110 15 1774 https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/054c16ed538e0b1094f7cf0452b6fbe5.pdf 30edc8a42c69c4056a2ca88fccae57b8 PDF Text Text The Beacon- November 3, 2015 . "'J • Debunking the Wizard named Oz: Wilkes faculty, student~ dispel TV doctor's m~ The Beacon/Jesse Chai nick Above: Dr. Tom Franko, assistant professor of pharmacy practice, lectures. Franko and two students recently presented research debunking myths sold by Dr. Oz, the well-known television doctor with a tendency to promote the use of "natural" alternatives to medications. r �.J The Beacon - November 3, 2015 2 News Have a breaking story or a press release to send? Contact the news editor: sarah.bedford@wilkes.edu ··'"' EditoFial ')S taff 20,s-1&, MANAGERIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief - James Jaskolka Managing Editor -Ashley Evert Adviser - Dr. Kalen Churct)er Social Media Director - Alyssa Mursch Seeking Advertising Director SECTION EDITORS News - Sarah Bedford LA&E - Nicole Zukowski, Justin Topa ·Opinion - Sara Pisak Sports - Rachel Leandri ASSISTANT EDITORS News - Gabby Glinski LA&£ - Austin Ely Opinion - Open Sports - Danny Van Brunt, Andre Spurell DESIGN EDITORS Nicole Kutos Interested in joinir.ig the Beacon? To learn more about the positions we offer and what you can do, contact james.jaskolkabutler@wilkes.edu 130 S. River St. First Floor, Conyngham Hall Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 Phone - (570) 408-5903 www.thewilkesbeacon.com -, She's the First Beacon Briefs Influenza Vaccine The Wilkes University Health & Wellness Department is offering the influenza vaccine Fluzone Quadrivalent at a cost of $20, payable by check made out to Wilkes University or cash. Vaccines will be given during regular office hours. There is a limited number of shots available, which are offered on a firstcome, first-serve basis. On Nov. 5, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the SUB, Women's and Gender Studies and Psi Chi will be seling tie-dye cupcakes in support of the non-profit organization, She's The First. One hundred percent of the proceeds will go toward funding a year's worth of education for a girl in a developing country. For more information, or if students would like to bake cupcakes, or make a donation, contact Dr. Thomas at jennifer. thomas@wilkes.edu, or Anna Podrasky at anna.podrasky@ wilkes.edu. SG Notes: Constitutional changes, IEEE, TRHC; Ski & Snowboard, Capital Projects, fund request .. table of contents By Jen Baron Staff Writer Weeks On Wednesday, Wilkes University's Student Government held · its weekly meeting. The representative from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) came in for the second week to present the updates made to their constitution. The main modifications involved changing the titles of officers, adding two new officer positions, and clarifying voting procedures. Student Government voted and the new constitution was passed. Olivia Hewison, President of the Ski and Snowboard Club, requested funds for a trip to Killington, Vermont. The trip will be from Jan. 10 to 15, which is a Sunday to a Friday during winter break. The trip is open to Wilkes students, alumni and other outside participants, The club is hoping to have students from the King's Ski and Snowboard Club join in on the trip. Students pay for lodging and tickets. The club requested $3,600.00 to cover the cost of transportation via Coach bus. The vote for the fund request will be made next week. Theresa Kloeker and Karissa Hensel, the President and Vice President of the Education Club, came in for week 1 of 2 to present their new constitution. Members will vote next week about approving the constitution changes. Melissa Zappala, a sophomore member of Student Government, requested $1,209.00 for 2Q0 shirts that will be given out at the football game on Saturday, Oct. 31. Student Government allocated the full amount for the shirts. Keri Diehl, President of the Inner Residence Hall Council (IRHC) presented for the second week about revisions made to the IRHC constitution. Some are to allow commuters to participate in the club, clarify the Resident Assistant (RA) fund request process and allow every RA to have a hall ambassador. The new constitution was approved and is now in effect. The Capital Projects Committee requested $10,000.00 that will go toward the new commuter lounge, which will be in the Hiscox Room on the second floor of the SUB. The full amount was allocated for the renovations and resources for the room. Dylan Fox was voted to be the Student Government Member of the Month for October. The Food Committee discussed what will be happening around campus. Gambini's will close Dec. 6 so that the renovations to make it a Starbucks can begin and be running when students return from break. It was also brought up that they are looking into having coffee in the library, more vegetarian options in the dining hall and increasing the weekend hours ii) the cafeteria. The reusable containers will go into effect soon. Students can purchase a container for $5 and it can be used to take out food from the cafeteria, rather than eating there. Students can bring the dirty containers back to the cafeteria and receive a clean one. The sophomore class is selling tuxedo shirts for $10 each. The council reviewed the Treasurer's report and the current budget is as follows: All College: $749.88, General Funds: $5,493.26, Conference: $2,662, Spirit: $2,000.00 for a Student Government total of $10,905.14. news ............. ;.. 2 life, a&e ........... 7 spread............ 12 opinion.......... 14 sports ............ 19 �The Beacon - November 3, 2015 News 3 Police Academy training exercises come to Wilkes The Beacon/ Gabby Glinski On Oct. 27, local Police Academy training exercises were held on top of the UCOM Parking Garage between 3:30 p.m. and 11 :00 p.m. The cadets were practicing traffic stop procedures, writing speeding tickets, the correct way to pull someone over and weapon procedures. The Police Instructors and cadets did not carry live . weapons and a vehicle PA system was used throughout training. · r �_J The Beacon - November 3, 2015 4 News -uN lecture held; World Food Programme, Syria By Sarah Bedford News Editor On Oct. 27, World Food Programme, or WFP, Senior Communications Officer Gerald Bourke, held a discussion with students, faculty and staff, as well as members of the community on the WFP's involvement in Syria. Bourke is currently a New York bas«;d spokesperson for WFP; previously he was a spokesperson for its operations in the DPRK and China: starting in 2001. He was a Senior Donor Relations Officer at its headquarters in Rome, a Senior Liaison Officer in the office of the Deputy Executive Director and then was a Senior External Relations Officer in New York for four years. Prior to joining the UN, Gerald was a foreign correspondent for more than 20 years, working mostly in Africa and Asia. The lecture began at 4 p.m. in the Miller Conference Room of the Henry Student Center. Bourke began the lecture with an overview oftheWFP. Voluntarily funded, WFP is the largest humanitarian organization in practice helping approximately 80 countries at present and feeding 80 million people per year. The organization typically aids counties affected by war and natural disaster, such as Iraq, Africa and Syria. Bourke explained that while strides are being made, the most recent decision of the United Nations will hopefully further support the group's mission. On Sept. 10, 2014 the UN decided that the Sustainable Development Goals would include eradication of hunger. The goal states, "End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture" as its overall basis. The timeline is set for 2030. "It's a huge undertaking;' Bourke explained. "(We] will need the commitments of governments ... enthusiasm, energy will • need to be sustained if we are to get there:• Bourke cited statistics claiming that if world hunger were to be eradicated, the annual investment needed would be $260 million per year, and the global Gross Domestic Product will increase 5 percent. Bourke explained that while WFP is doing everything they can to offer assistance in affected countries, money is always an issue. "We're always short which means there are those on our list who will go without our rations;• he said. While the organization focuses on immediate emergencies, Bourke explained that it is challenged with devoting resources The Beacon/Gabby Glinski in the long term. He said that responses to emergencies need to be localized in the communities and Gerald Bourke, senior communications officer for the World Food Progr~mme. long term resources need to be established. With the current Syrian crisis, Bourke In December 2014, WFP had to leave explained that at present 4 million people are heroic;' he said. Syria due to lack of funds. However, after a Bourke explained that it's not just the being fed within the country but there are 8-9 million individuals who have been displaced. impact of the crisis within Syria, but the campaign to bring back resources they were "You can negotiate with governments effect that the displaced refugees have on able to resume operations. The lecture concluded with a Q&A with inside of Damascus much of the day and neighboring countries. At present, 25 percent of Lebanon's members of the audience. at night... the non-government factions;• The next United Nations lecture will take population is Syrian refugees which has Bourke explained. place on Nov. 17. For more information, It is the constant negotiate and trust proved to be a burden on the host country. While parts of the international contact Dr. Andrew Miller at andrew. building within these affected lands that allows for WFP to enter these countries and community have reached out to support miller l@wilkes.edu. Syrian efforts, much has not. aid the people. "Some are ashamed of themselves for not "It's about building trust... and patience ... @wilkesbeacon being part of the political fix;' Bourke said. The people who do this are nothing short of sarah. bedford@wilkes.edu Wilkes alulllnus Bill Evanina to serve as guest lecturer By Alyssa Mursch Social Media Director • Wilkes Alumnus and National Counterintelligence Executive Bill Evanina will return to campus as a guest lecturer on Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. in the Ballroom of the SUB. Evanina's lecture, entitled "Economic Espionage: Don't Be A Victim;' will provide business owners and individuals with information on how to better protect themselves from this threat, discussing issues of cyber security and theft of personally identifiable information. According to Cornell University, economic espionage is the "theft or misappropriation of a trade secret with the intent or knowledge that the offense will benefit any foreign government, foreign instrumentality, or foreign agent:' Evanina currently serves as the head of the National Counterintelligence and Security Center for the U.S. government, one of the highest rankings possible. He is responsible for producing the National Threat Identification and Prioritization Assessment, producing and implementing the National Counterintelligence Strategy and conducting regular damage assessments. Prior to this role, Evanina was chief of the CIA's Counterespionage Group in the Counterintelligence Center, where he led personnel in an effort to identify and stop espionage related activities from foreign intelligence services. Additionally, Evanina served 18 years with the FBI, working extensively with the Joint Terrorist Task Force after 9/11. News media will have an opportunity to interview national counterintelligence executive William "Bill" Evanina in a Nov. 2 conference call at 1:30 p.m. To be part of the advance interview with Evanina, reporters should dial into the bridge line at 1-866-4693239 and enter the Attendee Access Code: 94553785. Please confirm attendance prior to the call with Vicki Mayk, director of public relations, at 570-408-4779. Evanina is a 1989 Wilkes graduate who majored in Public Administration. During his time there, he played for the baseball team and worked as a resident assistant in the former Pickering Hall. He graduated magna cum laude. "I think it will be really beneficial for students to learn about what he does;' said Alumni Communication and Events manager Jacki Lukas, who organized the event. "It's going to be eye opening for a lot of people because you don't think about what he does on a daily basis, but that's because he does 'cl good job at it. If he wasn't doing his job we wouldn't be protected, we wouldn't be safe:• This event is open to the public and admission is free. If any students are interested in attending a luncheon with Evanina on Nov. 12, contact Jacki Lukas at jacqueline.lukas@wilkes.edu. ~ , @wilkesbeacon a/yssa.mursc/;1@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - November 3, 2015 5 News Public Safety awards officers; campus protection By Dian McKinney Staff Writer Students attending Wilkes University know that Public Safety plays a huge role for every individual on campus. Whether walking to class or walking in the Square, day or night, Public Safety will always answer to any students' call. The officers have shown time and time again that they are dedicated to their job and willing to do anything to keep students feel safe and secure on campus, despite the complications involved in the city (environment) around Wilkes. However, there are a few Public Safety officers who have gone above and beyond the line of duty and have received awards for their feats. Two Public Safety officers recently have been recognized for their acts. On a Sunday morning in March, Corporal William Dubiak and PSO Michael O'Donnel assisted Police Officers Daniel Roper and Erica Oswald as they struggled with an intoxicated driver near Ross Street. Throughout the struggle with the 33-yearold driver, Roper was assaulted and received injuries to the face. After this attack, both of the police officers attempted to taze the man without success. At this point, O'Donnel and Dubiak arrived on the scene and radioed dispatch of their location and assisted with the arrest. Later, additional Wilkes-Barre . police arrived on the scene. Because O'Donnel and Dubiak illustrated such responsible, hardworking and dedicated characteristics, they were awarded with a Letter of Commendation for their efforts. Oswald, one of the officers originally involved with the incident, attended the awards ceremony, along with President Leahy and Vice President Loren Prescott. The Department of Public Safety also recognized Lieutenant Don Noble for his actions taken on Aug. 8. While patrolling his regular route on the corner of South Franklin and West Northampton Streets, Lieutenant Noble witnessed a car crash and did not hesitate to get involved and begin helping at the scene. In the crashed van, two young girls and a family were trapped inside. Noble approached the van and began forcing open the front passenger door and freeing the girls and the family. In addition, Noble conducted medical assessments and they were all found to be without injuries. Shortly after the girls and the family were freed, the van erupted into flames. The Wilkes-Barre fire department arrived at the scene and the fire was extinguished. "You don't make a plan, you rely on your training. I did what was the most important thing at the time, getting them out;' said Noble, who was awarded the Meritorious Award. PUBLIC SAFETY 408-4999 ON CAMPUS X4999 The Beacon/Archives Other individuals recognized at the awards ceremony included: Lt. Phil Miller, Sgt. Seth Pesta, PSO Holly Stull, SPSO Michele SabolJones, PSO Dale Chamberlain, PSO Jeff Maciejczyk, SPSO Eric Snyder, PSO Chris Yale, Communications Officer Jill Lewis, Ms. Lyndi Moran and Ms. Janis Sekera for three or more years of dedicated and distinguished service to the Department of Public Safety. In addition, Christopher Jagoe, Director of Public Safety, said that the Department of Public Safety is going to be teaming up with the Wilkes-Barre Area Police Department in order to create a more safe and aware team of safety and support around Wilkes University. ~ @wilkesbeacon - , dian.mckinney@wilkes.edu State budget impasse takes toll on Pa. students Wilkes students with some financial holds allowed to register for spring By Toni Pennello Staff Writer After a historical four months without a decision, the state budget impasse is taking its toll on Pennsylvanians. Since Governor Tom Wolf vetoed the entire budget bill, which was originally passed by the largely republican General Assembly, no decisions have been made. Meanwhile, students are waiting for their PHEAA grants as registration for classes begins. According to pa.gov, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania must approve the state budget by June 30 as the fiscal year begins on July 1. If no decision is made, the Commonwealth cannot make any payments until there is an agreement. This includes all expenditures other than "areas that affect the health, safety and protection of Pennsylvanians or as required under Federal Law, state court decisions or the Pennsylvania Constitution;' according to the website. State grants do not fit into these categories. According to an email sent by the Wilkes Financial Aid department, students who have tuition balances for the amount of their pending state grants will still be able to register for classes. Instead of a hold on the registration account, the only process affected will be graduation. Vice President for student affairs Paul Adams and Interim Director of financial aid Karen Taylor could not be reached for comments. Even though they are still able to register for classes, students who were depending on their state grants for a fall tuition refund are out ofluck as of right now, because Gov. Wolf and the Republican lawmakers continue to disagree. Although the feud seems hopeless, politicians like Senator John Yudichak of the Luzerne/Carbon District are working hard to bring the impasse to an end. Yudichak recognizes the importance of state grants to students, and is a former member of the PHEAA Board of Directors. He has continuously voted to increase state funding for PHEAA. "I will continue to work with my colleagues, both Democrat and Republican, to forge a sensible compromise on a comprehensive state budget that makes responsible and sustainable investments in programs like PHEAA that add great value to both students and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania," Yudichak said. . @wilkesbeacon toniann.pennello@wilkes.edu r �.J The Beacon - November 3, 2015 News 6 -Anatomy of Administrator: Getting to know Gretchen Yeninas ByToni Pennello Staff Writer Gretchen Yeninas is the associate dean of Student Affairs at Wilkes. Although she has worked at Wilkes for 17 years (starting as the assistant director of residence life, then the director of residence life and then the advising coordinator) she has been in her current position since early August. "It's exciting to be able to move along the different steps I've had at the college and into this position. It's definitely a change of pace, but it's been a good transition;' she said. Prior to her career at Wilkes, she was working at a SUNY school in Upstate New York. "It was such a big school - I didn't really care for the environment, and I wanted to be closer to home;' she said, adding that her family is from Sweet Valley. "I saw the job was open, I got the job, moved home and I've been happy ever since:' Yeninas' favorite part of her job is working with students. "Clearly you wouldn't work at a college if you didn't like working with students. For the last couple of months, I've been working with a lot of students that I hadn't really had the opportunity to meet;' she explained. "I've had some really interesting conversations with students - some heartfelt conversations with students. The students really seem to open up to me pretty easily, which I hope is Weird News By Gabby Glinski Asst. News Editor A« ABAMA A homeowner in Mobile Alabama found a dead shark in her yard after a bad case of flooding. Homeowner Whitney Constantine told WALA that her home floods when there is heavy rain, but that recent floods have been the worst she's experienced. Constantine's husband stated he will most likely bury the shark. SOUTH CAROLINA A man is facing c~arges after police say they found 7,000-10,000 guns stored on his property. Brent Nicholson, 51 has his loot stacked in his house, his parent's home, a nearby storage building and the liquor store he runs with his father. Authorities also found crossbows, ammunition, taxidermied animal heads and scores of chainsaws. a good thing. "I like being able to make these connections with students and get to know their stories:' Yeninas received an English degree from Elizabethtown College in 1995, a Master's of Human Resource Management in 1997 from the University of Scranton and completed a Master's of Creative writing at Wilkes in 2007. Her career choice was not influenced much by her degree . . "The reason I got into higher education is that I had been an RA on campus when I was in school. Sometimes what you do outside of the classroom really is important and can kind of lead into bigger things;' she said. "I got into my job more because of things I was involved with, not because of what my degree was:' Fitness is very important to Yeninas after a recent health scare. Yeninas spends her free time outdoors or playing MineCraft with her six-year-old son. She also enjoys reading every now and then, and tries to keep up with popular fiction. Although her career doesn't revolve around writing, she tries to continue doing it. "I haven't done a lot lately, I don't want to say I consider myself a writer, but it's one of those things I've been trying to get back into and I've done a little bit more of it lately;' she explained. ~ @wilkesbeacon - , toniann.pennello@wilkes.edu ALASKA An Alaskan woman shared a Facebook video of a moose · wandering calmly in the lobby area of a grocery store. A store employee can be heard saying "I can't let it come in'' while blocking the doorway with her body. "Can you imagine?" she says. PENNSYLVANIA A'.n elderly woman saved herself during an assault by yelling 'There's the police!'. The spooked robber dropped his gun and fled. The gun was later found to merely be a BB gun. Police are still searching for the robber. VERMONT A hotel in Burlington is offering a new 'roadkill' menu this November. The hotel will host Wild About Vermont, a fish and wild game supper with consisting of donations from hunters and fishermen. Goose, deer, bear, moose and muskrat will be served. Fish caught in Lake Champlain will also be on the menu. credit: pahomepage.com @wilkesbeacon gabrielle.glinski@wilkes.edu The Beacon/ Jesse Chalnick Gretchen Yeninas, associate dean of Student Affairs. Wilkes English Honors Program sponsors community book drive By Staff reports The Wilkes University chapter of Sigma Tau Delta, the national English honor society, is sponsoring a book drive across Luzerne county. Taking place until Nov. 20, all books received will be donated to Ruth's Place House of Hope, Inc. and St. Hedwig's Veterans Home. 'J\s English honor society students, we have the wonderful privilege to read, to study and to compose literary works. Our main goal of the drive is to offer someone who might not have the same opportunities the same experience;' Sara Pisak, president of the Wilkes University chapter, said. "Whether the book is new or slightly used, it is all about spreading education, giving someone a few minutes of escape from a stressful situation or instilling a love of reading in the community's youth:' Boxes for donations are established in the following places: Mountain Top: Kirby Library. Plymouth: Wyoming Valley West High School. Tamaqua: Marian Catholic. West Hazleton: Holy Name of Jesus Parish. Wilkes-Barre: City Hall; Wilkes University; Barnes & Noble on Public Square; Schiel's Family Market. For more information, contact Sara Pisak at (570)-401-7196 05 at sara.pisak@wilkes. edu. �The Beacon - November 3, 2015 Life, Arts & Entertainment 7 Life, Arts & Entertainment Have a story or want your event to be featured? Contact the Life, A&E Editors: Nicole.Zukowski@wilkes.edu or Justin.Topa@wilkes.edu Nursing students show compassion for locals in need By Justin Topa Life, Arts & Entertainment Editor A two-mile walk around Wilkes-Barre serves as symbolism for the struggle thousands of men and women throughout the Wyoming Valley face on a daily basis. Seventy-five nursing students rallied together for a walk honoring Ruth's Place, brandishing signs letting those in need know their simple message.: Wilkes University is here to help. The nursing students made a visible presence within the crowd of hundreds that participated in the walk-a-thon. The group also raised more than $850 for the organization. Wilkes University's Passan School of Nursing has been wor_lgng t oward helping those in need throughout the Wyoming Valley for some time, often under the direction of Dr. Maria Grandinetti, an assistant professor of nursing. This is the department's fourth year of participation in the annual walk-a-thon. "Nursing is the art and science of caring for others;' explained Grandinetti. "This outreach helps to demonstrate a lot of what nursing is really about and it does so by helping those right here in our community:' The walk, honoring Ruth's Place, is set up in a way in which the course mirrors a route those in need may take in reaching the number of poverty alleviation resources in downtown Wilkes-Barre and the surrounding Wyoming Valley. Ruth's Place opened its doors in 2008 and serves to provide shelter and case management services for women who are experiencing homelessness. They have provided emergency shelter and services for more than 2,000 homeless women since· their opening. In support of National Homeless and Hunger Awareness Week, the Passan School of Nursing is also currently collecting hoodies for the homeless. They will collect and distribute any outerwear in good condition for both males and females within our community. Any donations may be dropped off in N222 of Stark Learning Center before Nov. 14. Students are also expecting to participate in a walk during the spring semester dedicated to the American Heart Association within Nayaug Park in Scranton. "This is what nursing is about;' said Grandinetti. "When people are not able to fully care for themselves. either temporarily or permanently, a nurse steps in. It's not just about giving medication or following orders. It is about caring for others. That's the big thing:' @wilkesbeacon Justin.Topa@wilkes.edu Photo Courtesy of Maria Grandinetti Seventy-five nursing students rallied for a walk honoring Ruth's Place, brandishing signs letting those in need know their simple message: Wilkes University is here to help. The two-mile walk is just one of a few ways the Passan School of Nursing helps with poverty alleviation and helping those within the community in need. r �.J The Beacon - November 3, 2015 Life, Arts & Entertainment ~,._.-~ 8 l ·Get ready, get set, get connected with alumni By Amanda Bialek Staff Writer The Wilkes Office of Alumni Relations will host its annual Connecting the Dots Alumni and Student Networking Program from 6 to 8 p.m. on Nov. 4, in the Henry Student Center Ballroom. Students are invited to connect with alumni who are professionals in the work force. The event is free for all students, and there will be food, prizes and career advice. Students will have the opportunity to engage in casual conversations with alumni who share the same career passions, as well as receive advice from the participants. "We try to bring back alumni from different industries and majors, so that any student that comes would have someone to talk to;' said Mary E. Simmons, associate director of alumni relations. According to Simmons, the alumni participants are grouped by industry and then students, based on their major, can pick which group they would like to sit with. "A highlight is that it gets students used to talking with alumni and people who are older than them and have a lot more experience then they do;' said Jacki Lukas, alumni communications and events manager. This year will have the greatest number of alumni in attendance. There will be 37 alumni, and between 80 and 100 students are expected to participate. "We are looking forwar4 to a · refreshing change with the amount of alumni and our structure;' Lukas said. Human resource professionals will conduct mock interviews and offer critique to students. This prepares students with enriched communication skills for their future interviews. "I think it's a great opportunity for students just to see what kind of jobs are out there;' Lukas said. "I think sometimes students are very focused in what they want to do without realizing that there's so much more:' It is recommended that students pre-register online at community.wilkes.edu/ctdlS. Students who pre-register are entered to win a $50 gift card to Barnes and Noble. They must be present at the event to win. Walk-ins are also welcome.. For more information, contact the Alumni Office at 570-4087787 or alumni@wilkes.edu. C s C ti h h a s J: r n @wilkesbeacon amanda.bia/ek@wilkes.edu BACCHUS shares important message about personal_health s C a f C s l ( The Beacon/ Rebecca Voorhees On Oct. 29, BACCHUS held their"Wrap Your Halloweenie" event in the SUB lounge. Pictured from left to right: Jessica Drebot, Brianna Baumunk, Troy Carey. The Beacon/ Rebecca Voorhees BACCHUS handed out condoms in the apperance of lollipops as a friendly way of reminding the campus to be smart about their health and protect themselves. �The Beacon - November 3, 2015 9 WCLH radio connects With Spanish speakers through ''Receso Comuntario'' By Jackie Kurovsky Staff Writer Racial diversity in the area has been ,rapidly increasing, with the Hispanic population _ seeing an especially gr~at increase. According to a Citizen's Voice new report, the Hispanic population in Luzerne County grew by as much as 479 percent in 2011. With this rise of cultural diversity comes a need to pay attention to the issues and topics affecting these growing communities. One effort to do this is being made by Wilkes University's radio station, 90.7 WCLH. The station has recently introduced a program catered toward the Hispanic community. Its array of content is delivered entirely in the Spanish language. Toe program, titled "Receso Comunitario," (which translates to "Community Coffee Break") covers a wide range of topics that affect The Hispanic population. The show's content covers everything from food to finances to arts and entertainment. • "Our goal is reach people that are living here in Northeast Pa., but are part of the Spanish speaking communities as well," said Kristen Rock, general manager for WCLH. Benjamin Franklin Arias, Ph.D, is the host of the program. A professor who specializes in teaching English as a second language, Arias currently represents the Hazleton Area school district as a parent and community liaison. The Hazleton community has seen one of the most rapid growths of Hispanic population in our area. Before moving to this area, Arias taught both English and Spanish to schools in New York and New Jersey. He has also served as the head of the English department at a Dominican Republic University. Arias said he was inspired to host the show to bring to the forefront the topics that Spanish speakers should know about. "I am sure that this program benefits the community in a great way," Arias said. "The community is informed about different topics through the interviews we have in each show." Arias said the show is always open to listeners' feedback, suggestions and questions. He says the reaction to the show has been very positive overall. "Many people have been telling me about the show and some of them would like to be interviewed to share about their area of expertise," he noted. The show has quickly become popular within our community. Arias said his audience is always waiting eagerly for the next installment. "Receso Comunitario" airs every Sunday from 11 a.m. to noon on 90. 7 FM, and live on WCLH.org. For more information, contact Benjamin Franklin Arias at BenFrankl 305@Gmail.com. ANS OFWIL UNIVERS.ITY ~ @wilkesbeacon - , jac.kie.kurovsky@wilkes.edu Courtesy of Kristen Rock Arias, on-air. r �...J The Beacon - November 3, 2015 Life, Arts & Entertainment 10 Battle for the best wings in Wilkes-Barre By Michelle Lehman Staff Writer The Wilkes University Programming Board is bringing the Wing Wars back to campus. Wing Wars used to be an Off Campus Council event, but after the OCC disbanded last year, the Programming Board took over the war. Wing Wars will be held at 8 p.m. on Nov. 5 in the ballroom of the Henry Student Center. This event is free and open to all students. Six local wing vendors will contribute to the event, but vendors names had not been officially released as of Friday. The WUPB will order 300 wings from each restaurant. There will be a grand total of 1,800 wings at the event. Each student attending will be able to have one wing from each vendor. The students will then be able to vote on the wing they like the best, after tasting all of the options. · The establishment that wins Wing Wars will be used by the WUPB at two more events throughout the year. Valarie Woods, the president of WUPB, said that the OCC had always done pizza wars in the past. After the OCC disbanded last year, she volunteered the WUPB to take over. She thinks that Wing Wars is too popular of an event to riot bring back to campus . . "Wing Wars is a great way to support local businesses, and who doesn't love wings?" Woods said. Previously, local restaurants like Rodano's, Januzzi's, Chicken Coop, Whiskey Business and Anthracite Cafe have supplied wings to the event. Kelly Hughes, a manager at Rodano's confirmed that Rodano's will be participating in Wing Wars. Hughes said that Rodano's has never won in the past but this year everyone should vote for Rodano's wings. "Rodano's hot and mild blue cheese wings are their best specialty flavor in my opinion;' she said. ~ @wilkesbeacon ~ michel/e./ehman@wilkes.edu New Contest: Find the 4 differences Follow us for a chance to win prize @wilkesbeac·on Tweet us the 4 differences first for a chance to win a Dunkin' Donuts gift card! . SI jt tc �The Beacon - November 3, 2015 Life, Arts & Entertainment OPINION: Part II of Top GOP Contenders (6-12) By Emily DeAngelis Design Editor Rand Paul- After traveling with his father, Ron Paul's, 2008 campaign, Rand emerged a polished and poised politician. The ophthalmologist had several wondering if he would seek nomination, but the selfproclaimed constitutional conservative has been doing well since his announcement on April 17, 2015. Paul is currently on five Senate committees and is viewed as a leader in the conservative bloc in congress. Lindsey Graham- Graham has served as senator of South Carolina since 2003, and has remained a staunch advocate for our troops ever since entering politics." In his 2008 run for congress, he received the highest number of votes in South Carolina history, tallying over one million. His strengths lie in his foreign policy and dedication to our military. Before entering the political world, Graham served in the US Air Force and other guard related services. Mike Huckabee- Talk show host and Governor, Huckabee, was questionable as names began entering the ring for the run for president. Huckabee is a favorite in the religious sector; he doubles as a politician and pastor. However, some conservatives still remain uneasy about some of his beliefs. The New York Times reported that Huckabee's belief in redemption lead him to pardon over one-thousand criminalssome of these convicts went on to reoffend the law. Bobby Jindal- 55th governor of Louisiana, Bobby Jindal, is a Rhodes Scholar and healthcare expert. The Washington Post reports that Jindal, a recently converted •hristian, is using his transformation as the basis for his GOP run. Jindal is currently working with Brad Sherman of Solid Rock Christian Church in Iowa, whom also worked on Huckabee's winning campaign in Iowa. While many are divided on his reasoning for the switch, moral or immoral, it is leading much of his political conversation to resolve around his religion rather than the issues. John Kasich- Born in McKee's Rocks, near Pittsburgh, Kasich is the 69th governor of Ohio. Throughout his career, he has remained a strong conservative and has continually put his views into action. He is anti-abortion, and has found ways to raise revenue in Ohio without raising taxes. However, he did blur the lines of his conservatism by providing funds to make medicare available in Ohio, and although he does not favor the Affordable Care Act, his actions worked to help promote some of its values. Marco Rubio- Born in Florida to Cuban parents who were naturalized citizens, Rubio is the most consistent conservative candidate. While most conservatives dabble in supporting some liberal ideas, Rubio remains entirely firm on his ideals. According to the Politics and Elections Portal, Rubio believes in raising the minimum age for social security, and that no taxes should be raised during a recession. Currently, he has strong supporters in th~ Cuban population, conservatives and Tea Party alike. Rick Santorum- Attorney Rick Santorum has been arguably the most voiced · candidate in the race so far. He has not hesitated to criticize Obama's , policies as "corrupt," and to challenge Trump whenever the opportunity arises. On the Issues states that Santorum voted yes to banning same sex marriage, and voted in two controversial polls, answering yes and no to abortions in the case of rape and incest. Many of his other votes remained in line with conservative views. Donald Trump-Running behind the phrase, "Make .America Great Again," Trump is a representative of American success. He has hit bankruptcy four times and remains on top; however, in terms of the issues, he began his campaign somewhat scattered. Now, however, we know that he opposes immigration laws, supports individual rights to own a gun and disagrees when it comes to expanding ObamaCare. According to InsideGov.com, for education, Trump agrees that there should be vouchers for school choice, an old concept that is slowly coming back to light. @wilkesbeacon - ' Emily.DeAngelis@wilkes.edu 11 L . Beauty of autumn on campus The Beacon/ Gabby Glinski Burnt sienna maple leaves barely l}ang on to the tallest tree on the Greenway as fall hits its peak in Wilkes-Barre Off Campus Premium Student Housing ...r- . r �_J The Beacon - November·3, 2015 . �13 . The Beacon - November 3, 2015 "He can promote medications that aren't effective, and in the same breath, promote not using medication that has been proven to be effective;' Franko said. Franko offered solutions that consumers can take to combat "the Dr. Oz effect:" Check with a professional. "Consumers should always check with their healthcare team. This can be your family physician or local pharmacist. Going online and searching Web MD or other various sources provides a non-reliable, and at times biased, source of information:' Ask questions. "They should always ask, 'what does the data show?' Several of the studies that Dr. Oz uses are very weak and have almost zero external validity:' Diet and exercise. "Of course, always verify your plans with you physician first. When done appropriately, this approach is safe and effective:' The Pennsylvania Pharmacist Association's annual meeting is made up of pharmacists who work in several different sectors - independent, chain, education and hospital systems - so it was important for Franko to educate those in attendance about how ineffective, or even dangerous, these alternatives can be. He stresses the importance of being informed to give customers a better idea of what they may be buying. "I tell every student that comes through here, we should not be standing behind people, pushing; we should be standing next to people, coaching:' Franko said. "We should urge them to be healthy and offer them the evidence that's there so that they can make an informed decision. It's ultimately the patient's responsibility to be healthy, but it's our job to encourage them to make smart choices:' �.J Have an opinion or want to write a guest column? Contact the opinion editor: sara.pisak@wilkes.edu Did Hillary really win the Dem. Debate? Americans question media bias present in coverage of 2016 Presidential race By Ashley Evert Managing Editor There are numerous ways to gather information about the political candidates running for President in 2016, but media consumers may not be aware of the media bias that skews the information they're receiving. Whether Americans watched the Democratic Debate live on TV, caught it online later or skimmed tweets on Twitter to get the basic gist, that information was directly or indirectly subject to media bias. Thankfully, many Americans are already mindful of media bias. According to a national Rasmussen survey, sixty-one percent of "likely voters" in the United States say they do not trust the political news they are getting. When it comes to the 2016 presidential campaign, only 23 percent believe most reporters will try to offer unbiased coverage, 59 percent think that coverage will be slanted instead, with 36 percent who say most reporters will try to help Hillary Clinton during the campaign. It's no wonder that people surveyed believe that coverage will be slanted in Clinton's favor. The recent Democratic Debate was hosted by CNN, which is owned by Time Warner - one of Clinton's biggest financial backers. According to data from the Center for Responsive Politics, Clinton's top 10 cumulative donors between 1999 and 2016 were, in descending order, Citigroup ($782,327), Goldman Sachs ($711,490), DLA Piper ($628,030), JPMorgan Chase ($620,919), EMILY's List ($605,174) Morgan Stanley ($543,065), Time Warner ($411,296), Skadden Arps ($406,640), Lehman Brothers ($362,853) and Cablevision Systems ($336,288). The data for Sanders goes back to 1989. His top 10 are, in descending order, Schweizer. The content of Schweizer's book explains "how and why foreign governments and • businesses helped make Bill and Hillary rich:' Politico senior media writer Jack Shafer said, "The donation corrodes much of the voters who trust journalistic credibility Stephanopoulos has polit ical news labored so carefully to build since joining ABC News as a correspondent and analyst in December 1996:' voters who do not Stephanopoulos' collegues are not t rust political news alone in critticizing his actions -- Twitter was flooded with critiques of his lack of disclosure. Some are calling for his resignation. Parents always preach not to believe everything one reads, but that piece of advice is pertinent to the 2016 Presidential election. In this nation's history, four Presidential Graphic by Ashley Evert elections have been decided by the Electoral suggested Sanders won the debate: 75% College where the popular vote candidate of Facebook voters cast their votes for did not win. Sanders, with Clinton at only 18%. The Many Americans already believe that poll has since been removed by the website their votes don't count. If we are to .remain a and did not appear on CNN. true democracy, the media cannot continue According to fortune.com, three · to sway voters and influence what little additional polls also show that Sanders was: power we perceive we have. perceived as the debate winner with over If we are to remain a true democracy, we half the vote. Time had him winning with must hold our journalists and broadcasters 57 percent, NJ.com with 71.71 percent, and to the highest standards of integrity. Fox2Now with 80.72 percent, almost six times Clinton's 14.09 percent. · ' The good news is that Americans are What do you think? speaking out about media bias. Media giant ABC News recently let host Did Hillary win the debate? George Stephanopoulos off the hook for Should Stephanopoulos resign? not disclosing important information that put his journalistic integrity at risk. Stephanopoulos previously worked as Tell us on Twitter @wilkesbeacon top adviser and campaign manager to President Bill Clinton. It recently came to light that he hid his $75,000 worth of ~ @wilkesbeacon donations to the Clinton Foundation in an • ashley.evert@wilkes.edu interview with Clinton Cash author Peter □ ■ Machinists/ Aerospace Workers union ($105,000), Teamsters union ($93,700), National Education Association ($84,350), United Auto Workers ($79,650), United Food & Commercial Workers union ($72,500), Communications Workers of America ($68,000), Laborers Union ($64,000), Carpenters & Joiners Union ($62,000), National Assocjation of Letter Carriers ($61,000), and the American Association for Justice ($60,500). Data for the 2016 cycle is not available yet; these numbers are reflective of the donations both candidates have received up until 2016. Since Clinton is backed by banks and media, while Sanders is backed by labor unions and doesn't have a single super PAC backing him, most headlines after the debate read that Clinton won the debate in a landslide. Since the debate was co-hosted by Facebook, CNN showcased a Facebook poll in its post-debate coverage that �lhe Be~cgn_- 1-{overr.ib~r 3, 2015 . ,'s ,e Opinion 15 Colonels Talk Back Reactions to account holds due to delayed PHEAA funds :r .e y Interviews by Luke Modrovsky Photos by Jesse Chalnick Keri Diehl Senior Pharmacy-P2 "I feel bad for the students who have their money on hold because there is a lot of financial burden on students, especially at a private university. It's unfortunate that students cannot have the money that is entitled to them on time:' PA State Lawmakers failed to meet a June 30th budget deadline and have yet to pass a State Budget plan for the 2015-16 fiscal year. With that, education funding around the state has been delayed until a budget plan can be reached. With the state entering its fifth month without a budget, students are beginning to wonder how they will : be able to afford tuition for this year and beyond knowing they may have to fork over a few extra thousand dollars if funding amounts change. • The Beacon asked members of the Wilkes Community for a reaction to the news. Patrick Gilhooley Sophomore Mechanical Engineering "This has made me really disappointed with the system in general because you have college tuition, which is already crazy expensive and now you have an instance where the governemt is impeding with the campus to even have that money. These politicians are acting very irresponsibly:' Lily Nguyen Erica Martzen Freshman Political Science & International Studies "I think it's a little overwhelming when you are trying to worry about your grades and making sure you are getting through your first year of school. We now have to worry about money that was almost guranteed to us, but is really up in the air:' Patrick Gelso Sophomore Mechanical Engineering "It's really a shame because you have a great institution here where a lot of people would love to be at. So people who might already struggle because of financial reasons...this is just puting an extra damper on their ability to pay for school:' Freshman , Pre-Pharmacy "I wasn't really surprised because the dispute over PHEAA is representing whats happening on a national level. Democrats and Republicans are in conflict and constantly trying to .beat each other. Although I wasn't surprised, I'm still upset by it because it is currently affecting me at the college level:' Jacee Yorks Freshman Engineering Mangement "The whole situation makes me feel distraught because we can't see how much we owe. It's very concerning because we can't schedule our classes with a hold on our account. I don't understand why politicians can't get together and approve if' r �.J The Beacon - November 3, 2015 Opinion 16 Clinton and Sanders misspoke on the realities of marijuana By Anthony Fanucci Guest Writer Marijuana legalization currently holds as a hot topic in both the healthcare field and the political world. Being a pharmacy major with a great interest in politics, I pay great attention to this topic and the changes that are occurring. I will reserve my medical reasoning for being opposed to the legalization for another time and will instead focus on the political side. In the recent Democratic presidential debate, the legalization of marijuana was discussed in detail. Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders leaned toward the legalization of marijuana and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton did not object. Both Sanders and Clinton spoke about the devastating imprisonment rates -that are occurring for these non-violent offenders who are arrested for using the drug. However, both candidates were speaking about facts that are entirely false and they led voters to believe their absurd and inaccurate story. Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton led the American taxpayers to believe that money is being used to feed, shelter and care for a massive number of citizens who are behind bars for marijuana use. However, according to four scholars from Oxford University the · facts couldn't be further from the truth. According to their 2012 compilation of prison records in America, "Marijuana Legalization: What Everyone Needs to Know," they noted that around 700,000 people are arrested each year for possession of marijuana. Both Sanders and Clinton failed to keep reading after this point apparently. The scholars continued on expressing the fact that nearly none of those people that got arrested, actually end up in prison. At the time of their publication, less than 400 people were serving in state or federal prisons for such charges. Senator Sanders claimed that millions of people were currently imprisoned for these charges and Hillary Clinton did not object to the fact. The former Secretary of State remained neutral about the legalization of marijuana but supported Senator Sanders' opinions on the prison system. The moment that Bernie Sanders offered his likelihood to support the legalization of marijuana, the debate crowd erupted with applause. It does not surprise me that Sanders favored the legalization of marijuana being he even admitted to smoking it once or twice in an interview with Katie Courie. Senator Sanders claimed that the drug didn't quite work for him but he fails to realize how many people it does have a negative effect on. Yet, he thinks that false statements about the incarceration records in the U.S. completely justify the legalization of the drug. However, what really makes me wonder is why the crowd was in such support of his views to legalize the harmful drug. It is impossible to know the exact reason, but I doubt that tax revenue for their local cities was the main reason for their support. The truth is voters have fallen into the trap of believing false facts from politicians that are seeking the highest seat in the country. I can only hope that voters do not take "facts" for granted, especially when it comes to an illegal drug. @wilkesbeacon anthony.fanucci@wilkes.edu If you listen to Barbie: "Anything is possible:, By Allison Rossi Staff Writer Over the years Barbie has been idolized by females at all ages. For younger girls she is the perfect toy that they can relate to and do her hair and dress them in all different outfits. Older girls, on the other hand, are getting compared to her model body type every day. Barbie has long since set an unrealistic expectation for women's bodies, the need to have perfect hair, skin and attention from men. According to www.barbiemedia.com, "Barbie's debut as the 'teenage fashion model' mirrored the sophisticated glamour of 1950s stars like Marilyn Monroe, Rita Hayworth and Elizabeth Taylor, donning high arched brows, pursed red lips, a sassy pony tail with curly bangs and a coy, sideways glance. Even her figure was high fashion and model like, with pale, ivory skin, long slim legs and a narrow waist and hips." Barbie was a figure that many wished to be. Barbie had many careers in her lifetime, ranging from a volunteer to president, but Barbie's career choices were not what many people focused on. That is, until the new Mattel commercial premiered. The Beacon/ Sara Pisak The commercial is titled "Anything is Possible." The commercial starts out by stating, "What happens when girls are free to imagine? They can be anything!" The commercial goes on to show young girls ranging from approximately 5 to 10 years old taking on roles in high statues such as a professor at a university, a veterinarian, a soccer coach and a business woman. The commercial is very comical and positive. The commercial continues to state, "When a girl plays with a Barbie she imagines everything she can become." The closing statement of the commercial is, "You can be anything." Sophomore Theresa Couchara had an opinion about the new commercial "Anything is Possible." Couchara explained: "I liked the commercial a lot. I thought it was cute and powerful. Instead of showing little girls that they need to be perfect, this showed them that they can be anything they want to be." Wilkes University . student Serina Steinbrenner also expressed her opinion on the commercial. "I think it is important for a big brand like Barbie to focus more on girls growing up with big dreams rather than their physical appearance." Mattel does a great job emphasizing the importance of enhancing self-esteem and installing the idea to dream big in young children at an early age. The video sends powerful messages to people to inspire to be something important and that an individual can amount to anything if they set their minds to it. This pushes the idolization off of materialistic items and physical features such as Barbie's car, big dream house and her perfectly slim figure. The video represents what is truly valuable in life, to have a career of your liking and to not base your self-worth on your physical features and temporary items. ~ @wilkesbeacon !II' allison.rossi@wilkes.'edu • �8 id. tre .nt tat tat at 5. .re to tSt n. .ct 8- I The Beacon - November 3, 2015 Opinion 17 Agatha ChristiesSeaetf-.btebook An icons secrets revealed By Sara Pisak Assistant Opinion Editor work as a pharmacy technician, she used her experience to mix poisons and vary their ways of administration, thus never reusing or recreating a plot. In addition to background on Christie 's historical contribution to literature, Agatha Christies Secret Notebook also boasts two unpublished Hercule Poirot stories: "The Capture of Cerberus" (which was banned due to its illusions and mockery of Hitler) and "The Incident of the Dog's Ball." As Christie death in 1976 at the age of85 marked the end of her publishing career, there is no better gift to readers than the never before seen works froin a legend. I stumbled upon John Curran's text while buying another Agatha Christie mystery. Although I have made my way through a great deal of Christie's work, there are some of her mysteries which I have not yet read. I recommend that before reading Agatha Christie's Secret Notebook, a reader should at least be familiar with her most popular texts. This book is not for the causal lover of Christie's mysteries or the mystery genre as a whole since knowledge of particular Christie plots and characters are a must when viewing Christie's notes and Curran's commentary. Without direct knowledge of at least some of Christie's works, a reader maybe blindsided to the inner workings of the specifically highlighted text. If I had to pick a downfall of this text it would be the omission of notes on major Christie works such as The Murder of Roger Ackroyd and Murder on the Orient Express. This is not Curran's fault as Christie often misplaced or discarded notebooks. Although not a deal breaker when buying this text, if these classics where included, the status of Agatha Christies Secret Notebook would be elevated. The lack of these texts is a small price to pay. A reader is granted unprecedented access to the notes of a literary legend. As a writer, much can be learned by studying the writing progress of fellow authors. John Curran grants writers and fans the gift to learn and to grow as an author from studying the mind of a woman who defined a genre. This unmatched access is what creates a memorable experience for a reader as they view Christie's creative process from the story's conception to the text's publishing. Agatha Christie s Secret Notebook: Fifty Years of Mysteries in the Making is a wonderful gift for any lover of Christie's work. John Curran, who has splendidly edited Agatha Christie s Secret Notebook, is serving as literary advisor to Agatha Christie's estate. Curran has the monumental task of scouring and editing a total of 73 of Christie's notebooks. Once Curran selected the material to include within this collection, he successfully transformed what could have been shattered notes into a readable assemblage of little known facts behind some of the greatest novels. Compiling Christie's notes by . story, proves no easy task as -Curran informs the reader that Christie often never finished a notebook and often had several notebooks started at the same time. This means Christie can begin an idea for a plot and character in a specific notebook and not fully develop the idea until three or four years later in a completely different set of notebooks. In order to create a readable text, without shattered notes, Agatha Christies Secret Notebook often employs the fomiat of using Christie's actual notebook with Curran translating her hard to read handwriting. Curran then explains her thought process or cultural, personal and historical elements that have influenced her work. This is where the text shines as a reader can view Christie's notes as she maps out character traits and seating plans for some her greatest capers. Agatha Christies Secret Notebook lacks any red herring (for which her novels are famous for) but instead detangles the thought process of one the greatest literary minds. The reader is treated to several facts of Christie's life as they learn how she crafted each of her mysteries. Personally, I enjoyed the detailed description of how Christie influenced what would later be called "The Golden Age of Detective Fiction" which covers the years 1920-1945. Christie's influence was felt as she wrote the first serial killer murders in her ABC Murder collection. Christie's influence on The Golden Age expanded as she often . used real-life, pulled from the headlines plot points. As an author during The Golden Age, Christie employed death by poison more than any other author. Christie having knowledge .._. @wilkesbeacon of poisons and medication from her early - , sara.pisak@wilkes.edu Co urtesy of Sara Pisak Sara's Score: i �.J The Beacon - November 3, 2015 18 Opinion New spor-ts management major making waves By Luke Mod rovsky Staff Writer As the old saying goes, "If you enjoy what you do, you'll never work a day in your life." That's exactly how some students are feeling about sports management. The recently added sports management major has already begun to make waves. According to the latest modification report sent to the curriculum committee, emollment for the major is projected to be around 60 students by the year 2017-18. In a report dated March 20 15, the university has already officially changed the name of the major from Sports & Event Management to just Sports Management. The demand is there, as shown by the recent luncheon hosted by the Wilkes Alumni Department. The panel included Jason Griggs '90, president and CEO of Maxout Strength Systems; Drew Amoroso '06, fitness lawyer and senior associate at Reed Smith LLP; and Dave Iannuzzi '00, sales professional with Corr Jensen and GNC, who all spoke about their current careers. The event attracted numerous interested students and faculty from within the department. The opportunity is there as well. Whether it be working a women's volleyball game with the University's Athletic Department as a work-study, or contributing to the planning of events sponsored by the Wilkes University Programming Board (WUPB), sports management students have plenty of chances to gain experience. Valerie Woods, WUPB President, notes that the WUPB is a great place for Sports Management students to hone their skills. WUPB is known for planning weekly events, most of which are held on Thursday nights. "We plan two very large concerts, book comedians and host weekly events that give you this real life experience speaking with agencies, making phone calls and planning the logistics of an event," Woods said. She also reminds those interested to stop by during a WUPB meeting. They are held at 11 :30 a.m. every Thursday in the Miller Room. Freshman Seth Frankenfield, who has just recently declared his major to the sports management field, has aspirations of either working within professional sports or overseeing a school's athletic department, even possibly returning to his local high school to become the athletic director. "I'm excited to work in the sports management field with what I am going to do. I'm glad the university has something Would Trump's election mean embarassm ent for U.S.? By Michelle Lehman Contributing Writer Donald Trump is one of the leading - candidates for tlie Republican Party 2016 presidential nomination. Depending on the poll, he might be the leading candidate. Yet the billionaire, businessman, television personality is not without controversy. "I would be seriously depressed and fear for the future of the U.S., not just because Trump is pre_sident, but because the American electorate was gullible enough to vote for him," said Dr. Thomas Baldino, a professor in the political science department on campus. Baldino said he thinks Trump is unfit and unqualified to be president. "He lacks the experience, he lacks the good character required of the office, and he is too temperamental and impetuous," Baldino said. Neha Kansai, a freshman, said she would move out of the country if Trump became president. She is not currently registered to vote but if Trump was elected, she said she would definitely vote in the next election to change that. There are other students on campus that also say they know little - if anything - about politics but still would choose any other candidate over Donald Trump. "I would feel horrified if Trump .was elected president," said Taylor Balasavage, a sophomore. "He's unprofessional, racist, and uneducated," Balsavage continued. Freshmen Brady Wing and Andrew Chang agreed that they would feel unsafe in the U.S. if Trump was elected president. Marissa Turner, a sp~cial education major, said that she would be disappointed ifTrump became president and she felt that he would have no idea how to deal with foreign policy. "He would do nothing to help the middle class people," Turner said. A few students agreed that they would be embarrassed if Trump was the president. During the recent republican debate, Trump said that his main goal would be to bring the U.S. out of the $19 trillion debt the country has accumulated. "I feel like he's in the race to change the way people are used to campaigning, but he isn't a serious candidate," said Rachel Velehoski, a freshman at Wilkes. @wilkesbeacon michelle.lehman@wilkes.edu that I can really be interested in working in." Elmer Strollis, a freshman within the major, feels that major will be a rewarding experience and believes he made an easy choice. Strollis reflected back on his high school playing days where he contributed to the GAR Memorial boy's soccer team. "By my junior and senior year, I saw that there were jobs working in sports and I got extremely excited. Working within sports would allow me to stay connected with something I love." With the opportunity, demand, and excitement about sports management, the maj or will certainly exceed expectations in the coming years. "JI' @wilkesbeacon luke.modrovsky@wilkes.edu Puzzled on how to reach students? .f r o u h BEACON WILKES UNIVERSITY'S AWARD-WINNING CAMPUS s NEWSPAPER e For more information, contact Ashley Evert, managing editor Ashley.Evert@Wilkes.edu �Sports 19 Senior Day sparks em-otion for students at last home game By Danny Van Brunt Sports Editor The seniors played their final home game on Halloween against the Stevenson Mustangs. The game also marked Senior Day. The stands were filled with family and firends for the event, and T-shirts were given to those who came in costume. The shirts were themed both Wilkes football and Halloween. The Colonels lost 31-14; they now head into their last two away games versus Misericordia and King's. The seniors spent some to reflect on their football careers. Kyle Belle has played football for eight years, and these past four have been .especially memorable. "I had the opportunity to meet some great people and another chance in continuing my football career," Belle said. Belle is a defensive back for the team. He knows he will be sad when training camp starts next year and he will not be there. His most memorable experience is when · he played Stevenson two years ago. He recover@d an onside kick at the end of the game, which led the team to come back and win. Michael Paskas is another defensive back. He believes football is not something he takes for granted. He also claims that he was blessed with the opportunity that most individuals dream of. "I met some of my best friends these past four years. I have created relationships with my teammates and coaches that will last a lifetime," Paskas said. "Football had a J:!lajor impact on my career at Wilkes University. It developed me into a mature young man and taught me adversity is something that can be overcome with effort and determination." Robert Moyer, a defensive lineman, said one of the most difficut things he has experienced was not making the team his freshman year. Instead, he was the team manager. Once he tried out the following year, he earned his spot and has become a better person because of it. "Football is as important to me as to breathe·air. I have put my heart and soul into the sport_that I love," Moyer said. He will be sad when it is all over, however he is eager to take the lessons and skills he has learned in school, then apply them to his job. Linebacker Anthony Trotta has played at Wilkes for the past two years, and has made friends and memories that will last forever. "It's been an honor going out every Saturday to play the game I love with some of my best friends. It is also an honor to be able to represent Wilkes University, my The Beacon/Gabby Glinski Wide receiver Aaron Coyne catches the ball on the sideline against Stevenson this past Saturday. · Seniors of Wilkes football were honored at The Beacon/Gabby Glinski last home game leaving their mark on both the field and Wilkes Ath letics. family and hometown of Old Forge," Trotta said. Tyheed Jackson is a defensive back, and claims that there is nothing that can explain how important football is to him. He dreamed about playing in college ever since he started playing at the Pee Wee level. "My most memorable moment was when I started for the first time against Lycoming last year on Homecoming," Jackson said. Jackson believes that being a part of the football team shows that you have the desire, dedication and determination to be the best you can be. "One thing I am going to miss the most is strapping up those pads, blocking everything out, and playing the game with my brothers! When it is finally over, I can say I did it!" Jackson said. Head Coach Trey Brown is going to miss the seniors. Brown has coached for a while, and knows that after you spend so much time with your players, it is hard to let them go. There are some great seniors that will be leaving this year, but there are a lot of players on the team that will step it up in the following years. He knows some players are new to positions and they have plenty of room for improvement. He has only been in the program for the past two years and has seen his players transform since last year. They speak the same language, and there is visible growth. "The best experience I had with these seniors was in our win over Delaware Valley. The seniors have never beaten them, and it was the first night game. In the fashion in which we did it was remarkable. We had to drive down the field on offense to score, and stopped the team from scoring on defense for four plays near the end-zone. There was so much satisfaction for this program, and in the eyes of the players was just utter joy," Brown said. It's an honor for Brown to teach his players how to grow as individuals during their time in college. He knows that he . is evaluated by wins and losses, but he genuinely feels good when the coaching staff has taught their players how to be better people overall through overcoming adversities. He enjoyed seeing his players evolve into his second year, and ·is melancholy that his players will be leaving. The game against Stevenson was the Colonels last home game of the season. The Colonels are playing away for their last two games, but will be at relatively local places. On Nov. 7, the Colonels will be going to Misericordia in Dallas, and on Nov. 14, the Colonels will be going to King's in Wilkes Barre. @wilkesbeacon danny. vanbrunt@wilkes.edu r �,J The Beacon - November 3, 2015 Sports Wilkes University's·men's basketball: Survive and advance By Mark Makowski Sports Writer With two weeks until the seru.on starts, the Colonels Men's Basketball team looks to go a step further than it did last season. The Colonels were denied a trip to the conference tournament last year after a loss to Kings College in the last game of the season. Head Coach Izzi Metz is entering his second season in charge of the program after a 12-13 record last year. He looks at a team that can do some great things this year. "Every day in practice we are always telling the team to get better," he said. "While trying to get better you always want to have the right schemes that will make plays develop and make the team successful." This year's team returns a core of players that are looking to make a deep postseason run. Senior guard Alec Wizar is ready·to see what they can accomplish. "The team's ceiling is incredibly high, we have a lot of talented players returning mixed with a very deep freshman class," he said. "Everyone is excited about the possibilities, and willing to work to achieve them." Metz is also impressed with sophomore forward Zachery Brunner who burst on to the scene in his Freshman season averaging 11 points per game, and just more than five rebounds per game. Brunner is ready to take the next step this season and become a leader. "This year I see myself improving my game all around and doing whatever it may be to help the team," Brunner said. "I also see myself as more of a leader this year to the team." Even though this is a team that looks like it has compiled a complete roster, there is still a lot of work to be done in order to be successful. Last year the Colonels offense finished third in the Freedom Conference with 73.3 points per game. Although they were a scoring machine, they still had problems. Last season the Colonels attempted 463 free throws last year which was dead last in the conference. Metz is gearing the squad to not only score as many points as they did last year, but also capitalize on other opportunities. He belic::ves that getting to the foul line will help the team in multiple ways. "Improve our half court defense is a key improvement needed this year," he said. "On offense we have to get to the foul line more so we can not only score more points, but to set up our defense." Conference play will be what decides if the Colonels get over the hump and make it to the conference tournament. In this year's preseason poll, the Colonels are projected to finish fifth. Although Coach Metz does participate in the poll, he does not take it to heart. "I don't put a · 1ot of stock into it," He explains. "I've seen teams that are ranked first collapse or struggle, and I have seen teams that are ranked eighth win the conference." The Colonels must be ready and prepared for every conference game; because they know your schemes, and they will find a weak point. If this team is able to build a good defense to help its high powered offense, the Colonels should have a very successful season. @wilkesbeacon mark.makowski@wilkes.edu The Beacon/Jesse Chai nick The Wilkes Men's Basketball team tipped off the start of their season with a scrimmage this past Wednesday. Season preview: Women's lacrosse is taking it to the MAC By Sean Grundy Sports Writer The Wilkes University Lady Colonels had an exceptional 2015 campaign amounting to the record of I 0-5, winning 4 games at home and winning five games on the road. With a conference record of 2-4, Wilkes was a game away from making the Freedom Conference playoffs. The team started out 8- l before hitting a mid season skid losing four straight conference games. Four outstanding Colonels were named to the All-Freedom Conference list. First team ballots are Carley Smith and Madeleine · Brownsey, second team Tori Kerr, and Jessica MacConchie received honorable mention. Smith posted a career high 120 points on 52 goals and 68 assists. Brownsey put up 92 points, scoring 83 goals and dishing out nine assists. Kerr scored 56 goals and also had 66 points and dished out IO assists. MacConchie scored 13 points dished out one assist and had 14 points. MacConchie also had 49 ground balls on the season. "Carley Smith was a huge asset to the team and she will b.e missed, but there is a huge incoming freshman class full of talent to make up for the lose of Smith," said senior Emily Ketterman. With Smith being the only senior last season, the Colonels should have no problem transitioning into the 2016 season with the array of talent that they have picked up in recruitment process. They already have a strong core of seniors and upperclassmen that can lead this team to many victories. This season the Lady Colonels will be have seven seniors on their roster: Tori Kerr, Melanie Rivera, Katherine Block, Jessica MacConchie, Madeleine Brownsey and Meaghan Skelly. "We expect nothing less than it make playoffs and to make it back to the MAC," said senior Melanie Rivera. The Lady Colonels have just wrapped up their fall season with a record of 2-2. In that time, they played several teams some of which they will see during the season, they played King's, Misericordia, Kutztown, and Seminary College. The Lady Colonels did well and competed hard and feels they are ready for the upcoming season. "The team dypamic is very different than it was last year and in a short amount of the freshman have molded together with the upperclassmen," said senior Meaghan Skilly. "We have all the tools needed to succeed in the MAC conference." The Lady Colonels season opener will be against Cedar Crest College at Cedar Crest on March 4, and the team's home opener will be against Houghton College at Ralston Athletic Complex on March 11 . @wilkesbeacon sean.grundy@wilkes.edu �The Beacon- November 3, 2015 21 Sport s Wilkes bas·eball participates in its first annual Halloween game · · Players of Wilkes baseball gat hered t ogether for a f un phot o on Friday afternoon after playing a game against one another The Beacon/Gabby Glinski dressing up in the spirit of Halloween. out in centerfield for the game. Wilkes team in history to go out on the field the costumes and everyone letting loose one By Brandon Gubitosa Leaf like other players found the game to for a Halloween game;• said Sidiropoulos. last time in the fall. You see a lot more teams Sports· Writer be a success. He later hopes that "this could be the start doing this and I would love to make this an "Everyone came out to have a good time, of a tradition for years to come:• annual thing;' said Jan. The Colonels were back out on the field it was a great chance to take a break from Sidiropoulos was out on the field in his S0's With all in the spirit of Halloween fun, Oct. 30 in their first annual Halloween working hard from the fall season, "said Leaf. aerobics outfit looking like Richard Simmons Team Leaf would go on to defeat Team game. Eighteen Colonels laced up in what "It was basically like a reward for working out on the field. Kramer 10-6. they called a friendly exhibition game. hard during fall ball:' Junior Johnny Jan found the game to also Players dressed up in their Halloween ·Junior George Sidiropoulos found the to be a great time. costumes and fielded positions they ~ @wilkesbeacon game to be a great experience. "I thought it was awesome, a great way to normally wouldn't play. Pitcher Marcus Leaf brandon.gubitosa@wilkes.edu "it was exciting to be able to be the first end the fall season. It is always fun seeing all • participated in the game; however, he was Men's soccer team looks to bounce back at end of season By Andre SJ:)ruell Asst. Sports Editor The Wilkes University men's soccer team will end their season the way members did not think they would. With the season coming to a close, the Colonels currently hold a record of 4-12 due to an injury plagued season full of tough losses. "We've certainly have had some disappointments this season, but we have shown that we can play with anyone if we continue to work hard;' said sophomore midfielder David Sinegra. He also added there has been a fair amount of injuries this season that have kept key players out of important games for us. One of the biggest factors for why the colonels have struggled this season is because they lost some of their key attacking players from last year, which proved difficult to replace this season. Despite not having such a stellar season, the men's soccer team have found ways to remain upbeat and take a positive approach to things. "Everyone on the team is really close and the locker room is great. It helped us stay positive and optimistic this season;' said sophomore defender Tyler Kukosky. The Colonels do not have chance to reach the playoffs, they have had some bright spots this season that include the midfield and goalkeeping. The play of senior of midfielder Eddie Metzger will surely be missed because of his ability to set players up and being able to put the ball in the back of the net. Although Metzger will be missed greatly, the play of freshman goalkeeper Tim Gallagher has proven to be more than spectacular as he and Metzger were named as MAC Freedom players of the week not too long ago. With the disappointment of a season filled with struggles, the colonels remain optimistic and will look to learn from their mistakes this season to improve and get ;, better next season. The play of some of the underclassmen and players who had to play in unfamiliar roles this year may prove to benefit the men's soccer team next season. "Some things we can work on is, in the offseason, our strength and fitness, and the development of a more dangerous and fluid attack in the spring season;' said Kukosky. ~ • @wilkesbeacon andre.spruell@wilkes.edu F �.J S orts The Beacon -November 3, 2015 22 ©Jflm:m By Purvit Patel Sports Writer Sarah O'Hara is a history major with a minors in secondary education and psychology at Wilkes University. From Doylestown, Pa., O'Hara plays for guard for the Women's Basketball team. Q: What was the driving force for your decision to come to Wilkes? A: I don't play any other sports but I do enjoy watching baseball or football, and of course college basketball when I'm not at the gym. But I love watching movies or just hanging out with my friends. Q: Who would you say, is the most influential person in your life? A: One of many o( the wonderful influential people in my life is probably my high school history teacher, Brian Weaver. He helped me through some of the toughest classes I took in high schooL and be was also a coach so he was able to help me with any A: I had really good relationships with my teachers in high schooL and I knew that I would have an opportunity for that with the small class sizes here. 1hat was a big point fur me, as well a getting to continue •pwf>~s mybasketball career. well. I ·fall f• 8 Q: What areyour post ~ o n ~ in t.erms ofa .career? · .~ A: ~~ · · school. basketball t9acb~ '" history; leach having with b ~ as onJy hope {9.1)e ~ the ~ that.he was fi>i ine; ' ' :'.'>,i Q_ A tdllrote· .¼ :A:,.~ t'gi\!ti9: Don,'t~smtue!' .;'.Jim ~, ,, + ·. , 'V'alvano Q: What are your ~ l o r your secoba' season as a Colonel? "yoµ Q: ·•~ have any. advice. for . the ' freshmen student athletes . .begi®ing their freshmen season$ and semesters? A: I would like to see the Womens basketball team make it into the playoffs and golorthe MAC. Q: When/Why did you first begin playing basketball? A: I started playing when I was in 3rd grade because I was old enough to play in my REC league, so my dad put together a team of some of my friends and I've been playing ever since. Qi If you had to choose one thit:tg about Wilkes' Basketball Program that you could improve, what would it be? ,· A: J would want us to start a tradition . ii" of winning seasons, which we are definitely up to starting this season. Q: Do you have other sports/intaests/ hobbiesoffofthecourt? · A: Don't fall behind on yoor school work; it can pile up q_Jtjcldy if you don't stay on lOJ) of it. Also, don't be afraid to ask for ~ whether it's inv-olving your sport or school work. There are so many resources here at Wilkes and withit:t your team. Q: How do you feel about the changes being made to campus this year? What do you like or dislike? A: I how the new gateway project looks and I aennitely feel a lot safer when I have to walk back apd forth from Towers to campus at night. 1 also like that Student Se.rv.ices is ~ · mo~ onto campus ~ it's more accesslbl'7 But l dislike Jhat of the som~ buildings uses are ch.uiging, it's definifely going to ,be a little confusing. @Wilkesieacon purvit.patel@wilkes.edh • �The Beacon -November 3, 2015 By Purvit Patel Sports Writer Matt Grossman is a Management major at Wilkes. As a sophomore, he wrestles at 133 lbs for the university. Grossman is a 2015 NCAA Champion Wrestler. Q: When did you first start wrestling? A:. When I was in first grade at age 6. Q: What was your driving force for coming to Wilkes? ' A:. The ability to obtain a degree in business from a strong business school and wrestle at a very strong wrestling school with a rich winning tradition. Q: What are your hopes for this season? A:To have fun and wrestle hard. Q: How does it feel to be a National Champion? A: Wrestling is an extremely physically demanding sport. It takes a lot of hard work to get into wrestling shape. To wrestle you need to have excellent cardio and be physically strong along with having excellent technique. Q: Is there any advice you would like to offer younger student athletes? A:To work hard and enjoy what you do. Q; If you could have dinner with any famous person from the past, who would it be? A: Dave Schultz, he was an incredible wrestler who unfortunately died very young and I have heard that he was a great role model and great person. His life story has been the inspiration for the movie foxcatcher and for an ESPN 30 for 30. A: It is a good feeling but now that it is a new season it doesn't count for anything I need to continue to work hard and work towards winning the NCAAs again. Q: Wrestling is often considered one of the most physically demanding sports, how do you feel about this statement and how do you keep up? @wilkesbeacon purvit.patel@wjlkes.edu F �i I _J r _. , . . ' a Subs ·- elivery- Call 825-5166 •Wilkes,.. · .. · ston. lains. Ply • � 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 <p>This is Wilkes University's <em>Beacon</em> Newspaper collection, 1947-present. We also have digitized copies of the <em>Beacon's</em> predecessors, <em>The Bucknell Bison Stampede</em>, 1934-1935 and <em>The Bucknell Beacon</em>, 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>.</p> <p></p> <p>Missing Issues:</p> <p>1947 August 8th<br />1947 September 5th<br />1947 October 3rd<br />1947 October 17th<br />1947 October 31st<br />1947 November 21st<br />1947 December 19th<br />1948 September 9th<br />1950 April 28th<br />1953 April 10th<br />1962 February 2nd</p> 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 2015 November 3rd Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2015 November 3 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/73eb0aa652c4bae86ca09e71f0a68f1c.pdf 37ded32f3aef911b6b4cbc3fa4e2d722 PDF Text Text The Beacon - November 10, 2015 Est. 1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member Volume 69 Issue 08 HE BEACON The news of today reported by the journa1ists of tomorrow. Ha+e IS lJQJ a Lara,-.,;e ¼foe Courtesy of On My Cue Photography Maureen Hozempa, a 2007 graduate of Will<es University, will be featured in the Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre's Laramie Project. The play chronicles the death of Matthew Shepard, who was killed as a result of a hate crime in 1998. The show opens on Saturday, Nov. 14; the theatre is at 537 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre. Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre presents The Laramie Project Wilkes alumni, faculty enc·ourage hope and acceptance, p. 11 r �_J lhe Beacon - November 10, 2015 2 News Have a breaking story or a press release to send? Contact the news editor: sarah.bedford@wilkes.edu Editorial Staff 2015-16 MANAGERIAL .STAFF Editor-in-Chief- James Jaskolka Managing Editor -Ashle~ Evert Adviser - Dr. Kalen Churcher Social Media Director -Alyssa Mursch Seeking Advertising Director SECTION EDITORS News - Sarah Bedford LA&E - Nicole Zukowski, Justin Topa Opinion - Sara Pisak Sports - Rachel Leandri ASSISTANT EDITORS News - Gabby Glinski LA&E - Austin Ely Opinion - Open Sports - Danny Van Brunt, Andre Spurell DESIGN EDITORS Nicole Kutos Interested in joining the Beacon? To learn more about the positions we offer and what you can do, contact james.jaskolkabutler@wilkes.edu 130 S. River St. First Floor, Conyngham Hall Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 Phone • (570) 408-5903 www.thewilkesbeacon.com Beacon Briefs Counterintelligence Expert William Evanina '89 to Lecture onNov.12 William Evanina presents "Economic Espionage" on Nov: 12. Bill is the 5th national counterintelligence executive and serves as the head of national counterintelligence for the U.S. Government, with more than 20 years of experience in security & intelligence. The lecture is free and open to the public. Faculty, Staff Pair with United Way In ongoing participation with the United Way, Wilkes faculty will be participating in various fundraisers to support directed to their Education efforts which help at-risk children enter kindergarten ready to learn and move-through graduating high school and beyond with confidence. Over the past J2 years, faculty and staff pledged nearly $220,000. On Nov. 11 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. (or until they sell out) the Sweet Lush Cupcake Camper will be on the Greenway with a portion of the proceeds going to the camp~ign. SG Notes: Club reports, SES, SWE; cheerleading Ski & Snowboard, approved; Education Club By Jen Baron Staff Writer Week9 On Wednesday, Wilkes University's · Student Government held its weekly meeting. Nia Williams, president of Students of Environmental Stability, or SES, delivered the club report. The purpose of the club is to raise awareness for green ideas and sustainable practices. The group's big plan for the spring is to have recycle wars where Wilkes competes against Kings during Earth Week in April. The club is also having water tables during club hours to help raise awareness about the dangers of plastic bottles. Members are looking to go to some upcoming conferences. SES is planning to do community service events, such as campus cleanups, riverbank, clean ups and volunteering .at the CEO food bank. SES will also be doing ·a fundraiser where they sell water bottles and t-shirts. Audrey Wood, member of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), delivered the club report. SWE is looking to attend a conference at Drexel and a regional conference in Virginia this year. ·s wE is also interested in bringing in guest speakers. A big event SWE is planning · is the amazing . race competition. This is where local schools compete against one another in different science categories. SWE is also planning to go to CEO food bank for community service and they are looking into habitat for humanity service project for the spring. The Ski and Snowboard Club came in for the second week of their fund request. The club asked for $3,600 to cover the cost of transportation to Killington, Vermont. This price covers $120 per student, up to 30 students. After extensive discussion, a motion was made to allocate $100 per person, up to 30 students, for a total of $3,000 to go toward transportation. The motion was voted on and passed with 21 favoring and 11 opposed. The Education Club came in for the second week to present their new constitution. · One of the goals of education club is to have future and current educators working together. The club meets twice a month on the second and fourth Tuesdays and the club currently has 25 active members. The new constitution was voted on and approved. The captains of the Cheerleading squad, Melissa Zappala, Jessica Baker and Gavrielle Mele made a fund request to Student Government. They are requesting $5,000 so they can go to nationals in Florida. This is the biggest college cheerleading competition in the country. Last year, they placed 10th, but they are aiming to be in the top three. The cheerleaders are conducting numerous fundraisers to help alleviate the cost of nationals, such as selling Yankee candles, · Pond Creek candles and caramel apples. The team has practiees or tumbling every day as they prepare for nationals. The have a new coach, new uniforms and a bigger team, which will really benefit them. They want to go to nationals because it is an unforgettable bonding and networking experience. The members will vote next week. The council reviewed the Treasurer's report and the current budget is as follows: All College: · $749.88, General Funds: $6,037.29, Conference: $2,662, Spirit: $791.00 for a Student Government total of $10,905.14. table of contents news ................ 2 life, a&e ........... 7· spread............ 12 opinion.......... 14 sports ............ 19 �The Beacon - November 10, 2015 3 News Gilbert victorv Wilkes senior lands WB city council bistrict C seat By Gabby Glinski Asst. News Editor Courtesy of Facebook • Beth Gilbert addresses an audience of supporters during her recent campaign. Gilbert is a senior political science major with minors in international studies, policy studies and women's studies. In high school, she participated in junior council, which sparked her interest in local government. Gilbert ran on a platform of combating crime and blight, increasing accessibility as an elected official and focusing on all parts of her territory. For complete election night results, visit the Luzerne County Bureau of Elections at http://results.ehr. clarityelections.com/PA/Luzerne/57823/156722/Web0l /en/summary.html On Nov. 3, Wilkes senior Beth Gilbert won Wilkes Barre City Council District C seat after securing approximately 80 percent of the vote. Gilbert's friends and family hosted a post-election celebration at Mag's Halftime Pub and Eatery, where the announcement was made. "It's a relief, it feels good;' Gilbert stated upon hearing the results of the election. H_er first step is to become acquainted with the position and her duties. In May, she won approximately 70 percent of the vote in the primary election as she was the democratic nomination. Gilbert ran against republican nominee Stephen J. Urban. "Since February, the support for myself and for my campaign has grown tremendously;' Gilbert stated in an interview before election day. Gilbert attributes part of her success to social media, setting her apart from other municipal candidates. Through social media, she has been able to encourage young voters to become more involved in local politics and connect with residents of her district. She also hosted a couple events where she would encourage residents to meet and talk with her. There a.re some supporters who have stuck out to Gilbert. Last spring, when she was going door to door to ask for support in the primary election, she met an 88-yearold woman who "swore up and down that COUNCIL Wilkes-Barre - District C 100% OF PRECINCTS REPORTING 100 7$ . so 2S 0 Beth Gilbert (D) Stephen J. Urban (R) ~~ 641 170 she would never vote for . a Democrat:' On Election day, Gilbert's mother was working at one of the polls and overheard the same woman asking how to write in a candidate. She voted for Gilbert. "It was really inspiring to me that she believed in my campaign and mission enough to vote Democrat for the first time in her life;' Gilbert stated, reflecting on the incident. . Gilbert shared that her role models are other female politicians, stating it is tough to be a woman in politics, being criticized for things men are not. Seeing other female politicians go through the process of campaigning and coming out stronger than ever before is inspiring to her. Gilbert's platform consists of three main points: "legislatively combating crime and blight, being accessible to residents and focusing on each part of my district equallY:' Gilbert believes combating crime and blighted property is something that cannot be ignored or done halfheartedly. "Accessibility to residents is 100 percent necessary in this office;' Gilbert stated, adding that · technology allows political leaders to be available 24/7. "I will always get back to my constituents with whatever issue they may have:' . Gilbert plans to implement monthly town hall meetings to allow residents to voice their concerns. ~ JJ, @wi/kesbeacon gabrielle.glinski@wilkes.edu To see a full list of the election results, visit 79% http://.results.enr.clarityelections.com/PA/ 21% Luzerne/57823/156722/ WebOI/en/summary. r �_J The Beacon - November 10, 2015 News 4 Parking applications available; commuter, off campus, residents By Sarah Bedford News Editor Parking applications are now available online for commuter, off campus and resident students. Listed below is the step-by-step on how to apply for on campus parking. 1. Go to wilkes.edu/parking 2. Select the correct parking application (Commuter/Off Campus or Resident) 3. After selecting the correct application, read all instructions carefully as important details are included. 4. Fill out all required fields. Failure to do so will result in the application not being submitted and the student not being granted a parking permit. . 5. After completing the application, submit. 6. Students will receive a confirmation email to the account they provided which ensures that the application has been submitted. If they do not receive a confirmation email, students should reach out to commuterparking@wilkes. edu for commuters/off campus students or ·Residence Life for residents. Be sure to keep the confirmation email. The deadline to apply is Dec. 16 at 4:30 p.m. Failure to complete and submit the application by this time will result in the application not being considered for on campus parking. Students will be notified over Winter Break on their parking status via email. Students will have one week prior to the start of the Spring semester to pick up their parking permits. Once a student has picked up the permit, the charge of $120 will be added to their university-bill. If a student does not get granted an oncampus parking permit, there are other options. Students may obtain Ralston field permits, which are $40 a semester and available at Public Safety. The university offers shuttles running to and from the field every 30 minutes from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. There are also private lots in the area. Students may request · a list from Public Safety. It's critical that students remember that parking on campus is incredibly limited. While no one is guaranteed a parking permit or a parking spot, applying for a parking permit within the deadline is the main action students are encouraged to take. For clarification on parking, commuter and off campus students ·may contact commuterparking@wilkes.edu or Student Affairs. Residents can contact Residence Life. For general parking questions, students may contact the Office of Public Safety. ===- Graphic by Ashley Evert Editor's Note: Sarah Bedford also serves as tl;ie Commuter Council President. ~ @wilkesbeacon • sarah.bedford@wilkes.edu Wilkes to hold Open House Veterans brunch, Nov.12 Nov. 14, instant decision, sessions Honors 70 veterans, interviews By Meghan Burns By James Jaskolka Staff Writer Wilkes University will hold an open houS4'for perspective freshmen and transfer students on Nov. 14. The open house is a chance to show perspective students the many qualities of the university. It does this by allowing students to walk around the campus and experience it for themselves. 'Tm excited to see the campus;' said Kristen Stepanski, a perspective student who plans on attending, 'Tve heard a lot of great things about the school but it's exciting to get to experience it in real life:' The schedule for the day begins at 8 a.m. in the Henry Student Center. It includes the instant decision making process, three different sessions, a provided lunch, and an academic fair. More information and a detailed schedule can be found on the Wilkes University website under the Admission & Aid tab. Wilkes University open houses have a unique feature that many other colleges do not. The instant decision making process allows perspective students to drop off their transcripts and applications in the morning and know an answer about admission before they go home. The academic fair at the end of the day will allow each perspective student to meet and talk with some professors and students in their major or explore the many majors Wilkes offers if undecided. Anyone interested in attending the open house can contact the Admission Office or visit the website to register or for more information. Personalized visits and virtual tours are also available for students who cannot attend the open house. ..a' @wi/kesbeacon • meghan.burns@wilkes.edu Editor-in-Chief ' Wilkes University will host its 5th annual veterans brunch on Nov. 12 from 11 a.m. to lp.m. in the Henry Student Center Ballroom. The brunch will honor 70 veterans and spouses representing veterans, . whose services range from WWII to Operation Iraqi Freedom. Additionally, 70 students will have the opportunity to socialize with and learn from the veterans. These veterans and students are part of a service learning project for a First Year Foundations class, "Be the Change:' Earlier in the semester, the students II.let with veterans one-on-one to gather their oral histories. After the brunch, each veteran will receive a copy of their own personal history as a keepsake for generations to come. This brunch marks the 200th veteran interviewed for this project. Wilkes University Civic Engagement Coordinator Megan Valkenburg, who helps coordinate the event and the interviews, said the project is beneficial in many ways. "It gives us an opportunity to highlight the sacrifices and fortitude of these wonderful individuals, both the veterans and the spouses, and the strength it takes to be part of the military;' she said, noting the dwindling population of WWII veterans. She also stated that the interviews help students develop interpersonal skills while breaking down age barriers, developing common ground with an older generation and showing students they "don't really have it as hard as they thint:' ..a' @wilkesbeacon • james.jaskolkabutler@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - November 10, 2015 5 News Registration woes, technical problems, class conflicts By Alyssa Mursch Social Media Director Time and time again, registration rolls around and students experience countless issues, with few knowing how to properly address them. As Registrar Susan Hritzak noted, potential problems that could arise when registering include financial holds, conflicts with class times, technical issues, class closures and pre-requisite problems. All of these issues have a solution, but many students lack this information and therefore are not properly prepared to overcome them and successfully schedule their classes. "The most important thing is for students to be aware of what might happen as far as financial holds that block registration;' advised Hritzak, noting that if students take care of it ahead of time many issues could be avoided. Technical problems are also common among students. As IT is closed at the time of registration at 10 p.m., this raises c~ncern. However, many problems · can be avoided by simply logging out and back in to the server. If more students were made aware of this prior to registration, it would help them know how to deal with it and avoid further problems, such as being locked out. · This was a recent issue that arose during this past registration period, and Hritzak is working on setting up a meeting with IT to address it and find a solution. Conflicts with class times or closures can be brought to student services or department chairs. "I encourage those students that are having problems to reach out;' said Vice President of Student Affairs Paul Adams. "There might be an easy fix or something we can help with." Although many students have expressed feelings of dissatisfaction with the registration process, Hritzak and Adams agree that it h.as improved greatly over the years. Most recently, registration time has moved up from midnight to 10 p.m. to better accommodate students. They both acknowledged that there is always room for improvement, which is also a point that Karen Taylor, interim director of, financial aid, agrees upon. "It's much better to be proactive than reactive," Taylor said. "We've taken a look at how we reach out to students." Taylor went on explain how the financial The Beacon/ Archives aid office plans to send continuous email blasts to students about their financial status until they address any present issues, so as to encourage them to stay on top of it and avoid those issues during registration time. Visit student services or email Susan Hritzak for registration guidance at Susan. Hritzak@wilkes.edu. ~ , @wilkesbeacon a/yssa.mursch@wilkes.edu Wilkes ranked 25th in nation for economic value Economist study focuses on salary of graduates Courtesy of Marketing Com munications • Wilkes University is ranked 25 in the nation for economic value by the international newspaper The Economist. The ranking was announced in the publication's first-ever college rankings. The ranking determines a college's economic value by comparing what a school's undergraduate alumni earn and how much they might have earned had they studied somewhere else. In Wilkes' case, that amounts to $8,250 more in annual earnings. The Economist's analysis included a median salary for graduates predicted in its model for each of the 1,275 colleges included in its rankings. The salaries are predicted as what graduates would earn 10 years after entering college. Each college received an "over/under" score - showing if earnings ranked above or below expected earnings if they attended . another school. In Wilkes' case, expected earnings are $41,650. The median earnings projected by The Economist are $49,900, showing that attending Wilkes boosts the earnings power of its graduates above expectations at +$8,250. Wilkes University Provost Anne Skleder said the new ranking reflects that Wilkes is a good investment. "Our students and their families know the value of a Wilkes education - in outstanding teaching, in the research and internship opportunities provided to undergraduates and the mentoring by faculty that helps to guarantee student success. The Economist's ranking affirms that value by showing that our students exceed expectations in their earnings. This is especially important in light of our mission to educate students who are the first in their family to attend college:' · The Economist's rankings use the U.S. Department of Education's new College Scorecard data as a starting point. To arrive at the over/under comparison, the newspaper used a variety of variables, including average SAT scores, sex ratio, race breakdown, college size, socioeconomic data, whether a university was public or private, and the mix of subjects students chose to study. The result is a ranking that recognizes value above reputation, listing Wilkes above institutions .such as MIT and Penn State. Using the publication's model, Wilkes fared well based on such variables as fields of study offered and its dedication to educating disadvantaged students - often the first in their family to attend college. The Economist listed pharmacy, business and engineering as among the most desirable fields of study for predicting future success - all majors offered at Wilkes. And the number of Pell Grant- eligible students at Wilkes - more than 30 percent of undergraduates - indicates the lTniversity is offering opportunity to the most economically disadvantaged students. Following graduation, many will earn above thei,r family's income. Successful outcomes are affirmed by the fact that 95 percent of Wilkes alumni have found a job or entered graduate school one year after graduation. The Economist's ranking is the latest in several value rankings Wilkes University has earned. The University was ranked highest in Pennsylvania in MONEY magazine's "Best Colleges for Your Money. " The New Yorkbased financial technology company Smart Asset recently ranked Wilkes among the top schools where graduates earn the highest starting salaries. Wilkes also was ranked as one of the t<;i,p 20 Pennsylvania colleges with the greatest lifetime return on investment by the web site AffordableCollegesOnline.org. F �_J The Beacon - November 10, 2015 News 6 Vaping on campus: Passing fad or here to stay?· By Meghan Burns Staff Writer Electronic cigarettes and . vaping are becoming a national trend, but many people do not realize there may be serious health risks involved. Others hope vaping is simply a passing fad. "It will die out soon because there really is no set market for it;' said Katy Campf, a junior pharmacy student. Vaping refers to drawing in or exhaling the steam (or vapor) from an e-cigarette or similar device. Some people believe it is more socially acceptable to vape than to smoke an actual cigarette in public. This is because vaping produces a water vapor cloud as opposed to actual smoke. Weird News By Gabby Glinski Asst. News Editor IOWA R~ ss McDonald, 39, was stopped by a police officer for going the wrong way down a one-way street around 3 a.m. Police said McDonald was "extremely confused" and was wearing a Halloween costume and had bar wrist bands on. Police took McDonald to the University of Iowa Department of Public Safety's processing room where he tried to eat toilet paper in an attempt to interfere with the breathalyzer. Lou·1sIANA Otha Anders, 73, cashed in 45 years worth of saving pennies which totaled more than $5,000. Anders brought 15 five-gallon water jugs full of pennies to the bank. After counting for five hours, the exact total was found to be $5,136.14. Anders said he'll use that money towards a recent dental bill. MASSACHUSETTS A garage in the upscale Beacon Hill neighborhood of Boston is offering a single parking spot for $650,000. The space has a roomy 171-square-feet, complete with floor stripes and ample room to maneuver. People tend to believe that this water vapor is not as harmful to them or the people around them, however, this may not be the case. According to the American Lung Association, a 2014 study found that e-cigarettes with a higher voltage level have higher amounts of formaldehyde, a carcinogen. The American Lung Association also states that two initial studies have found formaldehyde, benzene and tobacco-specific nitrosamines (all carcinogens) coming from the secondhand emissions. Other studies have shown that chemicals exhaled by users also contain formaldehyde, acetaldehyde and other potential irritants. More than one person questioned on Wilkes' campus said they believed that vaping was just water vapor and didn't Parking is notoriously scarce in the· neighborhood. Homes in the area are known to have been sold for up to $10 million, sans parking. VERMONT A Vermont company is creating Bernie's Briefs in support of Bernie Sanders. The underwear, which features Sander's face and the message "Feel the Bern;' is available for both men and women. 10% of the proceeds from the underwear will go toward the Yellow Ribbon Fund, which supports injured veterans. NEW YORK Gianclaudio Marengo, a New York City Marathon runner from Italy, was found after he went missing after finishing the race. Marengo survived on pizza and slept in the street for two days before being found by an off-duty police officer riding the subway. The runner speaks little English and is a former heroin addict, described by his rehab clinic as a "fragile person:' His racing bib, which he was still wearing when found, was registered to another runner, a detail police are investigating. credit: pahomepage.com ~ JIii' @wilkesbeacon gabrielle.glinski@wilkes.edu contain toxins, as in cigarettes. Many vape shops use the advertisement that vaping can help a person stop smoking. Answers varied when students were asked if they believed vaping was an effective way to quit smoking. "Everybody I know who vapes still smokes cigarettes because they don't get the same feeling from vaping;' said Michael Kosik, a junior. "I do not think it is effective:' The American Lung Association is troubled about unproven claims that e-cigarettes can be used to help smokers quit. · The FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research has not approved any e-cigarette as a safe and effective method to help smokers quit. As vaping is becoming more and more popular, one question remains: is vaping a passing fad or is it here to stay? It appears as though students at Wilkes believe it is just a passing trend. '~s. for those who aren't smokers and are just following the trend, they'll get bored of it soon enough;' said Sia Geiser, a junior. "However, I feel more and more smokers will transition over to vaping:' At Wilkes, feelings toward vaping are mixed, though a few students took issue with having to walk thrnugh the exhaled vapor. In general, however, students believe it is the user's choice. "I think everyone should do what works best for them;' said Allison Nelson, a sophomore nursing student. ~ @wilkesbeacon - , , meghan.burns@wilkes.edu Off Campus Premium Student Housing �7 Life, Arts & Entertainment The B~acon - November 10, 2015 Life, Arts & Entertainment Have a story or wll!.1t your event to be featured? Contact the Life, A&E Editors: Nicole.Zukowski@wilkes.edu or Justin.Topa@wilkes.edu Vince Insalaco keeps Wilkes students in tune By Amanda Bialek Staff Writer "Music doesn't lie;' according to the famed guitarist Jimi Hendrix. "If there is something that needs to be changed in this world, then it can only happen through music:' Learning how to play an instrument is a way for people to think, relax, make a change and enjoy the secret language behind the notes. If you have ever thought about learning how to play guitar, Vincent Insalaco is the teacher to take a class from at Wilkes University. Insalaco started playing the guitar at eight years old. When he· turned 15, he began taking classical guitar lessons at the university from George Sprenglemeyer. "I just always wanted to play," Insalaco said. "My parents weren't really musicians but they loved music. My dad would always have the rock and roll station on whenever we went anywhere." Insalaco admits that he begged his parents for guitar lessons ever since he could speak. Since the fall of 2008, Insalaco has been giving private guitar lessons to Wilkes students and also teaches children through the Conservatory. By signing up for the Music 100 course, students receive private lessons from Insalaco. When registering for one credit, a student gets a half-hour lesson from him once a week. By registering for two music credits, students are provided with a onehour private lesson a week. Insalaco said that the curriculum for his course is based on what the student is interested in learning. As a guitar teacher, Insalaco finds it very rewarding seeing the progress of his students. He said that it is also a great stress relief for them and a break from the heavy college curriculum. One of his former students took lessons from him in high school. Insalaco said she The Beacon/Jesse Chalnick Vincent Insalaco serves as a guitar instructor at Wilkes University. His passion for music has inspired Insalaco to teach students of all ages. He encourages everyone to continue learning new talents. came into one lesson in particular after having a really rough day at school and he showed her something new on the guitar. "She really took to it, and she got really happy and said (she was) going to go home and not cry;' Insalaco said. He feels that turning someone's day around and helping them in a small way is very rewarding. Insalaco teaches students of all ages. His youngest student is five years old and his oldest is in their sixties. ''Always keep learning and always try to keep taking lessons from someone;' Insalaco said. "The more you think you know the more you realize you don't. Always keep working at it:' Insalaco has been playing guitar for 21 years and says he enjoys playing jazz and rock and roll music the most. He also fronts a band, Mobile Meth Lab Explosion, with a former guitar student, Mike Kapolka. In addition to guitar, he also plays bass, banjo, mandolin, ukulele and piano. Aside from music, Insalaco also hosts a trivia night on Thursday evenings at 9 p.m. at Bart and Urby's. There are seven questions per round and a total of five rounds for the night. A different prize is awarded to the winner of each round with the final grand prize being a $75 cash award. The trivia night is free to play for anyone 21 years or older. There are a variety of trivia questions ranging from movies, history, current events and much more. On other nights during the week, Insalaco can be found playing guitar or helping with the sound at Bart and Urby's. For more information on the lessons offered at Wilkes, potential students are asked to contact Vincent Insalaco via e-mail, at vincent.insalaco@wilkes.edu. @wilkesbeacon l'Jmanda.bialek@wilkes.edu r �_J The Beacon - November 10, 2015 Life, Arts & Entertainment 8 Pharmacy students gaining statewide attention Members of Wilkes University's PPA chapter -bring home award By Nicole Zukowski Life, Arts & Enterainment Editor students to join the organization;' Trina Patel, fourth year pharmacy major said. ''Also, myself and the vice president went to the first year pharmacy students' class and briefly talked about the organization and handed out membership forms. We made sure everyone had a form:' Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association is a professional membership organization of more than 2,000 pharmacists and pharmacy -students across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, representing almost all facets of pharmacy practice. The value of joining this organization lays in networking and experience opportunities. "There are many leadership opportunities in our chapter as well as on a state level. We are one of the cheapest pharmacy clubs to join ($20 per year);' Patel said. "We have two conferences in PA in which students can network with other students and pharmacists and learn more about pharmacy. Also, many Wilkes pharmacy professors go to these conferences:' Patel also added that PPA offers "a lot of SD-IPPE opportunities which is required in pharmacy school to obtain a certain number of hours and participate in meaningful projects, like educating children about medication safety:' For more information on PPA, contact the chapter's student president, Jennifer Smith at Jennifer.sm.ith8@wilkes.edu. It is through good communication and campus outreach that clubs and organizations grow. One organization on campus has created such a valuable image that its membership has gone up and its efforts have not gone unnoticed. The Wilkes Nesbitt School of Pharmacy student chapter of Pennsylvania ~ @wilkesbeacon Pharmacists Association (PPA) has been - , - nicole.zukowski@wilkes.edu recognized for its successful membership recruitment, retention and active involvement within PPA. "A huge part of PPA is advocating for the profession of pharmacy. We need to be aware of the iss_ues facing pharmacy and advocate for our profession, and PPA provides the tools and information necessary to do that;' Ashley Robold, PharmD candidate class of 201 7, said. "If pharmacy students and pharmacists don't advocate for the profession of pharmacy, no one will;' Robold continued. The student group recently received a commemorative plaque and a $200 cash prize _ when members attended the association's Annual Conference in Grantville, PA. Tha, deciding committee for this award takes into account the chapter's number of activities they hold to gain memberships. Members of PPA are dedicated to promoting pharmacy through creative and innovative efforts. Some examples of activities PPA has done over the years have to do with promoting the profession through advocacy, education and communication to enhance patient care and public h ealth. "During Pharmacy Week we Courtesy of Marketing and Communications held a Mocktail Party along with The award recognizes the ph~rmacy school that succeeds in increasing on-campus involvement within the Penn-~ylvania Pharmacy another pharmacy club (APhAAssociation. Pictured, from left to right, are Ashley Robold, Kristen Lopatofsky, Trina Patel, Jenniff:'!J Smith and Elizabeth Walters. ASP) in which we encouraged The R By Op R sen1 me1 in still ], sto1 aw: COi to WO wa pie Kl te} st2 sir thi gr ju fe h~ si aJ lv. T tl \\ s: I! 0 i: t �The Beacon - November 10, 2015 Life, Arts & Entertainment 9 Campus organizations bake to raise money for non-profit, education By Nicole Zukowski Life, Arts & Entertainment Editor • Many famous authors, politicians, public figures, musicians and proclaimed humanitarians have all spread the thought that one person could change the world; one action could make a difference. One cupcake could give a girl an education, or at least contribute to a fund that gives girls access to education in developing countries. The Women's and Gender Studies Department and Psi Chi, the international psychology honors society, sold tie-dye cupcakes in the SUB on Nov. 5 as a way to participate in a national bake-off for the non-profit organization, She's the First. She's the First has a mission to raise money in order to fund the education of girls in developing countries so that they can be the first in their family to graduate The Beacon/Nicole Zukowski high school. Members of Psi Chi and Women's and Gender Studies department are pictured participating in She's the First "This event emphasizes and raises organization's national bake off last Thursday in hopes of raising $400. awareness about the importance of education;' explained Anna Podrasky, . The United Nations Educational, as boys' education is that families and Abby Boltz, senior psychology major. Last year, the group raised $360 at the president of Psi Chi. "With 'She's the First', Scientific and Cultural Organization communities believe · the cost to educate it is about sending a girl, particularly the reports that of the 104 million children a girl will not result as high of a return as event, which was enough to sponsor a girl named Mary. first in her family, to school. One simple between the ages of 6-11 that are not in that of a boys education. "When you see how much good and Mary is an 18-year-old girl from fundraiser could give a girl a chance at a school, about 58 percent are girls. One of the reasons girls' education is not as valued progress is achieved when girls have access Tanzania who was, at the time, going into better life:' to education, it is so astounding. You her junior year of high school thanks to could help .break the cycle of poverty in the funds that the Women's and Gender one generation when you educate girls;' Studies Department and Psi Chi raised Jennifer Thomas, chair of the women's and from their cupcake sales. gender studies department. This year the goal is $400, and Thomas Thomas goes on to explain that mothers mentions "100% of the profits will go will invest more back into their families, towards funding a girl's education:' resulting in her children being better fed, The Wilkes groups are going to wait two more likely to receive medical care when weeks before sending the money to She's ill and more likely, themselves, to receive the First in case anyone who may not have an education. been able to attend the bake sale would like Plan UK, a branch of the global c~ildren's to donate to the cause. charity Plan International, found that for If interested in donating to the cause, each dollar a mother earns, she will invest contact Thomas via e-mail, at jennifer. 80 cents back into her family, while fathers thomas@wilkes.edu, or Anna Podrasky via invest only 30 cents. Investing in girls' e-mail, at anna.podrasky@wilkes.edu. education, in return, means investing For more information on the non-profit in the health and well being of future organizafam and more information about female education access around the world, generations of girls and boys. "Psi Chi has been taking part in this those interested are asked to visit the national fundraiser for a few years now organiation's website, ShesTheFirst.org. because it is_ something we find really important. We stride to meet our goal ~ @wilkesbeacon The Beacon/Nicole Zukowski every year because the impact of us doing - , nicole.zukowski@wilkes.edu Many fun and colorful cupcakes were sold in efforts to give girls access to education. so really does change someone's life;' said r �_J The Beacon - November 10, 2015 The Wilkes theatre performance something to 'Shout!' about By Nicole Zukowski Life, Arts and Entertainment Editor Wilkes theatre students are scheduled to sing their way back to the swinging mod years in the upcoming performance of "Shout! The Mod Musical:' Shout! will be performed by the Wilkes University Theatre from Nov. 13 through Nov. 22 at the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts. Monday through Saturday performances will begin at 8 p.m., while Sunday performances will begin at 2 p.m. . . Joshua Shepard is a performmg arts maJor at Wilkes Univeristy. He has been cast to play a main character, known as 'Red'. 'Tm really excited for the show and all that hard work weve put in to it," Shepard said. "I know the audience is going to leave with a smile on their face:' The storyline follows the lives of five people who are all identified as a color; Orange, Blue, Green, Yellow and Red; Each character receives life advice through their interactions with writing into a magazine. The show is set within the 1960s and serves as a looking glass into London's changing gender roles. . The musical welcomes audience members with the performances of featured songs including "Downtown;' "These Boots Are Made For Walking" and "To Sir, With Love." Philip George - and David Lowenstein created the original musical to be centered on the lives of five females, but the Wilkes performing arts students decided to take a different approach to the original play. "The major difference in the character, Red, is that she is now a he;' Shepard said. "The reason for the change is because it adds~ an extra layer to the show. Even though Red is being played by a male, th~ ~lot of ~e character is still the same; Red 1s Just trymg to find an identity:' Shepard added that he hopes the audience will "rejoice that my character has l_et his wings soar" by the end of the showmg of Shout! The Mod Musical. The performance is under the direct~on of Teresa Fallon with Ken McGraw servmg as the director of music. Admission is $10 for the general public, $5 for students and seniors, and free for all Wilkes students, faculty and staff with identification. For more information, please call the box office at 570-408-4540. . . . @wilkesbeacon • nico/e.zukowski@wilkes.edu ANSOFWIL UNIVERSITY • Gi Fr, Cr "I have Calif to SC thin! Gl So Cr "I I enou too n you'r actua M~ S01 Nu Courtesy of the Wilkes University Department of Performing Arts "I censo life w said, what �The Beacon - November 10, 2015 Life, Arts & Entertainment 11 A"Project" with an important message Alumni to star in and direct The Laramie Project at Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre By Toni Pennello Staff Writer • Matthew Shepard was born on Dec. 1, 1976. On Oct. 7, 1998, the 21-year-old University of Wyoming student was brutally attacked, kidnapped and tortured. He was was then tied to a fence and left to die just outside his hometown of Laramie, Wyoming. Shepard was gay. He stayed tied for 18 hours, his face covered entirely in blood except where his tears washed some away, until he was discovered unconscious. On Oct. 12, 1998, the son of Judy and Dennis Shepard was pronounced dead at a Fort Collins, Colo. hospital. During the year after the hate crime, Moises Kaufman and members of the Tectonic Theater Project interviewed more than 200 people from Laramie; the interviews were written into a play entitled The Laramie Project, which will make a local appearance beginning Nov. 14 at the Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre. The theatre is located at 537 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre. "It's about the first documented hate crime that was brought to the attention of the nation;' said Deirdre Lynch, the show's director and 2008 Wilkes graduate. "It's about how a murder, whether it was a homosexual hate crime or a heterosexual murder, affects a town:• Lynch was a part of the last local performance of this show, which took place at Wilkes in 2006. "All of us were about the same age so we all had the same kind of views going on about the show. Here, we get to have people from all different walks of life get exposure to this show;' she explained. Lynch hopes ·it will be a poignant and thought provoking . experience for those attending. Wilkes students can attend the show for free; all they need is their student ID card and WIN. "It's definitely going to be an emotional show, and that's a good thing. When I did it at Wilkes, there was not a moment when we were not crying on stage;' Lynch continued. Maureen Hozempa, who graduated from Wilkes in 2007, will be performing in the play. She feels that it is an important production for the Wilkes-Barre community Cou rtesy of On My Cue Photography Some members of the The Laramie Project cast incl ude, from left, Meg Davis, Scott Colin, Maureen Hozempa, Tom Franko, Shelley Bartolomei, John Creel and David Giordano. The show is directed by Deirdre Lynch. The Laramie Project opens on Nov. 14. Wilkes University students receive free admission w it h t heir student ID and WIN. specifically. "In this area we definitely have that [LGBT] community, and it's getting stronger with all of the support, but there's still so much that people need to learn and still so much that people need to know and understand;' she explained. ''.Any kind of awareness we can raise on the subject is important:' Hozempa is eager to be involved in such a · dramatic and heavy-hitting production. "It's very rewarding to work with something that's so emotional and so important, and still something that's so real, and still happening:' In addition to Lynch and Hozempa, there is another Wilkes connection in the production. Dr. Tom Franko, an assistant professor of pharmacy practice, is also But it should. I think it's going to open acting in the show. "We really want to work'with the colleges people's eyes to the importance of treating to spread this work;' he said. "Colleges are everyone with the same amount of respect sort of our pillars of tolerance and bringing and dignity that they expect:' More information, including casting, can out new thoughts and beliefs, and what a great thought and belief to bring out with be found on The Little Theatre of WilkesBarre's website, www.ltwb.org. The show this show:• Franko finds the play unique and will run at 8 p.m. on Nov. 14, 20 and 21. There will also be a 3 p.m. show on Nov. 15 compelling. and 22. "Unlike other shows where you're playing. For additional information on Shepard, or to someone who is fictitious or someone who is long dead, the majority of these people read about the Matthew Shepard Foundation, are still alive;' he explained. "They are all go to www.matthewshepardorg. According to its website, the foundation's real. These are actual words that peop1e mission is "to erase hate ·by replacing it said as close as 18 years ago. This is really with understanding, compassion and powerful stuff." The possibility of controversy is not lost acceptance:' .,. on Franko. @wilkesbeacon "Is it going to upset some people? Yeah. ~ ~ toniann.pennello@wilkes.edu F �.J The Beacon - November 10, 2015 12 T, Veteran's Day Parade takes place in downtown Wilkes-Barre All photos The Beacon/ Austin Ely I . �. The Beacon - November 10 2015 ! i �.J The Beacon - November 10, 2015 14 Have an opiiliott or waJ1t to write a guest column? Contact the opinion editor: sara.pisak@wilkes.edu Celebrating Veterans Day Shining a light on often ignored veterans' issues and unemployed veterans. As a society, we can become part of the solution instead of part of an ongoing problem of cataloging all veterans into media stereotypes and ignoring their physical and emotional necessities. We can work to' make every day, a day where our veteran's contributions are valued, appreciated and respected. A sincere thank you to all those who served and are currently serving in our Armed Forces. By Sara Pisak Assistant Opinion Editor In honor of Veterans Day this column is dedicated to every past and present soldier especially those who are lacking a voice for self-advocacy. A recent National Geographic cover story reads: "Healing Our Soldiers: Unlocking the Secrets of Traumatic Brain Injuries." I thought I was well-informed on national issues however, this article by Caroline Alexander was enlightening. . The article started me thinking, how many of us know exactly what happens during a Traumatic Brain Injury or (TBI)? Summarizing Alexander's article, even though many soldiers may not be directly on top of a blast zone, they experience .shock waves from the blast that ripple through their bodies and enter their brains. According to research, kinetic energy can affect soldiers who are standing hundreds or thousands of feet away from the initial blast. Using research to educate, Alexander states, there is "an increase mintracranial pressure and the brain motion relative to the skull. The blast wave, or overpressure, affects the brain immediately upon impact with the skull. Brain motion can occur hundreds of milliseconds after impact." In simpler terms, these wavelengths from blasts enter the brain and increase the pressure. The result is the brain of the solider moves like that of a bobble-head. As time progresses, even years after a blast, a breakdown of neural connections occurs. Think of thousands of strings running through your brain making connections in every direction from top to bottom. Now imagine hundreds of these strings never reach the top of your brain. These missing connections can lead to decreased motor function, depression, seizures, psychological problems such What do you think? Photo by Sara Pisak as Post Traumatic _Stress Disorder and other symptoms. Soldiers can go from experiencing none of these symptoms to all of a sudden experiencing several of them. These broken neural connections indicate soldiers are often unable to articulate their experiences and symptoms. Upon returning home, TBis are not the only problem soldiers face. The National Coalition for the Homeless lists the startling statistic that between "130,000 to 200, 000 soldiers are homeless on any given night." The National Coalition goes on to state that funding for homeless veterans often allows for only "8,000 beds." This means that 34 percent of the total homeless population are veterans. With funding, greater than 120,000 veterans (conservatively calculated) are left without beds, a home cooked meal and other basic necessities. Also as recently as last April, CNN published a story exposing the Phoenix Veterans Health Care System as having 1,400 to 1,600 ill veterans on a waiting list for care. When soldiers return home they encounter the challenges brought on by TBI, homelessness and inadequate funding. Often this is an invisible battle that is difficult to understand. Since TBis are often not perceived by the larger community, the injury is repeatedly overlooked. As we habitually assume "seeing is believing;" leaving soldiers without proper care. , Soldiers are required to enter the horrific conditions of war and society ignores the veterans' homelessness, injuries (both physical and mental) and other ghastly conditions upon their return. It seems the majority of society, especially those who control government funding and research only acknowledges soldiers' sacrifices on national holidays. By educating ourselves, we as a society can work to improve funding to further research the condition of TBI and work to decrease the number of injured, homeless What are some ways we can make a difference in local Veteran's lives? Is the government doing enough to help Veterans? A personal story of a Veteran who made an impact on your life or the community. Tell us on Twitter @ wilkesbeacon @wilkesbeacon W' sara.pisak@wilkes.edu • �). The Beacon - November 10, 2015 . Opinion 15 Colonels Talk Back Proper filtering or harsh censorship? Interviews by Luke Modrovsky In a recent New York Times roundt~ble discussion, debaters discussed the First Amendment of the United States Constitution around college campuses. This week, students were asked if they felt universities around the nation were responding adequately, not enough, or too much regarding censorship on campuses. The Beacon asked members of the Wilkes CommunityJ or a reaction to the news. • Photos by Jesse Chalnick Sean Ramsey Sophomore Entrepreneurship Giuseppi Durso Freshman .Criminology "I think schools are really cracking down on censorship, keeping kids with what they can say and what they can't say. We're losing a lot of free speech. [Schools] are on the borderline of doing too much:' "I think different areas in the United States have different discretion. Schools out in California have different opinions compared to schools around here. We agree on blatant things, but not everything:' Ashley Potkulski Senior Musical Theatre Glenn Weist Sophomore Criminology "I think they're doing a pretty fair job. I know I've had people come up to me and tell me about experiences that they've had in class where kids shouldn't be saying certain things, like they shouldn't be expressing certain opinions, but it is a free country:' "I feel that in some cases schools are doing enough, but in other cases, they are doing too much. It depends on what kind of school you're at and how big the school the school actually is:' I Morgan DeAngelo Sophomore Nursing "I feel schools censor what needs to be censored, but it doe'sn't really affect my daily life with the things that they do censor. That said, I think they are doing a good job in what can be done and what can't be:' Caitlin Klinger Freshman Early Childhood & Special Education "In my opinion, it all depends on the school that you're at. I know there are some schools that are far more conservative and they'll definitely censor things. It can vary between Catholic, public, private and others as well:' r �_J The Beacon - November 10, 2015 16 Opinion Reeves: Reflection_on my time spent in the U.S. military By James Reeves . Guest Writer James Reeves is a Veteran of the United States Marine Coprs and is currently a Wilkes University student. My 13 years in the United States Marine Corps can be described in one word, exhilarating. Every time I got the chance to deploy was a whole new journey in life. From -the day I went to recruit training in San Diego, CA to the time I received my DD214 (official paperwork allowing separation from the military) I was always excited and anxious to see what was around the comer. For instance, when I deployed to Iraq for the first time we were going out to do fortification for the Forward Operating Bases and I actually got attached to Recon (intelligence gathering) and got the chance to sweep for caches. Most people would look at that and think other and he would speak to me in broken I drew the short straw, but tell me would you English and I would speak to him in broken rather build things or play with explosives? Hogen. That's what I thought. I feel that my time in Okinawa was the Also in my 13 year service I got a chance most memorable because I actually got out to visit over 15 countries and have been to into the cities and met people instead of just every state in the U.S. except Wyoming and sitting on the base and doing nothing. I also the Dakotas. I know for a fact that most of learned a lot of history while I was stationed the people that I graduated high school with there. haven't even left (my home state) of Texas. One of the most crucial battles in WWII I spent an extensive amount of time in took place on this island. When you go Japan. I learned the local language and on the battle sites tour they will show you became known as "Geijin" or foreigner in caves where the Japanese would take the Japanese. They called me this because they Okinawans to be executed as well as getting · were always surprised to see an American to see the old machine gun nest sites. It was speaking their language. very educational from a military standpoint. I was on the southern Island of Okinawa It is one of the many reasons I am thankful where I actually got a chance to learn the for the experiences the military provided me. local Okinawa Hogen, language. I became friends with the Okinawan mayor, because ~ @wilkesbeacon he was wanting to learn English and I wanted : , james.reeves@wilkes.edu to learn Hogen. We would meet up with each Photo by James Reeves. Taken in Afghanistan. Sesame Street is brought to you by the letter "J" The beloved children's show will soon introduce "Julia;' a Muppet who has autism By Allison Rossi Staff Writer Sesame Street has been around for countless generations and is extremely well known. The show is loved by many children and has a great reputation. There is a lot of buzz.regarding Sesame Street's new character. Not only is the new character new to the show but this character is the first Muppet with autism. Elmo and Grover will have a new friend to hang out with and her name is Julia. Julia is orange with green eyes, and she is a part of Sesame Street's-Autism Initiative program. The website autism.sesamestreet.org is a website full of activities for the autistic community such as games, stories, apps and videos. The slogan is: "Celebrate the uniqueness of each and every child!" autism. sesamestreet.org explained: "See Amazing in All Children offers families ways to overcome common challenges and simplify everyday activities. At the same time, the project fosters an affirming narrative around autism for families and kids." The new character is going to provide awareness for the autistic community around the world. Now people who are Creative Commons affected by autism ( whether that be personally or other people in their life) obtain a better understanding of individuals who are impacted by autism in some way, shape or form. The new character will help individuals relate to people diagnosed with autism and how there are many positive aspects to this diagnosis. It is great that J\llia is a female character as well. Some people who are not familiar with autism believe that autism can only affect boys but this is false. Autism can and has affected both males and females across the world. This raises awareness and allows autism to be seen in a positive light. "I think a Sesame Street chara_cter with autism is a good idea simply because it shows kids at a young age that everyone should be treated as equals," said sophomore Nick Racanelli. "It brings awareness to those impacted and I think that it will have a great impact on others." Autism is growing rapidly across the world, and is the fastest-growing developmental disability. According the Autism Society, more than 3.5 million Americans live with an autism spectrum disorder. In March 2014, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued an ADDM Autism prevalence report. The report stated that autism has increased to one in every 68 births in the United States. Even though the character Julia will not be on the television screen this year, she will be there soon. This is a very positive impact that Sesame Street has created and hopefully this will create a domino effect on other television shows and movies. Julia is going to be a great addition to the other characters on Sesame Street. W @wilkesbeacon · al/ison.rossi@wilkes.edu �17 Opinion The Beacon - November 10, 2015 . Redeployment: Snapshots of war; sn~pshots of experience By Sara Pisak · Opinion Editor same elements of war. Sometimes I feel as a culture we struggle to understand the varying sentence: "We shot dogs" to the moment the experiences of those who fight and defend metaphorical and the literal smokes clears our rights because of war's brutality. If we in the final line, "where the· silence, the do not acknowledge societal or in this case, war's unpleasantries than they simply do not stillness, would end." Redeployment is a collection of 12 exist. · Redeployment allows the reader to view stories composed by Phil Klay. Klay was awarded the National Book Award for this those enlisted and veteran personnel by compilation. I read this work in February the soldiers' experiences whether they are to prepare for K.lay 's campus visit, private pleasing or disagreeable. Klay does not workshop and public r_eading. I desperately compose a character who is defined by the wanted to review this book when I first experiences of those around him/her. A picked it off the shelf a month or so before character maybe influenced by the actions K.lay's :visit. I decided against reviewing this of others but these actions are not confined text immediately ln favor of allowing the as the same occurrence. No one character startling images and disquieting diction to in Klay's work has a monopoly on human · sink in. I am definitely glad I did not review experience. Just as each story functions as both a this book after my first reading. Distance has separate entity and as a whole, so does each granted me the ability to know I have not judged a book by its cover and my initial character. Klay's . text showcases no one feelings of admiration towards this work person, who serves their country, feels, loves have not faded or are not unfounded. · or reacts the in the same matter. Redeployment Most texts can be admired or defined by a demands each fictional character and their single element or theme they strive to portray experiences remain separate and therefore, and portray well. For example, To Kill a each actual soldier demands respect for their Mockingbird is a revelation on race relations. individual experiences. While Klay and his characters demand The Great Gatsby showcases the decline of respect, Klay does not gloss over the the fundamental American dream and 1984 warns against the ideology of a totalitarian unpleasantries I spoke of previously. I system. It can be stated that Redeployment remember very vividly during both Klay's is primarily a work concerned with the fate private workshop and his public reading, several questions from students and audience of soldiers. member asking if Klay thought his striking Clas~fying the work as war vignettes is not incorrect but slightly inaccurate. However, images and sometimes profanity laden this novel covers most elements literary sentences pushed too many boundaries. I works try to showcase, ranging from family, also recall Klay's answer each time someone race, religion, war and peace, while focusing inquired about his startling words. He on the. plights and triumphs of the enlisted. stated, "These aspects deserve to be thought Creating a novel which touches on various about because people carry these things themes and subject matter is no easy task but with them." No matter the startling diction Klay achieves this feat through the structure and the staggering images, Redeployment of short stories. Redeployment consists deserves to be read and discussed as the text of 12 short stories effectively standing on · brings to life moments soldiers will carry their own, while overall complementing the with them long after they leave a warzone. consistent theme of showcasing the varying Nothing within this text is sugarcoated and the reader is fully plunged into the physical emotions of the enlisted. and psychological world of a soldier; a Having served himself as a U.S. Marine Corps Public Affairs Officer in Iraq, Klay is world they never expected. Many could find able to construct profound individual works Klay's diction a reason to be offended and and a concise and meaningful collection throw down Redeployment. Redeployment is that focuses on enlisted life. As a veteran, too powerful and too real to be ignored. Personally, three of the short stories that Klay is able to animate the emotions of his fellow soldiers through their character I felt contain the most poignant sentiments portrayal which would otherwise have gone are: "After Action Report," "Bodies" and "Ten Klicks South." I challenge everyone unexperienced or unacknowledged. to read Redeployment and not to be deeply The amazing aspect of the text is each short story illustrates a different race, religion or affected by the experiences portrayed in this value of a different soldier through each text. As academia and the reading public varying voice within the text. Further look to define the most recent cannon of illustrating no two people possess the same literature, Redeployment looks to become experiences; not all soldiers experience the the cornerstone. Redeployment is startling from its opening ns Sara's Score: ~ • Courtesy of Sara Pisak @wilkesbeacon sara.pisak@wilkes.edu r �_J The Beacon - November 10, 2015 18 Opinion Too mu.ch testing: A potentially failing mark By Jeanne Cannon Guest Writer As a soon-to-be teacher here in the Wilkes Teacher Education Program, all types of assessments are a huge topic in most of the courses. There is not one course, one good course, which does not bring assessment into a discussion in education. First off, what is assessi:nent in relation to a school? There are various definitions for assessment and the role it plays in teaching and learning. According to the University of Connecticut, "assessment involves the use of empirical data on student learning to refine programs and improve students learning." While this may be true that is not all assessment is supposed to be. The definition of assessment, given by the Glossary of Education Reform, refers to the "wide variety of methods or tools that educators use to evaluate, measure, and document the academic readiness, learning progress, skill acquisition, or education needs of students." This definition gives every aspect of what an assessment should be. Assessment needs to be an integral part of instruction, because educators must always check their students' understanding. In today's society, we are too focused on the·results; schools are too focused on test scores and more specifically, standardized tests. Standardized testing is any test that a student body must take where all the questions are common or the same. It is called standard because they are supposed to be scored in some consistent manner. The point of a standardized test is for comparison, and should be all about growth. The high stakes tests that are implemented here in the United States are always up for debate; test experts say that these tests are fair, while many educators in the schools and classrooms can debate that they do not, truly, measure the intelligence of a student. I am not an expert on testing but from what I have observed and discussed with many .educators, these tests that have consumed our nation's education system. They have grown to dictate the teachers, students, administrators, and the curriculum in some public schools. According to many students that I have discussed the standardized tests with said these tests are bullies. If a student can see that, why can't our government and leaders for education? · Many teachers have lost their ability to be creative in the classroom, since they are too focused on teaching test material. Also, the student's test scores are one of the most commonly used indicators of teacher performance. This means that teachers could potentially lose their job if their students do not have good or improving test scores. There are so many other downfalls to these tests and I feel that it is time to reassess our system. Thank goodness that No Child Left Behind Act is no longer implemented and the Obama administration has declared that the testing push has gone way too far. It is overkill with the amount of testing that is done and I am happy to see that our officials have at least recognized this. Kate Zernike, writer for the New York Times, has published The Obama administration has declared that students should have less than 5 percent of classroom instruction for taking tests and this is their way to "reduce over-testing." While this testing action plan may be nice, it is not enforced by any law but should it? Testing cannot be thrown out • the window completely. It is essential to classroom instruction; the emphasis on it is what needs to changed and it should not only be what educators do at the end. @wilkesbeacon jeanne.cannon@wilkes.edu Caitlyn Jenner: Making and taking steps toward tolerance By Rebecca Voorhees Staff Writer If you've been keeping up with .the Kardashians, you might have heard that Caitlyn Jenner was recently announced "Woman of the Year" by Glamour Magazine. Bruce Jenner, the Olympic gold medalist and famous celebrity, came out as transgender this past April and took the name "Caitlyn." Vanity Fair's cover photo, "Call Me Caitlyn," was the buzz of the summer and in her interview, Caitlyn revealed the personal struggles of accepting gender identity. Being named "Woman of the Year" is a great honor, but lots of people are offended by Glamour Magazine's decision, especially since last year's winner was the prestigious and talented actress, Lupita Nyong'o. But what is the cause of all this uproar and dispute? Caitlyn Jenner is a woman and uses female pronouns, but many claim otherwise. A person's sex is defined by their sexual organs, and Caitlyn has not yet gone through gender correction surgery; therefore, she is still biologically male. She did however get breast implantation surgery, and she also takes hormone supplements. There are many misconceptions surrounding the reality of transgenderism. People argue that a crossdresser should not be a representative for "Woman of the Year." A crossdresser, otherwise known as a transvestite, is not the same as being trans gender. The LBGTQ+ community defines transvestites as people who still identify with their assigned gender at birth, but dress up as the opposite gender as a form of expression. A transgender person does not identify with the same gender they assigned, and they may dress as the "opposite" sex in effort to transition into their desired gender. Women also feel that misogyny has resulted from Glamour magazine's decision. Nicole Russel, writer for The Federalist, stated, "By choosing Jenner as woman of the year, Glamour endorses the idea that men are better. at being women than we are. Glamour is sending a clear message about a new kind of feminist-driven patriarch, who pushes women out of our spaces and expects submissiveness of their feminist enablers." It is more than possible that Glamour Magazine could just be using Caitlyn Jenner as a cruel, and desperate ploy for attention. Publicity is business, and that is the reality of the media. It does seem discouraging and lurid for Glamour Magazine to pick someone as controversial as Caitlyn Jenner for "Woman of the Year," but I believe they chose her with all of the right intentions. Caitlyn Jenner struggled with transition for decades, and finally took the opportunity to better her life and well-being. In her Vanity Fair interview, she described what it felt like to be trapped in the lie she forced herself to live every single day. "ID was lying on my deathbed and I had kept this secret and never ever did anything about it, I would be lying there saying, 'You just blew your ·entire life.'" She may not exactly be the woman we are all looking for, but Caitlyn Jenner has helped society take one step closer to tolerance, and her remarkable feat of courage will set an example for future generations to come. @wilkesbeacon rebecca.voorhees@wilkes.edu What do you think about Caitlyn Jenner being named Glamour's Woman of the Year? Tweet us @wilkesbeacon �Sports The Beacon - November 10, 2015 19 Want your sport covered? Contact the sports editor: Rachel.Leandri@wilkes.edu Matthew Wotherspoon: From the pitcher's mound to the classroom "Naturally, baseball has always come easier to me than academics. But like anything in life, you get out what you put in. The effort I put forth matters the most whether it is my strikeouts on the field or the test grade I receive in the classroom. " -Wotherspoon Courtesy of Matthew Wotherspoon/Tim Klym Wotherspoon aims to strike out opponent for Riverdogs at a game earlier this year. By Rachel Leandri Sports Editor Matthew Wotherspoon may one day be starting for the Yankees, but until then, he is currently completing his college degree at Wilkes University. A native of Mountain Top, Pa., Wotherspoon graduated from Crestwood High School in 2010. Having numerous scholarship offers from an array of schools, he chose the University of Pittsburgh to launch his college career. "Matt is just a kid you root for," said Jerry Oakes, pitching coach for the University of Pittsburgh. Oakes has dealt directly with Wotherspoon during Wotherspoon's collegiate athletic career. "We've discussed the college ordeal when he signed his contract, and the most important thing we stressed is to make sure he obtains that piece of paper." After three years of pitching at the collegiate level, Wotherspoon's first break Wotherspoon winding up in his pitch to opponent. was when the Detroit Tigers drafted him out their greatest potential." After spring training this year, of Pittsburgh in his junior year. However, he turned the offer down by not signing so he Wotherspoon was sent to Tampa as a was able to attend his senior year of college. reliever then sent to Charleston, N.C. After his spring semester, Wotherspoon to play for the Riverdogs as a starter. He was drafted again, this time by the Yankees. remained in Charleston before being called He signed his contract almost immediately up for a spot start in Trenton earlier this . and was sent to Tampa, Fla. for a few days, year that is considered AA for the Yankees . flew to Staten Island for the short season Now in offseason, Wotherspoon is now team within the Yankees organization where · taking his six final credits at Wilkes. 90 percent of college athletes are sent to It was much more convenient to choose a local university close to home, launch their careers. When out of season and not training Wotherspoon said. Wotherspoon returns home to Pennsylvania Being involved with baseball for as long where he remains productive within school as he can remember, Wotherspoon feels his and working. In 2014, Wotherspoon spent best memories come from his professional his off-season commuting to Pittsburgh once career playing for the Riverdogs. "There's no better feeling than playing in a week for a night class in addition to taking Charleston on Thursday and Friday nights an online course. Wotherspoon also worked part time at in front of8,000 to 9,000 people, especially Orloski's Car Wash and Lube and provided when it's firework night," he exclaimed. baseball lessons to children and teenagers. "The ball park is an awesome atmosphere "It wasn't about the money for me," and one ofmy favorite places to play." Wotherspoon explained. "I thoroughly enjoy With the perks also come the obstacles. teaching kids and helping them improve to Wotherspoon finds one of the most challenging aspects of professional baseball to be the grind of playing 142 games in 156 days. The adjustment · of transitioning from a professional baseball player to a college student has not been the smoothest ride for Wotherspoon. Being in season half of the year from February to August, and out of season from September to January, the pace of schedule changes are difficult to digest. "It is almost uncomfortable to sleep in my bed at home for the first two weeks of off season," he said. "From constantly being on a regimented schedule with a set daily routine, to coming home only having to focus on my courses takes me for a loop." Though currently the main goal is to make it to the big leagues, Wotherspoon realizes that finishing his college education is paramount. @wilkesbeacon rachel.leandri@wilkes.edu r �...I The Beacon - November 10, 2015 Sports 20 Soccer makes finals for the first time in 10 years By Danny Van Brunt Asst. Sports Editor The Women's Soccer team has battled its way through the playoffs to earn themselves a spot in the MAC Freedom title match. It is the first time the team made the finals since 2005 and the third time for Coach John Sumoski. The Colonel's season came down to their match against Manhattanville. They needed to win to clinch the fourth spot in the playoffs. In a double overtime win, the Colonels reached a record of 6-10-2, which pushed them into the semi-finals. The Colonels were the first to score in that game, in the 11th minute. Lauren Essler shot against the goalie, and Emily Wirth took the shot after the rebound to score. Manhattanville scored in the 81 st minute, which left the game tied until double overtime. Nicolette Towlen shot at the goalie in double overtime and Micaela Oliverio scored off the rebound to win the game. Kate Mahoney made six saves. The Colonels entered the playoffs in the fdurth spot, and had to face Misericordia who was in first place in the conference. Mahoney came up big, with 12 saves in the game. Misericordia's offense was pressing the Colonels for most of the ga,me, but Mahoney stayed strong in the gQal. The game remained scoreless until the final shoot-out. Jess Benjamin scored the first goal, then Misericordia matched the goal making the score 1-1. Megan Lercara scored the second goal and it was also matched making the score 2-2. Elena Denger scored followed by a miss from Misericordia taking the lead 3-2. Ema Sabovic scored along with Misericordia bringing the score to 4-3. Brittany Gurreri scored the final goal sealing the victory and clinching the spot in the MAC finals against DeSales. Mahoney, Oliverio and Denger all made the Second Team All-MAC Freedom. They have all performed well throughout the season. Mahoney's goal saving average ranks her fifth iiJ. the conference, and she has the third most saves. She has saved more than 10 goals in three games, and one of those games was the 12 saves against Misericordia. She also has six shut-outs during this season. Oliverio has been the main offensive threat. She has five goals this season, and she leads the offense. "We've grown together as a team throughout the season. We had a little bit of a rough patch in the middle of the season because we were struggling to work together as a team," Oliverio said. She is happy how far the team has come. "It's so amazing to make it to the finals. Just the fact that we were the underdog made it ten times -more exciting to beat Misericordia and play in the final," Oliverio said. Denger anchored the mid-field and backline throughout the season. She has kept the shot count low from opposjng teams. "Although we lost some games, we were never beaten. I think that's a very key point because it shows our persistence and our inability to give up. I think the fact that we never let our record or the scores of some games trump our spirit is a key reason that we are in the position we are in," Denger said. Denger knows that her hard work and dedication has paid off this season . . The most memorable part of her season was the win against Misericordia. Following that was a huge dogpile and complete euphoria. DeSales beat the Colonels 4-1 in a game a few weeks ago. The Colonels have to play the way they have in their past two games to defeat the Bulldogs, who are the second ranked team in the conference. DeSales beat the third ranked team, King's, to take the final spot against the Colonels. @wilkesbeacon ~ ,,,, danny.vanbrunt@wilkes.edu . Courtesy of Go Wilkes U The women's s0ccer team cheers each other on as the starting lineup is announced at a home game. Wilkes vs Kings football gam_e preview: Continuing the rivarly By Andre Spruell Asst. Sports Editor On Saturday, Nov. 14, the Wilkes University football team will end their season taking on their rivals down the street: King's College. The winner of the game will be able to carry bragging rights into next season and will gain the Mayor's Cup which King's will defend this year, as they beat the Colonels last year 27-21. Although the Colonels fought back hard in the fourth quarter, the rally was too late and the Colonels suffered a tough loss to end their season as a result. The series has been evenly split the last six games, with the Monarchs winning the last two head to head meetings in close contests. The Colonels will attempt to turn the tide by notching a victory of their rivals. Both teams are struggling this season, as the Colonels are 1-7 while the Monarchs are a lowly 3-5 on the year. Getting a victory on Saturday Nov. 14 will be a solid way to end the season, while the losing team will have to swallow not capturing the Mayor's Cup for a whole year. This game should be very intense, drawing huge crowds from both sides due to the magnitude of the game and the rivalry. Not only is the game fun for the fans, the players always mark this games calendars when their schedule is released. Some of the noteable. players for the Colonels on the defensive side that will play a big role in capturing a victory for Wilkes are the tandem defensive linemen Jason Ugwu and Michael Fitz, linebacker Tanner Stengel who leads the team with 99 tackles, and defensive backs Jared Powell and Isaiah Robinson who both hold down the secondary for the Colonels. The offense for the Colonels will be led by quarterback Ryan Dailey alongside his partner in crime, running back PJ Incremona. Some of the targets at Dailey's disposal are wideout William Deemer, who has been a scoring machine, and tight end Garrett Armstrong, who has stepped up tremendously this season. With the season almost coming to an end, the Colonels will look to end their season on a high note to kick off next season with a positive outlook. ~ • @wilkesbeacon andre.spruell@wilkes.edu • �The Beacon - November 10, 2015 21 Sports Just al1other North Rockland tale: Jake Dimarsico The Beacon/Purvit Patel Dimarsico practices for the upcoming tournament at Kings College. By Brandon Gubitosa Sports Writer "The saddest thing in life is wasted talent;' said Jake DiMarsico, quoting Chazz Palminteri from his favorite movie 'j\ Bronx Tale:' DiMarisco grew up just outside of New York City, in Thiells, where he attended North Rockland High School. He began wrestling in Middle School, after watching WWE and his friends Matt and Mike Caputo wrestle. DiMarsico always dreamed of wrestling at the next level, and once he entered his junior year at North Rockland he began to realize that there was a strong chance that he would be able to compete in college. Junior year, he won his section title wrestling at 120 pounds, and was beginning to get some attention after putting up an impressive season. He returned for his senior season as a section champ and ended up repeating as section champ wrestling this time at 132 pounds. DiMarsico credits his performance trainer John Hoke for his success, as he put in the mindset of being the best and just not giving up and getting better every day. "Jake honestly has the most relentless work ethic in an athlete I have ever seen. He has a whatever it takes attitude to get better;' said Hoke. Hoke went on to tell a story about when Jake won his first section title. "He originally began the season wrestling at 132 pounds. Coach Swick and myself approached Jake with opportunity to drop down two weight classes to 120 pounds where we felt like he had the chance to win. Without hesitating he agreed to it and ended up winning the section title:' DiMarsico remembers that Hoke told him, "You have to be comfortable being uncomfortable:' Jake was able to drop 12 pounds in under two weeks which was not an easy task. "Everytime I work out or when I am in practice I push my body to its limits to get better. I don't cut myself short and look to get better one percent every day;' DiMarsico said. After his freshman year at Wilkes, DiMarsico took a year off from wrestling as he was preparing to transfer to Cortland University. In the end, he chose not to go. 'j\ lot of good successful D 1 wrestlers take off a year and redshirt. They gain maturity for the sport;' said DiMarsico when talking about taking off a year from wrestling. DiMarsico finished his freshman year with a 10-9 record, and looks to improve on that record this upcoming season. "When you wrestled in high school,,1ou could be going against wrestlers that~ou know you can easily defeat, compared to the competition as this level where there really is no easy match and every match is hard fought," said Jake describing the difference in competition from high school to college. Last year, the Colonels sent 10 wrestlers to compete at the Eastern Regionals. Four of them went on to compete in the NCAA Championships. DiMarsico hopes to join them this season. He will wrestle at 141 pounds, joining five other Colonels competing for the top spot. You can ask anybody from North Rockland, and they'll just tell you this is just another North Rockland tale. . . . . @wilkesbeacon • brandon.gubitosa@wilkes.edu Field hockey season recap By Mark Makowski Sports Writer Last Wednesday, the Wilkes field hockey team entered the·MAC Freedom Tournament for a rematch with FDU-Florham. After last year's 1-0 loss, the Colonels looked to redeem themselves. However, FDU-Florham would again get the best of the Colonels and defeat them 4-1, ending their season. Sophomore Forward Keighlyn Oliver provided the only offense for the team as she scored a goal in the 65th minute of the game. Even though they had an early exit, the Colonels did however have a great regular season. They compiled a 10-9 record, and went 4-3 in conference play. This roster is filled with talent in every position; for a team that is only losing three seniors, this is a bright spot to build on. Oliver will be sad to see the leaders of the team go. "Our seniors Lexi Thompson, Alexis Reed and Savannah McCauley led the team;' she said. "They were great examples, friends and teammates who pushed us to get us to where we needed to be:' Next year, Junior Midfielder Maura Anistranski will be back on the field in full health after suffering a season ending injury in the first conference game of the season. Coach Sara Myers was not only impressed with her whole team this season, but what the teams of the next couple of years will look like. She has been impressed with freshman backs Hayley Gayoski and Alyssa Adams as well as goalkeeper Dallas Kendra. "Haley is one of the most talented defenders in our conference. She is a solid force and she controls our defensive circle;' said Coach Sara Myers. 'J\lyssa Adams has been impressive as our left back;' she continued. "Her speed, knowledge, and game sense make her a standout:' "Dallas Kendra has been our starting goal keeper all season. As a freshman, she has been put in many high pressure situations and has handled herself like a seasoned veteran. She is exactly what we needed this year:' Although her field hockey playing days for the Colonels have come to an end, senior forward Savannah McCauley has gathered a lot of memories not only while on the field but off it as well. "I have a ton of awesome memories with this team;' she explains. 'j\ few of my favorites include our swimming pool workout this The Beacon/Jesse Chalnick Marissa Surdy prepares for the upcoming playoff game at a recent practice. preseason, our costume practices, and our game against Eastern where we really came together as a team:' As the Colonels look forward to next season, . they also must look back to this season. If you are not able to build chemistry and have every player out there giving their 100%, then success may not occur. "This was the first team that I played on that no one ever really considered each other as freshman, sophomore, junior or senior;' McCauley explains. "We all viewed and respected each other as the same, and sometimes I would forget the age differences. I think that's what made the team so special:' . . . . @wilkesbeacon · . . mark.makowski@wilkes.edu r �_J Sports The Beacon -November 10, 2015 22 By Purvit Patel Sports Writer Cassie Morey majors in pharmacy at Wilkes University. From Chemung, NY., Morey is a butterfly/sprinter for the Women's swim team at Wtlkes. Q: What was the driving force behind your decision to come to Wilkes? A: 1 was looking for a well-established pharmacy program that wasn't too far from home. When I visited Wtlkes, I really liked the atmosphere and small campus, and I knew it was the right school for me. · Q: What are your post-graduation plans in terms of a career? A: There are so many career options in pharmacy and 1 still have a few years to think about it, but as of now 1 see myself being a clinical pharmacist in a hospital or working with children as a pediatric pharmacist. Q: What are7our ho~ for your senior season as a Colonel? A: My personal goals for this season are to break my I 00 yard and 50 yard butterfly records and have personal bests in my 100 yard and 50 yard freestyle. My goals for the Women's team are to be in the top eight this year at MACs and make the podium for all of our relays. Q: When/Why did you first begin swimming? A: rve always loved swimming but I didrit join a team until my freshman year of high school I had a lot of friends wbo were on the team and l thought it might be something I would be good at and I ended up really loving it. Q: 1f you had to choose one thing about Wilkes' Swimming Program thatyou could improve, what would it be? A: I would love to see an aquatics center built for the swim tea,m. That may be unrealistic at this point but hopefully sometime in the future Wilkes will have their own home pool. Q: Do you have other sports/interest/ hobbies off of the field? A: I played softball in high school, but I enjoy watching and playing all sports. I also like to do a lot of outdoor activities back home like golfing, four wheeling and fishing. Q: Whp would you say is the m~st influential person in your life? :A: Definitely my parents. They always support me in everything 1 do and have always been there for me. They are both very hardworking and have given me so many amazing ppportunities in life and I am so ~ankful for them. Q: A quote you li~e your life by? A: "Do something today that your future self will thank you for:' Q: What does "Be Colonel" mean to you? A: To me it means working hard in and out of the pool Being Colonel is giving I 00 percent in the classroom, at practice and at meets. It is about leading by example and building a team around comradery and sportsmanship. _ , Q: If you could have dinner with a famous person from 1he'past, who would it l>er A: I would choose Missy Franklin. She isn't from the past, but she is one ♦f my biggest idols. She is only 20 years oldand is a tourtime Oly.napk gold medalist• swimming @Willceabeacon purvit.pate~.edu 1· I �The Beacon -November 10, 2015 Sports 23 ;J By Purvit Patel Sports Writer Austin Paisley majors in pre-pharmacy at Wilkes University. From Sugarloaf, Pa., Paisley is a member of the Wilkes men's swim team as his position is a sprint swimmer. Q: What was the driving force behind your decision to come to Wilkes? A: I was entranced by both the pharmacy pi:ogram and the nice people on campus. Q: What are your post-graduation plans in terms of a career? . A: I hope to get a job as a hospital pharmacist. Q: If you had to choose one thing about Wilkes' Swimming program that you could improve, what would it be? A: I would really like to see more students to come out to swim meets and athletic events in general. Q: Do you have other hobbies out of the pool? A: I like to play basketball, baseball and any kind of sport. I also enjoy spending time with my friends here on campus. Q: Who would you say is influential person in your life? A: Siddartha Gautama. Q: A quote you live your life by? Q: What are your hopes for your season as a Colonel? A: "Life's too short to be _anything but happy." A: My hopes for this season include getting MAC qualifying times for multiple events. Q: Do you have any advice for the freshmen student athletes beginning their freshman seasons and semest~? q; Wnen/Why did you first begin swimming? A: I started swimming competitively for the first time in college. I missed sports and wanted to play one in college. A: Show school pride and work hard both in the classroom and outside it. @wilkesbeacon purvit.patel@Wilkes.edu �_J The Beacon - November 10, 2015 � 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 <p>This is Wilkes University's <em>Beacon</em> Newspaper collection, 1947-present. We also have digitized copies of the <em>Beacon's</em> predecessors, <em>The Bucknell Bison Stampede</em>, 1934-1935 and <em>The Bucknell Beacon</em>, 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>.</p> <p></p> <p>Missing Issues:</p> <p>1947 August 8th<br />1947 September 5th<br />1947 October 3rd<br />1947 October 17th<br />1947 October 31st<br />1947 November 21st<br />1947 December 19th<br />1948 September 9th<br />1950 April 28th<br />1953 April 10th<br />1962 February 2nd</p> 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 2015 November 17th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2015 November 17 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper 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/29f76357554500eea3ab264527cd99ed.pdf c985be3971b55b6e11a3b2dcf274f5fa PDF Text Text IHIIE B 6IEA (C(O) THE EACON The Beacon - November 24, 2015 Est. 1936 i:;;..__,;,,;;; Pa. Newspaper Association Member Volume 69 Issue 10 The news of today reported by the journalists of tomorrow. “Root, little pig, or die:” Wilkes faculty battles Alzheimer’s Disease pg 12 Photo courtesy of Marketing Communications President Leahy and Dr. Harold Cox shake hands at the dedication for Harold Cox Hall. Cox suffers from Alzheimer’s Disease. �News The Beacon - November 24, 2015 Editorial Staff 2015-16 MANAGERIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief - James Jaskolka Managing Editor - Ashley Evert Adviser - Dr. Kalen Churcher Social Media Director - Alyssa Mursch Seeking Advertising Director SECTION EDITORS News - Sarah Bedford LA&E - Nicole Zukowski, Justin Topa Opinion - Sara Pisak Sports - Rachel Leandri ASSISTANT EDITORS News - Gabby Glinski LA&E - Austin Ely Opinion - Open Sports - Danny Van Brunt, Andre Spurell DESIGN EDITORS Nicole Kutos Interested in joining the Beacon? To learn more about the positions we offer and what you can do, contact james.jaskolkabutler@wilkes.edu 130 S. River St. First Floor, Conyngham Hall Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 Phone - (570) 408-5903 www.thewilkesbeacon.com 2 News Have a breaking story or a press release to send? Contact the news editor: sarah.bedford@wilkes.edu Beacon Briefs Toys for Tots Drive The men’s lacrosse team is hosting a Toys-For-Tots campaign from now through Dec. 18. Please consider donating a new, unwrapped, child-appropriate toy (no guns, knives, or food) to help brighten the holidays for a child in need. Donations can be placed in one of the bins in UCOM or the Student Center. New WGS Newsletter Now Available On-Line The latest edition of the Women’s and Gender Studies Newsletter is now available online. Learn about the upcoming spring WGS conference, WGS students and alum, and more. Go to: http://wilkes.edu/academics/colleges/arts-humanitiessocial-sciences/behavioral-social-sciences/womens-and-genderstudies/newsletter/index.aspx Calendar Reminder to all According to the University’s Academic Calendar, Tuesday, Nov. 24 is to follow a Thursday class schedule.Thanksgiving Recess begins Nov. 24 at 10 p.m. Fall classes resume Nov. 30 at 8 a.m. ASME Backpack Fundraiser The ASME Club is selling backpacks bearing the Wilkes University logo for $25, payable in cash or by checks made out to “Wilkes University ASME”. Selling locations are the Mechanical Engineering Office in SLC 141 and the Henry Student Center during club hours on select days. Email requests can be sent to the club president Joshua Reightler at joshua. reightler@wilkes.edu or the Engineering Department secretary Renee Chirico at renee.chirico@wilkes.edu. SG Notes: Club reports; ASME, SAE Mini Baja Veteran’s Club fund request; Captial Projects By Toni Pennello Staff Writer Week 11 Wilkes University’s Student Government met on Wednesday for its weekly meeting. Stephen Lee, representing the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), delivered a club report. ASME will be selling backpacks with the Wilkes logo on them for the remainder of the semester. The backpacks are $25. ASME will continue to fundraise and perform community service this semester and will host their 10th annual car show next semester. The SAE Mini Baja club, represented by Jeremy Yeoman, should be beginning construction on their car soon. It is expected to be finished by the end of the semester, and next year will be spent testing it. The club required at least $10,000 to build the car, and have been receiving funding from alumni and other organizations. Last week, the Veterans Council requested $375-$500 for T-shirts to promote their self defense seminar, which will take place Feb. 23 from 11 a.m. to 1p.m. The Veterans Council hopes that the T-shirts, which will be given away for free, will raise more awareness about the event. The council reported that $375 would cover the cost of 75 shirts, and $500 would cover 100 shirts. Student Government voted unanimously to allocate the $500 for 100 shirts. This was the last request for funds of the semester. The Capital Projects committee requested a total of $40,000 for updates to The Martz Gym. According to John Scalese, much of the equipment is 13 years old, and most have a warrantee of 5-10 years. Updates would include at least five new elliptical machines, new bikes, three decline benches, foam plyo boxes to replace the current wooden set, and perhaps a new dumbbell set as well as kettle bells. According to the Library Council, construction of the front desk in the library is finished, and it should be opened back up sometime this week. MSC will be accepting nonperishable food donations as well as money to buy food items to benefit the Zion Baptist church. Students who donate will be entered into a raffle. The Commuter Council will be offering free hot chocolate and cookies in the sub during club hours on Dec. 1. On Dec. 14 at 8 p.m. the IRHC will be holding its end of the year study break. They will also be collecting money and Toys for Tots in exchange for raffle tickets. The council reviewed the Treasurer’s report and the budget is as follows: All college: $749.88. General: $1,036.38. Conference: $0.00. Spirit: $0.00 for a Student Government total of $1,786.26. table of contents news................2 life, a&e...........7 spread............12 opinion..........14 sports............19 �The Beacon - November 24, 2015 News 3 Terror attacks in Paris, failure of shared intelligence services International community rallies with France while some instill fear in citizens By Sarah Bedford News Editor On Nov. 13, 129 individuals were killed after terrorist attacks at a concert hall, the Stade de France and numerous bars and restaurants conducted by the Islamic State in Syria and Iraq were completed on Friday evening. “The ferocity and frequency (second attack in 10 months) are concerning,” explained Dr. Andreea Maierean, visiting assistant professor of political science. The attacks happened less than a year since January’s attacks at the Charlie Hebdo office, which left 12 individuals dead. Maierean explained that the Nov. 13 attacks were a result of “a failure of French intelligence services, but also a failure to share intelligence and operational military information between Europe and the U.S.” While the United States has the Patriot Act that consists of mass surveillance on citizens, France has also created its own version of the legislation. In essence, the act can give the French government’s intelligence agency similar powers to the U.S. legislation which includes the “power to tap cell phones, read emails, and force Internet providers to scan customers’ Internet use for information upon request,” according to Digital Trends. While French citizens have reacted with resilience and dignity amidst the events, Maierean explains that they are entitled to hold their government to a high standard. “Once we give up our right to privacy, we maintain the legitimate and reasonable expectation that information obtained from surveillance is used to prevent terrorist attacks,” she said. 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Jan. 7, 2015 v,.-G oogle My Maps “let them win.” Graphic By Israel Rodriguez The notion of fear is an aspect that American politicians have latched onto, dealing with the arrival of has bred fear and xenophobia (hatred of Syrian refugees into the United States as well foreigners) into citizens. “She (Le Pen) and her party already have as to other countries. “Sadly, politicians will continue to exploited the situation and created more fear disappoint us as they politicize this event and more intolerance,” Maierean said of the to obtain electoral gains,” Maierean said, party, which has far right political motives pointing to French politicians such as Marine including a rigid stance on immigration. “If we continue to be intolerant we’re only Le Pen, president of the Front National who f)~,$'1 going to make things worse,” she said. News reports flooded in on the status of the assailants, claiming that family members did not know that they were involved in the terror organizations. Maierean explained that this is quite possible as “they don’t socialize the way we do... they only hear one brainwashing ideology,” adding “we judge them based on the family relations we have, but their circumstances might be very different” Due to the cultural differences, many of the assumptions made by American politicians as well as mainstream media has escalated and propagated the intolerance Maierean spoke of. “The media likes to simplify and oversimplify things,” Maierean said, calling the issue at hand is multilayered as it deals with terror groups and also generalizations made about religion. “Normal Muslim believers condemn the death of any human being,” Maierean said. This notion was further spread though the “Not in My Name” social media trend emerged as Muslims rallied in support of France. This was not the only act of unity displayed despite the tragic events. “One of the most powerful videos was the French people leaving the stadium singing “La Marseillaise,” she said. “We should focus on what unites us,” Maierean concluded. “There is immense common interest between France, United States, and other allies shaped by our shared values of democracy and liberty. We must continue to possess the belief that these values will ultimately prevail against the idea of ISIS” @wilkesbeacon sarah.bedford@wilkes.edu Politicians place blame on refugees; mentality of terror groups on youth members On Nov. 16, Governor Tom Wolf released a statement that Pa. will still accept Syrian refugees: “To assist the settlement of families fleeing the humanitarian crisis in Syria, the Federal Government coordinates with local charitable organizations in Pennsylvania and other states. Pennsylvania will continue working with the Federal Government to ensure that all individuals have gone through the proper screening process.” While the admittance of refugees into the country has sparked debate, Dr. Andreea Maierean, visiting assistant professor of political science, explained that stopping refugees from entering the country will not stop terrorism, but instead will instill more of the radical thoughts of terror groups like ISIS into its followers. The attacks are typically put into motion by young men of the organizations. These men are typically in their early to mid-20s, citizens of the European Union and according to Maierean, they are “frustrated young men who are part of a minority and are not integrated.” She added that they live in ghettos on the outskirts of major cities like Paris, they have a different native language and they practice a different religion. Due to the feeling of alienation and the lack of education many of the men have, they are very vulnerable to the “brainwashing” of terrorist mentality. Maierean explained that the leaders of the groups often tell them that “the western world does not want them” and the actions by politicians only supports that notion. “If we continue to be intolerant we’re only going to make things worse,” she said. Calling the refugees a scapegoat to politicians, many place blame on the individuals for the cause of the terror attacks which is not the case, according to Maierean. “There are forced connections with the refugees crisis because it’s easy to do so,” Maierean said. �The Beacon - November 24, 2015 News 4 Motor Voter Law passed in California; automatic voter registration Step in right direction but hinderance to those without license By Toni Pennello Staff Writer In October, The New Motor Voter Law was passed in California. This new law means that anyone receiving a driver’s license or other identification in the state will be automatically registered to vote. Democratic group iVote is pushing to pass this law in all 50 states. The purpose is to ensure that all Americans are able to register, and hopefully increase voter turnout. According to census.gov, the 2014 congressional election showed the lowest voter turnout since 1978. Will automatic voter registration increase voter turnout? Dr. Thomas Baldino, professor of political science, doesn’t think it can hurt. “I want more people to vote, and to be able to vote one must be registered,” Baldino said. “Putting arbitrary or difficult obstacles in the path of people who are wishing to register, that’s a problem.” Political science Professor Dr. Kyle Kreider agrees that this might be a necessary step in increasing voter turnout. “I support automatic voter registration because I believe the ‘costs’ associated with voting should be kept as low as possible,” Kreider explained.  Baldino referred to various practices that don’t necessarily hinder people from registering by law, but end up doing so accidentally. This includes the need to show an ID and birth certificate to register. “Not everyone drives, and typically people who don’t drive are poor. Poor people are hindered in their ability to register, which means you’re shutting them out of the voting process,” Baldino explained. If someone who wants to register does not have a required birth certificate, they will need to pay to get a new one, which Baldino referred to as an “artificial cost to vote.” The New Motor Voter Law is still mostly exclusive to American citizens who drive, however. “I’m worried about the people who aren’t driving,” Baldino explained. “If you’re going to give those people who do drive an automatic registration, what are you doing for those who don’t drive? Those who aren’t driving are more likely older, or poor.” Both Baldino and Kreider expressed skepticism for how effective automatic voter registration will be to help voter turnout. Kreider explained that there are two separate problems: voter registration, and voter turnout. “It’s true that there are some people who’d Pennsylvania DRIVERS LICENSE EXPIRES 10-10-2017 JANE DOE 123 MAIN STREET SMALL TOWN, PA 75273 Jane Doe REGISTERED ✓ TO VOTE PA Graphic by Ashley Evert like to vote on Election Day but can’t because they are not registered to vote.  However, by and large, those who are not registered to vote are ones who would not vote on Election Day anyway, even if they had that opportunity,” Kreider said. “We need to help lower costs but be mindful that voter turnout won’t increase a great deal because of this.” Although it has its drawbacks, both Baldino and Kreider feel that this is a step in the right direction. To Baldino, the more pressing issue lies in the fact that people are actually against automatic registration. “There are states like California who are working hard, or at least creating conditions to expand participation,” Baldino said. “But there are other states that are putting up more roadblocks to voting. That is more troubling to me than making it easier.” @wilkesbeacon toniann.pennello@wilkes.edu “Voting: What can the U.S. learn from other countries?” The Beacon/ Gabby Glinski On Nov. 17 Roland Rich, Former Executive Head of the United Nations Democracy Fund, presented, “What can the U.S. learn from other countries?” Rich highlighted several other countries’ government and voting system concepts that differ from America’s. One of the main points of Rich’s presentation encouraged the U.S. to implement a stronger Federal Election Commission to regulate the voting process and system. (At left, is Rich. At right, Wilkes University Provost Dr. Anne Skleder addresses audience members. �The Beacon - November 24, 2015 News ‘Kirby cat’ in need of a forever home; adoption By Sarah Bedford News Editor Housed beneath the steps of Wilkes University's Kirby Hall resides the smallest member of the campus community. The little Colonel, known to some as Buttercup or Marshmallow and to others as Sally, is an adult grey and white cat who has become a loved asset to students who daily walk through campus. Elizabeth Bracco, a P3 student explained that she and her friends enjoy spending time with the Kirby Cat. “I am in the library almost every night and so I bring her a bowl of cat food on my way to the library,” she said. “My friends and I play with her during study breaks and on our walk home.” The cat is very friendly, though shy at first, according to P2 student, Jimmy Steigerwalt. “She was very shy the first time I met her and wouldn't let me pet her,” Steigerwalt explained. “Later that night, I walked over to her little cat house under Kirby while she was sleeping. She woke up when she saw me, so I put my hand out and she started purring and let me pet her. Ever since that moment, she has been the friendliest cat I've ever met.” The students believe that the feline once had a home but has since been abandoned. “One student told me that she was someone that graduated last year's pet, and just left her here after they left, which is extremely sad,” Bracco said. “When I feed her, she does not stand over her food while she eats it; typically stray cats are very protective over any food that they may receive,” said Amanda Gerberich, a P3 pharmacy student. “I worry what will happen to her if she is outside for the winter.” The cat appears to be neutered as it’s ear has been clipped, which according to Jen Reese, a volunteer at Blue Chip Farm, an animal refuge in Dallas, Pa, is what some organizations do to show that the cat has been spayed or neutered. While students at Wilkes love seeing the four legged friend, many worry about her whereabouts during the winter months. “I realize that finding someone willing to take in a stray cat is a tall order, but I hope that a true cat enthusiast is able to take her in,” Steigerwalt said. At present, members of the campus community have provided the Kirby cat with a shelter and bed along with cat food and milk along with companionship. “A lot of other students play with her, which I think is great,” Bracco said. “There have been numerous people that will feed her or leave her milk. She even has two beds 5 The Beacon/ Purvit Patel Concerned students wish to find the feline a forever home before the cold, winter months. under the staircase, which is so sweet.” Steigerwalt agreed adding, “I feel that it shows the character of Wilkes students.” Due to the change in season, these students would like to see the Kirby Cat find a permanent home. Reese explained that at present, Blue Chip is caring for roughly 200 cats and not currently taking more in as they receive calls for stray cats each hour. She added that even when cats are brought into the shelter, they don’t always adjust well to the other cats and with older cats, it’s much more difficult for them to find homes. Reese felt that the best option for the cat would be to start an outreach on social media to see if someone within the campus community could care for her. Students attested to the cats likability, hoping to find her a forever home. “Although she can be shy around strangers at first, she is very friendly once you are able to pet her for the first time. Considering how clean and well-kept she is, I think she was a former house cat and could easily transition to being adopted as a house cat,” Steigerwalt said. “She is super friendly, loves attention, and is need of a good home! She is fixed, relatively very healthy, and very active,” Bracco added. For individuals interested in volunteering at Blue Chip Farms, call (570) 333-5265. @wilkesbeacon sarah.bedford@wilkes.edu New full service Starbucks coming in Spring 2016 semester; UCOM By Dian McKinney Staff Writer A full service Starbucks being placed in the Gambini’s Cafe will be the next new addition to the list of alterations being made to Wilkes University campus. Additions already made this past semester include the Gateway Project and the POD. Whereas previously there had only been a few coffee options in the “We Proudly Serve Starbucks,” there will soon be a full menu upgrade for all beverages hot and cold. Latte’s and frappuccino’s will be included. In addition, there will be pastries and sandwiches that are typically served at other full Starbucks around the country. In addition to a menu upgrade, Wilkes is also adding new indoor and outdoor seating, including umbrella tables in the Gateway for students to lounge and enjoy coffee and fresh air. Similar to many of the upgrades that were made on campus, the new Starbucks is giving students a safer option as it is closer to campus than the Dunkin Donuts and Starbucks in the Square. Students who need coffee late at night would usually travel to the Square will soon have option to get coffee and many other necessities right on campus. This Starbucks is also a much safer alternative than traveling to get coffee in the Square because it is directly across from the Public Safety Headquarters. Rather than taking a long walk to get coffee before a late night study session, one can simply go on campus. Construction on the Starbucks began on Nov. 6 and should be completed sometime in the beginning of January; just in time for the Spring semester. Flex Dollars, Dining Dollars, and cash will be accepted. In addition, students will be able to use the Starbucks App that allows students to make and pay for their order, earn and track rewards, and send gift cards to friends. Gambini’s is also looking to hire 11 new employees, including Wilkes University students. This employment opportunity will involve two weeks of training in the new Gambini’s Starbucks. Although this is not a work study option, students are encouraged to apply if they are interested in becoming a barista. @wilkesbeacon dian.mckinney@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - November 24, 2015 News 6 Education Club raises funds for The Jared Box Project who find themselves in the hospital receiving medical treatment like chemotherapy. Within the club's care packages, they The Wilkes University Education Club included reading books, activity books, flash held a fundraiser to send care packages to cards, puzzles, art supplies, toys, etc. According to the organization's website, children ages 2-11 who are at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). The boxes more than 200,000 Jared Boxes have been delivered across the country. help to give well wishes this holiday season. The Education Club raised the funds by The club had set a goal to raise $500 to make 50 boxes but exceeded, raising $550 selling “Home is Where the Heart Is” long sleeve shirts. and creating 75 boxes. Karissa Hensel, the Education Club’s vice The care packages, known as The Jared Box, are plastic storage bins filled with small president who is also a junior early childhood toys and games for a specific age and sex. The with a special education certificate explained boxes serve as a diversion for young patients that the club was looking forward to working with the Jared Box Project and hopes to do so again. “When you look at the faces of these kids in the hospitals, then seeing the joy it brings them when receiving the boxes, we knew we wanted to bring that joy,” Hensel said. The Education Club is still working on fundraisers such as Wilkes Photos Courtesy of Karissa Hensel. Tumblers which By Sarah Bedford News Editor Left, Education Club President Theresa Kloeker and right, Karissa Hensel showcase a few of the Jared Boxes the organization created for the children in the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. The packages included books, games, art supplies, and toys. In total, the club created 75 boxes and hopes to pair with the organization again. they are they still selling. They will also be participating in Relay for Life. They will also be volunteering at the university Christmas party to watch the faculty and staff ’s children during the evening. For information on how to join the Education Club, contact Karissa Hensel or Theresa Kloeker. @wilkesbeacon sarah.bedford@wilkes.edu One Day Stand celebrates lung health; nonsmoking By Gabby Glinski Asst. News Editor On Nov. 19, a group of pharmacy held “One Day Stand” an event where students and faculty pledged not to smoke for a day. The group has been working closely with Susan Biskup from Passan Hall to develop the event. The results of a survey given earlier in the semester were presented at the event as well as information educating students and staff about the negative effects of smoking. According to the One Day Stand web page, more than 1,577 campuses nationwide have a 100 percent smoke or tobacco free policy in place. The program encourages campuses to take a One Day Stand pledge a tobacco-free policy for one day. @wilkesbeacon gabrielle.glinski@wilkes.edu The Beacon/ Jesse Chalnick �The Beacon - November 24, 2015 Life, Arts & Entertainment Life, Arts & Entertainment New language course for Spring 2016 7 Have a story or want your event to be featured? Contact the Life, A&E Editors: Nicole.Zukowski@wilkes.edu or Justin.Topa@wilkes.edu Mandarin Chinese offers language requirement diversity “I try to create a 100 percent target language atmosphere in class,” Jiang said. If she needs to translate something for a Are you interested in learning a different student she will use the English language. language? Or do you need to fill a general A majority of the time she will speak using education requirement yet? the target language, Mandarin Chinese. A new Mandarin Chinese course is now Through the Alliance for Language being offered to all Wilkes students. Learning and Education Exchange For the spring 2016 Semester, students Foundation (ALLEX), the university can register for Elementary Mandarin has the opportunity to offer this high Chinese I which is MAN 101 section A or quality language program for two years in B online. It is held on Monday, Wednesday, exchange for Miss Jiang earning her MBA and Friday at either 9 or 10 a.m. in business administration in the Wilkes The instructor for this course is Chendi graduate program. Jiang. She is “We have a from Beijing, desire to expand China and our language graduated from offerings,” said Dr. the University Diane E. Wenger, of Macau with a associate professor Bachelor’s degree and co-chair of in Economics. Global History and She previously Languages. “This taught another was just a really program at the good opportunity University of to offer students Washington in St. something very Louis. different.” Many people This exchange believe that if program has given -Dr. Diane Wenger you can speak a the university the language, you can chance to provide teach it. This is a basic misunderstanding students with an interesting course at no of foreign language teaching, Jiang said. additional cost. She wants to teach her students in a way Jiang knows that this language is hard that is very formal and standard to help for students to learn compared to French them understand the language and culture or Spanish, so she tries to make the class behind it. interesting and easier for students to get Her class covers basic conversations and started. includes contextualized exercises. She also “I want students to get a surprise that uses similar conversations but in different the language is different from what they contexts to challenge and encourage imagine or know (from) before.” students to think logically. Her hope is that students continue to By Amanda Bialek Staff Writer “We have a desire to expand our language offerings. This was just a really good opportunity to offer students something very different.” Photo Illustration The Beacon/Nicole Zukowski Offered in spring 2016, students have the chance to study elementary mandrin chinese under instructor, Chemdi Jiang. The course is three credits and counts are a foreign language. keep their interest and passion in Mandarin Chinese after the conclusion of the course. “I think it would be really good for students (or) anybody to broaden their horizons,” Wenger said. Learning a new language opens up opportunities for people to communicate and make connections with people around the world. If you have any questions or are interested in learning more about the program, contact Dr. Diane Wenger at diane.wenger@wilkes.edu or (570) 4084221. To find out more details about the course, contact Chendi Jiang at chendi. jiang@wilkes.edu. @wilkesbeacon amanda.bialek@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - November 24, 2015 8 Life, Arts & Entertainment A student’s reflection on gaining awareness World AIDS Day reminds that global health issues are local By Colleen O’Callaghan Contributing Writer Kihinga George, a 21 year old from Tanzania, visited Wilkes University from Oct. 6 to the 20. His trip was sponsored by Dr. Linda Winkler, professor of anthropology at Wilkes and a private donor, Ed Meehan. After 18 months of planning and working to obtain a visa for Kihinga he was able to spend two weeks in the United States. Along with Bishop Reverend Ralph Jones of the Northwestern Synod of the ELCA, Winkler founded an AIDS control program in Tanzania. Kihinga became an orphan at a very young age due to the AIDS epidemic in Africa. Since 2011, Zebra Communications, Wilkes University’s student-run public relations agency has raised money to support several other orphans as well as Kihinga. Meeting Kihinga in person, as a member of Zebra Communications, made me realize the AIDS epidemic is more important than I had originally thought. According to the United Nations Children’s Fund, in 2012, 1.2 million children were orphaned by AIDs and about 1.5 million people, of all ages, in Tanzania were living with HIV. I then decided to look at statistics in the United States about AIDS because in there are such high numbers in Tanzania. In doing so, I found on the United Nations Children’s Fund page for the United States, that there is very little information for the year 2012 when it comes to the subject. The only information that I could find were the highest estimation and lowest estimation of people of all ages living with HIV. In 2012, the low was 920,000 people in the United States, while the high was 1.8 million – a large gap. National HIV Testing Day in the United States is June 27. To find out where you can get tested, the CDC’s (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) website has a link to “Find Testing Locations.” All that is needed is the person’s city and state or ZIP code to find the locations closest to them. People can also filter their results to find what they are looking to get tested for more specifically, as well as find out if the facility offers HIV Testing for free, Conventional HIV Oral Tests, or testing for other STDs. According to the website for World AIDS Day, there are an estimated 34 million people, globally, living with HIV and more than 35 million people have died from HIV, making the virus one of the most destructive epidemics in history. Dec. 1 is World AIDS Day, which is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, show their support for people living with HIV and to commemorate those who have died from the virus. World AIDS Day is an opportunity for people to learn more about HIV and put their knowledge into action. The World AIDS Day website also stated that this day is important because although there are many scientific advances in the HIV treatment, people still do not know the facts when it comes to protecting themselves and others from HIV, or the shame and discrimination that remain all too real for many people living with HIV. To show support for people living with HIV, on World AIDS Day, people can wear the international symbol of HIV awareness and support – a red ribbon. Also according to their website, this day reminds the public, globally, that HIV has not gone away and that there is still a need to raise money, increase the awareness, fight prejudice and improve education. You don’t have to wait until December 1st. Call Caring Communities at 570-8292700 for a free HIV/STD testing today. Colleen O’Callaghan is a communication studies student. senior @wilkesbeacon colleen.ocallaghan@wilkes.edu Showing thankfulness throughout the community The Beacon/Nicole Zukowski The month of November, in assocation with the Thanksgiving hoilday, offers people and opportunity to reflect on their lives and give thanks for all that they have. Wilkes is challenging everyone to join the ‘30 Days Of Thankful’ challenge by posting on social media all that they are thankful for. The idea is to fill the Wilkes student center with thankful posts. Anyone with questions can contact Caitlin Czeh in the Interfaith Office caitlin. czeh@wilkes.edu. If social media is not your cup of tea then get involved with local causes or team up with the numberous organizations on campus who are supporting those in need this hoilday season. Ways to donate time or money Invite one or two international students to Thanksgiving and have a great opportunity to share an American holiday with someone from a foreign culture. Contact Georgia Costalas at the Center for Global Education and Diversity, Georgia.costalas@wilkes.edu for more information. Zebra Communications also will be teaming up the Salvation Army to kick off the organization’s annual Christmas Red Kettle Campaign, which helps raise awareness and financial support for vital Salvation Army programs during the holiday season and year round. Donate your spare change in the kettles located in the SUB. �The Beacon - November 24, 2015 Life, Arts & Entertainment 9 Keep an ear out for musical performaces to come in HUMANS OF WILKES UNIVERSITY December Staff Reports As the winter season comes into full swing many musical performances will be taking place at the Darthy Dickson Darte Center for the performing Arts and other locations to rejoice in the celebration of the season. Wilkes University Civic Band Presents “Solos and Ensembles: A Celebration of Wind and Percussion Music” on Dec. 6. Conducted by Dr. Philip G. Simon, the concert will feature music from ensembles of various sizes, ranging from double quintet to full symphonic band. The program features feature selections with student soloists: “Yorkshire Ballad” by James Barnes with tuba soloist Ryan Lamoreux and “Concerto for Two Flutes and Wind Ensemble” by Domenico Cimerosa, transcribed by Philip G. Simon and with flute soloists Sofia Soares and Meghan Ertle. The program will also feature “Chorale for Brass and Percussion” by Vaclav Nelhybel, “Little Symphony for Winds: Movement IV” by Franz Schubert and arranged by Verne Reynolds. Along with “Chorale and Shaker Dance” by John Zdechlik. Other selections include “March, Op. 99” by Serge Prokofiev and “Eternal Father, Strong to Save” by Claude T. Smith. Wilkes University Choral Ensembles Present In Dulci Jubilo on Dec 11. The Wilkes University Chorus and the Wilkes University Chamber Singers will present ‘In Dulci Jubilo’. This is a program of Christmas choral music and will be performed at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in WilkesBarre. The program includes arrangements of “Masters in this Hall,” “Children Go Where I Send Thee” and “In Dulci Jubilo,” as well as other Christmas music by John Rutter, Steven Sametz and Eleanor Daley. Also on the program is Franz Biebl’s “Ave Maria.” Both groups are directed by Steven Thomas, director of choral activities and chair of the division of performing arts at Wilkes University. The free concert begins at 7:30 p.m. and is open to the public. The University Chorus is the University’s largest choral ensemble and is open to any member of the Wilkes community, by audition in the begining of semesters. The Chamber Singers typically perform a wide range of a cappella repertoire, from Renaissance to contemporary music, and frequently collaborates with the Arcadia Chorale on the annual NEPA Bach Festival. For more information, please contact Steven Thomas at 570-408-4434 or steven. thomas@wilkes.edu. Wilkes University Flute Ensemble Presents Concert on Dec. 13. The Wilkes University Flute Ensemble will hold a concert at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 13 in the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center. Admission is free with refreshments to follow. A. Lish Lindsey, adjunct instructor of flute, will direct the ensemble. The program will feature the music of Boismortier, Clarke, Debussy, Grier, Rossini and Scarlatti, as well showcase solo flutists from the ensemble. The Dorothy Dickson Darte Center has helped to shape the lives of the many performing artists who have lived, worked, and performed on its stage, and it stands as a symbol of the University’s ongoing commitment to programs in the performing arts. It is located at 30 West River St., on the cornors of South River and South streets. The Beacon/Alexandra Devarie “My biological father is an alcoholic. He was a cop and that was a huge influence on his drinking problem. He couldn’t control and separate from work so when he would come home from the bar he would take his anger out on my mom. My mom really didn’t know what to do; she couldn’t rely on the police because they were his friends. When I was four years old my parents ended up in a bad domestic violence dispute. My parents divorced after the dispute. Soon after my mom and I were homeless. My mom eventually saved enough money up so we could get an apartment about 200 miles away from him. These events are huge influences on why I study psychology, criminology and why it was important for me to incorporate myself with the domestic violence service center.” -Lauren Chamberlain �The Beacon - November 24, 2015 Life, Arts & Entertainment 10 Januzzis Pizza & Subs Next to Movies 14 • For Delivery- Call 825-5166 • Wilkes -Barre. Kingston. Plains. Plymouth. Nanticoke $13.95 + tax large 16” 1-topping pizza & 2-liter soda $17.95 + tax $7.95 + tax each for 5 or more large plain pies $11.95 + tax $16.95 + tax 3 hot & cold subs mix &match $23.95 + tax 12- cut Sicilian pizza 12 -cut Sicilian pizza 2 tickets to Movies 14, 1 med- 1 topping & 1 order of wings pizza & 2 drinks $20.95 + tax large 16” pizza & 12 cut tray siclian pizza $12.95 + tax small 12” 1-topping pizza & choice of any sub $17.95 + tax 2 large plain pizzas toppings extra $18.95 + tax large 16” pizza, 1 sub, & an appetizer $20.95 + tax 24- cut Sicilian pizza $28.95 + tax 3 large 1- topping pizzas �The Beacon - November 24, 2015 Life, Arts & Entertainment OPINION: Putting the ‘B’ in LGBT 11 By Eric Casey Staff Writer It’s great that support for lesbian, gay and transgender groups have accomplished many incredible things. Recognition in the media has been a huge factor in the way Americans and the rest of the world have come around to respecting those who are different from them. With that being said I just have some basic questions. Where in the world is the support for bisexuals? It’s just something I have noticed very recently, but I’m sure the lack of recognition of bisexuals has always been high. It’s tiring to see news reports of a high school student coming out as gay to his or her entire class at graduation, or a vine celebrity coming out of the closet on YouTube, which suddenly causes a parade around them for days on end. There are even gay folks out there who seem to have apathy toward bisexuals by saying things like “oh you’re just going through a phase” or “come out as gay and join our side.” Ian Valles is a freshman secondary education major and part of Wilkes’ GSA (Gay Straight Alliance). He’s openly bisexual and had a lot to say on the issue. In regard to gays and lesbians Valles said, “They feel we can’t pick a side and we’re a detriment to their message. How can you oppress someone when you yourself are being oppressed the same way?” However, Valles thinks there has been small progress. “We’ve made strides in the general community and we’re much more accepted then we were ten years ago.” The worst attitude comes from straight people who say things like “batting for the other team I see?”, “pick a side already!” or even “so you get action twice as much?” It’s not that those are side-effects of bisexual people, rather they are personality traits seen in all genders. Em Leonick, a senior English major, had thoughts about those who ignore bisexuals. “I think it’s really counterproductive to the movement because I know there are people who don’t think they belong in the community as long as they’re dating someone who isn’t the same sex as them.” There is a lot of shame and negative stigmas that surround the bisexual community. We as a country talk about equality for gays and even recently transgender people. What about people who identify as bisexual? It’s almost like those spreading equality messages are only for equality when it suits them or when it’s for their own cause. According to You Gov UK, one in two young adults in the UK ages 1824 are not 100 percent heterosexual. That’s 43 percent of young people who do not register as a zero or six on the Kinsey Scale, where zero is completely heterosexual and a six is completely homosexual. The amount who did fall on either a zero or six was 52% of the 1824 year olds. The study also points out that with every passing generation, they seem to see their sexuality less fixed in stone like the previous generation. It’s time to stop pretending that bisexual people are invisible and some sort of myth. The media is to blame for the negative stereotypes surrounding the bisexual community. The few times that I do see bi character portrayals on television usually exasperates me. They are always portrayed as “sluts” and overly dramatic flirtatious people who just want sex. There’s almost never a character who identifies as bi portrayed as going through a rough time in their life with a serious storyline. “In the entertainment industry we’re ignored because they like to marginalize the LGBT community into just the gay and lesbian community because they make up a majority of it. We’re pretty much obscure and rarely mentioned”, Valles said. Junior English major Josephine Latimer also adds, “bisexual people are never really taken seriously. Their identities are always invalidated because of the fact they are attracted to both males and females, they’re not seen as queer enough to be part of the LGBT community.” She went on to say, “There’s this skepticism into whether they should be part of the community because the may be ‘straight passing’ since at the moment they happen to be in a heterosexual relationship.” Who knows if the future will be better for those who are bisexual? It’s hard enough being bisexual in the real world, but it’s worse not seeing fair portrayals in the media. Unfortunately people take what they see in their daily content viewing habits as 100% fact, when in reality it’s just fabricated. As time goes by the LGBT movement to acceptance looks promising to all who identify in this community. To me though, bisexuals seem to be the last part of LGBT that’s left outside looking in. To further that idea of bisexuals waiting to get their “acceptance,” Valles had the following to say about what he hears throughout campus and everywhere else in general. “There’s still naysayers and I’ve heard it on campus too. I’ve heard people who identify as bisexual say negative things about other bisexual people. It goes down the line because I also heard bisexual people say negative things about pansexuals and transgenders saying negative things about non-binary people,” Valles said. “It’s the mentality that you pick on people smaller than you which is a natural human thing as sad as that is.” @wilkesbeacon eric.casey@wilkes.edu Off Campus Premium Student Housing www.znproperties.com 570-592-3313 HOUSING AVAILABLE BEGINNING MAY 2016 $100 OFF FIRST MONTH’S RENT WITH THIS COUPON �The Beacon - November 24, 2015 12 “Root, little pig, or die:” the Dr. Cox story Dr. Cox , dressed in uniform, speaks with a student veteran during the Veteran’s Day ceremony. The Beacon/James Jaskolka �The Beacon - November 24, 2015 13 By James Jaskolka between his words. His frustration with the disease is clear, although he still keeps his sense of humor. Editor-in-Chief T he office of University Archivist Dr. Harold E. Cox looks like it belongs in a museum. Tucked in the back corner of the Farley Library’s first floor, it sits encased by streak-free glass. The furniture looks antiquated, but beautiful. The desk is a strong cherry-colored wood that radiates importance. Not a book is out of place, not a paper where it shouldn’t be. “It’s a most useful disease, because you can always excuse yourself,” Cox said. “If anything goes wrong, I can blame it on Alzheimer’s.” Those close to Cox realize the toll it takes on him. “I can’t imagine what it’s like knowing you’re losing your mind when you’re as smart as he is,” Vicki Mayk, director of public relations and friend of Cox, said. “He’s aware that he doesn’t remember,” Culver, a longtime colleague and close friend, said. “That’s the hardest part for Dr. Cox.” Some of Cox’s cleanliness comes from a strict military background, where organization is key; much of it, however, stems from the simple fact that he rarely spends time there. But Cox is a fighter, and he doesn’t give up. Even before his military involvement, Cox prided himself on his determination and endurance. He lives his life by a saying he’s heard since he was a child “Root, little pig, or die.” Cox is often seen eating breakfast in the cafeteria, or walking around campus visiting friends. Having worked at the university since 1963, Cox knows his way around the people and places on campus. He’s the only person at Wilkes who has been here for every president. He was here when Wilkes became one of the first schools to admit people of color. And rooting he is. Cox is currently part of an experimental drug testing for his disease, where he takes a regiment of pills for a year. He said he feels better than he did, but he and Culver both admit that it fluxuates. He’s seen so much of Wilkes’ history that as university archivist, he’s made it his personal responsibility to collect and preserve it all. “There’s no other historical memory here other than what Harold has collected in archives,” Bonnie Culver, director of the creative writing graduate program housed in the building named after Cox, said. “He’s made everything about Wilkes.” Courtesty of Marketing Communications Dr. Cox and President Leahy share a smile before Cox delivered a lecture in May 2013. Cox, a history professor emeritus who also teaches the required research class to creative writing graduate students, has a deep love for history. Cox spends his free time researching his own ancestry, finding out that he shares lineage with surprisingly famous people, such as Mac Bethad mac Findlaích, the historical Macbeth. For someone with such a passion for history, it seems sadly ironic that Cox’s own historical memory is continuously waning: Cox suffers from Alzheimer’s disease, a neurodegenerative illness that causes exponential memory loss and trouble with cognitive processing. When recounting stories, Cox is candid; he’s quick to share stories of blunderous ex-students and stories from his time as reserve command sergeant major for the U.S. Army; he moves rapidly from smug satisfaction at his own jokes to a tearyeyed somber when speaking of dead friends. Despite the candid confidence, Cox often trails off, letting long pauses linger More important than the medicine to Cox is his own willpower and reserve. While sharing stories about the military, Cox mentions the need to be strong and stand on one’s own. “You don’t raise competent people if you don’t make them think and learn to survive, particularly in this world,” he said. “He’s feisty, that’s part of what keeps him going. He doesn’t want to give up. You have to admire that,” Culver said. “Some people stay at home and don’t do anything. That’s not Harold.” When all is said and done, disease or not, Harold E. Cox is the kind of person to get what he wants, despite the obstacles. “I came into this world upside down with the umbilical cord around my neck. I almost was strangled to death. There are a lot of people that had probably wished it had happened,” he said, laughing. “But I’m perfectly happy here.” Root, little pig, or die. �Opinion The Beacon - November 24, 2015 Opinion 14 Have an opinion or want to write a guest column? Contact the opinion editor: sara.pisak@wilkes.edu Healthy for the holidays: Tips for healthy living Local fitness coach offers ways to feel your best during the holiday season By Maria Currie to satisfy you longer. Also, you should eat something small every 2-3 hours to avoid becoming too hungry and to keep your metabolism up. Guest Writer Maria Currie is an Star Diamond Independent Team Beachbody Coach. Tis the season for fun, families and stress. Buying presents, traveling and being around lots of food can wear you down. Did you know that the average American eats 32% more over the fourday Thanksgiving weekend alone? Despite your best efforts to keep unhealthy food out of your line of sight, you cannot control your environment as well as you can during the rest of the year. So, don’t let the holiday pressures interrupt your routine and make it even more challenging to follow your plans to stay healthy. Alleviate stress by taking the time to have a game plan. The easiest way to do this is to plan ahead and be proactive. Here are some tips to stay healthy during the holidays. 1. Don’t plan to lose weight. Yes that’s right! It is more realistic for people to set a goal of maintaining their weight. Trying to stay 100% on track during the holidays may be the exact thing that causes you to gain weight. One possible reason for this is the Forbidden Fruit Effect (or Theory of Psychological Resistance). Your longing for whatever it is you can’t or shouldn’t have. The deprivation is what makes holiday food all the more tempting. Get sweating! (and I don’t 2. mean running around Christmas shopping). Exercise helps you cope with the stress because it releases endorphins that help boost your mood and energy. The Department of Health and Human 4. Drink Up! Water that is. We were taught to drink six 8oz of water a day, but the science behind that one size fits all mentality has changed. It is now recommended that you should drink half of your body weight in ounces. For example, if you weigh 150 pounds, that would be 75 ounces of water a day. It’s also very difficult for the body to tell the difference between hunger and thirst. Try drinking a glass of water instead of grabbing a snack, you may just be dehydrated. Courtesy of Maria Currie Services recommends that for healthy adults you get at least 150 minutes a week of moderate aerobic activity or 75 minutes a week of vigorous aerobic activity. Also, add in strength training exercises at least twice a week. Muscle burns fat and boosts your metabolism. Don’t have a solid thirty minute stretch? Try three 10-minute bursts instead. What’s important is making the time. 3. Pack snacks. Packing your own healthy snacks will lead to less poor choices while traveling. You can have baggies of nuts, seeds and fruit. This way you are not tempted to grab junk food at the convenience store. If you want to pack a granola bar, choose a cleaner one that does not have a lot of ingredients and is high in protein 5. Portion Control - Sure, we all want that one special dish we only see once a year. So don’t deprive yourself ! Use your hand as a guideline for the portion you should eat. For example, a cupped hand is ½ cup and the palm of your hand is 3-4 ounces. Also, use a smaller plate to fool your eyes and keep portions smaller. A bigger plate equals more calories. If you go out to eat or a plate is prepared for you, cut everything in half to play it safe. 6. Get your rest - Even with all of the craziness, you want to make sure you are getting a good night’s sleep. Sleeping well can help you reduce your calorie consumption because it inhibits the release of ghrelin, an appetitestimulating hormone, while promoting the release of leptin, another hormone that limits hunger. Plus, it will help you keep your immune system in check and prevent you from becoming the Grinch. What do you think? What is your favorite holiday treat you wait for every year? What are some of your own tips for healthy living? Tell us on Twitter @wilkesbeacon Graphic Courtesy of Ashley Evert �The Beacon - November 24, 2015 Opinion Colonels Talk Back 15 Terrorist attacks in Paris: “What should governments do?” Interviews by Luke Modrovsky Photos by Jesse Chalnick Jacob Mensinger Junior English & Philosophy “As a country, our federal government remains united and empathtic toward the situation in Paris and the political turmoil it will cause. With regards to the refugees, I think it’s important that we remain open but we also must follow the law with regard to the screening process.” Brian Finnerty Junior Integrative Media “A lot of terrorist strength happened with all of the nonsense during the Cold War. At the same time, it’s not really a straight answer. We could stomp them into the dirt over and over again like we did in the Vietnam War, but that’s only one way to solve it.” Megan McGovern Sophomore Biology (Pre-Med) & Spanish “I think Americans need to be more accepting to people of different religions and cultures. However, I think America should be more involved in helping (prevent) terrorist attacks than we are currently. I think the countries in which there were attacks should also be looking to protect themselves too.” The city of Paris underwent a series of terrorist attacks from ISIS, who claimed responsibility for the attacks. Not only did they attack the city’s stadium during a highly attended soccer match between host France and visiting world champion Geremany, but they launched attacks on other sites throughout the French capital. Suicide bombers and ISIS members with AK-47s were the main methods for the attacks. According to CNN, innocent civilians were also held hostage during the entire ordeal. The Beacon asked members of the Wilkes Community for a reaction to the news. John Scalese Junior Finance “Obviously the whole thing is a tragedy. I’m happy that France is going after who did it. France isn’t just sitting there waiting for something else to happen. I’m happy that we have the idea that we shouldn’t let the any of the refugees into the country because they could possibly be terrorists but for some people that is wrong.” Ammar Sabanovic Junior Criminology “I think personally that we should all just get together and take out ISIS as a whole. We have enough firepower to definitely take them out. I feel bad for what happened over there. It’s obviously a tragedy but we could definitely prevent it in the future by taking them out.” Madison Becker Freshman Spanish “I feel very scared to see what the next step is. I know that the government is probably not doing what people think they should be doing by allowing refugees into America. I’m on board with it, but I don’t think they should be doing it right now. Although they’re coming here for a better life, I think we need to focus on keeping America safe instead for right now.” �The Beacon - November 24, 2015 Opinion 16 We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy Halloween By Gabriella Romanelli Guest Writer Fluffing garland at the top of a pajama display in my store, I excitedly hummed the tune of the Time Warp to myself. Doing a little dance as I climbed down the ladder, ready to see the late-night, double-feature, picture-show after my shift, I heard a squeal come from the customer at the register. “I thought your legs were a Halloween decoration until you started moving!” Instead of wearing merchandise from my store that night, I was festive in skeleton tights with a red mini-skirt and a graphic tee with juicy, red lips. It was, after all, the night before Halloween, and I was going to the midnight showing of Rocky Horror Picture Show after closing the store. The amused customer explained to me that from where she was standing, she could only see my legs through the doorway to the back half of the store, and not my upper body or the ladder. Her laughter faded instantly when she learned that the reason I was up there on the ladder was not to put my skeleton legs on display for Halloween, but to hang holiday decorations. “Don’t even remind me,” she groaned, recognizing that while it wasn’t even Halloween yet, the mall was already beginning to look a lot like Christmas. I have grown accustomed to these reactions and attitudes toward the holiday season throughout my five years of working in retail, and they become more common with every passing year. As if the consumer takeover of Thanksgiving through Black Friday wasn’t enough of a reason for customers to be obsessed with bargain-hunting and giftbuying, they are now being reminded of the pressures of presents as early as Halloween, making these disheartening comments multiply. Every year, my co-workers and I excitedly deck the halls on Halloween, only to strip them on Christmas Eve, before I’ve even eaten my grandfather’s fettuccine, or hurried my little brother to bed for Santa’s arrival. In retail, our sales holiday comes and goes before our real holiday gets a chance to begin. It is the irrational and disproportional prominence of the sales’ holiday over the real holiday that makes shoppers’ attitudes toward the holidays so negative. It is the reason I hear so many of them nervously and angrily say “I’m not ready for Christmas,” or worse, “I hate Christmas.” It is the idea that to be “ready for Christmas,” one must have a great deal of cash set aside for excessive amounts of presents. It is the absurd notion that the amount of gifts you buy and receive is more important than the fettuccine you eat and the people you share it with. Perhaps the reason I continue to decorate for the holidays in Halloween clothes year after year is because the meaning of the holidays has shifted from the home to the shopping mall. Commercialization of the holidays has led us to believe that preparing for Christmas means hunting out deals as early as Nov. 1, so that you can make the most of your money and maximize the amount of gifts under the tree. Instead of making the most of your money with unnecessary gifts this holiday season, try making the most of your time by spending it with the people that have made your holiday traditions and memories so meaningful in the first place. And if you’re going to buy the ridiculous battery-operated beanie with a string of illuminating Christmas lights, buy it for your bald father so that his head stays warm while the two of you make your house the brightest on the block every year. Make your purchase a thoughtful addition to your tradition, and don’t be embarrassed when he wears it in public when you inevitably need to run to the hardware store for a replacement fuse. @wilkesbeacon gabriella.romanelli@wilkes.edu Georgia O’Keeffe’s lasting influence on art and fashion By Allison Rossi Staff Writer Georgia O’Keeffe was an influential painter. She was born on Nov. 15, 1887. O’Keeffe passed away in 1986. According to biography.com O’Keeffe was best known for her flower canvases and southwestern landscapes. In her early years of life, O’Keeffe always had an interest in art. Later she went to study at the Art Institute of Chicago in the early 1900s. O’Keeffe moved to New York and studied with artists. One of the artists she studied with was William Merritt Chase, a member of the Art Students League. Eventually O’Keeffe’s connections began to grow leading to her first art show. Alfred Stieglitz, an owner of a gallery, showed her paintings to the public for the first time. The two of them eventually married. After the death of her husband in 1946, O’Keeffe moved to New Mexico and eventually passed away there in 1986. Today, O’Keeffe still has an enormous impact on fashion and art. Vogue made a statement about the anniversary of O’Keeffe’s birthday, Nov. 15. Vogue explained, “Way back in 1938, Calvin Klein purchased Georgia O’Keeffe’s Summer Days for a reported $1 million. Creative Commons The designer even met the famously private artist around that time, traveling to her Abiquiu, New Mexico, home Ghost Ranch, with Bruce Weber.” Vogue continued to provide examples of how O’Keeffe has influenced and continues to influence the fashion world: “Michael Kors name checked O’Keeffe at his Spring ‘16 show and nodded to her work with macro-florals, the steer skull, a favorite O’Keeffe motif which also turns up at Gareth Pugh Spring 2015. Tome’s Fall 2013 lineup took its cues from O’Keeffe’s elegantly androgynous personal style. At Valentino Spring 2012, O’Keeffe’s influence came to life in a clean easy southwestern spirit, and O’Keeffe was also the muse for Suno’s “feminized but cool” Spring ’15 lineup.” O’Keeffe had an enormous impact on art as well. The impact was so strong that there is a museum dedicated to her. The Georgia O’Keeffe Museum is located at 217 Johnson Street, Santa Fe, New Mexico. The museum displays approximately 150 oil paintings, nearly 700 sketches, pastel, watercolor and charcoal paintings all created by O’Keeffe. The museum also holds personal property of the artist such as her art materials, documentation and photography of her life and time period. The museum explained: “The art of Georgia O’Keeffe has been well known for eight decades in this country and for many years has been attaining similar prominence abroad. More than 500 examples of her works are in over 100 public collections in Asia, Europe, and North and Central America.” As mentioned previously, Georgia O’Keeffe’s first show was in New York. That first show’s work has been incorporated into hundreds of single and group exhibitions around the world. O’Keeffe will continue to influence art and fashion for years to come. The marvelous American modernism painter has impacted us for many decades. Georgia O’Keeffe stated, “I’ve been absolutely terrified every moment of my life - and I’ve never let it keep me from doing a single thing I wanted to do.” @wilkesbeacon allison.rossi@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - November 24, 2015 Opinion 17 Suddenly Last Summer: You can cut the tension with a knife By Sara Pisak Opinion Editor Of all the books I have reviewed for this column, I have never reviewed or analyzed a drama selection. I came close when writing an analysis of T.S. Eliot’s famed, Murder In The Cathedral, which can be read as having both elements of a poetic work and of a dramatic work. Having never analyzed strictly a work of drama for this column, I wanted to begin with the classic, Suddenly Last Summer composed by Tennessee Williams. Most everyone, even if they are not steeped in the literary community, has at least heard of Tennessee Williams, thus making his works some of the most popular and enduring of our time. Williams lists of productions and awards are almost too numerous to count. I selected Suddenly Last Summer due to Williams’ ability to create dialogue and actions which jump from the page. This can be said about any of Williams’ work. Personally, it seems Suddenly Last Summer gets caught between Williams’ other classics especially; Cat On A Hot Tin Roof, The Glass Menagerie and of course A Streetcar Named Desire. Therefore, I wanted to discuss a text which was not included in “the big three” of Williams’ works but is still a well-known text. Williams has been a personal favorite since I first read and watched A Streetcar Named Desire many years ago. The popularity of Williams’ plays prevails as not only literary classics, but as Broadway plays and film classics as well. Some of the most classic, influential films stem from Williams’ dramatic works and feature some of the greatest actors and actresses the cinema has to offer. Elizabeth Taylor, Paul Newman, Vivien Leigh and Marlon Brando have all starred in film versions of Williams’ most popular plays. The cinematic version of Suddenly Last Summer stars Elizabeth Taylor and Katharine Hepburn. Suddenly Last Summer standouts among Williams’ other classics as Williams uses this text to reflect societal actions. Williams’ dialogue and the reflection of the fear of society jump from the page and grabs hold of the reader. When diving into Suddenly Last Summer, a reader encounters a tangled web of family secrets. Mrs. Venable requests Dr. Cukrowicz to perform a lobotomy on her niece, Catharine, in order to keep the secrets surrounding Mrs. Venable’s son Sebastian’s death from seeing the light of day. Catharine is the last to see Sebastian alive as she accompanies him on a summer vacation. The reader learns Sebastian used Catharine as bait to lure his future male lovers. While I will not reveal the cause of Sebastian’s death and the ending of the play, Mrs. Venable requests Catharine’s lobotomy in order to quell her story of attracting Sebastian’s love interests before it becomes public knowledge. The technique in which Williams composes his dialogue sees Catharine’s words leap from the page as she uses diction such as “attract,” “attention,” “made contacts” and “procuring.” Mrs. Venable is shocked and outraged so much so that she is willing to “cut this hideous story out of her brain!” Williams designed the work so every word and action leads up to Catharine’s big reveal and when Williams adds a greater number of words to Catharine’s dialogue, her speech quickens and the reader needs a minute to recover from the shocking news that has been delivered. Thus, when the truth is revealed, the reader feels Mrs. Venable’s shock. In sharing in Mrs. Venable’s shock, the reader does not share Mrs. Venable’s maiming tendencies to destroy Catharine but instead are shocked that Sebastian is someone other than the person his mother has been portraying. Just as Mrs. Venable has no idea of her son’s true objectives for bringing Catharine on vacation, the reader has also been left in the dark. When Catharine declares the real reason for her presence, it is the first time Sebastian and Catharine can be seen as their genuine selves. Catharine is seen not as an untruthful, disturbed patient and Sebastian is not viewed as the poetic, honest son. Further, it is only after Williams allows Catharine to make this shocking declaration can Mrs. Venable also be seen for whom she really is and her less than honorable motives revealed. It is with Catharine’s declaration the characters are cleansed of their hidden agendas and concealed selves. Williams entraps the reader in the double-sided nature of each character, thus ensnaring the reader in the double-sided nature of society itself. The mark of a great playwright is even without actors and actresses performing the work visually, a reader can feel the palpable tension and tangible sentiment as they read. In Suddenly Last Summer, the tension and the emotion is so perceptibly thick it can be cut with Dr. Cukrowicz’s knife. @wilkesbeacon sara.pisak@wilkes.edu SUDDENLY LAST SUMMER BY TENNESSEE WIUJAMS * (' •' * DRAMATI T PLAY ERVI I C. Sara’s Score: Courtesy of Sara Pisak �The Beacon - November 24, 2015 Opinion 18 Economical ways to create holiday traditions By Rebecca Voorhees Staff Writer Although it is only November, the holiday season is quickly approaching. Some students are giddy with anticipation and Christmas spirit, while others will remain annoyed until after Thanksgiving. But when the time finally comes, people will wonder how they are supposed to afford gifts this year. Just thinking about it makes some students turn as green as the Grinch. Shopping is not easy by any means, and it is even harder when one feels like they cannot buy a gifts their family or close friends deserve. Knowing that money is tight (especially for college students), a budget is important to stand by. Here are some fun and fiscal ideas to try out this season. 1. Secret Santa is the most predictable saver, yet, it is also the most practical. This works great for friend groups, clubs, and athletic teams. Get together with classmates and discuss an ideal budget. Usually $10-15 is reasonable enough to get something small that still has quality. Clothes like scarves, hats and even pajamas are really great and affordable items to buy. Take time to dig through the clearance bin filled with DVDs at Walmart. Grab a good book or music album. The possibilities are endless. 2. Do it yourself! DIYs are always a great option when trying to save money. Get creative and think outside the box. Fill Mason jars with tiny marshmallows and dress them up as snowmen. Make a photo album of all the fun times you shared with your family over the past year. Bake cookies shaped like reindeer, or turn old buttons into clever magnets. Save a few more bucks by wrapping gifts with old newspaper and colorful magazines. These gifts are sure to please because of all the preparation and effort put into them. 3. Let’s be honest- no one likes to get a pair of socks for Christmas, but what if there was a way to make this boring gesture more fun? Try out this modern twist on stocking stuffers. Buy a funky pair of socks and then fill them up with your friends’ favorite candy. If they happen not to have a sweet tooth, stuff the socks with nifty school supplies. That could be one less thing they have to worry about when the spring semester starts in January. family and friends should not necessitate spending every last cent. All in all, the cliché “it’s the thought that counts” really does possess significance. 4. Ornaments make great sentimental gifts. They come in every shape, color, size and character. Buy a simple addition to the collection already on the tree, or start the tradition of getting a new ornament every year. These are very memorable, and can be a part of the holidays for a lifetime. 5. Maybe you are not so good at shopping. Sometimes you can only express how much you appreciate someone through words, and that’s okay. A simple card can have more value than any materialistic present. They are easy to purchase or make, and sending a message to let someone know you think about them is better than perfect (some hidden cash is pretty sweet, too). DIY Wreath Courtesy of Sara Pisak Hopefully this list will encourage students to try something new and feel comfortable with purchasing gifts this @wilkesbeacon rebecca.voorhees@wilkes.edu A garden is only as beautiful as the walls surrounding it By Ian Valles Staff Writer Recently, there was a devastating terrorist attack on the city of Paris, France, or the City Of Light, as it is know affectionately. That city’s lights were dimmed undeniably by the bloodshed that shook the city, and much of the world. As a part of the European Union, all citizens are free to travel within the counties in the Eurozone, with minimal to no scrutiny. This is one of the most beautiful things about Europe as a whole. You can get on a train in Madrid, have brunch in Paris, dinner in Amsterdam, and wake up in Berlin, all without the need for invasive bag searches, screenings or passports. This is an incredible feat of trust and unity in countries that less than 80 years ago were waging a second war of global proportions against one another. In that time, we’ve seen a beautiful conglomeration of cultures, each remaining individual, yet coexisting without the need for nationalistic behavior. All this changed on Nov. 13. Terrorism can be a scary thing; it derails your whole life. Americans know this implicitly, as after 9/11 we felt exposed, scared and uncertain. These emotions are expected, but how we respond to them is what really matters. The United States responded by going on the defense. We beefed up security, made it much more difficult to come and go through the country and all together tightened the border, even with allied countries. We’re seeing a similar reaction in France right now. People are paranoid, and the borders have been tightened as a response. I cannot imagine a Europe where you can no longer travel freely from one country to another. I feel that France needs to remain steadfast and strong, no matter how unimaginable that may seem. The country needs to take a course of action similar to Spain after several commuter trains were blown up over a decade ago. Spain kept its borders open and encouraged people to visit. They took a life altering event and put it past them after an appropriate mourning period. Laura Kessler put it quite well. “I feel they have certain obligations to keep their borders open. They are a part of the EU and they need to keep up their end of the bargain as a member.” “Yeah, and I feel if they close their borders, it just shows other countries that they should close their borders as well,” said fellow peer, Amanda Cohick. Dr. Jonathan Kuiken, and assistant professor of history, also shared his comments. “Yes, the Schengen Agreement is one of the fundamental agreements from the creators of the EU, and thus France needs to remain a participant. If they were to abandon the agreement, it could result in a major blow to the European community as well as the economy, with only marginally better security in return. “I think strategically placed security measures would serve a better purpose, as long lines at the border, with American style searches, aren’t worth the economic and social disadvantages they could result in. “If Jean Monnet, the founding father of the European Union, could see the kneejerk reactions that some people are pushing in France, he’d be spinning in his grave.” I agree wholeheartedly with these statements. If France closes it borders, it could set off a domino effect, with serious repercussions on the world economy, unity in the European Union, and worse yet, could boost morale for terrorist groups. @wilkesbeacon ian.valles.@wilkes.edu �Sports The Beacon - November 24, 2015 Sports 19 Want your sport covered? Contact the sports editor: Rachel.Leandri@wilkes.edu Wilkes athletes weigh in on the stress of finals By Kim Hein Sports Writer With finals quickly approaching, there is seems to be much work to get done and not enough time in which to do it. Time management is key at this point in the semester. “Sometimes I feel pressure as an athlete,” said Abby Sanders, a junior volleyball player. “For example, my parents expect me to be able to handle everything from school, volleyball, and any extra curriculars while looking for a job. They expect me to do the absolute best I can because I’m here for an education first and to play volleyball second.” Student athletes seem to have a lot on their plates between practices, games and other clubs they are involved in, which makes one wonder how they have time to prepare for finals. “We cancel all team activities during this time. We also cancel all activities during the days before the finals, so that they have plenty of time to focus on their studying,” Chris Heery, head coach of the women’s basketball team explained when talking about preparation for finals. Heery went on to talk about how although the NCAA has a grade point average that players must meet to qualify to play in on game day, he sets the requirement higher. The women’s basketball team practices eight to 10 hours a week, as well as the men’s basketball team. It takes great time management skills to handle everything going on in athlete’s lives. The coaches monitor their student athletes to make sure they are attending class and keeping up with their assignments. The women on the basketball team study majors such as business, psychology, communication studies, pharmacy, and education. “For the past four years, the women’s basketball team has had a 3.4 GPA. We are very proud of that,” Heery continued. “As a team we monitor our players’ academics throughout the semester to make sure they are in good standing heading into finals,” said Izzi Metz, head coach of the men’s basketball team. Hopefully there is The Beacon/Purvit Patel Clockwise: Matt Kaster, baseball (maroon shirt); Alex Kramer, baseball; Matthew Reese, baseball; Forrest Jordan, baseball; Mike Fleck, wrestling; Arlindo Isidoro, golf; Tyler Sutto, cross country; and Johnny Jan Jr., baseball, work on assignments at the Wilkes library. not as much pressure felt by our players during finals time because they have been doing well during the semester.” The men’s basketball team contains students studying subjects such as mechanical engineering, biology, communication studies, business, as well as psychology. “We have a team GPA around 3.0. We regularly meet and discuss academics with our players, plus monitor their grades with progress report and speak with University College,” Metz said. “Our coaches are very supportive of us. Most girls ask upperclassmen in their majors for tips and how best to manage their time with the classes they’re taking,” Sanders said. “Coach does everything he can to make us aware of supplemental instruction sessions and encourages us to do everything we can to get the best education we can.” Matt Kaster, a junior baseball player, weighed in on the matter of being a student athlete when preparing for finals. “I think finals are tough on every student regardless of playing a sport, and if you prepare with the time you have, that the added stress isn’t needed. With good time management and study habits, playing a sport shouldn’t add too much,” Kaster said. He advises students to be organized, disciplined and stick to a schedule. “Planning out what you need to do and completing them allows you to balance your sport as well as work and free time but without it leads to chaos,” Kaster continues. Sanders added onto her own advice. “Start early. The worst thing to do is to wait until the last minute to start studying for finals. These test are worth a good percent of your grade so the earlier you start the better. Also, studying in groups can make things easier and gives you the opportunity to ask about something you don’t understand.” @wilkesbeacon kimberly.hein@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - November 24, 2015 Sports 20 Jared Powell: Leading by example on and off the field By Andre Spruell Asst. Sports Editor Senior student-athlete Jared Powell is defensive back for the Wilkes football team who has worked hard for all of his accomplishments. Some of those accomplishments include being named to the MAC weekly football Honor Roll, honorable mention selection for the All-MAC football teams, and being named MVP of the Mayor’s Cup against King’s College by totaling 4 tackles, an interception, and taking back a 48 yard fumble to the endzone in that game as the colonels went on to win 24-17. Powell grew up in Plainfield, NJ, with his five siblings, moved to the northeastern Pennsylvania area when he was in seventh grade, and has lived here ever since. “Plainfield, New Jersey, is definitely not the best place to grow up, but it has helped mold me into the person I am today,” said Powell. The best way Powell knew how to make friends was by playing football. Even though he said how he missed his friends from NJ, playing football made the transition from moving to Pa. much easier. His parents, who are both huge football fanatics, were the ones that got him into football. Even though he eventually decided to play football in college, at one point Powell was also playing basketball, wrestling, track, and baseball because of his father. He credits the other sports with helping teach him life lessons. “I lead the defensive backs. They’re all my brothers and I’m like a big brother to them. That just transfers into the real world because it helped me develop leadership skills,” said Powell. When asked about some of the biggest changes from freshman to senior year, Powell noted how he was grandfathered into the role of being the leader of the defensive backs. Starting halfway into his sophomore year, the role grew him into the leader he is today. He had no choice, it was just given to him and had to lead right away. Mentoring the young freshmen and sophomore defensive backs was something he took upon himself, along with his other senior teammates, to help out the underclassmen -- because he was in their shoes not too long ago. Along with helping his younger teammates on the field, Powell’s has words of advice for underclassmen who are balancing being a student while playing a sport. “Definitely stick with it. It’s definitely going to get hard, it is going to get tough. You have to find the time to get your work done and just sticking with it because you’re here, the hardest part is getting here.” After it is all said and done, some of Powell’s plans after completing college includes giving coaching a shot. He is getting a degree in communication studies with a focus in broadcast and public relations. Powell wants to be a sports broadcaster, but is currently leaning toward the public relations side to get his foot in the door. He hopes he can coach while doing that, but he will be seeking a full-time job in the public relations field. @wilkesbeacon andre.spruell@wilkes.edu Courtesy of Emmie Gibson Powell alongside President Leahy and head coach Trey Brown accepting the MVP award after the victorious win against King’s this past Saturday. New men’s LAX team welcomes new traditions By Evan Willey Sports Writer Wilkes University recently welcomed a men’s lacrosse team to the college. It has been a long time coming, but now there are men’s and women’s lacrosse teams. Both teams will have games in the spring season. Curtis Jaques will be the head coach to the new team, with help from Assistant Coach Casey Flynn and Graduate Assistant Michael DeBlasio. The new season starts up in January, with their first official game in March against Ferrum College in Ferrum, Virginia. As the new team is forming, so are new traditions. Since the holiday season is coming up and the newly established lacrosse team wants to start spreading some holiday cheer. The team will be partnering up with Toys for Tots to collect toys for people in the community who aren’t able to purchase toys for their loved ones. Since Nov. 13, there have been huge boxes waiting to be filled with toys placed in strategic places around campus. These boxes are located in the UCOM, the Henry Student Center, and the Martz gym. The boxes will stay there until Dec. 18. The team would greatly appreciate if anyone willing could donate a new, unwrapped, child appropriate toy (no guns, knives, or food). Donating will help brighten up the holiday season for a child in need. This is the first ever fundraiser by the team, but definitely not the last. The team hopes this fundraiser not only collects many great toys for children, but that it gives more awareness about the new team. Junior defender Daravann Lok is excited for this season to start. “I have very high expectations for this season, I’m hoping with this fundraiser we can build a really good fan base.” @wilkesbeacon evan.willey@wilkes.edu To donate, visit www. toysfortots.org �The Beacon - November 24, 2015 21 Sports Men’s basketball opens season with a 82-60 win By Danny Van Brunt Asst. Sports Editor The men’s basketball team defeated Summit University at home, 82-60. Four different players reached over 10 points, which shows the depth in players that the Colonels have. The game started and the Colonels broke out their first lead at 15-14 still early in the game. The Colonels stepped up and increased the deficit to 33-18, which was the largest lead of the half. The Colonels continued playing tough and felt comfortable with a 3727 lead going into halftime. The beginning of the second half started a great run for the Colonels. They scored 15 points and only let Summit score two, bringing the score to 65-45. Summit was slowed down by the Colonel defense late in the game, and they could not pull their team out of the deficit. At the end of the game, the Colonels made a 10-point run only allowing one point in, and put up the largest lead in the game of 26 points with a score of 82-56. The game ended 82-60. Freshman guard Clay Basalyga gets ready to set up a teammate at this past Tuesday night’s game. Senior Steve Stravinski opened his season with the game leading 20 points and seven rebounds. Senior Alec Wizar scored 14 points and had four assists. The two seniors led the team, along with two new freshman Marcus Robinson and Clay Basalyga. Robinson scored 17 points and had five steals in his first game. The first year player The Beacon/Purvit Patel competed alongside experienced college players. “It means a lot to me to be able to play at this level with much older, more developed players because it shows that I can make an impact on my team this year. I will hopefully be really successful,” Robinson said. Most first year players do not make a great impact on the court until they have a few years of experience. Robinson did not become the basketball player he is today by himself. The basketball program here at Wilkes has taught him a lot. “I credit both the coaches and the players. I have learned a lot from the whole coaching staff which has made my performance better since I’ve been here, and I’m truly grateful to have other members of the team to help me along the way to learn the system much faster and easier,” Robinson said. Basalyga scored 13 points and had the team high eight rebounds in his first game. He reflected on how important his first game was to him. “To play in my first collegiate game and be able to help contribute to the team was one of the greatest feelings I have ever had. Getting the W made it that much better,” Basalyga said. For further information on the basketball team’s schedule, visit www.gowilkesu.com. @wilkesbeacon danny.vanbrunt@wilkes.edu Wilkes Cross Country: Men’s and women’s season recap By Mark Makowski Sports Writer The Wilkes men’s and women’s cross country seasons concluded in the NCAA Mid-East Regional’s at Dickinson College on Nov. 14. The men’s team would finish 36th out of 52 teams, and the women’s team 41st out of 50 teams that participated in the event. Nick Wadas entered his eighth season of coaching both the men’s and women’s teams with not only team goals, but also personal player goals. “I wanted to match or beat the teams’ 2014 finish at the MAC championship,” he explains. “And we accomplished this: The men’s team finished 8th out of 17 teams, and the women’s team 12th out of 17 teams. I also had personal goals for everyone to run their personal best, and everyone either achieved this goal or came very close to it.” Senior Martin Tolbert, who is seen by many as the leader of the men’s team, was not going to let the team fall backwards after three years of consistent building. He wanted to push the team and at the same time set goals for himself in his last year on the course. “I was hoping to run faster than my personal best which was 28 minutes and 45 seconds. I was able to achieve that with a time of 28 minutes and 24 seconds,” he said. “And for the team overall we were looking to finish higher in the MAC championship and the NCAA regional championship which we did as well. And most importantly finishing the season injury free was a big feat.” The women’s cross country team was one that had a tough road in front of it before the season started. Senior Tracey Hilker was the only senior of the group that was filled with underclassmen. Although she had to deal with a heavy class load, Hilker would still be there for the team and help them grow. “I expected the team to push each other just like last year, and keep each other motivated to put in the long miles each week,” she said. “The team has always been a dependable group in the past, but this year I was impressed with the support given as a group not only during meets but on a personal level.” The women’s team is also like the men’s program. They have consistently improved year after year. They broke a substantial amount of not only personal best times, but also school program best times. Freshman Morgan Jones burst on to the scene this year, and would collect several school records during what was only her first year on the course. One bright spot for both teams this season was the Alvernia Invitational. Morgan Jones finished first in the event and the women’s team finished second overall at the event. Sophomore Jordan Lindley also finished first for the men’s side, and the team placed first in the event, giving the men’s team its best finish since 2010. Next year may be a struggle for both the programs as they lose seniors, but Coach Wadas looks to keep the success going. “I keep our goals to better ourselves and increase our finishes in the MAC championships. We will lose some seniors to graduation and will have some smaller teams,” he said. “We are going to have to bring in some recruits for both teams, and the men’s team will be a little more freshman heavy than in years past.” As next year approaches, the Wilkes cross country teams will start all over again. Although they are going to lose many strong performers, they will reload and as the underclassmen move up they will instill the hard work and dedication that they learned from the previous leaders of the teams. @wilkesbeacon mark.makowski@wilkes.edu Men’s Cross Country finished first at the Alvernia Invitational earlier this season. Courtesy of GoWilkesU �Sports The Beacon -November 24, 2015 22 Getting to know... Amanda Lope Sophomore Swimmer By Purvit Patel Sports Writer Amanda Lope is a biology/ pre-med major at Wilkes. From Dallas, Pa., Lope swims for the women’s swim team at the university. Q: What was the driving force behind your decision to come to Wilkes? A: Mostly scholarships and the small campus Q: Post-graduation plans in terms of a career? A: I hope to do my surgical residency at the University of California San Francisco, after attending medical school at University of California San Diego. Q:What are your hopes for your freshman season as a Colonel? A: I want everybody to get their personal best times and grow as a family together Q: When/Why did you first begin swimming? A: I began swimming when I was 8 years old because my mom made me. Q: If you had to choose one thing about Wilkes’ Swimming Program that you could improve, what would it be? A: A more convenient practice schedule: we usually don’t get out of practice until 10 PM, it’s just hard to eat a good meal afterwards if you live in a dorm. Q: Do you have other sports/interest/ hobbies off of the field? A: In my spare time I do yoga and study. Q: Who would you say is the most influential person in your life? A: My parents are the most influential people in my life; I love my Mom and Dad and know I can go to them for anything. Q: A quote you live your life by? A: “Be the change you wish to see in the world” -Unknown Q: What does “Be Colonel” mean to you? A: To “be Colonel” means to be a leader, to have pride and always going beyond your expectations; being a Colonel means you’re a part of a family. Q: If you could have dinner with a famous person from the past, who would it be? A: If I could have dinner with a famous person from the past I would choose Rosa Parks. @wilkesbeacon purvit.patel@wilkes.edu The Beacon/Purvit Patel �The Beacon -November 24, 2015 23 Sports Getting to know... Peter Feno Junior Swimmer By Purvit Patel Sports Writer Peter Feno attends Wilkes University with double majoring in both accounting and communication studies. From Shickshinny, Pa., Feno swims for the Men’s Swim Team at Wilkes. Q: What was the driving force behind your decision to come to Wilkes? A: The driving force to come to Wilkes was the community. I came from a small town of 1,000 people, and here at Wilkes there still is that sense of family bonds you get from faculty, professors and students. It’s big enough to meet new people but small enough to gain great friendships. Q: Post-graduation plans in terms of a Career? A: Change the world, baby! Land a job at a professional accounting firm, and help others relieve the stress of financial problems. For communications? I always wanted to be a DJ like Howard Stern. Q: What are your hopes for your [current year] season as a Colonel? A: Finishing the season by not drowning. In all seriousness, improve on my times, and have the integrity of what it means to “Be Colonel”. Swim fast, pass class as a student athlete. Q: When/Why did you first begin swimming? A: I started playing this sport for the first time in my life two months ago. I wanted to be part of a team and give it my all. If I do that, I know I could succeed in and outside of the water. Q: If you had to choose one thing about Wilkes’ Swimming Program that you could improve, what would it be? A: Taking pride in our sports teams as students, athletes and coaches could be the most important. We aren’t as big as PSU, but to have a student section at sports events would be awesome to see. Q: Do you have other sports/interest/ hobbies off of the field? A: Outside of the water I perform in WUT (Wilkes University Theatre Ensemble), play basketball with friends, and perform speeches on the Wilkes Speech and Debate team. Q: Who would you say, is the most influential person in your life? A: People every day will influence you from right and wrong. It is you who controls your free will. Q: A quote you live your life by? A: “Your future hasn’t been written yet; no one’s has. The future is whatever you make, so make it a good one.” -Doc Brown Q: What does “Be Colonel” mean to you? A: Being Colonel means stepping up and being the best human being you can be. Give a little more and take less. Work harder to achieve your goals, do the small things, which in turn, turn into big things. Don’t take anything for granted and never lose your cool. Q: If you could have dinner with a famous person from the past, who would it be? A: It would have to be Frank Sinatra. Learning about the past, eating fine steak, sipping on some Jack Daniels, picking up some chicks, and playing some tunes would have to be a perfect night. @wilkesbeacon purvit.patel@wilkes.edu L ' • ' The Beacon/Purvit Patel �The Beacon - November 24, 2015 � 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 <p>This is Wilkes University's <em>Beacon</em> Newspaper collection, 1947-present. We also have digitized copies of the <em>Beacon's</em> predecessors, <em>The Bucknell Bison Stampede</em>, 1934-1935 and <em>The Bucknell Beacon</em>, 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>.</p> <p></p> <p>Missing Issues:</p> <p>1947 August 8th<br />1947 September 5th<br />1947 October 3rd<br />1947 October 17th<br />1947 October 31st<br />1947 November 21st<br />1947 December 19th<br />1948 September 9th<br />1950 April 28th<br />1953 April 10th<br />1962 February 2nd</p> 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 2015 November 24th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2015 November 24 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper 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/7caffd42a64b146f011ac2647df0d0c8.pdf a324c507b896886a6be98c4dfa74b29c PDF Text Text IHIIE B 6EACON IEACC(Q)N T_HE The Beacon - Summer Issue 2016 Est. 1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member Volume 70 Issue 01 The news of today reported by the journalists of tomorrow. Welcome, students! Gotta catch all the news What happened this summer and what’s coming up this fall The Beacon/Gabby Glinski �News The Beacon - Summer 2016 News Have a breaking story or a press release to send? Contact the news editor: alyssa.mursch@wilkes.edu Editorial Staff 2016-17 MANAGERIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief - Sarah Bedford Managing Editor - Gabby Glinski Managing Editor - Rachel Leandri Adviser - Dr. Kalen Churcher SECTION EDITORS News - Alyssa Mursch LA&E - Kimberly Hein Opinion - Mark Makowski & Andre Spruell Sports - Taylor Ryan & Danny VanBrunt ASSISTANT EDITORS News - Toni Pennello LA&E - Amanda Bialek Opinion - available Sports - Luke Modrovsky DESIGN EDITORS Nicole Kutos - Senior Designer Interested in joining the Beacon? To learn more about the positions we offer and what you can do, contact rachel.leandri@wilkes.edu 130 S. River St. First Floor, Conyngham Hall Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 Phone - (570) 408-5903 www.thewilkesbeacon.com 2 W LEAHY Photo Courtesy Marketing Communications elcome! Returning to campus is a reunion of sorts, as you rekindle friendships, but it is also a wonderful time to make new friends with first-year and transfer students or someone new in class. This fall, we expect to have nearly 2,500 undergraduate students enrolled at Wilkes, the most in our history. We will also be home to the largest number of resident students. I’m so proud of this growing Colonel community. This summer, the University welcomed a new academic leader on campus with the addition of Dr. Abel Adekola as the dean of the Jay S. Sidhu School of Business and Leadership. Dr. Adekola comes to Wilkes from the University of Wisconsin-Stout where he spent more than 20 years of his distinguished career. He brings a vast wealth of knowledge, including expertise in international business; we are delighted to have him as part of the Wilkes family. Wilkes continued our successful MEDUCA-Bilingual Panama initiative, hosting our second cohort of Panamanian educators this summer. It was a wonderful cultural exchange as the teachers shared traditional food, music and dance of their country with us on Panama Cultural Day and their schedules allowed them to celebrate a traditional 4th of July in Wilkes-Barre. The third cohort of educators will arrive at Wilkes in September. I encourage you to join in any campus activities and share the welcoming Colonel spirit with our Panamanian guests. We are glad to bring a new major to our exceptionally broad program mix with the addition of a geology major. The curriculum combines traditional and modern elements of geology to meet graduate school and professional licensing requirements while giving our students the hands-on experience to stand out in a competitive job market. Our facilities team has been quite busy this summer, so you’ll notice some exciting physical changes on campus. Sports fans can enjoy the comfort of new home bleachers at the Ralston Athletic Complex. Take some time to cheer on your fellow Colonels and check them out. The University renovated Waller North and South, remodeling kitchens and bathrooms, as well as painting and carpeting. A new campus-wide signage project was started this summer. Not only will these signs help point visitors and prospective students in the right direction, but they’ll also greatly improve the look of our campus. We will continue the positive momentum as work begins on the Clayton and Theresa Karambelas Media Center. Formerly known Upcoming Events August 8/26-8/28: Welcome Weekend 8/29: First Day of Classes Student Government petitions available 8/31: First SG Meeting, Miller Room, 6 p.m. September 9/1: WUPB Welcome Back Bingo, time and location TBD 9/8: Club Day, Greenway, 11a.m.-1 p.m. WU Programming Board, Comedian K-von, Ballroom, 5-10 p.m. 9/13: MSC Movie Night, Ballroom, 6:30-9 p.m. 9/14: Student Government petitions due 9/15: Council of the Clubs 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Student Government ballots open Welcome to our Neighborhood Social, Ballroom 5-7 p.m. 9/17: Family Day 9/20: MSC Hispanic Heritage Event Fiesta, Ballroom, 6:30-9 p.m. 9/29: Homecoming Pep Rally, Greenway 5-8 p.m. 9/30: Homecoming Dance, Genetti’s, 6-11 p.m. October 10/1: Homecoming Game, 1-4 p.m. as 141 South Main Street, the building will serve as a home for the communication studies department, featuring space for co-curricular activities, faculty offices, and classrooms. Plans for the media center, named to honor the Karambelases for giving one of the largest gifts in Wilkes history, were unveiled at the third annual Founders Gala. At the black-tie event, Mr. and Mrs. Karambelas were presented with the President’s Medal, recognizing them for their years of friendship and generosity to Wilkes. The Founders Gala, established in 2014, also supports the First Generation Scholarship Fund, which provides additional financial resources to first-generation students who may not otherwise have the opportunity to pursue a Wilkes education. I’m proud to say that, over the last three years, this event has raised nearly $1 million. As much as I’ve enjoyed this summer, I’m ready for fall. I’m ready to see the Fenner Quad bustling with students, residence halls turning into homes, and classrooms buzzing with ideas. Nelson Mandela once said, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” Wilkes continues to change and grow to provide you with the best possible environment for your education. We’re ready to start another great year on campus. I hope you are, too. I look forward to seeing you on campus and on Twitter, @PatrickFLeahy. Sincerely, Dr. Patrick F. Leahy @PatrickFLeahy table of contents news................2 life, a&e...........4 spread.............6 opinion...........8 sports............10 �The Beacon - Summer 2016 News 3 Colonels Talk Back We asked incoming freshman: “What are you looking forward to this fall semester?” Interviews by Sarah Bedford, sarah.bedford@wilkes.edu • Photos by Gabby Glinski, gabrielle.glinski@wilkes.edu Yamilet Paulino Allentown, Pa. David Bubblo Wilkes-Barre, Pa. “I’m looking forward to the new communications center (that is scheduled to be built).” “I’m looking forward to meeting new people and furthering my education.” Bryce Bernadine Bolton, Vt. Kaliyan Moore Williamsport, Pa. “(I’m) looking forward to the school athletics.” “I’m excited to be living more independently.” Campus full of Pokestops: Gotta catch ‘em all, but not in class By Alyssa Mursch News Editor For the multitude of people who are on a mission to catch 'em all, the Wilkes campus is a good place to visit. With various Pokestops, Wilkes University is a large part of the Pokemon phenomenon that spiked the interest of thousands since July. Pokemon Go combines reality and fantasy as players have to travel around their local neighborhoods to capture Pokemon. Whether it's in Public Square or next to Breiseth Hall, it seems that these virtual creatures are dominating Wilkes-Barre and consuming the attention of everyone that downloads the app. Some common stops among Wilkes campus include Capin Hall, Sturdevant Hall and Conyngham Hall – where The Beacon office is located. The Annette Evans Alumni House also doubles as a Pokemon gym, which players can capture or, if already occupied, battle the current occupant in hopes of gaining possession of it. With the school year quickly approaching, Wilkes' staff advises that the fun stay in a student’s spare time, or be used as a break from their work, and that they not let it interfere with their classes. “I understand the draw of PokemonHP22 / Go. I have a son who enjoys playing and I’ll admit to catching a few Pokemon on campus,” said Associate Dean of Student Affairs Gretchen Yeninas. “However, this shouldn’t interfere with the classroom. It doesn’t matter if there is a Zubat or Caterpie on your professor’s desk, this game is for outside of the classroom.” Public safety also released a safety reminder that emphasized the importance of staying alert when collecting Pokeballs and catching the Pikachus, Charizards and Squirtles that occupy Wilkes campus and the surrounding areas. 22 Other safety tips include: playing in pairs or as a group, telling someone when and where you are going before you go, refraining from driving while playing and being careful not to trespass on private property. Jigglypuff Jordan McKeaige, a sophomore biochemistry major, enjoys playing the game and plans to continue playing once he returns to campus this month. “I lovee the app; it makes me appreciate nature and what’s going on around me,” McKeaige said. “I’ve also seen how many Pokestops and gyms are on/near campus, and I know I’ll be playing as soon as the semester starts.” It is unlikely McKeaige will be alone. According to Forbes.com, 46 percent of Pokemon Go players are between 18 and 29 years old. Sixty-three percent of players are female, and almost 46 percent earn less than $50,000 a year. Another interesting fact: 34.6 percent of all Pokeman Go players earn more than $100,000 annually -- that’s a lot of Pokeballs. @wilkesbeacon alyssa.mursch@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - Summer 2016 Life, Arts & Entertainment 4 Have a story or want your event to be featured? Contact the Life, A&E Editor: Kimberly.hein@wilkes.edu Student Government President encourages freshman involvement By Allie Grudeski Student Government President Student Government at Wilkes University is like a family comprised of members who push each other to their highest potential. Our student leaders take it upon themselves to make a difference by planning some of the largest events on campus and throughout the community. These include casino week, dances, bubble soccer, parties on the greenway and so much more. These events bring in hundreds of undergraduate students together both on and off campus. Our organization also values giving back to our community in any way possible. We donate every year to the local food pantries, shelters and camps in the Wilkes-Barre area. We dedicate a day each year to giving back to our surrounding communities. We call this The Big Event. We send close to 600 students across Luzerne County to work on various service projects. S t u d e n t GRUDESKI Government meetings are on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. in the Miller Room, on the second floor of the Henry Student Center. Our University is extremely active. I strongly encourage you to attend Student Government meeting and consider running for a position. Petitions for open positions will be available Aug. 29. (the first day of classes) More information about Wilkes University Student Government: wilkes.edu/StudentGovernment. and are due Sept. 14. Petitions can be picked up outside the Student Government Office or found on our website at www.wilkes.edu/ StudentGovernment. Although Student Government is not the only way to be involved at Wilkes University, it is definitely one of the greatest ways to learn about how the university operates and how you can make an impact on campus. I suggest that you follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to keep up to date on what we’re up to next. We serve as liaisons between students and administrators on campus, so do not hesitate to contact any member with concerns you may have. We have an exciting year planned ahead of us and would love to have you on our board. Please reach out to me or any other executive board member if you have any questions at all. @wilkesbeacon alexandra.grudeski@wilkes.edu Can’t get enough news? Go to our website to read about the grand reopening of Boscov’s department store - just a block from campus. Visit now for other additional stories and photos thewilkesbeacon.com The Wilkes class of 2020 meets its alma mater By Toni Pennello Assistant News Editor The 2016 summer orientations brought hundreds of freshmen to Wilkes University to learn about the campus, register for fall classes and meet other students. After hours of exploring, hearing welcome lectures and meeting with advisers, incoming freshmen gathered in the student center for bingo, ice cream and casino games. Incoming freshman Domingo Franciamore, of New Milford, Conn., plans to spend his four years studying secondary education to meet his goal of being a history teacher. Domingo sat in the lounge outside of the ballroom while casino night was taking place, explaining that he’s “not very good at card games.” “I’m having a good time in my groups. I like the people,” Franciamore said, adding he feels many of the people he met will probably be his friends this fall. Jacqueline Gallo, a junior, spent this year’s orientation as a mentor for her second time. “It’s been fantastic. Lots of fun,” Gallo said. “The freshman class is amazing. They’re friendly and spunky… they definitely have the Wilkes spirit.” Freshman Samantha Lisk showed plenty of spirit, despite being on campus for only one day. “I love Wilkes,” said Lisk, of Mt. Pocono, Pa. “I love meeting so many different people who are enthusiastic to meet each other.” Lisk has yet to choose a major, but has her priorities for her future at least vaguely in line. “Leaving with as little debt as possible… that’s my goal.” Check out our instagram for more photos from summer events: @wilkesbeacon The Beacon/ Gabby Glinski Incoming freshmen and their mentors pose during the second orientation. �The Beacon - Summer 2016 Life, Arts & Entertainment 5 Spotlight: Wilkes theater program, passion for artistry Wilkes students gain opportunity and experience behind-the-scenes theater life By Rachel Leandri Managing Editor Wilkes is often associated with programs such as pharmacy or nursing. What is sometimes less discussed is the university’s Division of Performing Arts, which includes programs in theatre, musical theatre, music and dance. The Wilkes University Theater provides opportunities for theatre artists to develop their skills in a caring and well-equipped atmosphere within the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center. A student can declare majoring in either musical theatre or theatre arts. Junior Micaela Oliverio has found that Wilkes is a perfect fit to suit her interests and passions. She chose to double major in communication studies and musical theatre. “I found my passion for theatre when I was in high school. I realized that it was the only thing I could see myself doing for the rest of my life,” she said. “I am so happy that I chose musical theatre as part of my double major because all of my professors are really flexible when it comes to scheduling my classes, rehearsals and practices for soccer.” However, unlike Oliverio, not all musical theatre students had Wilkes on top of their list when balancing out their options of universities with different levels of performing arts programs. “When searching schools, I immediately jumped into the big name performance programs, but eventually realized that type of atmosphere that I had always longed for was not right for me,” said junior Gianna Chase. After attending a Wilkes open house in 2014, Chase began to see her potential within the Wilkes program. “I met some of the students already in the program and realized they were a variety of personalities,” Chase said. “No one was like the other, and realizing this, I knew I just had to choose Wilkes.” Students who are intrigued by the arts but ultimately choose a different major are encouraged to participate, as the Division of the Performing Arts provides opportunities for Wilkes students of all majors. THE190, a class offered every semester for one, two, or three credits, offers students the opportunity to work on theatre productions in a variety of capacities ranging from stage 2016-2017 Performing Arts Schedule “The Playboy of the Western World” Sept. 29, 30, Oct. 1 at 8 p.m.; Oct. 2 at 2 p.m management to theatre set construction. Theatre work study is also an option for those interested in gaining experience working backstage, on lights, or on sound and scenery. Assistant Professor of the Performing Arts Jon Liebetrau feels that Wilkes students form a sturdy knowledge base of the real world aspects of theatre that will benefit them long term. “Our goal as a theater program is to provide our majors over their four years at Wilkes the tools and experience necessary to succeed in a very competitive professional field,” Liebetrau said. “Our majors get extensive training in acting, music, dance, design, directing and technical theater. While time-consuming, the program requires strong commitment and the willingness to acquire new skill sets out of one’s comfort zone. Every student performer or participant will take part in every aspect of production. “Every student learns how to utilize and be comfortable with power tools, electrics, costuming, paint, and anything else the production calls for because these are necessary life skills that carry over into real world activities,” Chase shared. “One must also be equally open to the idea of commitment which involves being punctual, attentive, and always giving 110% because the reality of this business is that everyone is replaceable.” The Division of Performing Arts at Wilkes has not only strengthened students’ abilities to sing and act, but to help them become better performers and in turn, better individuals. “The Wilkes theatre department is a great example of what it will be like to be in the performance industry for the rest of my life,” Oliverio stated. “I didn’t think it was possible, but I’ve learned how to love theatre more than I already do.” @wilkesbeacon rachel.leandri@wilkes.edu Visit the Beacon online for video coverage of the Dorthy Dickson Darte Center. Parents or friends visiting campus? Suggest Hillard House Inn Bed & Brealuast “Little Shop of Horrors” Nov. 11, 12, 18, 19 at 8 p.m.; Nov. 13, 20 at 2 p.m. 58 W. River Street Wilkes- Barre, PA 18702 570-823-6591 YOU'RE A GOOD MAN. CIIARLIE BROWN “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown” Feb. 17, 18, 24, 25 at 8 p.m.; Feb. 19, 26 at 2 p.m. “We Shot JFK” April 6, 7, 8 at 8 p.m.; April 9 at 2 p.m. hillardhouse@verizon.net hillardhouseinn. com • Celebrating our 10th year • 150-year-old Second Empire Circa 1865 • Located on campus -- next to Doane Hall • Ask for Wilkes discount • Includes full breakfast • Private en suite baths tripadvisor- �The Beacon - Summer 2016 6 Founders Third annual Founders Gala raises $360,000 for first generation scholars The Beacon/ Gabby Glinski Youstena Zaki speaks at the Third Annual Wilkes University Founders Gala upon receiving the First Generation Scholarship. By Sarah Bedford Editor-in-Chief On June 4, Colonels of the past, future and present gathered with friends and donors at the Westmoreland Club in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. for the third annual Wilkes University Founders Gala. An evening filled with excitement, the event took place as part of a fundraising effort for the First Generation Scholarship. With the event selling out, the funds raised totaled $360,000. This year Youstena Zaki was the student speaker and one of the recipients of the First Generation Scholarship. Detailing her move from Egypt to the United States, Zaki said her family soon learned that their lives would forever be changed. “We thought our life would be perfect, like in the movies,” she said. However, that was not the case. With a language barrier and financial woes, Zaki knew her future depended on pursuing higher education. After attending Harrisburg Community College and earning a 4.0 GPA, Zaki applied to Wilkes and found out she had been granted the First Generation Scholarship. “Blue and gold are definitely my colors,” she said, laughing. Now enrolled in the pharmacy program, Zaki is on track to graduate in 2019. Garnering cheers from the crowd, Zaki ended her reflection: “Truly God bless America and the alumni support.” The evening continued with the presentation of the President’s Medal to Clayton Karambelas, class of 1949 and his wife Theresa. President Patrick Leahy explained that in determining who the recipients would be for this year, one couple’s name continued to come up. “That couple of course is Theresa and Clayton Karambelas,” Leahy said. During the evening, it was announced that the Karambelases would become major donors to the new media center for the Communication Studies Department, making the couple the most giving in Wilkes history. “We’re trying to adapt to all of this excitement,” Clayton explained. The couple had deep roots in NEPA as the Karambelases were local business owners and lived near the university campus. “(It’s a) privilege to gift this university a building that’s been in our lives since we were newlyweds,” he added. Humbled to receive the recognition, the couple passed the message of encouragement to others to continue to support the university. “(I hope this) lights a fire in you to pay it forward,” Theresa said. In total, the Founders Gala has raised nearly $1 million for first generation students. �The Beacon - Summer 2016 7 Gala 2016 (Left): President Leahy awards Clayton and Theresa Karambelas with the President’s medal. (Below): Pictured is the Karambelas’ President’s Medal and concept art of the new Karambelas Media Center at 141 S. Main St. At the third annual Wilkes University Founders Gala on June 4, President Patrick Leahy and President’s Medal recipients Clayton and Theresa Karambelas announced plans to create the Karambelas Media Center at 141 S. Main St., adjacent to the campus Gateway. The Karambelas’ newest gift to the campus community is the largest in Wilkes history. Leahy explained that there are few individuals as giving as the couple. “Wilkes has few friends more loyal than Clayton and Theresa Karambelas,” Leahy said. “Their support over the years has provided additions to campus enjoyed by generations of students. With the Karambelas Media Center, they are ensuring that students who participate in classes and in some of our most popular co-curricular activities will have an outstanding educational experience and be well-prepared to enter the job market.” The media center will be housed in the same building as the upgraded Sordoni Art gallery announced the previous academic year. The 17,726-square- foot media center will house all of the communication studies co-curricular activities. These include WCLH Radio, Wilkes Now television studios, The Beacon student newspaper, the student-run public relations agency Zebra Communications and the speech and debate team. Communication Studies chair and professor Mark Stine explained that he is most looking forward to “custom-built nature” of the facility to best serve students and the faculty. “I think the new communications facility is something that has been a long time coming for our department and our students,” Stine said. “ I think that we’re very excited to see The Beacon/ Gabby Glinski all of the co-curriculars come together in one place where we can create a synergy.” Current communication studies students as well as newly enrolled Colonels have shared similar sentiments. “The new center gives me a great opportunity to learn and get into the field I want to be in after college,” explained incoming freshman Ben Mandell. Senior communication studies major, Annelise Przywara who serves as the co-chair and account manager of Zebra Communications and director of Wilkes Now explained that she is most looking forward to the collaboration between cocurriculars. “I think the new Communications Center will be a tremendous asset to the Department of Communication Studies, as well as to future majors and minors,” Przywara said. “I'm really looking forward to all co-curricular activities being housed in the same building for the first time, as it will allow for closer collaboration between each. Furthermore, the center will enable the Department to be better recognized by the campus community.” The facility will include separate offices and work rooms for the student organizations, as well as state-of- the-art television and radio studios, audio room, video editing room, faculty offices and classrooms. “All of our lives we’ve been in sales and marketing so it seemed a wonderful dovetail as well as the fact that it's so close to town where Clayton’s family had a business for so many years,” Theresa explained. “Wilkes has a very special place in our heart so we’re happy to be able to do it.” Projects at Wilkes that have been supported by the Karambelases include the Web of Science, one of the world’s best scholarly databases. They also supported the Henry Student Center atrium, Dorothy Dickson Darte Center digital marquee, greenway pergola, Cohen Science Center grand staircase, and the new campus gateway. Clayton and Theresa have served on numerous boards and committees at Wilkes and throughout the community. �Opinion The Beacon - Summer 2016 Opinion 8 Have an opinion or want to write a guest column? Contact the opinion editor: mark.makowski1@wilkes.edu or andre.spruell@wilkes.edu Trump vs. Clinton: What could possibly go wrong? By Mark Makowski Opinion Co-Editor Nov. 8, is a date some may relish and others may fear. On this date, voters will select either Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton or Republican nominee Donald Trump. The two candidates enter the general election scene with sky-high unfavorable numbers. Clinton was under FBI investigation, and Trump seems to utter the most volatile statements. Some say this election will be a blowout, ending with Clinton as the 45th President of the United States. However, I believe that this will be a very close election. Supporters of Trump will emphasize how the billionaire businessman received more than 13 million votes during the primary season, according to Real Clear Politics. This was the most in any GOP primary election. Critics will say, on the other hand, that Trump received the most votes against him in primary history, which is also true. However, when the primaries began with the Iowa Caucauses on Feb. 1, there were 17 GOP candidates. The Democratic party, on the other hand, had only had three. Trump describes himself as “the Washington outsider,” a title that contributes to his popularity, as his supporters view him as someone who can clean up Washington and make the federal government a welloiled machine again. He also touts about his net worth and how he does not need to take money from Wall match against her. Street lobbyists, which Clinton easily won is something that his her re-election bid in opponent did as a New 2006, and it looked like it York Senator and as would be her last term as Secretary of State during a senator as she prepared the first term of the to run for President in Obama Administration. 2008. Once 2008 came Trump’s business around, however, Clinton record has its hot faced the fight of her life and cold stretches as facing first-term Illinois well. He has filed for The Beacon/ Tom Bedford Senator Barack Obama. Chapter 11 bankruptcy Clinton count not beat for companies four the freshman senator. times over his lifetime. This election cycle, Ironically, Trump Clinton looked like the repeatedly mentions presumptive nominee how the government lets before the primaries and companies get away with debates occurred but, this and foots the bill for once again, she faced their mistakes. several problems on her Clinton also faces path to the Democratic the dilemma over her nomination. Vermont election history, In Submitted Photo Senator Bernie Sanders September 1999, the ended up being a Above: Donald Trump at the April Clintons purchased a thorn in the side of home in Chappaqua, 25 rally at Mohegan Sun Arena. Clinton. He pushed a N.Y. As a resident of New Below: Ian Valles, Hillary Clinton, very strong, very left, York, Clinton was able Scott Vandine. progressive agenda. to run for office for the This made Clinton upcoming open U.S. Senate seat. Prior to the very uncomfortable, as she had to keep election, it looked like it would be Clinton shifting to the left – somewhere that she against New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, is not very comfortable with. Free college but he dropped out of the race and Clinton and free healthcare is something that the faced Rick Lazio, who ended up being no progressive wing of the party has pushed along with Sanders, and now Clinton is somewhat following it. She now emphasizes how she plans to run a progressive agenda, because that is the flavor of the week for the Democratic party. Hillary Clinton has been criticized for taking a progressive approach that she has never supported in the past. Although this can cause more Independent voters to support Clinton, there can also be a backlash from middle-of-the-road Democrats who disapprove of the direction that the party is heading. Donald Trump also faces criticism from his within his own party, about whether or not he is conservative enough for the Republican Party of 2016. An example of this occurred during the Republican Convention where Texas Senator Ted Cruz decided on primetime television to “vote your conscience.” As it looks right now, the 2016 election might have one of the lowest turnouts in recent history. I believe that it will be similar to the 2000 election between Al Gore and George W. Bush, which all came down to the state of Florida to decide who was going to win. Whichever candidate becomes the next president, he or she will have to face some of the highest disapproval ratings in history. @wilkesbeacon mark.makowski1@wilkes.edu Tentative 2016 presidential and VP, debate schedule • First presidential debate: Sept. 26, Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y. • Format: six 15-minute segments selected by the moderator and announced ahead of the debate. • Vice presidential debate: Oct. 4, at Longwood University in Farmville, Va. • Format: nine 10-minute segments. • Second presidential debate: Oct. 9, at Washington University in St. Louis • Format: town meeting style, half of the questions will come from participants and the other half from the moderator. • Third presidential debate: Oct. 19, at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas • Format: six 15-minute segments. Schedule from USA Today, updated July 19, 2016. �The Beacon - Summer 2016 Opinion Even 20 years later, Bulls still the best By Andre Spruell Opinion Co-Editor When it came to the ‘95-96 Chicago Bulls of the NBA, the team’s 72-10 regular season record was deemed unbreakable. That is until this year’s Golden State Warriors broke it by going 73-9. For many NBA fans and analysts alike, that Bulls team from 20 years ago is regarded as the best team in NBA history because along with its then record, the team was also able to win the championship that year. Unlike the Bulls, the Warriors fell one game short of winning a title. As a result, I believe the ‘96 Bulls are still the best team in NBA history. Although this year’s Warriors team broke the “unbreakable” record of 72 wins in the regular season, at the end of the day, the team did not win the title. When it comes to sports, winning championships is what creates the legacy for teams and individual players alike, because winning a title is the highest accolade a team can achieve. Since this is the nature of sports, the Warriors will be defined as the typical, “Yeah, but…” kind of team, similar to the New England Patriots of the NFL in 2007 who went undefeated but lost to the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLII. The Warriors also had a legitimate shot to win the title. Before reaching the Finals, the Warriors overcame a 3-1 deficit to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Finals to win the series 4-3. In the Finals, the Warriors were up 3-1 to the Cleveland Cavaliers led by LeBron James, and like the Thunder in the previous series, the Warriors blew their lead, and ultimately lost the series and a title a year after winning it. Despite having a 20-year difference, there are some striking similarities between the two teams, one of them being that the Warriors head coach, Steve Kerr, played on that famous Bulls team. Another similarity is the players, especially each team’s star players. On the Bulls, their star player was without a doubt the most polarizing figure in NBA history and is still regarded as the best to ever play the game of basketball, and that is Michael Jordan. Over his career, Jordan averaged 30.1 points per game, 6.2 rebounds per game, and 5.3 assists per game, which got him elected into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 2009. Hoping to have a similar career and future is Stephen Curry, the Warriors star player, has become a household name in the NBA. The reigning two-time MVP is known for his exquisite ball handling and being able to knock down a barrage of three pointers, on a consistent basis, a combination never seen before. Despite having multiple ankle issues in the beginning of his NBA career, Curry has bounced back in a big way this season by averaging 30.1 points per game, 6.7 assists per game, and 5.4 rebounds per game, numbers similar to Jordan. Also, Curry made 402 three pointers, breaking his own NBA record of 290 threes last year. Like Jordan, Curry has a signature shoe with Under Armour and is one of the highest grossing signature player shoes among current NBA players. Aside from his stellar play, Curry gained a lot of popularity because of his underdog story of only being recruited by one Division 1 school, facing criticism because his father, Dell Curry, was a former NBA player, also because his wife, Ayesha Curry and his children are seen as “relationship goals” in the eyes of many people. Even though the ‘96 Bulls are still the best team in NBA history in my opinion, I would put the Warriors second. Although they were not able to notch a title, what the Warriors accomplished this year cannot be undermined. Their NBA record of 73 wins in the regular season will stand up for a long time. What really amazes me about the ‘16 Warriors, is how they are changing the game. By playing an undersized starting five and relying heavily on three point shots. Despite 9 that, they will still go down as arguably the second best team in NBA history, while the ‘96 Bulls still sit atop as the best team in NBA history. Who knows, when and who the next team will be to accomplish this feat. @wilkesbeacon andre.spruell@wilkes.edu Want to write about your opinion? Contact: Andre Spruell or Mark Makowski, andre.spruell@wilkes.edu mark.makowski1@wilkes.edu Potent Thoughts Multiculturalism and respecting patient values in healthcare By Elizabeth Bracco, P4 student You’re a healthcare provider, and you’re making your way through each room to see each patient. You come across a new folder on the door for a new patient of yours. You read the first and last name and the reason why the patient is seeing you today. What’s the first thought that comes to your head? It should be how to care for your patient, not a preconceived notion of their religion, race, or ethnicity. However, many patients fear the latter and are worried that their healthcare provider will judge them. We must identify and respect patients’ values such as religion and spirituality in order to properly care for them. For example, a patient’s religion may prohibit them from receiving blood transfusions or consuming gelatin, which can be found in various prescription medications. They may also be hesitant to try certain medications based on their religious beliefs. In any given community, income and education levels can drastically vary between individuals leading to gaps in care between economic classes. We should be mindful of insurance coverage or lack thereof, deductibles, and co-pays because if they are too burdensome for patients, they may not be able to afford the necessary care. When communicating with patients or giving them reading materials, documents should be on a third grade reading level for ease of comprehension. Another effective way to communicate with patients is by using the teach-back method to ensure understanding. Additionally, gender and sexuality disparities exist in America today. Both men and women have proven themselves to be intelligent leaders, yet sexism still exists, especially in the elderly population. For instance, there are some elderly patients who will only be seen by male physicians. Gaining one’s trust by informed decisions will help to overcome this boundary. As we turn the tables on this issue, healthcare providers should be mindful of their patients to regard them with their chosen identity. If you are unsure, ask them. Most patients would much rather you ask rather than call them the wrong name. Sexuality should only be asked about when necessary to appropriately care for the patient and should be asked by using genderneutral nouns, such as “partner.” No patient deserves to feel belittled or uncomfortable around his or her healthcare provider, yet these situations still continue to happen every day. The chain of events is inevitable: patients become uncomfortable around their physician so they not visit them regularly, they will miss prescription refills, have their health suffer, and ultimately, their overall well-being will decline. As healthcare professionals, it is crucial for us to be cognizant of cultural differences to serve our patients in the best way possible. We must treat our patients as such and not as just a number. We must allow patients to become part of the conversation of their care, for then they will be more apt to follow through with their regimens. We are the future of healthcare. It is up to us to give patients the respect and care they deserve. �Sports The Beacon - Summer 2016 Sports 10 Want your sport covered? Contact the sports editors: Taylor.ryan@wilkes.edu or Daniel.vanbrunt Men’s lacrosse team enters its second year By Danny VanBrunt Sports Co-Editor Wilkes University restarted its lacrosse program last year after several decades. The team went 0-15 after its first season back since the 1970s. “I really enjoyed my first year in the program and am very excited to get back at it for this upcoming year,” said junior mid-fielder Jeremy Kachel. Players for the men’s team knew from the beginning of the season that they entered an incredibly competitive conference. In a preseason poll, Wilkes was ranked the last team out of eight teams in the MAC. This was likely because Wilkes had no prior stats to be judged from, as well as very little time to recruit players with the program only in its first year. Wilkes lacrosse became a championship team in 1975 and had nationally ranked players. “In just five short years the Wilkes College lacrosse program has spawned from a nonentity to one of the most thriving college division operations on the east coast,” said an article from 1974 found on the team’s instagram page, @Wilkeslacrosse. The success found on the Wilkes team decades ago can bring some motivation to the players of today. A quote from 1974 shows how the championship team started from the bottom. That relates to this first season. The team hopes to have a breakthrough year, where any win can excite and rally the team for more. “I thought this season went very well. Even though we weren’t fortunate enough to come up with a win, we grew more than any other team in the league. “If you look at our stats as the season went on, our numbers went up and we kept breaking our own records. “The last game of the season was the best game we played by far,” said junior defender James Copley. The lacrosse team hopes to carry over that momentum into its next season. Copley has surrendered a lot to be a part of this team. “I personally joined the team after having to drop AF ROTC. I joined the team very late in the preseason and worried about how long it would take to join the family. We became a huge family right off the bat. Courtesy of gowilkesu.com Midfielder Jeremy Kachel is looking forward to this coming season. “The family aspect is biggest thing I missed about ROTC. However, we have become brothers through the hardship, blood, sweat and tears. It’s really corny but extremely true,” Copley said. The men’s team has had the MAC Freedom championship title since 2008, and NCAA Tournament appearances each year. This year, both teams advanced to the 2nd round of the NCAA tournament. “Both my men’s and women’s tennis teams had record-breaking years. We also swept the major conference awards. I am excited about the potential of next year’s squad,” said Christopher Leicht, head coach of men’s and women’s tennis. “We lost a total of four seniors, and they will be hard to replace. We do have a very large senior class next year, which is great,” he continued. During its second season, the women’s golf team finished with just under a .500 record, winning 3 of 7 matches. “This was a success for our young team. Our team is still in the growing stages and so I anticipate that we will continue to be competitive in our matches,” said Head Coach Beth Spencer. The baseball team finished 18-21 overall, and 7-14 in the conference. The team only graduated four seniors this past season, giving them a strong start with experience next year. “We had the opportunity to see what a lot of our young talent can do. I think this next season will be about cleaning up some of the small details that make good teams great,” said Head Coach Nate Ramsey. The women’s softball team finished with an overall record of 13-23, and a conference record of 3-11. The team did not graduate any seniors this past season, and will be able to come back this year with a lot of leadership and experience on the team. “This team now has one full year under our belts with the new coach. We look forward to welcoming a new freshman class as reinforcements next season in effort improve record for next year” said utility player Tea Heister. Sports recap: Spring season full of ups and downs for teams By Taylor Ryan Sports Co-Editor This spring season, there were eight teams competing and representing Wilkes University in the MAC Freedom Conference. The spring sports include women’s golf, men’s golf, women’s lacrosse, men’s lacrosse, baseball, softball, women’s tennis and men’s tennis. The MAC Sportsmanship team recognizes student-athletes who demonstrate the act of sportsmanship on and off the field. Each athlete is selected to the MAC sportsmanship team by their respective coach. The following athletes were named to the MAC Sportsmanship team; Joshua Slocum (baseball), Alex Anderson (men’s golf), Kate Mahoney (women’s golf), Glenn Weist (men’s lacrosse), Tabitha Gravius (women’s lacrosse), Sarah Birchmeier (softball), Michael Kranz (men’s tennis) and Madison Salmon (women’s tennis). Women’s lacrosse, women’s tennis and men’s tennis went to the Freedom Conference tournament. Women’s lacrosse was able to finish 4-2 in the conference and 12-5 overall. The team then continued its season and competed in the Freedom Conference tournament as the #3 seed. The team fell to Misericordia in the semi-final round. “The season was successful. We were hoping to get back to the championships but we fell short in the semifinals. I don’t think there is anything we would have done differently except to find our consistency a little earlier on in the season,” said Coach Kammie Towey, who is the head coach of the Lady Colonels. Men’s and women’s tennis had recordbreaking seasons. The men’s team finished with a school record of 23 wins, finishing 23-3 overall. The women’s team finished with a school record of 21 wins and finished 21-3 overall. The women’s team has held the MAC Freedom champion title since 2007, and each year made NCAA Tournament appearances. @wilkesbeacon taylor.ryan@wilkes.edu ��The Beacon - Summer 2016 11 Spring Commencement: A farewell to Colonels By Alyssa Mursch News Editor Wilkes University bid farewell to a total of 715 students at its 69th Annual Spring Commencement Ceremony on May 21. Among the 715 graduates, six awards were presented as well as an additional two students specially recognized. Anthony Fanucci, received the Alumni Leadership Award, which is given to the student who has contributed the most to the Wilkes student life and activities program. Troy Carey, received the Teresa Jordan and Frank Mahm Prize, which is given to the student “who most nearly represents the ideal respecting moral courage, unselfishness, and noteworthy extracurricular participation significantly advancing the university on and off campus.” Three students received the Mabel Scott Wandell Award and Sterling Leroy Wandell Award. The awards are given to the man and woman with the highest GPA. This year, Sydney Schafer graduated with a perfect 4.0 average. Donachatch Kiangsiri and Zachary Sullivan, tied with a 3.98. Finally, pharmacy students Kelly Kempa and James Steigerwalt, were recognized for earning 4.0 averages during their first four years at Wilkes. Ty Frederickson spoke on behalf of students receiving graduate degrees, and Anthony Fanucci spoke on behalf of those receiving bachelor's degrees. Frederickson is among the first doctoral graduates from ABA, which is an international school in Muscat, Oman. Fanucci received his bachelor of science degree and is continuing his schooling toward a doctor of pharmacy degree at Wilkes. He also served as Student Government president. The ceremonies were held at the Arnaud C. Marts Sports and Conference Center on Wilkes University’s campus. Speakers included acting deputy secretary of postsecondary and higher education at the Pennsylvania Department of Education Wil Del Pilar, as well as President Patrick F. Leahy. "Two ceremonies, 715 graduates, thousands of family members, bagpipes, parades and street celebrations after,” described Vice President of Student Affairs Paul Adams. “There is no better day in our academic year.” @wilkesbeacon alyssa.mursch@wilkes.edu Photo Courtesy of Marketing Communications The newest alumni of Wilkes University applaud as the 2016 Spring Commencement concludes. In total, 715 students graduated during the ceremonies. RICHARD O' BRIEN 'S Visit A's Only B Gourmet Coffees & Teas Delicious Pastries Lunch & Dinner Options 200+ Board Games Special Rates for Wilkes University Students & Staff with ID Bring this ad and receive 10% off all coffee, tea, and soft drinks!* Cannot be combined with any other offer. Sept. 9, I0, 16, 17, 23, 24 at 8 p.m. Sept. 11 , 18, 25 at 3 p.m. Tickets $20/$30* RockNEPA.com • Oct. 27, 28, 29 at 8 p.m. Oct. 30 at 3 p.m. Tickets $20 LTWB.org Were you involved in theatre in high school? Join our Cast & Crew! 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Contact: Editor-in-Chief Sarah Bedford sarah.bedford@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 <p>This is Wilkes University's <em>Beacon</em> Newspaper collection, 1947-present. We also have digitized copies of the <em>Beacon's</em> predecessors, <em>The Bucknell Bison Stampede</em>, 1934-1935 and <em>The Bucknell Beacon</em>, 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>.</p> <p></p> <p>Missing Issues:</p> <p>1947 August 8th<br />1947 September 5th<br />1947 October 3rd<br />1947 October 17th<br />1947 October 31st<br />1947 November 21st<br />1947 December 19th<br />1948 September 9th<br />1950 April 28th<br />1953 April 10th<br />1962 February 2nd</p> 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 2016 Summer Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2016 Summer 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/9bf29f2006b1e60c51b277bab3e81c7e.pdf f2b4bebfc5e15a8b3913e2b3227ce88b PDF Text Text IE B 6EACON IEACC(O)N THE The Beacon - February 2, 2016 Est. 1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member Volume 69 Issue 11 The news of today reported by the journalists of tomorrow. Public Safety holds active shooter simulation page 3 The Beacon/Gabby Glinski Above: An officer, using a simulation handgun and rounds, participates in the Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) program. The training was coordinated by Wilkes University Public Safety and provided training from SWAT veterans. �News The Beacon - February 6, 2016 Editorial Staff 2015-16 MANAGERIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief - James Jaskolka Managing Editor - Ashley Evert Adviser - Dr. Kalen Churcher Social Media Director - Alyssa Mursch Seeking Advertising Director SECTION EDITORS News - Sarah Bedford LA&E - Nicole Zukowski, Justin Topa Opinion - Sara Pisak Sports - Rachel Leandri ASSISTANT EDITORS News - Gabby Glinski LA&E - Austin Ely Opinion - Luke Modrovsky Sports - Danny Van Brunt, Andre Spurell DESIGN EDITORS Nicole Kutos Israel Rodriguez Jimmy Musto Kahdijah Venable Interested in joining the Beacon? To learn more about the positions we offer and what you can do, contact james.jaskolkabutler@wilkes.edu 130 S. River St. First Floor, Conyngham Hall Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 Phone - (570) 408-5903 www.thewilkesbeacon.com 2 News Have a breaking story or a press release to send? Contact the news editor: sarah.bedford@wilkes.edu Beacon Briefs Freedom Desserts 2016 Team Force is part of the Sidhu Business School working on a business project for BA152, and have started their own business called Freedom Desserts. They bake muffins fresh every day in Evans Hall which are on sale in Evans Hall, Marts Center, Henry Student Center and UCOM. Price is $1 each or buy 3 and get 1 free. The muffins will also be on sale in the Henry Student Center on Feb. 2 from 12 -1 p.m. and at the next home basketball game on Feb. 10. Profits go to the Pennsylvania Wounded Warriors Project. The group can be reached at FreedomDesserts2016@ gmail.com. e-Mentor Applications Now Available First-Year Student e-Mentor Applications are now available at the 1st Floor Information Desk of the Henry Student Center. The applications are due to the Office of Student Development by Feb. 12. International Dessert Appreciation Coffee Hour The Center for Global Education and Diversity is hosting an International Dessert Appreciation Coffee Hour on Feb. 3 from 2:30 -4 p.m. in the Henry Student Center Savitz Lounge. Adventures in Reading The Wilkes University School of Education is sponsoring Adventures in Reading, an after-school reading program for children in grades PreK 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 eight sessions, which is tuition-free, begins on Feb. 17 from 4-5 p.m. on the second floor of Breiseth Hall. Contact Dr. Diane Polachek at diane. polachek@wilkes.edu for more information and registration forms. SG Notes: Club, guest reports; APhA fund request approved; Chemisty Club fund request By Jen Baron Staff Writer On Wednesday, Wilkes University’s Student Government held its weekly meeting. Samantha Phillips, the new Title IX Coordinator at Wilkes, had the opportunity to introduce herself at the meeting. She is the first full time Title IX Coordinator the school has hired. Title IX is required to be put into place at all federally funded schools. Title IX prohibits sex discrimination on campuses across all areas, such as academic, social and athletic parts of campus life. Phillips says that any recommendations people can give her are greatly appreciated because she really wants to work to reach out to the student body as a whole. Nicole Kutos, president of the Studio 20 club, presented the club report. Studio 20 is a design club and they work with clients on and off campus. The club makes flyers for major events on campus, such as Casino Week. All students and organizations can make design requests through Studio 20. The club does not accept money for any of the projects they complete. Catherine Sarver, Amber Dietrich, and Terra Landis from the American Pharmacy Association (APhA) made a fund request for the second week. They need funding for a conference that will take place from March 4-7 in Baltimore. Students will attend professional, academic and leadership workshops and it will also be a great networking opportunity. APHA is requesting $3204.32, which allows eight students to attend. After a vote, APhA was allocated $400.54 per person, up to eight people, with the stipulation that if they are given money from other organizations, the additional money will come back to Student Government. The Chemistry Club came in for week one of two for a fund request. The club is requesting $2,500 for the American Chemical Society (ACS) National Meeting in San Diego, California. They want to attend so they can experience the world of chemistry and how it exists outside of academics. There will be six students attending. They will be presenting about the chemistry club at Wilkes and will see how other schools operate their chemistry club. In addition, two students are presenting research at the conference. Members will vote next week. The council reviewed the treasurer’s report and there was no change from last week. The current budget is as follows: All College: $47,578.58, General Funds: $26,222.05, Conference: $5,000.00, Spirit: $2,000.00 for a Student Government total of $80,800.65. @wilkesbeacon jennifer.baron1@wilkes.edu table of contents news................2 life, a&e...........7 spread............12 opinion..........14 sports............19 �The Beacon - February 6, 2016 News Wilkes Public Safety hosts ALERRT training 3 Local and university officers prepared for dangers of active shooters near campus All photos The Beacon/Gabby Glinski Wilkes Public Safety officers and local police officers join forces to complete the Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) on January 18 and 20. Officers particpated in classroom theory and then particpated in simulation situations. Officers cleared rooms and checked the status of the other officers. By Gabby Glinski Asst. News Editor In January, Wilkes Public Safety held two, two-day active shooter simulation courses with local law enforcement to further the education of dealing with an active shooter situation on campus and surrounding areas. The program, Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT), has been provided to more than 80,000 law enforcement officers across the nation. The training is taught by veteran law enforcement SWAT specialists with experience in active shooter response. Sixty officers graduated from both of the two day programs. All of the Wilkes Public Safety officers went through the training, which was held in 141 S. Main Street across from the Public Safety Department. Officers particpated in learning the techniques in the classroom then directly applied them through simulation situations. The training took officers through building-clearing techniques and highstress simulation situations regarding active shooters. Simulation equipment was used which accurately represented equipment used in real situations. The program also provided skills for more common situations like how to clear buildings and how to handle suspicious persons. “It’s a great pro-active training,” said Public Safety Lieutenant Phil Miller after completing the training. “We are seeing things and going through exercises that we haven’t before. It is very hands on.” Wilkes Public Safety and King’s College Security participated in the training along with police officers from the WilkesBarre, West Wyoming, Kingston, Hanover Township and Plains police departments. Public Safety Chief Christopher Jagoe stated that working with local departments in the program helped introduce the campus department to local police officers. The opportunity helped the flow of information between the departments, which is what officers would benefit from in a real situation when campus and local facilites would be involved. Public Safety will also be sending several officers to participate in the Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) program in Gettysburg, to train officers to become trainers in conducting presentations to the Wilkes community about safety in active shooter events. In the next few months, Public Safety will partner with the Wilkes University Office of Risk and Compliance Management to create training modules for the campus community. The courses, Emergency Management 101 and Protective Measures for Critical Incidents will include information on how to respond and operate in various emergency situations; ranging from an active shooter to natural disasters. These programs will be open to all students, faculty and staff of Wilkes. More information on these courses will be available later this month. @wilkesbeacon gabrielle.glinski@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - February 2, 2016 Wilkes University President signs agreement with Vice President of Panama Marketing Communications Wilkes University President Patrick F. Leahy has signed an agreement with Isabel de Saint Malo de Alvarado, vice president and minister of foreign affairs for Panama. It paves the way for the University to offer English language training and other academic offerings to that country’s diplomatic corps and other staff members of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The agreement was signed on Jan. 14 in Atlanta, Ga., while de Saint Malo de Alvarado was in the United States for a diplomatic visit. Under the agreement, Wilkes will design programs for promoting mastery and use of the English language and other academic programs for professionals from Panama’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It also offers the potential to develop other areas of mutual interest between Panama and the University. “Wilkes University welcomes the opportunity to provide English language training and other educational programs to members of the diplomatic corps in Panama,” Leahy said. “Wilkes is excited to partner with our colleagues in Latin America in a relationship that promises to be a win-win for the University and for News Panama.” The agreement is part of a comprehensive partnership being developed by Wilkes with Panama. Panama’s Minister of Education, Marcela Paredes de Vasquez, will visit Wilkes in February in conjunction with the launch this month of Wilkes’ participation in the MEDUCA-Bilingual Panama Program, an initiative of the President of Panama, Juan Carlos Varela. Run under the auspices of Panama’s Ministry of Education (Ministerio de Educacion), the program brings cohorts of teachers to Wilkes and other colleges and universities in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom to study English and learn educational methods that are the best practices. Wilkes’ first cohort of teachers in the program came to Wilkes-Barre on Jan. 9 to begin eight weeks of study as part of the program. MEDUCA-Bilingual Panama is part of a national commitment to develop bilingualism in the country’s public schools. In addition to the MEDUCA initiative, Wilkes University Provost Anne Skleder has signed agreements of collaboration with four Panamanian universities: Universidad de Panama, Universidad Tecnologica de Panama and Universidad Especializada de las Americas y Universidad Latina. 4 Black History Month Events Open Mic Night Host: MSC Date: Thursday, February 11 Time: 6 p.m. Where: Henry Student Center Ballroom What it is: Featuring Daniel B Summerhill, a nationally recognized, award winning poet and author from Oakland, California. Race-Movie Host: Office of Diversity Initiatives Date:Tuesday, February 16 Time: TBA Where: Movies 14, Wilkes-Barre What it is: Based on the incredible true story of Jesse Owens, the legendary athletic superstar whose quest to become the greatest track and field athlete in history thrusts him onto the world stage of the 1936 Olympics, where he faces off against Adolf Hitler’s vision of Aryan supremacy. RSVP with Erica Acosta for ticket erica.acosta@wilkes.edu “I Am Almost Dead: The Worth of Black Lives from Africa to the Americas.” Host: Division of Global History & Languages Date: Tuesday, February 23 Time: 4 p.m. Where: Henry Student Center Ballroom What it is: Presented by Michael Dickinson. The talk follows the harrowing experiences of enslaved Africans through the processes of capture, forced migration and sale. In discussing the historic degradation of black bodies in the era of slavery, the presentation also contemplates the value ascribed to black lives in the present. Graphic design by Israel Rodriguez Photo courtesy Marketing Communications Isabel de Saint Malo de Alvarado, left, vice president and minister of foreign affairs for Panama, signs an agreement with Wilkes University President Patrick F. Leahy, right, for the university to provide educational programs for members of Panama’s diplomatic corps. The agreement was signed Jan. 14 in Atlanta, Ga. �The Beacon - February 2, 2016 5 News Open house welcomes potential Colonels to campus Soc,ology, Cnm1nology, & £conom1cs The Beacon/Gabby Glinski On January 30, Wilkes facutly, staff and students helped to welcome potential students to Wilkes campus. Potential Colonels met professors in mini classes to experience a college classroom setting. Many majors gathered in the Henry Student Center Ballroom to attact and answer the questions of potential students. Accepted students are invited to campus in March for VIP Day. Above left, Dr. Yong Zhu of the mechanical engineering department explains courses and the possible career paths to a potential student. Above right, students Olivia Macdonald, Catie Conte, Troy Carey and professor Dr. Andrew Wilczak man the sociology, criminology and economics table, offering their experiences to potential Colonels. Left, incoming student Peter Saad poses with the Colonel after recieving his instant acceptance decision for Fall 2015. Students host free income tax assistance for community By Sarah Bedford News Editor Wilkes Accounting students are hosting a tax assistance event to the public on Feb. 6, 13, 20 and 27 by appointment. As of January 29, 33 individual appointments have been made. The student junior coordinators for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program are Matthew Reese, Maura Anistranski, Gabrielle Baran and Lauren West. The program will be run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. by appointment in room 134 of UCOM, 169 South Main St. The event occurs through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program, VITA. The VITA offers free tax assistance to individuals with a household income of less than $54,000 who file basic federal, state and local tax returns. Those interested in the service need to bring photo identification; valid social security cards for the tax payer, spouse and dependents; W-2 forms from all employers; Form 1099; if available, a copy of the previous year’s federal and state returns; other information about income and expenses; bank routing numbers and account numbers for direct deposit; total paid for day care provider and provider’s tax identifying number; and health care coverage, Form 1095 or health care exemption forms. Married spouses must both be present at time of filing joint returns. Appointments can be made by reaching 570-408-5614. For general information, call Ann Marie Feldmeth at 570-408-4710. The student coordinators for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program are, from left, Reese, Anistranski, Baran, and West. Photo courtesy Marking Communications �The Beacon - February 2, 2016 News Professors shed light on Punxsutawney Phil’s shadow By Meghan Burns Is there any truth behind this meteorological myth? Dr. Sid Halsor, chair of the environmental engineering and earth science department at Wilkes, has helped to clarify this. “It’s one of those stories, like Santa, that your heart wants to believe but your brain doesn’t,” Halsor said. “There is no correlation between what the groundhog observes and what the weather brings.” Dr. Prahlad Murthy also helps to clarify by stating, “I am no expert on groundhogs; I know that they are known for hibernating for extended periods of time. Their ability to forecast the end of a season or the beginning of a new season many weeks in advance is more of a folklore than science. My understanding is that Punxy Phil has a thirty percent prediction success rate, which is actually decent in meteorological terms.” When asked, Wilkes students said they hope the groundhog does not see his shadow and that winter will be over soon. However, most students do not believe there is much weight to this legend. Staff Writer With Valentine’s Day being Feb. 14, most people forget about the first holiday of the month; Groundhog Day. Groundhog Day began 129 years ago in 1887. Celebrated on Feb. 2 every year, Groundhog Day is a well-known United States holiday. According to the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club, it is the day that Punxsutawney Phil, the groundhog, comes out of his hole after a long winter sleep to look for his shadow. If he sees it, he regards it as an omen of six more weeks of bad weather and returns to his hole. If the day is cloudy and, hence, shadowless, he takes it as a sign of spring and stays above ground. This holiday has its roots in a Christian tradition called Candlemas Day. On this day in the past, clergy would distribute blessed candles to people of the town. If the day the candle was given was sunny, the people believed winter would continue. However, if the day was cloudy and raining, winter was almost over and spring was near. 6 □ Graphic by Israel Rodriguez @wilkesbeacon meghan.burns@wilkes.edu Photo Courtesy of Logan Rutch Photo Courtesy of Beth Gilbert From left to right, Logan Rutch, Deep Patel, and Sagar Desai. Front Row, Olivia Questore, Dr. Linda Gutierrez. The four students presented their research on “The Malignant Potential of Colonic Tumor associated fibroblasts in a mouse model of inflammation induced carcinogenesis,” according to Rutch. “Our work helps open the door with looking at colorectal cancer from a new point of view and we hope to continue our research on it here at Wilkes.” The students also had contributions from Dr. Valerie Kalter. Senior political science major Beth Gilbert was sworn into her role as District C seat of Wilkes-Barre City Council on Jan. 4 along with two other first time council members. The meeting was held in the F.M. Kirby Center on Public Square. Gilbert’s efforts can be followed on her Facebook page, Wilkes-Barre City Councilwoman Beth A. Gilbert. �The Beacon - February 2, 2016 Life, Arts & Entertainment Life, Arts & Entertainment 7 Have a story or want your event to be featured? Contact the Life, A&E Editors: Nicole.Zukowski@wilkes.edu or Justin.Topa@wilkes.edu Wilkes University Introduces Spring Interns By Justin Topa Life, Arts and Entertainment Editor More than 120 Wilkes University students have begun internships for the duration of the spring semester in order to gain the experience necessary to succeed in their respective fields. At an inauguration ceremony on Jan. 28, students spanning across nearly every discipline of study met with Sharon Castano, director of internship and cooperative education. The internship meeting consisted of more than 120 prospective interns making this semester’s group one of the largest in the program’s history. At this meeting, students were reminded of the value in an internship, as well as advice on how to succeed within their new and temporary positions. Students filled out all of the paperwork necessary to start in their new positions while Castano led a discussion on the best practices for gaining the most out of the ten-week experience. Erica Acosta, associate director of diversity affairs, was also in attendance and presented to the group of students on the topic of unconscious bias within the workplace and workplace diversity. Dr. Anne Batory, professor of marketing, advises a number of students throughout their internship experiences and finds that value in these experiences extends far Photo Courtesy of Wilkes University Marketing and Communications beyond simply building a student’s resume. “It is important for a student to complete at least one internship, in order to apply what they know in a concrete situation and receive feedback on their performances,” Batory said. “It truly shows just how much they have learned.” The marketing professor also finds that students gain a more appreciative sense of themselves through their internship experiences. “I don’t think you really get a sense of how it all comes together and how valuable you are until you go out and contribute,” continued Batory. “You can see students coming into their own and realizing that they really have learned a lot in their time here at Wilkes University. They learn that they can seriously contribute something beyond their time in the classroom setting.” While Batory finds that it is common for internships to turn into jobs, she also credits the experience with providing a student a sense of what types of jobs they may actually enjoy, the values they hope to fulfill within a position, and a sense of where the student may belong, as a whole. For more information on the internship process, please contact Sharon Castano, via e-mail, at Sharon.Castano@wilkes.edu. @wilkesbeacon Justin.topa@wilkes.edu Photo Courtesy of Wilkes University Marketing and Communications �The Beacon - February 2, 2016 8 Life, Arts & Entertainment Programming Board Brings comedians to campus Jenny Zigrino and Langston Kerman leave crowd in tears By Austin Ely Life, Arts & Entertainment Asst. Editor The Henry Student Center ballroom was filled with chairs and event tables once again for Wilkes University’s Programming Board’s hosting of two comedians, both of which had a knack for being humorously vulgar yet relatable and tasteful. Comedy Night, which happened on Thursday, January 28th, was Wilkes Programming Board’s second event during this school year that was comedy themed. The aftershocks of a successful Comedy Night in October resonated throughout the ballroom on Thursday, with students filling every seat. This second Comedy Night featured not one but two comedians, both of which have been involved with Comedy Central, one who has written for Chris Rock and the other who is in the recent film, Fifty Shades of Black. The event kicked off with Langston Kerman as the opener for Jenny Zigrino. Langston, who hails from Brooklyn and was a grade school teacher, immediately let his presence as a comedian who draws from his audience known. From engaging the front-row, to relating to the majority of the audience and even poking fun at himself at times, Langston was able to keep students laughing and participating. The nature of his humor can be drawn from his jokes, most of which were crude yet hilarious and relatable. “No one respects a full-grown virgin man!” Langston said with conviction as he acted out a scene between him and a past student who had asked him, of all questions the child could possibly ask, if Langston was a virgin. Jenny Zigrino was the main act of the night and certainly packed a bold and Courtesy of Marissa Spryn/The Beacon Langston Kerman warms up the packed ballroom for WUPB’s event on Thursday night. The former teacher speaks on life experiences. empowering punch-line to many of her jokes, touching on matters of women’s empowerment while keeping the audience involved and lively. Building off a similar crude, yet laughable and relatable style, Zigrino kept the liveliness of the predominantly male front-row engaged, while enticing and keeping the laughs coming from the whole audience. At one point during the show, a student called from the audience, “That was good off-the-top,” as if to compliment Zigrino’s improvisations. Zigrino’s response was, “I’m a professional, what the f**k?” As if to question his motives in complimenting her, keeping the off-the-top nature of the joke nonetheless. Programming Board President Valerie Woods was happy with the turnout, commenting that the performance was “unrefined but tasteful.” Woods also highlighted the purpose of Programming Board in bringing comedians such as Langston, Zigrino and Cease in October, saying, “We want to bring different people and different events that appeal to the students.” Freshman Jacee Yorks commented on the event, saying, “It was great and really funny. It was relatable and tailored to our age group.” Comedy Night was a success and simply a place to let loose, get out and enjoy tasteful and progressive styled humor. Wilkes University Programming Board will surely continue the bi-annual tradition and continue to keep students, professors and faculty involved. @wilkesbeacon Austin.Ely@wilkes.edu Courtesy of Marissa Spryn/The Beacon Jenny Zigrino has been making a name for herself on television and on the big screen. The comedian left the audience in stitches. �The Beacon - February 2, 2016 Get Fit. Eat Healthy. Be Happy. By Amanda Bialek Staff Writer A new year means a new you. Why not start 2016 by making your health and physical fitness a priority? “Physical fitness is not only one of the most important keys to a healthy body, it is the basis of a dynamic and creative intellectual activity,” John F. Kennedy, the 35th president of the United States, once said. A strong mind and strong body is key to a happy and healthy life. “I think in today’s society the United States is becoming more and more an obese population,” Linda Reilly, community health director of the Wilkes-Barre Family YMCA said. “People need to be healthier, and fitness is a big part of it.” She believes the best and most beneficial workout is centered on what the individual likes to do. It is necessary that someone enjoys what they’re doing so they stay motivated. “It all depends on the person,” Reilly said. “But I think each workout is of equal value as long as you’re doing something.” With various workouts to choose from, there is something that is suitable for every individual. Aerobic exercise, strength training, flexibility, core exercise and balance training are some ways to spice up your workout routine, according to Healthline.com. Reilly stresses the importance of using good body mechanics and good form while working out. She believes that people get more out of a workout when they are doing Life, Arts & Entertainment things correctly and using the appropriate weight for their size. Reilly is also a strong believer in proper nutrition and eating correctly. She feels that pairing both components of nutrition and physical fitness make for great results. “Being fit is fun,” Tyler Stoltzfus, a freshman pharmacy major said. Stoltzfus works out at the YMCA gym three days a week and two days at the Marts Gym. As a competitive powerlifter, he focuses on bench and dead lift weight training. He believes that even if people don’t want to take their fitness abilities to a competitive stage, it still is important to exercise on a regular basis. Stoltzfus thinks it is necessary for people to practice good fitness in order for them to live longer, be healthier and not risk the chance of missing out on activities later in life. Whether you enjoy running on the treadmill, bicycling or weight lifting, any kind of physical fitness can spark a positive change in your life. Good nutrition and fitness “can help you to reach and maintain a healthy weight, reduce your risk of chronic diseases and promote your overall health,” according to fitness.gov. American columnist, Franklin Pierce Adams said, “Health is the thing that makes you feel that now is the best time of the year.” @wilkesbeacon Amanda.Bialek@wilkes.edu Have any tips on staying healthy? Let us know on Twitter! @WilkesBeacon 9 HUMANS OF WILKES UNIVERSITY The Beacon/Alexandra Devarie “In the next five years I would like to be a successful officer in the air force. What I would like to be is a rescue combat systems officer. I would love to do search and rescue because you can help people and actively see results. I knew my junior year of high school that I wanted to be in the air force. I had a mentor in high school that was a lieutenant colonel in the force and mother of one of my friends.You know when your parents tell you things you are always like “yeah sure” but never get to it? She would make me read articles, books and meet with me every week to ask me questions and talk to me more about the air force. I saw her and thought she is an awesome woman, she’s doing something great she is serving her country. That’s where it all started, and even though my dad was in the air force for about 12 to 15 years he never really talked about it.” -Torrey Shimp �The Beacon - February 2, 2016 Life, Arts & Entertainment 10 This Week in History: Greensboro Lunch Counter Sit-Ins By Justin Topa Life, Arts and Entertainment Editor Feb. 1, 1960, started out much like any other day in Greensboro, North Carolina. Around 4:30 p.m., the temperature had just risen above 53 degrees when four freshmen students from North Carolina A&T sat down at a lunch counter within the local Woolworth’s department store and effectively sparked a revolution. Ezell Blair Jr., Franklin McCain, Joseph McNeil and David Richmond sat down at the store’s lunch counter and ordered coffee. The F.W. Woolworth lunch counter, like many other businesses within Greensboro and nationwide, was segregated. This particular lunch counter was designated as a “whites only” counter. Workers denied the students service and asked them to leave—a request that the students weren’t willing to grant. Having each experienced the frustrations of racial segregation and discrimination, The Greensboro Four were willing to face the consequences of disobedience in order to promote change. They remained seated for half of an hour before the store closed early for the night, presumably having little insight into the inspiration they would provide for nationwide reform. The Greensboro Four returned the next day with 25 more students and faced the heckling of white patrons and employees while they staged a sit-in lasting from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. By Wednesday, their numbers grew above 60, with other colleges and high school students joining in to protest in shifts. By Thursday, the number of protesters grew to more than 300, occupying every seat and open space they could find, peacefully doing homework and studying while a storm of counter-protesters and national media entities flooded the town of Greensboro, North Carolina. By the end of February, the sit-in had grown to more than 30 cities in 8 states and, by March, sit-ins spread to 55 cities in 13 states. By the summer of 1960, much of the country had been desegregated. February 1, 1960, had indeed started much like the days before it, but when four freshmen students sat down at a lunch counter in Greensboro, North Carolina, they changed the world. @wilkesbeacon Justin.topa@wilkes.edu The Beacon/Justin Topa The Greensboro lunch counter from the F.W. Woolworth store in Greensboro, North Carolina, can be seen on display within the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C. It’s display serves as a reminder of the tremendous impact that four college students had on the nation. New ‘superfoods’ taking over for the health conscious By Emily DeAngelis Staff Writer honey instead of sugar. A health craze is on the rise, and this time, these food freaks are on to something. While blueberries and salmon still hold their respective benefits, new superfoods are taking over with their incredible benefits and astonishing levels of vitamins and minerals. Claimed as “magical” on some labels of this mysterious superfood, coconut oil is perhaps one of the most multipurpose foods available. While you can add it to your tea in the morning for added energy or to help curb a cold, coconut oil can also be used in many nonfood products. It can be used as a natural moisturizer, hair conditioner, deodorant or topical solution to help reduce skin infection. Its high Lauric acid and MCFA content help boost metabolism to aid weight loss efforts. With all these possibilities, this item used to be very pricy. However added demand has made coconut oil more available, and it can be found at Walmart for $10. *Tip: condition hair overnight and rinse out in the morning to promote hair growth and shine. Açai A berry from the rainforest of South America is the key to antioxidants galore. Antioxidants? They help fight cancer and heart disease. “It’s also one of the few fruits with oleic acid—the same hearthealthy fat in olive oil,” says Andy Bellatti, a Las Vegas based registered dietitian. Easiest way to find it: Acai berry tea, but consider adding a natural sweetener like Coconut Oil Greens Ok, green drinks may not look delicious, but one scoop of greens into your daily smoothie or fruit blend will create a concoction with too many benefits to ignore. Drinking greens in the morning can replace both breakfast and coffee because greens provide morning carbs which boost metabolism and brain function, according to Energy First (energyfirst.com). Adding greens to a busy lifestyle may sound difficult, but they come in individual packets which make them more conducive to take on the go. *Tip: Consider using orange or apple juice to cut the taste, and adding a banana to a green smoothie to even out the texture. Protein Growing interest in growing muscle has led to an almost obsession with protein. While many choose to consume protein via powders, there are easy, everyday foods that are high in protein and low in maintenance. First, a superfood in their own respect, eggs. According to Men’s Fitness, The cholesterol found in egg yolks serves at the scaffolding for steroid hormones, and the 1⁄2 a gram of leucine in each egg is like throwing gasoline on your musclebuilding fire. Other viable options include nuts, cheeses, chickpeas and lean meats. *Tip: If considering powers, be sure to research thoroughly to avoid investing in a power with too many unnecessary ingredients. Let’s be real: College does not always provide the best abilities to eat healthy and very few of us crave kale. Why not try something new? @wilkesbeacon emily.deangelis@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - February 2, 2016 Life, Arts & Entertainment 11 Going green in 2016; The importance of being Earth-friendly By Nicole Zukowski Life, Arts and Entertainment Editor Landfills are overflowing, forests are disappearing, climates are changing and habitats for animals are being destroyed. Yet people still ask themselves ‘Why should I recycle?” “People should care because our resources are not unlimited,” Hayley Bundz, environmental engineering major and Students for Environmental Sustainability member, said. “Using energy uses our resources and eventually our resources will run out.” There are millions of products that should be recycled, from that empty shampoo bottle to the empty tub of butter. Plastic in particular, according to Environment Health News, “currently accounts for approximately 10 percent of generated waste.” Waste that could be avoided by reusing and recycling. “It takes energy to produce new products especially if they are being created from scratch. If we conserve by reducing and reusing things, we will not use as much energy and therefore our resources will not be depleted as quickly,” Bundz explained. There are many different ways to reduce, reuse and recycle. Bundz said, “simple things like not leaving the water running while you are brushing your teeth and turning off the light when you leave a room are easy ways to help the environment.” The United States Department of Energy states that the type of lightbulb used matters a great deal in relation to the energy consumptions of it. The importance of recycling and the effects of not recycling are important to know. For the month of February, Wilkes Residence Life teams up with the resident assistants on campus to make sure every bulletin board contains some element of recycling. Alex Harrington, resident assistant for UT12 said, “I feel like recycling is important because living in the twenty first century and especially being educated young adults in school, it’s our responsibility to make sure the Earth is kept clean for the next generation. It's a duty for everyone to do their part to make sure that the future is a bright one.” The Beacon/Nicole Zukowski The bulletin board found on the ninth floor of University Towers provides a creative and informative graphic regarding the importance of recycling. Managing Editor Pantone has announced that its Colors of the Year are Rose Quartz and Serenity. Many readers may not be familiar with Pantone colors, but this announcement affects many industries across the globe each year. According to their website, Pantone is “the world-renowned authority on color and provider of color systems and leading technology for the selection and accurate communication of color across a variety of industries.” So what does it mean to be an authority on color? It means that when someone is Rose Quartz 13-1520 in a wedding and sees a bridesmaid dress that is a particular shade of yellow and they want their stationary to match that color yellow, their designer finds the Pantone color so it matches perfectly. Wilkes University branding, for example, has a very particular blue. In keeping with the branding of Wilkes, designers can’t pick just any blue to represent the brand; they must use Pantone color #295. Wilkes gold is Pantone color #116. Every color imaginable is given a Pantone number. This number is catalogued in the Pantone Matching System. Rose Quartz, for example, is really Pantone color #13-1520 and Serenity is #15-3919. Each year, Pantone chooses a Color or Colors of the Year. The design, fashion, hair and makeup industries all take cues from this announcement each year to create their respective work. For example, Sephora always creates or features products that are the Color of the Year. This year, they released two lipsticks, a watercolor lipgloss set, and an eyeshadow palette that coincides with Serenity and Rose Quartz. Those looking to follow the unnatural colored hair trends need not to look farther than Instagram, where colorists are using Rose Quartz and Serenity as hair colors. Searching #PantoneColorOfTheYear on Instagram will yield more than nine thousand results of people expressing one form of art or another through those colors. From watercolor painting and nail polish to flower arrangements and jewelry design, it seems like people can’t jump on the bandwagon soon enough. Why is it important then, to have a Color of the Year? Perhaps because it forms a sense of community. Designers, colorists, makeup artists, and many other professionals in other industries can all connect in a different way. Color, and all of these industries, shape peoples’ lives. The scene in The Devil Wears Prada comes to mind when Miranda is tearing apart Andy in her office for mistaking two seemingly “blue” belts as the same color. Miranda notes Andy’s sweater, which is a different shade of blue than the belts. Serenity By Ashley Evert 15-3919 Pantone Announces Colors of the Year, Trends to Follow She explains that it is not just blue, it’s not turquoise. It’s not lapis. It’s actually cerulean. She details a timeline in which Oscar de la Renta showcased cerulean gowns and how other top fashion designers had cerulean pop up in their collections. Cerulean then trickled down into mass production and into bargain stores, where Andy more than likely bought the sweater Miranda dissected. Many have not heard of the Pantone Colors of the Year for 2016, but they’ll be wearing them in one form of another, simply because Pantone decided it. @wilkesbeacon ashley.evert@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - February 2, 2016 12 Neurotraining and Research Center offers a unique future to Wilkes Story by Toni Pennello Design by Nicole Kutos �The Beacon - February 2, 2016 13 Photos by The Beacon/James Jaskolka Cabrera uses the program Heartmath by connecting a wire to her ear. This program monitors your heart and produces calming images to increase coherence and reduce stress. Cabrera uses a headset and goggles to engage in Audio-Visual Entertainment, which uses flashing lights and tones to lead the brain to a desired brainwave activity. Neuroscientific technology may seem like the stuff of science fiction, but as of Jan. 28, much of the most advanced techniques and equipment of the field can be found right on Wilkes campus - in a new facility which is unlike any of its kind in the region. “It helped me apply everything I’ve learned as a psychology major and in Dr. Shicatano’s neuroscience classes in a clinical setting,” Cabrera said. “It was really great interacting with everyone there.” The Neurotraining and Research Center, co-directed by Dr. Edward Schicatano and Dr. Robert Bohlander, is located on the second floor of Breiseth Hall. The center employs techniques such as neurofeedback, which involves training a participant to alter their brainwaves, biofeedback, which can be used to learn how to control heart rate and blood pressure, and AVI (Audio Visual Entrainment), which can drive one’s brain to produce certain brainwaves. These techniques will be used to help students, staff and faculty to achieve things like stress reduction, better concentration and peak performance for athletes and those involved in any performance art. Schicatano, who is the head of the neuroscience program and an associate professor of psychology, detailed the purpose of the center. “Its goals are to help the Wilkes community as a whole,” he said. Aside from its purpose of helping students and faculty reduce stress and become more focused, it also aids the neuroscience and psychology students themselves. “It was designed to give students internship opportunities, hands-on experience working with clients, and research opportunities,” Schicatano stated. Schicatano also explained that the facility will be run mostly by those students who are participating in internships. One intern, Evelyn Cabrera, a senior psychology major, is thankful for the opportunities she has received as an intern. Cabrera also feels that the center is incredibly beneficial to its clients. “The best thing about the training center is that, after a few sessions, what you take out of there can be applied in different settings.” Since its introduction as a major last semester, the neuroscience program is growing, and is only augmented further by the addition of The Neurotraining and Research Center. “We currently have 15 neuroscience majors, and we have a lot of applicants for next year. It’s definitely a growing program,” Schicatano stated. “We are hiring two new neuroscience faculty members, so we are going to see a tremendous amount of growth over the next few years.” The official opening and ribboncutting ceremony took place on Jan. 28, which President Patrick F. Leahy described as “yet another historic day” for Wilkes. Leahy feels that the center is consistent with the University’s goal of becoming a premier small university in the country. “We are committed to offering the resources of a large University in the setting of a small liberal arts college. This center embodies that ideal,” Leahy explained. The center does not offer treatment for diagnosed conditions, but any student can participate in the cutting-edge techniques that are offered for free, by either filling out a form online or picking up a form at the center. Schicatano and Bohlander will receive the form and decide on which treatments are best for you, and sessions will be reserved. @wilkesbeacon toniann.pennello@wilkes.edu �Opinion The Beacon - February 2, 2016 Opinion 14 Have an opinion or want to write a guest column? Contact the opinion editor: sara.pisak@wilkes.edu Cardboard to the Rift: The rise of virtual reality Exploring the varying worlds of virtual reality offered in 2016 Virtual Reality vs. Augmented Reality: Virtual reality (known as VR) comes in two basic versions: virtual and augmented. Virtual reality is a total immersion in an artificial space where the outside world disappears and the virtual world takes over. With virtual reality, the imagination is the limit of what can be created and experienced. Augmented reality allows the real world to be seen through the headset while a virtual reality is imposed on top of it. Think of augmented reality as the graphics Tony Stark sees in his face mask Photo Courtesy of Greg Stauffer. in the Ironman movies. So how do these technologies translate into the real By Greg Stauffer world? Guest Writer Greg Stauffer is the lead graphic artist at NetDriven in Scranton. For years now, we have been promised that virtual reality would change our world in the fields of gaming, medicine and television, but that dream has yet to be realized. The technology has finally caught up with the hype, and our reality is about to change. 2016 will be the year virtual reality starts to kick into high gear. A recent report authored by Heather Bellini from Goldman Sachs indicates that by the year 2025 the market for virtual reality will be valued at $80 to $180 billion. With those kinds of numbers, the potential is real, but we need to define some terms to help understand what all the excitement is about. GOOGLE CARDBOARD: Google Cardboard was originally released in 2014, but became a popular trend in late 2015. Cardboard uses a headset made from ordinary cardboard, to hold your smartphone. The genius behind this idea is that you can make the headset yourself and eliminate any expensive hardware. After you download the Cardboard software to your phone, you can go to YouTube and download 360 degree video to immerse yourself in a virtual reality experience. With this approach, Google has made VR accessible to anyone with a smart phone and has a continual growing choice of content. OCULUS RIFT: Oculus Rift is the flip side of the virtual reality coin. Oculus, a subsidiary of Facebook, introduced the Rift in January at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Rift is a high end virtual reality system that comes with a headset, touch hand controllers, tracking sensors, Xbox one controller and two games: “Eve: Valkyrie,” and “Lucky’s Tale.” It also comes with the high end price tag of $599.99. Overall, Rift will not be cheap. In addition to an expensive system, you will need an Oculus-ready PC computer with a high end graphics card, capable of handling the Rift experience. Rift, however, promises to be the newest generation of virtual reality in both experience and technology. In addition to standard virtual reality fare, there is a social aspect to Rift as well. Using the built in Oculus Community you can play VR games and interact with others who are using the system. Oculus Rift can be ordered now and will start shipping March 28, 2016. Cardboard and Rift are just two VR options for you explore this year, with many more options from competing companies on the horizon. The future of VR is being cracked wide open, with gaming and video experiences being the current offerings. Add to the virtual reality experience companies that offer virtual shopping for their products (known as V-commerce) and medical and military applications, this year promises big things for VR in the real world. What do you think? What type of virtual reality would you like try? What kind of dangers might this pose? Tell us on Twitter @wilkesbeacon Creative Commons @wilkesbeacon �The Beacon - February 2, 2016 Opinion The Mockingbird Next Door: Life With Harper Lee By Sara Pisak Opinion Editor I began the fall semester by publishing two articles for The Beacon discussing the work of Harper Lee. In the articles, I have covered the controversy surrounding Lee’s newly published text as well as my own review of her new work, Go Set A Watchman. In the interest of bringing my book review column full circle, I would like to review the recently published text, The Mockingbird Next Door: Life With Harper Lee, composed by Marja Mills. The Mockingbird Next Door tells the story of the notoriously private Harper Lee and her sister Alice. Mills, a Pulitzer Prize winning journalist working with The Chicago Tribune, spent 18 months between the Fall of 2004 and the Spring of 2005 renting a “modest” home next to Nelle Harper Lee and her sister Alice Lee in their hometown of Monroeville, Alabama. In 2004, Mills finds herself in Monroeville on assignment from The Chicago Tribune, when To Kill A Mockingbird was named the inaugural book for “The One Book, One Chicago” campaign. The campaign originated as a pathway to encouraging younger readers to discover classic works as well as having everyone in the Chicago metropolitan area discussing the same text. Mills herself had no idea where “The One Book, One Chicago’ campaign would lead. Sent on assignment to talk to those who lived in Monroeville regarding the impact of Lee’s text and to photographically document the town’s homage to To Kill A Mockingbird, Mills never could have imagined she would be drawn into the Lee sisters’ confidence. When reading The Mockingbird Next Door, a reader finds stories of small town southern charm and characters as lively as any fictional representation that have previously sprung off the page. The small town charisma oozes from each page as most of the stories recorded take place over coffee in Lees’ or Mills’ kitchens or while traveling the backwoods of picturesque Alabama. Similarly to other works regarding Harper Lee, controversy behind the text’s publication was soon to follow. Mills claims she gained the Lee sisters’ confidence and interviewed their close family friends. Mills also maintains any story which was deemed off the record stayed off the record. For Mills, the text was more about preserving the oral traditions of the south as told through Harper and Alice. Further, when the idea for The Mockingbird Next Door was conceptualized, Mills states Harper Lee was supportive. However, soon after the book’s publication Harper Lee released the following statement: “Rest assured, as long as I am alive any book purporting to be with my cooperation is a falsehood.” Mills maintains she had both sisters’ cooperation and Harper’s statement was written shortly after she suffered a stroke which left her confused. I choose to believe Mills’ version of events for several reasons. First, I find other text written about Harper to be sensationalized. Mills also inquires as to Harper’s disappearance from the public eye. Mills is perfectly happy to simply transcribe Harper Lee’s answers rather than fabricate answers that would gain more press. Mills writes Lee’s non-outlandish responses to the inquiries. Mills writes, Lee never published a second work and disappeared from the public eye because of the overbearing media. Lee disliked the sexist criticism of her work. Mills easily could have exaggerated Lee’s responses but instead Mills is content to speculate no further than Lee would allow. Furthermore, the family friends of the Lee sisters have not withdrawn their statements/stories and have spoken words of praise for Mills. Mills allows The Mockingbird Next Door to be just as much about Harper Lee as it is about Alice Lee. Readers discover long awaited truths surrounding Harper Lee. However, the reader is privileged to learn about Alice Lee, who Harper calls, “Atticus in a skirt.” Readers discover Alice practiced law at her law firm until the age of 100; she died recently on November 17, 2014 at the age of 103. Alice is often thought of as the inspiration for the beloved Atticus Finch character. Alice was often the first women to hold a leadership position on many activist and professional boards. Personally, I hope The Mockingbird Next Door is a true account of Harper and Alice Lee since it showcases two historically significant women without sensationalized exaggeration while being blanketed in southern charm and immersed in a world forgotten. @wilkesbeacon sara.pisak@wilkes.edu JI{o r k ,· 11 9 hi r 15 d I xi <JJoo r - - -~ L FE --W IT H HARPER LEE Sara’s Score: Courtesy of Sara Pisak �The Beacon - February 2, 2016 Opinion 16 Major water crisis in Michigan leaves many residents sick By Allison Rossi Staff Writer Residents from all different states always argue that something from their state is better than another’s: food, driving abilities, clothing stores and countless others are often the subject of debate. Most residents from different states tend to be very proud and show that they are proud of where they were born and raised. However, residents from Flint Michigan aren’t likely to be bragging about their hometown anytime soon. There is a great amount of controversy regarding the water contamination in Flint, Michigan. Over this past week, multiple news reports have discussed this issue and the story has spread all over the media. Pollution is a major topic that is talked about all over the world. I could only imagine what residents of Flint, Michigan are feeling. According to CNN, around two years ago, the state decided to save money. As a result the state switched Flint, Michigan’s water supply from Lake Huron (which they were paying the city of Detroit for), to the Flint River. Apparently the water supply switch was supposed to be temporary; however, it has been announced that the water is still unable to drink. Time.com explained further, “The river itself was also found to contain eight times more chloride than Detroit’s water, a chemical that is highly corrosive to metals. Most residents in Flint have decades-old lead service lines that connect their homes to the city’s main water pipes. “When water from the river flowed through those pipes, it ate away at their insides, allowing lead to enter the supply”. The water in Flint River contained high levels of lead which unfortunately impacted the residents of Flint Michigan negatively. As a result of the high concentration of lead. the lead caused serious health issues of residents. Lead can cause negative impacts on an individuals brain as well. Now there are multiple law suits and a series of ongoing investigations regarding this topic. The water supply has impacted the residents of Flint, Michigan, horribly. One does not think about how much they use water daily until something happens to the water. An individual uses water to brush their teeth, to shower, to cook, etc. According to the United States Geological Survey on average each person uses about 80 to 100 hundred gallons of water per day. Imagine how greatly this water impacted these residents if this enormous amount of lead contaminated water was being consumed and used for over two years. USA Today explained, “The president’s actions authorize the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to coordinate responses and cover 75% of the costs for much-needed water, filters, filter cartridges and other items for residents, capped initially at $5 million. “Typically, federal aid for an emergency is capped at $5 million, though the president can commit more if he goes through Congress.” There is still an ongoing investigation and a lot more can be done to solve and provide help to this issue and the people affected. There are many inquiries about lead poisoning as well. Hopefully there will be a positive result to this investigation and the residents of Flint Michigan receive support and services. @wilkesbeacon allison.rossi@wilkes.edu “The Stars Look Very Different Today:” David Bowie’s death By Gabriella Romanelli Guest Writer On Jan. 11, Bowie fans all around the world woke up to discover the cosmic loss of their beloved Starman. I was enjoying my last week of real sleep before the spring semester when my 15-year-old sister shook me awake whispering, “David Bowie died yesterday,” and left the room. Trying to figure out how to handle my emotions, I stayed in bed until my 12-yearold brother came in and said “Hey…” “I know,” I cut him off before having to hear the devastating news again. He bowed his head in respect and left me to mourn. I heard hits that used to be spun on 45s being played softly from the speakers of my siblings’ smartphones as they got ready for another Monday in sixth and 10th grade. As 10 seconds of “Space Oddity” interrupted my thought process while my sister walked across the hallway, I couldn’t help but finish the verse in my head, letting my mind take me to my very first Bowie memory. The 1969 single hummed in the background of our 1998 kitchen conversation while my proud father prompted his brother to look at his 4-year-old daughter- “she knows every word.” I focused hard on my pink Sketchers swinging from the kitchen table and tried not to think about the fact that all eyes were on me as I belted out my favorite song. Creative Commons I was three minutes in and past 100,000 miles, captivated by the Starman’s journey, when tears started streaming down my face. My spaceship had no idea where to go and I couldn’t sing another line through my 4-year-old sobs. The only explanation I could give my concerned father and uncle was that, “Major Tom is never going to see his wife again.” That young and emotional reaction became something I’ve been reminded of at numerous family gatherings and will probably never live down. On Jan. 11, however, I knew that I was finally not alone in my sensitive and passionate response to Bowie’s work. We, the admiring and mourning fans, all felt the need to do something. Many people rushed to buy his latest album, “Blackstar,” in their grief. Billboard reported that the album “debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, giving the late music legend his first No. 1 album.” With the album coming out on David Bowie’s birthday, Jan. 8, and two days before his death on Jan. 10, dedicated and grieving fans contributed to the 181,000 album sales reported by Billboard in that week alone. Other fans took a different approach in expressing their emotions, such as Andrea Natella from Rome, who began the petition on change.org, addressing “God or whomever it may concern” to “Say no to David Bowie dead.” As of Jan. 24, the petition had 11,440 signatures. Bill de Blasio, mayor of New York City, spoke for the city in his Proclamation making Jan. 20, “David Bowie Day” in NYC, as announced on the mayor’s Twitter account, where a picture of the official proclamation was posted. The mayor mentioned Blackstar and the play “Lazarus,” written by Bowie. He declared that “David Bowie is among the most influential and talented artists of our time,” finding an appropriate home with New Yorkers and their “aversion to the status quo.” My house, like many others, celebrated Bowie by repeating his music all day and holding a special viewing of “Labyrinth,” an event in which my 18-year-old sister dressed as the Goblin King with hair extensions and tight black pants, including a strategically placed sock. I’d like to think this silly and provocative act in honor of the androgynous artist is one that he would have appreciated and endorsed. @wilkesbeacon gabriella.romanelli@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - February 2, 2016 Opinion Colonels Talk Back 17 We asked: “How did you spend your winter break?” Interviews by Luke Modrovsky Winter break can be spent keeping busy working, spending time with family and friends, or just relaxing and catching up with a few TV shows and movies on Netflix. Photos by Jesse Chalnick Want to be in the next Colonels Talk Back? Email luke.modrovsky@wilkes.edu Maddie Dolinsky Freshman Biology “I really enjoyed my break. I played with my puppy, spent quality time with my boyfriend, spent time with family, and went shopping with my best friend Casey. I feel like I am mentally prepared to take on this semester.” Jeremy Yzeik Freshman Criminology “I relaxed and worked with my friends to make some extra money. I used the time to unwind to relax so I’m not so stressed going into the spring semester.” Tawnee Hopper Freshman Undeclared (Nursing) “I spent my winter break with my family, friends and my boyfriend. I also worked, went hiking, and went to one of the beaches in California.” The Beacon asked members of the Wilkes Community how they spent their winter break. Jesse Kita Graduate Student P3-Pharmacy “I worked a lot at CVS making some extra money. I went out a lot and saw the new Star Wars movie. I caught up with some of my friends that graduated who live back at home who I normally don’t get to see.” Lauren Brunner Junior Sports Management/Marketing “I worked at the Woodbury Commons in New York to make money over break. I started watching One Tree Hill. I went to my family’s house in New Jersey to catch up with them.” Zach Metz Freshman Mechanical Engineering “I went up to my grandparent’s the day after Christmas. I watched a lot of South Park and Archer during the winter break. I am really excited for the baseball team to finally start playing games.” �The Beacon - February 2, 2016 Opinion 18 How commuters should prepare for winter travel By Rebecca Voorhees Staff Writer Winter is here. While we’ve had mostly mild weather so far, the snow is inevitable. For those who live on campus, it can be inconvenient. For the commuters, however, it can be downright dangerous. If you have ever watched That 70s Show, you know the wise Red Forman once said, “Preparation makes all the difference.” It is important to take extensive measures to guarantee the safety of yourself and others. Here are some things you can do to prevent accidents this season. 1. Keep your car in check. Cars require a lot of care and attention, especially in harsh weather. Get your battery checked and charged if needed, and service your car. Fluids are crucial, so keep back-up containers of antifreeze and windshield wiper fluid handy. Please do not skip cleaning the snow off of your car. Limiting your visibility is probably the most irresponsible thing you could do. 2. Look at your tires. As the temperature drops, so will the inflation. Tire pressure is extremely important when having sufficient control of the car, particularly turning. Have a travel sized air compressor in your car if you cannot wait to put air in at a gas station. Also, if you do not already have snow tires, they are a great investment and are your safest bet when driving in the winter. 3. What happens if you spin out, and get stuck in the snow? Red Forman created the niftiest emergency roadside kit for sticky situations. In the kit you should have: a bag of cat litter, a coffee can, a candle and matches. The candle should be placed in the can, and lit to heat up the metal. This will help melt the snow evenly away from the tire. The cat litter can be poured underneath the tires to create traction. Then you should carefully attempt to move the car again. It is also good to have a flashlight, first aid kit and a spare cell phone charger on hand. 4. Have an overnight bag ready at all times. NEPA is well-known for its unpredictable weather and we have all been a witness to it. There will more than likely be a night that some students cannot leave campus because of the dangerous snowy and icy conditions. The bag should have a change of clothes, blankets, hygienic supplies, toiletries or anything you might need. Board games and music are fun additions to the bag. It might be safest (and fun) to stay a night with a few friends in the residence halls. 5. Have good judgement. Check the weather reports, and look outside. Stay in contact with your professors and friends living on campus. Ask yourself, “Should I drive in the snow today?” “Is this reasonable?” If there is a serious storm and you do not feel comfortable driving, do not do it. Nothing is worth risking your life, and your parents will definitely thank you. Catch up on work and study in the comfort of your home. Now that you have got the survival list of the winter, it is time to put it to use. Procrastination is your worst enemy and it is best to prepare all of these things before you think it is needed. Do your best to be safe and attentive drivers this season. Creative Commons @wilkesbeacon rebecca.voorhees@wilkes.edu Even if you’re feeling the blues, vote blue, too By Ian Valles Staff Writer I’ll make it no secret, I am a liberal. To break it down: Socially I’m very left wing progressive, fiscally I’m a bit more middle ground. I’ll also make it abundantly clear that I am deeply rooted in the Hillary Clinton camp. She’s my number one choice in the race for president in 2016. My support for Hillary is not built on the idea that I don’t like Bernie Sanders, or Martin O’Malley - they both have my respect and admiration. It’s not that Hillary Clinton is a woman. It’s not even the past Clinton Presidency that pulls my support for the former Secretary of State. My reasons for supporting her are that she aligns quite well with my political leanings, makes compassionate pleas for action, is able to compromise with the GOP when acceptable and that she has proven that she can weather the storm, even when the waters gets choppy (Anyone remember Benghazi?). She has proven to be the stable and experienced candidate in a race where the other side has the bigoted businessman, Donald Trump as their frontrunner and Ted Cruz vying for second place, a man whose only accomplishment is shutting down the entire government because he didn’t get his way. Yet, despite my adoration and commitment to Hillary, I’d proudly vote for Bernie Sanders or Martin O’Malley any day over what the Republicans are offering us. I’m here to make the case for you to do the same. Recently I have seen a growing number of very fervent Bernie Sanders’ supporters boldly state that they will not vote at all, or will cast their vote in favor of a Republican candidate in the general election, if Sanders does not win the nomination from the Democratic Party. This is an unacceptable tone from an American citizen, and sadly it is most vocal from college aged voters, people just like us. This is something that I don’t believe I have ever seen from the Democratic Party, and while it shows a strong interest from youth voters, it also exposes signs of weakness and petty behavior in the Democratic Party, and in the Millennial Generation. This election is not a joke, or a way to voice your anger that you didn’t get what you want. Your responsibility as an American citizen is to cast a vote for the candidate that you truly support, as this person will carry the country for at least the next four years. If you’re a young voter and you are reading this, I implore that you vote for a candidate that, if not your first choice, at least stands behind the core values you hold close to your heart. If you don’t, you are wasting a chance to share the future for the better. Don’t take this election for granted. Make a difference and vote for the greater good. Do you have an opposing viewpoint? Do you plan on voting Republican this year? We want to hear from you. Contact the editor: sara.pisak@wilkes.edu @wilkesbeacon ian.valles.@wilkes.edu �Sports The Beacon - February 2, 2016 Sports 19 Want your sport covered? Contact the sports editor: Rachel.Leandri@wilkes.edu A grand performance Senior Alec Wizar scores 1,000th point for Wilkes By Rachel Leandri Sports Editor Numbers can spark important memories just as they inevitably mark milestones. For Alec Wizar, the number “1,000” will forever make him smile as a reminder of his monumental basketball career at Wilkes University. On Jan. 22, Wizar, a senior communication studies major, scored his 1,000 point early within the first half of the men’s home Courtesy of GoWilkesU basketball game against Fairleigh Dickinson University. Wilkes won the game in double overtime. Wizar, of Annville, Pa., began playing basketball through his local elementary school in a Sunday afternoon recreation league. He was 8 years old at the time. Wizar went on to play shooting guard at AnnvilleCleona High School, which led him to play the same position at Wilkes. “At first I didn’t take basketball very seriously, until I was persuaded to tryout for a travel team in the fourth grade,” Wizar shared. “I only made the B team as where all my friends made the A team. From then on, I started working hard on my game so I could improve and play on the A team the following year.” As a freshman in college, reaching this milestone was a very far-fetched dream for Wizar, but he never lacked confidence in his ability to achieve it. Headed into the FDU game, Wizar knew he was only four points away from reaching 1000. He hit a three pointer within the first five minutes of the game, bringing him to within one point. A few minutes later, Wizar hit a fadeaway midrange jumpshot off a baseline out-of-bounds play for his 1,001 point. “Being that I was in the flow of the game, I felt no different after reaching the plateau because all I was concerned about was getting a stop on defense,” Wizar explained. “However, shortly after when I was removed from the game, I received congratulations from my coaches and teammates on the bench, and it was at this moment that it really sunk in.” Head coach Izzi Metz feels team goals should be the priority, but it’s also important to recognize dedication. “To reach this milestone is a testament to Alec’s hard work, durability and coachability,” Metz said. “His teammates and coaches were thrilled for him. He will represent Wilkes University very well in the ‘real world’ when he graduates this spring.” Wizar is only the 30th player in Wilkes history to surpass 1,000 points. He claims this never would have been possible without the constant support from family and teammates. “My mother and my father have been at every game since the start of my freshman year, and whether the result was good or bad, they supported me wholeheartedly,” Wizar said. Senior small forward Devin Dunn gave praise to his teammate. “Alec truly earned every one of his 1,000 points,” Dunn shared. “He’s one of the best players I’ve ever had the opportunity to play with because he makes everyone around him better.” Wizar is most thankful to his family, friends, fellow seniors with whom he has spent four years on the court, and his professors who have been very understanding of his busy schedule as a student-athlete. “Making the decision to come to Wilkes to study and play was an extremely difficult decision, but it’s clear to me after four years that I made the right choice.” At a glance... Name: Alec Wizar Major: Communication Studies Year: Senior Position: Shooting guard @wilkesbeacon rachel.leandri@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - February 2, 2016 Sports 20 Super Bowl 50: The 2016 showdown by the bay By Mark Makowski Sports Writer On Feb. 7, the (12-4) AFC Champion Denver Broncos will meet the (15-1) NFC Champion Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara California. This will be the first time that the Panthers and the Broncos have played each other in the Super Bowl. This is the Broncos NFL-record-tying eighth Super Bowl appearance (2-5), while the Panthers are making their second Super Bowl appearance (0-1). When the Broncos started their 2015 campaign, they seemed like the contender that they had been since Peyton Manning joined the team back in the 2012 season. However, they had several roadblocks before the season started. The Broncos fired their Head Coach, John Fox, after the 2014 campaign and replaced him with former Houston Texans Head Coach Gary Kubiak. Kubiak was the Offensive Coordinator for the Broncos when they won back to back Super Bowls in 1997 and 1998, with Quarterback John Elway who is now the General Manager of the team. The other roadblock involved quarterback Peyton Manning, who entered the season at the age of 39 with many believing that this would be his last season. Manning started off hot in the 2014 season only to finish cold as he would battle injuries; it seemed like age had finally caught up to him. When the 2015 NFL season kicked off, Manning would try to shake the ghosts from the end of last season and prove that at age 39 he could still perform at an elite level. The Broncos would start the season with a 7-0 record. Peyton Manning was running the offense, but it was not a pretty sight. Passes were not accurate and he was turning the ball over faster than any other time in his career. Manning would throw four interceptions against the Chiefs and be benched, later revealing that he was fighting a foot injury. The Broncos would then rely on their number one ranked defense and backup quarterback Brock Osweiler to man the ship. Manning would return in the regular season finale to help the Broncos clinch the number one seed in the AFC and have home field advantage throughout the playoffs. The Broncos would meet the Pittsburgh Steelers in the divisional round and would win the game 23-16. Denver would rely on their defense and Peyton Manning not making any mistakes while also guiding the offense towards the end zone. The AFC Championship game would be highly publicized, as the New England Patriots would be coming to town. Peyton Manning and Tom Brady would probably be meeting for the seventeenth and last time. The Broncos defense would knock Brady in to the ground 14 times. Fans watching the game would see a confident Manning throw two touchdowns. After clinching the AFC Championship game by a close score of 20-18, Peyton Manning would be one game closer to destiny. The Carolina Panthers started the season looking to get further than they did in their last two seasons, which ended in the divisional round both years. Quarterback Cam Newton was looking to use this season to prove that he can be an elite quarterback in the NFL. Head Coach Ron Rivera entered his fifth year with a 31-31-1 record. The Panthers were ready to prove that they were the top dogs of the NFC and they took the league by storm. The Panthers would experience their greatest season in franchise history. They would start the season 14-0 and finish 151, with their only loss being to the Atlanta Falcons in week 16. The Seattle Seahawks would travel to Charlotte to try and advance to their third straight Super Bowl. The Panthers would have a 31-0 lead and halftime and would hold off the Seahawks 31-24 to advance to play the Arizona Cardinals for the NFC Championship. The NFC Championship Game would start off ugly and only get worse from there. The Panthers defense would force Carson Palmer to turn the ball over 6 times, and the Panthers would roll the Cardinals 49-15. Cam Newton would pass for two touchdowns and run for two more. The Panthers are listed as a 3-5 point favorite over the Broncos. Students across the Wilkes campus are trying to guess who will come away as the winner of the game. Sophomore accounting major Joe Dietz is excited to watch the game for several reasons. “I am happy to see the Broncos get back to the game and try to redeem themselves after they got blown out by the Seahawks two years ago,” Dietz said. “I would like to see Peyton Manning possibly end his career with his second Super Bowl ring to shake off all the playoff losses. But I think the Panthers are the team of destiny right now: it’s their Graphic by Ashley Evert time.” Sophomore nursing major Matt Dellario also believes in the Panthers bringing home the title. “They’re the hot team right now and I don’t see them being slowed down,” Dellario said. “But if the Broncos defense slows down Newton then I think it will be a really close and exciting game.” Senior criminology major Mike Jorda also believes that the Panthers will win the game. “It’s the Panthers time to step up and become the champion,” Jorda said. “Manning has had his chances in the Super Bowl and he has got his ring. He had two other chances to win. Its Cam Newton’s time to shine. As the game quickly approaches, fans and people who just watch the Super Bowl should be excited for this year’s game, because it seems like it is going to be an instant classic. @wilkesbeacon mark.mahowski@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - February 2, 2016 21 Sports Colonels step up game in rival conference play By Danny Van Brunt Asst. Sports Editor Both of the Colonel basketball teams performed well in their games played away against King’s College, even considering a loss by the women. The men’s team won 80-70, and the women’s team lost 77-47. The women’s team may have lost, but played an outstanding first half, the point margin kept very close throughout. The first quarter was run well and finished with a three from the corner by Jamie Campbell. The Colonels were in the lead with a score of 17-14. The second quarter was also held close. However, King’s managed to score four points before the half ended and left the Colonels trailing 32-28. After halftime, King’s came out and scored 22 unanswered points. The large deficit was too much for the Colonels to overcome for the rest of the game, which ended 77-47. Catey McFadden scored five threepointers and led the team in scoring with 15 points. Cara Basile scored eight points and had three rebounds also. The women’s team (3-15) played well in the first half against this team that is now 117. The Colonels are 0-7 in conference play The Beacon/Purvit Patel Freshman guard Clay Basalyga locking up against King’s disrupting their offense. The Beacon/Jesse Chalnick Senior Guard Missy Oertner looking to explode past the defender with the dribble at this past Wednesday’s game. and King’s is 4-3. The Colonels’ season has not turned out so great, so a win against the tough rivals would have been spectacular. The large crowds and big head cut-outs then entered in time for the men’s game. The men’s game appeared to be a very equally matched game. Wilkes entered the game with a record of 7-10 and Kings’ record was 8-9. The teams were both 2-4 in the conference. Wilkes came off of a thrilling OT win against FDU, and King’s came off a tough loss against Manhattanville. The Colonels pushed the pace from the start. They jumped out to a 12-3 lead with three pointers from Alec Wizar and Marcus Robinson. The Colonels kept the lead and left for halftime at 37-28. The entire second half was dominated by the Colonels. King’s started scoring more points towards the end, but the Colonels kept their lead until the end. Wizar led the team scoring and recently reached 1,000 career points in the previous game. He had a season-high score of 27 points followed by Zachary Brunner who tied his own season record of 17 points. Wizar had four three-pointers, scored all 11 free throws, seven rebounds and three assists. Brunner made eight of nine shots and had nine rebounds. Robinson also contributed 13 points and three assists. @wilkesbeacon danny.vanbrunt@wilkes.edu �The Beacon -February 2, 2016 Sports 22 Getting to know... Nicole Cumbo Sophomore Softball Pitcher By Purvit Patel Sports Writer Nicole Cumbo is a sophomore at Wilkes University with a Biology major and Chemistry minor. From West Wyoming, Nicole pitches for women’s softball. Q. Do you have other sports/interest/ hobbies off of the field? A. I am a part of the Wilkes Dance Team and I enjoy reading the Harry Potter series. Q. What was the driving force for your decision to come to Wilkes? Q. Who would you say, is the most influential person in your life? A. My acceptance into the Penn State PreMedical Scholars Program. A. My parents, they support me so much in everything I do. They’re at every game whether I am pitching or dancing. My mother works in the medical field and has strongly influenced my career choice. My father is a Wilkes alumnus himself. Q. Post Graduation Plans in terms of a Career? A. I am going to pursue a career in medicine. I would like to be a pediatrician or family doctor. Q. What are your hopes for your sophomore season as a Colonel? A. To have a winning record and improve on last year. Q. When/Why did you first begin playing softball? A. I began playing tee ball when I was about 4 years old. I started softball when I was 8 and immediately wanted to be a pitcher. The Beacon/Purvit Patel A. Free food for all athletes. Q. If you had to choose one thing about Wilkes’ Softball Program that you could improve, what would it be? Q. A quote you live your life by? A. “Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light” –JK Rowling Q. What does “Be Colonel” mean to you? A. To “Be Colonel” is to achieve your goals and to strive to be better than the person you were yesterday. Q. If you could have dinner with a famous person from the past, who would it be? A. Amy Winehouse. @wilkesbeacon purvit.patel@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - February 2, 2016 Getting to know... 23 Sports Alex Kramer Junior Baseball Player By Purvit Patel Sports Writer Q. What was the driving force for your decision to come to Wilkes? University and Wilkes Baseball when we are visiting our home towns. Q. Do you have other sports/interest/ hobbies off of the field? A. During the summer, or anytime it is warm, I like to go fishing with some of my A. I knew that I wanted to go to a smaller friends at home. school. I had heard of King’s College originally from a high school football Q. Who would you say, is the most teammate, and learned about Wilkes shortly influential person in your life? after I researched King’s. Wilkes seemed to have everything that I was looking for A. I would say my Dad is the most influential academically, as well athletically. I also love person in my life. I have not just learned the location of the campus right on the river, lessons from him regarding how to take care surrounded by the mountains. of one’s family, but I’ve also learned from him things in the business world as well. I would Q. Post Graduation Plans in terms of a say that one of my Dad’s greatest attributes Career? is his ability to connect with people. He has shown me that it is important to connect with A. Ideally, I would like to work in the those around you in the workplace, because front office of a professional sports team as a everyone remembers the guy that always had marketing director. a good conversation up his sleeve. Q. What are your hopes for your 2016 season as a Colonel? Q. A quote you live your life by? A. A quote that I live my life by is “What is A. On a personal level, I want to see the the face of a coward? The back of his head as he hard work I have been putting in for the runs from battle”, said by Frank Underwood in past few years pay off on the field. I want to an episode of House of Cards. really feel like I played a significant role on a successful team. Q.What does “Be Colonel” mean to you? Q. When/Why did you first begin playing baseball? A. I began playing baseball when I was 5 years old, and it has remained my favorite sport ever since the first time I stepped on the field. Many of my Little League years, I was lucky enough to have my Dad be my coach. A. The term “Be Colonel”, to me, means exactly what it says. Be Colonel. Be THE Colonel. Wherever you go, be it inside your residence hall or in your basement at home, you are the representation of the entire campus, staff, and student body of Wilkes University. Q. If you could have dinner with a famous Q. If you had to choose one thing about person from the past, who would it be? Wilkes’ Baseball Program that you could improve, what would it be? A. I would love to have dinner with Henry Ford or John D. Rockefeller, pretty much any A. In a perfect world with an unlimited one of the giant business moguls from early budget, I think that team apparel would be American history. As an aspiring businessman, what I would improve. When college kids I would love the opportunity to speak with return home during intersession, 90% of the them about the processes they used in the rise clothes they wear are their school/ school of their power, and how I could simplify those teams’ apparel. I think that if it were possible large scale plans down into more manageable, that we could get more items, it would go practical uses in my own endeavors. a long way in terms of advertising Wilkes @wilkesbeacon purvit.patel@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - February 2, 2016 Follow us! @wilkesbeacon The Beacon/Purvit Patel Dr. Edward Schicatano, co-director of the new Neurotraining and Research Center, speaks at the opening last Thursday as Dr. Robert Bohlander, professor of psychology, and Katharine Marianacci, a psychology student, look on. Januzzis Pizza & Subs Next to Movies 14 • For Delivery- Call 825-5166 • Wilkes -Barre. Kingston. Plains. Plymouth. Nanticoke $13.95 + tax large 16” 1-topping pizza & 2-liter soda $17.95 + tax $7.95 + tax each for 5 or more large plain pies $11.95 + tax $16.95 + tax 3 hot & cold subs mix &match $23.95 + tax 12- cut Sicilian pizza 12 -cut Sicilian pizza 2 tickets to Movies 14, 1 med- 1 topping & 1 order of wings pizza & 2 drinks $20.95 + tax large 16” pizza & 12 cut tray siclian pizza $12.95 + tax small 12” 1-topping pizza & choice of any sub $17.95 + tax 2 large plain pizzas toppings extra $18.95 + tax large 16” pizza, 1 sub, & an appetizer $20.95 + tax 24- cut Sicilian pizza $28.95 + tax 3 large 1- topping pizzas � 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 <p>This is Wilkes University's <em>Beacon</em> Newspaper collection, 1947-present. We also have digitized copies of the <em>Beacon's</em> predecessors, <em>The Bucknell Bison Stampede</em>, 1934-1935 and <em>The Bucknell Beacon</em>, 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>.</p> <p></p> <p>Missing Issues:</p> <p>1947 August 8th<br />1947 September 5th<br />1947 October 3rd<br />1947 October 17th<br />1947 October 31st<br />1947 November 21st<br />1947 December 19th<br />1948 September 9th<br />1950 April 28th<br />1953 April 10th<br />1962 February 2nd</p> 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 2016 February 2nd Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2016 February 2 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/e757978bb9e5774a5cca81a84508c227.pdf 691a41e79affdc28e089c27a704d146e PDF Text Text The Beacon - February 16, 2016 THE BEACON Est. 1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member Volume 69 Issue 13 The news of today reported by the journalists of tomorrow. A Historic Partnership Wilkes signs education agreement with Panama - pages 4 & 5 The Beacon/Toni Pennello Marcela Parades de Vasquez, minister of education of the Republic of Panama, speaks with Wilkes University President Patrick Leahy and community members. Parades de Vasquez visited the campus last week to sign an education agreement with the university. �News The Beacon - February 16, 2016 Editorial Staff 2015-16 MANAGERIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief - James Jaskolka Managing Editor - Ashley Evert Adviser - Dr. Kalen Churcher Social Media Director - Alyssa Mursch Seeking Advertising Director SECTION EDITORS News - Sarah Bedford LA&E - Nicole Zukowski, Justin Topa Opinion - Sara Pisak Sports - Rachel Leandri ASSISTANT EDITORS News - Gabby Glinski LA&E - Austin Ely Opinion - Luke Modrovsky Sports - Danny Van Brunt, Andre Spurell DESIGN EDITORS Nicole Kutos Israel Rodriguez Jimmy Musto Kahdijah Venable Interested in joining the Beacon? To learn more about the positions we offer and what you can do, contact james.jaskolkabutler@wilkes.edu 130 S. River St. First Floor, Conyngham Hall Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 Phone - (570) 408-5903 www.thewilkesbeacon.com 2 News Have a breaking story or a press release to send? Contact the news editor: sarah.bedford@wilkes.edu Beacon Briefs Weight Watchers at Work The first meeting of the Weight Watchers at Work Program will be held on Feb. 16 at noon in Breiseth 211. It will run every Tuesday, same time, same place for 10 weeks. Those interested need to bring $100 to the first meeting, cash or check payable to Weight Watchers. The Human Resources guidelines apply. SG Notes: Club, guest reports; fund requests Staff Report On Wednesday, Wilkes University’s Student Government held its weekly meeting. A representative from the Choral Club gave a club report. Last semester, the group performed at freshman convocation and the 50th anniversary of the Dorothy Dickson Darte. The club hosted a spaghetti dinner, Open Mic Night, and a Christmas themed party as well. The members are collecting orders for their Valentine’s Day fund raiser, and are rehearsing for a free concert in April. They will be performing in Baltimore, local high schools, graduation and baccalaureate this semester. Members of the Video Game Club also gave their club report for the year, celebrating their one year anniversary as a SG recognized organization. Last semester they had a Mortal Combat tournament and raised money and canned foods for a shelter in Kingston. They are hosting an NBA tournament this semester with proceeds will going to cancer research. Running Club gave its yearly report. The club wants to get a respirometer to see the difference in air held by the lungs throughout the semester. Last semester members also participated in the CEO food drive. Vagina Monologues came in for week two of two for a fund request. Jennifer Magnotta requested $1,000 to allow 200 students to come to the performance free of charge. All profits will go to Victim’s Resource Center, Domestic Violence Center and Planned Parenthood. The final vote was cast passing at 30-4-2. Psychology Club also came in for week two of two for its fund request. The group requested funds for registration and transportation totaling $881.58 for a conference in New York. The vote was cast passing at 34-0-2. Adventures in Science came in for it second week of fund requests. Adventures in Science will take place on April 29 and is an opportunity for 270 5th grade students to come work on scientific experiments in lab. The group was requesting $2,800 for lab supplies, refreshments and drawstring bags. The vote was cast with a final tally of 25-7-4. Student Athlete Advisory Committee, SAAC, came in for the first week of fund requests. Members were requesting $560 to cover 200 shirts to be handed out before the women’s basketball game against King’s on Feb. 20. The SG vote will be cast next week. Running Club came in for week one of fund requests. The will put on Relay for Heat again this year, which is an event that raises money for the Martin Luther King Fuel fund to help local families. They are requesting $5 per mile for each student. The vote will be cast next week. Capital Projects was in week two of two for a fund request. The group was requesting $5,075 for 20,000 blue Casino Night chips as a way to combat running out of chips during the SG event, Casino Night. The final vote was cast with the motion passing, 29-0-7. Week one of two began for the Spring Fling Budget. This year’s theme is A Whole New World. The event will take place on March 18 from 6 to 11 p.m. at Genetti’s Wilkes Barre. There will be three dinner options: chicken, fish, and pasta as well as assorted display tables with desserts. There will be a cash bar for students 21 and older and complimentary soda and water for all guests. Entertainment will include a photo booth with unlimited photos. Shuttles will run to and from SUB all night as well. At present, the event is budgeted for 450 students and 15 chaperones with a total request of $18,408.58 but this price may go down depending on meals selected. The final vote will be cast next week. One committee met this week, Academic Planning Committee. The student representative explained that the Dean of the Sidhu School will be transferring to Mesa, so they have appointed an interim dean for the Sidhu School. On Feb.12, the Minister of Education from Panama was on campus. The Council Reviewed the Treasurers Report. All College: $47,578.58; General Funds: $23,722.05; Conference: $1,795.68; Spirit: $2,000.00; Student Government Total: $75,096.31. table of contents news................2 life, a&e...........7 spread............12 opinion..........14 sports............19 �The Beacon - February 16, 2016 News 3 Catholic Church responds; contraceptives, morality discussion, rhythm method By Toni Pennello Staff Writer A new, alarming virus is spreading throughout South America, forcing controversy in the Catholic community. The virus does not seem to be taking many lives, but it is impacting those of the babies of infected mothers, causing debilitating birth defects. For the Catholic Church, this could mean pressure to make an exception to its strict ban of the use of birth control. However, the church does not seem as though it will waver in its views. Father James E. McGahagan, Chaplain at Wilkes, reiterated that the church’s disapproval for the use of birth control is less a regulation, and more a question of morality, according to Catholicism. “This is based on our understanding of the whole meaning of sexuality, as both a unitive love expression and a life creating act,” McGahagan explained. “You cannot separate either that unitive love aspect or that life creating aspect… interfering with the potential of creating life is the same moral problem as ignoring the unitive love expressing aspect.” “Sexual intercourse without freedom, love or consent is totally morally wrong,” he continued. “One could say the same would be true when it comes to the question of interrupting the creation of life.” McGahagan called the issue a matter of right and wrong, explaining that if it were simply a rule of the church it could be set aside. He called this question of morality an issue of “natural law”, which he explained as a moral code that one should follow whether or not one is governed by religious law; he likened it to the moral question of stealing. McGahagan also harkened back to Zika virus spread brings questions of health concern By Gabby Glinski Asst. News Editor According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Zika, a disease caused by the Zika virus, is spread to people through the bite of an infected Aedes species mosquito, the same species that spreads yellow fever. This species of mosquito is found in the southern United States, Caribbean and South America. Symptoms of Zika include fever, rash, joint pain and conjunctivitis (red eyes). Only about one in five people infected with the virus develop symptoms. Spread of the virus through blood transfusion and sexual contact have been reported. Death in accordance to the virus is rare, however, there have been a series of reports that link the Zika virus to microcephaly, a serious birth defect in which the affected newborn’s head is smaller than normal. Microcephaly may affect intellectual development, eyesight, hearing and balance. Women who are pregnant or plan to become pregnant are advised to avoid areas where the Zika virus is reported. Erica Acosta, Associate Director of Diversity Affairs, traveled to Puerto Rico in January. Acosta, four months pregnant at the time of the trip, did not know about the virus until arriving at Puerto Rico. “I was a little worried,” Acosta said when she learned of the virus, “I used bug spray but I was still bitten.” Acosta said when she returned after the trip, she went to the doctor to check for symptoms. No symptoms were found and her pregancy was found to be healthy. Acosta, who was planning on attending the Alternative Spring Break trip to the Dominican Republic in March, removed herself from the program. “I am sad to not be going but I am very concerned for my baby,” Acosta said. Pregnant women who have recently traveled to an area with Zika should talk to a healthcare provider about their travel even if they are not experiencing symptoms. There is no medication or vaccine to prevent the Zika virus. The best way to prevent the Zika virus is to avoid mosquito bites. People in areas where the virus is likely to be contracted are advised to wear long sleeved shirts and pants, stay indoors and avoid areas where mosquitoes thrive, like stagnant water. There are 52 reported cases of the Zika virus in the United States, all of which have been classified as travel-associated cases. With recent outbreaks, the number of cases among travelers visiting or returning to the United States is likely to increase. the spread of the AIDS virus, where the same question of the morality of banning contraception was raised. “We could not say that it was perfectly alright to violate a moral principle, even for a good reason,” he said. “You can’t do something that is morally wrong for a good reason.” Although contraception is considered immoral under Catholic ethics, McGahagan pointed to an advanced form of the rhythm method to prevent pregnancy. “There have been tremendous advances in natural family planning methods that are not like the old rhythm method of years ago, which was trying to predict periods of fertility,” McGahagan explained. “There are many variables and inevitably there will be a problem.” These new advances lead to pregnancy prevention that, according to McGahagan, are as effective as any other means, without the Catholic moral dissonance and unreliability. He even went on to explain that many couples feel closer knowing each other’s cycles and that there is a certain amount of self control and sacrifice involved. The Zika virus, which is spread by mosquitos, seems to be causing microcephaly in newborns whose mothers are infected. Microcephaly is a birth defect that is marked by a very small head, and, subsequently, a small brain, which leads to a myriad of health problems for the child. According to CNN, the Brazil Ministry of health has reported 404 cases of microcephaly since November, a number that is remarkably high. Women in El Salvador have been advised to avoid having children until 2018. @wilkesbeacon toniann.pennello@wilkes.edu FOR RENT APARTMENTS Studio, 1, 2, & 3 bedrooms Available June 1, 2016 vww. Dream Rentals.net Call Jim (570) 288-337 �The Beacon - February 16, 2016 News Panama, Wilkes collaboration celebration; culture, education 4 The Beacon/ Gabby Glinski On Feb. 12, President Patrick Leahy awarded an honorary Doctor of Humane letters to Marcela Paredes de Vasquez, minister of education of the Republic of Panama. Right to Left: Anne Skleder, Senior Vice President and Provost; John Yudichak, 14th District of the Pennsylvania State Senate; Wilkes University President Patrick Leahy; Marcela Paredes de Vasquez, Minister of Eduation of the Republic of Panama; Christopher Hackett, Vice Chair of Board of Trustees; Tony George, Mayor of Wilkes Barre; Wil Del Pilar, Deputy Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The Beacon/ Gabby Glinski A Panamanian culture event was hosted in the Henry Student Center after the Address by Marcela Paredes de Vasquez, Minister of Education, Republic of Panama. The event consisted of food, dances and information on Panama. The Beacon/ Sarah Bedford Members of Student Government attended a dinner celebrating at the Westmoreland Club celebrating the Panama/Wilkes collaboration. From left, freshman Ian Valles, junior Scotty Vandine, junior Val Woods. �The Beacon - February 16, 2016 News Panamanian, American unity through education; historic event 5 Educational partnerships, STEM, education fields By Sarah Bedford, Toni Pennello, Gabby Glinski News Editor, Staff Writer, Asst. News Editor From Feb. 11 to 12, Wilkes University celebrated a historic event with the campus community. Marcela Paredes de Vasquez, Panama’s minister of education, visited the university as part of a comprehensive new partnership being developed between the Latin American country and Wilkes. On Feb. 11 Paredes de Vasquez met with President Patrick Leahy to sign the agreement which is to pave the way for educational partnerships in fields that include education and STEM fields. “Let me just reiterate how significant this agreement is potentially for Wilkes University,” Leahy said. “One of our goals as a university is to become more influential, not only on a national stage but on an international stage, and we set out to find ways that we might extend what we have here at Wilkes University to a broader audience.” Leahy explained that this is the first agreement of its kind in Wilkes’ history. “This is an extraordinary opportunity for Panamanian teachers and professors,” Paredes de Vasquez said. “We as a country have a very ambitious plan of having all of the education bilingual, Spanish and English, even in the official sector. For that purpose we are sending 10,000 teachers and professors to English speaking countries, and that project The Beacon/Toni Pennello President Leahy and Marcela Paredes de Vasquez sign historic agreement unifiying Wilkes University and Panama through education. that we call ‘Panama Bilingual’ or ‘Bilingual Panama.’ We have selected the best partners in the United States and also England, Scotia and Canada. Wilkes University is a valued partner.” Later that evening, members of the campus community as well as administrators, Panamanian dignitaries and visiting students, attended a dinner at the Westmoreland Club. Lt. Gov. Mike Stack and Panamanian Ambassador to the United Nations, Laura Flores were also in attendance to commemorate the event. On Feb. 12, Leahy awarded an honorary doctor of humane letters to Paredes de Vasquez. “This is a very special moment that I will remember with joy for the rest of my life.” said Paredes de Vasquez after receiving the award. Mayor Tony George, Christopher Hackett, Vice Chair of Board of Trustees, Anee Skleder, Senior Vice President and Provost, John Yudichak, 14th District of the Pennsylvania State Senate and Wil Del Pilar, Deputy Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Education, all spoke on behalf of Wilkes Univeristy and Paredes De Vasquez’s accomplishments. The event concluded with a Panamanian Culture event in the Henry Student Center with information on the event, dancers and food. @wilkesbeacon sarah.bedford@wilkes.edu The Beacon/Gabby Glinski President Leahy awarded Marcela Paredes de Vasquez, minister of education of the Republic of Panama, an Honorary Degree of Humane Letters from Wilkes University. �The Beacon - February 16, 2016 News 6 Resident to face charges; fire code Staff Report According to Wilkes-Barre Police, on Feb. 6, a fire code violation occurred in University Towers at Wilkes University. The incident involved a resident student who allegedly applied painters tape over all but one of the smoke detectors in the apartment rendering them useless, police said. Officials explain that this put other occupants at risk. According to the university fire safety and prevention information on the university website, “Tampering with fire extinguishers and other fire equipment or the sounding of false alarms is a serious threat to the safety of all and is strictly prohibited. Violations of this policy will result in serious disciplinary action by the University.” Wilkes-Barre City Fire Department personnel filed a citation through the office of District Justice Rick Cronauer. The student is facing charges according to reports. The Beacon/ Jesse Chalnick The Women's and Gender Studies Department hosted an event for sexual health awareness. Guest speakers from the Wilkes Nursing Department and a health care educator from Planned Parenthood. The event was hosted on Feb. 11 in the Ballroom. From left, Dr. Jennifer Thomas, Dr. Maria Grandinetti, Sharon Whitebread and Dr. Michalene Davis. Presidential Candidates at the Polls Trump Cruz Rubio Carson Bush 2.1.0 17.8 7.8 4.3 4.0 2.5 Poll Data from Real Clear Poltics, Feb. 12 Graphic by Isreal Rodriguez �The Beacon - February 16, 2016 Life, Arts & Entertainment Life, Arts & Entertainment Airing dirty laundry 7 Have a story or want your event to be featured? Contact the Life, A&E Editors: Nicole.Zukowski@wilkes.edu or Justin.Topa@wilkes.edu Students’ concerns grow over residence hall laundry facility By Nicole Zukowski Life, Arts and Entertainment Editor Imagine an average winter day, trucking through campus with newly fallen snow glistening on the ground and cool wind ripping through your hair during your daily commute to class. Warm coat, scarf, gloves, hat, boots and jogging shorts on because the laundry room is once again backed up, resulting in wearing the only remaining clean clothes you have in the middle of an NEPA winter. This image is reality for many residents of Evans Hall. “For the over 200 freshman living in Evans and Residence Life staff, there are only five washers and five dyers for the whole building,” Joseph VanderWaag, nursing major and Evans resident explains. “There’s often a backlog of dirty laundry sitting on the side waiting for one of the machines. There is no way of getting one’s wash done efficiently or timely in general.” VanderWaag is a student ambassador and class representative in student government. As such, he becomes aware of student issues and takes concerns of the student body seriously. “This is just one issue I see in Evans in which I think there is a need for immediate action.” Using his leadership role, VanderWaag started a petition a few weeks ago in hopes of raising the attention of the offices of Residence Life and Student Affairs. “We (residents of Evans Hall) complained about the laundry situation but there was no initiative to get it fixed. I hope the petition acts as a starting point showing students that someone cares and their voices don’t go unheard,” VanderWaag said. According to Vanderwaag, being able to do your laundry within Evans Hall is a process that takes many students several t e The Beacon/Nicole Zukowski Students living in Evans Hall are upset with the current laundry setup. The laundry room often has a growing backup of laundry waiting to be cleaned. days to complete. “Some students actually walk through Wilkes Barre to a laundromat to clean their clothes. Others drive miles homes just to do their laundry,” VanderWaag said. “It is very upsetting to know that students are going to these extreme, and frankly dangerous, measures to wash their clothing.” One of the main goals of the petition, explained VanderWaag, is to make the issue known and create talk for possible solutions. Stephen Enders, Residence Life graduate assistant, commented on the laundry issue. “We have been made aware and are working with facilities, RAs, RSA's and area coordinators to create a plan to resolve the issues.” Students seem to agree that the two main issues of the laundry room are the quality of the machines and laundry rules that Wilkes has set in place not being enforced. The issue of students’ clothes being left in the washer and dryers for excessive amounts of time after the cycles have finished is largely contributing to the line of laundry waiting to be cleaned. “The laundry rules are documented and can be found in the Wilkes University Undergraduate Student Handbook,” Enders said. Wilkes University provides free laundry machines in each residence hall only for the use of students. With this service, Wilkes has certain rules in place to regulate the process. According to the Student Handbook, “the University will not be responsible for the loss of or damage done to clothing through the laundering or drying processes.” Although reading further in the case of a broken machine, the University takes responsibility for making “every effort to repair the machines as quickly as possible.” It continues to state, “If a student leaves their laundry in the laundry room for more than 24 hours, the Office of Residence Life will confiscate the items. Students are not permitted to remove other students laundry.” VanderWaag offered some alternative solutions to correcting this laundry matter, “policing the situation better along with mandatory use of name tags would be a start.” He also added “newer machines that could sustain constant use, possible whiteboards for name tags, and maybe mirror King’s College’s use of a swipe on the laundry machines that sends you a text when your laundry is finished.” @wilkesbeacon nicole.zukowski@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - February 16, 2016 Life, Arts & Entertainment Wilkes Students Participate in Ash Wednesday, Lent Season By Marissa Spryn Staff Writer This year Wilkes started off Lent season with a church service held by Father Alex Roche from St. Ignatius Parish and Interfaith Coordinator, Caitlyn Czech. Ashes were also distributed throughout the day on the second floor of the Henry Student Center. Many students and faculty members received ashes between class periods and wore them with their heads held high. Some of these students were asked what they plan to give up for the next 40 days. The most popular answers consisted of relinquishing their reliance on fast food and desserts. “It’s not exactly healthy food,” said Jessica Baker, senior psychology student. “It’s not good for me, so I’d like to eat better.” While a large portion of those surveyed pledged a healthier diet, there were students who decided to make unique and personal sacrifices. Kayla Hiryak, junior pharmacy major, will also be giving up a particular food, but her choice runs a little deeper. “I really like Cheez-Its,” Hiryak admitted. “I basically live on them as my snack of choice, so it’ll be really tough for me to go without them.” Danay Rosa is a freshman at Wilkes University who plans to give up two things she said will be difficult to live without. “Well, I’m giving up watching my television shows,” Rosa said. “I normally feel like I can’t live without them. Oh, and I’m also giving up cursing.” Emma Leach finds herself heavily involved within a number of organizations on campus. Her vow for the Lent season is one we may all find to be useful. “I plan on giving up procrastinating,” Leach said. “I can’t tell you how that’s going to work right now.” The next 40 days will hopefully be a success for those who celebrate the season. As students test their self-control or continue with business as usual, all are invited to attend Interfaith services each week. @wilkesbeacon Marissa.Spryn@wilkes.edu 8 The Beacon/Marissa Spryn Father Alex Roche from Saint Ignatius Church led a service for students, faculty and staff last week in honor of the start of the Lent season. Ashes were distributed throughout the day for those who partake in Ash Wednesday. Class of 2016 celebrates its final 100 days of classes T Courtesy of Bridget Giunta Senior students who forgot to pick up cords or their T-shirts are asked to schedule an appointment via email, at Lauren.Pluskey@wilkes.edu. They can also pick them up at Senior Salute or stop by the Student Government office. T Courtesy of Bridget Giunta Nursing students and department faculty pose for a photo at the Senior First Farewell. Students are counting down toward the Final Farewell event which will be held on Wed., May 18. �The Beacon - February 16, 2016 Life, Arts & Entertainment 9 Policy prevails; tensions fly high during student govt. meeting By Justin Topa Life, Arts and Entertainment Editor Controversy arose during the Feb. 10 student government meeting, as representatives were called upon to allocate funding for the university’s production of The Vagina Monologues, held Feb. 12 and 13. During the initial proposal presented by Jennifer Magnotta, senior communication studies student and director of the production, concern was raised due to the recipients of the money raised at the event. While the proceeds for the event will benefit the Domestic Violence Service Center and the Victim’s Resource Center, a third recipient was the cause of much concern, according to student government representatives. “Funding some of these organizations, especially funding for Planned Parenthood, is such a controversial decision,” said Casara McCleaf, vice president of the class of 2017. “I didn’t think that we should blindly give them the money without taking into consideration that some people are very against [Planned Parenthood].” It is Student Government policy that all money granted from the student activity fund goes toward student-sponsored events and activities. Student Government does not donate to any charities directly. According to an executive representative, it has become protocol to stipulate that any money in excess of what is used for students is returned to Student Government. Ultimately, student government voted to allocate the money requested for the production with the stipulation that any money in excess of the number of students who attend be returned to the university and not added toward donations to any organization. McCleaf said she is opposed to Planned Parenthood, but says personal bias did not play a role in her decision-making. “My religion does oppose Planned Parenthood and abortion, but I believe that taking into consideration that other people on campus also believe that abortion is wrong is why I did it,” she continued. “If it was just me and my religion, I wouldn’t be representing the school well.” McCleaf said that she is in support of helping women who have undergone Courtesy of Kahdijah Venable/The Vagina Monologues Tensions flew high during a Student Government meeting last week as a decision was made to allocate funds for The Vagina Monologues. abuse and hardships, but would have wished to see the production support local organizations that are not involved with abortion. Ian Valles serves as the sergeant-in-arms and secretary for the Class of 2019. He contends that the opposition went deeper than serving the best interests of the student body. “I don’t believe it was opposed simply for the best interest of the student body, but because they put their own personal emotion and opinion into it,” Valles said. “One of the core duties within Student Government is that you are supposed to vote with your mind clear of biases and, in my opinion, they put their biases first when making the vote.” Emma Leach, class of 2017 representative, was also opposed to allocating funds for The Vagina Monologues. “They chose to raise money for Planned Parenthood and I think there were better options that they could have chosen,” Leach said. “There is a portion of campus who do not agree with that and I know for a fact that there would be students on campus who would be uncomfortable with the idea of their activity fees going towards an organization like that.” Statistics released by Planned Parenthood state that the majority of their funding goes toward general healthcare, sexual education and contraceptives, while only three percent of their services are related to abortion. Leach states that this statistic does not change her stance due to the lobbying for and supporting of abortion practices by the organization. “I would never agree with anything that has anything to do with abortion, unless it was due to extreme circumstances,” Leach said. Scott Vandine, parliamentarian of student government, noted the importance of wording involved with the decision made. “The money that was allocated for The Vagina Monologues goes towards funding the ticket prices of students in order to spread awareness,” noted Vandine. “This money is in no way a direct donation to any organization.” Vandine took issue with the stipulation added, in which the production must return any excess money. “It doesn’t seem fair,” said Vandine. “It is their money at this point and they should have the right to donate it to any organization they choose. The reason that they motioned to take back any excess money was because they knew that they wouldn’t have the power or control to tell them who they could and could not donate to, as it really is there money,” he added. Valles also has mixed feelings on the ultimate decision made by the members of student government. “I am glad that it was funded, but I am disappointed that the motion was to take back any additional money that was not spent,” Valles said. With a vote of 30 in favor, four opposed and two abstaining, Magnotta left the student government meeting with the funding she had requested. @wilkesbeacon Justin.topa@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - February 16, 2016 Life, Arts & Entertainment 10 This Week in History: Chicago Seven acquitted By Justin Topa Life, Arts and Entertainment Editor On Feb. 18, 1970, the defendants known as the Chicago Seven were able to breathe a sigh of relief after being found innocent of charges that they conspired to incite a riot during the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago. The month of August 1968 brought two very separate groups of people from across the nation to the city of Chicago, Illinois. While political leaders were meeting for the National Democratic Convention in order to select a presidential nominee, social protesters were also gathering to denounce the Vietnam War and the military draft process. The social protests that took place that week were abnormal, violent and powerful. They were also one of the most iconic moments used to represent the antiestablishment culture of the sixties and early seventies. Angered by the spectacle and the attention it had been receiving from the media, Richard Daly, Chicago mayor, ordered police to use any force necessary against the protesters. While different individuals and organizations present at the protests had individual reasons for being in attendance, many feared being drafted into the Vietnam War, despised American involvement or were concerned with international issues and rights. Hoping that politicians, voters and the general public would take notice of their demonstrations, the protesters spoke out, delivered speeches, wrote poems, chanted and engaged in symbolic interactions before being tear-gassed, beaten and bloodied by the local police and National Guard. Once the situation began to calm down, seven men were charged with inciting the riots that led to the violence and destruction. These men were David Dillinger, chairman of the National Mobilization Against the War; Jerry Rubin and Abbie Hoffman, activists and leaders of the Yippie movement; Tom Hayden and Rennie Davis, founders of the Students for a Democratic Society; John Froines and Lee Weiner. By the end of the trial, which lasted about five months, every defendant and their lawyers had been charged with contempt of court for ridiculing the judges, the courtroom, the trial and the American government. On Feb. 18, 1970, the Chicago Seven were acquitted of all conspiracy charges brought against them. What do you think about Daly’s call for the use of force on protesters? Tell us on Twitter @wilkesbeacon @wilkesbeacon justin.topa@wilkes.edu • Off Campus Premium Student Housing Do you have a story idea? Let us know! @Wilkesbeacon �The Beacon - February 16, 2016 Life, Arts & Entertainment 11 On-campus coffee shop welcomes any and all By Austin Ely Life, Arts & Entertainment Asst. Editor The coffee bean and the revitalizing liquid it produces when soaked in hot water has been a commodity to human life for centuries. When the first Starbucks opened in 1971 however, the company had only started to turn the commodity of coffee into a necessity. Fast forward to the beginning of 2016, 45 years after the first Starbucks opened in Pike Place Market in Seattle, according to the Starbucks website, a quaint and modern corner coffee shop opened in downtown Wilkes-Barre. Where Gambini’s Café once existed with a partial Starbucks menu, a fully renovated Starbucks shop opened on Jan. 18, just in time for classes and the winter season. Fortunately the opening ceremony is slated for Feb. 18, therefore, there is still time to prepare for the free beverages, giveaways and prizes to come. As that day looms for caffeine-heads, other aspects such as the location, the workers and the renovations can become Short 8 fl.oz a coffee shop conversation in itself. What does Starbucks bring to the community? Samantha Reid, who is a sophomore psychology and criminology major at Wilkes, also works at Starbucks. Reid says there are a number of student employees who work there including herself. She commented on the flow of business and saying, “It definitely gets most busy between classes and we see a lot of students and faculty.” Reid also contributed to how busy it gets to its location on Main Street stating, “It’s on Main St. and it’s right across from Towers. It’s definitely closer than Dunkin Donuts. The only bad thing is that some people will spend all of their flex or dining dollars here.” Fortunately, Starbucks in Gambini’s does take flex and dining dollars for Wilkes students. Unfortunately, someone who runs out of flex and dining dollars because they go to Starbucks just may not be able to get any more coffee in the morning, after class and before the shop closes. However, since the coffee shop is dominantly connected to the coffee house culture, one who has never been to a Starbucks before may think all they serve Tall 12 fl.oz DECAF I SHOTS I I SYRUP I I I ICUSTOMI I I I I MILK DRINK is coffee, when in reality, they have a new full sized menu including teas, frappucinos, cappuccinos, espresso, icedcoffee, premium roasted coffee, hot-cocoa and even baked goods and pastries. The renovations also included two coolers, which hold alternatives to the menu such as water, juices and Starbucks chilled coffee. Sheri Murray, Grande who is a manager at Starbucks at 18 fl.oz Gambini’s, gave a The Beacon/Israel Rodriguez statement about Some of the options Starbucks offers in regards to size is short, tall and grande. The Beacon/Israel Rodriguez the location as a whole. “Starbucks is considered the “third place’ in people’s lives. Where the home is the first, work or school is the second and Starbucks in the third.” “Having a Starbucks here adds to the sense of community,” Murray said, “I see so many different people a day and Starbucks considers everyone welcome.” According to Wilkes University’s website, the full size Starbucks in Gambini’s is part of the partnership made with Aramark to improve options to students on campus. Its opening comes in addition to POD in the Stark Learning Center as well as Grille Works and Which Wich in the S.U.B. In the wake of the opening ceremony scheduled for Feb. 18, Murray and staff seem prepared to show everyone what Starbucks really stands for and will undoubtedly continue to expand options for students on campus and abroad. @wilkesbeacon Austin.Ely@wilkes.edu ��The Beacon - February 16, 2016 12 No PAIN, More GAIN Martz Gym Receives New Equipment Story by Rachel Leandri | Design by Kahdijah Venable Martz Gym on Wilkes University’s campus, a place of fitness for many students, recently received a donation of updated equipment on behalf of the university’s Student Government. A committee within student government entitled Capital Projects was the source behind this initiative. Capital Projects consists of typically four or five student government members chosen because of their well roundedness as individuals that are aware of what is going on around campus. Capital projects’ purpose is to look for ideas of improvements that could be made to campus that would benefit the students. This past year, Capital Projects approved a project to buy furniture for the new commuter lounge in the Hiscox Room on campus. Within the given budget, the committee utilized the funds provided to buy the brown outdoor tables, water fountains with the water bottle fillers and improvements to the recreation center in the SUB. This year’s committee consists of John Scalese, Dylan Fox, Casara McCleaf and Nathan Barnhart, all who were approached by the trainer at the Martz gym asking if there was anything they would do in replacing some of the broken equipment. Looking into what needed to be fixed and if it was really essential, Scalese asked nearly 30 students what improvements they deemed necessary. What he found is that the majority of students all had similar feedback. Therefore, with approval from the Student Government board and the academic advisers, Capital Projects paid for the new equipment. �The Beacon - February 16, 2016 “We as an organization hope to make the students’ time at Wilkes a little bit better and to have more of the ‘little things’ that everyone likes and enjoys on campus,” Scalese stated. Overall, seven ellipticals, three recumbent bikes, a set of new dumbbells, a set of kettle bells, three decline benchesand two sets of plyo boxes were swapped in as new equipment for the facility. Junior Michael Condrad is excited for the advancements made. “The new equipment is a really great addition to the direction we hope to go towards here at Wilkes,” he said. “As a former athlete, it really helps us as students to feel like we can be a part of the athletic environment here.” Though currently not in season, junior student athlete Ryan Dupre trains all year round as a player on the Wilkes football team, making Martz his second home. “I believe the equipment has really added to the weight room in beneficial way,” Dupre stated. “It allows us as a team to get work done in an efficient and smoother manner, strengthening our abilities off the field.” Keith Klahold, Head Strength Coach/ Fitness Center Coordinator at Martz, is extremely satisfied and grateful, as the cardio equipment that was replaced was 13 years old. 13 “Cardio equipment is like buying a car,” Klahold explained. “The companies are always upgrading their products thus it doesn’t take long before it becomes difficult to get parts to fix equipment that is 13 years old.” @wilkesbeacon rachel.leandri@wilkes.edu �Opinion The Beacon - February 16, 2016 Opinion 14 Have an opinion or want to write a guest column? Contact the opinion editor: sara.pisak@wilkes.edu When failure now equals success later Student urges peers to remember education is more than book learning By Luke Zack Guest Writer Luke Zack is a 5th year pharmacy student and has a minor in chemistry. On campus, he has done biochemistry research, helped co-found the Wilkes University Industry Pharmacist Organization and Teach Assisted in Medical Anatomy and Physiology. He is currently employed by Noven Pharmaceuticals which is located in the Empire State Building in Manhattan. Luke absolutely loves to read and write, and he enjoys using this skill to help others realize their full potential. “I have never let my schooling interfere with my education.”- Mark Twain Dear Students, You might have been fed a lie. The lie is that if you study hard in school, get good grades, get into college and get a degree, then your success in life is guaranteed. This statement might have been true 50 years ago, but not today. In fact a fouryear college degree is now becoming the new high school diploma. Almost everyone has one. Not only that, but there is little evidence that grades bear any causal relationship at all to real-world results, success, achievement or satisfaction in life. So what’s the deal? Well today, things are different, which means you must become different. As stated above, there is little causal connection between academic grades and future success and/or satisfaction. To further that argument, you can even suggest that college does not teach you to be a responsible adult. Does this mean I am recommending that you blow off your classes and school? Courtesy of Luke Zack No, not at all. In fact, I believe grades are correlated with work ethic. What I am trying to do here is make an important point that may lead you to a better life with greater job satisfaction. It is something I wish someone told me earlier in my educational career. But why do I have the right to tell you any of this? Well, this past year I have had two internships in New York City related to the pharmaceutical industry. These experiences in the city have shown me that no matter where you are in life, no matter what your age, or life circumstances, you can still strive to achieve more, to make a greater impact and to aim for higher dreams. If you have the will and drive to better yourself, you usually can, no matter how much (or little) education you have. With these internships, I got to see and experience what working in the real world was like. I got to see, do and live with the millions of others in our nation’s largest city. These experiences I had in the city were tremendously insightful. They permitted me to compare and contrast the real world to the working world, and what I learned was incredible and somewhat scary. It is something that I desperately need to share with other students so they can be guided correctly. With experimentation, and talking to hundreds of people, I have established a conclusion related to my success and the achievement of others. I have discovered that real success does not depend on grades, but something else, courses you cannot graduate from. Real success has to do with your drive, your initiative, your persistence, your ability to make a contribution to other people’s lives, your ability to come up with good ideas and pitch them to others effectively. Success comes from your charisma, your ability to navigate through social networks and an unwavering belief in your own eventual triumph, no matter the amount of failures in your life, and no matter what the naysayers tell you. Unfortunately, these things I just mentioned are not taught in college. College does not teach you how to deal with failure. And guess what, failure is much more prevalent than success will ever be, so you must learn to embrace it and use it as a learning tool. From this internship over winter break, one of my coworkers mentioned that, “We all know everyone is really equivalent once they are done with school. “We all know we can probably teach them anything. What it comes down to is soft skills. We need to know if we can really work with this person and actually be friends with them.” My advice: Take action! Get yourself out there; work in the field you are studying now. Educate yourself in soft skills. Meet people in your trade and communicate with them frequently. Look for ways to take risks, to innovate and to make a difference. Failure is necessary for learning! Understand that all experience comes from mistakes, and mastery comes from taking action on those mistakes to correct them. With that said, I will leave you with these words of wisdom. Don’t wait for the time to be right, it never will be. Don’t wait for everything to be perfect, it won’t be. Don’t wait until you learn just a little more. There’s always more to learn. Never Settle, -Luke Zack What is the best piece of career advice you’ve been given? Tell us on Twitter @wilkesbeacon �The Beacon - February 16, 2016 Opinion 15 Diaries: Kafka’s intense classic still holds true for readers By Sara Pisak Opinion Editor Although not a new text, Franz Kafka’s Diaries is one my favorite works and still commands respect among some of the most talked about literary works. Kafka is one of my favorite authors as I especially enjoy his texts The Trial and The Metamorphosis. One aspect I notice about Diaries is it is often listed on must read lists. For example, Diaries is listed in both 501 Must Read Books and 1001 Must Read Books. Ultimately the question becomes, “What is the key to Diaries continued success? There are many possible reasons critics and audiences still love Kafka’s work, especially his text detailing his day to day life and activities. The first explanation to the enduring popularity of the text is the time period which the work covers. Diaries covers Kafka’s life and travels from 1910-1923, stopping the year before Kafka’s death at the age of 40. Looking broadly at this time period, we see expansion and growth as well as war and destruction. Kafka lived in Prague, Czech Republic but he often traveled to France as well as closer neighboring countries such as Germany and Austria. During this time World War I both begins and ends, Prague’s population booms among other global events; thus Kafka found himself in the middle of warring countries and expansion. Given the geographic location of the Czech Republic and Kafka’s love of travel, Kafka was uniquely able to comment on globally and historically significant events. Kafka offers this commentary in varying ways. Often, he flat out states what is occurring at the time. However, in candidly stating events, Kafka is able to intertwine these events into his everyday life. He speaks of his feelings for his family and the woman who he is to marry, all while reflecting on life during this time. Kafka’s emotions are ultimately reflective of life during this turbulent time. A second reason Diaries is such a beloved work: emotions. Many of Kafka’s works were left unfinished at the time of his death. In fact, more than once throughout the text, Kafka asks acquaintance, Max Brod to burn his manuscripts and “to set fire” to his diaries. Thankfully, Brod of course does not listen to Kafka and he publishes Kafka’s works. If it were up to Kafka, the world would have never heard of him or his literary masterpieces. In studying Kafka, one finds he is insecure and conflicted about his life and work. Diaries showcase his insecurities and the emptiness he sees in himself which he cannot seem to fill. Kafka’s writing often reflects this sentiment. There are gaps and holes which are left open in the text. Readers must fill these gaps with their own symbolic meaning. However, as Diaries reveals, if Kafka felt a draft was not up to par, he would simply stop. He would make several drafts in an attempt to revise or he would put off finishing a work. Thus many manuscripts were discovered unfinished upon his death. The amazing aspect of Diaries is with its gaps and emptiness it is still filled with poignant ideas and genius literary composition. In what has become a metaphor for his life, Kafka was unaware of how rich and intelligent his texts were. Finally, when discussing Kafka’s writing, this article would not be complete without what I would consider the highlight of Diaries: Kafka’s own view of the craft of writing. Writing is one of the most mentioned ideas in this text. Kafka speaks of recording dreams and trying to write when he is uninspired. I have frequently heard fellow authors state, “if they only wrote when they were inspired they would almost never write.” Kafka echoes these same sentiments. He speaks of ideas flowing freely and the joy he feels from writing but he also speaks of the times when writing feels like a job or a chore. Toward the end of the text Kafka informs the reader, “The strange, mysterious, perhaps dangerous, perhaps saving comfort that there is in writing.” This is one of the most poetic ways to describe writing. Kafka’s works, themselves including Diaries, are “strange,” “mysterious,” “dangerous,” and at times “comforting.” Kafka is able to seamlessly combine every element which makes a writer and writing in general an expression of self. As the reader closes the text, they will notice the back cover reads, Diaries offers “an account of life of almost unbearable intensity.” Ultimately, this intense view of life is the very reason this classic text is still beloved. @wilkesbeacon sara.pisak@wilkes.edu Sara’s Score: Courtesy of Sara Pisak �The Beacon - February 16, 2016 Opinion 16 A deadly profession: When journalists become the news By Allison Rossi Staff Writer There are many jobs in the world that are designed for one sole purpose: to inform others of current events locally and globally. Some of those jobs are news reporters, journalists and columnists. These professions are useful to allow people to learn more about the world around them, give others advice, update them on new trends and other current events. These careers entail a great love for investigating, creative thinking and a passion for writing. However in the career descriptions, it does not mention the prosecution, discouragement, negative remarks -- or worse -- they may face. According to the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) 1,127 journalists have been killed since 1992. Of that total, 166 people died in Iraq, 81 people sided in Syria and 77 died in the Philippines. Others died in Algeria, Russia, Somalia, Pakistan etc. In percentages, 66 percent were murdered, 21 percent died of crossfire in war, and the other 13 percent died from reporting in other dangerous circumstances. CNN.com reported on an issue similar to topic on Aug. 27, 2015. CNN explained, After he shot two journalists on live TV and before he shot himself, Bryce Williams sent a message: “I’ve been a human powder keg for a while....just waiting to go BOOM.” Those were the words the gunman wrote in a chilling fax to ABC News, according to the network. “The document purportedly from the Virginia shooter came after he gunned down WDBJ-TV journalists Alison Parker and Adam Ward, spurring a manhunt that ended when he turned a gun on himself as troopers closed in.” Another incident occurred in Belize in 2015. ABC7 Chicago journalist Anne Swaney, according to the Inquisitor, was killed. The search for Swaney’s body concluded when authorities found the journalist “floating in the river face down and in a state of undress, murdered.” According to the autopsy, the murdered journalist was found to be a victim of “asphyxia by compression of the neck, manual strangulation and blunt force trauma to the head and neck.” So far in 2016, three journalists have been killed. One of the journalists killed was Almigdad Mojalli on Jan. 17 in Hamam Jarif, Yemen. The Committee to Protect Journalists explained further, “Almigdad Mojalli was killed by a Saudi-led coalition airstrike outside the capital of Sanna on the morning of January 17, 2016.” The journalist was on an assignment for Voice of America. The Committee to Protect Journalists stated, “Mojalli, 34, also frequently assisted international journalists in covering the conflict as a fixer and source of information. According to IRIN, Mojalli considered fleeing Yemen multiple times but decided to stay to continue his work documenting the conflict. More than 5,800 people died in the fighting since the start of the conflict in March 2015 including Mojalli’s death, according to the Associated Press.” The other two journalists killed in 2016 are Al-Anbaki and Safi Talal. The CPJ explained “Talal, a correspondent for the independent television channel AlSharqiya, was shot dead alongside one of the station’s cameraman, Hassan alAnbaki, on January 12, 2016.” Individuals need to be aware of these horrible incidents. It is a shame that journalists, news reporters and columnists can be and have been prosecuted for informing others around them. @wilkesbeacon allison.rossi@wilkes.edu Hot yoga; hot topic Climbing over fears By Keci Lynn Piavis Special to The Beacon Since the New Year just started, many people have resolutions of getting fit and healthy. College students, fearing the “Freshman 15” and surviving on dining hall food and takeout, are no exception to these resolutions. A great way to get started at Wilkes is to use the free YMCA membership, or to attend a campus fitness event. A great and affordable opportunity is offered by the Wilkes Adventure Education with its private hot yoga sessions. At 11:15 a.m. every Tuesday, Wilkes Adventure Education hosts a private hot yoga session for Wilkes students and faculty at Melt Hot Yoga. I finally had time in my schedule to attend, and on Jan. 26, I met my friend and the rest of the attendees at the 11 a.m. shuttle, since the yoga studio is in Edwardsville (about a five minute drive). It seemed really intimidating—the room is heated to 105 degrees, and is extremely humid as well. The heat helps to loosen muscles and joints, to increase flexibility, and help sweat out toxins in the body. Fun stuff, right? Yoga mats and towels are provided, and they have a locker room where attendees could change or shower post-sweat. Many people seem to think that all yoga classes involve the instructor not saying any-thing and simply doing the poses along with the class, but that is not the case for this—the instructor explains the poses and goes around to help each person perfect their pose. As someone who doesn’t have much experience with yoga, the class was very friendly to all levels of expertise, from beginner to advanced. During class, I saw some faces with smiles and some with grimaces, and when it ended, most of the attendees, including me, looked like they had just stepped out of the shower, and smelled the exact opposite. The pain and sweat and smell are definitely worth it in the end—I felt refreshed and strong and tired and calm, all at the same time. And at $2 a class, or $20 for the entire semester? Yes, please By Taylor Balsavage Special to The Beacon Adventure Education and the Climbing Club will host Open Climbing. Open Climbing takes place every Monday and Friday from 7 p.m.-9 p.m. in the UCOM building. Students and staff have the opportunity to free climb the rock wall, an opportunity to challenge themselves in a new way on campus. Open Climbing provides a friendly and fun place for groups to get together and make the most of their evening when boredom arises. Furthermore, attempting to scale the rock wall can give students a better understanding of what it means to learn through adventure-based experiences. Forrest Jordan, a senior Engineering major, participated in Open Climbing for the first time. “At first I thought it would be easy, but I found it surprisingly challenging and walked away after with a lot of satisfaction and determination,” Jordan said. It is important to remember that assumptions are usually what hold people back from trying new things. But often what people come to find is that their initial assumptions are wrong, and new experiences can open a door for parts of ourselves that we did not know existed before. Open Climbing can help in overcoming the fear of opening yourself up to something new, as well as understanding what makes challenging ourselves one of the most rewarding things a person can do. Will you be trying out any of these events? Tell us on Twitter @wilkesbeacon �The Beacon - February 16, 2016 Opinion Colonels Talk Back 17 We asked: “Describe the best or worst Super Bowl commercial.” Interviews by Luke Modrovsky luke.modrovsky@wilkes.edu Photos by Jesse Chalnick jesse.chalnick@wilkes.edu Lauren Burrows Sophomore Nursing “The puppy one was cute. I really enjoyed it. I mean, who doesn’t love watching puppies run around? I sort of remember the Doritos one, but not entirely. I don’t think the advertisers did too good of a job this year compared to other years.” Patrice Lonardi Freshman Marketing “The Skittles one was really bad. I just didn’t like how everything came together for that one. I remember seeing Steven Tyler in one. I thought the weiner dog one was cute. I don’t remember who it was advertising for, which is shocking because that’s the whole purpose of a commercial.” Tony Wallace “Commader in Chef ” Wilkes Dining “I’m used to seeing the Budweiser Clydesdale, the puppies and the horses. My favorite thing was more of the older commercials instead. The new ones were not good at all this year. The advertisers did not get the bang for the buck like the commercials in the past used to see every year.” The Super Bowl is one of the nation’s most watched events on televsion. While some people will watch for the game, others will watch to see the millions of dollars spent on advertising being put to work. The Beacon asked members of the Wilkes Community to recall their favorite or least favorite Super Bowl commercial Want to be in the next Colonels Talk Back? Email luke.modrovsky@wilkes.edu Tanner Stengle Junior Mechanical & Electrical Engineering “I definitely remember the Doritos one. The Doritos one from this year where the baby, the mom and the dad were just throwing Doritos around like crazy was pretty fun to watch. That was definitely my favorite one for this year.” Marissa Oertner Junior Education “I can’t say I really been too interested in the game since I’m an Eagles fan. I really end up just watching the Super Bowl for the commercials like everyone else. This year wasn’t as good as some of the previous years so I was a little mad about that.” Cara Basile Senior Communication Studies “I slightly remember the Doritos one, but I really remember the one with the weiner dog. It’s funny because I remember that commercial but not exactly who was for. I was dissapointed that I didn’t see a Budweiser Clydesdale one. Overall, I thought it was a weak year.” �The Beacon - February 16, 2016 Opinion 18 Oscar’s lack of diversity reflects a larger issue By Josephine Latimer Guest Writer We need to talk about diversity, and the lack thereof in the media. Most of the media we consume, whether it be films, shows or even music, the vast majority of the people we see and hear are white, and more times than not are white males. The media is so saturated by whiteness that it comes as a surprise when a person of color is given a lead spot in a show or movie. It has become the default that the hero will be a white male. The person who endures beatings and bear attacks (I’m looking at you Leo) are tough white males. And of course, Leonardo DiCaprio is nominated for an Oscar for his performance in The Revenant. I’m not saying that he didn’t give a fantastic performance, but what about the other nominations? Who on the ballot is a person of color? What lead role is a black man or woman? Who on the ballot is Asian, Hispanic, Indian? This is the Oscars, the most prestigious of all award shows, where credit should be given where credit is due. In a nation that is already so diverse, where there are diverse actors and directors out there, the assumption should not be that all of the actors nominated for an Oscar are white. The root of the problem is the fact that these roles are continuously being given to white people. It’s a cycle that needs to be broken. There are so many talented people in this country, why should all the roles ostracize those people of color? Mary Cordisco, junior English major, agrees that there is a problem with the lack of diverse roles, “the biggest issue is the lack of roles for people of color...I think the solution to better representation within awards shows... is first addressing the issue of more roles being offered to nonwhite people.” A n o t h e r major problem is the lack of diversity on the Creative Commons Academy board. According to the LA Times, “Oscar voters are nearly 94% caucasian and 77% male” and the “median age is 62.” Those who vote on what movies make it to the Oscars, the people that determine who is nominated for those coveted spots, hold the most power. When the people who have the power who makes it into the Oscars do not reflect the general public, there is an issue. Sarah Kennedy, junior Education major, also sees the problem with the mainly old, white male Academy voters. “I do think it is an issue that the board does not have much diversity...it is important for the people in charge to have fair representation.” If the Oscars did not rely on having white males be the default, diversity would grow. And if the biggest award show in the nation, if not the world, had better representation, we would see an increase of diversity in all forms of media. I hope that in the coming years the Oscars will broaden its scope and become more diverse, I hope those who vote better represent the country we live in and I hope people of color are cast in fully fleshed roles, that they are the ones who are recognized for their fantastic performances. @wilkesbeacon josephine.latimer@wilkes.edu Interstates have become playgrounds for tractor-trailers By Ian Valles Staff Writer Recently I was traveling on a well known interstate highway in Pennsylvania, and I noticed something somewhat disturbing: the stark amount of tractor-trailers, which were nearly exclusively hauling private, well-known corporations’ goods and cargo. I have always passively noticed the amount of tractor-trailers on the highway when I travel, but this time, it almost felt like an awakening. Why are there so many tractor-trailers on the road? What happened to the times when American cargo was shipped on the vast railroads that dotted and stretched across the United States? Why can I no longer travel down a length of highway without being boxed in by long, cold trailers, often being driven by long overworked drivers? What are the potential dangers of having this many tractor-trailers on the roads? I have found that around the same time major railroads went bankrupt during the 1960’s and 1970’s, the rate of tractortrailers being used as cargo haulers all but exploded. This is despite the fact that modern diesel trains can haul more freight and cargo, while using considerably less fuel and taking up virtually no space on the highways. The vast lines of railroad track? Gone. Since the 1960’s, track has slowly been eroding, being ripped up, or being paved over for natural expedition trails. In Wilkes-Barre alone, you can see serious changes. The city once had a bustling rail yard, but in less than 60 years, we have dissolved into a single track, which infrequently operates, carrying scrap metal from destination to destination. These days, you’ll see tractor-trailers, fresh off the highway, clogging up small streets, trying to make their deliveries to businesses that now sit on the lot of the former rail yard. There are so many problems with tractor-trailers on the road. One serious problem is the safety risk they pose, especially during the inclement weather Pennsylvania experiences during this time of the year. I know I have heard a fair share of horror stories including out of control vehicles, cargo spills and gruesome crashes that involve tractor trailers, on top of that, you hear of a scary number of drivers falling asleep at the wheel while hauling their cargo. These safety issues are current and near term, but another, possibly worse outcome of tractor-trailers overtaking our roads, is the amount of pollution being emitted into our atmosphere. As the amount of trailers has increased, there has been little progress on fuel efficiency and carbon emissions, and tons of pollution has been -- and is continuously being -- dumped into our planet. The damage is serious and could lead to irreversible side effects on our lives. We have a serious problem on our hands, but seemingly no way to combat it. Have we lost this fight, and are we trapped in its consequences, forever having to deal with roadways and interstates clogged with clunky, somewhat unsafe, and inefficient cargo haulers? Are we doomed to a sea of metal boxes surrounding us as far as the eye can see? @wilkesbeacon ian.valles@wilkes.edu �Sports The Beacon - February 16, 2016 Sports 19 Want your sport covered? Contact the sports editor: Rachel.Leandri@wilkes.edu Closing in on 100 wins Fleck looks to achieve some final career goals By Danny Van Brunt Asst. Sports Editor Senior Michael Fleck is in his final year wrestling at Wilkes University. He has had a very successful season with an overall record of 28-2 at the 125 pound weight class. Fleck has worked very hard in his final year to make the most out of it. His only two losses this season were both against the same wrestler. The wrestler from Messiah is ranked above Fleck, but it won’t stop Fleck from giving it all that he has. “I know that I have to continue to work hard and take every opportunity that I get in the practice room,” Fleck said. Fleck wants to dedicate his final month left of wrestling to prepare himself for the national tournament. The wrestler from Messiah is a former two-time national runner-up, and Fleck believes he is wrestling at that national level. Fleck has been ranked in the top-ten for a great portion of the season. He has more confidence knowing that he is ranked, but he also knows ranks can be misleading. “One poll said I was ranked fourth, and another said I was ninth. However, the rankings don’t mean that much to me. I try to stay focused, always work on the tasks at hand and get better every day,” he said. Fleck has wrestled at Wilkes all four years, and is sitting at a career record of 94-24. A 100-win career would be an honor for Fleck. He is on his way to win it too: He has two matches, and hopefully, two tournaments to wrestle in, which should give him the opportunity to reach his goal. One of the most important and influential people to Fleck’s wrestling career here at Wilkes was Anthony Dattolo. He wrestled while Fleck was a first-year Michael Fleck practices a takedown with Pankil Chander at a recent practice this past week. and was a two-time All-American. “He is the reason why I became such a good wrestler. He really helped me turn the corner and qualify for nationals in my first year,” Fleck said. Along with Dattolo, Fleck’s coaches have all influenced him in their own unique ways. He credits his current coaches Jon Laudenslager, Mitch Marcks and Brian Broderick as well as his former coaches. Fleck can now see the end of his academic career too. With only one class and a senior project, Fleck’s final semester is a bit slow. He appreciates the extra time so he can focus on wrestling even more. Mechanical engineering was a struggle for Fleck. Since he has just about finished his degree, he chooses to help his teammates within the same major. Dustin Zuzulock is a wrestler and mechanical engineer, and he has received help from Fleck. “I hope that I can pass on my knowledge to others, so they don’t make the same mistakes that I did,” Fleck said. Zuzulock appreciates Fleck for that reason, and admires his work ethic. “Fleck is really motivated. No matter what, Fleck comes ready to work hard in practice, and is always ready for a The Beacon/Jesse Chalnick challenge,” Zuzulock said. Fleck is in his last rodeo. He hopes for everyone to do well in the upcoming tournaments. He has wrestled for most of his life. When it comes down to the moment where his career is on the line, he will have to take a step back and realize that he may never wrestle again. @wilkesbeacon daniel.vanbrunt@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - February 16, 2016 Sports 20 Wilkes men’s lacrosse team: Back after 33 years By Andre Spruell Asst. Sports Editor For the first time since 1983, Wilkes University will have a varsity men’s lacrosse team, which will be under the leadership of first time Head Coach Curtis Jaques. Despite not having a varsity team for the last 33 years, many students have been playing the sport on the club level. Sophomore midfielder Glenn Weist said, “I’m very excited to be part of something special. It’s going to be really nice to be playing lacrosse on the varsity level so we have something to compete for, which is a championship.” There have been so many students playing the sport on the club level that Jaques credits those students as one of the major reasons why Wilkes was able to finally make a team to compete on the varsity Division III level. “I am very excited for the inaugural season,” Coach Jaques said. “I know that the support from the school, support from the alumni, and support from the whole lacrosse family is here, and it’s fun to see it all come into fruition.” As a result, the coaching staff has been recruiting the last two years in areas like upstate New York, Long Island, New Jersey, Connecticut, Philadelphia and Maryland, as well as other parts of Pennsylvania, where the sport is very popular. The men’s lacrosse coaching staff will likely have no issue getting recruits due to lacrosse being the fastest growing sport in the country. For the inaugural season, the team already has some goals set, one of which is being able to compete right away for a chance to win a conference championship. Even with that goal, the team, along with the coach, knows it is all about the long term, with the inaugural season being the first step for that. “Before we even get into things, I want our program, I want our team to learn how to compete and be our personal best,” said Jaques. The team’s first two games will take place in Virginia during spring break on March 8th and 9th, against Ferrum College and Bridgewater College respectively, to kick off the inaugural season. Bobby Lok is breaking down in a defensive drill at a preseason practice this past week. The Beacon/Jesse Chalnick Wilkes University softball: One team, one dream The Beacon/Purvit Patel Wilkes Softball players warm up their throwing before practice. By Sean Grundy Sports Writer The 2015 season was one to forget for the Wilkes Softball team. The team finished the season with a record of 13-21, going 4-10 in the Freedom Conference. “We were very disappointed with the way the season went; we expected a lot more out of ourselves,” said junior Jenna Graziano. The Lady Colonels started out red hot on the road during their annual trip to South Carolina for spring break. They went 4-3 and played very well, but something changed when they came back home from Virginia. The Lady Colonels struggled in the first two games after returning to Pa., dropping both the game against Lebanon Valley College and against Misericordia University. They lost both games by a total of two runs in the final innings. The softball team captured its first home victory of the year in 2015 against the Del Val Aggies, but then proceeded to lose the next six games in the middle of the season. “A lot of mistakes were made out on the diamond, we left a lot of errors out there that could have easily resulted in a few more wins for us during that losing streak,” sophomore Grace Sanzalone explained. 2016 looks to be a big year for new beginnings for Wilkes Softball: With the retirement of head Coach Frank Matthews and assistant head coach Phil Stortz the softball team looks forward to some new, younger faces. Wilkes has hired Sarah Maulorico to be its new softball head coach. Maulorico then appointed Jenn Dalickas and Danielle Thacker to be her assistant coaches. Maulorico also brought back coach Jan Mazza from the 2015 coaching staff. In addition to Mazza, Maulorico hired Alex Hoops, who played for Wilkes for 4 years. Hoops was named first team all Freedom Conference during her junior year and started all 38 games at first base. “We expect to do a lot better than we did last year; we are a lot closer as a team and are more confident in ourselves because of it. I definitely think that we are in position to contend for the conference title,” said sophomore Grace Sanzalone. As the season nears, the Lady Colonels are working very hard to improve from last year’s record and start the season off right. “We have team goals that we set for ourselves every week that we do our best to fulfill. Maulorico expects a lot out of us, and we do our best to work as hard as we can because we know we can do big things in 2016,” explained freshman Caitlyn Brown. The team will take its annual trip to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina over spring break. The first game is against Penn State Harrisburg on March 13, and the home opener is March 19 against Eastern University. @wilkesbeacon sean.grundy@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - February 16, 2016 21 Sports Men’s and women’s tennis look to continue dynasty By Brandon Gubitosa Sports Writer Once again, the Wilkes University men’s and women’s teams have been selected to finish first in the Middle Atlantic Conference Freedom coaches’ preseason poll. The women have won the last nine titles and look to make it 10 straight this season, while the men have won eight straight titles and will look to make it nine. Men’s and women’s head coach Chris Leicht enters his 14th season as head coach for the Colonels. He has coached both the men’s and women’s teams for 13 years. The eight-time conference Coach of the Year is excited for this upcoming season. “We treat every year as a new year. We are very proud of our recent success, but we know we need to keep working hard. Also, every team wants to beat us now, so we have to play our best each and every match,” said Leicht, talking about the teams’ recent success. When asked about how he keeps the teams motivated he added, “We are striving to not only be the best team in the conference, but to be one of the best in the region and on the national scene.” Coaching both the men’s and women’s team can be a challenge, but Leicht has it down to a science. Junior tennis player Alanna Denauski had nothing but great things to say about her head coach. “He’s a great coach and he motivates us to do our best on and off the court,” said Denauski. “One thing that makes this program The Beacon/Jesse Chalnick Adam Lefkandinos delivers the tennis ball to his teammate during a practice. so special and successful is the amazing relationship between the men’s and women’s teams,” Leicht said. “Our team is very close and often practices and travels together to a lot of matches. Our captains plan a lot of fun events off the court, and it helps in bringing our team closer. The annual spring break tennis trip to Hilton Head Island, South Carolina is a great time for our teams to become very close.” Denauski, like many others other players on the team, is excited to go down to Hilton Head. “We play some competitive teams and it will be a great way to kick off the season. It’s a fun time as we get to bond as a team and get to know each other better.” “No matter what happens, we are a team on and off the court and always strive to keep our family-like connection strong in and out of season,” said junior captain Madison Salmon. Salmon was named captain of the women’s team along with Olivia Hewison and Taylor Hoffmann. For the men’s team Collin, Strunk and Michael Kranz were selected captains by their teammates. “Their leadership and dedication to the team has really been a major reason for our success,” Leicht said. The men’s and women’s team have three and four freshmen respectively. For the men, Jaycen Murphy will play the No. 1 position. He went undefeated in the fall, with a perfect 9-0 record. He also captured the MAC men’s individual title at the top spot. For the women, Jordan Vasarkovy, Erin Volutza, and Grace Graham will all contribute to the team right away. Jordan went 9-0 in singles (and the No. 2 and No. 3 positions). She also won MAC Individual titles at No. 2 singles and No. 1 doubles. Erin went 9-1 in singles, and also won a MAC title at the No. 5 spot. Grace went 8-1 in singles overall. The Colonels spring break trip begins March 5 and they return back to Wilkes the 13. They will then travel to Bloomsburg the 16 and look to continue their success. @wilkesbeacon brandon.gubitosa@wilkes.edu Men’s basketball: Pulling it together at the right time By Mark Makowski Sports Writer The Colonels’ men’s basketball team hosted the DeSales Bulldogs on Wednesday, and lost the game 76-67. This was the team’s first loss since their last matchup versus DeSales on Jan. 20. The Colonels had a terrible performance from three-point line, only making 7 of 22 attempts. The loss puts the team at an (1111) record with three games left. Senior guard Alec Wizar led the team with 18 points. Although the men’s team was outplayed and beat, they should be looking at the positives of the season with three games left. After their loss to DeSales last month, the men’s team was (6-10). The team then faced FDU Florham, where they went into double overtime and pulled out the win 93-89. Alec Wizar logged the 1000th point of his college career, beginning a streak that lasted for almost a month. Having a hot streak like this going toward the end of the regular season can help invigorate a team to achieve higher goals than may have been expected. Head Coach Izzi Metz has pinned the late season hot streak on one thing: maturity. Metz links the senior leadership as the key to team success. “Our seniors in particular -- Alec Wizar, Steve Stravinski, and Devin Dunn -- have provided good leadership and have performed like veterans on the court,” Metz explains. “The rest of the team has stepped up under this leadership.” Senior guard Devin Dunn has enjoyed the ride, as he is slowly reaching the end of his senior year. Dunn is looking beyond the regular season and sees the Colonels making some noise in the conference tournament. “I like to think this team can make a run at the MAC,” Dunn said. “Everyone from 1 to 16 has stepped up and contributed to the positive attitude that is vital during a winning streak.” With the streak ending at five, the Colonels must not let the defeat to DeSales get the best of them. Alec Wizar, for one, enjoyed every moment of the winning streak, and believes that it is time to move on from the loss and keep pushing forward, because the team still has unfinished business. “The high point of the winning streak was the games themselves,” Wizar explained. “Every time we won, the feeling would get better and better. I do not believe that we have reached the real high point of the regular season yet.” The Colonels will be on the road for their next two games against Delaware Valley University and FDU Florham. That leads the team to return home for senior night on Feb. 20, for a showdown with King’s. @wilkesbeacon mark.makowski@wilkes.edu �Sports The Beacon - February 16, 2016 22 Getting to know... Grace Sanzalone Sophomore Softball Player By Purvit Patel & Elyse Guziewicz Sports Writer; Copy Edtior Grace Sanzalone is a sophomore criminology major. Q: What was the driving force behind your decision to come to Wilkes? A: I wanted a small school that was far enough away from home that I felt away, but close enough that I could visit whenever I wanted. Q: Do you have post-graduation plans in terms of a career? A: My dream is to become an FBI agent. Q: What are your hopes for your sophomore season as a Colonel? A: I hope my sophomore season is filled with growth both mentally and physically for me and my team. Q: When/Why did you first begin playing softball? A: My dad bought me a glove when I was 11 and I’ve been playing ever since. Q: If you had to choose one thing about Wilkes’ softball program that you could improve, what would it be? A: I wish that there was more school spirit for all sports. More people should support the teams and go to the games/ meets. Q: Do you have other sports/interest/ hobbies off of the field? A: I just like to spend time with friends and have a good time. Q: Who would you say, is the most influential person in your life? A: My father. Q: A quote you live your life by? A: “If you ain’t first, you’re last.” Q: What does “Be Colonel” mean to you? A: To be competive, respectful, and tough all at the same time. Q: If you could have dinner with a famous person from the past, who would it be? A: Bob Marley @wilkesbeacon purvit.patel@wilkes.edu The Beacon/Purvit Patel �The Beacon - February 16, 2016 23 Sports Getting to know... Tommy Stokes - I "="'....,, ---_-- I 11 - - - --=- ------=_ Sophomore Wrestler By Purvit Patel & Elyse Guziewicz Sports Writer; Copy Editor Wrestler Tommy Stokes is a Pharmacy major from Bensalem High School in Bensalem, PA. Q: What was the driving force for your decision to come to Wilkes? A: Wilkes has one of the top wrestling programs and an excellent Pharmacy program. Q: Do you have any post-graduation Plans in terms of a career? A: To work as a clinical pharmacist. Q: What are your hopes for your current season as a Colonel? A: To become an academic all-American. Q: When/Why did you first begin wrestling? A: I started wrestling when I was 6 years old. I joined because I had seen older wrestlers and had been inspired by them and wanted to be just like them. I turned out to really like wrestling, and most combat sports in fact, and just stuck with them all my life. Q: If you had to choose one thing about Wilkes’ wrestling program that you could improve, what would it be? A: There’s not too much I see wrong with it. Wilkes wrestling is known to be a great program that has excellent wrestlers and works them hard. I feel they live up to this expectation. If I had to choose one aspect to improve, I would say campus publicity because we don’t host many events or sell any apparel for students around campus. Q: Do you have other sports/interest/ hobbies off of the field? A: In the summers I like to train in MMA and Jiu-Jitsu. Rather than sports, I like to play guitar in my free time and go on adventures with my friends to explore and just have a good time. Q: Who would you say, is the most influential person in your life? A: I would say my father is the most influential person in my life because he has helped me through a lot of hard times in my life; he’s always pushed me to my limits in every aspect of life, whether it be sports or academics, and I feel he’s really helped to shape my personality and has gotten me to where I am today. He’s helped to show me what I can really achieve in life, and he’s always believed in me, even when no one else did, even myself. He’s never missed any of my matches and has stood by my side the entire way. Q: A quote you live your life by? A: “Welcome any challenge life throws at you”. Q: What does “Be Colonel” mean to you? A: It means to work extremely hard in your schoolwork and give the sport you play everything you have, but don’t forget to have some fun along the way. Q: If you could have dinner with a famous person from the past, who would it be? A: It doesn’t really matter. 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To learn more about the positions we offer and what you can do, -~ Jam~s.Jaskolkal,utler@Wtlk.a.ectu 130 S.,Riv« St. First Floor, Conyngham Hall WIikes University Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 Phone -.(570) 408-5903 .www.thewilkesbeacon.com Beacon Briefs Women's and Gender Studies newsletter now available The latest edition of the WGS newsletter is now available online. Information about the upcoming WGS conference, · campus happenings and more can be found in this issue. _Find the newsletter at: http://www.wilkes.edu/academics/colleges/ artshumanities-social-sciences/behavioral-social-sciences/womensand-gender-studies/newsletter/index.aspx Race movie date and time "Race" - Movie event hosted by Office of Diversity Jnitiatives on Feb. 23 at Movies 14. RSVP for movie ticket with Erica. · Acosta, Erica.acosta@~es.edu. Tobyhanna looking to hire six _engineers this sgmmer, here's how to be one of them · Join Sharon · Castano, director of internships, in SLC 380 on Feb. 18, from 11-12 p.m., where Tobyhanna Army Depot respresentatives will discuss the process to apply for six engineering (ME, EE, ENV) internships to summer job positions available this summer. Application deadline for these jobs is midnight Feb. 24. SG Notes: Fund requests approved; LKS table of contents By Jen Baron Staff Writer cost of 200 shirts. The motioned passed and the full amount was allocated. Cody Morcum requested funds for Casino Week. Some of the new prizes they are looking into getting include a Keurig Kold, Ninja Blender, Ruth's Chris Gift Card, Alex and Ani Package, Gas Cards, Backyard Games Package and a FitBit Blaze. In total, $13,034 is being requested. Student Government will discuss and vote next week. Kara Serfass requested funds for Spring Fling. The theme is "A Whole New World" and will be on March 18 from 6-11 p.m. at Genettis. She is requesting $16,158:58 to cover the cost of Spring Fling. Members will vote next week. Allie Grudeski presented about Block Party. This year's theme is "Go Big or Go Home" and will be on Saturday, April 16 from 12-4 p.m. in the Greenway. Some of the options brought up for attractions included: Big Bot Battle, life size Twister, a giant inflatable slide, life size Hungry Hungry Hippos, human shuffleboard, human foosball, bounce house, big inflatable chair, gladiator joust, slippery slope and bungee run. The members of Student Government will vote on which ones they would like to keep and allocate money for Block Party next week. The council reviewed the Treasurer's report and there was no change from last week. The current budget is as follows: All College: $46,578.58, General Funds: $21,762.05, Conference: $414.10, Spirit: $2,000.00 for a Student Government total of $70,754.73. On Wednesday, Wilkes University's Student Government held its weekly m~eting. The Running Club came in for the second week of their fund request. The club is hosting Relay for Heat this year, and they are requesting $5 per mile run by each Wilkes student. This will bring publicity to the club and the school through local newspapers and television stations. It was motioned to allocate $5 for up to 50 miles that will be run by Wilkes students. The motion passed and a total of $250 was allocated to the Running Club for Relay for Heat. Kayla Bardzel, president-elect; Danielle Distefano, social chair; and Kacey Knapp of Lambda Kappa Sigma (LKS), a professional pharmacy fraternity, came in to request funds for a conference they will host in Scranton from July 20-23. There will be 13 students attending the conference and they will go to leadership workshops and network with current and former LKS members. The club will present a Core Values poster at the conference about substance·abuse. The club has done numerous fundrai"sers to help alleviate the cost of this conference. They are hosting a papcake breakfast on Feb. 24 from 7-9 a.m. ·in the Ballroom that will benefit Project Hope. The total cost of the project is $9,175, but the club is requesting funds that will cover registration and the hotel, which is $6,225. Student Government will vote next week. Holly Margiotti came back to request funds to cover the cost of T-shirts that were given away at the Wilkes vs. Kings basketball @wilkesbeacon games, which were played on Saturday, Feb. ~ : , jennifer.baron 1@wilkes.edu 20th. Margiotti requested $560 to cover the news................ 2 life, a&e .. ,........ 7 spreaa............ 12 opinion.......... 14 sports............ 19 I �The Beacon - February 23, 2016 News 3 Death of Justice Scalia leaves gap in Supreme Court Major cases decided by Scalia Wilkes professor speaks on potential outcomes • By Sarah Bedford News Editor On Feb. 13, 79-year-old Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia passed away while on a weekend trip to a Texas ranch. The passing of Scalia, who served as part of the conservative ·majority on the Supreme Court, has now turned the bench to an even split. Scalia was the longest serving member of the court and was also known as an outspoken conservative. His judicial philosophy was that of originalism, meaning he viewed and reviewed cas.es based upon the way iri which the founding fathers created the Constitution. His death has created controversy within the Senate as the decision to appoint a new Justice begins. , As a constitutional right, President Barack Obama has the legal authority to nominate a new Justice. However, Republicans in the Senate have already expressed discontent. Dr. Kyle Kreider, associate professor and chair to the political science department, explained that it is within President Obama's constitutional right to nominate a new justice. , "The President shall - not that he may .. he shall, with the advice and consent of the Senate, nominate (someone);' Kreider explained of the specific wording of the appointment. "I think it's the president's constitutional duty to nominate someone, but I don't think it mandates that the senate must confirm (the nomination):' The nomination and appointment process ~r Supreme Court justices has potential to be lengthy and it starting in Obama's final year in office makes it nearly impossible. Kreider explained that this was not always the case. "You have to look at the modern period and the historical period;' Kreider said. "There is a cutoff line that appears to be the 1960s....With the introduction of TV and people having TVs in their homes... has increased the length of the confirmation because senators are now playing to the interest groups as a way to get money and get attention and play fame .. this is a high stakes political battle:' . As the 2016 presidential election gains momentum, the topic of debate among the candidates is the repercussion of the open seat. Republican candidates such as Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, Donald Trump, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, Ohio Gov. John Kasich, Former • • By Stephen Masker - Supreme Court Justice Antonin ·Scalia • CC BY 2.0, https:j/commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=11201159 Florida Gov. Jeb Bush and Ben Carson all . niight increase voter turnout in the African expressed their concerns of President Obama American community:' Kreider said that this is critical to the appointing a new justice before the end of his term. Democratic party especially if Hilary Clinton "The likelihood that President Obama is to be the democratic nominee. "Her support in the African American would nominate someone close to Justice Scalia is not going to happen;' Kreider community is not as strong as Obama's. explained. She might need that increase in African If Obama were to get his nomination American turnout to elevate her to the approved, the results have the potential to presidency:' While this has the potential to greatly restructure the Supreme Court. "If Obama has the opportunity to get impact the impending election, the overall his nomination through then the court influence it will have on American life also is clearly 5-4 on the side of liberals. It has importance. would mean a lot for rights of criminal · "If you look at the last_ 40 or 50 years .. some de(endants... governmental power, social may argue it (the Supreme Court) is the leader issues like separation of church and state and of social change," Kreider said. "The courts womens issues, so it's a hugely consequential role in American life is so profound... I would appointment:' argue its the most powerful institution ... it's Kreider explained that he felt Obama important to . every American because its would make strategic moves in his rulings affect every one of our lives in some nomination theorizing that, "he (Obama) waY:' nominates an African American like Loretta Scalia was laid to rest on Feb. 20 at Lynch.. an African American woman who the the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Republicans are saying no... Republicans are Immaculate Conception, a national Catholic denying a vote, or denying confirmation to a pilgrimage site in northeast Washingtoh. woman who's already been approved by the Senate to fill a constitutional position called the Attorney General;' Kreider explained. "It ~ @wilkesbeacon may tick off some African Americans which ~ sarah.bedford@wilkes.edu • • Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission: 2010 · decision restructured the campaign finance landscape Hollingsworth v. Perry: Ruled that petitioners did not have standing to challenge a lower court ruling that struck down Proposition 8, a 2008 ballot initiative that made same-sex marriages illegal in California Glossip v. Gross: 2614 Supreme Court ruled 5-to-4 that the three drug cocktail used by Oklahoma did not violate the 8th Amendment's stance on cruel and unusual punishment Burwell v. Hobby Lobby Stores:challengedthe · contraception mandate of the Affordable Care Act siding with Hobby Lobby, saying family-owned ~d other closely held companies can opt out of the mandate if they have religious objections to it Town of Greece v. Galloway: Question of violating the Establishment Clause of the Constitution when a town in upstate New York opened meetings with a prayer. The court ruled in favor of the town. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. v. Dukes: 2011 Largest sex discrimination lawsuit in history; &roup of female employees lost the case, ruling in favor of the ' corporation. Credit: NPR r �_J The Beacon - February 23, 2016 News 4 -Self defense seminar scheduled Chilly spring break trip planned By Toni Pennello Staff Writer By Christie O'Brien professor of psychology, strongly endorses the seminar. Schicatano has a second degree black belt and has participated in martial arts and self defense for IO years. "I think it's great that Wilkes is offering such an important event," Schicatano said. "Students need to learn self defense because public safety can't be everywhere at all times:' According to Schicatano, the confidence that comes from the basic skills students can learn at the seminar can lead them in the direction of becoming effective in defending themselves. "The first step in self defense is to NOT · look like a victim. Being aware of your environment is the second step. After you learn soine basic defense skills, you need to have the right attitude - that you will fight an attacker if you have to," he said. Students can contact Kellie Palko for any further questions regarding the seminar: kellie.palko@wilkes.edu. A free self-defense seminar will be held on Feb. 23 in the Ballroom on the second floor of the Henry Student Center, beginning at 11:30 a.m. and ending at 12:30 p.m. In addition to receiving a free T-shirt, students in attendance will learn some basic skills that can protect them in the event of an emergency situation. Kellie Palko, president of the Veterans Council, who organized the seminar, says the overall goal of the seminar is to keep students safe by preparing them for the worst. "Our goal is teaching students how to get out of a tough situation. Wilkes-Barre is not the safest place at night. Knowing some of these defensive moves can help them someday;' Palko said. An Army Sergeant named Mike Ortiz will be holding the seminar. Palko says that "he will be teaching techniques involving punching and kicking:' · . . a@wilkesbeacon - , toniann.pennello@wilkes.edu Dr. Edward Schicatano, associate Contributing Writer Wilkes Adventure Education is hosting a spring break trip at the Frost Valley YMCA, located in the Catskill Mountain region of New York State. The tentative dates of this trip are March 8-11. The trip will include activities such as cross-country skiing, campfires, snow tubing and maple sugaring. Wilkes Adventure Education has offered this trip for the last few years. The trip is partially fundedthrough Wilkes University, as well as the club. Costs will include transportation to and from the Frost Valley YMCA. ·Toe exact cost of the trip will be released to students once it is finalized. The trip allows students to explore the outdoors after spending several weeks stuck in a classroom. This trip provides an opportunity to participate in fun, outdoor activities, regardless of the colder temperatures. After a long day of crosscountry skiing, participants can enjoy warming up next t6 a campfire. Instead of taking a trip to warmer temperatures, Wilke_s students are encouraged to embrace the cold weather on this spring break adventure. Furthermore, students have the chance to interact with one another outside of the classroom setting. On this adventure, students can step out of their comfort zone in more way than one. As members participate in unusual activities such as maple sugaring, they can also engage •in conversation with new faces from the Wilkes community. The Frost Valley spring break getaway provides the perfect atmosphere to build friendships and create memories with students from the university. Anyone looking for an adventurefilled, affordable spring break trip should consider choosing the Adventure Learning Alternative Spring Break this March. To request more information and reserve a spot for the trip, contact Jill Price at jill. price@wilkes.edu or in her office located in the Henry Student Center. @wilkesbeacon Christie.obrien@wilkes.edu Alternative Spring Break group hold_s pasta dinner fundraiser The Beacon/Jesse Cha lnick On Feb. 16, the Alternative Spring Break group held its annual pasta dinner fund raiser in the Student Center Ballroom to support their service work projects in Kentucky, Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic. Dinner included pasta and marinara or meatball sauce, salad with choice of dressing, dinnel"roll and dessert. �The Beacon - February 23, 2016 News 5 New security measures mean more locked doors Public Safety increases safety by locking doors, access control ByToni Penello Staff Writer Sometimes, it is necessary to sacrifice convenience for the sake of safety. This is the case in new measures that have been put into place, dictating that only marked entrances to buildings on campus will be unlocked. Students can still use ID cards to enter compatible doors. While the change may be irritating, Christopher Jagoe, director of public safety, says that it is a necessary one. According'to Jagoe, campus security consultants of the firm Margolis-Healy pointed out various safety issues. "One of them was access control and the use of officers to open and close buildings and rooms throughout the day. This was an inefficient use of staffing which removed them from patrolling campus for hours of the day and evening;' Jagoe explained. Jagoe described the measure as less of a change in policy and more an advancement in the way public safety oversees doors that are opened and closed on campus. "The ability to secure buildings in the case of an emergency, such as an active shooter, was not possible given the number of doors to secure. Additionally, our officers would be responding to the source of the emergency and not locking down doors:' These realizations led to a solution which involved changing the number ofentry points for a few buildings, and making a "practical" number of doors able to be accessed via ID cards. "Simply put, there is no 'one size fits all' solution to securing the campus," Jagoe said. "The university needs to balance any changes to building access and security with the benefits of being an open and welcoming place to study, teach, research and collaborate. Going to an entire swipe access system to enter campus buildings would not meet that goal:' Jagoe also addressed an added convenience that comes with the change. "Entrance doors are now clearly marked for access. Prior to that, anyone entering buildings needed to tug on doors to see if they opened:' Jagoe also reiterated that the measures are for the safety of students, which is taken very seriously at Wilkes. "The university made a significant security investment to modify the number of electronic ac"cess points, repair or replace doors, and create signage to identify The Beacon/ Jesse ·cha Inick appropriate entrance points;' Jagoe explained. "I think most will agree that making the campus safer trumps convenience:' ~ , @wilkesbeacon toniann.pennello@wilkes.edu Historical docu~ents presented to Polish Room . The Beacon/ Jesse Chalnick On Feb. 17, State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski presented historical documents on Thaddeus Kosciuszko and Casimir Pulaski to the Polish Room at Wilkes University, located in the Farley Library. Members present included Wilkes alumnae Joyce Saluski Latoski '70 and Rosalie Borkoski Fritzen '63. r �J The Beacon - February 23, 2016 News - 6 -Grand opening of Starbucks, ribbon cutting at Gambini's The Beacon/ Jesse Chalnick CAREER FAIR &OPEN HOUSE Thursday, February 25th, 2016 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at our home office at 16 South River Street, Wilkes-Barre FULL-TIME POSITIONS & PAID INTERNSHIPS! We're growing ... and added 125 positions last year. Visit our open house and meet with staff from a variety of departments. • • • • • • • • Entry level; no insurance experience necessary Potential for paid internships to evolve into fulfilling careers Full-time positions with a competitive salary Exc'eptional benefits and opportunities for advancement Flexible hours and comfortable working environment Nationwide operation with downtown Wilkes-Barre location Part of Warren Buffet's Berkshire Hathaway Group Opportunities for students in a host of majors/disciplines ! ✓. •i/Berkshire Hathaway '-~~'GUARD Companies Insuran_ce l.. Parking : From S . Franklin Street, turn left onto Market Street, then left onto Frazier Lane. Shuttles will be available for Wilkes University students! (Contact Career Services for more details.) EOE C'MON! WE KNOW YOU'VE GOT IT IN YOU! -Donate Plasma TodayApplicant Donors Earn up :to $250 on your first FIVE donations · Interstate Blood.and Plasma 665 Carey Ave. Wilkes-Barre PA 18702 HOURS: MONDAY-THURSDAY: 7AM TO 6PM FRIDAY: 7AM TO 4PM SATURDAY: 7AM TO 1PM . , _ __ _ __ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ __,J �The Beaco:Q_ ~ February 23, 2016 Life, Arts & Entertainment 7 Life, Arts & Entertainment Have a story or want your event to be featured? Contact the Life, A&E Editors: Nicole.Zukowski@wilkes.edu or Justin.Topa@wilkes.edu Use you_ r brain, care for your heart By Amanda Bialek Staff Witer February is Heart Health Awareness month. It is that time of year where committing yourself to leading a healthy lifestyle can ultimately benefit your heart health for life. There are five things you -~an do daily that will help your heart. According to the Cleveland Clinic, eating healthy fats, practicing good dental hygiene, getting adequate sleep, avoiding secondhand smoke and not sitting for long periods of time can contribute to a stronger and healthier heart. "A saturated fat will be solid at room temperature, whereas an unsaturated fat like olive oil won't be solid at room temperature;' Alex Faes, a pharmacy major and New York certified EMT said. While eating, he believes that it is a good idea to think about whether the food you are consuming is going to be leaving The Beacon/Nicole Kutos February is Heart Health Awareness month. It is that time of year where committing yourself to leading a healthy lifestyle can ultimately benefit your heart health for life. little solid particles in your arteries, veins and capillaries, or if it is just going to go through nice and easy. According to the American _Heart Association, "eating foods that contain saturated fats raises the level of cholesterol in yot;ir blood:' The two types of · unsaturated fats are known as monounsaturated a n d polyunsaturated. AHA said both of these unsaturated fats "can help reduce bad cholesterol levels in your blood which can help lower your risk of heart disease and stroke." Emma Noble, a Wilkes student obtaining her Bachelor of Science in Nursing, said that it is important to stay away from fatty foods and replace them with healthier fats such as fish because they are high in Omega-3. She said green, leafy vegetables should be part of your diet as w.ell. It is necessary that students take the time to understand what foods they should and should not be eating regularly. Unfortunately, many college students rely on the convenience of fast food restaurants. "It's easy just to run to Taco Bell and get fast food;' Noble said. She thinks that college students struggle with eating healthy. According to Health.com, the best foods for your heart include oatmeal, salmon, avocados, nuts, berries, legumes, spinach, flaxseeds and olive oil. Foods that you should avoid eating all of the time are processed meat, red meat, pizza, fried foods and trans fats, said Sarah Klein of Buffington Post. "You don't have to completely- take out all of the bad (foods), but you really need to eat in moderation," Noble said. She believes that it is important not to cut out everything that you enjoy eating because eventually people will go back into their bad habits of eating unhealthy all of the time. The _ good news is c h· o col at e lovers do not have to give up chocolate. In fact, dark chocolate that is at least 70% cocoa is good for the heart, said Cleveland Clinic. Did you know that not flossing can also have negative effects on your health? Dr. Robert Ostfeld, of Montefiore Medical Center, said that there is a strong link between gum disease and heart disease. Next time, you think about skipping the floss, think again. As far as exercise, it is recommended that an individual gets 30 minutes of exercise five days a week to maintain a happy and healthy heart. It is important that people replace some of their "sitting down time" with walking, swimming, biking, jogging or going to the gym. "If you start living a healthy lifestyle just from the get-go, you can prevent heart disease early;' Noble said. Eating healthy, exercising and flossing your teeth often and getting enough sleep are small changes you can make to your daily life. Your heart will thank you later. lhefreshquotes.com said, "With a healthy heart the beat goes on:' "You don't have to complete ly take out all of the bad (foods), but you really need to eat in moderatio n".'' Emma Noble . @wi/kesbeacon amanda.bialek@wilkes.edu r �.J The Beacon - February 23, 2016 Life, Arts & Entertainment 8 -·Wilkes Universi ·hosts Chinese New Year celebration The Beacon/Marissa Spryn Wilkes came together on Thursday, Feb. 18, to celebrate the Chinese New Year. Pengcheng Wang, Yingchen Shao, Sultan Al-Ju laud, Minzhu Yue, Zipeng Zhang, Ychen Xie and Zijie Huang dressed in elaborate garments to lead the festivities. The Beacon/Marissa S-pryn Amber Wang and Donachatch Kiangsiri served as hosts for the event. They led the crowd in a number of games, including an intense round of muskal chairs complete with a number of popular hits by the DJ to keep the crowd moving. The Beacon/Marissa Spryn Children perform to a full crowd within the Henry Student Center Ballroom in honor of the Chinese New Year celebration. The young children stole the show, awarded with an overwhelming ovation for their performance. The Beacon/Marissa Spryn Minzhu Yue and Zipeng Zhang also performed at the event in an elegant dance routine. Although the Chinese New Year celebration came some time after the actual holiday, those in attendance were excited to bring in tl)e new year. �The Beacon - February 23, 2016 . Life, Arts & Entertainment Gender fluidity: How it made its mark in 201 S By Emily DeAngelis Staff Writer . Kids develop a sense of gender identity by age two or three, says Diane Ehrensaft, author of Gender Born, Gender Made. As a society, we are becoming more accustomed to the idea of gender as a spectrum rather than a binary. The changes are beginning to become more pronounced. Let's observe some ways in which this new spectrum has make an influence in 2015 and in the future: Stores moving to suit gender neutrality: We might remember an influential day last August when Target made the shift to a more gender neutral toy section. Months later, Target continued to debut new toys void of gender, the most recent: The Pillow Fort, a gender neutral decor item for children. Although Target may be the most notable for pioneering this change, the Disney store has also made strides by creating costumes for "kids" rather than segregating "boys" costumes and "girls" costumes. The word of the year: 2015's word of the year, they, signifies a gender neutral singular pronoun for a known person . Anne Curzan writes, it is also known as "a non-binary identifier:' Although attendees at the meeting argued that "they" has been in existence as a singular pronoun for hundreds of years, they could not ignore its revitalization. The plural pronoun they was also considered. Dr. Thomas Hamill's History of the English Language class has been studing the useage of "theY:' Gender and television - More stars and sho~s are beginning to highlight this aspect of our society. Orange is the New Black actress Ruby Rose, who plays Stella Carlin in Season 3, has been receiving notice for her explanation and support of gender neutral individuals. Iri an interview with Elle, she said "The thing to be considered is that "only _you know who you were born to be;' and "you need to be free to be that person:' · Gender Fluidity is becoming more and more prevelent as society becomes more accostomed and exposed with this change in how gender is viewed. ~ ~ 9 HUMANS OF WILKES UNIVERSITY @wilkesbeacon emilyrose. DeAngelis@wilkes.edu • r �_J The Beacon - February 23, 2016 Life, Arts & Entertainment This Week in History: Flag Raising on lwo Jima By Justin Topa Life, Arts and Entertainment Editor On a small Japanese island on Feb. 23, 1945, a group of five United States marines and one Navy corpsman raised a flag, and in doing so, motivated their comrades to fight on in an iconic battle that would forever be marked in history. During World War II, American forces sought to further their advances against Japan. The island of Iwo Jima served as an early warning station for potential attacks on Japanese mainland and, if it could be captured by Allied forces; could also serve as an airfield for future attacks. The ultimate decision was made that, after three days of naval bombardment, 30,000 marines would storm the beaches of the Japanese island. Set to battle more than 21,000 Japanese soldiers operating out of a complex tunnel system within Mou.n t Suribachi, they were only partially aware of what they were up against. · With rough waves crashing down onto the beach behind the American marines and no way of digging foxholes into the sand beneath them, the surviving patriots had no choice but to advance towards the Japanese soldiers firing from the well-hidden holes and hideaways within the mountainside. Fo~ days, they continued the fight as they worked their way towards, and eventually upon, Mount · of exchanging the two. The men had not Suribachi. realized that photographer Joe Rosenthal Eventually, a 41-man patrol was given had followed them on their climb. the order to charge to the summit and, Rosenthal captured the moment and if they survived to the top, they were to encapsu!ated it forever into history. raise a flag above the island indicating His photograph was one of the first in an American capture. They succeeded history to win a Pulitzer Prize within a on their climb and, as they were ordered, year of being taken. It has become an raised the American flag to a roar of cheers iconic image demonstrating the bravery from every American on the southern half and resilience of the United States Marine of the island. Corps. There was a discussion among generals The Battle of Iwo Jima would go on for in which there were rumors that Secretary nearly a month longer, until being declared of the Navy, James Forrestal, was planning officially secure on March 26, 1945. Over on ordering the men to remove the flag for the course of battle, 6,821 Americans were his own keeping. Outraged by this, Colonel killed with another 19,217 wounded. More Chandler Johnson decided that the flag than one quarter of the Medals of Honor belonged to the hard-working marines awarded to marines after World War II who placed it atop the mountain. were given for conduct in the invasion of Johnson quickly ordered Harlon Block, Iwo Jima. John Bradley, Rene Gagnon, Ira Hayes, Rosenthal's image was used for _the Franklin Sousley and Mike Strank to creation of the United States Marine Corps retrieve the flag and secure it for the men War Memorial. The memorial, which of which the flag truly belonged. In its was dedicated on Nov. 10, 1954, sits just place, a secondary flag was raised-much outside of Arlington National Cemetery in bigger than the first. This flag was rescued Virginia and serves to recognize all United from a distressed ship from Pearl Harbor State Marine Corps personnel who have before it sunk completely. died while serving. The secondary flag was not thought to . . . . @wilkesbeacon be a great ordeal ·by the men in charge ~ justin.topa@wilkes.edu "Flag raising on lwo Jima." Joe Rosenthal, Associated Press',"February 23, 1945. National Archives and Records Administration (ARC Identifier: 520748). The Beacon/Justi n Topa The United States Marine Corps War Memorial sits outside Arlington Cemetery. "Flag Raising on lwo Jima," a Pulitzer Prize-winning photograph taken by Joe Rosenthal, is responsible for much of the recognition given to lwo Jima. �The Beacon - February 23, 2016 Life, Arts & Entertainment 11 . The value of life; "I am Almost Dead" By Amanda Bialek Staff Witer "I want us to internalize what it meant to be stripped of freedom and deemed expendable." -Michael Dickinson "Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter," Martin Luther King, Jr: said. In honor of Black History Month, Michael Dickinson, a graduate student at the University of Delaware, is giving a presentation entitled "I Am Almost Dead: The Worth of Black Lives, From Africa to the Americas;' on Tues., Feb. 23 at 4 p.m. "I want us to internalize what it meant in the Henry Student Center Ballroom. to be stripped of freedom and deemed Dickinson is speaking about the expendable." "harrowing experiences of enslaved The Wilkes History Department was Africans through the processes of capture, inspired to bring Michael Dickinson to forced migration and sale:' campus because of the climate around the His presentation will also cover the country and due to student unrest at other "degradation of black bodies in the era colleges, according to Dr. Diane Wenger, of slavery" and contemplate the value associate professor and co-chair of global attributed to black lives in the present. histories and language. "The goal of my talk is to examine the Wilkes strives to ensure that all students lived experiences of enslavement through feel comfortable and recognized here on the eyes of the enslaved;' Dickinson said. campus. • 1zza "Knowing the importance of Black History month, we wanted to make. sure we did it right," Wenger said. The history department hopes to make this event an annual one to remind students of the past issues, while connecting them to current events. ''I'm very happy that we're able ...to bring in a speaker who is not a member of the Wilkes faculty or a member of the greater Wilkes Barre community, who can sort of bring a different perspective to the conversation," Dr. John Hepp, associate professor and co-chair of global histories and language said. His hope is that Dickinson's presentation "sparks conversation among students." Wenger believes that it is a good idea for . Wilkes to show students the importance of acknowledging diversity and remembering the race issues this country faced in the past that are still faced today. Her hope for the impact of Dickinson's presentation is that students come away saying, "I didn't know that or I didn't learn history that way in high school. I've learned something new. My eyes have been opened." Dickinson believes that William Faulkner's philosophy, "The past isn't dead. It isn't even the past;' embodies the importance of the past in. shaping the present. For more information, students can contact Diane Wegner at diane.wegner@ wilkes.edu. ~ @wilkesbeacon ~ amanda.bialek@wilkes.edu Subs elivery- Call 825-5166 • Wilkes -Barre. Ki r �.J The Beacon - February 23, 2016 12 Bl·a ck . \\istory Montli Bridging the Historical Past witti Year-Long Equality Story by Opinion Editor Sara Pisak, Design by Nicole Kutos February marks the observance of Black History Month. In an effort to honor the historical significance of the month, I also wanted to create a discussion which centered on year-long inclusion and equality. Essentially, I'm asking: Can society · work toward racial equality that builds on the inclusion and education found in Black History Month? . Many historical texts and publications, including readily available information online from sources such as The History Channel, detail the events that lead to the creation of Black History Month. Black History Month originally began as Black History Week in 1926. The week, envisioned by Carter G. Woodson, was formed as a way to included black history in the public school system. The Black History Month which most of us are familiar with did not come to fruition until 1976. Within the scope of Black History Month, it is important to understand African Americans' contributions and sacrifices which contributed greatly to shaping our society. Where would the United States be without the political contributions of feminist and abolitionist Sojourner Truth? What about the accomplishments of literary · greats such as Zora Neale Hurston or Louis Armstrong's contribution to jazz and music in general? It seems African American sports, literature, music and even political figures are well represented in our media driven society; it is African American inventors who seem to garner the least recognition. All-time NBA leading scorer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and author Raymond Obstfeld authored the children's book, "What Color is My World? The Lost History of African American Inventors:' Readers learn about the inventions of many talented African American inventors including Dr. Valerie Thomas, inventor of Illusion Transmitter (3D technology) and Dr. Mark Dean, the Vice President of IBM who created the ISA computer system which made the lightweight personal computers we use today p~ssible. Where would we be without their technological advances and most importantly, how can society use appreciation of these accomplishments to bridge the month-long celebration into a year-round conversation centered on equali~? �12 The Beacon - February 23, 2016 13 . Race-Movie r Event hosted by Office of Diversity Initiatives Tuesday, Feb. 23 Time: TBA; Movies 14 Based on the incredible · · true story ofJesse Owens, the legendary athletic superstar. RSVP for Movie Ticket with Erica Acosta: ty Multicultural Awards Celebration Thursday, April 7 Time: 4p.m. Savitz Lounge·-Second Floor Henry Student Center ry 0 ill iast n 1e If. ut c1se :nts Ill The likely answer to these questions is education and recognition of the historical importance. In short, we cannot abandon the celebration of Black History Month in exchange for a year-long discussion nor can society ·use the month as an excuse to speak of racial equality for only a short period of time. Society must strike a balance between both of these options. Th.e Wilkes Barre Branch of the NAACP issued this statement regarding fin9,ing the right balance between yearlong inclusion and a month long celebration: "One must have an understanding of the history behind this event to determine the relevance of it in today's progressive society [ ... ]Progressive Americans in today's not enough and we should do it year round:' modern society have yet to do a good job with integrating black history into mainstream education throughout the year. Until America corrects this horrific and calculated injustice, there is still a need for Black History Month:' Therefore, it is up to each of us to understand the signific:'ance of Black History Month is not limited to February's 28 (or 29) days. It is through bridging the gap of Black History Month's historical connections and year-long recognition that society can create what both the Wilkes Barre Chapter of NAACP and Acosta call " an open and honest dialogue and discussion on race:' Wilkes University Associate Director of Diversity Erica Acosta offers a similar view calling for a balance. "I think we should celebrate all year round, but we are human and we tend to forget things. Having a month pushes us to think about it for a whole month and also question that this is As members of the Wilkes' community, we can start having such discussion;; by attending Wilkes' diversity events. Acosta informs, "We need to start by admitting to ourselves that such an issue exists and start participating in the events. Attend the events even if they make your feel uncomfortable. We are all uncomfortable at first learning something new because it's not familiar, but once we keep on doing it then it becomes easier. That is the same with diversity and inclusion conversations. You start understanding the differences and similarities when talking about racial topics:' Beginning these conversations is the first step to creating a more just society. ... Bridging the gap between histqrical traditions and year-long racial equality can only mean a more . inclusive world for_everyone no matter their race, religion, gender, social class or sexuality. r �.J 14 Have an opinion o~ want to write a guest ~ f Contact the opinion editot: m'al.pisak(lwilkes.edu . 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Blood pressure, resistance (pre-diabetes), increased When was the last time you had your can have chiropractic adjustments that cholesterol, lipids, blood sugar and all stress hormones, decreased sense of well nerves checked? remove your nerve interference and the other indicators tell an MD you are being and decreased in complex learning The most common answer to that is that is ·all you need to do to be well. We functioning properly. abilities. most likely NEVER. also advise and educate proper nutrition The main goal of medicine is symptom Yes, RESEARCH has shown this. See reduction and if these levels are normal the work of a Chiropractor/Physiologist (even under pharmaceutical control) then by the name of James L. Chestnut B.Ed., you are well. I am here to tell you MD's M.Sc., DC, and C.C.W.P. He has done an are missing the big picture on this one amazing job of compiling this information with regard to achieving wellness. from hard core medical journals. The Master Controller of the whole "The Big Idea" is that if there is a body is the nervous system. Without removal of that nerve interference (The Have your ever visited a chiropractor? addressing the health of the nervous Chiropractic Adjustment), then you can system, there can be no wellness. restore normal function to your body. One day I fealized that unless you were When normal function is restored the Tell us on Twitter in my office, you were not getting my body can literally heal itself. @wilkesbeacon take on wellness. I see others out there Who is doing the healing, the band aid - speaking and writing-abeat wellness and or YOU?! what it means and I truly' believe that you All the problems drugs are supposed By Dr. Joe Bafile "rp'h h· important is that your body is a self-healing organism and the nerve system is what controls that healing. " What do you think? �The Beacon - 1-ebruary 23, 2016 Opinion 15 Someday, Someday Maybe: Not_..,__________ pica ..-i--------------, I celebri By Sara Pisak not thal mb. and t in n a an 'ery "ine for .red iver rere :ore nor : II l of the ,r ps ,ich just r in t ed ave ~5. ,8 ). Opinion Editor Someday, Someday Maybe is a "New York Ti~es Bestseller" by Lauren Graham. Graham has been in the news recently as she will reprise her role as Lorelai Gilmore in a limited reunion of the show, Gilmore Girls .on Netflix. My friend and I, being obsessed with the show in the early 2000s, resulted in my friend buying Someday, Someday Maybe as my birthday gift. Graham, starring in Gilmore Girls, is the major reason I own this book but not the major reason I loved readi.D.g this text. With Graham's rich acting past it is no wonder Graham made the leap from actor to writer. Having performed in countless movies and television shows, including Gilmore Girls and Parenthood, Graham is also a frequent Broadway performer, performing in hits such as Guys and Dolls. With a resume that produces hit after hit, Graham knows what audiences want: honesty, authentic experiences and catchy but profound diction. Graham creates the same experience within her writing. One of the first things a · reader will notice is the book's official title, Someday, Someday Maybe: A Novel. "A Novel" is not the usually celebrity writing options as most celebrities usually compose cookbooks, photography books or memoirs (not that there is anything wrong with producing any of these). The second thing a reader will notice is only one name on the cover, "Lauren Graham." In short, there is not a ghost writer or collaborator which is also another popular option with celebrity works. Graham works alone to complete a task she has done so often in her career: Graham dares to be uniquely herself, to step outside the prescribed notion of a celebrity text and write a fictitious book from her imagination. A reader can gather all of this just by the front cover but I highly recommend they turn every page of this delightful text. Once inside the book, a reader will be immersed in January 1995 which is six months before Franny Banks reaches the three year deadline she set for herself to become a famous Broadway actress. Along with support of her roommates and best friends, Dan and Jane, Franny keeps pushing forward with the idea that N "someday, someday maybe" Franny will find the success she is looking for. What Graham does so well is making the reader believe not only will Franny one day attain her goals but so will the reader. Graham accomplishes this by submerging the reader in Franny's everyday life. Several pages of the story are Franny's journal entries, date book entries, messages from her answering machine and scripts from her auditions. Often Franny doodles or writes notes to herself on the pages, which can be read as personalized messages to the reader. Also, when Franny receives movie or television scripts by fax, the reader, studies and memorizes lines in real time and in unison with Franny. Ultimately these moments where Franny and the reader are . one in the same, leads to a shared bond as they both search for self-discovery together. These moments are what make this text uniquely memorable. These moments also lend to the easy conversational style which makes Graham's _characters even more relatable, Already having discussed the beginning and middle of the work, the end has just as much to offer. There is a "special questions and topics for discussion" section meant to elevate the discourse surrounding the text. The book ends with a conversation between Graham and her Parenthood cqstar, Mae Whitman. Together the two breakdown both the conventional aspects of writing a book as well as some of the more unconventional elements which, specific to this text, include the datebook entries. A reader can hear from Graham in her own blend of wit and literary analysis, explain why she wrote a book about being in your 20s because, "You're still trying on things for size to see what fits- jobs, people. It's a process of getting to know yourself like being in a dressing room and · trying on jeans." I highly recommend you read this witty, yet deep book The Wall Street Journal describes as: "A charmer of a first novel. .. [Graham] has an easy, unforced style and, when the situation calls for it, a keen sense of the ridiculous." ~ , @wilkesbeacon sara.pisak@wilkes.edu W YORK TIHES BESTS L SOMED AY SO M.E DAY, MAYBE • Courtesy of Sara Pisak Sara's Score: r �. _J The Beacon - February 23, 2016 ' Opinion 16 Keeping stability on the balance beam of life By Allison Rossi Staff Writer College is all about balance and the balance beam is life. College students have so much weight on their shoulders that can cause them to lose their balance and stray off course. Students are being pulled in multiple directions on a day-to-day basis. Devoting time to studying, tutoring, being tutored, seeing your family and even sleeping is draining. Time management and fitting everything into a weekly schedule is probably one of the most difficult tasks in college. Juggling multiple responsibilities while maintaining hobbies such as playing a sport, attending club !Jleetings; having a social life and having time for yourself can be a hassle. Keeping track of all of your assignments and extracurriculars can be difficult to do as well. So the question becomes: What is the easiest way to make time for all of the things that you want to participate in? There are multiple answers to this question. According to the U.S. News and World Report, college students need to learn how to manage their academic time. The report stated, "Even thoµgh you may have a million other things going on, it's important to remind yourself why you're in college in the first place: to graduate. Consequently, your academic work should always come first when it comes to prioritizing your time. "When looking at your schedule for the week, figure out what your academic commitments look like. What time do you have classes? How much homework do you have to do? What assignments are due? When do you have major exams or quizzes?"Keeping track of schoolwork becomes easier if an individual writes assignments down on a calendar or in a notebook and crosses them off as they are completed. Some people become easily overwhelmed with schoolwork and in other areas of their lives. In order to avoid this they should try to complete one task one by one and not all assignments in the same day or night. If you do not have time to hang out with your friends during the week due to the amount of school work that you need to get done, you can study with your friends and accomplish two tasks at once. Wilkes University students had a lot to say when asked the question: "How do you · make time to see yo.ur friends, participate in extracurricular activities, while keeping your grades up at the same time?" "I try my best to do this by creating a weekly schedule, in order to get all of my work completed while still having time for my friends and other responsibilities," sophomore Adrianna Fiore stated. Wilkes University student Myles Webb explained, "My school work is my main priority. I keep track of my assignments based off of a weekly written log I have created in a planner, I then make time for my extracurricular activities and then my friends." College is a balance beam and the good news is that eventually, everyone will learn how to keep their balance. t.a@wi/kesbeacon • allison.rossi@wilkes.edu How do you stay organized? Tell us on Twitter @wilkesbeacon Relay for Life event slated The Big Event; big help By Courtney McMonagle Special to The Beacon Relay for Life is exactly what it sounds like-a relay for life. Events held all over the country and all over the world bring people together to raise awareness for cancer and raise money for those in need. It is also a memorial for . those who have lost their battle with the disease. Wilkes University will host a Relay for Life event on April 23, organized by Colleges for Cancer. The events will be from noon to 9 p.m. Faculty and students are encouraged to put teams together to raise money and cancer awaren~s, as well as participate in the events. According to Relay for Life's website, events such as ours help raise $400 million . each year for cancer research and provide free information for those suffering from the disease and their families. Some Relay for Life events may last 24 hours or longer, but not all of them. Wilkes University's Relay for Life events will run for nine hours. But no matter the length of the events, every hour is worth it to help people diagnosed from cancer. Every step, every lap around the track, every dollar donated to the American Cancer Society goes to a loved one fighting for life, for (in the words of Relay for Life) another birthday, to a family who desperately does not want to lose a mother, a father, a brother, a siste!, a daughter or a son. Relay for Life is not only for raising awareness and money, but it is also a memorial. Countless candles are lit to remember those who have been lost, to honor their memory and their strength during their darkest time. It is to remember loved ones and hope that the future will be brighter. So let us tie our sneakers, ladies and gentlemen, runners and walkers, and run this relay for life so we can help fight this battle against cancer, so that we, too, can run (or walk) for a cure that will help people around the world see another birthday. Will you try out these events? Tell us on Twitter @wilkesbeacon By Taylor Ryan Staff writer Every Spring Semester Wilkes University hosts the largest community service day of the year, The Big Event. Student Government puts on this event in an attempt to connect the university to the surrounding community, for the single day of university wide community service. The Big Event was started by Texas A&M University and has ·since spread to college campuses around the country. It has been an ongoing event at Wilkes for the past four years. This event is still relatively new, and each year the participation, sites and sponsors continue to grow and surpass the previous year. · At Wilkes University, there are as many as 400 participants each year including students, faculty, staff and alumni. The students work in teams for each service project. Many athletic teams also participate, along with other clubs and organizations on campus. It is a single day to get people from all aspects of the University to come together and show the true meaning of community. The university pairs with about 25 to 30 residents, businesses and other various sites to help those in need from the WilkesBarre area. Th1;: jobs include raking leaves, tidying gardens, other forms of yard work, painting fences and more. It is a very rewarding day for all involved, and is intended to promote unity between our University and the towns that surround the campus. As students are able to connect with the year-round residents who have welcomed all of us into their community, it is a way tp show all of our gratitude. As well as pairing with volunteers from various businesses as sites, Wilkes will also pair wlth local business sponsors such as Wegmans, Target, Shoprite and ·Lowe's, just to name a few. All of these businesses are the sponsors for the event. As the Wilkes University Colonels, we are always looking for ways to be Colonel and this is just one way to show our true colors. This year's date has already. been set to April 30, and pre-registration will be coming up quickly, look for it on the Wilkes website. For more information contact Katelyn Jimison at katelyn.jimison@ wilkes.edu. �. 8 The Beacon - February 23, 2016 . n Opinion 17 Colonels Talk Back We asked: _((How do you relax after a big test or long day of classes?" Interviews by Luke Modrovsky luke. modrovsky@wilkes.edu Photos by Jesse Chalnick jesse. chalnick@wilkes.edu Emily Glynn Freshman Nursing ryn N, "I like to go on the computer a lot and explore on social media. I check sites like Tumblr and YouTube. Netflix and music help a lot as well. I enjoy the end of the day because it gives me a time to unwind and de stress:' Peter Tuzzo Graduate Student Political Science 'Tm . a big Netflix guy right now. I'm watching a lot of shows and movies on Netflix. I just finished Making A Murderer and now I'm onto Season,8 of The Office. I'm 23 and I just started getting into collecting beer glasses so I collect a lot of those on my visits to local bars:' Steve Kovacic Freshman Mechanical Engineering yn :e "After class, if it's not a lift day, I usually get on the tredmill and do some cardio. If it is a lift day, I'll probably go and take a nap. That 70s Show and It's Always Sunny In Philade(phia are my go-to Netflix shows right now. I usually eat M&Ms when I watch them:' College students have many ways in relaxing after a big test or an endless day of classes. Whether it's catching up with TV shows or movies on Netflix, taking a long nap or having a "go-to"food to eat, students find differing ways to . unwind after their day. • The Beacon asked members of the Wilkes Community to share how they recover after a long day of class or a big test. Want to be in the next Colonels Talk Back? Email luke.modrovsky@wilkes.edu Adrianna Fiore Sophomore Biology "First, I really like going · to the new Starbucks. I will usually head back to my room and watch some Netflix in the living room. I like watching Bob's Burgers and · Once Upon A Time. I'm hoping another season of Once Upon A Time comes out soon:' Margaret Galatioto Sophomore Neuroscience & Pre-Med "To destress, I enjoy hanging out with my friends and listening to music. I like to surround myself with positive people to get myself feeling better. I'll usually drink coffee and other caffeine things before, so that usually wears off by the time I am done. Tea is also one of my drinks tha.t I enjoy after a long daY:' Waleed Al Barjas Sophomore Financ~ ''.After I finish most of my classes, I don't really talk to anyone. I like .to be alone and get away from everyone. I'll usually go and take and nap. After the nap, I'll get something to eat. Sometimes, I'll go out to one of the resturants around campus to change things up:' r ~. �_J The Beacon - February 23, 2016 Opinion 18 Opinio•n: It's time to 'shut up and listen' By Elyse Guziewicz Sports Copy Editor Beyonce Knowles-Carter's new smash hit, "Formation," has been blowing up the presses with controversy for a little over two weeks. There's a lot I could say about it as a woman, a musician, an artist and a social justice activist. It's undoubtedly a great video and impressive R&B song. Many writers have chimed in with their opinions on the impact of "Formation" on the anti-racism and social justice spheres, with reactions ranging from "this is the best song ever written" to "Beyonce is a racist and most likely the devil." I certainly have an opinion on these things. However, I'm not going to write about it. Why? Because I'm the whitest girl you'll ever meet. If there's a drop of non-white blood in my veins, it has yet to show itself. I'm a pale-skinned, blue-eyed girl with straight hair who can't handle hot sauce. "Formation," as a song, isn't about me, and it's not my (or any other white girl's) job to comment on it. I don't have "baby hairs and afros" or a "negro nose with Jackson Five nostrils," I have an Eastern European nose with Christina Perri nostrils and baby hairs that get into my eyes along with my straight bangs. My opinion on "Formation" doesn't matter; at least, not beyond my own headphones. If I don't like it, I don't have to listen to it. Anyone out there crying "Racism!" because Beyonce sang about being Black in America needs to have a good, long think about the focus of the music they enjoy. I don't care if my white peers think "Formation" is too political, or not political enough, or cophating, or anything else. "Formation" is about Blackness, Black culture, and what that means to Beyonce as an individual and to Black women as a whole. How many Black mothers have been told to get their daughters' hair in line? Beyonce has been on the receiving end of more than enough comments on Blue Ivy's grooming habits. You know what she has to say about it? "I like my baby's hair with baby hair and afros." How many Black mothers have buried their children~ like Samaria Rice, after they were shot by police? All the "Formation" video asks is "stop shooting us," as a child dances and riot police put their hands up (That's not even antipolice, it's antimurder.). When, in recent history, Creative Commons were white people shamed for having narrow noses? We weren't. So if Beyonce likes her "negro nose with Jackson 5 nostrils," she's already spitting in the face of Eurocentric beauty standards that have oppressed people of color for years. · For nearly 400 years, Black narratives and Black voices have not been heard on their own terms. Slavery and segregation have crushed out thousands of Black stories in the name of white supremacy. White people: It's our turn to shut up and listen. The use of Black as opposed to black refers to Black American culture and ethnicity as opposed to race. For more about what "Formation" means to Black culture, read Tiffany Lees essay "If You Ain 1 Got In-Formation" on Black Girl Dangerous. @wilkesbeacon e/yse.guziewic@wilkes.edu What do you think of Beyonce 's Formation? Tell us on Twitter @wilkesbeacon Valles on Politics: Continuing with predictions By Ian Valles , · Staff Writer So let's just start off by facing the fact that my New Hampshire predictions were way off. Donald Trump destroyed it by a huge margin, Kasich pulled a surprise second place and Hilary lost by more than 20 percent, but remains far ahead in the delegate count. • Be that as it may, they were just predictions and I am new to this, so please bear with me.· Having explained myself enough, we move on to the first large group of states in the mad dash for the delegates: Super Tuesday. For Hillary Clinton, this is a major moment in the campaign. If she loses just a few of the states in her "Southern Firewall" like Texas, Colorado, Georgia and Virginia -- we may see a very contentious fight for the Democratic nominee begin, and her "guaranteed" nominee position evaporate before our eyes. With the Republicans, we see much less contention, and because of this, I see Donald Trump and Ted Cruz splitting up the March I states, perhaps with a minor win for Jeb Bush** or Marco Ru.bio here and there. Despite his upset in New Hampshire, Katich put all his eggs in the New Hampshire basket and is essentially a solo act in the Deep South. Cruz may flounder in places where he was assumed to do well. Rubio has been widely labeled as an "establishment robot" since his debate performance in New Hampshire in early February, and has lost a lot of his steam. Trump has remained practically unscathed in the primaries thus far, but I will mention that he has gotten m u c h quieter himself in recent weeks. With the Democrats, I don't see this "Crisis of Clinton" I mentioned above, actually occurring - despite what many Bernie Sanders' supporters may be wishing. She has built a strong defense in the Southern states thoughout this whole campaign. Bernie's going to win Vermont, but could also take states like Minnesota, Massachusetts and possibly Colorado if he does well in Nevada's Caucus. Other th~ that, I see Hillary easily taking most of the southern states, and she has a pretty good chance in the states aforementioned that may favor Bernie. I'll be back in mid-March with another prediction, and possibly some wrapping up, as some candidates may falter and suspend campaigns. Whom may they be? We shall see soon. **Editor's note: Jeb Bush suspended his campaign after this column was written. @wilkesbeacon ian.valles@wilkes.edu �Want your sport covered? Contact the sports editor: Rachel.Leandri@wilkes.edu Colonels score rival win against King's Seniors take Wilkes into the 2016 postseasoo By Danny Van Brunt Asst. Spof1s Editor k In a well-fought battle for a postseason play off spot, the men's basketball team defeated the Monarchs 83-77 on Senior Day. The women's team ended its season after losing to the Monarchs, 59-88. : Amal Pillai, Devin Dunn, Steve Stravinski, Alec Wizar, Cara Basile and Chelsea Smelas were honored before their respective games. In recent weeks, both Stravinski and Wizar joined the 1000-point club. Basile and Smelas ended their careers after the end of the game. The game between the men's teams was expected to be close. Before the game, the Colonels were at a record of 13-12 coming off a big win, and the Monarchs' record· was 12-13 after a three game win streak. The monstrous crowd was a factor in the game. The student section was completely full of students with props and loud chants. There were a few free · throws King's missed, possibly due to the loudness o~the crowd. Marcus Robinson propelled Wilkes ahead after scoring multiple threepointers, one after another. There were two fouls called against him in the first few minntes of the game. His time was limited for the first half, and in the second half was when RobinS'on stepped it up. "I was so excited for the game. I couldn't have been more excited because we have been working all year for a chance to get into the playoffs. We want to show other teams that we are contenders," Robinson said. There were several tied scores throughout the first half. The Colonels kept the pace up aQd stayed in the lead The Beacon/Jesse Chai nick Marcus Robinson puts up a lay up in crucial win over King's this past Saturday. for inost of the first half. Wilkes was in the lead at halftime 43-36. The second half started with King's coming back and taking the lead 45-36, but then King's trailed Wilkes for the rest of the game. At one point, King's came back within two points of Wilkes but the game ended 8377. Stravinski also performed well in his game. He was in the spotlight for this game because he recently surpassed 1,000 points, and was interviewed by John Mendola before ·the game. Stravinski's career will soon come to an end. "It's an amazing feeling to earn the milestone of 1000 points, especially since my teammate _Alec Wizar eclipsed the total earfier in the year. To have two guys who have been together for all four years is truly something special. To win this game against King's means everything to me. It's the difference between being done for our . careers and being able to continue playing the game we love. "On top of that, it's us versus our rivals down the street in our last home game ever, so it means everything," Stravinski said. Zachary Brunner led the team with 18 points, 12 rebounds and three assists. Wizar scored 17 points and had three assists. Robinson finished with 11 points, and Clay Basalyga also scored 11 points. Wilkes clinched the fourth seed in the MAC Freedom postseason tournament. The Wilkes women's team ended its season with a record of 4-21. Emily Sofranko scored 11 . points and had two assists, while Basile had seven points and seven rebounds. The women's basketball team from King's ended its season as well, with a final record of 12-13. ~ @wilkesbeacon · JJ, daniel.vanbrunt@wilkes.edu r �.J The Beacon - February 23, 2016 Sports The second coming of Wilkes University swimming . Lopez was not done breaking records: She beat her own record in the 100 -free with a Sports Writer time of 57.01. Lopez was even a part of a The Wilkes Swim Team finished its second relay that broke the 200 free program record, ever season last weekend in York, Pa., at the teamed with Kate Thomas, McCole and MAC tournament. With this being only the Morey. second year, the men's and women's teams "My greatest accomplishment this season had a hard time finding much success in the would have been taking on the 400 IM, a pool. The women's team finished the season new event for me and for the team since no at 3-9 overall and 1-8 in the conference. one has swam it before, " said Aspey, who The men's team, however, was only able to broke the program record in this event with a accomplish one win overall, giving them a · time of 5:02.77: 12th best in the conference. record of 1-11 and 0-9 in the conference. The men's team had a relay team composed Although this is the case, the team is not of Will Hauze, Thurman Fogleman, Michael discouraged by the past year's record. Henne and Pete Feno, which finished 10th in "The team's greatest accomplishment was the conference in the 400 medley relay. probably being able to compete with other Although they were not the fastest in the teams from the conference," said freshman water, they are among the smartest in the Allie Aspey. "We may not have won all of classroom. our meets but we were able to compete with "We know what we need to do to push other teams in relays and some individual each other toward our goals. Our men's events. This is a big deal for a second team was the only men's team in the MAC year team, because this means that in the Conference to be named a CSCAA Scholar upcoming years we might even be able beat All-American team for the fall semester," them." said senior sprinter Chris Bright. Both teams are very young, since the Bright went on to say this proves that teams only have two recruiting classes under the team has what it takes to outwork the their belts. With that being said, both teams competition in the MAC; once the team gets have broken program records in the '15-'16 more recruiting classes, the wins will start season, meaning there were improvements rolling in. _ from the previous year. "Our greatest accomplishment this season At the conference tournament in York was breaking numerous women's and men's Pa., the women's relay team consisting of records," said Head Coach Mark Barnes. Amanda Lopez, Allie Aspey, Cassandra "We never gave up and were dedicated to our · Morey and Danielle McCole broke the training·an season long." program record in the 400 relay with a 3:52.39 time. Morgan Williams broke the @wilkesbeacon 1650 free program .record with a time of jared.powell@wilkes.edu 19:57.27. By Jared Powell Courtesy of GoWilkesU A member of the Wilkes men's swim team prepares for his event at the Middle Atlantic Conferencse champion~hips this past weekend. Wilkes baseball looks to make this se·ason a hit By Andre Spruell Asst. Sports Editor With first-year coach Nate Ramsey at the helm, the Colonels look to make some noise with their bats in hopes of building off of last year's strong showing. Last season, the Colonels finished just under .500 with an 18-20 overall record and 10-11 record in MAC Freedom play. They finished 4th overall in the MAC Freedom conference and are projected to finish 5th overall in the MAC Freedom Coaches' Baseball Preseason Poll this year. The Colonels will be returning four All-MAC Freedom selections, including pitcher Jeff Roedell and 1B Joe Chantpi, both sophomores. Also included are a pair of outfielders: junior James Brown and sophomore Jarret Clymer. "We want to improve and have some first-team guys. Even though we had some guys, including myself, make an All-MAC team, our goal is to ultimate~y make the playoffs and win a ring," Clymer said. "Even if I don't make any of the AllMAC teams and we still make playoffs and have a chance to win a championship, I'd take that," he continued. The team members worked hard, sharpening their skills by lifting weights at the Marts Center and throwing/hitting at the UCOM until the weather warmed up enough for them to start practicing outside. This has been very helpful for the team; last year, they were not able to practice outside until two weeks into the season. "Being outside actually helps us to throw decently far, strengthening our arms. In the UCOM, you can't really throw how you would want to because it's small," Champi said. The team also stayed in the baseball mindset by playing fall ball, which consisted of 18 innings at the University of Scranton back in October; as well as playing many inter-squad scrimmages. "Last year we had it pretty much wrapped up and just blew it," Clymer said. "We missed the playoffs by one game last year and we have to make sure that something like that doesn't happen again." The Colonels' first game will take place Feb. 28 at .the Maplezone Sports Institute in Gamet Valley, Pa. against the Red Devils of Dickinson College. The following week, the team will be spending spring break together by traveling down to Ft. Pierce, Fla. to play a series of games against some stiff competition. ti# @wilkesbeacon andre.spruell@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - February 23, 2016 21 Sports l Wom~n's lacrosse: Eyes on the prize for this season e By Cara Basile Sports Writer [l e e It [l Li [l s y :i b. :i g e l. ll The women's lacrosse team looks to make it back into the Middle Atlantic Conference playoffs after missing the opportunity by one spot last season. The team will be led by a large senior class including Madeleine Brownsey, Melanie Rivera, Catherine Conte, Katherine Block, Tori Kerr, Emily Ketterman and Jessica MacConchie. Head coach Kammie Towey has confidence in her seniors to guide the team to finish strong and improve from last year. "I am hoping to improve on our conference play, making sure we play fundamentally sound in conference as well as work on finishing," Towey said. "Last year we struggled to finish at the end. We need to play consistent and finish strong." The Lady Colonels kick off their season on March 4 against Cedar Crest College in Allentown, Pa. The team will have nine non°conference games before beginning MAC conference play where they will prepare for tough opponents for a playoff spot. Coach Towey claims Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham and Misericordia University will be top competitors to beat in the league. Madeleine Brownsey, a senior and captain, is excited to begin her final season with hopes to bring home a championship The team looks to catch a fly ball in practice. and leave everything out on the field. "We're preparing ourselves for upcoming games by pinpointing the things we need to work on based off oflast season," Brownsey said. "We also have already begun working on our plays which is good because sometimes plays can be a little rough the first game or two." Improving on mistakes from last year will propel the Lady Colonels to a successful The Beacon/Jesse Chalnick season. The women will also benefit from having strong team chemistry to ·guide them in using their skills and close-knit bond to capitalize on their opponents. Senior Meaghan Skelly shares how her role on the squad will motivate not only herself, but her individual teammates. "We have a really strong bond off the field, and although we all get along great outside of practice, we come to practice serious and ready to train_;• Skelly said. "We do a great job of inspiring each other and continuing to motivate one another throughout preseason. Our team dynamic is really something special." Brownsey ·also relates to Skelly with a similar perspective, taking her role as a senior in heavy consideration. "My mindset for the season is to give it everything I have for every game," Brownsey said. "That way, no matter what the end results are, I'll know that I finished my college career giving it my all:' While winning is the ultimate goal for any sports team, Towey loves•o see her players succeed on and off the field, especially those who are heading out into the real world. "I like getting to know each individual personality and how funny and unique each player is;• Towey said. "And after four years of coaching them from freshman year through senior year I am confident that they are ready for the real world and will do great things.". The women will play their first home game at Schmidt Stadium on March 11 at 7 p.m., looking to take down Houghton College. They follow the next day with another home game against Moravian College at 1 p.m .. @wilkesbeacon cara.basile@wilkes.edu International student faces unique sports struggle By Elyse Guziewicz Sports Copy Editor k It is common knowledge that being a student athlete is a difficult task. Balancing life with schoolwork, practices, games, workouts and any other responsibilities an athlete may have can seem daunting, both to those whp pursue athletics in college and to those who don't. For international students like Zhaoyang ''.Amber" Wang, this tenuous balance is complicated by the communication struggles inherent to being a non-native English speaker. Wang joined the Wilkes Women's Basketball Team for the 2015-2016 season with some experience in the sport. She played regularly in elementary ·and middle school in her hometown of Luoyang, Henan in the People's Republic of China. Wang has been living in the United States since her high school years in San Francisco. While her first language is Mandarin, she speaks English fluently and has excellent grades in her communication studies major. However, she did not anticipate the communication struggle that would come with playing a sport. Even for native English speakers, sports terminology can be baffling. For Wang, it was nearly incomprehensible. "I couldn't understand what the coach was saying to me:• Wang said. "He would speak so quickly, using words I wasn't familiar with. I felt lost:' In addition, some of the rules of American basketball differ from Chinese basketball. Confusion about out-of-bounds and poirit markers complicated things further. ,..Many of Wang's teammates have been playing basketball since a young age. They are intimately familiar with basketball terminology and rules. Catey McFadden, a sophomore basketball player, is familiar with Wang's struggles. ''.Amber was having a hard time adapting to the fast pace of a collegiate team. The language barrier made it more difficult;' she said. "We all helped. As a team, we worked together to explain rules, terminology and plays to Amber so she could understand:' The basketball players are a true testament to the meaning of teamwork. They banded together to help teach Wang crucial information about the game and help her improve as a player. Wang also sought out Head Coach Chris Heery for•further explanation after practice. "She would come to my office for help, and I would have her write out the plays to help her understand them. Her biggest struggle was definitely with the terminology;' Heery said. Heery has been coaching for Wilkes for five years, but Wang is his first international student on the team. "She really picked things up quickly. The amount of improvement in just one year is remarkable. Between her great attitude and sunny personality, she's been a great addition to the team;' he remarked. The Beacon/Gabby Gllnskl {Above) Wang r �_J Sports The Beacon - February 23, 2016 By Purvit Patel & Elyse Guziewicz Sports Writer; Copy Edtior Madison Scarfaro is a sophomore at Wilkes with a double major in Political Science and Criminology and a minor in Sociology. She hails from Whitehall High School in Whitehall, PA. Q: What was the driving force behind your decision to come to Wilkes? A: I knew I wanted to go to a s~aller school and I knew I wanted to play volleyba~. When I visited Wilkes, met with my coach, and saw that they offered the areas of study I wanted to pursue, I just knew that it was the right choice for me. L 22 Q: Do you have othe sports/interest/ hobbies off of the field? A: I used to play basketball and throw shot put, javelin, and discus in high school. I just really like playing sports in general. My other bobbies include banging out in Towers 1000 with my roommates Grace Boyl~ a~d K~yla Granger, , or spending quality time with Ally Paskas. I also enjoy spending time with my good friends Mike Paskas and Garrett Armstrong. · Q: Who would you say, is the most influential person in your life? Why? A: The most influential person in my life is my mom because she has always pushed me to be the best I can be in all aspects of life and is always there for me whenever I need her. Q: Do you have any post-graduation Q: A quote you live your life by? plans in terms of a career? A: "Live like Spongebob: laugh out loud A: I have a few ideas of what I would like to do after graduation, but nothing all day without any reason and annoy all set in stone yet. I would love to go to law mean people with yQUr happiness." school, so thl\t's an idea. I also think it Q: What does "Be Colonel• would be awesome to work for the EBI so you? th•t's an idea I keep in mind too. • A: "Be Colonel"' means t that you can be and Q: What are your hopes for your next meet your full potential season as a Colonel? academics or another ~ A: I have really big hopes for our next always represent Wilke$:! season. Obviously; our goal as a team is &est of your ability. to win a championship. and we would love to beat Eastern, wbo is our toughest opponent. Along with that. I just hope to have a fun and rewarding seuon while working hard and doing the best we can. person from the past, who A: I would want to have ~ - Abraliam Lincoln. Q: When/Why did you first begin Q: Does thevoll . playing volleyball? they would like -to infi A: I fi!st started playing volleyball in of? . 7th grade, .because that's when it was first A: Volleyball will be offered to us as a school sport. My mom April 16 played when she was younger, so that tournament beginning to start a lot m influenced me a lot. I also knew I would so keep· an eye out for fu enjoy it and it looked fun, so I figured I that you may be able to get u·1VOI.Yeiil would try it out. • help us out! on ... �The Beacon - February 23, 2016 · APARTMENTS Studio, 1, 2, & 3 bedrooms · Available June 1, 2016 Off Campus Premium Student Housing Tweet us @wilkesbeacon r �r'' - _J The Beacon - Feb 23, 2016 � 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 <p>This is Wilkes University's <em>Beacon</em> Newspaper collection, 1947-present. We also have digitized copies of the <em>Beacon's</em> predecessors, <em>The Bucknell Bison Stampede</em>, 1934-1935 and <em>The Bucknell Beacon</em>, 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>.</p> <p></p> <p>Missing Issues:</p> <p>1947 August 8th<br />1947 September 5th<br />1947 October 3rd<br />1947 October 17th<br />1947 October 31st<br />1947 November 21st<br />1947 December 19th<br />1948 September 9th<br />1950 April 28th<br />1953 April 10th<br />1962 February 2nd</p> 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 2016 February 23rd Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2016 February 23 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/b2e8f73bd5fd5cffecfc6562e47120c8.pdf 0f324776eeac2b8d893c21707b714882 PDF Text Text The Beacon - March 1, 2016 THE BEACON Est. 1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member Volume 69 Issue 15 The news of today reported by the journalists of tomorrow. Catching Ullf up fflttlln with Cadet Libby ~ ILlilb>Th>y 0 Wilkes Air Force ROTC’s “Canine Cadet” gets accustomed to campus - page 6 The Beacon/Gabby Glinski �News The Beacon - March 1, 2016 Editorial Staff 2015-16 MANAGERIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief - James Jaskolka Managing Editor - Ashley Evert Adviser - Dr. Kalen Churcher Social Media Director - Alyssa Mursch Seeking Advertising Director SECTION EDITORS News - Sarah Bedford LA&E - Nicole Zukowski, Justin Topa Opinion - Sara Pisak Sports - Rachel Leandri ASSISTANT EDITORS News - Gabby Glinski LA&E - Austin Ely Opinion - Luke Modrovsky Sports - Danny Van Brunt, Andre Spurell DESIGN EDITORS Nicole Kutos Israel Rodriguez Jimmy Musto Kahdijah Venable Interested in joining the Beacon? To learn more about the positions we offer and what you can do, contact james.jaskolkabutler@wilkes.edu 130 S. River St. First Floor, Conyngham Hall Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 Phone - (570) 408-5903 www.thewilkesbeacon.com 2 News Have a breaking story or a press release to send? Contact the news editor: sarah.bedford@wilkes.edu Beacon Briefs Women’s and Gender Studies newsletter now available The latest edition of the WGS newsletter is now available online. Information about the upcoming WGS conference, campus happenings and more can be found in this issue. Find the newsletter at: http://www.wilkes.edu/academics/colleges/artshumanities-social-sciences/behavioral-social-sciences/womensand-gender-studies/newsletter/index.aspx Chemistry Club’s FabuLASH Fundraiser Wilkes University Chemistry Club is hosting a Lash Bash Fundraiser with Younique. Twenty percent of purchases will be donated directly to the club. Younique is an all natural company that focuses on the science behind cosmetics to give you the highest quality of products. Their “claim to fame” is the 3D Fiber Lash Mascara that gives you 400% more volume. Younique offers products that are gluten free, paraben free, vegan friendly, and cruelty free. Interested individuals can order online until March 3 and have shipped directly at: https://www.youniqueproducts. com/jshortbeauty/party/3511371/view. Law Day Wilkes University is hosting Law Day on March 29. The goal of this event is to educate students on careers in this dynamic field and provide guidelines on how to be successful in law school. Law Day will be held in the Miller Room in the Henry Student Center from 8:30 until 11:45 a.m. Three seminars are included, as well as breakfast and lunch. To register, visit the Wilkes University website under the “Pre Law” major. For more information, contact Dr. Kreider at kyle.kreider@wilkes.edu. Career Day, Tuesday March 1, Ballroom On March 1, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the ballroom, students will have the opportunity to apply for a job, internship, volunteer or shadowing hours. Nearly 40 agencies and businesses will be present--federal agencies, hospitals, children’s services, social services and corporations with a wide variety of options and information will be available. SG Notes: Fund requests approved; LKS, Capital Projects, Casino Week, Block Party Staff Report On Wednesday, Wilkes University’s Student Government held its weekly meeting. Lambda Kappa Sigma (LKS), a professional pharmacy fraternity, came in to request funds for a conference they will host in Scranton from July 20-23. There will be 13 students attending the conference and they will go to leadership workshops and network with current and former LKS members. The board voted with a motion of 20-10-6 allocating $325 per student for up to 13 students for $4225, with a stipulation that if students drop out money is returned. Residence Life representatives came in for week one of two for the 3rd annual Glow Run. The run will take place on April 1 at 9 p.m. with proceeds benefitting the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. They are currently reaching out to other organizations for funding. The board will vote next week. PBL also came to Student Government for week one of two for its fund request for the 45 annual state leadership conference where students will have networking opportunities, internship opportunities, understanding business practices and the opportunity to advance to nationals in Atlanta, Georgia this summer. The group is requesting $2,000 for the registration costs for 20 students. The board will vote next week. Capital Projects came in for a third week to request additional funds of $1,385 for 20 harnesses and five belay devices and five carabineers to go along with the other supplies they requested. The board voted with the motion passing 27-0-9. Casino Week, which is April 5-8 came in for week two of two for its fund request. Prizes for Casino Night include ultimate selfie stick, Love Your Melon and outdoor bundle among others. The board voted passing the motion 28-3-5 for $12,889. Block Party was in for week two of two for the event on April 16 from 12-4. The theme, “Go Big or Go Home” is seen through the giant blow up games, food and more. The board voted passing the motion for $12,450 with a vote of 21-8-7. The council reviewed the Treasurer’s report. The current budget is as follows: All College: $30,420, General Funds: $21,512.05, Conference: $414.10, Spirit: $1,440 for a Student Government total of $53,786.15. @wilkesbeacon table of contents news................2 life, a&e...........7 spread............12 opinion..........14 sports............19 �The Beacon - March 1, 2016 News 3 Wilkes University joins national efforts to combat sexual assaults “It’s on Us” video promotes awareness of sexual assault on college campuses By Sarah Bedford News Editor Through collaboration with Wilkes University Student Government, Student Development and Fenner Productions, the family of Colonels has made a stance against sexual assaults on college campuses. Joining the “It’s on Us” campaign as part of President Barack Obama’s September 2014 initiative, Wilkes has joined a list of universities nationwide working toward the cause. “Being a part of the ‘It’s on Us’ video meant so much to me,” said junior marketing and management major Val Woods. “I’ve seen videos and movements like this at larger schools so seeing Wilkes join the efforts makes me very proud to be a student here. We’re a small school doing big things.” Dr. Philip Ruthkosky, associate dean of student development, explained that Student Government President Anthony Fanucci reached out to him to take part in the movement. “As an institution, Wilkes is committed to being proactive and engaging students on the topic of sexual misconduct,” Ruthkosky said. “So I was delighted when Anthony approached me and expressed an interest in getting Student Government involved.” “I hope students will see exactly where we stand as Colonels, and I hope students will feel safe and protected at our university,” Fanucci said. “It truly is on us as students to take a stand because our generation is heavily affected by the crisis that exists. I hope that students will have a realization just like I did, one that makes them realize they aren't doing enough, but it isn't too late to take action.” The video features approximately 40 Wilkes students reciting lines such as, “It’s on us to be more than a bystander, because when someone is sexually assaulted it's not ‘that guy’ or ‘that girl’ it's one of us. A Colonel.” Fenner Production's Ryan Wood and Todd Oravick, both Wilkes alumni and members of the class of 2013, explained that the idea for this video came from a bystander intervention training video created over a year ago. The award winning video was titled “Colonels Don’t Stand By.” “The award we were given was in recognition of the university’s overall approach and training program on matters related to sexual misconduct,” Ruthkosky said. “The name of the award is the NASPA Grand Gold Excellence Award recognizing excellence and innovation in Student Affairs programs and initiatives. More specifically, we were presented with the Grand Gold Award, which is the top national honor.” In regards to the “It's on Us” video, Wood The Beacon/ Sarah Bedford From right Ryan Wood, Todd Oravick, and Jeremey Tomaine. Wood and Oravick prepare for the next seen of “It’s on Us” with a line reading by Tomaine, the freshman class president. Above: Tomaine recites lines. Left: Myles Webb lines up before the camera to deliver his lines as Oravick checks sound. The Wilkes “It’s on Us” video will be available later this semester and will be shown at orientation sessions. explains that the video was a simple way to share a bigger message and an important one. “We’ve seen some other university’s videos of this.. It’s a very simple, direct way to get the message out there,” Wood explained. Rachel Constant, a P2 student, agreed. “I love the way each one of us came together as a whole to speak up and promote awareness for such a huge topic in today’s society.” “It’s an ongoing problem and it tends to be a quite problem,unfortunately,” said Oravick. While participating in the video is one way students can be involved in the movement, there is also a pledge available online for students to sign. The pledge states, “This pledge is a personal commitment to help keep women and men safe from sexual assault. It is a promise not to be a bystander to the problem, but to be a part of the solution.” Other resources exist with the movement like a tip page discussing consent and rape as well as other outreach videos large universities across the nation have created as well as celebrities. While Wilkes is not the largest university to join the movement, the student body had a lot of enthusiasm. “We have this small, tiny, little, private institution in Wilkes-Barre Pa. and a ton of students were on board and not just on board for it but pumped,” Wood said. Ruthkosky explained that it gives him hope for students when such excitement is shown to support a cause. “It gives me great pride and optimism when I see students wanting to participate in initiatives such as this and the Bystander video,” Ruthkosky said. “Students have the opportunity to make a profound impact.” The Wilkes University “It's on Us” video will be available to view later in the semester and will likely be shared with the campus community on Wilkes Today. To sign the pledge or find out more on “It's on Us” visit itsonus.org. If you or someone you know has experienced sexual assault, visit www.notalone.gov. @wilkesbeacon sarah.bedford@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - March 1, 2016 News 4 Apple v. FBI; First Amendment By Gabby Glinski Asst. News Editor A tense struggle between Apple and the government brought up hot issues of security, privacy and encryption. The U.S. Department of Justice recently asked Apple to write a code for the FBI that would allow the bypass of iPhone’s lock-out function. The phone in question is an iPhone that had belonged to one of two terrorists in the 2015 shooting in San Bernardino, California. The shooting left 14 dead and 24 injured. The FBI states if Apple helpes it unlock the recovered iPhone, the information could aid in helping prevent future attacks. Apple argued that the court order violated their first and fith amendment rights, and the action would endanger the safety of individual’s information. The courts established code as protected speech in Bernstein v. US Department of Justice in 1999. Apple representatives have stated the demands would make iPhones less safe; ultimately creating a “back door” for law enforcement. “This is not a case about one isolated iPhone,” stated Apple attorney Marc Zwillinger. “Rather, this case is about the Department of Justice and the FBI seeking through the courts a dangerous power that Congress and the American people have withheld: the ability to force companies like Apple to undermine the basic security and privacy interests of hundreds of millions of individuals around the globe. “The government wants to compel Apple to create a crippled and insecure product,” Apple said in court documents. Apple revealed that it could meet the FBI’s demands by assigning engineers to work from two to four weeks. In a written testimony, an Apple employee nicknamed the software “GovtOS.” The government will have the chance to respond to Apple on March 10, and Apple can offer a reply by March 15. ~ @FIGshirts rJ FIGshirts W @FIGshirts @wilkesbeacon gabrielle.glinski@wilkes.edu Off Campus Premium Student Housing Activist and Artist announced for Kirby Lecture Courtesy of Marketing Communications Mary Fisher, activist, author and artist, will speak on “Freeing the Entrepreneur for the Global Good” at the Allan P. Kirby Lecture in Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship on March 16. The lecture will be in the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts at 7:30 p.m. The lecture is co-sponsored by the Wilkes University Family Business Alliance, and is free and open to the public. Fisher is a global leader in the arena of social change. Diagnosed with HIV in 1991 and with breast cancer in 2012, Fisher is an outspoken advocate. She delivered a keynote address following her HIV diagnosis at the 1992 Republican National Convention that is ranked among “the best 100 American speeches of the 20th century” by Oxford University Press. Her early experience was first in public and commercial broadcast media and then in high-profile positions that included being the first female “advanceman” for a U.S. president, Gerald R. Ford. These experiences equipped her to urge transformation in health care, revise perceptions and responses to AIDS, and enable women’s global empowerment. Her sculpture, handmade papers, jewelry and fiber arts, have earned praise as she has refined a design aesthetic that is elegant and accessible. Her designs are commercially available in her named line within Lee Jofa’s Groundworks collection. Fisher also has trained women world wide to use her original concepts to find pride and dignity in work. This work has included a line of bracelets produced by women in Africa. Fisher is the author of six books, including her current best-selling memoir, Messenger, and is launching the latest expression of her creative philosophy, The 100 Good Deeds Bracelet, sold in partnership with Macy’s. �The Beacon - March 1, 2016 News Solitary confinement: Punishment or torture? Inside the Louisiana State Penitentiary. By Toni Penello Staff Writer Forty-three years, 23 hours a day spent in a room alone. Only a few books and magazines to pass the time, and only one hour a day spent out of the room, handcuffed and leg ironed in a small fenced off area outdoors, rain or shine. This was the plight of Albert Woodfox, a former Black Panther held in a Louisiana prison, until he was released on Feb. 19. According to CNN.com, Woodfox was accused, along with two other prisoners, of killing a prison guard in 1972. At the time he was serving a five year sentence for armed robbery. He underwent three trials since then, and his case was overturned several times. After it was overturned in 2014 he spent more time in isolation because of a long appeal process. Woodfox pleaded no contest to lesser charges on the day he was released, telling CNN “Although I was looking forward to proving my innocence at a new trial, concerns about my health and my age have caused me to resolve this case.” According to Dr. Craig Wiernik, assistant professor of sociology and anthropology, there are two different kinds of solitary confinement: protective custody and administrative segregation. Protected custody is used in situations Photo Courtesy Kalen Churcher where a prisoner needs to be protected from the general population, such as in the case of child molesters and people who have given information to the authorities, who are often attacked by other prisoners. Administrative segregation is used in the case where prisoners are accused of break ing some kind of institutional rule, as in the case of Woodfox. “Inmates in prison facilities have all sorts of rules to follow. From an inmate perspective some of those rules are arbitrary,” Wiernik explained. David Hazlak, an adjunct professor of psychology who has 40 years of experience working as a psychiatrist in prison facilities, elaborated on Wiernik’s point, drawing attention to mentally ill prisoners. “Around 50 percent of our inmate population today have mental health issues, which is in striking contrast to thirty-five years ago, because prisons have become almost effective mental health facilities, which is a concern.” Hazlak said. Hazlak went on to explain that many of the regulations set forth in prisons are difficult for these mentally ill prisoners to follow, and that they are more likely to find themselves in solitary confinement. This is a serious issue according to Hazlak. “If we just look at the research and what people talk about in terms of segregation [solitary confinement], it’s pretty clear you talk about things like depression, anxiety, impulse control disorders, cognitive and perceptual distortions, obsessive thoughts, paranoia and even psychosis,” Hazlak said. “That’s true, but there’s a caveat; we find those more frequently in individuals who are placed in those settings that had a previously existing mental health issue. “Prisons are bad for individuals with mental illness, prisons are dumping grounds for these people sometimes. People with mental health issues already are stigmatized and discriminated against because of their mental health, and it doesn’t get better when they go into prison. “People can respond to effective treatment, but the question is: Do we have available resources and effective prison management that allows that to occur in our prison systems?” Hazlak described the method of psychological treatment for individuals in solitary confinement as talk therapy while the prisoner is in a phone booth sized cage, hands and ankles shackled to the bottom of it. Hazlak argued that this method was not necessarily conducive to effective treatment. Hazlak also brought attention to the high suicide rates in solitary confinement, 5 pointing out the irony that these are individuals under the most surveillance. “Suicide rates in RHU [Resitricted Housing Units] are disproportionate to the rate in units outside of segregation,” Hazlak said. “What might account for that is the stress, the lack of any kind of meaningful relationship, lack of social contact… and the unstructured, limitless, timeless day that they have,” he explained. “They have no control of when the meal comes, the temperature of the meal, what’s on the tray… they have no sense of when they’re going to be taken out of the cell for exercise.” According to Hazlak, while studies show that many prisoners leave solitary confinement showing amplified symptoms of mental illness, there is no proof of a direct causal link. Hazlak also discussed the scenario of extremely dangerous prisoners who simply cannot be placed in general population for the safety of other prisoners and staff. The use of long term solitary confinement is an issue that draws up a lot of controversy about the 8th Amendment, which prohibits cruel and unusual punishment. @wilkesbeacon ~ toniann.pennello@wilkes.edu IIIIIIIIIIII I I I I I I I I I I Solitary Confinement Facts - - Spend 22-24 hours behind the steel doors - 80,000 people endure various forms of solitary confinement - 40 states have super-maximum security facilities primarily designed to hold people in long-term isolation. -Effects of Solitary confinement Visual and auditory hallucinations Hypersensitivity to noise and touch Insomnia and paranoia Uncontrollable feelings of rage and fear Distortions of time and perception Increased risk of suicide Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) I I I I I I I I I I IIIIIIIIIIII �The Beacon - March 1, 2016 News 6 Catching up with Cadet Libby; more training, spreading love By Gabby Glinski Asst. News Editor Cadet Libby, Wilkes University Air Force ROTC psychological service dog, has grown in size and students’ hearts since her arrival in the fall. The canine cadet was brought to campus in September to train and serve as a psychological service dog, helping to provide emotional support for the campus community and veterans as they adjust to college life. Eventually, Libby will also work off campus. Libby, now 7 months old, has won over the hearts of the students, AFROTC Cadets and Cadre and Public Safety while continuing her socialization training. “We’re continuing to curb her manners,” stated Lt. Col. John “Slick” Baum, Air Force ROTC detachment commander, on Libby’s puppy mannerisms. Service dogs begin training when they are anywhere from one to two-years-old. Baum continues Libby’s training with an electronic clicker, which emits a sound on her collar via remote control when clicked. Baum uses positive reinforcement and utilizes the clicker when Libby performs well. The clicker, with a long distance range, would also help Libby know if she wandered too far. Libby is currently working with senior psychology major Kavan Rai on her psychology capstone project. Libby works with Rai three times a week and enjoys being put to work. “We are proud of her for contributing in her second semester.” Baum stated proudly. Future plans include “getting through the growing pains” and continuing to integrate her into campus life by getting her involved with as many activities as possible. “Everyone loves her,” Baum shared on Libby’s growing social life. AFROTC Cadets and students alike have jumped at the opportunity to take her on walks, which only helps Libby become a better service dog. Libby maintains an instagram account: @cadetlibby. @wilkesbeacon gabrielle.glinski@wilkes.edu The Beacon/Gabby Glinski Libby enjoys playing fetch and a “goalie” type game where she trys to keep two balls away from Baum. APARTMENTS Studio, 1, 2, & 3 bedrooms Avai lable June 1, 2016 The Beacon/Gabby Glinski Cadet Libby looks over the Sept. 29 issue of The Beacon featuring herself, and reflects on how far she has come. �The Beacon - March 1, 2016 Life, Arts & Entertainment Life, Arts & Entertainment 7 Have a story or want your event to be featured? Contact the Life, A&E Editors: Nicole.Zukowski@wilkes.edu or Justin.Topa@wilkes.edu Civic Band set to perform at State Conference By Nicole Zukowski Life, Arts and Entertainment Editor The Wilkes University Civic Band has been invited to perform for the Pennsylvania Music Educators Spring Inservice Conference. Wilkes is one of three collegiate bands chosen to perform during the conference. The band was selected from a field of 130 auditioned groups to present a concert as the featured college/community ensemble. “I submitted a recording to be eligible,” Dr. Simon, Director of Bands, said. “It’s an honor to be chosen.” This is the first time in the history of the Wilkes Music Program that an ensemble of Wilkes musicians has performed for a State conference. Civic Band is preparing to perform two numbers at the conference that takes place in Hershey, Pa. on March 31. The one performance will be under the direction of Professor Bruce Yurko. Yurko is an eminent American composer and experienced conductor. He is also a 1969 graduate of Wilkes. When Simon reached out to Yurko with an invitation to guest conduct one of his pieces at the conference, Yurko excitedly accepted. “I was really thrilled when he [Dr. Simon] called and asked me to come back,” Yurko said. The concert band will perform Yurko’s 1994 Night Dances Number II, which is the sequel of his famous Night Dances composition. “Night Dances is the piece that sells out over everything I wrote,” Yurko explained. “The piece was tailor-made to the original high school band that performed it. It was centered around the band playing together then having each chorus play separately.” Planning to be published in the spring, Night Dances Number II as Yurko explains takes it up a notch. “Night Dances Number II is more difficult than the original Night Dances,” Yurko said. Yurko isn’t the only person excited about the conference. “When playing a piece of music, it's one thing for the band director to interpret what the composer would have wanted to express through his or her composition, but because Mr. Yurko will be joining us and conducting his piece, we will be getting first-hand experience as to what the piece really means and exactly what he had in mind while writing it,” said Marina Barnes, Wilkes senior and Civic Band member. The fact that Yurko is a Wilkes alumnus is proving to contribute to the excitement. “It's always a great opportunity to meet and work with a composer. Especially with Mr. Yurko being a Wilkes alum, it will give off such a great sense of pride,” Barnes said. “I have no doubt that it will be an incredible experience for all of us.” Simon added,“Bruce is considered one of the nation’s most respected composers.” The other performance planned for the conference is three parts of a five-movement suite of dances arranged by Eugene Magalif called Dances of the Royal Court. “Eugene is a good friend to us,” Simon said. “He has already composed one piece for us that we premiered at Wilkes last year, now this suite will be played at the conference.” Barnes will be singing a solo at the Conference. “The piece that I am singing in is titled ‘Four Maryland Songs’ by Jack Stamp. The piece is composed of four poems written by Maryland poets that are set to music. The soprano soloist sings those poems while the band brings them to life with music,” Barnes said. The two performances weren’t chosen at random from the Civic Band. They chose a theme of performing pieces from composers who were born in Pennsylvania or have ties to the area. This theme is the same for the Civic Band’s Wilkes spring concert. “The reason that this piece was chosen to be performed at the Pennsylvania Music Educator's Association conference is that although Jack Stamp was born in Maryland, he received his undergraduate degree in music from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and was the Director of Band Studies there for 25 years,” Barnes explained. She added, “I am so honored to have been asked to sing the soprano solo for the performance and I am excited to work with the Civic Band to help make this piece something really special.” The other collegiate bands to perform at the conference at the University level are the Duquesne University Wind Ensemble and the Mansfield University Wind Symphony. Currently the Civic Band is fundraising for their trip to Hershey. The purpose of the Instrumental Music Ensembles is to provide an opportunity for student and community band and orchestral ensemble musicians to perform the artistically significant literature for their respective ensembles. @wilkesbeacon nicole.zukowski@wilkes.edu The Beacon/Nicole Zukowski On March 31, Dr. Phil Simon will conduct the Civic Band in a special invitation performance at the PA Music Educators Association Spring Conference. This will be the seventh world premier performance given by Simon and the Civic Band. �The Beacon - March 1, 2016 Life, Arts & Entertainment Nursing students celebrate heart health at Boscov’s The Beacon/Justin Topa Students from the Passan School of Nursing conducted a flash mob performance of “Stayin’ Alive” in order to promote Healthy Heart month. The Beacon/Justin Topa The Wilkes University Colonel joins in on the flash mob after learning how to conduct hands-only CPR under the instruction of the Wilkes nursing students. 8 The Beacon/Justin Topa On Feb. 26, the group of nursing students participated in Boscov’s Heart Health event, in which they taught shoppers how to conduct hands-only CPR. The Beacon/Justin Topa The song “Stayin’ Alive” by the Bee Gees was chosen by the group because the beat of the song is the same rhythm in which one should administer CPR. �The Beacon - March 1, 2016 -Justin Larsen “When I was in the fourth grade I was diagnosed with epilepsy. It was hard to deal with it at first and, being that I was so young, it really made a huge impact on my life. Having epilepsy made me want to know more about it; it pushed me to learn more and constantly increased my curiosities about this thing that was happening to me. When I went to high school I took the technical health route because it was still something important to me. Now that I am in college, I am taking the pre-med route because I have known for a long time that I wanted to become a doctor. ” The Beacon/Alexandra Devarie 9 HUMANS OF WILKES UNIVERSITY Life, Arts & Entertainment @wilkesbeacon christopher.bright@wilkes.edu Even if the signal is green, danger may still be present so it is important to know what to do if you should find yourself in trouble with the unfavorable water conditions. The undertow is the water under the waves that pushes back into the ocean while the waves on top crash in towards the beach. If you find yourself being influenced by the undertow and cannot keep your footing, do not panic. The undertow is a fluctuating occurrence and will die down as the waves crash. Simply let your body be taken with the current until the wave passes then move towards shore when the undertow is at it’s weakest. Unlike undertows, a rip current normally doesn’t cause a person to go under water. Rip currents can occur in many different situations but can are more often seen and can be worse when there are strong winds and strong waves. If you are caught in a rip current, the flow of the water will begin taking you away from the shore. Instincts will normally make a swimmer try to swim in a direct line back the way they came from. However, this is the worst thing you can do as the strength of the current can hold back even the strongest swimmers. If you find yourself caught in a rip current, do not panic. Instead of swimming directly towards shore, swim sideways, parallel to the beach. Eventually you will get outside the rip current and the normal flow of the water will begin to move you back towards land. Spring Break Survival Tips: Water safety By Christopher Bright Contributing Writer Let’s talk about how to stay safe in the water. If you are going out in a boat or may be spending time near deeper water, be sure to bring a life vest. Just because you may know how to swim doesn’t mean that accidents can’t and won’t happen. Always plan and pack safely so you don’t need to be sorry later. If you will be drinking any amount of alcohol you should always be with at least one friend you trust at all times. This is definitely important when you’re at the beach and in the water even if you are not drinking. According to the CDC, there were more than 3,500 unintentional deaths recorded from 2005 to 2009. Swimming after drinking alcohol can significantly increase your risk of have an accident. Even if you are in shallow water, it can be easy to be knocked down and sustain an injury to an arm or leg or to hit your head. Almost any beach that you visit will have some sort of flag warning system that is meant to alert visitors of the condition of the water. Generally, a black or red flag is flown to show that the water is dangerous and should not be entered due to the presence of severe undertow and rip currents. An orange flag is flown to tell swimmers that extreme caution should be exercised while in the water due to the chance of experiencing undertow and rip currents. Finally, a green flag is flown to show the water has been calm and should be safe to enter. Have any article topics you would like The Beacon to cover? Let us know on Twitter! @WilkesBeacon ~ �The Beacon - March 1, 2016 Life, Arts & Entertainment 10 AFROTC on ‘Wingmanship’ By Cadet Rey-Anthony LaRuy Contributing Writer AFROTC Detachment 752 has a long history of serving the Wilkes-Barre community and constantly strives to improve and expand its abilities to benefit both the city and the university. The Detachment has always attempted to contribute as much as possible to the public and, whether its efforts take the form of Honor Guard appearances in local sporting events or acts of community service, all members of Det. 752, including their psychological service dog, Libby, strive to exemplify the Air Force core value of “Service Before Self ” every day. Wilkes University has been training Airmen to fly, fight and win since 1973 and has taught and prepared hundreds of young men and women to serve as officers in the world’s greatest Air Force ever since. One notable success story is Detachment 752 graduate, Captain Candice Adams Ismirle, who, in spite of her battle with cancer, was not only a shining example of an outstanding Air Force Officer, but was also a distinct display of the strength and honor that each and every Airman exemplifies. The Detachment continues to grow in number, strength and spirit. In fact, some recent groundbreaking improvements can be seen in its move to the University Center on Main and its instillation of the Cadre Office and Cadet Lounge. In the past, Det. 752 moved around the Wilkes University campus in search of a new home at an average of every two years. It has since seen a serious upgrade and now experiences a more effective work environment than ever before. As a result, the cadets are not only more productive than ever but have also grown stronger as a team and a family. While the Detachment’s mission is to develop leaders for the Air Force with discipline and integrity, dedicated to serving the nation, one of the most important lessons that graduates come away with is that of wingmanship. A term that is not often heard outside of the Air Force, wingmanship means looking out for and taking care of one another and at all times, even when it may not be convenient. It means mutual support, situational awareness, and individual reliability. It is a concept as old as the Air Force itself, and the Cadre does everything in their power to instill this in cadets as they guide them towards the end goal of commissioning as an officer in the Air Force. During their time in the program, cadets are strongly encouraged to practice comradery. Det. 752 looks toward Air Force Chief of Staff, Gen. Mark A Welsh III, as a model for showing their care for others. "Caring for each other is one of the Air Force's three keys to success, along with common sense and communication,” said Welsh during a visit to South Korea, according to a press release by the United States Air Force. “I know that all of you care a lot. You care about each other, your professions and your families. Think about the people you work with, that you're sitting beside, think about your family and theirs. We'll never care enough about them. We have to care more." Detachment 752 has always cared for all of its members and for those in the Wilkes community and will continue to do so in the years to come. Courtesy of Jolene Domyan Libby, the AFROTC psychological service dog, visits with Jolene Domyan and Makia Stocker in the Neuroscience Center located in Breiseth Hall. C'MON! WE KNOW YOU'VE GOT IT IN YOU! ~Donate Plasma Today~ Applicant Donors Earn up to $250 on your first FIVE donations Interstate Blood artd Plasma 665 Carey Ave. Wilkes-Barre PA 18702 HOURS: MONDAY-THURSDAY: 7AM TO 6PM FRIDAY: 7AM TO 4PM SATURDAY: 7AM TO 1PM Courtesy of AFROTC Det. 752 �The Beacon - March 1, 2016 Life, Arts & Entertainment 11 Love Your Career Month helps future employees By Austin Ely Asst. Life, Arts & Entertainment Editor The beginning steps to applying for a job and the preceding interview are possibly the most difficult steps to getting hired. On Feb. 17, as part of “Love Your Career Month,” Wilkes University’s career planning department held a seminar titled “Would you love to get hired?” in the Miller Room of the Henry Student Union Building. Jackie Kendzor, human resource manager for Berkshire Hathaway Guard Insurance company, and Guard recruiter, Krissy Byrk, presented at the seminar. The topics ranged from resumé tips, dress tips and interview tips, all in which are from the perspective of human resource professionals for a company that hires people for many positions and with various majors. “Sometimes less is more,” explained Kendzor. “Your resumé should be short, sweet and simple.” Kendzor and Byrk also advise to remove the objective part of the resumé saying, “It gets people in trouble. The objective is to get a job or career.” They advised students on how to answer common questions that are asked by employers like, “what are your weaknesses?” and “why should the company hire you?” To “what are your weaknesses?” Kendzor advised students to: “highlight a strength and possible solutions to weakness.” To “why should the company hire you?” Kendzor answered: “That is a chance to summarize your experience and what makes you different.” There were about 35 students in attendance and although the seminar targeted juniors and seniors, specifically, the seminar could apply to all students. Alex Premici, a sophomore finance major at Wilkes University and an attendee of the seminar, said, “the seminar was beneficial and very helpful to me because it put into perspective what interviewers expect from you.” “Sometimes, less is more. Your resume should be short, sweet and simple.” -Jackie Kendzor, human resources manager 1zza _ .elivery- Call 825-5166 • Wilkes - Premici encourages students of any major to attend a seminar like this, citing the inevitable interview process that comes with job searching. Though many are far from graduating college, those who come closer to it this May will need to be relatively up to date on how to navigate the critical time of job searching and develop relative interpersonal skills which will aid them in the interviewing process. Knowing what the employer is looking for beforehand will give anyone the upper hand. For more information on ways to prepare for your future after graduation, students are asked to contact Career Services or visit the office located in Conyngham Hall. @wilkesbeacon austin.ely@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - March 1, 2016 12 Make Family Fur-Ever Some families are made through blood and some through close friendship, but many would argue the best family members usually walk on all fours and love us ‘fur-ever’. Those interested in adopting a furry, new family member are encouraged to consider adoption through the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The SPCA of Luzerne County is an open admission shelter that takes in between 240 and 270 surrendered, stray, abused, neglected or abandoned animals at a time. Being an “open” shelter means that no dog is discriminated against because of breed, age or condition. Kennels fill up with about 5,000 animals per year, consisting mostly of dogs. This nonprofit organization aims to connect abandoned or surrendered dogs with a “forever family” that can provide them with the love and basic attention a healthy dog needs and desires. Throughout the United States, approximately 3.9 million dogs enter animal shelters per year. Since there is no set time constraint, some dogs might stay in the shelter for years before being adopted. Peggy Nork, development director of the SPCA of Luzerne County, commented that a huge contributor to the rise of these numbers is overpopulation. “The issue is that there are too many dogs and too few homes for all of them,” said Nork. “Many puppies are born in unwanted litters, whether it be from an unneutered or spayed dog roaming the streets, a breeder that finds flaws with the puppy and deems it unsellable or from a family who is unable to financially support them.” The main goal of the SPCA is to rehabilitate abandoned and abused dogs and find loving homes that each pooch deserves. “If everyone adopted animals that already exist instead of going through breeders and puppy mills, places like us would go out of business,” said Nork. “Believe it or not, that’s our goal!” Evan Willey, senior within the department of communication studies, talked about her experience adopting her dog, King. She had received King as a Christmas present from her boyfriend back in 2014. When asked about the benefits of adopting a dog, she mentioned that it was a give-and-take King poses for a picture with his adoptive parent, Evan Willey, who is a senior communication studies student at Wilkes University. King was adopted during the 2014 Christmas season. Since his adoption, Evan ‘can’t imagine life without him’. cycle. King had been given a forever family, but she had also found her greatest companion. “The best part is that we were able to give him a better life,” said Willey. “Now, King is my best friend and I can’t imagine my life without him. We’re a family.” Local radio station 97.9X workers are proud supporters of the SPCA of Luzerne County and are currently holding a fundraiser to help pay for animal food and supplies. Their goal is to raise at least $3,000 to help support the SPCA and if they meet that goal, the entire staff has pledged to walk in the St. Patrick’s Day parade on March 13th – completely naked. Those who donate to the cause also have a chance to win autographed merchandise and concert tickets. If you don’t plan on adoption, please consider throwing them a bone by making a small donation on the SPCA website. �The Beacon - March 1, 2016 13 Snickers Elanor Bulldog Mix ix d Pitbull M n a r io r r e T Unknown Labrador FOOD Rusty nd Pitbull Mix Terrior a Unknow n Labrado r and Ho und Mix Marissa Spryn Staff Writer and Photographer �Opinion The Beacon - March 1, 2016 Opinion 14 Have an opinion or want to write a guest column? Contact the opinion editor: sara.pisak@wilkes.edu Prepping for success: Meal prep saves the day Local fitness coach offers tips to prepare healthy meals each day By Maria Currie Guest Writer Maria Currie is a Independent Team Beachbody Coach. We all know the dreaded scenario. Walk in from a busy day at school or work. What to eat? When it comes to your fitness and nutrition it is best to have a game plan. You don’t want to walk into a gym and wander aimlessly around or workout at home without a game plan on what to do to achieve your goals. The same rules apply in the kitchen. Luckily, planning and preparing your meals ahead of time will make healthy choices a no-brainer. Instead of running out for fast food, you’ll have a home cooked feast on hand. Plus, this leaves you with more time to squeeze in your daily workout and you’ll save money while you’re at it. If you fail to plan, you plan to fail. A study published in the American Journal of Preventative Medicine suggests that spending time on preparing and cooking meals at home is linked with better dietary habits. In this study, 1,319 adults were asked about the amount of time they spent preparing, cooking and cleaning up after meals. Of the respondents, 16 percent said that they spent less than one hour on food prep; 43 percent said they prepped for one to two hours; and 41 percent said that they prepped for two hours a day or more. Bottom line, the more you prep the less likely you are to go off track. Below are tricks to hack meal prep and to help make assembling delicious meals a breeze. 1. Season meat three ways using just one pan. If you’re sticking to lean meats like chicken, spice up your meals. Save time without boring your taste buds by preparing two or three variations of chicken at once, using aluminum foil dividers in your pan. 2. Freeze blended smoothies in muffin tins. Save time by buying the ingredients in bulk, blending, and then freezing the mixture in muffin tins. Next time you need a shake or smoothie toss two or three “smoothie cups” in a blender for a quick and easy breakfast. You can also separate your frozen berries, ice, spinach, etc into plastic baggies and freeze. - Maria Currie 3. Chop raw vegetables in advance. Cutting up your carrots, celery, peppers and cucumbers (to name a few) in advance will save time during the week and you can easily throw them on your salad or in a baggie as a snack. This is a great time to also boil and cook your quinoa, rice and other grains. 4. Use muffin tins for eggs on the go. You could enjoy a frittata every morning of the week by making Egg muffins. Make with any ingredients you desire and they can be stored in the fridge for up to five days. All you have to do is wrap them in a paper towel to microwave them so they won’t dry out. Another eggcellent idea is hard boiling a dozen eggs to have on hand throughout the week. 5. Make your own protein-rich snacks. Protein is essential for muscle recovery after a tough workout and it also What do you think? “Another egg-cellent idea is hard boiling a dozen eggs to have on hand throughout the week.” What are some of your favorite smoothie ingredients? Courtesy of Maria Currie Maria Currie, local fitness coach, offers tips to a healthy lifestyle. keeps hunger at bay — making it a great snack. Grabbing for a convince store bar could leave you consuming more calories and sugar than is required for a day, let alone a meal. Making your own energy balls and protein bars is easier than you think. Make it a part of your meal prep process. Meal prep can mean different things to each person, so it is important you find a routine that works for you. Whether it is snacks, breakfast or a bigger meal, planning is key. Get yourself into the actions and the proper daily habits for success. Go and invest in some good quality containers and write out the meals you want to tackle first. Having recipes on hand for the meals you want to make will help you avoid the grocery store drama. Tell us on Twitter @wilkesbeacon Graphic Courtesy of Ashley Evert �The Beacon - March 1, 2016 Opinion 15 Moby Dick in Pictures: One Drawing For Every Page By Sara Pisak Opinion Editor Moby Dick in Pictures: One Drawing For Every Page is the amazing work by artist Matt Kish. The title describes what a reader will find when viewing this work. Kish selects a poignant quote from each page of Moby Dick, the classic work originally composed by Herman Melville in 1851. Kish then creates his own interpretive drawing based on the quote. Kish uses varying mediums to create his work, ranging from pencil, pen, marker and colored pencil. Kish normally composes his work on found paper, which can showcase his drawings on bills, menus, grocery lists, receipts, etc. It is through this artistic layering technique that he is able to add to the layers of Moby Dick’s original story. Kish is unique because he is a self-taught artist and not a literary critic or professor. He is simply a lover of Moby Dick and its complicated, layered message. Kish has an eye for uniquely powerful passages in the text as well as a gift for translating these messages into visual art. In the forward of the text, Kish describes his reasons for creating a combined art and written text of Moby Dick. “Really, I just wanted to make a version of Moby Dick that looks like how I see it […] Moby Dick is a book about everything. God. Love. Hate. Identity. Race. Sex. Humor. Obsession. History. Work. Capitalism. I could go on and on. I see every aspect of life reflected in the bizarre mosaic of this book.” Kish is more than correct stating within Moby Dick and its characters a reader can find allusions to every theme. What Kish succeeds in is bringing these themes to life both through the quotations he selects and the way in which he represents these quotes through his art. Kish’s works often have a mosaic quality, which is particularly important since he describes Moby Dick and the book’s interwoven themes and characters in the same manner. As one might imagine, Kish’s description of the whale is of extreme importance. As a reader peruses the 552 page work, they will notice Kish works diligently to portray the themes of God, love, hate, obsession and capitalism solely in the whale’s depiction. The whale’s portrayal ranges from menacing and terrifying to peaceful and heavenly with the single turn of a page. In one drawing the whale with fangs terrorizes the occupants of the Pequod, while another shows the whale as being inspired by Van Gough’s Starry Night. A reader of Melville’s original work will notice Melville often describes the whale in contradictory terms based on specific moments within the text or a specific character’s relationship to the whale. Trying to narrow down some of my favorite art works within this book was difficult. There are several amazing works which blend and translate Melville’s words into artistic masterpieces. Although there are several hundred amazing works within this text, if I had to select two that stood out and completely brought Melville’s words graphically to life, I would choose the two pieces which Kish created to represent the whale in its fullest symbolic potential. The first pictures employees the quote: “declaring Moby Dick not only ubiquitous, but immortal (for immorality is but ubiquity in time)…”. For this quote Kish, draws a picture of a green whale breeching the water. The green whale serves as a representation of the tree life as a large sunflower reaches into a halo of yellow light from above. My second favorite picture utilizes the quote: “It was the whiteness of the whale that above all things appalled me.” In this particular picture, Kish draws the whale as a white balloon hovering above a diminutive small city hosting a carnival. In comparison to the other balloons and figures, the whale and its whiteness overtakes the picture. A reader of Moby Dick will notice this is a representation of the affect the whale has over Ahab. This book is perfect for the art lover as well as the lover of Melville’s classic transcendental text. If a reader is appreciative of both art and the original written text, Kish’s work will unlock a special meaning. Moby Dick in Pictures One Drawing For Every Page is the perfect synergy of written classic and visual artistry. @wilkesbeacon sara.pisak@wilkes.edu Courtesy of Sara Pisak 17 5 ~":::;l::!.u."":.., immorul(fo,u"-"''"1' """'""°"""''""_,_ r::::::!·-· ------· Courtesy of Sara Pisak Sara’s Score: �The Beacon - March 1, 2016 Opinion Love your Melon offers a way to give back By Allison Rossi Staff Writer There are many slogans that support types of cancer. Some slogans are “Fight Like A Girl,” “Cancer Sucks,” “Choose Hope,” “No One Fights Alone,” “I’m Stronger Than You Think” and “Together We Will Win.” One cancer slogan that has become a social media phenomenon is called “Love Your Melon.” Love Your Melon is an organization that has spread to various college campuses and is trending across the nation. According to Love Your Melon, the organization was founded in an entrepreneurship class at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minn., by two friends, Zach and Brian. On a mission to improve the lives of children battling cancer since October 22, 2012, Zach and Brian began with the simple idea of putting a hat on every child battling cancer in America. The organization, which can be found at www.loveyourmelon.com, stated “Love Your Melon” embarked on two nationwide tours in 2014 to spread its mission from coast to coast. It has since worked to establish a network of Part of the Wilkes installment of Love Your Melon. college students called Love Your Melon Ambassadors who are responsible for spreading the mission of the organization in their own city. To date, more than 9,000 college students at over 575 different schools nationally have signed on as ambassadors to sell and donate hats. As a part of the new partnership with Cure Search and The Pinky Swear Foundation, “ambassadors will work directly with both organizations in the fight against cancer.” For those who do not already know, “Love Your Melon” has come The Beacon/Jesse Chalnick to Wilkes. “Love Your Melon” has beanies in multiple colors and styles. The organization also has baseball caps. Many people have been wearing them on and off campus and the best part is that when you see one person wearing a hat that means a child that is suffering from cancer is wearing theirs as well. The Wilkes club consists of 21 members who are all trying to spread the word to support cancer research and support those who are struggling. If an individual cannot afford a hat, then simply spreading the word helps the message get across as 16 well. Awareness is essential. “Love Your Melon” Wilkes University club member Ashley Weber had a lot to say about this great cause. “Twenty-five percent of the proceeds goes to Pinky Swear, a foundation that provides financial support to families for medical bills, transportation costs to and from treatment, etc,” Weber explained. “The other 75 percent of the proceeds goes to Cure Search, which is pediatric cancer research. Love Your Melon is such an important organization, as no child should have to battle cancer alone.” The mission for “Love Your Melon” is to provide a beanie to every child in America who is battling cancer. When a child gets a beanie, Wilkes University campus club members go to a home, hospital and or treatment center and provide an “adventure” for that child. If you or someone you know would like to purchase a hat online please go to www.loveyourmelon.com and select Wilkes at checkout. You can follow LYM on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for more details. @wilkesbeacon allison.rossi@wilkes.edu Adventures on a budget for college students By Emily DeAngelis Staff Writer Let’s face it: college creates a big dilemma. College is expensive, but college students also love different options to distract them from the inevitable pile of homework that awaits them. I admit, I am no expert. I often fill spare time creating an Amazon cart full of dreams, only to head to check out and laugh/cry at the balance of over $300. I close the tab and move on. This semester, I have been trying to find more practical options that students can enjoy without feeling like they are on a budget. There are several options on and around campus that allow for quality time without spending too much, here’s some that I’ve found: 1. Boscov’s Wilkes-Barre Public Square is home to a super Boscov’s. Whether you are looking to kill an hour or a day, Boscov’s is the answer to the crisis. With four floors and a cafe, Boscov’s allows one to spend hours shopping while enjoying coveted discounts. P1 Pharmacy student Haley Mesaros says, “Boscov’s is a great place to find bargainsespecially the basement! The people who work there are genuinely nice and I always have a great experience!” 2. Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre Located at 537 North Main Street, only a mile off campus, this is a local venue with big reviews. Trip Advisor rates The Little Theatre five stars in all areas. Filled with talented performers and a variety of shows, The Little Theatre is a cost efficient choice for a night out on the town. Many events are free to Wilkes students with a Wilkes ID. 3. Wilkes Thursdays Looking for a night of free fun on campus? Take advantage of Programming Board’s Thursday night events. Follow Wilkes University Programming Board on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter for more information and updates. They also recently announced Lupe Fiasco will be performing at the Spring Concert. 4. Sky Zone Text anxiety making you jumpy? Sky Zone is a great way to get out some energy for half an hour or an hour increments. An hour of jumping is only $17 with socks included. 5. The YMCA The new fitness craze has several students looking for bigger name gym options. However, at no cost to Wilkes students, the YMCA is a comprehensive choice for beginner and advanced gym-goers. With several cardio choices, two weight lifting areas, a room full of machines, a pool and several classes available to students, the Y has everything you need to get into shape. Where or how do you like to spend time? Tell us on Twitter @wilkesbeacon @wilkesbeacon emily.deangelis@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - March 1, 2016 Opinion Colonels Talk Back 17 We asked: “What’s your favorite off-campus restaurant?” Interviews by Luke Modrovsky luke.modrovsky@wilkes.edu Photos by Jesse Chalnick jesse.chalnick@wilkes.edu Downtown Wilkes-Barre has a variety of places to eat. After a long day of classes, students will usually go out on the weekend to one of the local eateries with friends as a way to enjoy themselves during the time away from the classroom. The Beacon asked members of the Wilkes Community to share what their favorite restraurant is and what their favorite order is when they get there. Want to be in the next Colonels Talk Back? Email luke.modrovsky@wilkes.edu Kaitlynne Young Junior Accounting Yousif Al Momen Graduate Student Mechanical Engineering “One of my favorite places to go eat is Applebee’s. I loved getting their loaded mac’ and cheese. It’s loaded with four different cheeses, bacon, and I usually ask them to keep the onions to the side because I don’t really like onions that much.” “On Fridays, I usually go to the Jerusalem Market on George Street. It’s a bunch of different styles of food. I prefer the rice and grilled chicken because it tastes really good to me.” Ethan Longstein Junior Management Grace Cadigan Junior Biology “I love going out to eat with my parents at the Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse at the Mohegan Sun Casino. I usually get a nice steak topped off with garlic and onions. Ever since my 21st birthday, I’ve really enjoyed their mixed cocktails.” “I love going to Gerry’s Pizzeria. I like getting their thick crust, extra sweet sauce pizza. It’s the best. I like to drink purple Gatorade with my sweet sauce pizza.” Madalyn Pfaff Freshman Nursing “I love heading out to Mirakuya. My usual Hibachi order is the lunch version of chicken and shrimp. My favorite trick that the chef does is when he puts the egg into his hat. My favorite drink at Mirakuya is Dr. Pepper because it tastes really good.” Skyee Edwards Freshman Pharmacy “I love going with Madalyn to Mirakuya. Hibachi food is definitely one of my favorites. I love getting the Hibachi chicken. My favorite trick that the chef does is when he builds the volcano out of vegetbales and lights it on fire. I usually drink Diet Pepsi when I’m there as my go to beverage.“ �The Beacon - March 1, 2016 Opinion Gun control is not the answer to the problem By Bernard Socha Guest Writer Bernard Socha is senior mechanical and electrical engineering double major with a minor in physics. He is the president of the IEEE and amateur radio club and treasurer of college republicans and PSPE. “A well-regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.” Twenty-seven words written by our founding fathers to ensure the ultimate check on government and the fastest most reliable self-defense, the right for the average citizen to own and use a firearm. Jefferson himself said, “No freeman shall ever be debarred the use of arms.” Before the formation of the United States or the ratification of the Bill of Rights, the United States Colonies were dependent on their ability to know how to use a gun. Frequent defense and putting dinner on the table were a must for settlers. Once the tyrannies of England became too great, the colonists turned to their simple muzzleloading rifle. This tool freed the United States, allowed it to grow into the country we have become, and have kept it free against attacks of all kinds. James Agresti, president of “Just Facts” research and nearly 55 people educational are killed driving institute, has for every gun found that death, according nearly half of to the highway all American safety institute households have and the University at least one gun, of Utah. and they are used Today, many an estimated one liberals and million times per the media aim year in defense. to revoke the In a study of fundamental right prisoners, more to own and use than a third of a firearm, citing those interviewed mass shooting, were scared off gun violence, by their victim and the lack having a gun and of intelligence two out of five of American criminals did not citizens to house attempt to commit Courtesy of Bernard Socha a weapon. The the crime due to the largest school victim owning a gun. killing occurred in 1927, killed 38 elementary Agresti has also found that of the non-fatal children and not a shot was fired. Andrew accidents in the US, 46 percent are due to Kehoe used explosives in Bath Township falls, 9 percent to poisoning, and only 0.4 Michigan to kill a total of 44 and injured 58. percent to guns. You are more than 20 times Criminals by definition break the law. more likely to be injured by poison in 2016 Curbing the public’s right to own a weapon than a gun and one hundred times more likely will have no effect. Angela Valdez, author to fall and hurt yourself. Of fatal accidents and researcher, has found that four of every 18 five guns used in a crime are acquired illegally. There is no way to control the spread of illegal weapons, just as the fight to control illegal drugs fails. Valdez also found the opposite to be true; of the six states with the strictest gun control, crime rates are 23 percent higher, an additional one in four crimes. DC banned handguns in 1977 and by 1990 homicides tripled. The Chinese removed the gun rights of their people in 1935 and between 1948 and 1952 over twenty million were killed. The Soviet Union did the same and between 1915 and 1917 an additional 20 million were killed. Geraldine Wood states in 1934 Canada registered handguns, and 61 years later banned them. By 2003, all rifles and shotguns were registered, likely to slowly go the way of their handguns. The U.S. has also enacted gun control over the last century. In 1934 automatic weapons and in 1990 semiautomatic weapons, the kind used in many mass shootings were banned. Just less than 2,000 felons were denied access to guns and 30 years later the mentally ill were barred from owning all weapons. Criminals will always have access to weapons, and a gun is just a tool until a criminal pulls the trigger. Holding hands: The uncomfortable realization By Ian Valles Staff Writer Sometimes when my boyfriend and I walk along the campus paths, traveling from class to class, grabbing a bite to eat, or simply going for a stroll in the sunlight, I get a sensation. Holding his hand is one of the greatest feelings in the world. He makes me feel complete, and makes my life whole. We make mistakes, all couples do, but we always overcome them, something some couples do not. So when I walk with him, I feel a desire to hold his hand. I know we live in a society where LGBTQ+ people are accepted by the majority, adored by many, and sought after by some. I understand the number of homophobes will never be zero. But when I walk with my boyfriend, I get an uncomfortable feeling that intrudes my delight of holding him closely, it is that I make others, a small few, uncomfortable and receive a feeling of disdain or questioning. We live in an age of “marriage equality,” “pride parades,” and “same love,” but for all of the smiles or passive contentedness we receive from fellow students, I always feel a kernel of rage explode within me when I catch a glare or overly long, seemingly confused glance. The reason for my anger isn’t shame or embarrassment, but for all the hypocrisy that is contained in that glare or near silent grunt. I see constant displays of affection from heterosexual couples, ranging from publicly acceptable, like holding hands or simple kissing, to obscene levels of making out and fondling. I never see or hear the same dissatisfaction for these people. It makes me irate that a man and a woman can do as they please, but if I hold my boyfriend’s hand, I get a glaze of disdain from people who don’t even know me or my boyfriend. If you’re going to do it to me, you better make it equal across the board. We are equal, we are the same, we are all ProCare Physical Therapy human beings. Start treating us as though we are the same. I am not asking nor demanding, I am simply expecting it from you. Located within the Wilkes-Barre YMCA Your life. Our priority. 40 West Northampton St. Wilkes-Barre, PA Phone: (570) 208-0466 We Accept ALL Insurances! �Sports The Beacon - March 1, 2016 Sports 19 Want your sport covered? Contact the sports editor: Rachel.Leandri@wilkes.edu Punishment necessary to maintain standards By Kimberly Hein Sports Writer Student-athletes are often held to a higher standard than non-athletes, due to the fact that they are a walking representation of the school, their team and their coaching staff. Punishments brought to athletes are always up in the air. Some may wonder if the coaches are in charge of punishing students when they get in trouble, or if the coaches strictly leave it up to the police or the university’s leadership. “Our Code of Conduct is very simple. One, do the right thing and two, team above self. It is a privilege, not a right, to be an NCAA athlete, and I have control over that,” said men’s lacrosse head coach Curtis Jaques. Jaques continued to say that if a team member was given a drug or alcohol related sanction through the university that there would be consequences. “Was the player doing the right thing by using drugs or alcohol? No. Was the player putting the team above themselves by using drugs or alcohol? Nope. So, yes there are consequences for breaking our code of conduct,” he explained. In similar regards, Marcus Leaf, a senior baseball played stated, “If a player is caught drinking or caught with some sort of drug, they are suspended either for that week or a game, depending on how serious the matter is.” “If a player gets in trouble outside of baseball and the coach finds out about it, he goes to the captains and has them take care of the situation, which usually results in early morning running or plate pushes in the green room,” Leaf continued. Head coach of men’s basketball, Izzi Metz stated, “I try to be more of an educator and help young people mature. We try and recruit high character people who want to achieve in the classroom and on the court so that we don’t have a lot of disciplinary issues.” When asked about student athletes getting in trouble outside of the gym, Jaques said, “It is my job to teach young men how to uphold those standards and be accountable for their actions on and off the field. I have Lacrosse player Melanie Rivera punished with push-ups for not scooping a ball with both hands on the stick by her coach. many creative techniques to reinforce or reduce specific behaviors.” “We treat each issue individually rather than having a uniform policy because a lot of times these are subjective,” Metz said. The most important part of being a student-athlete is being a student. That means going to class, and keeping up their grades. Leaf mentioned that the academic standing that each player on the team is asked to obtain is a 2.3. Anyone that falls below that has to go to mandatory study hall on Sunday mornings at 8 a.m. Jaques chooses not to use a number to maintain academic standards, due to the fact that it would be a goal driven by outcomes. “We like to set process oriented goals and reward growth. It serves no purpose for a student with a 3.5 potential to settle for a 3.0 because a team standard is 2.5,” he stated. “My best friend in college slept through every class, showed up when he wanted to, and graduated with a 3.5. It was not fair and I will not allow my players to underachieve. My academic standard is specific to each player’s cumulative GPA. Each semester their GPA must be higher than their cumulative GPA. This tells me they are growing in the classroom. They are becoming better students, developing better study habits, and finding more passion the deeper they get into their major,” Jaques continued. In movies or television shows, sports team traditions seem to be over exaggerated and made a bigger deal than they are. Leaf said that there are currently no traditions for the baseball team, they just ask each other to think about the team when put in difficult situations. Similar to that, the lacrosse team has only been an NCAA Varsity team for 6 months. Coach Jauqes is excited to watch the team dynamics in action while developing the team traditions. On the contrary, Amanda Stickles, a senior on the swim team, said, “Since we are a second year team there are no standing traditions. However, we have started to have pasta parties the night before big meets to get us ready. I think over time that will become a type of tradition.” Another thing that seems to be prevalent in movies is players getting in trouble for forgetting a part of their uniform. It seems odd to think that one may forget something as simple as their ball cap, glove, or swimsuit at home when going to their game The Beacon/Jesse Chalnick but it has happened. Leaf said, “If a player forgets part of their uniform, the coach may take into consideration that the player is not focused and could result in not playing for that game in some cases.” When it comes to the lacrosse team, Jaques said that he would use that opportunity to show the team how important it is to learn attention to detail. Instead of punishing the student that forgot something, he would punish the player who is in charge of packing the back-up equipment bag might be more effective for the team to learn attention to detail.” Stickles, however said that there is no punishment on the swim team when someone forgets part of their uniform. “Players are driven by different motives. It is my job to know the right buttons to press to reduce or reinforce specific behaviors,” Jaques said. There were numerous coaches and athletes interviewed for this article; however, some athletes had no comment in fear of getting in trouble by their coaches. @wilkesbeacon kimberly.hein@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - March 1, 2016 Sports 20 Upset sends Wilkes into the MAC Freedom Championship By Danny Van Brunt Asst. Sports Editor After losing to DeSales twice already this year, the Men’s Basketball team pulled off a huge win against the No. 1 ranked team at an away game with a score of 72-62. “Everyone is excited about the win against DeSales. We played great down the stretch,” sophomore Zach Brunner said. Wilkes has competed very well with the ranked DeSales team this season. The first match-up between Wilkes and DeSales ended 72-73, and the second game ended 6776. DeSales led the Freedom Conference, ranked No. 1, and Wilkes finally defeated despite being ranked No. 4. The other two teams in the tournament were Misericordia and Delaware Valley. Delaware Valley defeated Misericordia off of a buzzer-beater with a score of 6867. Wilkes will travel to Delaware Valley to play for the championship. Wilkes has played Delaware Valley twice this season as well, beating them once. Wilkes won the first game, 60-57, and lost the second game, 60-72. “To have a chance to win the conference is a pretty awesome feeling and the team is excited for the seniors who deserve to be here. The seniors have done so much in the past couple of years. We know going into The Beacon/Purvit Patel Devin Dun (#21) and Zachary Brunner (#33) looking for a rebound last week. the game that it’s going to be a tough game. We are going to have to play our game, and in order to have a chance to win, we’re going to have to take care of the ball and play team defense,” said Brunner. The beginning of the game started very slowly. In the first ten minutes, Wilkes went one for seven shots and DeSales went one for six. The missed shots kept the score low and the tensions high. Wilkes picked up the pace and went on a 16-point run that took their lead to 28-14. Before the half was over, Connor Evans made two back to back three-pointers. Those three-pointers put Wilkes ahead at halftime, 34-19. DeSales looked ready to play coming into the second half. DeSales collected some plan. Junior goalkeeper Bobby Lok described his coach using the word organized. This is no coincidence to a VMI graduate. Seeing how this is Jaques’ first year with the team, he has a clear goal for the season. His goal is to teach his players how to compete against themselves. “I have three goals for every practice. When we leave the field, I want my players to be sweating, smiling and feeling a mental or emotional response to success or failure.” said coach Jaques. One of his long term goals for the university is to be driving down Main St., and seeing kids in the city playing wall ball and carrying baskets in order to close the lead, but Alec Wizar dropped a three-pointer to push the score to 39-29. For the rest of the half, Wilkes kept their lead seven points ahead of DeSales until the very end. Wilkes remained in the lead, but DeSales closed the gap to four points towards the end. The end of the game was filled with fouls that stopped the clock. It prolonged the game so DeSales could try and take the lead in the shortest time possible. Wilkes, however, capitalized on their foul shots, collecting six unanswered points to win the game 72-62. “This is the best feeling I’ve had in awhile! When teams enter the playoffs, it doesn’t matter what your record is or how you got there. It’s about how you perform in the big moment, and we did everything we needed to do to get the job done. We always knew it was possible, all we had to do was believe,” said freshman Marcus Robinson. Wizar led the team with 17 points, four rebounds and three assists. Marcus Robinson finished with a double-double, which included 14 points and 12 rebounds. Connor Evans finished with 11 points, four assists and six rebounds, with Clay Basalyga netting 12 points. @wilkesbeacon danny.vanbrunt@wilkes.edu The Inaugural Season of 2016 Wilkes Lacrosse By Jared Powell Sports Writer The Wilkes Lacrosse team will begin its inaugural season on March 8th in Ferrum, VA, where they will take on Ferrum College. Wilkes will be joining the Middle Atlantic Conference, in which they are projected to finish eighth. Head Coach Curtis Jaques will be pursuing his first ever head coaching position. He graduated from the Virginia Military Institute; however, Jaques does not consider himself a “military man.” “I am a teacher. I know a thing or two about leadership, teamwork, and the game of Lacrosse, but winning and losing in my profession does not result in life or death,” said Jaques. Coach Jaques has a military background, but there are certain things that carry over to the field, and certain things that do not. He does not want his players to be robots. What he means by this is simple: in the military, they tell you what to do and you do it. In a sports setting, his job is to teach you what to do, and your job is to apply what is taught in live situations. There is a distinct difference, you can not expect everything in a game to go exactly as you Curtis Jaques signaling to his players on the field at a recent practice. The Beacon/Purvit Patel around lacrosse sticks. “One thing that separates coach Jaques is that he not only wants to be your coach, but he also wants to be your friend.” said Lok. Being the head coach of Wilkes Lacrosse is more than just a position to Jaques. He is taking this opportunity to carve the young men on his team into men that will succeed after graduation. The main thing Coach Jaques emphasized to me was the word “family.” Family is one of the most important things to him. He went on to say, “at the end of each day, I goes home to my wife and two daughters.” Without that balance in his life he would burn up quick. With the help of his players, Coach Jaques, and his players should have a productive season. Jaques could not express enough that it is not about the wins and losses. It is more about where his team was a year, month and week ago, and where they will be in a week, a month and a year. @wilkesbeacon jared.powell@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - March 1, 2016 Sports 2016 NCAA Tournament Preview: Expect Madness By Mark Mahowski Sports Writer March 15 is the day that kicks off March Madness, or as it is formally called, the 2016 NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Tournament. The last two of the 68 teams left in the tournament will meet at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas on April 4 to decide a champion. If there is a word that can define the 2015-16 season, it is parity. Throughout the season, there has not been a team that has looked like it could be the number one threat to take home the title. The North Carolina Tar Heels were the preseason number one team in the nation. No team has won the National Championship from this spot since the 2008-09 season, the last time the Tar Heels hoisted the trophy. North Carolina currently has a (22-5) record and looking like a championship caliber team in some games, while in others they are just trying to survive. The Kentucky Wildcats were also seen as a contender this season, just like they have been every other season of this decade. The John Calipari led squad was looking to make its fourth Final Four appearance in the last five years. As usual, Kentucky has a squad full of some of the top freshmen in the nation. However, the Wildcats have not been able to capitalize on this like in previous seasons. Kentucky would start the season ranked second in the AP Top 25, and would eventually climb into the number one spot. However, they would hit several speed bumps and are currently ranked 16th with a (20-7) record. The Villanova Wildcats have been number one in the AP Top 25 for three weeks now. The team also holds the number one spot in the ESPN.com Power Rankings. But many do not put a lot of faith into Villanova once the fight begins. Since their loss in the Final Four to North Carolina in 2009, Villanova has never made it past the first round of the tournament. One team to keep an eye on is the Oklahoma Sooners. The Sooners are currently ranked 4th in the nation and they have been in the top 10 for almost the entire season. They are a team that has performed well the last couple of seasons. They were nothing compared to the Blake Griffin-led squads of the late 2000s. This year’s team is very different from the past: they are a hard nosed team that can handle the pressure and has handled it all season. Another team that can make some noise this March is the Michigan State Spartans. Tom Izzo has his team poised to make another deep run after last year’s Final Four appearance. The Spartans have also been a team that has hung around all season, much like Oklahoma and North Carolina. Michigan State can stumble into the tournament and wreak havoc for contending teams and make their own path to the Final Four. Senior criminology student Mike Jorda is very excited for the start of the tournament. “Its great to see all of these teams going at it,” Jorda said. “You really learn what teams are for real when this time of the year rolls around. The best part of the tournament is when the Cinderella team shows itself, and they start to make an improbable run.” One great thing about March Madness is that you do not know anything. Yes, sports writers, analysts, and every person who will be filling out a bracket for fun or for money has no clue how things can turn out. That is the great part: this is madness. We have 68 teams looking to become a national champions and write their names in the history books. These teams are so vastly different. We have powerhouse contenders like North Carolina and Kansas year in and year out. You can have the Cinderella teams like George Mason who made an improbable run to the Final Four in 2006, or VCU who made the run in 2011. This 2016 tournament is going to be a year where very little brackets will be perfect after the end of the first day. This can be a season where we see monumental upsets and head scratchers. But that’s what makes this such a great time of the year, 68 teams competing for one thing: a championship. You Just found it at ... 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A: I had never actually heard of Wilkes until I was recruited by a former Wilkes field hockey coach at one of my high school tournaments. I came here to play field hockey originally and then ended up switching over to lacrosse. Q: Do you have other sports/interests/ hobbies off of the field? A: I’m a big Flyers fan, and my hobbies include weekly trips to Dagwood’s. Q: Who would you say is the most influential person in your life? Why? A: The most influential person in my life is probably my dad. He was a lacrosse player for Penn State, so he’s always been my coach from home. He’s really shaped me into the athlete I am today. Q: A quote you live your life by? A: “All things must pass.” - George Harrison Q: Do you have any post-graduation plans in terms of a career? A: I really enjoy event planning and creative advertising, so I’m thinking I’ll head in one of those directions post-graduation. My ultimate goal is to work on the business side for a major league sports team. Q: What does “Be Colonel” mean to you? A: “Being Colonel” is representing this school in a way that shows pride, dedication,commitment and the ability to excel in anything that you are passionate about, regardless of who you are or what you enjoy. Q:What are your hopes for your next season as a Colonel? A: My hope for this season, like any season, is to make it to the MAC championship. It’d be an awesome way for the rest of the seniors and me to finish our college careers. Q: If you could have dinner with a famous person from the past, who would it be? A: I would love to have dinner with Anne Shirley. Q: When and why did you first begin playing lacrosse? A: I played for a club team in grade school but had to stop playing in high school because my school did not have it. I kind of just picked it back up in college. @wilkesbeacon purvit.patel@wilkes.edu The Beacon/Purvit Patel �The Beacon - March 1, 2016 Sports 23 Getting to know... Weston Miller Sophomore Lacrosse Midfielder By Purvit Patel & Elyse Guziewicz Sports Writer; Copy Editor Q: Who would you say is the most infl uential person in your life? Why? Weston Miller is a sophomore midfielder A: My brother is the most influential and engineering major from Lower person in my life. I have looked up to him Dauphin High School in Hummelstown. my entire life and he has always looked out Q:What was the driving force for your for me whether I liked it or not. decision to come to Wilkes? Q: A quote you live your life by? A: I liked the small school atmosphere A: Psalm 73:26 – My flesh and my heart where you not only know all the students in your classes but you also get to know your may fail but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. professors. Q: What does “Be Colonel” mean to you? Q: Do you have any post-graduation A: It means treat every moment of the plans in terms of a career? A: I plan to get a job as an Electrical day like you are representing the Wilkes Engineer working with alternative power Colonels, whether you are on campus or at home: when you wear Wilkes Colonels gear, sources you are representing the University and the Q:What are your hopes for your next rest of your peers. season as a Colonel? Q: If you could have dinner with a famous A: We have our inaugural season coming up this spring and I hope that we are able person from the past, who would it be? A: I would have dinner with Mario to establish ourselves in the MAC as the newest team and maybe surprise some Lemieux, because I am a big Penguins fan and he is one of the greats of hockey. people along the way. Q: Does the lacrosse team have anything Q: When and why did you first begin they would like to inform the student body? playing Lacrosse? A: Being a new program, we need the A: I started playing lacrosse in third entire university behind us to really be grade because my neighbor was the coach of the elementary team and was telling me successful, so come support. about the sport, so I decided to play and have loved the sport since. Q: Do you have other sports/interest/ hobbies off of the field? A: I am an outdoors kind of person. I hunt, fish, hike, mountain bike, and pretty much anything else outdoors. @wilkesbeacon purvit.patel@wilkes.edu The Beacon/Purvit Patel �The Beacon - March 1, 2016 take classes at wilkes Only $520 per credit! Classes are conveniently scheduled to fit your summer lifestyle. 3-week presession: May 23 to June 10 Full session: May 23 to Aug. 19 REGISTRATION OPENS MARCH 21! TALK TO YOUR ADVISOR AND VISIT WILKES.EDU/SUMMER. Summer session I: June 13 to July 15 9-week session: June 13 to Aug. 6 Summer session II: July 18 to Aug. 19 � 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 <p>This is Wilkes University's <em>Beacon</em> Newspaper collection, 1947-present. We also have digitized copies of the <em>Beacon's</em> predecessors, <em>The Bucknell Bison Stampede</em>, 1934-1935 and <em>The Bucknell Beacon</em>, 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>.</p> <p></p> <p>Missing Issues:</p> <p>1947 August 8th<br />1947 September 5th<br />1947 October 3rd<br />1947 October 17th<br />1947 October 31st<br />1947 November 21st<br />1947 December 19th<br />1948 September 9th<br />1950 April 28th<br />1953 April 10th<br />1962 February 2nd</p> 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 2016 March 1st Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2016 March 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/37a03a028b3bd1ae9d02f113b4166384.pdf 86b1a2f25c02fc5916603523e2c604a8 PDF Text Text The Beacon - March 22, 2016 Est. 1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member Volume 69 Issue 16 THE BEACON The news of today reported by the journalists of tomorrow. Wonder Women: The Beacon The Beacon highlights highlights women’s women's sports sports captains captains for fo r Women’s Women's History History Month Month -- pages pages 12-13 12-13 Madison Salmon prepares to hit the ball. The Beacon/Jesse Chalnick �News The Beacon - March 22, 2016 Editorial Staff 2015-16 MANAGERIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief - James Jaskolka Managing Editor - Ashley Evert Adviser - Dr. Kalen Churcher Social Media Director - Alyssa Mursch Seeking Advertising Director SECTION EDITORS News - Sarah Bedford LA&E - Nicole Zukowski, Justin Topa Opinion - Sara Pisak Sports - Rachel Leandri ASSISTANT EDITORS News - Gabby Glinski LA&E - Austin Ely Opinion - Luke Modrovsky Sports - Danny Van Brunt, Andre Spurell DESIGN EDITORS Nicole Kutos Israel Rodriguez Jimmy Musto Kahdijah Venable Interested in joining the Beacon? To learn more about the positions we offer and what you can do, contact james.jaskolkabutler@wilkes.edu 130 S. River St. First Floor, Conyngham Hall Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 Phone - (570) 408-5903 www.thewilkesbeacon.com 2 News Have a breaking story or a press release to send? Contact the news editor: sarah.bedford@wilkes.edu Beacon Briefs Law Day Wilkes University is hosting Law Day on March 29. The goal of this event is to educate students on careers in this dynamic field and provide guidelines on how to be successful in law school. Law Day will be held in the Miller Room in the Henry Student Center from 8:30 until 11:45 a.m. Three seminars are included, as well as breakfast and lunch. To register, visit the Wilkes University website under the “Pre Law” major. For more information, contact Dr. Kreider at kyle.kreider@wilkes.edu. Glow Run 5K for Suicide Awareness The third annual “Glow the Distance” Glow Run 5K will be held April 1. The run is organized by the Office of Residence Life, and all proceeds go to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Registration will begin at 7 p.m., and the race will begin at 9 p.m. on April 1. There will be three waves: competitive runners, non-competitive runners, and walkers The online registration cost is $5 for undergraduate students, and $10 for graduate students/non-students. Registration includes a free T-shirt. The registration deadline,with guaranteed T-shirts, has been extended until March 23. SG Notes: Fund requests approved; PSEA, Capital Projects, Big Event; constitutions By Jen Baron Staff Writer On Wednesday, Wilkes University’s Student Government held its weekly meeting. Sarah Kennedy, member of the Wilkes University Dance Team delivered thei club report. The team danced at some of the home basketball games and had many different clothing fund raisers. The club recently collected prom dresses from Wilkes students and donated them to local high schools for students who could not afford to buy dresses. The club has participated in BIG Event in the past and plans to do so again this year. They hope to increase their presence at basketball games in the future. Lennae Thompson (President), Karissa Hensel (Vice President), Dian McKinney (Secretary), Sarah Kennedy, and Jennifer Baron, members of the Education Club came in for week 2 of 2 to make a fund request for the Pennsylvania State Education Association (PSEA) Conference they will be attending in Valley Forge from March 31st to April 2nd. The club requested $1,600, which would cover registration, hotels, and gas for 12 students. Student Government allocated $75 per student for up to 12 students and $40 for gas reimbursement for a total of $940. The Capital Projects group made a fund request for the second week. The group is hoping to get new materials and appliances for the facilities department at Wilkes. Items they wanted to purchase included two new grills, materials to make renovations on the volleyball court between Roth and Pearsall, volleyball net, one generator, 100 tables, and 100 chairs. They requested $13,938 to cover the costs. Student Government members decided to allocate $3,638 for two grills, volleyball court reconstruction, and a new net. They decided against a generator and instead increased the amount of tables to 125 and chairs to 250, which will cost $14,375. In total, Capital Projects was granted $18,013. As a part of this motion, members of Student Government also allocated $129 to purchase 10 new first aid kits for BIG Event. Katelyn Jimison made a fund request for Big Event for week 2 of 2. Big Event is a day where Wilkes students participate in various community service events in the area. Big Event will take place on Saturday, April 30. Individuals or groups can register at wilkes. edu/BigEvent. Everyone who signs up will receive a T-shirt and drawstring bag. The request is for $5,764.26, which covers food, T-shirts, bags, and buses. She was allocated the full amount requested for BIG Event. Valerie Woods, president of Programming Board, discussed the updates made to the group’s constitution. Notable changes include: Any general board members who would like to run for executive board can be excused for one of two semesters when it comes to meeting and event attendance if they have a class conflict, a marketing chairperson has been added to the executive board, and that in order to be president of Programming Board you must have served in another position on executive board for at least one year. Members of Student Government approved all of the updates. The council reviewed the Treasurer’s report. The current budget is as follows: All College: $5,081.00, General Funds: $11,337.05, Conference: $414.10, Spirit: $1,440.00 for a Student Government total of $18,272.15. table of contents news................2 life, a&e...........7 spread............12 opinion..........14 sports............19 �The Beacon - March 22, 2016 News 3 Mary Fisher: “Be a messenger, not a victim” HIV, AIDS activist speaks out on entrepreneurship in global world By Sarah Bedford News Editor On March 16, Mary Fisher, author, artist, advocate and social entrepreneur met with a group of Wilkes University students to discuss entrepreneurship as well as her story of HIV prior to her Allan P. Kirby lecture. The discussion, held in the Henry Student Center Miller Room, allowed students to ask Fisher questions on her business skills while gaining a better understanding of the HIV and AIDS virus. Fisher, who is a mother of two and whose ex-husband died in 1993 from AIDS explained that her children, Max and Zachary, helped her at her lowest points. “Those days, it was very much a death sentence,” Fisher said. She explained that while medication existed, she wasn’t able to take it, and many felt that the drug was actually killing people with the disease. Fisher explained that she became an activist for her children because she “didn’t want them to feel the shame as they were growing up and going to school,” as she recalled a time when her sons were still young and they weren’t allowed to bring home teddy bears from school because people thought HIV could be spread through the home, which was -- and is -- not the case. Fisher acknowledged that people were uneducated on the disease and her advocacy works to tell people how they can protect themselves. Part of this work is done through Fisher’s work with women in Africa. She explained that she began teaching women in seven African countries how to make jewelry such as the “100 Good Deeds” bracelets because it gave them not only a trait but employment and responsibility. Students asked Fisher questions on her life but also on entrepreneurship. Fisher explained that a good entrepreneur must be creative, willing to take a risk, have business and marketing skills as well as getting “no sleep.” - w WILKES UNIVERSITY Above, Fisher. She added that one of the biggest problems for entrepreneurs in Third World Countries is poverty. Because of this, Fisher teaches the women in these areas a trait which they can then use to invest in themselves and their families. Fisher shared stories of women who have been able to get other jobs, expanded their market place and now even rent homes. Fisher later added that she visits these countries to help the women, regardless of her health. “I go everywhere,” she said. “I don’t care so very much,” she explained of a trip to Liberia that was eventually canceled due to an ebola outbreak, only after her doctors urged her not to attend. Fisher was also asked about the current AIDS epidemic and if she found any changes since her diagnosis in 1991. She explained, “It’s still an epidemic; people just aren’t talking about it.” Fisher said that with new medical advances, the disease is no longer a death sentence but the stigma surrounding it discourages people from seeking treatment. She added that in the United States alone, 1.2 million Americans have the disease whereas 850,000 people have died from it and 15 percent of Americans have it but are undiagnosed. Fisher said that it continues to be the same story it was 25 years ago even though their The Beacon/Jesse Chalnick have been strides in research and medication but stigmas still exist. “I don’t feel like I’m a bad person and I don’t feel like I’m a victim,” she said. “It’s a disease like any other.” Fisher explained that while her art and her businesses do help those infected with the virus, the most she can do to help other women is to share her story. “Be a messenger, not a victim.” The 100 Good Deed Bracelets are available online at http://www.maryfisher.com/ collections/bliss and can also be purchased at Macy’s. @wilkesbeacon sarah.bedford@wilkes.edu Allan P. Kirby Lecture; Fisher covers variety of topics; election to stigmas By Toni Pennello Staff Writer At the Allan P. Kirby lecture Mary Fisher gave at the Dorothy Dixon Darte Center on March 16, Fisher spoke on such topics as the epidemic of xenophobia and the “othering” of groups of people, in wake of the rhetoric of “certain republican candidates.” Fisher related this to her plight as an HIV positive individual, telling stories about her and her children being ostracized. “I have learned what it means to be the other. That stigma kills us before the virus,” Fisher said. Fisher also related the topic of “othering” to entrepreneurship, saying that the most successful business in today’s world is global; thus xenophobia is the enemy of entrepreneurship. “The other disappears when we are all colleagues,” Fisher said in the lecture. Fisher also discussed women’s issues in the world of business, saying that poverty, lack of education, illness, and injustice are the main things holding women and other oppressed individuals back. “Investing in women and girls is a powerful global tool,” Fisher said. Fisher maintained throughout the lecture that she is an optimist, and there is always hope despite opposition. @wilkesbeacon toniann.pennello@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - March 22, 2016 News 4 Law Day, Political Science Dept. By Moriah Teed Correspondent Wilkes University is hosting Law Day on March 29 for all of those interested in attending law school and getting involved in the legal field. Law Day will be held in the Miller Room in the Henry Student Center on campus from 8:30 to 11:45 a.m. Registration can be completed on the Wilkes University website beneath the Pre Law tab. For additional information, contact Dr. Kyle Kreider at kyle.kreider@wilkes.edu. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Between the scheduled meal times, three seminars will take place. The first (9:009:45) is “High School, Pre Law and the Undergraduate Experience.” This seminar will discuss what can be done now, in the stages prior to entering law school. It will provide helpful tips on how to improve one’s resume and application and share other ways to become more prepared for the legal field. The second seminar (10:00-10:45) is “How to Succeed in Law School.” As its title suggests, this will cover methods that will help individuals once they get accepted into a law school. Finally, the third seminar (11:00-11:45), “Careers in Law: How to Be a Successful Lawyer,” will include information on the legal field and how to stay up-to-date in the future, as well as how to succeed as a lawyer. This event is intended to be interactive, so the seminars are set up in a panel-like style, where students can ask questions. Each panel will consist of area lawyers and experienced faculty from Wilkes University. Those attending this event will learn tips from the professionals themselves. Members of the Pre Law Society will also be present to offer advice and answers to any questions students and parents may have. “Law Day is an excellent opportunity for those interested in a career in the legal field to gain an understanding of what pre law and law school entails,” said Christie O’Brien, president of the Pre Law Society. She added that she hopes this event will spark the minds of students who have a true passion for the legal system. Off Campus Premium Student Housing H 156 SOUTH PENNSYLVANIA •WILKES-BARRE• 570.823.9272 Health and Wellness Fair to be held Health and Wellness Services, BACCHUS Staff Report On March 31, Health and Wellness Services in conjunction with BACCHUS and contributions from Human Resources, will host a Health and Wellness Fair. Educational topics include fitness and sports medicine, stress management, hollistic education, chiropractic evaluation, STI education, contraceptives, nutrition, dental, vision and more. At the event there will also be bone density and blood pressure screenings. They will be offering massages, blood glucose testings, hearing and cholesterol screenings as well as stroke prevention and thyroid screenings. For screenings, there is a $30 charge with $10 being donated toward the screening. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Henry Student Center Ballroom. For more information: Contact Health and Wellness Services: (570) 408-4730 �The Beacon - March 22, 2016 News ISIS economy reliant on female sex slave trade By Toni Penello Staff Writer ISIS is repeatedly committing a heinous crime on humanity, one that is spoken about markedly less often than the group’s other acts of terrorism that make headlines. Sex slavery is a growing epidemic in the Islamic State. According to Dr. Jonathan Kuiken, assistant professor of global history and languages, sex slavery is permitted by the religious law of ISIS. While raping sex slaves is permitted by ISIS law, women who are pregnant and Muslim women are not permitted to be sex slaves. “A lot of these laws that ISIS is calling on to justify what they’re doing were actually laws sometimes from the preaching of the Prophet Mohammed himself, sometimes from these early years of Islam,” Kuiken explained. The early years, according to Kuiken, were the first 70 or 80 years. He went on to explain that these laws were written in the 7th century, when the usual practice of a marauding army was to rape and pillage. The laws were meant to allow rape and pillaging, with the moral limitation of never injuring a child and never raping Muslim women. “Of course as society evolves in the Middle East and elsewhere, we kind of move away from this idea that you have a right to rape and pillage. “So in some kind of odd way, ISIS is taking these laws, that were actually somewhat progressive in the 7th century, and applying them in the 21st century in really retrograde ways,” Kuiken said. Women of Yazidi origin in regions that ISIS overtook were highly prized because they fell into the slim category that allowed them to be taken as slaves by the ISIS law. Thus, they could promise foreign fighters that if they fought for ISIS, they would receive sex slaves among all of the other things promised, such as housing and money, Kuiken said. However, if these women were to become pregnant, they would not be able to be used in the sex trade. “So there have been reports that they are forcing these sexual slaves to take contraceptives so that they don’t get pregnant, and it shows in some ways that these women are actually a very important part of the ISIS economy,” Kuiken said. Kuiken reluctantly described the scenario in black and white terms, saying that there is a large demand for these slaves, with a very limited supply because of the limitations on who can be used as a sex slave. “Supposedly, these women get passed from fighter to fighter; as the fighter gets killed in battle or blows himself up, his sex slave gets passed to the next foreign fighter,” Kuiken said. “So if they get pregnant, ISIS loses that ability to use them as a bargaining chip, as a form of payment. It’s kind of a very perverse logic, but a logic nonetheless.” Kuiken maintains that ISIS law is quite different from Islamic law. 5 “They [ISIS] pick and chose their history… in theory, what they claim to want is to return to this time of really early Islamic history… It makes it very convenient because you can pick little bits and pieces to construct the world that you want. “It’s kind of a gross misuse of history and theology in order to kind of do what they want to do... it is a deeply developed school of thought, I mean many of them are very smart, but most Islamic scholars, I think, would point out that they are misusing some of this historical precedent or twisting it,” Kuiken explained. “A smart bad guy never just makes stuff up. They always take something that is legitimate and twist it to meet their own ends. So basically, everything that ISIS teaches and preaches does have some tie to actual Islamic history or teaching, but not in a way that most scholars would recognize as valid or legitimate.” @wilkesbeacon toniann.pennello@wilkes.edu Ambassador, Permanent Rep. of Republic of Palau discusses climate change The Beacon/Jesse Chalnick On March 15, Dr. Caleb Otto, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Republic of Palau to the United Nations presented “Climate Change, Small Island Developing States, and the United Nations” as part of the U.N. Lecture series. Educated in medicine and health management, Otto has work experience in health and policy development both in national and international arenas, having served in the Senate of the Palau national congress (OEK). �The Beacon - March 22, 2016 News 6 Hoverboard regulations in effect, University sets safety standards: Possession, use and storage, and safety in operation issues addressed By Gabby Glinski Asst. News Editor A ban on the use and possession of hoverboards has taken place on the Wilkes campus due to hoverboards’ potential as a fire hazard. The ban states that possession, use and storage of hoverboards on all university property, including university shuttles and vehicles, due to the reputation of the device’s battery to overheat and catch on fire is prohibited. The decision to ban hoverboards from campus was made in late November before the holiday season when the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission stated concerns about the product. Justin Kraynack, chief risk and compliance officer, researched the risks of the devices and collaborated with Student Affairs and Residence Life to establish the ban. “If you go to Philadelphia, there’s hoverboards everywhere, but it doesn’t seem to be as common in Wilkes-Barre so the campus didn’t seem to have a problem with the ban,” Kraynack said. He disclosed that soon after establishing the ban, a student emailed him thanking him for banning the devices. The problem with the hoverboards lies in the lithium battery and battery casing that is used in numerous models. The battery is reported to heat up during charging and use and does not cool down, thus causing fires. “ T h e battery is the same one that is used in cell phones,” Kraynack stated. “However, the size of the battery used in the hoverboards creates the problem.” Kraynack states part of the problem with the hoverboards is that cheap versions were being manufactured after the market saw there was a demand for the new devices, stating that the problem does not always Catching up with Beth Gilbert By Gabby Glinski Asst. News Editor Wilkes senior and Wilkes-Barre City Councilwoman Beth Gilbert, elected for District C seat in January, discusses future plans for after graduation. Gilbert has been working in her new positon to improve the neighborhood she represents. Recently, she welcomed Hertitage Point Apartments, a new apartment building on the corner of Grove and Dana Streets in Wilkes-Barre. Gilbert is also supporting a project to create an outdoor skate in Wilkes-Barre. In late February, Gilbert traveled to Washington D.C to attend CUNA Governmental Affairs Conference to advocate for the credit union movement. After graduation, Gilbert intends to continue with a career in public service, working behind the scenes to directly serve the public. “I can’t see myself ever leaving this field,” stated Gilbert in an interview. “Becoming elected has helped me to put everything I learned at Wilkes into real world context. I am a firm believer that all public officials should have at least some education in political science or policy studies. “While it is essential to have real world experience, the education earned from a degree in this field is truly fundamental.” Gilbert encourages students to become involved in the Wilkes-Barre community off campus. There is a plethora of community service programs available for the surrounding area. To become involved, Gilbert suggests reaching out to small businesses or charities in the community and asking how to become more involved. “College students are an essential part of our community here in Wilkes-Barre, and I would love to see more of these students become more active in our city,” Gilbert said. Gilbert will host a District C Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday, March 30 at 7 p.m. at Marymount Parish Center, 154 South Hancock Street. The meeting will be held to congregate the community and address any concerns and issues the community members may have. @wilkesbeacon gabrielle.glinski@wilkes.edu occur but happens enough to need to eliminate the opportunity. Public Safety is in charge of enforcing the new ban. If there were a hoverboard found on campus, Public Safety would contain the hoverboard in a concrete room in the offices and wrap it in fireproof blankets to prevent any incidents. The hoverboard would then be removed by outside services. As of right now, hoverboards are not allowed on campus until the university hears the products have been greatly improved and have surpassed testing. United States Consumer Product Safety Commission Chairman Elliot F. Kaye states in an offical statement about the concern of gifting and owning hoverboards, “Anyone who purchased one to give as a gift during the holidays, or who is thinking about buying one deserves to know if there is a safety defect.” Anyone with a hoverboard is urged by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission to take caution when charging and operating the product. It is advised to not charge a hoverboard overnight or when the hoverboard is out of sight. When charging, the hoverboard should be kept and stored in an open, dry area away from flammable objects. It is also advised to not charge the device directly after operating it, giving it a chance to cool down before the battery becomes heated again due to charging. Reported injuries to the commission include concussions, fractures, contusions and abrasions and internal organ injuries. It is advised to always wear a proper helmet and padding while using this product and to not operate the device near traffic. Any questions or concerns about hoverboard safety on campus or the ban can be emailed or called in to Justin Kraynack at justin.kraynack@wilkes.edu or (570) 4084554. FOR RENT APARTMENTS Studio, 1, 2, & 3 bedrooms Available June 1, 2016 www. Dream Rentals. net Call Jim (570) 288-3375 �The Beacon - March 22, 2016 Life, Arts & Entertainment Life, Arts & Entertainment 7 Have a story or want your event to be featured? Contact the Life, A&E Editors: Nicole.Zukowski@wilkes.edu or Justin.Topa@wilkes.edu Think before you underage drink at Wilkes Did You Know... By Amanda Bialek Staff Witer All it takes is one time. A night out partying with friends and getting caught drinking underage can have some serious repercussions on your future. “Underage drinking is a challenge on college campuses across the country, and Wilkes is certainly not immune to it,” Dr. Philip Ruthkosky, associate dean of student affairs/development said. According to the Wilkes University Clery Report of 2014, there has been a significant increase in the amount of liquor law violations on campus over the last few years. In 2011, there were 88 liquor law violations; in 2014 there were 172. Underage drinking is a pressing issue college campuses everywhere face. Christopher Jagoe, director of Public Safety, believes that the drinking culture is heavily glorified in movies and television are attached to drinking underage, Jagoe said. Some risky behaviors associated shows. This ultimately leads to an expectation with alcohol are sexual assault, damaging public property and inflicting injury upon for underage drinking to occur in college. When students have the opportunity to yourself or another individual. According to the Journal of American be away from their parents and support systems, they tend to be more independent, College Health, a 2009 study found that “more than 80 percent of campus sexual Jagoe said. This independence may involve drinking assaults involve alcohol.” Mike Lyttle, regional supervisor for underage for some students. In 2015, Sergeant Seth Pesta reported the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation's that there were 106 disciplinary referrals Nashville crime lab, said, “Alcohol is the on campus: Of them, 89 occurred in number one date rape drug,” according to residence halls. The majority of these a USATODAY.com story. Students who choose to drink underage liquor law violations were underage may assume that it will not affect them drinking incidents. “It’s rare that we have a liquor law later on in life. They are wrong, officials state. violation on campus that’s not involving a Background checks are an important student,” Philip Miller, lieutenant of Public part of the job application process. Even if Safety said. There are problematic behaviors that a student does not get in trouble with the legal system, an incident that was only sanctioned through the university can still be traced when applying for a job, people, age 12-20, engaged Miller said. This could cause in heavy drinking embarrassment when speaking to a potential employer. With the competitive job market, a company will choose people, age 12-20, reported someone to fill a position over drinking in the past month you if they have no alcohol incidents and you do. “One time going out and having a couple of drinks, using a fake ID, or going to someone’s apartment or doing something in one of the residence halls of referrals on campus and you’re underage, you place occured in residence halls yourself in jeopardy if you’re caught with that sort of thing,” Jagoe said. -c 1.4 million 8.7 million 84% { The Beacon/Will Richardson and Ashley Evert Wilkes is not an exception when it comes to college safety problems, especially underage drinking. However, Wilkes does take initiatives to decrease issues. ~ OnlyInYourState.com survayed Pennsylvainia counties to see where in Pa., the population of most alcohol drinkers live. The following are 14 counties in Pa., listed in order, where 20% or more residents self-reported participating in either binge drinking or heavy drinking. 1.) Clinton County 2.) Lackawanna County 3.) Elk County 4.) Fulton County 5.) Monroe County 6.) Warren County 7.) Wyoming County 8.) Armstrong County 9.) Jefferson County 10.) Delaware County 11.) Hungtindon County 12.) Luzerne County 13.) Greene County 14.) Somerset County @wilkesbeacon amanda.bialek@wilkes.edu http://www.onlyinyourstate.com �The Beacon - March 22, 2016 Life, Arts & Entertainment Lenten update Students twice as lucky at St. Patty’s Bingo 8 By Austin Ely Life, Arts & Entertainment Asst. Editor Lent and the Christian religion, which guides the principles of the season, is not only a religious custom. It has become a tradition and custom to those who wish to resist temptation in general. Whether it is to give up drinking coffee, stop smoking or discontinue procrastinating, Lent is a 40-day span in which many people attempt to rid themselves of something negative in their lives. Peyton Heishman, a freshman biochemistry major at Wilkes University, said his Lenten sacrifice was to give-up “sweets,” such as candy, soda and things made with sugar. Neishman commented, “I will surely keep my Lent promise until Easter.” Trent Force is another student who has stayed true to Lent, making a personal promise to give up drinking tea. “All kinds of tea,” Force added, citing his excessive drinking of tea. The Beacon/Marissa Spryn However, some of those who were Members of WUPB, decked out in green for St. Patrick’s Day, work the prize table at Bingo Night last Thursday in the SUB. questioned about their Lenten promises were disappointed that they weren’t able to fulfill them due to the intensity of school and work. Both Corene Parish and Chelsea Brodrick, who are enrolled in the accelerated nursing program at Wilkes University, expressed that despite their wishes, they could not commit to their Lenten give-ups like coffee and processed food. “It sucks because I don’t have time because of school,” Brodrick said. Parish iterated the intensity of the accelerated nursing program and going to school itself for not observing the custom of Lent. Observing Lent is solely a Christian tradition but the idea of Lent can also be observed as a social custom. While some refrain from small things and temptations like candy, coffee and spending too much time online, others refrain from Lent, as well, and for good reason. For those who cannot wait to release themselves from the chains of Lent, fear not. Easter is just around the corner. The Beacon/Marissa Spryn @wilkesbeacon Emma Kraemer (center) poses with her prize basket full of green surprises awarded at Programming Board’s St. Patrick’s Austin.Ely@wilkes.edu Day Bingo event. Tori Rudovitz (left) and Lara McQue (right) are happy to see their friend win at the event. �The Beacon - March 22, 2016 Life, Arts & Entertainment Kanye cries money trouble; asks Zuckerberg for bailout major, offered a different view of Kanye’s recent twitter tirade by noting the expensive price of Kanye’s clothing line. For many people $53 million dollars is “The pricing of his clothing is ridiculous, a considerably large amount of money. have you seen the cost for a pair of Yeezy’s?” However, one celebrity feels he is entitled Venerable said. “The man is asking a to more. thousand dollars for a pair of shoes…it is Kanye West recently went on Twitter no wonder he is losing money.” claiming he was more than $53 million in Fellow integrative media major Annie debt. This news was shocking considering Stauffer was shocked that Kanye had the The College Dropout’s prominence in the audacity to ask Mark Zuckerberg for the music industry and many business ventures. money over Twitter. Kanye went as Other students like Aneal far as to beg Mark Knowles, an undeclared Zuckerberg, freshman, believe this is all the creator of a publicity stunt for more Facebook, to bail attention, and feel no one him out via a should give Kanye any money. tweet. “He is an egotistical jerk,” The reaction Knowles said. to Kanye’s recent Khadijah Venable, However not all students public declaration integrative media major had negative things to say also spurred about Kanye. a GoFundMe Both Aneal and Stauffer campaign spearheaded by Jeremy Piatt. agreed that when Kanye first emerged on Wilkes students, however, were not as to the music scene, he was an excellent concerned for Kanye’s financial state. producer, a feat no one can take that away Michael Legg, a history major, felt Kanye from him. accumulated this much debt by living the In general, students seem confused by rockstar lifestyle filled with “tons of … the recent shenanigans, including biology partying.” major Vihesh Ramlall. When asked how he believed Kanye lost “I actually do not mind him,” Ramlall so much money, computer science major said. “He made a couple good songs, but he Collin Gryskiewicz echoed words similar made no good life decisions. He married a to Legg’s. Kardashian and named his son North. Is he Khadijah Venable, an integrative media trying to make a compass now?” By John Michael Rey Contributing Writer 9 HUMANS OF WILKES UNIVERSITY “The pricing of his clothing is ridiculous, have you seen the cost for a pair of Yeezy’s?” ProCare Physical Therapy Located within the Wilkes-Barre YMCA Your life. Our priority. 40 West Northampton St. Wilkes-Barre, PA Phone: (570) 208-0466 We Accept ALL Insurances! The Beacon/Alexandra Devarie “I chose mechanical engineering because I wanted to do something with my life that I knew I would enjoy and that I could create a career with. I like to think of myself as a problem solver, so I knew that this was something that was definitely meant for me. I like being pushed and pushing myself to understand things. I feel like the hardest thing I have experienced so far is just managing the homework. It might surprise you but sometimes the homework assignments can take 12 to 15 hours. I’m happy with my choice and am excited about doing this for the rest of my life. It’s something that I have been thinking of as my junior year comes to an end. ” -Trevor McNulty �The Beacon - March 22, 2016 Life, Arts & Entertainment Libby takes part in student’s psychology capstone research By Carlie Coolbaugh Staff Writer A dog of all traits. That is how one could decribe Cadet Libby, Wilkes’ resident psychological service dog who is also taking part in a junior’s psychology capstone. Kavan Rai, a junior psychology major and women’s and gender studies minor, was assigned a capstone project by her psychology professors for graduation credit. The psychology capstone at Wilkes is a two-semester study on independent research of a problem or question that intrigues the individual conducting the experiment. Many universities believe that this type of study really shows the progress the students have made and helps prepare the individuals for their careers. The Southern Oregon University states that the purpose of a capstone is “to help you critically reflect on, review the scientific basis for, and integrate what you have learned and accomplished as a psychology major.” Here at Wilkes, it is madatory for each academic department to have a set course or courses that help the students gain hands-on experience or further academic research in their chossen field. “The project helps with the process of looking into graduate schools. Many programs ask for experience in research, so I’m thankful for the opportunity. I’m a fan,” Rai said. Rai decided to test a myth widely known by the general public: Do dogs actually relieve stress? From personal experience, she said that her dog always makes her feel better and she looks forward to seeing her. Rai added, “I know it works for me, so I wanted to see if it worked for other people, too.” Rai decided that there was no better test subject for her study than Wilkes’ own ROTC pup, Libby. Libby, a 9-month-old wirehaired pointing griffon, is Wilkes’ Air Force ROTC dog that provides emotional support for the campus and the community. She thought that using Libby would help give her a real world response to the myth. Although at the time Rai had not been able to see her results, she was able to reflect upon her experiences with Libby. While out in the field, she was able to see physical changes from her interactions with people and Libby. She saw that the blood pressure of her interviewees dropped after confronting the puppy. “It was cool to see the drops in blood pressure after encountering Libby. Being around Libby made others feel better, too.” Rai said that using a puppy had a lot more liability than she had initially expected, but she only gained positive experience throughout the experiment. Rai had to take into account that Libby was her responsibility and had to treat her exactly as she had been trained to behave. “Working with a puppy was a lot of work, and I’m thankful for Libby. I don’t think I could’ve done the experiment without the help of an animal,” Rai said. Rai stated in the end, even though it -Kavan Rai was more of a struggle to get her project approved, she had a very positive experience and would definitely do this kind of study again. She had no regrets apprenticing Libby and would love to re-conduct the experiment in the future when Libby is older to see if there are any changes that may affect the study. “Working with a puppy was a lot of work, and I’m thankful for Libby. I don’t think I could’ve done the experiment without the help of an animal.” @wilkesbeacon carlie.coolbaugh@wilkes.edu 10 The Beacon/ Carlie Coolbaugh Libby, the AFROTC psychological service dog, lays as Kavan Rai pets her chin. Libby is a featured resource in research for Rai’s psychology capstone. C'MON! WE KNOW YOU'VE GOT IT IN YOU! ~Donate Plasma Today~ Applicant Donors Earn up to $250 on your first FIVE donations Interstate Blood artd Plasma 665 Carey Ave. Wilkes-Barre PA 18702 HOURS: MONDAY-THURSDAY: 7AM TO 6PM FRIDAY: 7AM TO 4PM SATURDAY: 7AM TO 1PM �The Beacon - March 22, 2016 Life, Arts & Entertainment 11 Students can try to get lucky during Casino Week By Austin Ely Asst. Life, Arts & Entertainment Editor Casino Week at Wilkes University is one of many events Student Government works tirelessly on in order to offer students a fun and exciting experience. This year’s casino week will be happening between April 5 and 7. In the meantime, those who set their eyes on particular prizes can begin strategically planning for bringing home the big ones. For those who decide to make it a fun night out with friends, well, it’s a time to get out, have fun and possibly win a prize. No matter the motivation, students can expect to see prizes on display within the Student Union Building within the coming weeks. Sophomore Cody Morcom, executive treasurer of Student Government, is responsible for formulating a budget for casino week and said the event was awarded around $13,000, including prizes and supplies. The Student Government body, as a whole, has already met several times to decide what prizes students might expect to see. Morcom expressed that there are a number of changes being made to this year’s casino week, as well. The first change is in regard to the size of the prizes. Fifteen prizes have been chosen to entice students to play, from a kayak to a mountain bike and various seasonal items, as well. The second change comes in an attempt to simplify the chip system. In years past, two different colors of chips were used to represent different values toward being awarded tickets for prizes. However, this year, the two chip system is no more and has been implemented with a simpler, one chip system. “A lot of people in Student Government put a lot of work into Casino Week and all of the events on campus,” Morcom said. “We want to make everything all about our students and making their experience both eventful and exciting.” Casino Week has been an extension of student government activities for many years; however, the student turnout has increased ever since its creation. Morcom referenced the record-breaking number of students who had attended last year’s casino week and is confident in witnessing an even more fruitful turnout this year. 1zza _ .elivery- Call 825-5166 • Wilkes - @wilkesbeacon austin.ely@wilkes.edu Casino Week Schedule Tuesday, April 5 Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament SUB Ballroom at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 6 Bingo SUB Ballroom at 8 p.m. Friday, April 8 Casino Night SUB Ballroom, Miller Room and Lobby �The Beacon - March 22, 2016 12 Wonder Women Spotlighted in March Story by Rachel Leandri Photos by Jesse Chalnick Sarah Birchmeier catching a flyball at a recent practice. Top to Bottom, Left to Right: Tennis: Madison Salmon, Taylor Hoffmann and Olivia Hewison Golf: Christy Taylor and Kate Mahoney Lax: Tori Kerr, Madeleine Brownsey, Emily Ketterman and Jessica MacConchie �The Beacon - March 22, 2016 13 Women’s lacrosse team playing against Smith College at a home game this past Thursday earning a 13-10 victory. M arch is Women’s History Month, a time that highlights the contributions of women in history and contemporary society. The Beacon sports section has chosen to highlight the female captains of Wilkes’ spring athletic teams for their strength, leadership and perseverance. For these women, springtime is not just about flip flops or being a step closer to summer. For them, it means game time. Preparing on and off the field or court, a captain becomes the lifeline of her team. Sarah Birchmeier feels that for her to be a strong leader on the softball team, it takes the same qualities as a man to be a strong leader. “I need to be the first to serve and the last to be served. If I lead by example, they will follow,” Birchmeier explained. “I cannot demand respect, I must earn it. To be a great leader, I praise others, protect and defend my team, become a problem solver and am mentally tough.” With the victories and accomplishments of every team comes with the struggles and obstacles to hurdle, and that is where a female captain’s role is essential. Taylor Hoffman, captain of the women’s tennis team, feels patience and understanding is a huge part of her job because at the end of the day, she wants her team to look back on the great memories. “With any team there is always going to be bad days, and as a captain it is your job to make sure those bad days are minimal and to try make the best of them,” Hoffman said. Besides staying positive, captains must remain effective communicators to their fellow teammates no matter what the particular sport. “When a leader cannot communicate, there is no team unity,” said Madeleine Brownsey, women’s lacrosse captain. “When communicating with my team, an obstacle I face is knowing that as a captain I sometimes have to be the bad guy. Constructive criticism is needed to pinpoint what is wrong and how we can get better.” Birchmeier uses a similar mindset when leading the softball team. “It’s not always easy because at times I will be the mediator, presenting unwanted and unfavorable news, and there may be times that I will be doing the work no one wants to do,” she said. With all that entails to be an effective team captain, many agree that it is crucial that universities such as Wilkes have female sports teams so equal opportunity is provided for both men and women in college. Therefore, the notion of having a Women’s History Month is both appreciated and valued by female athletes campus wide. “This month of March inspires female athletes to keep going and reassures them that women can accomplish anything men could,” Hoffman said. “Women’s History Month allows women to celebrate what those before us have accomplished, and among those women are athletes who have shaped the history of sports.” Women honored throughout March trademarked within history books and classrooms everyday exemplify similar qualities of female captains in college athletics. “Every moment is worth it because any chance I have to be a part of something great and have my team by my side, the blood, sweat and tears will all have had a purpose,” Birchmeier said. @wilkesbeacon rachel.leandri@wilkes.edu �Opinion The Beacon - March 22, 2016 Opinion 14 Have an opinion or want to write a guest column? Contact the opinion editor: sara.pisak@wilkes.edu Women’s History Month: Women in Politics Wilkes professor offers insight into women’s representation in politics such as peace, education, and health care. If women politicians are so important, Guest Writer why are there so few of them? I have been Dr. Thomas is an associate professor of asked this question many times. Those Psychology and the Chair of the Women’s who pose it often inform me that women just “don’t care about politics.” In other and Gender Studies Department. March is Women’s History Month. words, it is women’s “fault” that gender However, While our country has made great strides inequity in politics exists. multiple research studies indicate this is not toward recognizing and celebrating women’s contributions to society, gender true. Women vote more often than do men. And in the 2008 presidential election, 18 inequity continues to exist. One place where gender inequity is to 25-year-old women were significantly glaringly obvious is the political realm. more likely to engage in political activism Politics is typically viewed as a masculine than were same aged men. Anecdotally, the young women domain. Not I interact with are surprisingly, the extremely passionate majority of formal about making the political positions world a better place. are held by men. They volunteer their Although women time at food banks, represent half of medical clinics, and the population, domestic violence there has never shelters. They rally been a woman others to donate time president and only - Dr. Jennifer Thomas and money for causes 18.5 percent of to help those who are congressional seats are held by women. This is disconcerting less fortunate. Young women care deeply because we will not have a true democracy about the state of affairs in the U.S. and until all voices in a population are abroad. Although, young women are more represented. Why should we care about the lack of politically active than young men, it is gender equity in politics? In addition true that they are far less likely to consider to helping our society becoming a true politics as a career path and to describe democracy, women politicians serve themselves as “political.” Instead of not important symbolic and practical roles. caring about politics, many barriers exist Symbolically, both men’s and women’s that prevent women from entering the assessments of women’s capabilities political world. Sexism and discrimination improve when women are political have been identified as primary obstacles. representatives. Additionally, women For instance, media coverage of women politicians serve as important role who run for office tends to be sexist. In models, leading to greater interest and fact, women candidates receive more involvement in the politics by girls and attention for their appearance, personality women. Furthermore, women political and family compared to men. These representatives make laws and public comments distract the public from learning policies. They are more apt to favor more about important issues, such as a legislation that addresses social issues candidate’s views on policy issues and By Dr. Jennifer Thomas “This is disconcerting because we will not have a true democracy until all voices in a population are represented.” Creative Commons his or her leadership style. In addition, experimental research has shown that when a woman candidate is exposed to sexist questions and comments, we like her less and we are less willing to vote for her. Thus, sexist media coverage has real costs to women who are running for public office. Traditional gender stereotypes and socialization pressures also limit young women’s political aspirations. Boys are encouraged to be aggressive, dominant, independent, and strong while girls are taught to be submissive, nurturing, and emotional. Masculine traits embody what we believe encompasses a “good leader,” thus many consciously or unconsciously think men would be better suited for political roles. In line with these stereotypes, young men are more likely to be socialized by parents to consider politics as a career path. Furthermore, experiences with teachers, peers, and media indicate that young women are exposed to less political information and discussion than young men. And young women receive less encouragement from parents, mentors, and party representatives to run for office. Finally, because there are so few women in positions of power, young women lack role models. All of these factors contribute to young women having less confidence in their ability to run for office compared to young men. And young women are less likely than young men to think they will be qualified to run, even when they are established in their careers. What can be done to encourage more young women to consider political careers? Drawing awareness to the damaging effects of gender stereotypes and demanding that the media present candidates in less sexist ways would help. Because young women engage in political activism and care deeply about helping others, reframing what “politics” means – in other words, highlighting how real change can come from serving as a political representative – would likely motivate more young women to enter politics. In terms of becoming “qualified” to run, nonprofit organizations such as Ready to Run, teach young women campaign training skills and allow networking opportunities that boost young women’s confidence and help them navigate the political world. Want to learn more about women and politics? The theme of this year’s Women’s and Gender Studies conference is “Women, Politics, and Activism.” It will be held at Wilkes University on April 11 and 12. The keynote address, “Double Standard: Media Treatment of Women Politicians and Why it Matters,” will be given by Dr. Jennie Sweet-Cushman, assistant director for the Pennsylvania Center for Women and Politics and Assistant Professor of Political Science at Chatham University, on Tuesday, April 12, at 7 p.m. in the Stark Learning Center, room 101 Wilkes University. �The Beacon - March 22, 2016 Opinion 15 Sum It Up: 1,098 Victories, a Couple of Irrelevant Losses, an a Life in Perspective By Sara Pisak Opinion Editor Sum It Up is an autobiography written by legendary Tennessee basketball coach Pat Summitt and close friend, journalist, Sally Jenkins. Sum it Up is the remarkable story of Summitt’s resiliency, barrier breaking and determination spanning her childhood in Clarksville and Henrietta, Tennessee to her present day triumph in dealing with early onset Alzheimer’s. I originally bought this book as a gift for my mom, a former basketball player herself and the person who introduced me, at a young age, to Summitt and the Tennessee Lady Vols. With the arrival of March and March Madness (The NCAA Basketball Tournament), I figured there would be no better autobiography to review than Summitt’s, since she is the person who has consistently dominated the month of March. What I love about this text is its conversational style. Imagine sitting down at your kitchen table with a hot cup of coffee and chatting with your best friend. This warm, friendly, inspiring and welcoming conversation is how Summitt addresses her readers. Summitt is raw and honest. She is never phony or high and mighty. Above all, Summitt is a humble trailblazer who cares more about people than individual accomplishments. Sum It Up flawlessly describes Summitt’s love of the people whose lives she’s touched. Summitt has many individual accomplishments, and no review of her life, including this book, would be complete without listing a few achievements: 1,098 wins are the most by any coach, man or woman, in NCAA history; eight NCAA titles; gold and silver Olympic Medals; seven time NCAA coach of the year and Presidential Medal of Freedom honoree. Summitt appreciates her success and relishes the hard work it required for these honors but she is more concerned with the people in her life: her family, friends and the girls she coached. Sum It Up is just as much about honoring them as it is about honoring Summitt. Pat Summitt has influenced the lives of great coaches and athletes such as Tamika Catchings, Holly Warlick and Candace Parker and under her leadership the Tennessee Lady Vols have experienced a 100 percent graduation rate. These graduates have gone on to become successful coaches, professional basketball players, nonprofit founders, and school teachers. The jobs, many graduates hold, look to shape the lives of others, reflecting what Summitt has done for them. When speaking of her recent diagnosis with early onset Alzheimer’s, Summitt lists her players as memories she will never forget. She describes each player as a tattoo on her heart which cannot be erased. The book relays touching tales of former players who rejoined her staff, others whom she has kept in touch with. One of the most notably tales showcases Summitt sitting at player Lisa McGill’s bedside and assisting in her recovery after a horrible accident. Viewing the lives she touched as her greatest accomplishments “sums up” what a selfless and loving person Summitt is. Another great aspect of Sum It Up is how Summitt explains her tough love and determination to succeed. As a child, Summitt worked on her family’s farm every day, where her father expected her to work side by side and complete the same tasks as her brothers. Only after their chores, could Summitt and her brothers play basketball in the barn. There were no fouls and Summitt once again held her own. While a young college player and a young coach (she was named Tennessee’s head coach at the age of 22) Title IX was not yet passed and when passed was only in its infancy. Women’s sports were not given the same funding as men’s. While the men flew to games, Summitt’s teams rode in broken down vans which she often drove. From these humble beginnings, Summitt turned herself and the Tennessee program into the powerhouse they are today. It is through her tough love and her uncanny ability to read people, which allowed her to break down her players through grueling workouts, discipline and frank discussions all while building their confidence and bringing out the best in each player. Finally, Summitt speaks frankly about being diagnosed with arthritis, early onset Alzheimer’s and stepping aside to become coach emeritus. Sum It Up allows Summitt to speak of her goal of bringing awareness to dementia and Alzheimer’s. Summitt deserves to be celebrated for openly coaching with the disease and staying active by attending practices. She successfully proves people with Alzheimer’s should not be shut away. Summitt speaks candidly about her close relationship and reliance on her son, Tyler, as they both work to bring awareness to and eradication of Alzheimer’s. Their relationship and bravery is inspiring and admirable. Sum It Up makes it clear, Pat Summitt beats Alzheimer’s by the way she continues to live her life and her positive outlook for the future. If you would like to learn more about Alzheimer’s and The Pat Summitt Foundation please visit: http://www.patsummitt.org/. Courtesy of Sara Pisak Sara’s Score: @wilkesbeacon sara.pisak@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - March 22, 2016 Opinion 16 Media portray political race as entertainment; student asks for facts By Amanda Kornak Special to The Beacon Author’s Note: Ben Carson has since suspended his campaign. The 2016 Presidential Election has this young voter concerned about the priorities of American media. As a communication studies major, I am aware of the importance of a good rating and the importance of sustaining a high viewership. However, I am concerned as a young voter that these factors outshine the seriousness of an election, especially a presidential election. I am concerned as a young voter because most of the headlines in the media revolve around two presidential candidates, both who are doing very well in the primary elections by the way. Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump have taken much of the focus and much of the media’s attention, which leaves candidates like Ben Carson without a fighting chance to get his name out there. Yes, I said his name rather than choosing to say his views, positions, and plans. The headlines currently read things like, “Is the Trump Show Ready for Prime Time?” and “The 23 Must-Read Emails from Clinton’s Inbox.” These are two headliners from Politico that make me wonder, is this politics or pop culture? I was hoping to be able to turn my attention to the GOP and Democratic debates in order to get the information I was searching for. I cannot say I was surprised, but I was again disappointed with the chaos of these debates. Unfortunately for me, I found myself watching grown men and women, current and future leaders of our country, verbally attacking each other. Video clips, I have learned, are very affective when calling a candidate out on changing a position from years back. One Democratic debate that aired on PBS had me hopeful. I was happy to finally be able to clearly understand both Sanders and Clinton and their priorities and missions. That is of course until Clinton decided to go after Sanders at the end and called him out calling President Obama “weak, he has called him a disappointment, and wrote a forward in a book that basically argues that voters should have buyer’s remorse…” This attack, like all of them I have witnessed during debates, was followed by chaos, talking over one another, and most importantly, neglecting the real issues. At the end of the day I am confused, as you could guess, as to who I plan to vote for. This, however, does not concern me much since most people seem to be undecided at this stage of the “game.” My main concern is that I cannot choose who the best candidate is because the media have neglected to focus on what Trump and the other candidates plan to do to better my future. Thus far, the media have taught me about Trump’s hair, his feud with Megyn Kelly and his feud with the Pope. I know about Clinton’s email scandal and I know about Sanders’ free public college idea. I have learned about the chaos of politics and the circus it has become. I have learned that the media care more about the entertaining content rather than what is important for voters to not only know but understand. I applaud the Town Hall Meetings for having one candidate on stage at a time to eliminate this chaos. The CNN Town Hall was the first chance I had to get to know Ben Carson. @wilkesbeacon amanda.kornak@wilkes.edu You Just found it at ... 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The first is known as “Spring Break” and the second is called “Holiday Break”. Resident students do not usually have the ability to travel home that often during the course of a semester, except on breaks. Some students develop homesickness while others tend to adjust well. Photos by Jesse Chalnick jesse.chalnick@wilkes.edu The Beacon asked members of the Wilkes Community to share what they miss most about home. Want to be in the next Colonels Talk Back? Email luke.modrovsky@wilkes.edu Bryan Bilbao Junior Pyschology & Minor: Neroscience “I miss my family and friends because I miss the constant comfort and unity of being at home. My friends out here make up for it though. I really miss my mom’s cooking and my Xbox.” Brendon Kelly Freshman Biology “I don’t get to see my dog a lot since he’s back home. I really miss the delis and diners of New Jersey. I left a few comic books back home but I have a bunch here so it’s all good. I don’t have a car here so I miss driving.” Ethan Robinson Sophomore Criminology & Psychology & Sociology “The thing that I miss the most about breaks is that I get to see my family because I really don’t get to see them a lot, especially my brothers. I really like Joey’s Pizza back in my hometown. Homemade pizza made over a fire tastes really good.” Dafer Alshiban Junior Finance & Accounting “I miss my family and friends the most. It’s a big difference from here to there. The culture is a lot different. I really miss the beach back home. It’s relaxing just to either hang out or take a walk along it.” Elliot DeMesa Junior Psychology “I miss not having much to do. I enjoy hanging out with my sisters and pets. Having free time is pretty cool while on break. Usually when I’m at home, my friends and I go hiking. My PlayStation 3 is at home and I really miss that too.” Ashley Smith Sophomore Pharmacy & Spanish “I miss my three cats and two dogs the most. The home cooked meals are something I miss too. There is a fantastic movie theater back in Freehold, New Jersey. It has those big reclining chairs and it’s really relaxing to watch a movie there.” �The Beacon - March 22, 2016 Opinion Teachers still make a difference without a budget By Veronica Romanelli Guest Writer Editor’s Note: This piece is a personal reflection which serves as a continuation of a series exploring the state of education without an state budget. Veronica Romanelli is a 10th grade student at Meyers High School. She is a hip hop and ballroom dancer at Cooper Dance Academy. Aside from writing and dancing, Veronica’s hobbies include eating pizza and dog walking. For 10 months a year, five days a week, and roughly six hours a day, parents and guardians everywhere trust a bundle of adults to take care of their children and teach them all they need to know. At least one thing about every teacher I’ve ever had has stuck with me, whether the memories are fond or negative is almost entirely up to them. I’ve been fortunate enough to have a copious amount of phenomenal teachers who have influenced me greatly, but I’ve also had to learn to take the good with the bad. I’ve noticed that no matter who the student is, nobody thrives when a teacher is constantly putting him or her down. In eighth grade, my class had to do a project on what we wanted to be when we grew 18 up. My teacher altogether. went around the While I’ve room asking us dealt with what we might negativity from be interested in teachers, there for the future, and are also many when I told him who have made I’d like to dance, a positive impact. he immediately I had a teacher shot the idea in seventh grade down and told me who was all I “might want to about making choose something our school and more realistic.” the world a better An article from place. Three years edutopia.org after being in her states, “A painful class, I still visit few educators her classroom regularly appear every day. bored with their Passingthebaton. subject material, org lists lecture constantly investment as one Courtesy of Veronica Romanelli of the top five ways instead of engaging students for teachers to in intellectual conversation, or even seem make a positive difference, and this teacher to specialize in classroom put-downs.” is definitely invested in her students. She’s These types of teachers have been the the first to say something whenever a kid is worst to deal with in my experience. I being bullied. Her door is always open for had this teacher who would gossip about anyone who is having a rough day and just students and tell kids in the class that their needs to talk. Her caring nature reminds me questions were dumb, so it didn’t take long how important it is to be a good person. for the whole class to stop asking questions Last year, I became too overwhelmed with the pressure I felt at school, so I started cyber schooling. I went back to public school this year, and after a while, began to feel it was a big mistake. I almost made the decision to return to cyber, but the person who kept me in school was my English teacher. I knew that if I left, I’d miss his class too much. I have never seen a teacher care as much as he does, and it makes such a big difference. He has such a positive attitude, and doesn’t make his students feel bad if they mess up. Writing about teachers, The Itawamba County Times writes, “I’m sure there were many times they had absolutely no idea that what they were saying or doing before a classroom of students would have the effect that it did,” and I’m sure this is true. I bet he didn’t tell me my paper was a masterpiece and underline part of it in three different colored pens because he knew I’d beam to my family about it, but that’s what happened. He treats all of his students with respect, and it’s refreshing to see that he actually cares. I will always be grateful for the remarkable teachers I’ve had the privilege of learning from. want to do this, as I have mentioned in my other articles, we humans prefer to play the victim role. We much rather see odds stacked against us and use them to live a mediocre life. Manhood in our modern time is becoming diluted. It is just the way of society today. Years ago, we had to hunt and gather in order for our species to thrive. To complain about the way things were at the time was useless. But now, we have supermarkets, restaurants, and police and firearms. We no longer have to hunt and gather, nor defend and protect. Surviving has never been easier, and thus we now can pick the role we want to play in society. Typically, we aim for a role that requires less work, less effort and less freedom. We can live in society today and have to do very little. We can get away with laziness and we can thrive being insolent. But we cannot truly experience the gift of life if we complain, quit, cower in fear or wilt under do my work, when I skip my training in the gym, when I eat the dessert or when I look at someone’s life and envy. Despite this, deep down, we are still warriors, and our history is filled with them to use as examples. How Can We Stop This? Do the things in your own life that will make you tough. Make big decisions and little decisions. Get up earlier than you are now, do your errands every day, keep yourself and your room clean, get to the gym, skip dessert, work hard, work harder, set bigger goals and push yourself. Persist, by God persist. Don’t you dare even think about quitting. Life is not a race, it matters where you end up, not where you start or how quick you get to the finish line. Remember, life is unkind and full of adversity, but you are a warrior and the world needs you to act as such, and live as such. Never Settle, -Luke Zack Never Settle: Success is not an option but a duty By Luke Zack Guest Writer Luke Zack is a 5th year pharmacy student and has a minor in chemistry. On campus, he has done biochemistry research, helped co-found the Wilkes University Industry Pharmacist Organization and assisted in teaching Medical Anatomy and Physiology. He is currently employed by Noven Pharmaceuticals which is located in the Empire State Building in Manhattan. Luke absolutely loves to read and write, and he enjoys using this skill to help others realize their full potential. What would you think if I said that success was not an option, but a duty? Yes, it is a duty for every man and woman, no matter his or her color, creed, religion, social status, or environment. In every situation we must use what we have, and we must accept responsibility for making the most of our situations. Few in our society pressure. We cannot be free if we constantly succumb to this fear in the world. We once really knew why we were all here, we all sought something more, but now, we would rather have less responsibility, and as a result, less freedom. We are afraid, and rather than being responsible for our own safety, we want to give that responsibility to a governing body. We don’t want to think. We don’t want to defend. We take everything we have for granted and yet we w a n t more. We compare ourselves to others and we want what they have. What sucks is that you actually have to work for what you want rather than hanging out, talking about it and wishing for it to occur. This movement was born out of both weakness, ignorance and the desire for less responsibility. I do not mean to point fingers, but we are just unknowing of these things. I slide into this cowardly role when I complain of school and work, when I sleep in and don’t �Sports The Beacon - March 22, 2016 Sports 19 Want your sport covered? Contact the sports editor: Rachel.Leandri@wilkes.edu Bang bang, chicken and shrimp: The legacy of Tanner Stengel By Jared Powell Sports Writer The Wilkes University Football team held its annual banquet on March 14 in the Student Union Ballroom. Junior middle linebacker Tanner Stengel woke up that morning not having any idea that he would be stealing the spotlight. During the banquet, Tanner was named Defensive MVP and Special Teams MVP. This means he never comes off the field and he never takes a play off. Stengel is from Parkland High School, a team that has won the last four district titles. When Tanner was a senior, he led his team to the first title of the era, and the team has won ever since. “It’s a big school, where the mentality was if you weren’t playing well the next man would step into your position,” Stengel said. “So I always had to play to my highest potential to keep my spot.” This has shaped him into the competitor that his teammates and coaches know him as today. When Tanner was a freshman at Wilkes, he was placed on the JV team: This did not sit well with him. He came back his sophomore season bigger, faster and stronger than ever. He did not start the first game, but this was not a problem: He still started the nextnine and finished the season leading the Middle Atlantic Conference in tackles. This was Stengel’s coming out party. In 2015, during his junior campaign, he accumulated 129 tackles which led the conference again and was fourth most in all of Division III. 70 of those tackles were solo, which ranked highest in the MAC and sixth in all of Division III. On top of those impressive numbers, Stengel racked up 4.5 sacks and 15 tackles for loss. However, he was sold short in MAC honor, receiving second team allconference rather than first team. “He also appears to have a grasp on the notion that there are no shortcuts to success and that attention to detail is critical in his preparation for tasks at hand. As his Position Coach, I can state with certainty that even in defeat, he consistently gives maximum effort and has a ‘Never Say Die’ attitude,” said Coach Jefferson. With one season left of eligibility, Stengel is not done. He set pretty clear goals for himself and his team. Some of his personal goals include leading the conference for the third time and cracking the All-American list for the first time in his career. As for his team, he hopes to be the best team in the conference and bring home the championship for his brothers, coaches and the Wilkes University campus. There have been a bunch of doubters, but they just add fuel to the fire. Head Coach Trey Brown just wants Stengel to continue what he’s been doing which is being a leader to his teammates. “I think the leadership piece will always be the big one for me. Anyone can lead if they possess that ability, but it’s obviously easier to lead if you perform at a consistent level,” Brown said. Courtesy of Tanner Stengel; Photo by Warren Ruda Tanner Stengel looks to the sidelines to receive the play call at the Wilkes/King’s game. Have you been honored with a sports award this season? Let Sports Editor Rachel Leandri know rachel.leandri@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - March 22, 2016 Sports 20 Wilkes baseball takes 2016 spring break road trip By Mark Makowski Sports Writer Just like other students, members of the Wilkes Colonels baseball team returned to campus last week after spring break. However, they spent their time in Florida, not partying, but hard at work on the baseball field. The Colonels spent the week in Fort Pierce, Fla., for the second year in a row. The team compiled a (6-3) record while facing Westminster College, Kenyon College, Penn State Behrend, La Roche College, Geneva College, Widener University and Hilbert College twice. The trip was filled with several high points for the Colonels. Senior pitcher Marcus Leaf showed that he is ready to start the season hot with his performance against Geneva College. Leaf gave up four hits, one run and 10 strikeouts over 6 2/3 innings. In this game, the offense stepped up to match Leaf’s strong performance on the mound. With this formula, the Colonels stopped a three game losing streak; they would not lose again in Florida., adding the next three games to the win column. Leaf enjoyed the opportunity to be in Florida again this spring break. “It was great to be down in Florida with the warm weather, great baseball, and hanging out with my closest buddies,” Leaf said. Nate Ramsey enters the 2016 season as his first year a head coach. Ramsey spent last season as an assistant coach with the team and looks to build upon the (18-20) record that last year’s team accomplished. However, the Colonels were left out of the playoffs, ending up on the wrong side of a tiebreaker. Coach Ramsey believes that taking the team to Florida can present its challenges and distractions. “I think distractions present themselves on every road trip in some way, shape or form. Baseball is an uncommon game, and Florida is an uncommon trip for many teams, so naturally, there can be distractions everywhere,” Ramsey explains. “For us, that was seven or eight guys’ first time on a plane. Acting professional, and treating the trip as business is the key to having a good trip down there.” This year’s Florida trip was very different than last year’s trip: The schedule was a much more difficult than last season, but the Colonels were up for it. According to Leaf, “Last year we won two out of nine games to mediocre teams. This year we had a difficult schedule and played some of the best baseball, our pitching dominated teams and our bats supported us throughout the trip. Nothing beats winning close baseball games.” The Colonels have a roster that is loaded with depth in all positions. Coach Ramsey is not only impressed with the depth that the team has but he is also impressed with the team’s “passion.” Having 13 upperclassmen on any roster generally means that you have a team that is loaded with experience and can teach the freshman and sophomores the ropes for when it is their turn to lead the team. Leaf is impressed with the pitching of the team, and with the bats finding their stride, they have a great formula for success. Courtesy of Ben Kramer Shortstop Mike Wozniak recieves throw at 2nd base against Dickinson College. “Our pitching this year is unbelievable: we have four starters that dominate for five or six innings and then have a bullpen that has been lights out all around, our pitching staff is confident that any team we face will be shut down,” Leaf explained. “The hitting started slow, but came around as we got further into the games in Florida. Our goal is to get better and better each week: If we continue dominating on the mound and in the box, the MAC title is ours without a doubt.” 2016 is going to be the year that will see the Wilkes baseball team accomplish several things: They are poised to make their name known when the team enters conference play. They hope that their record will be better than last year’s so they can secure a spot in the playoffs and not have to worry about being on the right side of a tiebreaker. @wilkesbeacon mark.makowski@wilkes.edu Women’s golf: Lady Colonels are ready to tee off By Evan Willey Sports Writer As winter slowly (or in our case, quickly) fades into spring, a new sports season has begun. Spring sports have gotten really lucky with such great warm weather so early in the season. Head Coach Elizabeth Spencer and her new team of female golfers are ready to start teeing off. The female golf team is a new addition to the Wilkes Colonels. This is only the second year with the program. The unique thing about this sport is that it is played both in the fall and spring sports seasons. In the fall, the Lady Colonels took on Marywood and Misericordia. This season there are only nine girls on the roster. Some might think that is too small for a team, but others look at it as a perfect opportunity to stand out more. The team’s co- captains are both returning seniors. Kate Mahoney balances golf along with soccer in the fall: “I have only been on the golf team for two years but I’ve loved every second of it.” Christy Taylor is also this season’s cocaptain. She is a pharmacy major from Carlstad, New Jersey. Coach Spencer states, “They have both been with the program since the beginning and are wonderful leaders.” Coach Spencer emphasizes often that her golf program is young, but her players have a lot of potential. All she wants from her team is for them to work hard and move forward. Her goals for the season are for her Lady Colonels to continue to improve their game. Mahoney also agrees with her coach, stating that she hopes for the program to strengthen and that she wants to win a couple matches. The team also welcomes four new freshman players, the largest class on the team. With most of the players still young, this gives the women’s golf team a strong foundation to grow. Freshman Alexa Flood, who has been playing golf for seven years, is very happy that the team made her feel really welcomed. “My coach has been very helpful with golf and school, along with the girls who’ve been on the team. Everyone on the team has been very nice to each other, making it welcoming on the team.” She hopes to improve her performance this spring season. To stay updated on the women’s golf team, visit gowilkesu.com! @wilkesbeacon evan.willey@wilkes.edu I �The Beacon - March 22, 2016 21 Sports Nick Racanelli brings Colonel Pride to Cedar Rapids By Danny Van Brunt Asst. Sports Editor For 10 years, the Wilkes Wrestling program has qualified at least one wrestler to the national tournament each year. Nick Racanelli was the lone wrestler to qualify for the tournament in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Racanelli is a sophomore who wrestles at the 157-pound weight class, and he finished his second season with a record of 24-11. In order to qualify for the national tournament, Racanelli had to place in the top three of the regional tournament. He took second place in the regional tournament. He qualified after wrestling Ian Evans of Scranton. In that semi-final match, Racanelli took down his opponent in overtime to win, 3-1. After that, he wrestled in the finals with Brett Beltz of Thiel and got pinned by him for second place. “Qualifying for nationals was awesome. I accomplished my one goal this year and that was making it to the NCAA tournament,” Racanelli said. His first opponent in the national tournament was a familiar one: Raymond Jazikoff of NYU had wrestled Racanelli earlier in the year during the dual match between both schools. The match earlier in the year ended 7-6 and Racanelli won. The match at the national tournament was very close as well, but Racanelli lost 10-8. “Facing Jazikoff in the first round was rough because he was a tough wrestler who I had beaten in a very close match. I knew I Nick Racanelli during his recent match at the NCAA Championship Tournament. had to be ready to go,” Racanelli said. national tournament run. He has two In the wrestle back round, Racanelli more national tournaments that he could faced Brandon Arteaga of Wisconsin- potentially qualify for, but the seniors Whitewater. This match was fairly close as who hoped for one more shot were well. Racanelli fell 4-2 and ended his run in devastated. Senior Michael Fleck, ranked his first national tournament. in the top-ten for most of his final season, “Unfortunately, I did not wrestle to the was picked to take a second place in the best of my ability and was eliminated the national tournament before the regional first day, but it motivates me to be an All- tournament. He injury-forfeited his final American even more. My ultimate goal by match for sixth place in the regional. Kyle my senior year is to become the national Diesel was also ranked in the top ten for champion,” Racanelli said. most of his season, yet placed fifth in the Racanelli’s season ended after his regional. Courtesy of GoWilkesU “Next year, I will miss the seniors because I became really close with all of them. Brian Broderick [the graduate assistant] will also be missed; I knew him coming into my freshman year. He always kept me on track and would train with me whenever I needed to. He really had me prepared for the post-season,” Racanelli said. @wilkesbeacon danny.vanbrunt@wilkes.edu Wilkes tennis caps off break with the Special Olympics By Andre Spruell Asst. Sports Editor Over the spring break, while most students were back home or on vacation somewhere, the Wilkes men’s and women’s teams both went down to Hilton Head Island, S.C. for a series of matches and to take part in a special event that the players will never forget. The men’s and women’s tennis teams have been dominant on the Division III level, winning eight and nine conference championships respectively, accompanied by NCAA tournament appearances. Despite experiencing success in the series of matches in South Carolina, being able to spend time with the boys and girls from the Special Olympics down there in Indigo Run was a great perk. To take a break from playing competitively on the court against other schools, both tennis teams spent time teaching children that are part of the Special Olympics how to play tennis. Andrew Neidig, a sophomore on the men’s team said, “Working with the Special Olympics was great. Getting to teach the kids tennis and helping out others was a great opportunity for the team.” Aside from just teaching the kids how to play tennis, the team also played classic playground games and even danced with the kids. “It was not hard at all to recognize how excited the kids were, they had so much fun with us that they can’t wait for us to go back down next year,” said Artyom Nabokin, a sophomore on the men’s team. Overall, the team was very excited to help out the children that were part of the Special Olympics program. From talking to members of both teams, it was a rewarding experience and is something every player looks forward to do every spring break. The tennis team getting involved with the Special Olympics has been going on for about the last five years and is something that many people do not know about. For the actual games, the women finished second, losing the finale 6-3 against Berry College, while the men swept the competition and took first place by notching 8-1 consecutive victories on the final day against Berry College and Belmont Abbey. Probably the most important part of the trip, besides working with the children in the Special Olympics and experiencing success on the court, was the teams being able to bond by doing things like watching movies, going to restaurants, outlets, spending team at the beach and even having a team picnic. Nabokin said, “You don’t get to know everyone as well as you would like because of things like classes and homework, but the break definitely brought us all together.” For upcoming games, the women will travel to Swarthmore, PA to take on Swarthmore College on the 24th, while the men will take on Ursinus College down in Collegeville, PA on the 28th before both teams open up MAC Freedom play against Misericordia on April 2nd. �Sports The Beacon -March 22, 2016 22 Getting to know... Grace Graham Freshman Tennis Player By Purvit Patel & Elyse Guziewicz Sports Writer; Copy Edtior Grace Graham is a freshman English major from Rockville Centre. She graduated from Sacred Heart Academy High School in 2015. Q: What was the driving force behind your decision to come to Wilkes? A: I took one of the campus tours and loved the people and atmosphere. Q: Who would you say is the most influential person in your life? Why? A: My mom is the most influential person in my life because she is a hard worker and always puts others before herself. Q: Is there a quote you live your life by? A: “If you can dream it, you can do it.” – Walt Disney Q: Do you have any post-graduation plans in terms of a career? A: I’d like to try and become a book editor for a publishing company. Q: What does “Be Colonel” mean to you? A: To me, “Be Colonel” means giving it your all, and never giving up no matter how difficult things get. Q: What are your hopes for your first season as a Colonel? A: To play my best and help the team out as much as I can. Q: If you could have dinner with a famous person from the past, who would it be? A: If I could have dinner with a famous person from the past, it would be with Alexander Hamilton. Q: When and why did you first begin playing tennis? A: I first started playing tennis when I was little, but it became the only sport I played in high school because I liked it the most. Q: Do you have other sports, interests or hobbies off of the field? A: I love playing soccer and volleyball, and enjoy watching football during the fall. Q: Does the tennis team have anything they would like to inform the student body? A: Dig deep, stay steady and rally! @wilkesbeacon purvit.patel@wilkes.edu The Beacon/Purvit Patel �The Beacon - March 22, 2016 Sports 23 Getting to know... Ryan Dupre Junior Football Player By Purvit Patel & Elyse Guziewicz Sports Writer; Copy Editor Ryan Dupre is a junior entrepreneurship major with a management minor. He is from Parkland High School in Allentown. Q: What was the driving force behind your decision to come to Wilkes? A: What really drove my decision to come to Wilkes is that I had an opportunity to play football as a freshman, and also Wilkes offered my major of interest which is entrepreneurship along with being able to get an MBA in only one year. Q: What are your hopes for your next season as a Colonel? A: My only hope for this upcoming season is that we are able to put the final pieces together and click as a team. We have a lot of talented players and will be a dangerous unit once we get rolling. This being my last season ever, it would be great to go out winning some games and to help contribute to the rise of the program. Q: When and why did you first begin playing football? A: I first started playing football in first grade with former athlete of the week Tanner Stengel. I grew to love the game and have been playing ever since. Q: Do you have other sports, interests, or hobbies off the field? A: I enjoy long walks on the beach, golfing, hunting, traveling, hanging with friends and Amy Beckwith. Q: Who would you say is the most influential person in your life? Why? A: I would have to say my father is the most influential person in my life. He is the most selfless person I know, and has taught me many things that I will carry with me the rest of my life. It took me till later in life to truly appreciate that I was never forced to participate in any sports or activities. He has always encouraged me to work hard, but has never forced or pushed me to do something unlike most parents. He told me one day that he did this so that I would be able to find a self-desire in my interests, which allowed me to be able to motivate myself and therefore have true love for the game, which I believe I have. Q: Is there a quote you live your life by? A: “What we do in this life echoes in eternity”-- Gladiator. Q: What does “Be Colonel” mean to you? A: It means be a savage. Guys or girls, live your life to the fullest and achieve everything you want to. Beat King’s! Q: If you could have dinner with a famous person from the past, who would it be? A: I would want to have dinner with Walt Disney. @wilkesbeacon purvit.patel@wilkes.edu The Beacon/Purvit Patel �The Beacon - March 22, 2016 take classes at wilkes Only $520 per credit! Classes are conveniently scheduled to fit your summer lifestyle. 3-week presession: May 23 to June 10 Full session: May 23 to Aug. 19 Summer session I: June 13 to July 15 9-week session: June 13 to Aug. 16 Summer session II: July 18 to Aug. 19 REGISTER NOW! MEET WITH YOUR ADVISOR AND 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 <p>This is Wilkes University's <em>Beacon</em> Newspaper collection, 1947-present. We also have digitized copies of the <em>Beacon's</em> predecessors, <em>The Bucknell Bison Stampede</em>, 1934-1935 and <em>The Bucknell Beacon</em>, 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>.</p> <p></p> <p>Missing Issues:</p> <p>1947 August 8th<br />1947 September 5th<br />1947 October 3rd<br />1947 October 17th<br />1947 October 31st<br />1947 November 21st<br />1947 December 19th<br />1948 September 9th<br />1950 April 28th<br />1953 April 10th<br />1962 February 2nd</p> 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 2016 March 21st Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2016 March 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/df972317a8dc2708e1dc9c3f4875cfc2.pdf 763fea634ae3c6babca22dd3cd46b049 PDF Text Text • Volunteers spray runners with paint as part of the annual "Glow Run" against suicide prevention; more photos on pages 12-13. The Beacon/Theresa Couchara -r �.J Have a breaking story <>r a press release to send? Contact the news editor: sarah.bedford@wilkes.edu Beacon Briefs Wyoming Valley Children's Association Walk-a-Thon Biology Club's Fear Factor Competition Edltor...frt.;Chief - James Jaskollra Managing Editor -Ashley Evert Adviser - Or. Kalen Churcher Social Media Director -Alyssa Mursch Seeking Advertisintl Dlr8cfor SECTION EDITORS News - Sarah Bedford LA&E - Nicole Zukowski, Justin Topa Opinion - Sara Pisak Sports - Rachel Leandri ASSISTANT EDITORS News - Gabby Glinski LA&E -Austin Ely . Opinion - Luke Modrovsky Sports - Danny Van Brunt. Andre Spuntll DESIGN EDITORS . NlcoleKutos Israel Rodriguez JlmmyMU5!0 Kahdijah Venable * Interested injoiningtheBNcon?To leant more about the po9ltlons we offer and what you can do. contact James.Jaskolkabutler@Wilkes.edu 130 S. River St First Floor, Conyngham Hall Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 _Phone - (570) 408-5903 www.thewilkesbeacon.com Biology Club will be hosting their annual Fear Factor competition. There will be free t-shirts for all participants and cash prizes for those who make it to the final round. The Fear Factor event will take place on April 11 at 7 p.m. in SLC 101. In order to participate in the competition, participants must sign up in the Henry Student Center on April 5 and 7 during club hours. There is no cost to participate, and an unlimited amount of spaces for participants. The Wyoming Valley Children's Association will be holding a Walk-A-Thon on April 16 at the Association center in Forty Fort. Registration begins at 9 a.m. with the walk starting at 10 a.m. Post-walk events and awards begin at 10:45 a.m. which iAcludes food, make-and-take crafts, a moon bounce, raffle baskets, face painting and more. Cost to participate is $25 for an adult, $15 for a child 7-13, and free for 6 & under. At-shirt is included in registration along with food and drinks. For more. information or to register a team, contact Donna Sedor at 570714-1246, ext. 306 or email dsedor@wvcakids.org. SG Notes: Club reports, Relay for Life; Fund requests, Video Game club; nominations By Jen Baron Staff Writer On Wednesday, Wilkes University's Student Government held its weekly meeting. Members of Colleges Against Cancer delivered their club report and discussed their biggest upcoming event, Relay for Life. Relay for Life will take place on April 23 and last from- 12 to 9 p.m. on the Greenway. The theme for this year i_s "Carnival for a Cure:' Relay for Life is an opportunity to celebrate survivors, remember loved ones, and fight back. Last year, the club raised $10,495 from Relay for Life for the American Cancer Society and 15 teams participated. So far for this year's Relay for Life consists of 11 teams, 43 participants, and over $3,000 has been raised. Matthew Snyder, president of the Video Game club, requested funds for the club's NBA 2Kl6 Tribute to Cancer Tournament. lhis will be a video ga~e tournament at the end of April in which-all money will go to the American Cancer Society. The tournament will consist of short, double elimination, one one-on-one games and there will be a $10 donation to get a spot on the bracket. The club is requesting $630 from Student Government, which will cover the cost of the prizes that will be given away, inlcuding $537.76 that will go to a ball aut.,ographed by Carmello Anthony as the first place prize; $50 will go to a gift card for second place ; and $25 will go to a gift card for third place. The club will vote next week. Valerie Woods, president of Programming Board, discussed the updates made to their constitution. Notable changes include: Any general board members who would like to run for executive board can be excused for one of two semesters when it comes to meeting and event attendance if they have a class conflict, a marketing chairperson has been added to the executive board, and in order to be president of Programming Board you must have served in another position on executive board for at least one year. Members of Student Government approved all of the updates. The Faculty and Staff Choice Award Nominations began for the first of two weeks. The faculty nominations are as follows: Dr. Jon Ference, Dr. Maria Grandinetti, Dr. Marcia Balaster, Dr. Edward Bednarz, and Dr. Edward Schicatano. The staff nominations are as. follows: Reka Shayka, Mark Stapleton, _Jill Price, Linda, and Barbra Gimble. These nominations will be emailed to the student body so everyone has a chance_to vote. Alexandra Grudeski was nominated for the Student Government President for the 2016-2017 school year. The members will vote next week. Student Go~ernment voted on Club of the Month. The nominations were BACCHUS and Baja Club with BACCHUS winning Club of the Month for March. Students Government also voted orr Member of the Month. The nominations included Christian Giovannini, John S!=alese, Shannon Festa, Ian Valles, Kyle Thomas, Michaela Chidiac, and Aislinn Speranza. Congratulations to Christian Giovannini on being voted Students Government Member of the Month for March. The council reviewed the Treasurer's report. The current budget is ·as follows: All College: $0.00, General Funds: $9,620.39, Conference: $474.10, Spirit: $1,440 for a Student Government total of $11,534.49. table of contents news........~·······2 life, a&e........... 7 spread............ 12 opinion.......... 14 spo~ts ............ 19 �The Beacon - April 6, 2016 News 3 All terrorism is not the same; motives, tactics Recent terror attacks bring questions of motives, who is to blame,· what can be done By Sarah Bedford News Editor After recent terror attacks in Pakistan, Turkey and Belgium, the international community has posed the question of who's to blame and what can be done. The key component to the complicated issue is that while many tactics are similar in these attacks, no two terror groups are the same, according to Dr. Andreea Maierean, assistant professor of political science. . "Terrorism is a global phenomenon but it has some distinct local flavors;' Maierean said. . Maierean explained that the attacks in Brussels, Belgium, had very similar tactics used to those in the November 2015 Paris attacks, including the involvement ofNajim Laachraoui, who served as one of the suicide bombers. "Brussels and Paris are very similar;' Maierean said, later adding, "In Europe right now, Paris, (and) Brussels definitely look like a group of alienated young people who have been radicalized:' While much of this radicalization occurs within the specific groups, some of it begins with self-radicalization. "In the United States, San Bernardino for instance, looks like two lone wolves--people who get self-radicalized over the internet:' But as Maierean explained, it's the "local flavors" that make recent terror acts more complex. "If we think about Pakistan, that's a completely different story there;' she said. "There are factions of the Taliban who want • to regain control over lost territory:' There are distinctions between · the Pakistani Taliban and the Afghani Taliban however. Maierean explained that each have their "own set of requests... different set of objectives" and that "they do not like each other and the Afghani Talibans do not like ISIS:' . The Pakistani Taliban is b·eing held responsible for the Easter night attacks in Lahore after targeting women and children Christians. Maierean linked the att_ack to a retaliation of military action the Pakistani government had taken. Wanting "sympathy for their cause" Maierean explained that attacking a minority group like Christians was a clear tac_tic in gaining momentum. "Sadly, attacking minorities help with their cause domestically with the hardliners," she explain~d, adding that in having a successful attack, the group also gained fame internationally. While the recent terror attacks, such as in Lahore, have been extraordinarily violent and deadly, studies have shown that the amount of terror attacks in Western Europe has·decreased. · According to Statista, while . the overall number of incidents has been on the decline, the ferocity of attacks has spiked from the early 2000s to present day. "Fewer attacks succeed, but they are more deadly," Maierean said. In the 2004 Madrid terror attacks, 191 people were killed; 2005 London attacks, 52 killed; 2011 attacks in Norway, 77 killed, and according to news reports 147 people were killed Graphic by Israel Rodriguez in the 2015 Paris attacks. These numbers compare drastically Information from, https://www.statista.com/chart/4093/people~killed-by-terrorist-attacks- · to incidents of the 1970s, in-western-europe-since-1970/ such as an attack in Munich Statistal data shows the while the overall number of acts of terrorism have decreased, the which led to the deaths of 17 ferocity of the attacks has increased. individuals while there were many more attacks in that year. While the local scale approach is everywhere can take a stance. Even with the data compiled, the question important, the issue of governmental "No region is immune, it happens still stands on what the world is to do in the structure and political rhetoric is also everywhere;' she said. "We should just try face of global terrorism. to make an effort ... and be more aware. (Be) crucial. "Because of the complexity of the "In parts of the world for many years empathetic of all regions of the world where phenomena ... we should not expect an easy we've had authoritarian or totalitarian it happens:' answer;' Maierean said. governments that created radicalization;' Maierean explained that while military Maierean said. ~ @wilkesbeacon intervention is part of the solution, it can't , sarah.bedford@wilkes.edu However, she added that democratic be the final answer. countries promote radicalization, too. "A military approach is needed, but if we "But even if we look at our world ... look at Syria or Afghanistan what's the major democratic world, our politicians are not Check out Sarah's story story there? A military conflict created both doing much better;' she said. "Political a refugee crisis and a terrorist crisis:' on the L015 Paris discourse is becoming very radical:' Maierean went on to add that the local She explained that especially during . attacks at the Beacon's communities need to be doing more in an election year, the candidates as well seeking out these individuals who become as politicians "feed (the) population with -0nline self-radicalized before it becomes a tragedy. populistic remarks" which is a major point "Police need to be more involved in of concern . . archives: dealing with some issues more effectively;' As the political discourse continues, she said, adding they need to "try to target Maiereah explained that individuals thewilkesbeacon.com things before they get too big:' r �.J The Beacon - April 5, 2016 News 4 1 Annual Bigler Conference to take place By Zachary Benedict Special to the Beacon High school students from across the region will gather April 8 on the Wilkes University campus for a common reason: to gain insight into the world of journalism. The 16th annual Tom Bigler Journalism Conference is organized by the Communication Sti,idies Department and gives high school students a chance to learn more about the various fields in the communications industry. This year's theme is Politics in Media. The conference will be held in the ballroom of the Henry Student Center and will run from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Not only do students get insight from various speakers in different areas, but students also get the opportunity to receive hands-on experience with television, radio, print and other journalism-related areas Dr. Kalen Churcher, assistant professor of communication studies, is the faculty •coordinator of tne Bigler conference. Churcher says the day is a fun and educational experience. "It's a great way to get a lot of information about different mass communication fields in a short amount of time. It gives high school students the opportunity to see what a communication studies major is like:' This year's keynote speaker is Lane Filler, a columnist for NewsDay in Long Island, NY. Filler was also a finalist for the 2013 Pulitzer Prize in editorial writing. Colleen O' Callaghan, a senior communication studies major, said that she is looking forward to the Tom Bigler Conference. "I am excited for the sessions in the Shelburne Telecommunications Center that I, and the rest of the e-staff of Wilkes Now, have been working on for the perspective students that day;' she said. Other conference speakers include Scott Schafer of WNEP TV, Andy Mehalshick of WBRE TV and Chris Norton, senior ·vice president of WVIA. There will also be other speakers for other areas of mass media and communication, and several other hands on workshops. James Jaskolka, a senior communication studies major and member of the conference's executive committee, said that they are excited about all the high school students attending. "I like the fact that we can show them what being a communication studies major is like, more specifically what it's like here at Wilkes;' Jaskolka said. "We're shaping their minds while they're in a crucial stage and we can possibly influence them:' Tom Bigler, for whom the conference is named, was a journalism professor at Wilkes University. Bigler was a World War II veteran and held many positions in the local media. Over the years he received many awards. Teaching and giving back to the community were two of his passions. Editor's Note: This story contains comments from members of The Beacon staff. a h ti s s V H ~ b e d a a s il C 156 SOUTH PENNSYLVANIA • WILKES-BARRE • 570.823.9272 iiR1TS·tt©. M Weird News By Gabby Glinski Asst. News Editor • The Big Event is the largest community service project at Wilkes University. Every year, around 400 students from all majors sign up to volunteer at one of the Big Event work sites in the community, promoting unity between the campus and the community. April 30 marks Wilkes' fifth year in particpating in the service day. Students, faculty, staff and alumni will work in teamsto complete service projects as a way to say "thank you" to the community for supporting Wilkes students. Past work sites include places like Hillside Farms, Blue Chip, the Riverfront and CEO Foodbank where participants partake in raking yards, painting fences and grooming gardens. The Big Event was started- by Joe Nussbaum, the Vice President of Student Government Association at Texas A&M, in 1982 as a way to give back to the surrounding community. . It began as a one-day service project where the students could show their appreciation of local residents by completing services to their homes. Students, faculty, staff and alumni are encouraged to register. Registration includes breakfast and lunch on the day of the event, as well as a free t-shirt and drawstring bag. Register individually or with a group. · Individuals or groups who are interested in registering are asked to sign up on the Wilkes' online registration page at www.wilkes.edu/BigEvent. Questions may be directed to Katelyn Jimison at katelyn.jimison.wilkes. edu. a ii The Big Event; largest service event Students give back to the community Asst. News Editor ti ti By Gabby Glinski MASSACHUSETTS A man was arrested for speeding away from a Taco Bell and crashing into an ATM building after an employee informed him the restaurant was closed. The man, Derrick Laforest, visited his local Taco Bell at 1:30 a.m., and when no one serviced him at the drive-thru, he honked his ho..rn for two minutes before driving off, Grashing and rendering himself unconscious. He was arrested for reckless endangerment. horses. Warnings are issued for first time offenders but if the owners continue to ignore the law, they will be written a citation. NEW ZEALAND Brigit the cat is stealing men's underwear, bringing home more than 50 pairs of socks and 11 pairs of briefs in two months. Brigit's owner, Sarah Nathan, posted a picture of the cat's loot on Facebook to find the clothing's owners. The behavior is not new for the 6-year-old cat; the cat's previously brought home women's underwear, men's underwear and even -a hockey shin pad. Nathan notes that the items are clean and "crispy" as if they've come ciff a washing line. OREGON A man has won the right to wear a "silly The city of Selma has enforced a law fox hat" in his driver's license ID photo. The requiring horses to wear diapers when man, Bishop, said he wears the hat wherever they walk through city streets. Selma's City he goes. The fox is a symbol of his spirit and Council passed the law three years ago, but part of his religion. Bishop took his case riders are negligent about the law. Some to court after being confronted by a state residents are bothered by the smell and · worker, which lead to 'I\ nine-month court sanitar:y issues created by the diaperless battle, in which he won. Courtesy of WBRE ATLANTA �The Beacon - April 5, 2016 5 News Objects as storytellers: Marilyn's Lunchbox available through records; this is especially true, according to Reis, of women's history, Staff Writer because women historically have not had A lunchbox from the 1970s was the focal much chance of recording their own history. According to Reis, McCusker's lunchbox point of a lecture given on March 29 in is important u:i understanding "not only her honor of Women's History Month. The lunchbox belonged to Marilyn story, but the broader story of 20th century Mccusker, who was one of the first female women:' Reis feels that the artifact has a poignant coal miners in the region. McCusker faced gender discrimination in way of conv~ying history. "This object has the power to move me to the process of being employed as a miner in Rushton, Centre County, and she and other tears," she said in the lecture. Reis reiterated many times that McCusker women fought and won in court for the was not a radical feminist, but an average high paying job. In October 1979, Mccusker was killed woman who wanted a higher paying job in in the mines when there was a fall of slate. order to support her son. Reis went on to describe the various ways This, ironically, made her the first woman to . die on the job. Her lunchbox was nearby at that women have made progress in society, the time of her passing, and is an important such as laws being rewritten using gender neutral language. Reis did, however, say artifact for this reason. The !ecture was given by Linda Reis, a that issues of reproductive rights, domestic retired archivist with the Pennsylvania state violence and pay equity will require diligence to be overcome. archives. Reis explained that artifacts are primary sources, because they "bear dramatic @wilkesbeacon witness" to history and can provide toniann.pennello@wilkes.edu important information that may not be ByToni Penello The Beacon/Jesse Chalnick Person on the Street: Students' input on presidential election By Dan Mathel Special to The Beacon As the 2016 presidential candidates continue to ba ttle, the favorite among many Wilkes students appears to be Bernie Sanders. A Vermont senator and Democratic nominee, Sanders is extremely popular among the 18 to 34 demographic, which makes it no surprise he is leader on the Wilkes University campus. Of the 50 students polled 26, or 52 percent, said they would vote for Sanders, who is one of five main candidates left remaining in the presidential race. "I would vote for Sanders because I feel like he appeals to the millennial generation and is a well rounded candidate with good policies he wants to put in place;' said Nick Sweitzer, a freshman -football player. Senior business major Joseph Lane likes Sanders' plan to make tuition for public colleges and universities free. "If college is free I think that it will help a lot of people who can't afford college be able to further their education while also reducing the amount of debt people have 0 • .Photo from berniesanders.com Sanders is the favorite candidate among many Wi lkes students. Of students polled, 52% said they would vote for Sanders. from taking loans;' Lane said. Republican· candidate and businessman Donald Trump fi nished second in the poll gathering 17 vot_~s. "I would definitely vote for Donald Trump. Trump is real, he doesn't try to sugarcoat anything or give B.S. responses to questions like the other candidates do;' said Jake Dimarsico, a sophomore wrestler. While Trump has many supporters who laud him, he also has his fair share of detractors. "I don't really care who's elected, I just hope that it's anybody other than Trump;' said Havier Rodriguez, a junior football player. Hillary Clinton· also received multiple votes in the poll. "I want Clinton because I think that this country would be better served with a woman president in office;' said Josh Farrell, a junior business major. "I think having a woman president will give our country a new perspective on some issues and Clinton has a lot of experience in Washington:' Political Science Professor Dr. Thomas Baldino thinks Clinton has the best shot to win despite some controversy surrounding her candidacy. "I think that Clinton is likely going to be the democratic nominee;' Baldino said. "Clinton will likely have a crafted response to any questions about about her past and the email controversy, and be able to be the nominee:' Editor's Note: The Beacon does not endorse any specific presidential candidate, nor any political party, for the 2016 presidential election. . @wi/kesbeacon daniel.mathel@wilkes.edu r �.J The Beacon - April 5, 2016 News 6 1 ?re-Law Society hosts Law Day, panel, information sessions E j The Beacon/Jesse Chalnick On March 29, Wilkes hosted a Law Day seminar in the Miller Room for students interested in the legal field and law school. Topics of discussion included the stages prior to entering law school, resume reviews, keeping current in the legal field and how to become a successful lawyer. Christie O'Brien, President of the Pre Law Society stated, "Law Day is an excellent opportunity for those interested in a career in the legal field to gain an understanding of what pre law and law school enta ils:' Christie hopes the event will encourage students to pursue their interests in the legal system. What the «frack" is happening with Pennsylvania fracking policy?: Political Science department to host fracking panel discussion, April 14 ByToni Pennello Staff Writer A panel discussion entitled "Frack It Or Leave It" will be presented at Wilkes on Aprij, 14 at 4 p.m. in the Henry Student Center Ballroom, funded by a grant from Pi Sigma Alpha The panel will be moderated by political science professor Dr. Thomas Baldino. "The purpose of the panei is to take _a public policy approach to this issue of fracking;' Baldino explained. · Fracking is short for "hydraulic fracturing;' and is the process of injecting liquid into the ground at a high pressure in order to create fissures for natural gas to escape from the Marcellus Shale found in the ground. · The technology needed for extracting this natural gas has been around since 1970, but in 2009 the process became cost efficient with the use of fracking. Fracking has been a cause for controversy in the US, with concerns about the _environmental effects and efficiency, among other things. "There have been many discussions around the science of fracking.. . in response to fracking, the government, in Pennsylvania in particular, has regulated it, or attempted to regulate it in various ways, so what this panel is going to examine is the history of the fracking policy, not the science of it;' Baldino said. Several guest speakers will be involved in the discussion, each serving a particular purpose in meeting the goals of the panel: Andrew Maykuth, Sarah Pralle, Michael Helbing and Lee S. Piatt. Baldino is particularly excited about Maykuth's contribution. Maykuth is a journalist for the Philadelphia Inquirer, who has been writing about energy policy since 2009. Maykuth has been following the developments in shale-gas since its early days. ''I've been reading his columns on fracking and energy policy for a long time, and he is very good;' Baldino said. "He's going to· objectively present the overview of what · Pennsylvania has done. The political scientist on the panel, Sarah Pralle, is going to do a multi-state comparison; what have other states done with regards to regulating and managing shale gas;' Baldino said. Pralle is an associate professor and senior researcher at the Campbell Public Affairs Institute at the Maxwell School, as well as the author of a book entitled "Branching Out, Digging . In: Environmental Advocacy and Agenda Setting:' Pralle has also written several articles regarding environmental policy. Michael Helbing; attorney from Pennfuture, a pro environmental advocacy group, will present a case against fracking, and attorney Lee S. Piatt of Rosenn Jenkins and Greenwald will present a case for fracking. Piatt is also an advisory board member of both the King's College Family Business Forum and the Wilkes University Family Business Alliance. Piatt served as funding co-chair of the Pennsylvania Bar Association's shale energy law committee. "They will discuss the implications and consequences of what Pennsylvania has done on .a practical level;' Baldino explained. The panel will then be opened up for questions. "The first two presentations will be neutral and objective, the other two will have a flavor to them ... I'm hoping that students will take from this enough information that each student can form his or her own opinion on the matter, and be more informed on the matter:' For more information, contact Dr. Thomas Baldino at thomas.baldino@ wilkes.edu. .. @wilkesbeacon toniann.pennello@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - April 5, 2016 Life, Arts & Entertainment 7 Life, Arts & Entertainment Have-a story or want your event to be featured? Contact the Life, A&E Editors: Nicole.Zukowski@wilkes.edu or Justin.Topa@wilkes.edu Don't believe her, just watch: New R~ in the spotlight willing to put yourself out there in ways that will benefit not only yourself, but people around you as well;' Walsh said. "It In an attempt to stand out from other is not an attitude I only carry while I'm on candidates, one Wilkes University Colonel campus, but a lifestyle that I have chosen to has garnered national attention with her implement every day. I can say confidently creative application for a resident assistant that all of the people that I've met on position. campus ' share this same attitude, whether Christine Walsh is a freshman honors professors, students or other faculty:' student studying under the dual While transitioning into the college concentrations of business -management student lifestyle, her own resident assistant, and integrative media. After a few months Valerie Woods, was able to influence Walsh of life as a Colonel, she made the decision to get involved on campus and take hold to apply for a resident assistant position so over new opportunities. Walsh credits her that she can help future students with their RA for being a driving influence behind own transitions. applying for the position. The way in which she applied, through "I honestly never considered being an a music video parody set to the tune RA until I met my RA, Valerie Woods, at of "Uptown Funk;' has fixed a national the beginning of first semester;' Walsh said. spotlight on the first-year student "I was terrified to come to college. I was The video has reached about 20,000 nervous about making friends, succeeding views on YouTube and Walsh has received in classes, and getting involved on campus. kudos and job offers from higher education institutions across the map. She won't be Val helped make my transition much smoother than I ever thought it would or • leaving campus any time soon, though, as she finds Wilkes University and the Colonel could be. "The thought of being able to help my lifestyle is the perfect atmosphere for future residents the way that Val has helped academic success and personal growth. "The willingness of all members of the me is something that motivates me to be the best I can be every day;' she added. Wilkes community to lend a helping hand, Woods finds that having Walsh as a whether in the form of simply holding resident has been equally rewarding. • the door for the person behind you or "She has made me so proud as an RA;' volunteering your Woods said. "She time to tutor a peer, "Being Colonel means being remains involved is something that sets us apart from other ready and willing to put yourself in the hall and on out there in ways that will campus as a whole, amazing colleges and going above and universities;' Walsh benefit not only yourself, but beyond in everything said. "I could not be does. She's truly a happier about my people around you as well." she model Colonel:' decision to attend While Walsh's Christine Walsh, Wilkes. This place YouTube channel is my second home 2016-2017 Resident Assistant has a number of and I feel blessed to well-received videos be here:' of cover songs and her video editing is Walsh finds that 'being Colonel' is one characteristic that will play a role in her commendable, the freshman has only recently felt comfortable sharing her talents future success. after some encouragement from her fellow "Being Colonel means being ready and classmates. By Justin Topa Life, Arts and Entertainment Editor Courtesy of YouTube/Christine Walsh Christine Walsh (center) is joined by Kya Lewis (left) and Anne Stramara (right) in her musical parody that started out as an attempt to become an RA and has now received nationwide attention. "There was always a part of me that wanted to get on stage, but I had severe performance anxiety that held me back;' admitted Walsh. "When I got to Wilkes, my roommates heard me singing in my room, and they pushed me upload covers to YouTube. Since then, I have started to come out my shell in terms of singing in front of others, but there is still a long way for me to go before I feel completely comfortable performing regularly:• Despite the recent attention, Walsh has different plans for her future after Wilkes University. "I hope to own my own company one day;' Walsh said. "I love taking on tasks in their very early stages, and seeing them through to the end. I'd love to own and operate a non-profit, as service and giving back has always been an integral part of my life:' Walsh has secured a position as a resident assistant for the 2016-2017 academic year and hopes that other students are able to use their own passions to create an awarding experience during their time as undergraduate students. "The entire video experience has been an honor and I feel truly humbled by the positive support I've received around campus;' said Walsh. ''I think it's really important for all Wilkes students to understand that actively seeking out opportunities to express yourself, your passions and your talents is going to be the difference between having a good experience as a Colonel, and having the BEST experience you could have:' @wilkesbeacon justia. topa@wilkes.edu r �_, • Life, Arts & Entertainment The Beacon - April 5, 2016 8 'WilkesNow' spreads the news Local destinations to help clear your mind By Zachary Benedict Contributi']g Writer Fast paced news music, bright lights, cameras, computers and a tasteful studio. Anticipation runs high until the final command from the director. "Fade to black." You've entered the world ofWilkesNow. WilkesNow is a weekly news program that airs on Service Electric Cable charmel 97. The program airs live, every Tuesday at noon. The program also re-airs every weeknight at 7:30 p.m. . At WilkesNow, students can gain experience with field reporting, behind the scenes work and even anchoring experience. Nick Durdan; producer of WilkesNow, said that he never expected to become producer when he first started. "I didn't even expect to become a reporter when I first joined the club;' said Durdan. "I didn't like doing it, but I did it." Annelise Przywara, director of WilkesNow, said she has a strong desire to advance in the club. "I knew from when I first started that I wanted to work my way up;' said Przywara. "I went through everything hoping that I would gain the experience to someday get By Emily DeAngeli~ Staff Writer the position." The staff of WilkesNow produces a 30-minute live show in the Shelburne Telecommunications Center located in the basement of the Stark Learning Center. The goal is to produce a professional newscast that simulates a local news broadcast and help students gain the experience they can use in a real world scenario. "I don't think people realize how much work we put in, and how professionally run it [WilkesNow] is," Przywara said. "W,e all coII aborate re ally we11 t o put on the show. We're learning the whole 'teamwork' concept." Durdan added that even if you are not a communications studies major, there are still skills everybody can learn. "You learn interpersonal communication Skills. Yiou also learn how to deal WI.th different situations. It really teaches you how to get to know people and learn how to walk up to someone and ask them for an interview," h; said. Wilkes:Now is open to all majors, and meets from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesdays in the basement of the Stark Learning Center. @wilkesbeacon Zachary.Benedict@wilkes.edu I M!l The Beacon/Austin Ely WilkesNow is filmed within the Shelburne Television Studio located in the basement of Stark Learning Center. The weekly news program airs live every Tuesday at noon and re-airs every weekday at 7:30 p,m. on channel 97. It's the time when _amidst growing piles of papers and tests - a desire starts to grow called wanderlust. Commonly defined·by scholars and students alike as an innate desire for travel, wanderlust emerges with the cha_nging of the season and nearing end of the semester. Well, wanderlusters, you're in luck, because a 2011 study at the University of Illinois proved that a break from studies makes the brain work more effectively. If you're looking for options for a daytrip or hike, here are a few in our area of PA: 1. Ringing Rocks, Upper Black Eddy ( I :40 from Wilkes) · True to its name, Ringing Rocks consists of a boulder field where striking the rocks · m · vanous · actu ally causes t h em to nng metalljc tones. Bringing a hammer or different objects is suggested, but not required because there are several smaller rocks that can be used to elicit music from the boulders. Sites like this typically require a challenging hike to reach the boulders, but Ringing Rocks has a parking lot located only a short .25 miles from the field. 2. Mauch Chunk Lake, Jim Thorpe (I hour from Wilkes) A combination of lake scenery ·and secluded . trails make Mauch Chunk a perfect trip for groups with diverse interests. A boat rental is located on site for kayaking and canoeing, and although prices vary during the season, they tend to fall around $12/hr. Mauch Chunk Lake Par~ is located just min~tes from the to~ . - of Jrm Thorpe, filled with coffee and ice cream.shops and other attractions. 3. Ricketts Glen State Park, Benton, (1 hour from Wilkes) While the weather is warming up, so are the 21 falls located in Ricketts Glen State . . Park. Trails vary in distance and difficulty, with one of the longest making a full loop of the trails in 7.2 miles. Several trails connect so that hikers can see the falls without taking the longest loop. 4. The Pinnacle, Berks County {1:20 from Wilkes) The Pinnacle is the local high point on the Blue Ridge Mountains, centered . between Philadelphia and Harrisburg. Most routes to this spot are arol.Uld 6 miles, but the uphill hike will be worth the view. Pharmacy majors Amanda Gingrich, Dylan Smith, Dylan Fox and Aaron Knopp recently visited this spot and captured great shots of their view. 5. World's End State Park, Forksville {1:20 from Wilkes) Listed by the PA Department of Nature Resources and Conservation as a "MustSee Pennsylvania State Park;' World's End is full of captivating views and attractions. The park remains very wild and rugged, and although it tends to get hot in the summer, there are several swimming holes. ~ ~ @wilkesbeacon emily.deangelis@wilkes.edu The Beecon/Austin Ely Pictured left to right: Alex Ponce, Dylan Smith, Dylan Fox and Aaron Knopp stand on a mountain. This photo was taken atThe Pinnacle in Blue Ridge Mountain. �The Beacon - April 5, 2016 9, . Life, Arts & Entertainment Young Frankenstein-comes to Little Theatre By Amanda Bialek Staff Witer • Need a good laugh? Looking for some lighthearted entertainment? Check out the comedy Young Frankenstein. The production of this show will be performed at Little Theatre from April 15 to the 24. Wilkes University alumni and professors are starring as the characters in this show which is directed by Wilkes alumnus, James Daly. Daly always wanted a job where each day he would be doing something different. This led him to taking courses in directing, acting and scenic design at Wilkes University. He graduated from Wilkes with a Bachelor's degree in Theatre. Daly enjoys finding new ways of telling stories. During his time at Wilkes, he managed a show, assistant managed some and codirected a few classmate capstones: Now, he is working together with professors and alumni to create a slightly different version of the original play, Young Frankenstein. "I think it is a really cool experience to be able to work with Wilkes University alumni and professors; Daly said. "We all just happen to be a part of.the show and it is a great experience to share with the community:' This version of Young Frankenstein is set two generations later than the story most people know, Daly said. "Dr. Frederick Frankenstein, the last living relative, must travel to Transylvania where he has inherited the castle of the late Victor Von Frankenstein," Daly said. "With some help and much laughter along the way, he is· able to 'join the family business' and attempt an experiment of his own:' Dr. Thomas Franko, a Wilkes University assistant pharmacy professor, stars as the main character, Frederick Frankenstein. Franko said that he is a big fan of the Young Frankenstein movie and th_a t it is probably one of his favorite Mel Brooks films. Of the four to five years he has been involved with theatre productions, he never had an outright humorous role. This all changed once he had the opportunity to play Frankenstein. "Getting a chance to exercise more of a comedic role over a serious role or ~ serious role that has some comedic moments is a welcomed change;' said Franko. 1 ii= / Photo Courtesy/Angel Berlane Mulcahy, On My Cue Photography Young Frankenstein, which is staged largely in black and white, with pops of color, features a variety of catchy song:;, humorous dialogue and high-energy dances. From 'left, are Deirde Lynch as Inga; Tom Franko, Dr. Frederick Frankenstein; and David Giordano as Igor. He really enjoys not having to dance a lot lots of comedy consider seeing Young Frankenstein. as Frankenstein. The cost of tickets for the general public "We're doing a song right now where currently all I need to do is sit in a chair, is $20. Students have free admission with and everybody is dancing around me;' he their Wilkes ID. If you have any questions, please email laughs. On a more serious note, Franko likes that • the Little Theatre at ltwb@hotmail.com or he has to seek out the humor in his leading call at 570-823-1875. For more information character role. His script is not necessarily on show dates and times, you can also visit written in an overly comedic way. It is ltwb.org. a nice challenge for him to uncover the @wilkesbeacon funny parts of his scripted lines through his · amanda.bialek@wilkes.edu presentation onstage. The cast has been preparing for the show since February. They rehearse four days a week; Monday through Thursday. With At right: Katie Owens, as Elizabeth, opening night quickly approaching, the makes a grand entrance, blocking and polishing rehearsals have already begun. If you're interested in seeing a ·show Photo Cou rtesy/AngelBerlane Mulcahy, full of catchy music, tap dancing and On My Cue Photog_raphy / r �_J ' The Beacon - April 5, 2016 Life, Arts & Entertainment 10 Tl ·Calling attention to ordinary women that help maintain daily life By Nicole Zukowski Life, Arts & Entertainment Editor I can't sit still long. I like to be in action. My mom was a knitter, my aunt was a sewer and my grandmother did quilts. Crafts are a skills and I didn't want to be left out. There is magic when you could take your hands and create something. Why did you pick these 12 occupations? Thackara: Mary Ruth [the Luzerne County Historical Society curator] and I had talked about a representational scope of people. If we included everyone and all of the occupations we would be covering essentially a semi-truck with a quilt. We tried to narrow it down by going through the history of the valley. We narrowed occupations down to who were widely influential for the valley. I could probably do another three quilts with this idea alone. What is the me3Jllllg behind the middle of the quilt? . Thackara: Back in the day there was The Beacon/ Austin Ely a woman who designed blocks for the Chicago Tribune. It was a big thing because Professor Gina Thackara created a quilt to honor women's history. The quilt people would buy the newspaper for these features 12 different occupations and could be seen currently in the Farley designs; it kept the newspap_er business running. This block designed by Nancy Cabot as part of her 1930s block design segment for the Chicago paper to honor geographic areas of our country. This is the Wyoming Valley block. It was actually designed for this area. This middle block shows a landscape of stars in the night sky, rolling green mountains, blue shades of a river and large rocks boarding, Pennsylvania's state flower (mountain la~rel) and other leaves common to the woodsy areas of" Pennsylvania._ This landscape depiction could be admiring everyday living in the Wyoming Valley. Currently on display in the Farley Library is an exhibit entitled "Caution: Women at Work:' With guiding yellow and black caution signs, the exhibit allows one an educational jou"rney through the history of occupations and career fields women have worked in over the years. The exhibit is anchored around a large quilt hanging in the center of the display. The quilt, created by Wilkes Professor of Spanish Gina Thackara, forces the viewer to explore 12 different occupations representing a general scope of female occupations from the early development of the Wyoming Valley to now. The Beacon had the opportunity to sit down with Thackara to discuss her inspiration for the development of the quilt and her appreciation for the ordinary women that kept life running smoothly and society progressing through the generations. The quilt takes a journey from different groups of women categorized by occupations that tie back to the development of the Wyoming Valley. What was your motivation for creating this quilt that represents this? Thackara: I wanted to honor the gals, the invisible people who actually carried an awful lot of society forward. The ones who got up every morning, went to work and supported their kids. The single women who didn't ~ ant to be depend on dad and mom, who wanted something bigger for themselves. The women who worked hard and gave it their all. I wanted to show and honor these women. What is the main message that you want people to understand or appreciate about the quilt? Thack.tra: When I talked with the curator over here [Luzerne County Historical The 12 occupations include military Society], we discussed how the men thaJ women, pioneer women, miner's wives always honored. What about the girls? and maids, nurses, teachers, clergy wives, What about the women? This is for the clerks and waitresses, telephone operators, ordinary gals, the invisible people. These female barge workers, nuns, secretaries are not the people who you will read about and factory workers. To learn more about in the history books. They are not famous. the blocks of the quilt, visit the exhibit in I want people to recognize the ones who the Farley Library. contribute the same to make history happen. How did you pick up the hobby of quilting? ~ ·@wilkesbeacon . 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Each student received a white T-shirt with the Glow Run Logo on it, and had the option to be sprayed with washable, glowing paint. All proceeds went to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Clockwise from top right: A student gets her face painted before heading · out to run; a runner gets sprayed with a paint gun; a. group of students poses with their faces painted; students select glow-in-the-dark bracelets to accessorize. All photos The Beacon/Theresa Couchara �The Beacon - April 5, 2016 13 All photos the Beacon/Theresa Couchara Above: participants get sprayed with paint guns as they run past the Farley Library. Top: Runners smile for the camera as they go by. . Bottom: A group of participants, covered in paint and sweat, pose for a photo. r �.J The Beacon - April 5, 2016 Wilkes alumna offers Title IX clarifications Laura Laughlin, lawyer at Freiwald Law, shares: It is m ore than just sports By Laura Laughlin Guest Writer When most people hear Title IX, they think of sports. However, Title IX gives rights that extend beyond ensuring that women and men have equal sports' teams on campus. In fact, Title IX has nothing to do with sports, despite it being used and referenced in that context most frequently. The actual text of Title IX states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance ..." As you can see, Title IX has nothing to do with sports. Instead, it guarantees equal rights to students in colleges that receive Federal funding. Although these rights do extend to equal rights in the context of sports, they also apply to students who are victims of crime on campus. Specifically, students who are victims of sexual assault have rights and protections under Title IX. Sexual violence is an extreme form of sexual harassment and schools have an obligation to respond and give the student equal access to his or her education. What obligations does Wilkes University have? Generally, schools have an obligation to train their staff regarding sexual assault on campus. They also must have some way for students to report sexual assault. Once the sexual assault is reported, th~ school 7 must investigate and if appropriate, adjudicate. Adjudicating could mean anything from bringing charges under the school's student code of conduct, holding a hearing to determine what happened, or issuing punishment. If the school is going to adjudicate the abuser, the _b urden of proof is less than that of a criminal case. In these types of adjudications, the .burden is a "preponderance of the evidence." A preponderance of the evidence means that more likely than not, the allegations occurred. "A preponderance of the evidence" is the standard used in civil cases. "Beyond a reasonable doubt" is the standard used in a criminal case. Also, if the school knows - or reasonably should know about student on student harassment that creates a hostile environment (if the harassment interferes with your ability to learn or participate in educational or extracurricular activities, it can usually be considered "hostile"') the school must take immediate action to: 1. Eliminate the harassment; 2. Prevent its recurrence; and 3. Address the effects of the harassment. Addressing the effects of the harassment can include an obligation on the school to prevent retaliation by other students due to the sexual assault. What are my rights at the Campus Disciplinary Proceedings? You have the right to a prompt and equitable grievance procedure. Prompt means that the investigation should be completed within 60 days. Equitable means that the victim is entitled to everything the accused gets, including finding out what the charges against the accused are, the ability to see all the Courtesy of Laura Laughlin evidence, the right to an appeal and if the accused is allowed an attorney, then you can have one as well. What kind of accommodations can I ask Wilkes for? The following accommodations are not guaranteed, but are examples of ways that schools have assisted students in th<! past. - A No Contact Order between you and your abuser - Establishing set times that the abuser can access the cafeteria or library to prevent you from running into them - That the abuser be transferred into a different class for the classes you have together - That the abuser be moved to a do_rmitory separate from yours - Receiving a designated school administrator to help you inform your professors about what happened that could potentially lead to additional time for assignments or other accommodations to assist in keeping • your grades up - Access to tutoring for your classes · - Psychological treatment or other mental health services What can I do to exercise my rights? Wilkes has designated Title IX Coordinators on campus. Here's a link to Wilkes' website for more information on who to contact regarding issues related to Title IX. http ://www.wilkes.edu/campus-life/ student-affairs/ sexual-misconduct/ title-ix -coordinators/ In addition, http:/ /knowyourix.org/ is an informative, helpful website with more information about Title IX rights. As an attorney representing crime victims and others who have suffered serious injury, I see all too often the impact that violent crime or carelessness can have upon a person. A crime or careless act could also have repercussions outside of the Wilkes campus. For example, civil litigation is when a person files a lawsuit for . money damages. Civil litigation is not only about receiving financial compensation, but can help to change policies and procedures at your school for the better. However, civil litigation is bound by strict time limitations. In most cases, if you wait longer than two years, you could lose the rights to potential claims you might have. It's always good to know your rights and be prepared to enforce them, if you so choose. �lO 15 Opinion The Beacon -April 5, 2016 Crime and Punishment: a classic, psychological study By Sara Pisak .. Opinion Editor Author 's Note: Slight spelling variations of Fyodor Dostoevsky :S name appear depending on the editors/translators of Crime and Punishment. l Ely Fyodor Do~toevsky 's classic Russian text, Crime and Punishment, has been a favorite of mine for as long as I can remember. Who does not love interconnected character plots and characters with classic Russian, hard to pronounce, similar names? Although I love all of those aspects of Crime and Punishment, what I love about this text is the complex plot structure and surviving themes. Although published in 1866, Crime and Punishment:S themes are as contemporary today· as they were at the time of the book's first publishing. Crime and Punishment tackles subjects such as alienation, poverty and nihilism. However, the theme I hear discussed most often and the theme I view as most prolific in the text is the psychological study of crime and punishment. Dostoevsky is known for producing great psychological works which are undercut by social, religious and political issues and institutions. Personally, I view Crime and Punishment as a classic black and white Film Noir and Dostoevsky as an Alfred Hitchcock like director. Like any great Film Noir, the viewer is in for a wild psychological and corporeal ride. The psychological tension in the work arises in two distinct moments. First, fairly quickly into the text, the audience knows Raskolnikov is a desperate, impoverished man who commits two gruesome murders. The audience is also aware of several of the other characters' downfalls including greed,. alcoholtsm and stalking. However, the reader must wait until the very end of the text before Raskolnikov's punishment for committing murder · is revealed; at roughly 500 pages a reader has quite a long wait. When Raskolnikov's personality dramatically swings and he carries out his plan to murder pawnbroker Ivanovna and then her sister, who interrupts his plan, the reader acts as a witness to the crime. Dostoevsky plays with the spacing between the crimeiind the punishment to create a deeper psychological tension for Raskolnikov and the witness (the reader). Not only is Raskolnikov . tortured by the time span, which contributes to his guilt but so is the reader. The time span allows the reader to not only be physically affected but to also be emotionally affected. The time span allows the reader, as a witness to the crime, to be held effectively silent, unable to give testimony while Raskolnikov is with his family and with investigators. The second moment of psychological tension occurs when Raskolnikov 's mental state further deteriorates and he begins to relive his crime through nightmares, hallucinations and flashbacks . Raskolnikov reliving his crime forces the reader to also relive the crimes over again as well. Crime and Punishment is written as a corporeal novel, where the physicality and bodily nature of the crime and guilt are intensely portrayed and described. The reader is not simply along for the ride but actively involved in the text, feeling the same emotions and physical pains of Raskolnikov who Dostoevsky has granted access to his inner most psyche. When Raskolnikov falls physically ill with grief and guilt, ·the re,ader has intimate knowledge of Raskolnikov 's guilt and physical symptoms. Inside Raskolnikov's psyche, the reader not only feels his guilt but also feels guilt stemming from having _intimate knowledge of the crime, which the reader cannot unburden or do the right thing by testifying to the crime. While waiting for the actual punishment to be revealed, the reader comes to the realization that justice, according to the law, carries little weight as the real punishment is the mental anguish one experiences. Since Dostoevsky's writing allows the reader to become so entrenched in Raskolnikov's mind, a reader also comes to comprehend the mind games the other characters and Raskolnikov play. These consuming mind games are all inevitable punishments already set in place by the complexity of the human mind. The psychological elements of the text are what make Crime and Punishment an outstanding work and a classic which has stood the test of time. Few works have been able to replicate the way in which Dostoevsky is able to build a psychological profile, while still granting equal attention to setting, motives of the text and poetic flowing lines. I would argue that Dostoevsky's portrayal of character consciousness is the basis of many of the character ·representations and interpretations of self-awareness readers have seen since. A novel with this much intensity and enriching knowledge into the human consciousness is too extraordinary not be read and reread. CR I l\ 1E 1 P U 1JJSl-l Fl (}l)()H I Cou rtesy of Sara Pisak · Sara's Score: @wilkesbeacon sara.pisak@wilkes.edu r �_J The Beacon -April 5, 2016 Opinion 16 Sturle_nts sha re~t-beir_vtews_o_n_Kesha__a ad_stoppJag assa uIt By Aislinn Speranza · Special to the Beacon . Recent headlines have revealed that singer and songwriter Kesha - famous for her hits ."Tik Tok" and "We R Who We R" - wants to be relieved of her recording contract after claiming to be a victim of sexual assault for 10 years. The alleged assailant? Her producer, Dr. Luke. After being denied the ability to break her contract with Dr. Luke, Kesha was called a liar who is trying to "extort contract negotiation and money," according to a Rolling Stone article. "I doubt that someone would lie about something like that,"· said sophomore Patrick Lindmeier. "I think she should be relieved of her contract because I think nobody should be forced to have to deal with the person that c_ommitted the crime against them." · Sophomore Jordan Lindley agrees. "Kesha should be able to be freed from her contract given the situation," said the cross-country school record holder. "The situation is messed up and she shouldn't be in a contract with -someone who abuses/assaults her like that." At this point, allegations against Dr. Luke are simply that - allegations. He has not been found guilty by the court system, · and he has denied the accusations against victims of sexual assault within their first 15 weeks at college; however, only five percent of these students report it. "I'm not surprised," said sophomore Michael Henne. "People just don't want others to know about it. They don't want to be thought of as something less." Unlike Henne, sophomore Morgan Fuller and freshman Emily Wirth were shocked by the facts presented. "It is surprising that this many students do get sexually assaulted but definitely when you come to college, you're always told what to do and what rocedures concludes. As individuals, especially men, if they change their visual towards women, I think that'll help a lot more. Everyone needs to l).ave respect for each other." Want to read more? Read Columnist Allison Rossi's thoughts about Kesha online at www.thebeacon.com. ____ __'---------------------------- ..._ _._ • You Just found it at ..... MavflQWer Crossing · ✓A, artments Proud o be pet friendly* (certain breed restrictions~') • Heat· Included • 2 Bedrpom specials now going fastl • Washer/ Dryer in every unit him. Freshman Nick Evangelista believes that Kesha is making the situation more dramatic than it needs to be. "I can see. her being money hungry and try to make a publicity stunt out of it," the prospective environmental engineer said. After hearing about Kesha for the first time, Thomas Krustick believes more evidence is needed to free her of her contract. The freshman thinks · the dispute would be civil rather than criminal. "I feel like there should be some solid evidence· if she was physically or sexually abused. There would be reports filed on that . separately." · Not rt?porting the abuse immediately is very common, especially at a college level. That is why Kesha supporters like Lady Gaga and Diane Warren were passionate about spreading awareness through the "It's On Us" organization and other organizations against sexual assault. According to . The Other Freshman 15, one in five women and one in six men are and precautions to follow when in that situation." "I educated myself," pharmacy freshman Geraldine Ojukwu said. "People need to talk about it more and educate themselves. It's a stigma from a male and female perspective. It's a very repressed subject." Kesha and other celebrities prove that sexual assault is a difficult subject to talk about. How do we · combat sexual assault and make it easier to talk about? 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The Beacon - April 5, 2016 Opinion 17 �_J The Beacon -April j, 2016 Opinion 18 Letter to the -Editor: Thank you Public Safety for your presence on campus alone. Even if a student doesn't have a friend to walk with, they can call public safety and ask for an escort. For those that argue further steps can be taken to increase campus safety, that;t something else that is true of anywhere. However, I am pleased with the improvements I have seen and can say firs t-hand that I feel safe. As a student who is earning a wellrounded education, experiencing amazing opportunities and receiving guidance from outstanding professors, I wouldn't want someone to miss out on an education here because they're scared of what they've heard. By Alyssa Mursch Special to The Beacon As a student of Wilkes University, I take it personally when our campus is labeled as "unsafe:' Not only does this scare away potential students from an education with incredible professors, a welcoming and tight-knit community an~ a vast am ount of clubs and activities, it's also untrue. Living in Wilkes-Barre is just like living in any city. I won't deny that there are areas we shy away from, but that is true anywhere. I have attended this university for more than two years and have never felt unsafe on campus. Public safety has a strong presence on campus and I see them multiple times a day. At night, I will stay at the library late without fear of walking the short distance to my apartment because I know campus security as well as my peers are looking out for me. · Moreover, I have seen Wilkes take great The Beacon/Gabby Glinski The Public Safety building, at 148 S Main St., houses the officers who patrol campus. strides to further enhance our safety. They have taken actions such as arming five out of the 16 public safety officers who have Act 120 training, which requires more than 700 hours of comprehensive training covering every aspect of law enforcement and firearm management. Along with steps taken by public safety, students also take conscious· steps to enhance their safety. There have been efforts to raise awareness and ensure that no one walks Do you think Wilkes is a safe campus? Let us know: @wilkesbeacon @wilkesbeacon alyssa.mursch@wilkes.edu Vegetarian shaming: Why am I not allowed to abstain from meat? By Ian Valles Staff Writer In the past year, I have slowly been weaning myself off of meat. A couple of months ago, I decided to tell my friends, my mother and my significant other. Almost universal acceptance was what I received from them, and that's all I expected from the matter. A couple of weeks later, I was busy ordering food before a class at Which Wich, and I 'complained to myself out loud that there aren't enough vegetarian options, I overheard another student say I should "get over it and eat a burger:' This was a person whom I did not know, and had no business commenting on what I had said, yet they felt the need to chastise my dec-ision to not eat meat, and my feelings that there was not a fair amount of selections. Another time, someone asked me why I didn't get any meat for my meal. I plainly told them that I don't eat meat, unless when absolutely necessary. They took great offense to this statement, and said that there was "nothing wrong with eating meat" and that I should "stop judging [them) :' It is of great irony that they accused me of judging them, when they were sitting across from me, persecuting my choice, which they had asked me about in the first place. I have received more of the same criticism, as has my boyfriend who also adopted a similar vegetarian lifestyle. We are constantly sent snide remarks and angry glares by passerby students, and even sometimes our friends, who are jaded that we won't eat meat with them when we are out having fun . I raise the - question, why can I not choose to eat meat, why is this such a public decision? I do not tell people that I am a vegetarian unless they ask. I am not the type of vegetarian who pr01potes the shaming of meat eaters. I just want to live my life how I see fit. Please leave you opinion out of my, and my boyfriend's choice to abstain from meat. We do not judge you-for not eating meat, so please do not judge us for choosing not to. What are some of your favorite vegetarian dishes? Tell us on Twitter @wilkesbeacon @wilkesbeacon ian.valles@wilkes.edu �19 Want your sport covered? Contact the sports editor: Rachel.1:eandri@wilkes.edu Wilkes ·Baseball SV\/eeps Del Val for First.Conference Win By Danny Van Brunt Asst. Sports Editor: ,er !SS ity as 3ar :ee. )nS nia ino for In a three-game series with Delaware Valley University, the Wilkes Baseball team defeated them three-for-three. "This season has been great so far. W~ hav·e taken a step forward this year, holding a record of 12-8," sophomore outfielder Darien Rivera said. The first game was played in Doylestown, Pa. and it was very close. It was a stand-off between the two pitchers, Wilkes pitcher Quinn Kelly and Delaware Valley's Jeremy Hefele, for seven innings. The first seven innings remained scoreless. The first score of the game came in the top of the eighth by Matthew Reese from Wilkes, after James Brown hit a double into the left center field gap. In the bottom of the eighth, Matt Kaster was brought in. to finish the inning. However, he gave up a single run to tie the game going into the final inning. In the final inning, Joe Champi led off the inning with a walk. Ryan Herbst then followed with a double, bringing Champi to third. Finally, Joshua Slocum hit a fly ball to send Champi home for the final poi_nt of the game. The game finished 2-1, and Kaster finished out the ninth without any following points. Wilkes had a tough start to the second game: Senior Marcus Leaf pitched, giving up four runs in the first inning and one in the second. This took Delaware Valley to an early 5-0 lead. In the bottom of the sixth, Wilkes Courtesy of GoWilkesU Josh Slocum hits sac fly to take the lead in game one of Del Val series. scored three runs off of three hits. The following inning, Champi hit a double and brought in two runs, which tied the score at 5-5. Ryan Herbst finished the game in the bottom of the ninth by hitting a homerun over the left field fence bringing Brown home with him. This gave the Colonels the second of three wins, with a final score of 7-5. In the final game, Wilkes remained in the lead throughout the game. Wilkes scored runs in the first, third and fifth, which put three points on the board. Delaware Valley posted two points on the board in the top of the second. It remained close until Wilkes had six hits in the bottom of the sixth, scoring five runs. The game ended 8-2. "What I like most about the team is that we are a family. We have grown to love one another and will always be there fot each other. Coming off a successful trip to Florida, we came and lost three conference games. However, we stayed focused and motivated, which drove us to our victory over Del Val. It felt good to get those wins under our belts to fuel our way for the rest of the season," Rivera said. @wilkesbeacon daniel. vanbrunt@wilkes.edu be two Jing ,ugh orm and Dr. Having a sucessful sports season? Let Sports Editor Rachel Leandri know! no@ rachel.leandri@wilkes.edu r �_J The Beacon - April 5, 2016 Sports ff,.:_ ~ r... 1.. 2~ ' Co-cu rric4J ar allows students to "R.oast and Toast" coaches, professors By Evan Willey Sports Writer In honor of teacher appreciation w~ek, Zebra Communications has something special up its sleeves. The Embrace a Child in Tanzania account team for Spring 2016 has prepared an event that allows students to honor some of their favorite professors and coaches, while raising awareness and funds for their account. The group is hosting the Roast N' Toast of local educators and coaches as well as a favorite wing eating competition. The event will take place April 14 at 7:30 p.m. in Wilkes University's Henry Student Center ballroom. There will be an entrance fee of $5 that covers all the wings and other foods you can eat, not to mention the chance to roast and/or toast your professor or coach. Students are encouraged to get up on stage and say a few things about one of their mentors that has left a lasting impression on them. It will cost $1 a minute to roast or toast your mentor of choice. There will also be a DJ present entertaining the audience in between speeches. The main goal of this event is to raise awareness of issues in Tanzania, especially inequalities in access to education for the general public. The event also plans to raise funds to sponsor two young girls and a young boy from Tanzania for education, clothing, school supplies, etc. Dr. Linda Winkler, founder of the organization, has a desired amount of$3,000 to raise this semester for three young children who cannot afford to obtain an education, and it is for this reason that the ECA account team are ho)ding the event. Any excess funds will support Kihinga George, a success story from the EAC account team. Throughout the years, all the funds Zebra has raised has given Kihinga the opportunity to go to high school and receive a diploma. He is now enrolled in a Tanzanian University because of the volunteerism at Wilkes. To continue this legacy of providing for others, the EAC account team is more motivated than ever to reach their goal. Zebra Communications · is a student run public relations agency from Wilkes University. This semester, the advanced PR class is not just a public relations class, but also an integrative media class. Jane Elrnes-Crahall and Sarah Moore coteach the course to a mix of communication studies majors and integrative media majors, brought together to combihe their individual EMBRAC E A CHILD in tanzania Logo by Zebra Communications skills for a better outcome. Both professors have chosen the· accounts Zebra will be taking and which students will work on each account team together. Working on the Embrace a Child in Tanzania account are returning account members: Evan Willey, Marcus Leaf, and Rachel Leandri. This account team has two new members: Eric Casey and Annie Stauffer, who have never worked on the Embrace a Child account team before. The account team is very excited for this event and encourages everyone to come out and celebrate teacher appreciation week with a Roast N' Toast of Your Prof or Coach. This will be a chance reminisce with your educators while raising money for a great cause. Off Campus Premium Student Housing APARTMENTS Studio, 1, 2, & 3 bedrooms Available June 1, 2016 �The Beacon - April 5, 2016 Sports 21 Interaction throu h intramurals shows Colonel Pride By Andre Spruell Asst. Sports Editor Intramurals are a great way to stay in shape and meet some great people by bonding and having fun while playing sports. What are intramurals? They are a chance for students to get with their friends and assemble teams to play two games a week during the fall or spring semesters. This semester, the intramural sports are indoor soccer, basketball, volleyball and floor hockey. "This is my second year being the Intramural Coordinator, and comparing this spring's turnout to last spring's turnout, there has been an even ·greater interest level and way more participation than the fall semester;' said Stefan Thompson; director of intramurals and assistant coach of the men's basketball team. Each year, the intramural offerings, especially in the spring ~emester, keep drawing more people in, with indoor soccer and basketball being the most popular sports among the students. Sophomore accounting major Brian Schumaker, who is curreptly participating in intramural basketball, said, "I didn't get a chance to play last year, but playing this year The Beacon/Purvit Patel Junior Marcellus Hayes participates in an intramural game of basketball this past Wednesday night. has been really fun because I get to spend time with my friends and make new ones along the way. Also, it is a nice get away from being in class and doing work all the time:' Part of the reason why there have been so P11zzledon how to reach students? many students participating in intramurals is the fact that now, students who play a varsity sport on campus can still play that same sport on an intramural team. For example, ~ member of the men's or women's soccer team also has a chance to play indoor soccer, despite playing the sport on the varsity division 3 level. With this change, it allows equal opportunity for all students without restricting certain student-athletes and makes it more fun and competitive as a result. Sophomore wrestler Bilal Bici said, ''.After wrestling is over I am never really sure what to do besides lift. Being able to play soccer is a fun way for me to stay in shape during the offseason:' Perhaps the biggest takeaway from intramurals is that they are a great way for students to make connections and meet new people. Oftentimes students' relations*s are limited, perhaps only interacting in the classroom or the dining hall; intramurals give students another outlet to get to know one another. When asked if more students should play, Thompson said, ''.Absolutely! The greater the turnout of students, the more avenues of interaction are created, and I believe it builds a greater sense of Wilkes University pride and togetherness:' @wilkesbeacon andre.spurell@wilkes.edu What is your intramural sport up to? Tweet us BEACON > WILKES UNIVERSITY'S AWARD-WINNING CAMPUS s NEWSPAPER ProCare Physical Therapy e For more information, contact Ashley Evert, man~ editor Ashley.Evert@Wilkes.edu ,,> Your life. Our priority. 40 West Northampton St. Wilkes-Barre, PA Phone: (570) 208-0466 9 Located within the Wilkes-Barre YMCA l¥J We Accept ALL Insurances! r �_J C. By Purvit Patel & Efyse&Jzlewkz Sports Writer, Copy Edtlor Tori Ken is a senior $Qciol0&1 and , CrimiJlology major from Beacon. NtW' York. She graduated nm Beacon Uip School bi 2012. . Q: Who,,. would you·•· say i$ the 'most ~ ~ b i your life?Whyt . . A: '1he most ~ person in my • . WJ)Uld bemydadi }¥haittaught me so much ~the.,... and hes always been.my Q:Wbat WU the driving force ~ ~anefan. our decision to come to Wilkes? Q:Is there a ~ youliw~ life hr. A: 1he main reason I decided to come A: A ~ I live my~ by would be;• If to Wilkes was because of Coach ~ I youui't first.. you•re tasr -Ricky Bobby to play lacrosse bi COU. and get away from home. · Q: Whalcfues ~Colonel"~ to youf A: To always work hard md achieve your . Q: What are your hoi;,es for your final goal&! season as a Colonel? 2\: I have extremely high hope; for the Q: If yoq couW.have dinner witb a famous upcoming season. As a team work bard person from the~ who would it be? · and have so much potential. . A: If I had to have dinner witb a famous Q: When and . why did you first begin person from the past it would have to be with . •e playing lacro•? A: I first began playing lacrosse my freshman year ofbigh school. It·was a new program at·my high school and rve always wanted to try it. Over the years, I picked up the sport fairly quickly and rm glad I stuck with it. Q: Do you have other sports, interests, or hobbies off of the field? BigAng. Q: Does the lacrosse team have anything they would like to inform the student body? . A: 'Ihe Wilkes women's lacrosse team would like to inform the student body to always strive to be great. @wilkesbeacon purvit.patel@wilkes.edu �2 The Beacon• Aprils, 2016 Sports tg ty 0 h le >r is ie- 1- s off or hobbies of the1idd? A: I don't really d o ~ ljust go to the palot. Max .Apello 1 who hails from Sparta, NJ, : 8Who wo the most ·al person y? y dad; just a ~ an.a he hard, so tt llletokeepc . an keeppushing re all the t.hmf; He probably my best d. Q: What was your decision to c A: Coach Chris Q: What are for the . upcomingseason? A: I hope to make the tound of 16 at nationals. Q; · What are your ho~ for ·your next season as a Colonel? A: I may try out for the baseball team! Q: When/Why did· you first begin playing tennis? A: When I was 6, I started lessons in my hometown. ' . Q: Is there a q~you live your life by? A: "Live in the moment." Q: What does "'Be Colonel" mean to you? A: It means to be respectful and respectable and to always want more. · @wilkesbeacon purvit.patel@wilkes.edu Q: Do you have other sports, interests, r �_J - The Beacon -April 5, 2016 • � 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 <p>This is Wilkes University's <em>Beacon</em> Newspaper collection, 1947-present. We also have digitized copies of the <em>Beacon's</em> predecessors, <em>The Bucknell Bison Stampede</em>, 1934-1935 and <em>The Bucknell Beacon</em>, 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>.</p> <p></p> <p>Missing Issues:</p> <p>1947 August 8th<br />1947 September 5th<br />1947 October 3rd<br />1947 October 17th<br />1947 October 31st<br />1947 November 21st<br />1947 December 19th<br />1948 September 9th<br />1950 April 28th<br />1953 April 10th<br />1962 February 2nd</p> 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 2016 April 5th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2016 April 5 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/94e7cd841f1535fff010aa3b60b16174.pdf 9a1c73d052055932cdbdc13ec7c65489 PDF Text Text The Beacon - April 19, 2016 I . Two students fight resistance from their bungees while racing to the end of the track; more photos on pages 4 and 8. The Beacon/Jesse Chalnick r �_J The Beacon - April 19, 2016 The: News Have a breaking story or ·a press release to send? Contact the news editor: sarah.bedford@wilkes.edu SG Notes: Club reports, engineering, WACA . Fund requests; Club recognition; ASME By Jen Baron Staff Writer A News - Gabt>Y punski. h l.A&E - Austin Ely .•pinion --Luke Modrovsky Sports - Danny Van Brunt, Andre ~ - DESIGN EDITORS, t4icole Kutos Israel Rodnguez ,. Jimmy Musto KahdiJab Venable lnterestedinfoinln9tbe Beacon?To learn more•~ the ,-,ltlot. we offer and what you can do, contact james.Jaskot~lbs.ef, 130 8. ftiver-· ~ •" First F l o o r , ~ Hall WIikes ·Uniteraity Wllkes-BamJ, PA 18766 Phone· (570) 498-5903' www.thewilkesbeacon.com 7 On Wednesday, Wilkes University's Student Government held its weekly meeting. The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Club delivered their annual club report. IEEE organizes the annual Engineering Olympics where students from local high schools compete for money in a competition. They are also hosting a paper contest later this month. Some fundraisers ' IEEE has done are selling fleece quarter zips and they are currently selling ceramic mugs. For community service, they plan to participate in the Big Event and they talk to local high school students about the engineering program at Wilkes. The Pennsylvania Society of Professional Engineers (PSPE) Club also delivered their club report. For community service, they · participate iri Math Counts, which is their largest event, and they also participate in Big Event with IEEE. They also will conduct an ethics panel luncheon with a panel of professional engineers. . The Ham Radio Club also delivered · its club report. The members had a testing event last month and they will be haVIng one later this month. The club works with the national weather service and participates in the same community service events as IEEE and PSPE. The Gold Bar Club delivered its report. The club coordinates community service events for students. This year, members hosted the veterans SK, where they worked with the Wyoming Valley Veterans Council, Toys for Tots, campus clean up in November, and letters for soldiers. The Wilkes African Culture Association (WACA) came in to talk about the status of their club. The club has been inactive for many years, but there is a movement to bring it back and active on campus. They want to make students familiar with different cultures and give back to the community. Enactus, a community of student, academic, and business leaders, delivered their club report and had a fund request. This year, they have had mixers, weekly executive and team meetings, as well as fundraising meetings. They also have presentation practices to prepare for a regional competition. The club also helps coordinate the· Kirby Lecture · and participates in community service projects. The club has made a $600 profit from selling T-shirts this year. Future plans include participating in club day, selling T-shirts, continuing partnerships, and attending the national competition. Enactus is requesting $2,000 from Students Governemlit to attend a national conference in St. Louis from Mary 15th to the 18th. The funds will cover airfare and hotels. The club will vote next week on allocations. The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) dub made a fund request for the second week. The club requested $1,500 for the car show on Sunday, April 17 The full amount allocated for the ASME car show. The Human Resources (HR) Club came in for club recogni(ion. They are trying to start the club and would like to be a Student Government recognized club. Their mission is to give students the opportunity to network with faculty and the Wilkes community. They want to create lasting connection that will promote success and service to others. The club wants to get involved in the community and research what promotes employee satisfaction and student satisfaction in order to implement those findings. Students will learn personal and professional skills and is valuable to all majors. Student Government will vote next week about the request. The Pre-Pharmacy Club discussed additions that were made to the constitution. These include that they are an undergraduate club and they added a chairperson for the pharmacy school senate. Event Entrepreneurship presented on the "As Colonel We All Fit Together," event that will occur on April 27 from 8 to 9:30 p.m. The event will have s'mores, t-shirt making, light it up blue sidewalks and buildings, and an autism tree. $1 , 950.59 was requested. The council reviewed the Treasurer's report. The current budget is as follows: All College: $0.00, GeQeral Funds: $9,168.13, Conference: $474.10, Spirit: $1,440 for a Student Government total of $11,082.23. spread.............12 opinion..;....... 14 • sports...:........ 19 �News The Beacon - April 19, 2016 3 *2016* STUDENT * * *GOVERNMENT * * * ELECTIONS * * * * * * * * * * * * * role in improving the campus diversity climate. Santana also had the opportunity of mentoring students from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, and she hopes to continue to be a positive agent of change as she pursues the role of MSC president. Santana believes that she is . qualified not only from her unique experiences and interactions on campus, but also having completed safe space training, receiving the D.I.V.E silver level certificate, and having served as MSC community service coordinator for the 2015-2016 school year. STUDENT GOVERNMENT PRESIDENT COMMUTER COUNCIL PRESIDENT Allie Grudeski Allie Grudeski is currently a junior Pharmacy major and Business Management minor and has served as a member of Student Government for 3 years. She held the position of Executive Recording Secretary during her sophomore year with the responsibilities of taking minutes, keeping · attendance, and planning the Big Event. She currently holds the position of Executive Vice President where she has worked one-on-one with clubs as well as planned the Bubble Bash and Block Party. Outside of Student Government, Allie is also a mentor to first year students as well as one of the Colonel Sidekicks. Sarah Bedford Sarah Bedford is a junior Communication Studies and Political Science double major. Currently in her second year as Commuter Council President, she hopes to be elected for a third year into the position. Sarah has worked to improve the commuter and off-campus parking system as well as to create a commuter lounge on campus. Prior to running, she was aware that there were obvious issues with commuter parking and felt that there was more to be done. Engaging in dialogue with both Student Affairs, Public Safety and Student Government, she continues to work towards a more succinct system to better service the student body. Sarah hopes to continue to work and serve as a voice to commuter students. • -PROGRAMMING BOARD PRESIDENT Valerie Woods Valerie Woods is running for the WUPB presidential position. Val served as the president for the 2015-2016 school year and discovered a love for event planning. Val is a Marketing and Management major with a leadership and women's and gender studies minor. She hails from Lancaster PA and has a love for Starbucks and traveling. She has been on WUPB since her freshman year and has headed events such as Pizza Wars, and planned the Hoodie Allen concert. MULTICULTURAL STUDENT COALITION PRESIDENT ·santana Kiara Velez While attending Wilkes University, Santana witnessed and played an active IRHC PRESIDENT Rachel Wood • IRHC PRESIDENT Rebecca Kilkenny Rebecca Kilkenny is a junior electrical engineering student. She has ·been in the Inter-Residence Hall Council for two years; one year on the general board and another on the executive board as the parliamentarian . She is also in clubs such as the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Society of Women Engineers (SWE) and Pennsylvania Society of Professional Engineers (PSPE). She has helped with events such as the engineering Olympics, car show, amazing race and order of the engineers. She has helped with many of the IRHC events as well. She plans to take all of these experiences over the last three years and use them to better the Inter-Residence Hall Council, get more students involved and put on great event1> to get more on campus participation. She wants to plan events such as movie nights, trivia nights, and much more with the help from other executive board members and the general board. Rachel Wood is currently a sophomore pre-pharmacy student, and will be a first year pharmacy student next school year. She served as an active general board member of IRHC her freshman year and held the position of vice presiaent of IRHC this current year. She has had the privilege to work closely with the current president and learn how to organize and run meetings and events. She is a determined, organized person who likes to take control of situations. She is excited to pelp the other members' ideas for events and residence hall improvements come to life. She wants to be able to hold an event once a week for residents on campus as well as hold an event for the freshman on the first week of school to introduce them to the club. . r �.J The Beacon - April 19, 2016 News 4 Gardner Educational Forum; Mussari Block Party Fun on the Greenway What is success; life lessons More photos on page 8 Anniversary of the awarding of the Medal of Honor at the Medal of Honor convention in Gettysburg. Mussari describes it as "one of the most difficult undertakings of my What started out as a rainy, dreary day lifetime:' quickly turned to sunshine on the afternoon When asked to describe his personal of April 7. Students and faculty members philosophy of teaching, part of it revolved filed into Marts 214 and, as they sat down, around the ideas of experiential learning they found a blank notecard on the desk in and making students accountable. What is front of them. Everyone quickly realized most important, Mussari explained, is when that they needed to use the card to write "a teacher tells students what. they need to down an answer to the question projected know, not what they want to know:' on the screen. The most important educational What is success? experience of Mussari's life came when he This was how Dr. Tony Mussari began his was a junior in high school and his teacher lecture for the Drs. Robert S. and Judith A. . told him, "When I assign five pages, from Gardner Educational Forum Series. This now on, you will do 10:' His teacher saw year was Mussari's fifth year presenting at potential in him, pushed him, and told him Wilkes in either classes or the lecture series. what he needed to hear. The ·Educational Forum Series is a When talking about this moment, lecture series developed by the Garders that Mussari said, "It changed my entire life celebrates the teaching philosophy that not because, from then on, I was willing to do all learning takes place in the classroom. the extra five pages:' Mussari was invited to strengthen and In addition to his achievements with support this philosophy with his lecture documentaries, Mussari was asked to share titled, "Rules of the Road to Success: Life what he believes have been his biggest Lessons from Experience:' accomplishments in life. In the .realm of Since Mussari's presentation was education, Mussari is most proud of his grounded in the importance of learning ability to take a fledgling program in mass from experiences, he was asked to reflect communications and turn it into a very on his life and the pivotal moments that successful program. worked to shape his views and outlook on What Mussari explained to be his biggest the world. accomplishment in life was not something Mussari, when asked about where he grew that many people would even consider. Most up, described -himself as a "local boy;' as he often, accomplishments are determined by is a graduate of St. Mary's High School. For success, but Mussari said that being able to postsecondary education, Mussari attended deal with any crisis that comes along in life King.College where he majored in History is what he has been most proud of. and minored in Psychology. He received As the interview came to an end, Mussari his MA in American History from Niagara was asked: If you could send a message to University, his PhD in American History the world in 30 seconds, what would it be? from the University of Iowa, and his EdD First, Mussari recited a prayer that he says from Lehigh University. every night: "Lord let us find a pathway to In 1969, Mussari accepted a one-year peace in our communities, in our countries, visiting professorship at "a college down and across the world:' the street;' which turned out to be a 37He then continued with his message year long career. While teaching at King's, stating, "We have to learn how to love Mussari and his wife, Kitch, started their one another and how to understand one own documentary film company. another, especially those people who are The two produced numerous different than we are. We have to find a way documentaries. Two notable ones Mussari · to stop the carnage· that just draws all of addressed were the 'regional television our energy. We have to find a way to reach program, Windsor Park Stories, and Face of out· to one another, across the divide, and America Journey, which they began in 2010. appreciate our humanness, our potential, Mussari said · that his biggest our fragileness, and our need to love. We accomplishment in the years he made need a new army of the kind:' docullJ.entaries was the ability to produce · Windsor Park Stories with little to no . . . .@wilkesbeacon ·finding for almost 11 years, as well as the , jennifer.baron 1@wilkes.edu film he and his wife made about 150th By Jen Baron Staff Writer 7 The Beacon/Theresa Couchara Beacon photographers Jesse Chalnick and Purvit Patel weren't left out either. The Beacon/Jesse Chalnick Students get a chance to try their ha~d at being a hungry hippo. �The Beacon - April 19, 2016 5 News WGS department holds product drive to benefit local homeless ByToni Penello Staff Writer A Huffington Post article written by Jessica Kane last May calculated that a woman will spend an estimated $18,171 in her lifetime to take care of a bodily function over which she has no control: her menstrual cycle. That's $18,171 more dollars than a person with a Y chromosome will spend. Why is that extra X chromosome so expensive, and how do local homeless women tend to this inevitable monthly issue? The Women's and Gender Studies Department at Wilkes is taking a step to help women overcome this obstacle. The Women's and Gender Studies department is holding a feminine hygienl! drive, from which 100 percent of proceeds will go to Ruth's Place, a local women's shelter. The department is requesting pads, tampons, baby wipes, panty liners and other feminine hygiene products, as well as coupons for these products. Donations can be brought to Breiseth 323, the SUB lounge, or donation boxes located in residence halls. "When people think homeless, they think of veterans and drug addicts, but they think of men, because women have kids and stuff, so it's so much less safe for women to be homeless;' said Dr. Jennifer Thomas, chair of the department. The drive was the brain-child of psychology major and women's studies intern Alexandra Devarie, who said she was inspired by it being Victims' Awareness Month. "I wanted (Alexandra) to put on an event, and internationally menstruation is a barrier Courtesy of Alexandra Devarie to women's education;' Thomas stated. Thomas pointed out the efforts taking place in third world countries, where girls' periods are causing them to miss a significant amount of school because they lack the funds for hygiene products and may lack water in schools. "That leads us to here to where we take for granted how expensive it is to be a woman compared to a man;' Thomas said, adding that the discussion was brought up in class and one of her male students had never thought of the issue of menstruation in homeless women before. ·· In addition to the drive, which is projected to be taking place until late - May, the · department will be making other fundraising efforts, which students can keep an eye out for. "We are definitely going to do a bake sale type-deal to fund raise and we will also have a donation jar that individuals can feel free to donate to if they wish;' Devarie said. ~ , @wilkesbeacon toniann.pennello@wilkes.edu Wilkes, Kings: Womelfs an4 Gender Studies Conference • The Beacon/Jesse Chalnick Students, faculty and staff from Wilkes University and King's College gathered on April 11 and 12 for the 5th annual Women and Gender Studies Conference on Women, Politics and Activism. Students teamed up with faculty to discuss prevalent issues on a variety of topics. . r �_J The Beacon - April 19, 2016 News 6 A very ''fracking'' spirited panel, April 14 panel discussion ByToni Pennello Staff Writer "Frack it or Leave it," a panel discussion which took place on April 14 in the Henry Student .Center Ballroom, spurred a discussion of opposing viewpoints as well as some anger in the audience. The panel was moderated by Wilkes political science professor Dr. Thomas Baldino, who began by thanking political science honor society Pi Sigma Alpha who provided most of the funding as well as Department Chair Dr. . Kyle Kreider and Dean Paul Riggs and other administrative staff who provided support. The panel was kicked off by Philadelphia Inquirer journalist Andrew Maykuth, who presented what Baldino described as an unbiased viewpoint. Maykuth discussed the great strides that have been made in the industry of fracking, pointing out that in his recent time visiting fracking sites he has noticed that efforts have "moved out of exploration and into production:• He described the boom of shale gas drilling by saying "immediate economic prosperity trumped environmental concerns." When discussing Pennsylvania's fracking policy, Maykuth said that the legislature is constantly "playing catch-up;' citing·the fact that regulations were not made regarding the dumping of waste water resulting from fracking until · drinking water in certain regions was affected. Associate professor of political science Sarah Pralle from Syracuse University spoke next, taking a more opinionated, proenvironment stance on the issue. She explained that she and her environmentally sensitive colleagues initially saw the drilling of shale gas as a good thing, because it would burn cleaner than other fossil fuels such as ,oal and oil. However, the sentiment changed as soon as the other environmental impacts were explored. According to Pralle, the federal government has been fairly "MIA" when it comes to fracking policy, leaving the jurisdiction to regulate in the hands of states and localities. The fracking industry, according to Pralle, is exempt from certain laws that would regulate it such as the Safe Drinking Water Act, and the usually mandatory submission of a toxic release form that would _list the toxi_ns that might enter the environment from fracking. "Congress isn't doing much of anything these days, which supports the status quo," Pralle said. Pralle also explained that the uncertainty associated with the environmental effects of fracking has bred mistrust among citizens, as has the arguably sketchy nature of the industry's evasion of regulations. Michael Helbing, an attorney from Pennfuture presented another anti-fracking case, talking about specific environmental impacts of fracking, and spent a lot of time discussion methane emissions. . The methane em1ss10ns, Helbing explained, were significant contributors to the greenhouse effect and climate change. Helbing also discussion opposing advantages to fracking, which he said are "new and significant." Other environmental concerns addressed by Helbing were deforestation, chemicals, air quality, destruction of infrastructure, and more. . . Attorney Lee S. Piatt ofRosenn Jenkins and Greenwald proposed the only moderately pro-fracking stance. Overall, Piatt's argument, which he described as the "common sense, layman's" argument, was that leaving natural gases in the ground would be detrimental to the economy, and also that not using shale gas would be more detrimental to the environment than using it. This is because the shale gas is a cleaner alternative to other fossil fuels. Shale gas would present "some degree of improvement," according to Piatt. The panel was relatively uneventful and smooth until the questions section of the panel. Two audience members took the opportunity to present their own opinions on the issue of fracking, and both were overwhelmingly opposed. One audience member called angrily for the destruction of capitalism, while the other directed his loud, angry comment about the benefits of fracking not outweighing the detriments at Piatt. .~ • @wilkesbeacon toniann.pennello@wilkes.edu The Beacon/ Ton i Pennello Top- From left to right: Michael Helbing, Lee S. Piatt, Sarah Pralle, and Andrew Maykuth Center- Dr. Thomas Baldino moderates the panel discussion.., Bottom- Sarah Pralle presents her discussion with Helbing and Maykuth to her left and right. �The Beacon - April 19, 2016 Life, Arts & Entertainment 7 Life, Arts & Entertainment Have a story or want your event to be featured? Contact the Life, A&E Editors: Nicole.Zukowski@wilkes.edu or Justin.Topa@wilkes.edu Rhyming to his future wife; surprise proposal happens at Talent Show By Kimberly Hein Staff Writer Corey Bullock had a special performance planned for the MSC Talent Show on April 7. He performed a rap where he proposed to his girlfriend of 2 years and 9 months, Emily Grullon. At the end of the rap, he said the line 'J\s long as I got you, I know I'll be alright. Forever in my life so I gotta ask:' and then he asked her that one special question to become his wife. When Corey got down on one knee, the whole crowd flooded around the couple whether it was to get a picture, or just to see what was going on. Senior, Tyheed Jackson, one of the hosts at the talent show said, "There were tears coming out of people's eyes; it was a really cool experience!" "She didn't see it coming at all. I told her I was performing one of my other songs and I even went as far as to practice that song in front of her to make sure she had no idea. Once the slide show came on and she saw her picture on the screen, I think she started to question everything. Her face was priceless," Bullock said. best ofluck. Corey stole the show with the Grullon admits that she was speechless proposal and I give him a lot of respect for whlle the proposal was happening. preparing a song· and expressing•his love "I was so confused when I saw my picture for his fiance:• Jackson said. pop up. I thought to myself, 'Oh my gosh The couple began talking when Grullon what is he about to do?' I looked at him lived in Florida and Bullock lived in probably with a confused look on my face Wilkes-Barre. After about six months of and he just smiled at me from the stage:• talking long distance, Grullon moved back Grullon stated. to Wilkes-Barce. The couple instantly had As soon as she heard him start rapping, their first date that took place at the mall. "The second I started walking towards she instantly got butterflies. She said that the rap was beautiful and the lyrics meant him, he ran over to me and lifted me up so much to her. and hugged me. We just spent the date "We didn't look away from each other . walking, talking and goofing around. I the entire time he was rapping. It was just was incredibly nervous so his silliness such a special moment," she continued. definitely helped to break the ice," Grullon Leading up to the proposal, Bullock only stated in regards to the date. 'J\s corny as this sounds I would say I told people on a need-to-know basis. He told the people that he needed help from knew I wanted to marry her the very first to pull it off as well as her family. day we met when she came back up from Tyheed Jackson was one of the few people Florida," Bullock stated. who had to keep this secret and he admits When looking towards the future, that seeing this take place was a very cool Grullon said that she is looking forward experience. to marrying the love of her life and being "I didn't know how to react so I just able to come home to her husband. She screamed and was smiling from ear to ear. said that it will be nice knowing that no It was very exciting and I wish them the matte what happens throughout the day, she knows that it would be okay because she would be able to see him at home and he will make everything better. When talking about life after college, Bullock said, "I'm not the materialistic type of person. Whether I'm working a career in criminology or if my music gets bigger, either way I'll be happy and successful because I already have the most important part of my life, and that's Emily. I know we both have a bright and exciting future ahead of us:• Bullock admits that · he went back and forth with nerves before the proposal. He said, "For the most part though, I wasn't nervous . because we've been together so long, we are one another's rock. I found my soul mate, and I knew it was all going to be alright:' . . .@wilkesbeacon ~ kimberly.hein@wilkes.edu Photos Courtesy of Bullock and Grullon On April 7, Corey Bullock performed a rap song to propose to Emily Grullon during the MSC Talent Show. r �...J The Beacon - April 19, 2016 Life, Arts & Entertainment 'Go Big or Go Home' Block Party 8 11 Victim's Resource Center Shares M~ssages By Austin Ely Asst .Life, Arts & Entertainment Editor survivors and victims a face and voice against the violence they experienced. The second display featured within Barnes and Noble and across the Wyoming Valley is known as the "Shoe Project:' This · display consists of the shoes worn by sexual assault victims accompanied by a sheet of paper giving a glimpse into the various · situations in which these men, women and children found themselves victimized. "This is the shoe they found in his backyard the next day," said one of the attached stories. "They still haven't found The Victim's Resource Center has set up a number of powerful displays throughout · the Greater Wilkes-Barre region, including one within the cafe of our Barnes and Noble College Bookstore located on South Main Street in Wilkes-Barre. The displays provide victims of violence, sexual assault and rape a chance to tell their stories of survival, while demonstrating to the community a small sample of the violent acts that haunt members of our own communitjes. The first display is called the "Clothesline Project" and consists of shirts designed by survivors or family members of victims of rape, sexual assault and incest. . · According to the display, the shirts . are made by victims from Wyoming, Luzerne and Carbon counties. The "Clothesline Project" is part of a national and international project, which gives I me:' On the display card, the Victims Resource Center provides a support number, 1-610379-0151, for those experiencing or those who knows someone who is experiencing sexual violence. It also suggests visiting their website, www.vrcnepa.org for information about services and help. ~ @wilkesbeacon ~ austin.ely@wilkes.edu __ wi kil President Leahy watches and takes photos as students play a life-size version of Hungry Hungry Hippos....,....,. co fir, pe Ut'h ..• ";,i.,\t ,\ '6·,\0t' . (D re, ev1 be wl Beacqn photographer Purvit Patel, sophomore, and Ally Rossi, sophomore, duke it out with giant crayons. The Victim's Resource Center has set up a number of powerful displays throughout the Greater Wilkes-Barre region, including one within the cafe of our Barnes and Noble College Bookstore located on Sout h Main Street. of Tn I'n aI toe �The Beacon - April 19, 2016 Life, Arts & Entertainment 9 Reach_New Heights ~ -Climbing Club Encourages with 'Vertical Dancing' New Members to Join By Amanda Bialek Staff Writer • Price enjoys moving and turning her feet and leaning back while climbing. . "I like rock climbing for its physical Why not come out and climb to new contortion," she said. heights at the Wilkes Rock Wall or Rock Price finds this activity to be mentally Gym? Whether you want to observe, belay relieving because you can't really think of or climb, there is something for everyone anything else when you are focusing on the to try. climbing in front of you. There is open rock wall climbing available Rock climbing, which is also called to students on Mondays and Fridays from "vertical dancing;' is . not only an 7 to 9 p.m. in the University Center on exhilarating experience but it also allows Main (UCOM). The rock wall is about 30 people to connect with others and hang feet tall and offers both beginner to more out together for a good time. advanced climbing. If you're nervous about climbing for Students also have the opportunity to first time, Price recommends coming and climb at the Wilkes-Barre Rock Climbing learning how to belay. Gym located on South -Main Street. The According to climbing.about.com, gym is open for students every week on belaying is the technique for holding the Wednesday nights from 5 to 10 p.m. It climbing rope and costs $10 for an turning it into entire semester to "It's a pretty amazing · a safety tool to climb at the Rock make sure that the Gym. opportunity to fill your climber is secure. "It's a local run "Sometimes once business, and it's bucket up with some you understand a facility that has recreation that otherwise how something everything from works its easier to no rope climbing, costs a lot outside of this trust it," Price said. which is called . t '' envrronmen . Wilkes offers bouldering, to lead free rock climbing Jill Price climbing which is and has access to Adeventure Education Coordinator pretty advanced additional climbing techniques;' said Jill that is offered at an Price, adventure education coordinator. inexpensive price at the local Rock Gym. According to indoorclimbing.com, rock "It's a pretty amazing opportunity to climbing gives you a great workout that fill your bucket up with some _recreatio~ both the mind and body will benefit from. that otherwise costs a lot outside of this Climbing as exercise helps you learn environment;' Price said. mental control, practice strength training, For more information, please contact engages all of your muscle groups, and also Jill Price at jill.price@wilkes.edu or the improves your balance and coordination Wilkes-Barre Rock Gym at 570-824-7633. skills. Wilkes Adventure Education is also Price recalls that her heart was beating planning a number of trips and excursions very strong during her first time rock to celebrate the warmer spring weather. climbing in North Carolina because To see what types of adventures could she was so excited to have discovered be in store for our students, those within something new. the Wilkes University community are "I climbed up to the top really fast and encouraged to contact Price or stop in to then I didn't know how I was going to get the office. down;' Price said. "My legs were shaking @wilkesbeacon like crazy from both excitement and the Amanda.Bialek@wilkes.edu unknown:• By Jacob Chielli Contributing Writer available to the club is in the campus' UCOM gymnasium. "Our wall is a great spot to learn basic With one member, the Wtlkes skills;' Price said. University Climbing Club is off to a The best part is that the gym is free to rocky start. According to club president Wtllces students. On the other hand, the David Heinz, a freshman environmental Wilkes-Barre Rock Gym costs $9 per engineering major at Wtlkes University, person for a day pass, but there are some the club is starting at square one and benefits to that location. struggling to get a footing. "The other gym (Rock Gym) has a lot Although the club has been around more to explore. It's great for people to more than a decade, it is entering another learn, and for people who know a lot, to rebuilding stage. Jill Price, Adventure challenge themselves," she a,dded. Education coordinator and adviser to Many people are unaware of how the Climbing Club, says this is because challenging rock climbing actually is. the club recently had a lot ofleaders who "You will gain a new level of mental · graduated. Now, there is new leadership toughness and concentration," said Heinz, in place and she is e~cting growth to adding, "you can go at your own pace or follow. you can challenge yourse~ as much as you Another reason - . the Climbing want." Club is struggling,to gaiwDew members.. Currently; Heinz is trying to determine is because people are not aware it exists. the level of interest people have in climbing The Climbing Club was not present as an activity. If it is determined that there during Club Day, where students get is not enough interest to form a club, Heinz a chance to review all the student-run, intends to go on rock climbing events that extra-curricular activities. are sponsored by Adventure Education. Despite the lack of members, the club This means that in the future the is in a good position to take off at any Climbing Club and Adventure Education time. Wilkes-Barre sports two different may eventually morph together. climbing walls, both of which have @wilkesbeacon different qualities to offer climbers of Jacob.Chielli@wilkes.edu all skill levels. The first climbing wall Have any like . r �_J The Beacon - April 19, 2016 - Life, Arts & Entertainment ..Showcasing a wide range of talent from Kings and Wilkes students By Carlie Coolbaugh Staff Writer Lights, camera, action! On April 7, the MSC hosted the annual Wilkes-Kings Talent Show. The Multicultural Student Coalition group celebrates the diversity that is brought to Wilkes University and the community of Wilkes-Barre. The interesting aspect of this year's talent show was that King's College student performers were pinned against the Wilkes University student performers. During the event, many of the acts ranged from singing and dancing, to baton twirling and m~gic. · Raffle prizes were offered to attendees. Specific performances helped the WilkesKings judge panel narrow down the winners of the MSC 4th' Annual .Talent Show. Nicole Boyce, Kings, performed Adele's "Someone Like You" which landed her third place. Jasleen Kaur, Kings, performed a classic-modern mix Bollywood dance which awarded her second place. The first place winners claimed their title by performing a series of dances to a song mashup. The group included Wilkes student's Shamiah Baker, Kala Walker, Nia Williams, Michael Carberry and Nshimirimana Zawadi. Along with the amazing acts performed on that night, a freestyle rap ended in a successful proposal with two of our own Wilkes University students. Corey Bullock and Emily Grullon. The Multicultural Student Coalition holds activities through-out the ·year to help motivate intercultural understanding. @wilkesbeacon carlie.coo/baugh@wilkes.edu The Beacon/ Carlie Coolbaugh Wilkes students, winners of the MSC Talent Show, perform their dance to a song mashup. C'MON! WE KNOW YOU'VE GOT IT IN YOU! ~Donate Plasma Today~ Applicant Donors Earn up to $250 on your first FIVE donations Interstate Blood ano Plasma 665 Carey Ave. Wilkes-Barre PA 18702 The Beacon/ Carlie Coolbaugh Wilkes student, Havier Rodriguez performed at the MSC Talent Show on April 7. Rodriguez sang while his peer, Jared Powell, not pictured, freestyle rapped. HOURS: ·MONDAY-THURSDAY: 7AM TO 6PM FRIDAY: 7AM TO 4PM SATURDAY: 7AM TO 1PM �The Beacon - April 19, 2016 Life, Arts & Entertainment 11 Wilkes club urges (ommunity to go green with reusable bottles engineering major and Vice President of the SES said. Staff Writer During the fall semester, the students of U.S. landfills are overflowing with 2 SES conducted an experiment. They had million· tons of discarded water bottles other students taste test bottled water and alone. Water bottles have become more tap water. Fifty percent of the students than a luxury since the production of them preferred bottled, 33 percent preferred in the 1970's. the tap and 17 percent saw no difference Wilkes University encourages students between the two. In the end, both waters to go green and support the effort for a were from the exact same source. more eco-centric community. "We had a Water Taste Test Table in the The SES Club, Students for SUB during club hours ·where students Environmental Sustainability, works with were able to taste two different types of · many environmental organizations to help water: filtered · and tap. The cups were encourage university students, faculty and labeled with numbers so they had no idea the community of Wilkes Barre to recycle which water they were drinking;' stated if they are using water bottles or to stop Hodgins. · using them completely. Their main goal is Members of the SES keep urging students to educate people on the harmful effects to use reusable water bottles and replace plastics pose on the earth. ' bottled water with filtration systems. Both "SES has tried reducing the use of plastics are effective ways to stay green and save on Wilkes' campus by educating students some green. The Beacon/ Nicole Zukowski about plastic water bottles and the threat they · pose to · the environment;' Rachel . . . . @wilkesbeacon Harry the humpback whale rests on tables in the SUB as a reminder for the Hodgins, sophomore environmental ~ carlie.coolbaugh@wilkes.edu Wilkes community to reduce plastic use for a better environment. By Carlie Coolbaugh HUMANS OF WILKES UNIVERSITY • r �_J 12 The Beacon - A ril 19 2016 Written by Sarah Bedford History may repeat itself in the 2016 election as a potential Rep~lican Party realignment may be taking place. According to Wilkes University political science professor, Dr. Thomas Baldino, the stances taken by Republican front-runner Donald Trump reflect those of 40th President of the United States, Ronald Reagan. •«1 think we're seeing the same thing now. Trump's appealing to the same kind of voters Reagan appealed to: People who are socially conservative," and "law and order types:• Baldino explained. Trump has been dominating the headlines as his campflign to the presidency continues to shock and draw attention from the American electorate. Baldino explained that much of Trump's appeal to voters is.that he acknowledges their fears emphasizes with those angered by Washington gridlock. "There are thoughtful people who are Trump supporters because they are angry," Baldino said. "So you have Trump tapping into this other side of the electorate. They feel the government hasn't been tough enough on things like immigration." Baldino explained that Trump is not the only candidate gaining attention in this way. Democratic candidate, Sen. Bernie Sanders, has employed similar tactics. an& Design By Israel Rodriguez As more democrats also become angered with Washington rhetoric, many flock to Sanders and leave the Hillary Clinton camp to join what Baldino describes as populist politicians. Populists are those who appeaf to people's fears and angers, making promises to the people based on "what the people want to hear, not necessarily what they should hear," Baldino explained. For Sanders, this is connecting to young voters on issues such as higher education and free college tuition. While Sanders has been successful in reaching that demographic through social media, that isn't the only reason millennials support him. "It's not solely social media ... the message is genuine," Baldino said. While Trump can be found on social media and many suggest that his intentions are true, Baldino explains that it is Trump's character that captures voters' attention. "Trump built his candidacy around himself. Without that celebrity he wouldn't be who he is," Baldino explained. "It's Trump. It's not his position per se, it's Trump and how he represents those issues:• ,· The appeal to Trump is also in his ability to target some portions of the entire Republican partr while also reaching out to Demo.crats who feel the country is going in a direction they do not agree with. T �13 The Beacon -April 19, 2016 The Four Branches of the Republican Party Baldino explained that since the 1980s, the Republican Party can be broken into four categories: the establishment, libertarians, neo conservatives and the socially/ religiously conservative. All of the four categories existed under the Reagan administration. Establishment Republicans are those who focus on financial security, capitalism, free enterprise and minimal government involvement. The libertarian wing wants no government involvement. Neo conservatives are typically identified as the militant wing of party who project American authority and force on world stage. They are also known as "war hawks." Those who are part of the socially/ religiously conservative were not part of politics until the Reagan administration brought them in and shared similar religious sentiments. While Trump is able to gain supporters from both the right and left, it has many questioning what the new Republican party and who has found a pl~ce within the party. The Changing Image When one says "Republican" the image that may come to mind is white, affluent and male. But that is not what the typical Republican looks like today. Kyle Thomas, 19, explained that in many ways he does fit the Republican mold, except for one category. "Probably the fact that I'm a homosexual;' Thomas explained, "(and) maybe because I'm not a SO-year-old man," he added, laughing. Thomas explained that he sees the party changing in many ways as older generations die and the Millennial generation takes a new role. "I feel like it's shifting just because the people with the extreme old J fashion values - this is going to sound harsh - are dying. The new people coming into it have progressive views," Thomas said. "In the world now, you have to be more accepting and not judging," adding, "I think we're going to be open to more ideas." Some Republicans attribute this change to the independence of Republican voters. Dave Baloga, 57, elected Pennsylvania Representative Party State Committeeman who also serves as a union president, explained that many Republicans are not straight ticket voters and enjoy choice. "The beauty of Republican voters is that they are fiercely independent. We are immensely proud to be recognized as mavericks," Baloga said. "That causes problems as it fragments the votes but it is the spirit of the rugged individual ... that makes us this way." Baloga explained that even the use of party alignment isn't as relevant to voters as it may appear. "It is the ideals we desire, each one's criteria.is individually suited to the voter. It is tough for a Republican to vote straight party; it just does not feel right." , · Baloga explained that the Republican Party has become a traditional party as more voters and politicians find that societal views are changing. "It was an exciting time to see the huge field of Republican candidates speaking about more than the classic talking points as habitually has occurred in past presidential primaries;' Baloga said. "Now the narrow field is facing even more scrutiny as they are grilled on evolving situations nationally as well as globally. The lines between the parties are very starkly illustrated:' Ronald Espinosa, 22, who is the current Pennsylvania Deputy Director for Students4Trump explained that Trump has a way of addressing these values of the electorate while showing he has no favors to give to anyone. "People have to keep in mind it's his whole stance," Espinosa said. "He doesn't have supporters or backers." Thomas agreed, saying, "I think the fact that he has so much money and he could do whatever he wanted, but he's · taking time out of his life to run for president, says a lot:' Espinosa added his unique perspective as an immigrant from Brazil and how his views are most reflective of Trumps. "I'm an immigrant ... people make it seem that he doesn't want them to be here," Espinosa said on Trump's policy. "He wants thein to do it the right way... everyone is held accountable." The common sentiment between Espinosa and Thomas was that many individual's think there is a negative connotation with the term "Republican." "People try to hide it but I don't think you should hide the things you believe in," Espinosa said. "Everyone is entitled to their opinion and to have a voice." "I feel like everyone was too scared to say it because they were afraid this party won't accept me because I am this," Thomas said. That is why Espinosa said Students4Trump has had so much success. "It's nice to be around like minded people," Espinosa said. "People aren't judging you." To join Students4Trump, students can reach out to Espinosa at ronald. espinosa@wilkes.edu. The group can also be followed@Wilkes4Trump on Twitter. • @wilkesbeacon sarah.bedford@wilkes.edu RESULTS TO STUDENT MOCK ELECTION ■ CLINTON ■ SANDERS CRUZ ■ RUBIO ■ CARSON KASICH • TRUMP On April 8, high school students from across the re'gion participated in a mock election at the 16th annual Tom Bigler Journalism Conference. In total, 101 students participated. r �_J 14 Have an opinion or want to write a gu~st column? Contact the opinion editor: sara.pisak@wilkes.edu Why baseball is America's pastime Local sports director offers insight into baseball as a unifying culture By Eric DeBerardinis Guest Writer Eric DeBerardinis the Sports Director at WYLN-TV in Hazleton, covering all that Northeastern Pennsylvania has . to offer. He is a 2014 graduate of Penn State University and is originally from outside of Philadelphia. Estados unidos? " \ "Yeah!" "Beisbol?" "Yeah, errr, si!" "Sabes Puig? • "Well..:' "Sabes Chapman, Cespedes, Morales?" "How do I say this? I know who they are, but I don't KNOW them." That's a sampling of my most frequent conversation from a trip to Cuba two years ago. The exchange always concerned America's pastime. And it makes· sense, for a country stuck in the past. Pasti.me can be simply defined as a "hobby; but it's more appropriately a hobby that defines something. In this case, that something, is a big land mass. Third grade teachers stress the difference of homophones, "past" and "passed;' but in this regard, the words serve the same purpose. Examining the history of what we consider the "Big 4" sports in America, baseball has the longest 'past'. The first 7 baseball game was played in 1846, nearly three decades before · the first hockey game (1875); three-plus decades before football and four-plus before basketball. The advantage of time and the exposure due to time is a hiige benefit. Examining the very nature of baseball, it's a sport that literally passed time. No clock, no ties, non-stop for six months out of the year. Since the start of the 20th century, Major League Baseball regular seasons have consisted · of somewhere between 140 and 162 games. That everyday presence is essential to the growth and popularity baseball exp~rienced from the sport's infancy, even up until now. For half a year, baseball was and still can be a rallying point and a talking point. "Your" team serves as a unifying force that dictates emotions and updates on a daily basis. Courtesy of Eric DeBerardinis That consistency also symbolizes America, because baseball is relatable game·, and what could have and might and baseball is blue-collar. You have have, but didn't happen in the game. a bad day, go out, work hard, and try · "It's the craziest thing I've seen in my to make the next one better. You lose a life." game, in less than 24 hours, there is the That's what sports do, here. chance to improve, and win. That's what sports mean, here. And Follow me with this .. .ln a stand up when we started 'that', baseball took a special, South African comedian Trevor more t\}an comfortable lead · off first, Noah, characterized sports in _America compared to others. by saying, ''I've never seen more focus The media, as always, certainly played put on sports than anywhere else in the a role in developing the "America's world. pastime" reputation and America's '':Americans love their sports back to reputation for "putting more focus on front. _ sports than anywhere else in the world". "You analyze them. The comprehensive analysis began "You worship them. with newspapers and letters to newspaper "You watch the game before the gaine. editors and barbershop chats about what "You watch the game after the game. was written in newspapers. Baseball "You talk about what might happen in certainly translates well to radio, because the game. the inaction of a nine-inning affair "You talk about what's h_appening in outweighs the action. There's the pitch, the game. and there's a 30-second conversation "You talk about what happened in the related or unrelated until the next pitch. Just like the conversations people would have if at a game. • Before America became a country of subccultures, baseball was adopted as the common culture. In Havana, the association was clear. While my lack of personal friendship with Cuban's finest baseball exports may have been a letdown, the ensuing Phillies photos stored on my iPhone and a toss with a tennis ball I carried with me, were not. Even out of America, baseball was America. What do you think? What are some of your favorite baseball memories? Tell us on Twitter @wilkesbeacon �The Beacon - April 19th, 2016 ents By Sara Pisak ie Coolbaugh ,u1 D1PM 1. Bossypants: A winning combination of wit and wisdo Opinion Editor :e to a song Opinion willingness to dive into the world of internet criticism as well as applauded for reducing the anonymity of internet users who use screen names to hide their identity and personally attack others. All aspects considered, what makes her response a standout in the text is the quote showcases the wit audiences have come to expect and love. Although actress and comedian Tina Fey wrote her National Bestseller Bossypants in 2011, the book finally made its way to the top of my "to read pile" of texts. I had been interested in reading this book for some time, howeve; reading for work and school always seemed to get in the way. 2. "Whatever the problem, be part of Needless to say I was thrilled when the solution. Don't just sit around raising an assignment for completing my senior, questions and pointing out obstacles." creative writing capstone was to read Fey's I imagine everyone can relate to this idea. work and pay attention to the framework of . A reader either has this person in their life or her text and her incorporation of sarcasm and sometimes a reader is that person to others: wisdom into the commentary on her life. . the one ·who is constantly pointing out the Fey's commentary is a mixture of wit and holes in a leaky boat instead of helping insight, and I would be reniiss if I did not fix the problem. The easiest way to fix a count down my five favorite one-liners in problem is to be proactive. Working to be Bossypants. part of the solutions instead of contributing to the problems is life advice everyone can 5. "For Jeanne Fey: Happy Mother's use and apply to their lives. This quote adds Day. I made this out of macaroni for you." to the universal appeal of this work. The preceding lines are the dedication 1. "I was a little excited but mostly of the text. As the dedication page is one of the first pages of the text, this line is blorft. "Blorft is an adjective I just made representative of what the reader can look up that means completely overwhelmed forward to: wit, wisdom and a relatable text. . but proceeding as if everything is fine and Fey 's macaroni text is a sarcastic but realistic reacting to the stress with the torpor of a look at life which any reader should consider possum." This is my favorite quote in the book .· a gift. In short, Fey 's text is as relatable as the childhood pastime we have experienced: for the simple reason that I have mastered the blorft expression. My friends, family making art with macaroni. and even professors joke when others are 4. Again, don't waste your energy trying overwhelmed they show it but I somehow to educate or change opinions. Go 'Over! manage to keep the same calm expression Under! Through!' and opinions will on my face no matter what is thrown in my change organicaUy when you're the boss. direction. I normally joke that remaining calm on Or they won't. Who cares?" Fey is discussing being in charge where the outside, while silently freaking out on occasional conflicts arise. These lines the inside, essentially being blorft, is going showcase the important idea: Not everyone on the special skills section of my resume. has to like you when you are the boss. It I, without a doubt, wish I invented the word is not your job to change or educate the blorft. The quote j s my preferred line to opinions of others. Often it is just better to let revisit. ideas and opinions ebb and flow. Fey drives As a re.ader comes to the final pages, it home the idea that at the end of the day your becomes clear that Fey works to blend wit worth is not measured by the attitudes and and wisdom to create a life story which is not only worth telling but worth learning from. opinions of others. What Fey produces is a work which is 3. "To say I am an overrated troU, when universally appealing and relatable, while you have never even seen me guard a causing ~eaders to irresistibly laugh out loud. bridge, is patently unfair." The line is included in the chapter, "Dear Internet." Fey's statement is a way to answer those internet posts attacking her. This line is Fey's response to a comment on a website ~ @wilkesbeacon · in which the user calls Fey an "overrated troll." Fey should be commended for her • sara.pisak@wilkes.edu "Amazingly, ab urdlv, deliriou ly funny.'; · -Los Angeles Times Courtesy of Sara Pisak Sara's Score: �..J The Beacon -April 19, 2016 Opinion 16 Nev,e_r_S_ettte: How1o help y_o1Jiself_and_o1hers_ha\le_a_b_righter futuI_ e__ Wilkes student offers advice about making a difference in career and society focused on complying with management as a long-term strategy to get more stuff and Guest Writer becoming more secure. Maliciously, your amygdala hates it when y~u read articles like Luke Zack is a 5th year pharmacy this. student and has a minor in chemistry. Unfortunately, years of school have been a On campus, he has done biochemistry source of this fear and compliance. research, helped cofound the Wilkes Why? University Industry Pharmacist Because school has taught us fear. Fear of Organization and Teach Assisted in getting a D on a test, Medical Anatomy and Physiology. fear of not getting a He is currently employed by Noven job right out of school, Pharmaceuticals which is located in the fear of not fitting in. Empire State Building in Manhattan. More importantly, Luke absolutely loves to read and write, most of us do not and he enjoys using this skill to help . intend to be in others realize their full potential. school . forever. In few circumstances "Do not internalize the industrial in the real world do model. You are not one of the myriad of you have to look interchangeable pieces, but a unique human through textbooks being, and if you've got something to say, for answers that are say it, and think well of yourself while you' re already known by learning to say it better."- David Mamet supervisor (teacher) only to regurgitate Dear Students, those facts again in a high-pressure setting. The world has changed. We are now facing In the real world, if a hyper-competitive domain involving all you have to offer art, gifts, fear and the ability to make an is that you know a lot of reference book indispensable contribution to something you information, you lose, because the internet really care about. knows more than you do, and everyone has Yes, you have the choice to become the internet accessible in their hands. Strong indispensable in your future work. You words but true. have the choice to buy into the fear or, to Teachers usually don't want to do this, chart your own path and create the value if they do not want to instill fear and obedience you want. Every day, people like you are into us, but the system often gives them no choosing to go down a less well-defined choice, and it's the only legal way we can path, one in which they make choices, make achieve certain positions in the working a difference, and become indispensable. world. Why is there resistance to becoming To further the argument, the work of indispensable? creating a positive change in the classroom #1, it turns out, it is biological and has is daunting, and without enough support is been enforced, and #2, we have been nearly impossible. We cannot blame teachers, brainwashed. but we can blame the corporate system that Let's look into each one a little more. is still training compliant workers that score l . Deep within our brains lays the well on tests. amygdala, or our primitive mind, or lizard 2. Here's the deal our parents signed us brain. It exists to do one thing, sabotage up for: Factories, hospitals, companies, etc. anything that feels threatening, risky, or need workers. generous. If you learn how to be one of these It prevents you from being brave enough workers, if you pay attention in school, to make a difference. follow instructions, show up on time, and try It wants you to fit in, to be average and hard, then you will be taken care of. You will safe. be paid a lot of money; will receive health Until you recognize and deal with this insurance and job security. You won't have resistance, there is a good chance you will to be brilliant or creative or take risks. remain frustrated. Until then, you may be By Luke Zack It is a seductive giveaway. Conversely, in today's world, job growth is flat at best, and the educated, hardworking masses are still doing what they're told, but are no longer getting what they deserve. We agree to do a job in exchange for a set of instructions, something that has litt1e value. The rules of the game have changed, and unfortunately, no one has told you yet. You better believe that there are no longer any great jobs out there where someone else tells you precisely what to do. How do we combat this? How do we become indispensable? Courtesy of Luke Zack What's the secret? Here is a list of things to th•~ ----Yes~you all have theahllity-to do these Jl . about that will things, but the barrier to success and being help you become indispensable is a choice. indispensable in your It is up to you. future work. Make the right choice; because you are a l. Providing a genius, and we all need your contribution for unique interface between members of the a better future. organization Never Settle, 2. Delivering unique creativity 3. Managing a situation or organization of -Luke Zack great complexity 4. Leading other employees and customers 5. Inspiring staff 6. Providing deep domain of knowledge for others 7. Possessing unique talent 8. Making other feel safe to be innovative Lastly, we need to self-educate ourselves. We are not taught in class to take initiative, How can you work hard to become remarkable artists, to question in your daily life to the status quo, to lead! or to interact with transparency (we are taught the opposite). "never settle?" We need to learn how to combine depth of knowledge with good judgement, how to work with our feelings, and use them to Tell us on Twitter expose creativity. @wilkesbeacon We need to learn how to feel fear, acknowledge it, and then proceed forWard. We need to learn how to look at failure differently, using it as feedback, rather than enhancing resistance. We need to stand up and be remarkable, be human, contribute, interact, take the risk that might make someone upset with your initiative, innovation, and insight. "It is up to you. Make the right choice, because . YOU are a genlUS, and We a ll need Your a -- contribution 7or a better future. ,, Luke Zack 7 What do you . k? thlll . . �8 The Beacon - April 19, 2016 his · the 1und urce 610- 17 Colonels Talk Back roice ithin ning This ocual et of fous and Opinion We asked: "What are your thoughts on the upcoming election?" Interviews by Luke Modrovsky luke. modrovsky@wilkes.edu Photos by Jesse Chalnick jesse.chalnick@wilkes.edu With the Pennsylvania Primary approaching in the coming weeks, vote·rs will take it to the polls to decide a few contentious races. With the Presidential Rate in national news, we asked six people about their political stances, Jheir voter registration status, and how they hoped the election would end. Want to be in the next Colonels Talk Back? Email luke.modrovsky@wilkes.edu lOSe cing ,ting for Nicole Gaetani Freshman Education "If Trump gets in and wins, I think there will be a lot of chaos. He might even get killed. If he takes office, I will be extremely concerned. It would be nice to have a first woman President, but I'm not sure if people will react in the right waY:' Gabby Lajara Freshman Criminology "Around here, a lot of people support (Donald) Trump and that scares me. I'm really pulling for Bernie Sanders. After eveFything I have seen, Sanders seems to be the most decent human being, so that's where I'm going right now:• Joshua Shepard Freshman Musical Theatre Ely )Ur "To be completely honest, I'm not a fan of the current frontrunners, Clinton and Trump are not on my list. I like Sanders but I'm still gathering a few facts. I'm more of a Democrat than a Republican so I'm not too interested in their race right now:' • Justin Gaskill Freshman Musical Theatre "I don't like Donald Trump. He's a horrible human being and everything he stands for is disgusting. I'm pulling for Bernie Sanders. His views align with my views, so that's why I'm pulling for him:' Claire Parker Sophomore . Business Management · "Things seem to be getting out of hand and people are being stupid with what they saw and how they act. I don't feel like we are really getting anywhere. I'm not a big fan of Donald Trump. I'm not quite sure who I would vote for. " Linda Cohen Henry's Food Court Wilkes Dining "While . I really want to see a woman •in the White House, I cannot endorse a candidate who let their husband slide the way he did. I don't want to see a Clinton back in the White House. Even though I am a New Yorker and Donald Trump has the money to back everything, I am still uncertain about him:' r �.J The Beacon - April 19, 2016 '- Opinion 18 Nine year old reports news faster than .competitors Receives backlash on social media By Luke Modrovsky Asst. Opinion Editor .Hilde Kate Lysiak isn't your typical 9-year-old girl. Actually, nothing about Lysiak is typical. How many people do you know under the age of 12 that have nearly 600,000 hits on WordPress and almost 20,000 likes for a page on Facebook? The number of likes of her newspaper 's Facebook · page nearly quadruples the current population of Selinsgrove, . Pa., where Lysiak resides. According to the latest census statistics, that number rests · at 5,654. Lysiak' has taken the world of journalism by storm. Following in the footsteps of her father, former New York Daily News reporter Matthew Lysiak, Hilde is the editor-in-chief for the Orange Street News. For only $14.99, she sends out 12 issues per year right to your doorstep. She also posts most of her stories online. When she first started publishing in November 2014, she wanted to report issues such a_s vandalism and drug problems within the Selinsgrove community. However, that drastically changed when an alleged murder occurred on 9th Street in Selinsgrove. Lysiak received a tip from her sources that Pennsylvania State Police, local Chief of Police, local District Attorney, and county Coroner were on the scene of a potential crime scene. Although she could not get police to reveal particular details, she still crushed the other local news organizations by being the first to report the happenings. However, in the ~coming days later, Lysiak received backlash .from some of her followers. Some commented on the accuracy of her story, while others questioned the thought of a 9-year-old girl reporting a murder. One person commented, "This article, paper, whatever the heck it is, is a complete joke! Horrible". Another wrote, "I am disgusted that this cute little girl things ~he is a ,real journalist. What happened to tea parties?" It's one thing to trash a horrible adult writer, but these folks find it necessary to attack a 9-year-old girl who does a pretty fine job. . And this is a girl who provides legitimate news, instead of whatever some of the other news outlets say they do. This is exactly what is wrong with the world we live in. Here, we have a motivated 9 year old who found something she is good at, and some folks have the · audacity to trash a young girl's work. What a horrible display those backlashers have put on this young girl. Luckily, Lysiak will not be going anywhere. She posted a response video responding to her critics. "I know this makes some of you uncomfortable" Hilde says, "and I know some of you just want me to sit down and be quiet because I'm nine. But if you want me to stop covering news, then you get off of your computer and start doing something about the news." She finishes with "Is that cute enough for you?" After it's all said and done, I have one message for the up and coming reporter: You go, girl! · • Want to read more? Visit Lysiak's website at https:// orangestreetnews.com W' @wilkesbeacon luke.modrovsky@wilkes.edu Rachel Leandri: Letter to my future daughter By Rachel Leandri Sports Editor One day, when I get to meet you and have the pleasure of watching you grow, I hope to instill in you the ideal to be a victim of your own optimism and to never stop smiling. Some days the world is at odds against you, and you won't like the person you are or want to leave your bed. Realize that nothing lasts forever, and better days do lie ahead ... I promise. All of your problems will not be solved in a day, but just stay calm, and know you are never given an obstacle that you are not strong enough to handle. Please understand that there are just some things you cannot control, and that's perfectly OK. We aren't always meant to know what is going to happen in the future. If you're anything like your mother and her perfectionist ways, this will not be the easiest thing to grasp. Be a firm believer · that everything happens for a reason, and there's a new lifelesson to be learned almost every day, some · more valuable than others. Always do things with meaningful intentions. Don't do them for popularity, or social media likes and favorites, or ever because you feel pressured or afraid. Sit with the girl who is sitting alone at lunch, make an effort to visit your loud grandparents who never stop pryiqg about how college is going, be the first to say hi when you see someone you never quite clicked with in high-school. I cannot stress enough to you, to love. Love fiercely and freely, in all ways. Fall in love with a boy, fall in love with your relatives, fall in love with your friends. Do it often and do it without fear, because things can change in the blink of an eye, and you never know when the last time .with someone close to your heart is going to be. Test your limits and work hard for what go far. you want. Be passionately involved with Most importantly, be appreciative. anything and everything that · interests There are times you will be discouraged you despite of what the rest of the crowd with peers who make you feel that they is doing. Joining clubs and groups in high are more fortunate than you are, and this school and college helped define the person sometimes will hold true. The truth is I am today riot only academically, but also there wi!J- always be someone who has it personally and professionally. T better than you and someone who has it ry out for varsity cheerleading even if worse than you. you aren't the most coordinated or apply for Life is all about perspective, and those that internship you've heard how difficult -that are thankful for what they have are it is to get picked for. always rewarded with more. What took me almost 21 years of my life to learn, is to not worry about what anyone else is doing, but yourself. Your biggest competitor in this world, is you. Please do not compare yourself to other girls. Your foc us should be to become a better version of yourse_lf than the person you were yesterday. @wilkesbeacon Success is believing in YOUR abilities and the person YOU are. If you put yourself rache/./eandri@wilkes.edu out there regardless of what anyone else is doing or saying with confidence, you will W �6 The Beacon - April 19, 2016 Sports 19 l were tence :tion l his ts of its at To stay or not to stay: Discussions with student-athletes By Kimberly Hein Sports Writer ello 1er Being a student-athlete can be challenging. Some student-athletes may experience time management issues; some may feel under appreciated and some others may be unable to focus on classes. There are personality conflicts with teammates and disagreements with coaches. Some student-athletes may even lose their love for the game. Many student-athletes come to college eager to continue the sport they were passionate about for their whole_ lives. Although that is true, it is Ulll"Calistic to think that every student who comes in as an athlete will graduate as one. Many athletes report losin, their passion for the game while playing at the collegiate level. "I stopped playing sports when I realized I didn't love it anymore. It was no longer fun; it was a chore," said junior Devon Kriebel, who played 2½ seasons of Wilkes field hockey. Tim Linder, who stopped playing football after two seasons, agreed with Kriebel's first statement. "I discontinued with my participation in the sport largely due to the loss of passion I had initially had when I first started," · Linder said. "This game that I had once found exciting and was enthusiastic about participating in became a burden for me and wasn't something I looked forward to spending my time with." He decided to put more emphasis on his education after there were some staff changes that he did not believe were the right fit for him. He did, however, say that in the end, he made the better decision. Former football player Nate Hughes cited similar reasons for leaving. "One reason was simply because of a coaching change," he explained. "Another reason was that I felt it was time to move on to things that would help me in the future and let go of something that I wasn't getting anything positive out of. It became more like a job rather than something I Courtesy of GoWilkesU Michael Condrad takes the field his sophomore year when still on the football team. looked forward to doing." Michael Condrad also had experience with leaving the football team after 1½ years due to the coaching change. "The style of coaching switched up a little bit. No disrespect to Coach Brown; I think he is a very, very good man. However, his style of play and my style of play were a little too different for me to want to continue playing here," he explained. Coach Trey Brown had "no comment," in regard to students choosing to leave the football team. During his . time on the football team, Condrad's favorite thing about playing was when he first came to Wilkes because of the intensity of (former) Coach Frank Sheptock. "He reminded me of my high school coach, very intense and a lot of passion and emotion went into the game," Condrad explained. Michael Fitz, a current junior football player, appreciates Brown's coaching, even if he does not always agree with him. "I think Coach Brown's method of coaching puts the best men on the field," Fitz said. "He's not afraid to take risks. Don't get me wrong, there are some things he does which I don't agree with, but I still put my trust in him." Although the students no longer play for the school, most would still recommend playing sports to others. "I would recommend this sport to others but make sure your goals match those of the program because it is a team sport that requires a lot of time and dedication," Hughes said. Linder agreed that he would recommend this sport to others. He emphasized that participating in a sport was a great way to make new friends. Coming in as a freshman, he said there was i comfort factor with upperclassmen being able to give him advice while he was trying to feel his first year of college out. "I made some of my closest friends through the sport and I would go back and do it all over again ifl could," he said. "Nothing lasts forever," Linder said in regard to advising incoming students to imagine going to a school wherever they decide, with the possibility of not playing their sport anymore. He suggests that before committing to a program they should make sure that their. philosophy is cohesive with that of the coaches for a strong fit. Fitz explained that his favorite thing about being on the team currently, is building camaraderie, not just on the field but off the field as well. He went on to say that whenever he is in a situation, he knows that he has all of his teammates behind him. ''We're a family," he said. Fitz admited that there have been days where he thought about not playing anymore because of frustration. "Ultimately I couldn't give up because I knew I wasn't the only one on the team feeling this frustration," he continued. " ... The transition from high school football to college football was one I was just thrown into. "It was hard. Some aren't cut out to make that transition." Field Hockey Coach Sara Myers had no comment about players quitting the team. Although Kriebel had a bad experience with the field hockey team, this. past year, seven Wilkes field hockey players were named. to NFHCA Division III Academic Squad. Similarly, nine football players were named to ALL-MAC football teams. W' @wilkesbeacon kimberly.hein@wilkes.edu r �.J The Beacon - April 19, 2016 Sports 20 Working ha(d-in the offseason to be successful --in season By Andre Spurell Asst. Sports Writer Around this time of year, mauy students are worried about final exams, final grades, and many other factors as the end of the spring semester is approaching. For studentathletes, it is also a time to better themselves, both physically and mentally. The student-athletes who participate in sports during the fall and winter seasons are currently participating in offseason lifting programs. This time of year is a chance for student-athletes to achieve physical goals of gaining or losing weight. It also gives them chance to work on improving any weaknesses from last year and improve those skills in the upcoming seasons. "The offseason is a crucial time for us, especially in the spring," said sophomore running back Paul Martin. "We have been focusing especially on our conditioning with our football coaches; we go over plays almost every day, and since we're in spring ball right now, we lift light in the weight room." · The workouts are set up and monitored by strength and conditioning coach/fitness coordinator Coach Keith Klahold, with the help of his assistant, Coach Chris._Even if a student is not an athlete but goes down to the fitness room (located in the basement of the Arnaud C. Marts Center), these two coaches will almost always be seen together. Student-athletes are signed up to a website called TeamBuilder. Through this app/website, there are certain workouts that must be completed throughout the week. There are two days when a studentathlete can come in on his/her own time to complete the workouts. On the other two · days, student-athletes are supposed to lift with their teammates at a certain time in the morning or in the afternoon. Sophomore swimmer Michael Henne said, "The team usually works out together, and since the guys and the girls have the same workouts, we can all lift together, which makes us even closer as a team. We always work out Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, as well as being able to swim at the local YMCA." The sport a student plays will determine how often a student-athlete will have to work out. While sports like swimming work out three days a week,_ other sports, like wrestling and basketball, work out ·four days a week Sophomore wrestler Billy Bici said, "Since this the second offseason I will have under my belt, I already know what to expect and what I need to work on. The goal is to just get better and better, year after year." The offseason is a crucial time for any sports team. It is the time of the year that can pre-determine a team's success, depending on whether a team just slouches around as a whole, or collectively works hard together to ensure a chance of having a successful season and ultimately bring home championships. @wilkesbeacon andre.spurell@wilkes.edu • The Beacon/Jesse Chai nick Men's basketball freshman Marcus Robinson performs a hang clean as a part of his offseason workout ar Martz. CALLING ALL BUSINESS MAJORS: The Beacon is seeking someone to manage advertising accounts Tuition stipends available Work your own hours Great resume builder · rcher@wilkes.edu for m 7 �4 ray ~alnick (. 'Ihe Beacon - April 19. 2016 Sports 21 Head·baseball coach gets roasted by players for charity By Jared Powell Sports Writer The Embrace a Child account team held its first annual Roast 'N' Toast event last Thursday in the ballroom of the Student Union Building. This event was a fundraiser for the account team, from which all proceeds would be donated to orphans in Tanzania. They really put the "fun" in fundraiser this time around: All of the Communication Studies Department faculty were in attendance, however, not one built the courage to stand on stage and roast any students. The event was $5 to enter, and $1 a minute to roast or toast a faculty member or co,ach. There were unlimited wings that came with the price of admission. These wings were donated from five different local wing places including Rodanos, Whiskey Business, Januzzi's Pizza, Burt & Urby's, and Buffalo Wild Wings. At the end of the event, Whiskey Business was crowned with having the best wings, receiving a plaque. The Wilkes Baseball team was the only athletic team to come out and support this event. Head Coach Nate Ramsey felt the need to come out and support his Senior captain Marcus Leaf. "Marcus Leaf was one of the guys to help organize and put this together, so obviously we are going to come out and support him and this great cause:• Ramsey said . · Junior outfielder Alex Kramer ended up stealing the show with a five-minute roast on his head coach. It may have been all fun and games, but Kramer may end up paying for some of the comments on his coach. That being said, Kramer ~long with his teammates seemed to enjoy the roast, and even said they would come out again next year. "I thought it was one of the better events that I have been to here. Not only was it fun to get a chance to say a few words about our coach, but it was also for a great cause;' Kramer said. The event was· very successful in the fact that it not only raised awareness, but also raised $2,165.37: Embrace a Child's account team _did an excellent job organizing this event, and getting people to come out and actually roast or toast someone in the audience. The wings were a plus, and Whiskey Business is the first annual winner of the Roast 'N' Toast wing contest. · "Th~ wings were delicious, we had just played a game so I was starving and went up about three times:• Kramer added. The Embrace a Child account team would like to thank everyone who attended, and send a special thanks to Coach Ramsey, and the Wilkes Baseball team. Good luck with . the rest of your season. ~ · @wilkesbeacon J , jared.powellll@wilkes.edu All photos by: The Beacon/Jesse Chalnick Attendees did not miss out on taking advantage of the favorite-wing contest at the Roast'N'Toast this pastThursday hosted by Zebra Communications. uchara er. alnick Junior Alex Kramer entertains the crowd as he pokes fun at Coach Ramsey. The baseball team reacts with laughter to Kramer's roast. �T .J Sports The Beacon -April 19, 2016 ' ·ii? ¾> Jenna Graziano is with as a double.major Criminology. She also Gender Studies--. NJ, Jenna plaJ$·on the softball ttam as an Infielder. :Th " Q. What was ~~for(e ~;~ decision t o ~ to Wilka? . A. ~ o&red 1114 the. most opportunitif,& out of the ~ schools i ~to. Q. What are your ·~ for the, upcoming seaso.n1 A. My hopes t h e ~ seeson are 1or us to be p)qing.in the M.A.A.C mr Championship~ Q. What are your hopes mr.your next season as a Colonel? A. My hopes for nut season as a Colonel m to litriVe to do better and be better than this season. Q. When/Why did you ~ begin playing softball? A. I first began playing tee ball I when 7 ' Q. $;Who iniluentW the . 22 �Sports The Beacon - April 19, 2016 ents •...2 •••7 .12 Josh Slocunt· js 8 l(~ · ~ ~~~~,= . plays u:i the outfield afid iS • designated hitter fut the Wilkes U~Colonels. your Q,What Wa$ the·artriri&~ for decision to come to Wilkes? A. I was looking for a ~ that had .a good engineering program ind a school that would · ~ me to play baseball . 14 Wdbshadboth. Q. What. are your hopes for the upcoming season? A. Wming&e:MACdlampionsh,ip. Q..Wltat• are your bo~ f9t· your nm season as a CoJom,lJ, , A.Potmyftnalyni-asa~Ibopi the team improves overall ~ t h e bt£ season so that we can cotne back even better than this year. l9 Q. When/Why did you 6rst ~ playing baseball? . A. I first started playing Teeball whenJ. was 5. I always liked w,ttbipg baseball Q1l TV so I decided to give it a tty. . �f _J The Beacon - April 19; 2016 . ' 1 ., ProCare Puzzled on how to reach students? Physical Therapy 40 West Northampton St. Wilkes-Barre, PA Phone: (570) 208-0466 We Accept ALL Insurances! WILKES UNIVERSITY'S I s Located within the Wilkes-Barre YMCA Your life. Our priority. BEACON . h r o u 9 AWARD-WINNING CAMPUS Follow us on Twitter! NEWSPAPER e For more information, contact Ashley Evert, managing editor Ashley.Evert@Wilkes.edu @wilkesbeacon 1zza . Subs-) ! Next to Mo,vies 14 • For Delivery- Call 825-5166 • Wilkes -Barre. Kingston. ' -lains. Plym·outh. Nanticoki 4 . . ~ .- � 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 <p>This is Wilkes University's <em>Beacon</em> Newspaper collection, 1947-present. We also have digitized copies of the <em>Beacon's</em> predecessors, <em>The Bucknell Bison Stampede</em>, 1934-1935 and <em>The Bucknell Beacon</em>, 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>.</p> <p></p> <p>Missing Issues:</p> <p>1947 August 8th<br />1947 September 5th<br />1947 October 3rd<br />1947 October 17th<br />1947 October 31st<br />1947 November 21st<br />1947 December 19th<br />1948 September 9th<br />1950 April 28th<br />1953 April 10th<br />1962 February 2nd</p> 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 2016 April 19th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2016 April 19 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/722ec75f1b1b06b6f02bc65dad072c90.pdf e703857e8887e6b065f400e95dbdcae4 PDF Text Text The Beacon - April 26, 2016 -• The Beacon/Purvit Patel Above: Juniors Dominic and Jacob Pa~anowicz clutch their tennis racquets. Learn more about their unique approach to doubles tennis on page 19. r �_J 2 Have a breaking story or a press release to send? 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River St First Floor, Conyngham Hall • Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 ·· Phone- (570) 408-5903 www.thewilkesbeacon.com 7 Beacon Briefs Colonel Charity Challenge The Annual Colonel Charity Challenge is a Wilkes University event, which this year will be fundraising money for Brian Urbanas of Bart & Urby's and his fight against MS. The event will be held on May 1. Teams will consist of four people. The cost to participate is $20 a team. Teams must be all men or women. Any submitted mixed teams will be asked to be corrected. Upon registration, money must be turned in to the table in the Henry Student Center during club hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays or handed in to Coach Sumoski. Registration deadline is April 28. Veteran Expo and Career Fair ·On May 12 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on the second floor of the Henry Student Center a veteran specific Career and Education Fair will be held. There will be sessions on topics such as Entitlements, Community Resource Panel, and Skill Transfer. The afternoon will consist of the Career and Education Fair. Anyone is able to attend to talk with local companies and find employment opportunities, but a main focus will be serving our veteran population. If there are any questions, contact Emily . McGaha, AmeriCorps*VISTA at emily.mcgaha@wilkes.edu SG Notes: Club reports, WilkesNow, ICA College Republicans; Blue Army; nominations move in, and Casino Night set up. Training days for Blue Army are on June 25 and July_ Staff Writer 9. Information sessions about Blue Army are On Wednesday, Wilkes · University's on April 25 at 3 p.m. and Tuesday April 26 Student Government held its weekly at 11:30 a.m .. The link to sign_up is online at meeting. http:/ /wilkes.edu/orientation. . Members of Wilkes Now delivered their Members of Enactus came 'in to make club report. This year, t~ey -added two new a fund request. They requested $2,000 to co-anchors (freshmen and senior), they hold go towards trip expenses for the national shows every Tuesday, and added a "connect competition in St. Louis. It will cover airfare with a colonel" segment. Members of Wilkes and hotels. The total cost of the trip is $6,000 . Now are also participating in the Big Event. The full $2,000 was allocated to ·Enactus for The Wilkes Ultimate Frisbee Club their conference. delivered their club report. The club The Human Resources (HR) Club came in practices on Tuesday and Thursday nights in to request club recognition. The club plans UCOM. They are currently selling Frisbees to work with the business school, create and t-shirts. They are participating in the Big -- networking and internship opportunities, Event and they plan to go to Western Wayne perform internal research and publication, High School and teach kids about playing fundraise, and participate in community Frisbee. service. The Human Resources club was The Indian Cultural Association (ICA) approved and will be a new club on campus Club delivered its club report. This ·year, in the fall semester. members belped with the One World party Members of Student Government and the multicultural party. The ICA made a · approved the $524,025.00 budget to be split donation to two young community members among 18 organizatio.ns for the 2016-2017 .. who lost their parents in a car accident. They The first week of nominations took are currently planning the B,)li show for the place for the executive board of Student fall semester. Government. The nominations were as College republicans delivered their club follows: Vice President: Cody Morcom an1 report. The club meets once a month and Kaitlin Jimison, Recording Secretary: Paige have been holding discussions and debates Gallagher and Ian Valles, Corresponding about the upcoming election. Secretary: Nicole Hughes, Caitlin Brossman, Emma Leach presented on Blue Army. Blue and Shannon Festa, Treasurer: Kyle Thomas Army is a group of student volunteers who and Dylan Fox. help Student Development with the summer Congratulations to Alexandra Grudeski on orientation sessions. Members of Blue Army her installation as the Student Government will give tours, welcome families, assist President for the 2016-2017 school year. e-mentors and orientation staff, participate in a parent panel, help with registration, table of contents By Jen Baron news ...............:2 . life, a&e............7 spread............ 12 opinion.......... 14 • sports ............ 19· Th �The Beacon - April 26, 2016 News 3 W-B area offers opportunities for those willing to network and explore By James Jaskolka Editor-in-Chief Merriam Webster defines "brain drain'' as "a situation in which many educated or professional people leave a particular place or profession and move to another one that gives them better pay or living conditions:' Because of its sometimesJw!t-up exterior, its notable former glory and its sometimes poor reputation among locals, some might say Wilkes-Barre experiences a kind of brain drain, in which students attend local universities for four years, graduate, and then leave - not allowing new jobs to develop and not assisting in revitalizing the city. Danny Lykens, recent Wilkes University graduate and co-founder of business start up Kraken Boardsports, attributes this to a lack of knowledge about the opportunities already in the area. "People miss out a lot in college. They think 'OK, I'll go to class, I'll get a piece of paper, and I'll be good' .. .they miss out on this incredible networking experience;' he said. "This area has more people than people realize ..:- if you look hard enough, there's a lot of different contacts ... [Kraken] found so much good professional business help in this area, and it's been instrumental to us:' Lykens, a Reading, Pa. local and former engineering student, was fortunate enough to find a job at a local robotics company, as well as successfully continue with his startup. He attributes this to the pursuit of opportunities already offered in the area, rather than an external search. Bridget Giunta is the director of alumni relations at Wilkes,. and in her role she has experienced people both leaving anq staying in the area after graduation. She says she doesn't consider the area itself a factor in graduates' decisions to leave. "In my experience, not a lot of recent graduates just dislike the area;' she said. "It seems people go where they have their job... a lot of it comes from internship or job opportunities they may have had here:' . Giunta agrees with Lykens in that she thinks many don't understand the opportunities already available in the area. "An important part in the ongoing revitalization of Wilkes-Barre...is making sure everyone is on the same page with the opportunities available;' she said. "It can help reset people's perception on _the area, and could get you thinking about staying here, knowing it's an up-and-coming city:' Bridget and Lykens both speak of places like the Innovation and _Small Business Devrlopment Centers located in downtown Wilkes-Barre, who assist several small, homegrown businesses. One such place is Wilkes' own Allan P. Kirby Center for ·Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship, which has assisted Lykens as well as other student and business startups. The center's ultimate goal is to assist new businesses with the help that they need in order to foster growth. "They w1cre our home when we had no idea what we were doing;' . Lykens said; noting that they provided Kraken with an office and made the business "much more liable:' Since the Kirby Center has been instrumental to helping Kraken Boardsports, some serious noise:' "We have deals going to Scranton and those in charge have decided to expand their assistance to all of Wilkes-Barre through a Hazleton to do the same things and tie it new program called Wilkes-Barre Connect. all together to make an entrepreneurial The concept is simple: whatever Wilkes and ecosystem that could rival any startup the Kirby Center can't offer -- legal services, community;' he said. business insurance, etc. -- will be provided Giunta additionally thinks places like by a different branch of the "entrepreneurial this are essential and should be utilized by ecosystem:' · students looking for work. "The idea is to _connect all of these services "I think the more Wilkes invests in forging under one umbrella," Dr. Rodney Ridley, strategic business partnerships with different director of the Kirby Center, said, noting industries, the better chance we have to have that this will allow Wilkes' individual help our students go to those places for work and to small businesses to be carried through have the businesses invest back in Wilkes;' every step of the way; the Small Business she said. Development Center is .the beginning, the Lykens and his business now reside in Kirby Center and Wilkes-Barre Connect are the business incubator in. the Luzerne bank the middle, and when the business needs building. He recently turned down a job at what Ridley calls "serious capitol," they can . Apple to focus on his startup - a decision he receive loans from the eBay Enterprise office encourages others to mirror when exploring in the Innovation Center. job options. With Wilkes-Barre Connect• slated to "You go through all the way, your hand held, without getting dropped," Ridley said of officially launch in April to the community, the program, which is gearing up to launch with access to "students with great ideas" in late April. He believes this will allow more in the Fall, Ridley and his colleagues hope people to be assisted at once, which in turn to encourage long-term economic growth will get more ideas into the "entrepreneurial while developing dreams like Lykens'. The funnel:' only pieces missing are the people willing to Ridley says the growth of local businesses stay local to put the work in. will help stimulate Wilkes-Barre's economy, "There's great options in the area... don't let which may prompt people to stay after those go away just because you're chasing a graduation if jobs become available. His team dream. There's another full track right here, also hopes to expand and help stimulate the which is a great dream too;' Lykens said. He economy of the surrounding regions as well. concluded, laughing: "If you do something "The concept became, 'why wouldn't we cool enough, the boring job at a really cool do it in Scranton? Why wouldn't we do it in company will be there still." Hazleton?'" Ridley said, adding that if done ~ @wilkesbeacon correctly, Northeastern Pa. could "make • james.jaskolkabutler@wilkes.edu Harriet Tubman boots Andrew Jackson: students respond· ByToni Penello Staff Writer As of April 20, for the very first time, the face of the US $20 bill will display someone who is not a white man. Rather than the longstanding image of Andrew Jackson, the front of the bill will picture Harriet Tubman, an escaped slave who led many other slaves to freedom through the Underground Railroad. In stark, perhaps symbolic contrast, the back will still show the image of slave owner Andrew Jackson. Along with this change, according to CNN, women like Sojourner Truth, Susan B. Anthony and Alice Paul, among others, will be added to the $5 and $10 bills. Some kind of response from American citizens is to be expected, and the opinions of Wilkes Students appear to be rather similar. Sophomore psychology major Angela Jacobs had not heard of the change, but stated that it was "interesting:' Jacobs did, however, express confusion as to Tubman said Jennifer Lee, sitting outside a Breiseth they should have stuck with it completely... no other money has two faces on it;' she sharing tl).e bill with Jac~on. Hall classroom. "I think it would make more sense for her "I don't know how I feel about Andrew explained. "Obviously they could have done more, to be on the $5 bill because Lincoln freed Jackson also being on it. I think that if the slaves. I just think that would be more they made that decision to put her on it but it is a big step so it is significant;' Lee said. appropriate;' Jacobs explained. Cameron Kazokas, a junior electrical engineering major, has no qualms with the change, and is rather indifferent about it. "I think it's big news, but I don't really have an opinion on it," Kazokas explained. "I don't see a reason for her not to be on it:' When asked what he thought about Andrew Jackson remaining on the back of the bill, Kazokas seemed displeased. "...He was a notorious slave owner. It's a big contrast. It's hypocritical;' said Kazokas. Junior electrical engineering major Mike Szumski, who was with Kazokas, agreed that he had no problem with the change. As for Jackson staying on the bill, Szumski businessinsider.com said "Hypocritical is a good word to describe This is what the front of the bill might look like, although the actual image of ' · that:' "I think it's an interesting choice. I like it;' Tubman that will be rendered has not been decided. r �·The Beacon - April 26, 2016 News 4 Students recognized for academic achievement Wilkes University students were inducted into their respective honor societies on April 7 at the social science event. Students were members of Psi Chi, Pi Sigma Alpha and Alpha Kappa Delta. Photo on left: Members of Alpha Kappa .Delta, the international sociology honor society. From left to right: Jonathan Palochko, Tanner Geake, Dr. Criag Wiernik, Taylor LE:vitsky and Brianna Baumunk. Members of Pi Sigma Alpha, the national political science honor society were inducted. From left to right: Penyinema Ngoushema, Harry Gothreau, Cou rtney Moyer, Whitely Culver and Eleni Mou~a~a~ · The Beacon/ Sarah Bedford Members of Psi Chi, the international honor society in psychology, were inducted into the honor society: From left to right, Taylor Hoffmann, Samantha Reed, Katie Kuntz, Derek Jolley, Abigail Boltz, Dr. Jennifer Thomas, Anna Podrasky, Jolene Domyan, Chelsea Workman, Sydney Calkins and Vanessa Erdman. · Student Government election results By Gabby Glinski Asst. News Editor The Student Government elections for the 2016-2017 year came to a dose on April 19. The resµlts are as follows: Student Government President, Allie Grudenski; IRHC President, Rachel Wood; WUPB President, Val Woods; Commuter Council President; Sarah Bedford, Multiculteral Student Coalition President, Santana Kiara Velez. Many positions ran unopposed, * Student receives Medal of the British Empire Wilkes University doctor of education Alberta Canada. allowing for a smooth campaign and student Mona Nashman-Smith will receive Nashman-Smith is slated to complete her election process. Newly elected president Allie the prestigious Medal of the British Empire doctor of education degree later this year. Grundenski is a junior Pharmacy major on May 6 in London. The medal .is presented . Her dissertation is a phenomenological case and Business Management minor, and has by Queen Elizabeth in recognition of study on the transition from elementary to secondary study for a female selective mute. served as a member of Student Government meritorious civil service. for three years. ·She held the position of Nashman-Smith was nominated for her She's not only a member oftl'l:e inaugural class Executive Recording Secretary during her · years of service as chief executive officer and of Wilkes doctor of education students in sophomore year, with the responsibilities chief superintendent of The American British Muscat, Oman, but she also helped advocate of taking minutes, keeping attendance and Academy in Muscat, Oman, an international and form the cohort. planning the Big Event. She also planned baccalaureate school supported by the Read the full story that appeared in the the Bubble Bash and Block Party. Outside British embassy. She currently serves as chief April 17 edition of the Edmonton Journal. of Student Government, Allie is a mentor executive officer and head of school for Edmonton Islamic Academy in Edmonton, to first year students. The Be~ Wil By Mar~ Sports V The v1 been rot stretch < compile1 record ~ a five f end wh season, 4) reco1 when th Head 10th se: of lasts "My1 go abov the pla for the playoffi _ game:' Whe womer: season There , and th1 �The Beacon - April 26, 2016 News 5 Biology department hosts, Grace Kimball Lecture Series: Dr. W. John Kress "Beyond the Tree of Life: Valuing Museum Collet;~ions in the Age of Biodiversity" ByToni Penello Staff Writer On April 21, Dr. W. John Kress delivered a lecture on the topic "Beyond the Tree of Life: Valuing Museum Collections in the Age of Biodiversity;' as part of the Grace Kimball Lecture Series. Kress is the director for Science in the Grand Challenges Consortium at the Smithsonian, as well as a distinguished scientist and curator with the Department of Botany at the National Museum of History. He is well known for his work with DNA barcoding. . Students attended the lecture for extra credit in their biology classes as well as for the knowledge it would provide them. 'Tm here for the experience;' said Alexis Morgan, a sophomore biology major. "This is the biggest lecture tht1,t the bio department hosts:' Madison Lawrence, a freshman • biochemistry major, admitted that she attended the lecture mostly for extra credit. "There's gonna be a bonus question on Dr. Klemow's exam;' Lawrence said. At the lectur:e, Kress discussed the importance of museum collections of biological specimens. "The collections are used primarily to understand how the world works," Kress said. He explained that there are an estimated 3 -billion biological collections worldwide, with old and new specimens. "We can tell a lot about how things have changed since these specimen were collected until today;' Kress explained. The collections are also used to digitize specimens for global study, image recognition technology, and DNA barcoding. plants which are usually indistinguishable. Kress was involved in the development of Kress received his bachelor's degree from an app called "leafsnap;' which uses image Harvard University in 1975, and his Ph.D. recognition technology to act as a kind of from Duke University in 1981. His fields of advanced field guide. The app is now used study include tropical biology, ethnobotany, worldwide, and will provide information evolution, pollination ecology, and plant about the migration of tree species as a result systematics. · of climate change. He has written over 150 popular scientific Over the last three years, the app has papers, and published several books. He is already shown some tree species migrating · a Fellow of the American Association for north, and Kress anticipates a lot more clear the Advancement of Science ahd has been data to be provided over the coming years. an Adjunct Professor of Biology at George DNA barcoding is defined as "a short Washington University in Washington, universal gene sequence taken from a DC, and Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical standardized ·portion of the genome used Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, in to identify species;' according to Kress's Yunnan. powerpoint. The process is used to identify species ~ @wilkesbeacon _ of plants that are otherwise difficult to • toniann.pennello@wilkes.edu recognize, as well as to identify roots of Spring has sprung on the Wilkes University Greenway The Beacon/ Jesse Chalnick Many students enjoyed the warm weather over the past week, lounging on the Greenway, sunbathing, playing frisbee, football and studying. Public . Safety officers were even seen particpating in activities with the students, making the most out of the warm weather. r �.J The Beacon - April 19, 2016 News ·veteran Expo and Career Fair May 12, informational sessions, career prep ByToni Pennello Staff Writer A veteran focused career and education fair will be held on the second floor of the Henry Student Center on May 12 .from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. While all students are invited to attenq, the fair will focus on helping the veteran population. The fair is an excellent opportunity to meet with potential employers, especially for veterans who will receive focused attention. The fair was planned by Emily McGaha, who serves Americorps VISTA on Wilkes campus. "The goal of the Veteran E:l(po and Career Fair is to assist the veteran population both on and off campus by providing resources and awareness of job opportunities that are looking to hire our heros [sic);' McGaha said. The expo will also "assist students who are unsure of what they want to do after college," according to McGaha, as well as allow students to "see what's out there:' The event will include sessions in the morning dealing with Entith;ments, Skill Transfer; and a Community Resource Panel. "These sessions assist the veteran population by inquiring information on what they are entitled to, what resources are available to them within the community, and how to transfer their skills onto a resume," McGaha said. In the afternoon, there will be a Career and Education Fair. "Part two · is the Career and Education Fair where companies/businesses and local colleges/universities come in looking to hire veterans or inform veterans about educational opportunities at their institution;' said McGaha. "The career and education fair is also open for the rest of Wilkes community as well as community members, but the veteran specific component focuses on these workshops to assist veterans and companies looking to hire veterans:• ..a@wilkesbeacon . , toniann.pennello@wilkes.edu Weird News· By Gabby Glinski Asst. News Editor UTAH A woman dropped off a couch at her local thrift store and little did she know, her cat had crawled inside of it. Rachel Barbee and her friend, Brittnie Arroyo, decided to bring Barbee's couch to the local Deseret Industries thrift store instead of the dump. "I was helping my friend move and the couch was in the back of my truck for like 20 minutes," said Arroyo. "She obviously didn't know the cat was in the couch. She didn't meow or anything." When a woman shared photos of the cat W:ith the co_uch on Facebook, Arroyo recogmzed that 1t was Barbee's feline companion and contacted the woman. Barbee was then able to go back to the store and reclaim her cat. PHILADELPHIA Jian Zhi Li, 44 of Philadelphia was arrested ~fte~ po~ic~ found 317 pounds of marijuana m his m1mvan. Li was stopped by police for a traffic violation in Rhode Island when the officer~ dectected the distinct smell of the drug commg from the vehicle. Upon searching the van, authorities uncovered 327 vacuum-sealed plastic bundles of pot. Li is being charged with possession of marijuana with intent to deliver and other related crimes. GEORGIA A ~0-year-old Georgia man was charged for disorderly conduct, public intoxication and underage consumption of alcohol after police say he sprayed a woman in the face at bar with a product designed to smell like flatulence. BRAZIL . Two would-be robbers left a shiny impres- · s1on on police in Brazil after attempting bank robbery covered head-to-toe in aluminum foil. NAZARETH, PA _A P~nnsylvania man has been charged with finng shots at another man in a dispute about a hermit crab. Mario Ramon Maisonet was arguing with his fiancee's ex-husband over whether her sori could bring the boy's hermit crab into the house. TEXAS Library workers found an elderly-woman trapped inside a bathroom stall after being locked in for 36 hours. The staff neglected to check the restrooms before closing. _ . . .@wilkesbeacon . , gabrielle.glinski@wilkes.edu Veterans Council hosts hot dog giveaway in Greenway, April 20 .. T 6 I B A ti \\ it J: a F ii e t �. ~ Beacon - April 26, 2016 7 Life, Arts & E~tertainment Life, Arts & Entertainment Have a story or want your event to be featured? Contact the Life, A&E Editors: Nicole.Zukowslci@wilkes.edu or Justin.Topa@wilkes.edu Wilkes alumna finds success in the Bi By Kimberly Hein Staff Writer New York City is the mecca of theatrical performance, the home of timeless plays and musicals. For those breaking into the world of theatre, it seems to be the perfect place to get discovered, and one former Colonel has done just that. Twenty-two-year-old Amanda Thomas graduated from Wilkes in 2015, with a bachelor's degree in theatre and a minor in dance. Right away, she knew a city would be the best place to get her career started. At first, it was a toss-up between continuing her education and breaking into the theatre world. "I was thinking to go right to grad school;' Thomas said, "but after doing some auditions and receiving some different educational offers, I decided that I wasn't ready to take on such a financial burden right awaY:' Thomas does plan to eventually get her master's degree. As she would soon find out, success was not far away. In February 2016, she joined the cast of the off-Broadway show "Speakeasy: John and Jane's Adventures in Wonderland:' Held in the Theater for New York City, the play was a "re-imagined version Alice In Wonderland . set in a 1920s speakeasy;' 1:homas said. "The musical explores the topics ofracism, 1920's queer life, sex-drugs-alcohol, prohibition and a giant queer Cinderella-esque ball:' In the production, Thomas was a member of the ensemble and a dancer. She also was a voice soloist and played saxophone for the cast'.s jazz band. "Speakeasy" concluded in March of 2016. Thomas believes her Wilkes education is what helped her to have an advantage in the competitive world of theatre, and she considers herself more marketable because of her wide range of skills. "The work I did at Wilkes University « Courtesy of Facebook/Amanda Thomas Amanda Thomas graduated from Wilkes in 2015, with a bachelor's degree in theatre and a minor in dance. Right away, she knew the city would be the best place to get her career started. In February 2016, she joined the cast of the off-Broadway show Speakeasy: John and Jane's Adventures in Wonderland. Theatre completely shaped the working professional I am today;' she explained. "I not only learned about my acting process and craft, but I am now a carpenter. I can sew. I can read and navigate a ground plan. I can hang and focus lights. You don't get that in a conservatory as a musical theatre major:' Thomas believes New York City is the place for her, and said she will always come back to it because it is "the central hub of all the auditions:' Between these auditions, Thomas moonlights at restaurants and works as a substitute teacher. Her main focus is making herself known. ''Auditions happen every day;' she said, "so it's all about getting my face and name .out there, a?d getting to meet people and to see if I'm right for anything. I cannot wait to see what's in the future, but I know · that whatever it is, Wilkes and everyone who was there with me definitely played a part in it:' ~ @wilkesbeacon ~ kimberly!hein@wilkes.edu r �_J The Beacon - April 26, 2016 8 Life, Arts & Entertainment · Charlie Cary helps Wilkes, one bulb at a time . By Carlie_Coolbaugh StaffWriter There are many people that stand out in this world for the accomplishments they have achieved and life they have lived. Charles "Charlie" Cary is part of Wilkes University's facilities team that has been helping our campus stay maintained and energy efficient. On the job, Cary brings many great ideas to the university but outside, he lives a very entertaining lifestyle. Early on, Cary received various degrees in engineering and his master's in business administration. With his degrees, he's taught at Luzerne County Community College specializing in courses that varied from basic to advanced electrical, plumbing and heating, HVAC, and architectural drafting and design. He also spent six year.s in healthcare. Currently, he is teaching business courses along with his job here at Wilkes. His facilities career has led him to many large colleges and universities. He spent many years at a_few private colleges, 15 years at Penn State University an d a great deal of time at Purdue University and Indiana University. During his time at the Indiana schools, he helped save both universities millions of dollars with the energy they saved. With the extra funds, he and his team were able to put back into the facilities and recycling programs. Along with his job at energy conservation, Cary held the position of the secondary buyer for the natural gas at HJ. This responsibility taught him a lot about the commodities and the market of buying and selling. This appealed to him because of his admiration for business. · Since he's been at Wilkes, he and his team have already been saving our school energy. This year, he estimated that .we've saved at least .$800,000 in energy. He predicts that over the years with the new changes, Wilkes will be saving millions. Some projects he's been working on have been replacing the light bulbs in our street · many years of his lights and lights in · life and eventually th e parki ng garage ;;;.a~E-.\.t carried on th e with · LED light tradition with his bulbs. three daughters up These bulbs will until four years ago, save us from using when he decided .to 500 hertz an hour pack his climbing to as low as 15 boots away, leaving hertz an hour. This his youngest change will save daughter champion. ' thousands alone He's also enjoyed and maintenance other thrills such time because as skydiving. Now the bulbs have a his main focus is lifetime of 20 plus ._____ ' - - - - - _ j his family. He plans year~. . Courtesy of Charlie Caty to leave his career Hes also been working on behind at Wilkes replacing the HVAC in the library and the in the years to come to focus on his Darte center which will also help with the grandchildren and wonderful wife and effort to save Wilkes some energy. daughters. All of his projects help he and his team "It's been a rollercoaster, but it's been analyze new potential threats and how they fantastic:' can be resolved to help Wilkes become ~ @wilkesbeacon more energy efficient. ~ Carlie.Coo/baugh@wilkes.edu In his free time, Cary free climbed for Off Campus Prem·ium Student Housing ,, APARTMENTS Studio 1 2 & 3 bedrooms Available June 1 2016 �The Beacon - April 26, 2016 Life, Arts & Entertainment 9 The process of using the Neurolraining and Research Center improvement is the goal at the center. Step one The first step was stopping by the cen1er With the end of the spring semester and to fill out a client intake form. This form the pressure of graduation looming over consisted of background questions like my head, I thought it would be a good what you're seeking help with and if you're time to utilize one of the newest resources prone to seizures. In total it took about Wilkes offers. three minutes to fill information form out. The NeuroTraining and Research Center, You could also find the form online and located on the second floor ofBreiseth Hall, e-mail it to the center. is open to all of the Wilkes community for Step two mental performance enhancement. It took almost a week to get a response Treatment depends on what one feels e-mail informing me of what the best they need help with in their life. This could treatment option was from my answers range from managing stress, holding focus on the intake form. The e-mail informed or improving energy throughout their day. me to set up an appointment with the The NeuroTraining and Research receptionist and listed an array of different Center is of no cost to students and operating hours of the center to choose the methods used have been proven to from. Since my schedule is pretty hectic enhance academic, athletic and artistic while the academic year comes to a close, performance. The treatment is said to I scheduled my appointment for a week promote better health and well-being by later. However, if I wanted a closer date reducing stress. the option was there. The center is open all With the 'if it's free, it's for me' mantra in week and is really flexible with schedules. spirit and the hopes of lowering my stress Step three level, I thought Io go through the process. · Finally it was time to actually receive I have to mention before I explain my treatment. It was recommended for me experience with the center that I'm using that I have training using Audio Visual the term 'treatment' as a helping method Entrainment, AVE, one time a week and of improvement. I feel that the term if continuing, two times a week for six 'treatment' has a stigma around it that sessions. something must be wrong when used As I walked into the office on a Friday in a medical context; on the contrary, afternoon, the lighting was low, giving off By Nicole Zukowski Life, Arts and Entertainment Editor a relaxing ambience. Two very friendly and soft-spoken interns greeted me. I was handed two informed consent forms, one to sign and another to keep. Then I followed an intern into the back room where AVE training is performed. She talked me through the training and answered my many questions. Truthfully, I was a little nervou~, but after talking with the intern iny nerves calmed. Ironically I was receiving treatment for managing· stress, and stressed out about it. As the instruction sheet that was hanging in the wall read, "AVE is a device that stimulates the brain with pulses of light and sound so as to lead the brain to adopt a certain pattern of activity:' This mixture of exposure will cause the brain to enter a temporary state that is complementary to the goals of training. I was scheduled for 15 minutes of training. That's 15 minutes oflounging in·a chair with glasses and headphones on. My first thought when the treatment started was "this is 15 minutes of being trapped in my mind:' I have a very active mind; always thinking about one thing or another. For the first few minutes I ran through the events of my day and what I still had to finish. I lost track of time after a while, and could honestly say I started to relax. There were two beeping sounds and a heart beat noise when I started the training, but towards the end the two sounds blended together and the heartbeat seemed to be a background noise to me. I was actually getting very sleepy in the chair. The session ended and the intern came in the room to help me take the equipment off. If I had five more minutes, she would have found me sleeping, no doubt. Step four The last step was a little debrief. I told the intern how I felt: relaxed but tired. My mind seemed at ease, too. Of course, since I knew what the training was supposed to do, I could have thought myself relaxed. I wanted the treatment to be successful for me, obviously. Overall I would recommend training at the NeuroTraining and Research Center. The process was incredibly simple and, I thought, very helpful. I describe my training as forced meditation. It made me sit down and clear my mind to the point of relaxation. I was recommended to go through more training to see a stronger result. If I wasn't graduating in less than a month I probably would. I wish I would have tried out the NeuroTraining and Research Center sooner and made training a part of my weekly schedule. ~ @wilkesbeacon ~ Nicole.zukowski@wilkes.edu ~~f<)lffl: l¼,1~..-..,.ffl«.~llltt:lll~-1~w,a,1~♦.t•4t~;'«rac::i..,,..,.,,_.roox~c+c! ;.,~•t.a. rto:.i-~l&,J .....~-~'IS#ll>r"'ll(.. l::,,-~<.tlhlfflitln~lt>v-$:>~•. $,.«" N~<S°~Y.......,...,<, ~{~ :~:~=~~=:::~;~::,::::::i::::~~- ~-t~~-1'11:l:h&<~~wli"",,..t""""-~__,...,.,- J/>(1'1l<$o(-«:. ~l<lf,----,0,, ~-...i.:-.-..:fflflffll(l.,,.....~IMW«...-~---...-,,._.......,.,_ '1'--~...-z-..,.._., ......,.~~,.,. .... ~~-~...,.., . The NeuroTraining and Research Center is located on the second floor of Breiseth Hall. The first step in receiving training is to fill out a client information form, found on the Wilkes website. Before any training could take place, one must fill out an informed consent form in the office. The AVE treatment consists of lounging with headphones and goggles that show flashing lights. r �_J The Beacon - April 26, 2016 Life, Arts & Entertainment Students Showcase the Creative Process of Color and Design By Marissa Spryn Staff Writer "The Process" exhibit, organized by Dr. Sara Moore, is · an interactive gallery created by students enrolled within a Fundamentals of Color and Design course. This fun and interactive display takes the viewer through each step of the creative process. The objective of the ~ssignment was to paint on three-dimensional objects in order to create a 2D appearance. Sara originally spawned the idea for this project after being introduced to the work of Alexa Meade, an artist who paints on people in order to transport them into her work, at the TED global conference in 2013. Two pieces were created by Moore, while the rest were completed by students Zachary Berg, Elizabeth Childs, Willard Hause, Laura Kessler, Alexis Maroney, Joseph Miele and Bethany Shaud. The process of the -students inspired tangible pieces for the artists to keep, though their inspirations were less receptive to time. "With normal paintings, students · will have a physical, tangible item that they can show off or keep for themselves:' said Moore. "When they were finished painting their fruits and vegetables, they eventually had to be thrown away after p~ ing so much work into the piece. As an artist, emphasis on the process can become especially difficult when faced with the · reality of disposal. They-need to realize that beauty may not last forever:' The focus .of the gallery is the process of making art, not the final project. In this form of creation, digital photography and video are valuable artifacts in documenting the creation of art. In addition to their pieces, each student was required to create a speed-paint video that demonstrates the skills and techniques executed throughout the assignment. This, in turn, takes viewers through "the process" of tricking the mind's eye into seeing a two-dimensional surface. Focusing on the steps behind the work initiates interaction between the viewer and the piece itself. Each piece has its own unique QR code that can be scanned on a mobile device. This code links you to each video posted online. These webpages will be tracked using Google Analytics to determine the likability and number of views each painting receives. The order of the gallery paintings will be periodically updated according to these statistics. That way, student and faculty viewers have direct influence on the presentation of the gallery itself. Interaction with the exhibit will be tracked until mid-May 2016 and each painting will remain on the first floor of Breiseth Hall throughout the summer months. @wilkesbeacon Marissa.Spryn@wilkes.edu Artist: Elizabeth Childs 7 Artist: Laura Kessler Artist: Will Hauze �The Beacon - April 26, 2016 Life, Arts & Entertainment 11 Refresh and Renew- by Volunteering at the Big Event By Amanda Bialek Staff Writer Are you ready for a day full of serving the Wilkes-Barre community and connecting with other individuals? Wilkes University's fifth annual Big Event is on Saturday, April 30th. · Students have the opportunity to volunteer their time from 9 a.m. to I p.m. "I think service is really important because it gives students the ability to sort of ground themselves in the community that they're living in;' said Megan BooneValk:enburg, coordinator of student development. For many students Wilkes-Barre is not the community that they grew up in. Boone-Valk:enburg believes that students will become more comfortable at Wilkes as they start to build a sense of community and familiarity with the location. On the day of the Big Event, volunteers will have breakfast available to them as they register from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. There are multiple different locations that community service will" be taking place this year. . Katelyn Jimison, executive recording secretary of student government, is the coordinator.of the Big Event. "It is my responsibility to contact possible volunteer sites and coordinate what activities will be done, what supplies will be needed and how each group will get to their site;' she said. Jimison also orders the shirts and drawstring bags that each volunteer receives and organizes the breakfast and lunch. After volunteering for the day, students will return to campus for a barbecue lunch, music, lawn games, tie-dying shirts, snacks and ice cream on the greenway. "I wouldn't be able to do all of this without the help of my committee," said Jimison. "They are truly the reason this event is such a success every year:' Boone-Valkenburg · said she works behind the scenes, to support Katelyn, and helps her find locations for students to volunteer at. She makes sure that the fine details are met. "It really is a student initiated and student driven service event through Student government;' said Boone-Valk:enburg. Jimison believes community service is important because it provides students with an opportunity to give back to the community. "We have such a big impact on the residents -and businesses in the area, and they are so supportive of us all year round;' she said. The Big Event is a way for everyone to thank the residents of the community for all they do for the university. "Spring is that time of renewal and the air is fresh and the weather is perfect;' said Boone-Valk:enburg. Warm weather and sunshine is a great time for students to take advantage of being outdoors and participate in community service. ."It's something that really feeds your soul as well as helps the community out;' said Boone-Valkenburg. With hundreds of students doing beautification projects, she believes that the Big Event will have an instant impact because it is visual. "People in the communities can see that Wilkes cares about them;' said BooneValk:enburg. "We care about the footprint that we are leaving:' Whether it is a big or small a project, Wilkes has the power to make an impact and a positive change in the community. As the website change.org said, "Have a heart, lend a hand, stand. out and make a difference:' ~ @wilkesbeacon ~ amanda.bialek@wilkes.edu HUMANS OF WILKES UNIVERSITY • r �.J 12 The Beacon - April 26, 2016 The Guiding Ligh of the Beacon The senior graduating editors at The Beacon reflect on their time contributing to the publication. James Jaskolka Current position: Editor-in-Chief I can say with total confidence that my time at • Wilkes and as Editor-in-Chief of The Beacon have been the most formative experiences of my entire life. Stepping into a leadership position has allowed me to grow and understand myself in ways I never thought possible. I came to Wilkes an anxious and doe-eyed freshman, very ignorant to how the world works. I still have a lot to learn, and I still get anxious, but I'm better equipped to handle· it now. I wouldn't have spent the last four years anywhere else. • �12 The Beacon - April 26, 2016 Justin Topa Nicole Zukowski Current position: Life, Arts & Entertainment Editor Current position: Life, Arts & Entertainment Editor The Beacon is a perfect name for my experiences with our campus newspaper. Through my time as an editor, our publication has guided me through my writing, my leadership and most influentially, has guided me towards a great group of friends and mentors that have helped to shape the person I am and the professional I hope to become. I do not know what lies ahead but, wherever I end up, I know I can count on my time with The Beacon to help guide the way. Ashley Evert · • a r et 13 Current position: Managing Editor I can't believe I've spent four years at The Beacon. I started as a beauty columnist in my freshman year and quickly moved on to LAE assistant editor, then assistant managing editor, and maintained the managing editor position for the last two years. I've learned so much about writing in a diff~rent way than I was used to and even more about layout and design. In addition, I've learned what we jokingly call "the PR side of journalism" by managing our staff and events. I'm so grateful for the opportunity to get so much hands-on experience and I know I will take all the skills I've learned at The Beacon with me after I leave Wilkes. 1 Working four years at The Beacon has given me the opportunities that helped shape me into the professional that I am today. The skills that I've learned from having hands-on experience will most definitely help me in my future endeavors. The Beacon was such a valuable resource for me to develop and enhance my communication skills. I am truly thankful for the Communication Studies • Department for offering such a valuable opportunity that has helped in my education tremendously. Sara Pisak Current position: Opinion Editor Looking back on my time at The Beacon, I am surprised by all of the things I have learned in only two years. When I began copy-editing and writing book reviews, I never imagined I would become proficient in new programs such as InDesign, Photoshop and WordPress. I never imagined · I would be section editor and be able to mentor other writers, attend national journalism conferences and form friendships with local community figures and writers. I am thankful for all of the learning opportunities and for the staff and the adviser, Dr. Churcher, who made these accomplishments possible. �..J The Beacon - April 26, 2016 14 Things I wish I knew before I graduated -Recent Wilkes graduate offers insight into life after college By Sierra Marsh Guest Writer Sierra Marsh is a 2015 graduate of Wilkes University who holds a degree in English with minors in both sociology and womens and gender studies. She currently resides in Wilkes-Barre where she is dedicating time to building her soy candle business. The last few weeks of your final spring semester in college are· wild and not entirely in the fun, 'let's be the last ones . to leave the dance floor after pitchers' kind of way. There's essays, finals, presentations and ca,pstones to complete while somehow managing to sleep, eat and not burst into tears after the library printers refuse to work. I get it. I know because I was right where you are at this time last year. Stressing and worrying about checking every single last assignment off of your To-Do List leaves little to no time to think about what life after graduation may bring. I came up with a few things I wish I knew before I graduated college, and I hope they find you right where you are to bring you some encouragement. can pay my bills:' But it's not that simple, The awkward Thanksgiving dinner questions will continue except the pressure will be at an all-tiirie high. The ever so famous, "So.,.how is school going?" will be replaced by "So ... do you have a job yet?" but r~member, as I said, . everyone means well! They wouldn't ask if they didn't care, but we don't all have a five-year plan seemingly written in stone right after college. It's all a process, and you have to take things one day at a time regardless of any daunting underlying pressure that may come froin other people in your life. • 2. It's okay if you don't have it all · figured out. This is important to remember. Be gentle with yourself because things will begin to come together. You deserve to live a life you're proud of, and you've worked so hard to be where you are now. Remember your dreams and the_hopes you have always had for yourself whatever they may be. Refuse to lose sight of them, and you're already halfway there. 3. You'll fall out of touch with friends. Courtesy of Sierra Marsh beautiful things. They will be chasing their own goals and discover--ing life in new ways just like you. They may be starting new jobs, tackling their first semester of graduate school or moving away to an entirely different state. Plans to see each other will fall through and even text messages may eventually · come to an altogether stop. Life happens, and that's OK. It's OK because when you do see each other again, when those plans " do work out, it will feel as if no time has passed at all. Reconnecting will be effortless. You'll hear about all the things your friends have going on in their lives - big ideas, first dates, quirky co-workers, life changing opportunities - and if you're op.en to it, you'll find that they may even inspire you. Yes, the same ones you met on move in day freshman year, the ones you skipped class to walk to Dunkin with Family members, friends, peers, for 99 cent iced coffee, the ones you · coworkers, even potential employers. giggled uncontrollably with on borderline They all mostly mean well; I'm sure of delusional late nights in the library, it. But believe it or not, I have had job · and maybe even the ones you will get interviews where the interviewer has ready with the day of graduation. This is• 4. There is no such thing as a asked me, "What are you hoping to do something I wish I saw coming, but I want perfect plan. you to know it isn't a bad thing. with your English degree? Have you Have you ever talked to someone who What I mean by this is in the months considered teaching?" What I woul9 have . seemed as if they had their entire life liked to say is, "Uhm, well, for starters rm that -follow your graduation you will planned out right down to how many just hoping for you to give me a job so I see your friends do ground breaking, I. People will expect you to have it all figured out. children they want? No doubt clouds their mind at all. They want what they want, and since it's planned out, they believe it will happen. Sometimes I find myself envying people like that, but the truth is that reality has a way of breaking up even the best laid out plans. Life just happens. I say that a lot, but it's true. The fact is that you don't know what may happen to you or around you that could affect those plans, and that's why it's important to understand early on that the unanticipated twists and turns could 'turn out to be the best part of your journey. Embrace the unexpected, and don't be discouraged when things fail to go as perfectly as planned. There are far greater things ahead for you, more amazing than you could even imagine. Take a chance on the unknown, stay firm in who you are, and I promise you will -be surprised by the doors that open up before you. . �The Beacon - April 26, 2016 Opinion 15 A Tree Grows in Brooklyn: A classic for writers and everyone keep her from bettering herself through education, while not becoming jaded or cynical. Francie's quest for education should be something every reader strives to Betty Smith's A Tree Grows in Brooklyn emulate in their lives: the idea that everyone · is one classic that when read makes readers no matter their social standing deserves want to become an author. I was first introduced to the text when a friend of my to be educated and they should never stop family and a former teacher of mine gave learning. When Francie's father dies she stops me the text as a gift. Mrs. Cannon described the work as "one of my favorite books as a writing the cute, fictional stories her teacher young girl and I should never lose my thirst loves. Instead, she writes what her teacher for knowledge." Only a few pages into the describes as "sordid" literature, essentially text, a reader will more than understand nonfiction stories about her life. Her teacher why the quest and thirst for knowledge is suggests she burn these sordid stories and return to the literature which Francie does important. · A Tree Grows in Brooklyn is largely not believe in any longer. Of course, Francie continues to do what autobiographical. The main character Francie, like author Betty Smith, lived in her creator Betty Smith has done: She writes an impoverished section of town, shared what she knows. Francie would rather write the same birthday, went to college without stories which capture the human condition a high school diploma and studied at the with honesty and face criticism thap. write a University of Michigan. Also a reader finds work she does not believe in and be praised. out later in the !ext it appears both Francie Not only is Francie's condition regarding and Smith love to follow the adage, "write her work reminiscent of the criticism Smith received for A Tree Grows in Brooklyn but what you know." In writing what Betty Smith knew, it is an admirable stance for any writer to she produced a text that was realistic in adopt. I had already decided writing would displaying the human condition and which be a part of my life when I first read this treated issues of gender with sympathy. text, but Smith and Francie will always Writing what Smith knew also led to criticism as people panned the book as be a major influence on my writing style. being to political, overly compassionate to While reading this book, I decided although the poor and glorifying unions. However, fictional stories also wonderfully capture Smith's text was not read by solely· one the human condition and the human spirit, social class but was a uniting factor. Having each -ofus has a different perspective which a critically acclaimed work, which spans . is worth exploring through autobiographical societal gaps, is all any author can hope for. writing and nonfiction. l;rancie and Smith's shared view on Smith's work allows a reader to inhabit Francie's world and see global events and writing is an admirable one to adopt. More life events as she does. In doing so, the writers and readers should take a cue from . reader is also able to inhabit Francie's both authors, and write what they truly introspective nature and contemplate the believe will cause frank discussions on the world as they know it but through the lens human condition. At the end of the day, of Francie's quest for knowledge, quest for writing a work an author believes in is more herself and quest to remain innocence and important than writing only for the sake of · writing. not become pessimistic. I too hope each reader of A Tree Grows In the text, Francie like Smith writes what she knows. As a child, she is hungry in Brooklyn never loses their ques.t for to learn about the world, life and even knowledge and their love for the written word. everyday school subjects. · Since the text employs flashbacks, flashforwards and eventually comes full-circle to end where the text began, a reader is able to follow Francie's life quest to learn as much as she possibly can. Francie does ~ @wilkesbeacon let her mother's favoritism, war, death of her father, poverty and ignorant teachers ~ sara.pisak@wilkes.edu By Sara Pisak Opinion Editor 1Kessler II Hauze BETTY S ITH P!RtNNIAL Sara's ·score: n �.J The Beacon - April 26, 2016 Opinion 16 School's out for the summer; the question is, are you? By Allison Rossi Staff Writer Are you staying local this summer? Regardless of the reasoning, whether that be that you live close to campus, you are taking summer classes, you are getting a job near school or you just do not want to leave your friends, there are fun activities that an individual can do over the summer time near Wilkes-Barre. 1) Seven Tubs Natural Area: The Seven Tubs Natural Area is a publicly accessible recreation area located in Luzerne County, Pa., and owned by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. This is an easy hike and it is close to town as well. It is also a nice getaway for a family to enjoy or if you just want to hang out and explore nature with your friends. 2) Knoebels Amusement Resort: According to Knoebels' website, the amusement resort is family amusement park, complete with picnic grove and campground in Elysburg. The website boasts, "America's largest free-admission amusement part." The free admission park houses two classic Creative Commons wooden roller coasters. Visitors can also take part in Opening Day on April 30, and Scout Day on May 7. With rides for thrill-seekers and kid friendly rides Knoebels is the perfect day trip for the whole family. 3) Chacko's Family Bowling Center: According to chakosfamilybowlingcenter. com, the bowling alley consists of· 40 synthetic AMF lanes, computerized scoring, junior, adult, and senior league, automatic bumpers for children's bowling, glow bowling on Friday and Saturday nights, . senior citizen specials, memory lane lounge, Dan Chacko's pro shop, arcade with ticket redemption center, a fuH service kitchen specializing in pizza, wings and so much more. This is a great place to go when y.ou are bored or just want to be inside and have fun on a rainy day. 4) Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza: According to mohegansunarenapa.com, Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza is owned by the Luzerne County Convention Center Authority, a government body appointed by Luzerne County. The arena is managed by SMG, the world leader in entertainment and sports facilities management with catering and concessions services. The plaza has more than 8,000 seats and has the capacity to hold approximately · ten thousand people for concerts. 5) Lark Mountain Marketplace: Lark Mountain Marketplace is an antique mall. There are a variety of vendors that offer unique items such as vintage advertising, mining items, estate and costume jewelry, and even video games. 9 ProCare Located within the Wilkes-Barre YMCA Physical Therapy Your life. Our priority. 40 West Northampton St. Wilkes-Barre, PA Phone: (570) 208-0466 We Accept ALL Insurances! Parents or f1iends visitiing campus? Suggest Don't forget to read Eric Casey's online column this week at www. thewilkesbeacon. com 58 W. River Sti·eet Wilkes-Bn,1Te, PA 18702 h. ,..._,() ,) ' - so•.) ,. h.(} 1 1.,J- ),)~ . hi1lru1dhouse@ve1i1J0n.net hilla1·dhonseinn.oom • Celelmiting om: 10th yen,r • llSO-yetir-old Sooond Empfre Oren, 1805 • Located on cnmpns •· next t.o Doane &11 •Au for Wilkes discount • lncludtl8 full b1101tld'n,st • Private en sttit.i{l bl\,tb8 �The Beacon - April 26, 2016 17 Opinion Colonels Ta.lk Back We asked:· «What do you enjoy about spring?" Interviews by Luke Modrovsky luke. modrovsky@wilkes.edu Photos,. by Jesse Chalnick jesse. chalnick@wilkes.edu As the weather warms and the calender nears May, Wilkes students are beginning to catch spring fever. With temperatures rising, members of campus try to find ways to get outside. and enjoy the warmer weather. Whether it's . taking a simple stroll by the rive_r or playing a pick-up game with friends, Wilkes University and Wilkes-Barre become very busy during the spring months. The Beacon asked members of the Wilkes Community to share what they enjoy most about the spring season. Want to be in the next Colonels Talk Back? Email luke.modrovsky@wilkes.edu Larissa Ressler Junior Nursing "My favorite part about spring is the warm weather and when the trees and leaves start to bloom. I like to go outside and do school work. Going outside to Kirby Park is also enjoyable as well:' Pankil Chandler Junior Sports Management ,,. "I like the change in atmosphere. Everyone seems to be in a better mood during the spring months. As a wrestler, its more enjoyable running and doing workouts outside instead of being stuck indoors:' ' Michael Condrad Junior Electrical & Mechanical Engineering "In the spring, I like to go outside and start running more. I need to get myself in shape for a body-building competition I have. I love to just be outside ,and do everything I can ~utdoors:' · Sandy Anthony Rifkin Cafe Cashier Wilkes Dining "I like to go to the beach. Usually, I pack up my house in Wilkes-Barre and I head down to the Philadelphia area-and spend some time with my family. Not only d• we go to the beach during breaks, but we try and take a trip down to Florida as well:' Amal Pillai Senior Mechanical Engineering "I definitely try to get outside and be more active. I like to play a lot of different sports in the nicer weather as well. I really enjoy playing soccer outdoors because you get to take in the fresh air:' Kaylee Caprari Sophomore Undeclared "I do a lot of hiking in the spring. One of my favorites places to go is Ricketts Glen. I like to do a lot of road tripping too. Beaches and boardwalks are fun places to go. I don't like to travel anywhere when it's cold:' r �.J The Beacon - April 26, 2016 18 Opinion Senior staff members reflect on their at Wilkes Tharlk you for all of the opportunities By Sara Pisak .Opinion Editor As I am laying out my final edition of The-Beacon, I feel the need to write one 1of · th~ longest but most ~ell deserved thank you notes. I figure if Jimmy Fallon can write out thank you notes, I can too. Thank you to the readers who have made writing my weekly book reviews not a chore but one of the most rewarding things I have ever done. I have valued your constructive critiques and your praise. I have valued all of your comments especially, "You made me want run out and buy the book!" · I never thought when I asked if I could write a small book review column two years ago that it would turn into · copy editing, a full page article·, a job as assistant opinion editor and then finally a job as opinion editor. I never thought I would become proficient in varying types of software I have been using on a weekly basis. I am ,thankful for being able to exp;md the skills I will take onto graduate school and into the work fi;,rce. . , I am thankful for the amazing friends I made on the staff. I am grateful for the opportunity as a writer to be publishing every week and to work with amazing writers, knowledgeable editors, a supportive faculty adviser, Dr. Kalen Churcher, and creative designers. I enjoyed writing opinion articles discussing hot button, trending topics, while working to shine a light on those who cannot always speak for themselves such as victims of abuse and those suffering with traumatic brain injuries. I would have never imagined when I started I would be winning a national award from Region 1 of the Society of Professional Journalists and representing Wilkes University and The Beacon on a national level. The English nerd I am loved discussing some of my favorite new works of literature and rediscovering classics. Books always will be one of the most successful ways to reach across barriers of race, gender, time and social position. In an instance, as fast as it takes to turn a page, books allow us the ability to think in ways we never could have imagined and to inhabit the lives and ideas of those we never thought possible. I hope with each article and each review, I was able to give the reader just a little piece of the magical quality of books and the powerful ability of the English language. I hope reading my articles has brought readers half of the joy they brought me while writing them. With gratitude, Sara Tell us what you think. What are some of your favorite college memories? Tell us @wilkesbeacon ~ ~ @wilkesbeacon sara.pisak@wilkes.edu The five classes that taught me the.most By James Jaskolka Editor in Chief • Higher education has always been a place for learning and growth. You spend four years taking classes that give you better insight to your particular field of study, and then you can apply those skills to a career. Sometimes, though, you end up in classes that are useful to you in other ways: you learn empathy; you learn confidence; you learn about yourself. The following · classes were chosen because they have all fostered growth in me, in more than just an academic sense. 5. soc 101 Intro to Sociology Dr. Andrew Wilczak When you grow up with a dysfunctional family that struggles to make ends meet, it's easy to lose sight of how much privilege you actually have. This course, taught in Dr. Wilczak's unique style, opened my eyes to how other people live, and I've learned to be more understanding since. 4.COM202 Interpersonal Communication Dr. Jane Elmes-Crahall You don't realize how important effective communication is in relationships, romantic or otherwise, until you're already feeling the strain. This class showed me different methods for communicating verbally and nonverbally, and has made my relationships with others much stronger. interest in, if it wasn't for this class and its reflective and research-based assignments. At our first conference, Dr. Hamill told me I should be in a major where I could write, and I listened. For me, this class was the beginning of a fundamental change in who I was and how I presented myself. So, Dr. Hamill thanks for believing in my dream. "[The class taught me] there were · o.ther people in the world just like me. I wasn't alone in my discomfort:' 3. ENG 101 Composition Dr. Thomas Hamill I came to Wilkes as a business major because I didn't think I could make any money from writing. I might have graduated as one, very unhappy in a field I had no 2. COM398 Gender and Communications Dr. Mia Briceno This class taught me about different kinds of gender identities and how people express their gender differently. It was the first time I'd encountered anything like that before, and suddenly everything clicked: there were other people in the world just like me. I wasn't alone in my discomfort. While being essential to my self-understanding, this class also taught me empathy for others. I hope they make this a required course some day. 1. PHL242 The Meaning of Life Dr. Linda Paul Despite the fact that I'm currently enrolled and it's not even over yet, I feel like this class has had the most positive influence on my development. It's a course that challenges you to reconceive how you view the whole world, from an internal and external perspective. We read excerpts from a book called "The Mindful Way Through Depression," which totally changed my perspective on life. In under a semester, I've learned to be more mindful, how to stop negative thoughts before they overcome me and, most importantly, how to recognize and unlearn habits I have that cause problems for me. I'd recommend this class to anyone who enjoyed their Philosoph~ 101 class and likes reading. ~ @wilkesbeacon ~ james.jaskolkabutler �"' The Beacon - April 26, 2016 Sports 19 Dominic and Jacob Parfianowicz:·Twin takeover of men's tennis By Andre Spruell Asst. Sports Editor When walking around campus, if you see two 6'5" students who resemble each other walking everywhere together, chances are it is the dynamic tennis duo: Dominic and Jacob Parfianowicz. The junior twins are both biology majors and were born and raised in Elmira, N.Y. From the time they were born they were· inseparable, constantly doing almost everything together, which still holds true today. "We've been doing everything together since day one," said Jacob Parfianowicz. "Every activity, sport, always doing it the same." Here at the university, the Parfianowicz twins are known for tearing it up on the tennis court in doubles action, but tennis was not their first sport. Swimming was the first sport that the pair got into, and they actually swam for a little bit in their freshman year at Wilkes. The twins actually got into into tennis when they were in elementary school, due to their fourth grade gym teacher at the time. "He was doing tennis in gym class, then he started doing individual work and got us into it," Dominic Parfianowicz. "That's when we began, and he has been training with us ever since." Their former elementary school teacher still remains in contact with the Parfianowicz brothers and still works with them on breaks and during the summer when they play tournaments' in upstate N.Y. If it were not for this teacher, the twins admitted they probably would never have gotten into tennis, as their mom did track and their dad played handball in Poland. Having a Polish heritage is something that the twins are proud of and use to their advantage. They maintain their heritage by only speaking Polish at home, and celebrate The Beacon/Purvit Patel Dominic and Jacob Parfianowicz are both juniors at Wilkes University. The Beacon/Purvit Patel Parfianowicz twins share a brotherly chest bump on the greenway. all the traditions and holidays associated with the culture. As a competitive edge, while most doubles partners use hand signals and whisper to each other, these two yell at each other in Polish, which can intimidate oppQnents. Both the Parfianowicz boys have been playing doubles together since seventh grade, and that experience together is something that most college doubles partners just do not have. "In seventh grade, it was a rough start, but we' re family and we got through it," Dominic Parfianowicz said. "Now we' re playing really good tennis, and I don't think I want a different partner because I don't think I can play with anyone else." When they first arrived on campus, the twins noted how difficult it was to make that transition from high school to college, but credit the tennis team for helping them make the transition much easier. Being so close as a team is what makes college fun and allows the team as whole to experience success on the court, which the twins say is even more true today. As playoffs are approaching, the twins are ready to flip the switch and get ready to take on some tough competition. There will be some pressure on the team as the Colonels are nationally ranked in the region for the first time in school history. If they keep playing well, they will be poised to make a deep run in Nationals. Even though they are only juniors, the twins plan on working in the biology field. Dominic will actually be taking the MCAT in June, which is a medical test taken electronically in attempts of becoming a doctor. @wilkesbeacon andre.spruell@wilkes.edu F �_J The Beacon - April 26, 2016 Sports 20 Wilkes softball: Working hard for the 2016 late-season wins By Danny Van Brunt Asst. Sports Writer The softball team recently played at home against King's in a double-header and lost both games. The first game ended 6-3, and the second game ended 7-4. The team's overall record is now 7-19. Sophomore infielder . Grace Sanzalone commented on the team's performance this season. "I think our record does not represent how much we have grown, both on and off the field, as a team from last year," Sanzalone said. "We have to keep in mind that we are a very yoJ¥].g team without senior leadership. Everything that has been brought in this season with the new coaching staff is different from last year; there has been a team-wide adjustment period that has taken a little longer than we hoped for." Sanzalone acknowledged the fact that ther~ were no returning seniors from last year. The team this season consisted of four juniors, five sophomores and five first-year students. In addition, Sanzalone mentioned her coaching staff is new as well. Sophomore Pitcher Nicole Cumbo took time to reflect on her season as well. "I love that the team is so supportive. They're a great group of friends and we have so much fun together. As a team, we have had a lot thrown at us this year with Olll' new coach. I love that we have taken everything we have learned and used it to improve," Cumbo said. · Despite having a young team, the softball team had a successful run in Myrtle Beach, S.C. After losing its opening game of the season, the team collected the next four wins. Wilkes defeated Mount Aloysius twice, first with a score of 7-0, and the second game ended 7-4. Wilkes also defeated SUNYIT, 8-0, and finally' Sweet Briar College, 19-3. The softball team stands 2-8 in the Freedom Conference. The team won its very first conference game against Eastern, 1-0. In that game, Lacey Bixler hit a double to left-center field with two. outs, and was followed by a single from Caitlin Brown. The single took Bixler home, and she scored the only point of the game. Wilkes played a double-header against Eastern. The second conference game against Eastern ended with a tough score of 2-10. The other two conference games were against Delaware Valley, in another double-header. The first game started with Delaware Valley jumping out to a fourpoint lead. Wilkes took their time to tie the game up, but Delaware Valley scored a point late in the game to win 5-4. -The other game was similar because Delaware Valley jumped out to another lead of fivepoints. Wilkes came back 5-4, but .they took the game away ending it 7-4. They also won against Lycoming. In the double-header, Lycoming won the first game by tallying five-points in the first few innings. The lead was too far for Wilkes to Freshman Caitlin Brown connects with the ball for a hit to left field in a game last Wednesday evening. come back, and left the first game 6-2. The second game was tied_ 1-1 in the third inning, and then Cumbo hit a single in the fourth sending two batters home. The score ended 3-2. Wilkes beat DeSales, 15-3, for their second Fre.edom Conference win of the season. The game only went five innings. "Our main goal is to play and ultimately win the MAC. The championship game is being held at our field, which means we want to at least be on the field playing," Sanzalone said. "We hope to take everything we have learned and better implement it in our remaining games. We plan to get some more wins and we are going to do it for Bill, our coach's cat!" Cumbo said. w @wilkesbeacon The Beacon/Purvit Patel • �The Beacon - April 26, 2016 Sports 21 Wilkes women's lacrosse: Reaching the homestretch on a high note By Mark Makowski . _ Sports Writer The Wilkes women's lacrosse team has been rolling as they are entering the home stretch of the 2016 season. The team has compiled an (11-3) record andha_s a (3-1) record in Freedom play. _They were riding a five game winning streak that would end while playing FDU Florham. Last season, the team had-a (10-5), but their (24) record in Freedom play doomed them when the playoffs came around. Head Coach Kammie Towey entered her 10th season looking to take the high points of last season and build upon them. "My expectations for this season were to go above .500 overall and make it back into the playoffs;' Towey explains. "My goal for the team is still to make it back to the playoffs and continue to improve in every game:' When looking closer into the Wilkes women's lacrosse team's success this season, you first have to look at the roster. There are eight seniors leading the squad, and the captains of the team all bring their own specialties. "Madeleine _ Brownsey, Jessica MacConchie, Emily Ketterman and Tori Kerr each bring their own facets to the team as captains;' Towey said. "Madeleine and Emily are the vocal leaders on offense and defense. Jess is the mother hen and Tori leads by example through her hard work on the field:' Senior Attacker Madeleine Brownsey has really stepped into her prime this season, and has been shattering records every time she has stepped onto the field. Brownsey is the all-time leader in goals for the Wilkes women's Lacrosse team. On April 13, Brownsey would score 11 goals in the game against Centenary, breaking a record she set in the previous season. With four games left in the season, Brownsey wants to get the best out of the squad so they can get into the playoffs and make a deep run. "We need to· concentrate on putting together a full 60 minutes;' ~he explains. "We sometimes get comfortable with the lead and then end up struggling to maintain the win in the end:' To match Brownsey's. offensive superiority, the team also has -a defensive star to hold down the other side of the field. Senior Defender Jessica MacConchie has improved tremendously since last season, she has surpassed all of her stats from last season and she still has four games left in the regular season. Sophomore Defender/Midfielder Jessyca Held entered her second · season on the team with high hopes. "When the season started I had very high hopes, and I still do;' Held explains. "We have a very talented group this year. I try to do everything I can possibly do on the for the seniors since it is their last season:' With the end of the season quickly approaching, the women's Lacrosse team needs to make sure that they keep winning as their last four games are all in conference play. With a (3-1) in Freedom play, the team will just need to make sure members keep all of their opponents in check and leap into the MAC Freedom playoffs on a high note. rd zza · elivery- Call 825-5166 • Wilkes e 1er :ar. ase to 1te. ass in :ate the To follow more coverage on the LA~ girls as they successfully finish their season, visit gowilkesU • �.J 'Ihe Beacon -April 26, 2016 Sports 22 • �The Beacon - April 26, 2016 Sports 11d floor of the nd Education )pies such as Skill Transfer. iucation Fair. lnies and find >e serving our ;ontact Emily rukes.edu rttents MA:J Senior a pitcher field. Fro t••···:2 Berks C us ey-eryd to, a student athlete. ·Balaru.;l~1~m~ studies With a Jml~sv. Leaf makes it look like it ...... 7 Q:. 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Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon Newspaper Collection, 1947-present Description An account of the resource <p>This is Wilkes University's <em>Beacon</em> Newspaper collection, 1947-present. We also have digitized copies of the <em>Beacon's</em> predecessors, <em>The Bucknell Bison Stampede</em>, 1934-1935 and <em>The Bucknell Beacon</em>, 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>.</p> <p></p> <p>Missing Issues:</p> <p>1947 August 8th<br />1947 September 5th<br />1947 October 3rd<br />1947 October 17th<br />1947 October 31st<br />1947 November 21st<br />1947 December 19th<br />1948 September 9th<br />1950 April 28th<br />1953 April 10th<br />1962 February 2nd</p> 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 2016 April 26th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2016 April 26 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/0d4cfb1d74e707d488cdfe220ec93ec1.pdf eeaf5efec81679518e40374cbdf8a266 PDF Text Text The Beacon - September 13, 2016 THE BEACON Est. 1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member Volume 70 Issue 01 The news of today reported by the journalists of tomorrow. Wilkes adds ice hockey as 23rd varsity sport R1t Full story on page 19 The Beacon/Taylor Ryan The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins’ mascot, Tux, and the Wilkes Colonel pose after the announcement of ice hockey being added to varsity team sports offerings. �News The Beacon - September 13, 2016 Beacon Briefs Have a breaking story or a press release to send? Contact the news editor: alyssa.mursch@wilkes.edu KDP Childhood Cancer Fundraiser Buddhist meditation sessions to begin Sept. 13 Buddhist meditation in the style taught by Vietnamese Buddhist Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh will take place at 4:45 p.m. on Sept. 13. Sitting and walking meditation will be practiced. This tradition emphasizes mindfulness and careful analysis of our experience in the interests of encouraging peace and joy in our lives. The first session will explain the basic practices; all parties are welcome. No experience is necessary and you need not commit to anything more than trying the practices for the 45 minutes that you are there. Contact Dr. Linda Paul if you have any questions or would like a copy of the written information about the practices (linda.paul@ wilkes.edu). Can’t make the first session? Join us for a later one. We plan on meeting each Tuesday 4:45-5:30 p.m. in the Kirby Salon. Kappa Delta Pi (KDP), the Education Honor Society is raising money for the ThinkBIG Organization throughout the month of September. During club hours the group will be doing thought clouds for any amount of change donation, ribbons for $1, and bracelets for $2. The bracelets will be available starting next week. Want to find out more about the organization, visit http://www. thinkbigpa.org. This will be a running fundraiser through the end of September. Fall Internship Registration Please visit the Co-op Education/Internship Office, 2nd floor, Henry Student Center, on Sept. 7 from 1 to 4 p.m. for Fall Internship Registration. The session for ALL fall interns will be held on Sept. 13 at 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. in the Ballroom of the Henry Student Center. It is a mandatory meeting to receive the paperwork and assignments necessary to submit during the semester. Wilkes University Student Government notes By Sarah Bedford Editor-in-Chief Week 1 On Aug. 31, Student Government met for its first meeting. John Stachacz, dean of library and IT gave his report on campus updates. This summer, more WiFi access points were created across campus and the library database was also expanded. Alumni Relations gave its fund request for homecoming activities. The group requested $500 to pay for 50 student tickets for two homecoming events: Pints with Professors and Tailgate Tent. Homecoming activities begin on Sept. 30. Student Government began planning for the homecoming dance which is themed, “There’s no place like Homecoming.” The total amount requested was for $27,350.55. Constitutional revisions for the Student Government constitution were on the table. Changes were basic procedure that required update and clarification. Allie Grudeski, SG president made a fund request for Club Day to cover the cost of food and incidentals for the event. Grudeski hopes to make the event completely SG-run in upcoming years, removing responsibility from Student Development. Funds requested were $6,100. Capital Projects also made a fund request for: Wilkes University customized bubble soccer balls, two carts, two color printers and two black and white printers for the Club Hub and SG Office, an iPad for the Mailroom, 2 News work study funds for the Club Hub and Club Hub Supplies. The total amount requested was $18,940. Operations committee explained that the new bleachers and restrooms at Ralston Field may be ready for the homecoming football game. The signage for the single bathrooms around campus have also been labeled as “all gender” restrooms. The Treasurer's Report stands as follows: All College: $48,000; Conference: $5,000; General Funds: $25,000; Spirit: $2,000 with a SG total of $80,000. Week 2 Student Government met on Wednesday for its weekly meeting. Alumni Association presented for their week two of two for their homecoming ticket request. The board voted allocating $500 to the group with a vote of 20-0-1. The Geo-Exploration Club presented for its reinstatement for week one of two. The club had formerly been active but not in recent years. The Political Society also presented for its reinstatement. The group is nonpartisan and hopes to spread political awareness through the election season and beyond. SG will vote next week on both clubs’ status. Cody Morcom, SG vice president presented his fund request for the Sports Smash event which will replace Bubble Bash. The total request is for $5,500. The board voted on the allocation of funds for the homecoming dance, which increased to $29,955.52, which is less than requested for Homecoming 2015. The board voted passing the motion at 20-0-1. SG Constitutional revisions were voted on, passing 20-0-1. President Patrick Leahy must approve of the revisions before they can be instated. Club Day fund requests were voted upon, passing 19-1-1. Capital Projects’ fund request was also revised and voted on. The two carts were removed and the iPad. The group voted per item as follows: $3,000 allocated for bubble soccer balls passing 18-0-3; $2,202.76 for back and color printers and ink for the Club Hub and one black and white printer for the SG office passing 19-0-2; $7,200 for Club Hub work study passing 15-4-2; $2,500 per semester for Club Hub supplies passing 190-2. Admissions and Financial Aid committee and discussed reviewing the honors program for admissions purposes. There was also discussion on a new financial aid award template to expedite the process and a focus on PSAT scores for new students. 200 students have already been accepted to Wilkes for the 2017-2018 school year. The Treasurer’s Report stands as follows: All College: $48,000; General Funds: $25,000; Conference: $5,000; and Spirit: $2,000 for an SG total of $80,000. table of contents news................2 life, a&e...........7 spread............12 opinion..........14 sports............19 �The Beacon - September 13, 2016 News 3 All gender bathrooms: Bigger news than you think Title IX changes help wash away gender-discrimination By Toni Penello Asst. News Editor S tudents may have noticed the new all-gender bathrooms scattered around campus. Transgender and gendernonconforming students may be excited, but the reason why these new signs have been introduced could start them rejoicing. As of May 13, Title IX, which protects college students from gender discrimination, was clarified by the US Department of Justice and the US Department of Education to include gender identity as well as sex assigned at birth. In a dear colleague letter, Title IX was clarified as follows by stating that the Education Amendment “...encompasses discrimination based on a student’s gender identity, including discrimination based on a student’s transgender status.” Dr. Helen Davis, an associate professor of English who identifies as queer, took this opportunity to make changes she thought positive for the transgender and gender nonconforming students at Wilkes, and immediately contacted Samantha Phillips, Wilkes University’s Title IX coordinator. “We are lucky enough to have a full-time Title IX coordinator. That isn’t common in small schools,” Davis said. “When I contacted Samantha Phillips, she already knew all about it, which was great.” Davis told Phillips that there were certain things that could be done in response to the clarification that to ensure that transgender and gender-nonconforming students are “comfortable and accommodated.” “I suggested that we have all-gender restrooms on campus that are clearly marked, and everyone was very accommodative of that,” Davis said. That was when a task force was formed, which included the Provost, Associate Provost, and Director of Residence Life, as well as Davis and others. The next issue involved logistics as to what the restrooms would be called, what the sign would look like and what picture would be used. “For coding purposes there needed to be a picture on the side,” Davis explained. A stick figure that was half male and half female was suggested, but Davis felt that this was still too binary, not being inclusive to gender nonconforming students. “I suggested they use a toilet, because it is a representation of what the facility is that is very clear, and that is not gendered in any way,” she said. Around 40 gender-neutral bathroom signs have been added on campus. “This is phase one,” Davis said. The all-gender bathrooms are the singleuse, “family” restrooms which have always been on campus. “We’ve been lucky on this campus that we had these restrooms the whole time,” Davis said. The physical changes, like the signs, are clear evidence of changes, but Davis stressed the importance of the underlying causes which created them. “We can talk about this in terms of bathrooms, but it’s much bigger than that, and that’s important to know,” she said. Davis explained that many responses to the clarification are still in the works, including the ability of students to use their preferred names on attendance sheets and their emails, the abolishment of mandatory gendered formal dress in certain programs and more. “Wilkes University values and encourages an open and inclusive environment for all students. The University embraced and encouraged a supportive, safe, and nondiscriminatory community prior to the issuance of the Dear Colleague Letter on Transgender Students this past May,” said Phillips. Students are permitted to be placed in housing based on their gender identity and could always use the bathroom that corresponded to their gender identity as well, Phillips mentioned. “Our goal, however, is to go above and beyond the recommendations contained in the Dear Colleague Letter. Accordingly, we have been reviewing policies and procedures utilized across the campus in an endeavor to further enhance our inclusive community,” Phillips explained. “Among other things, we are working on updating the website, creating a campus restroom map, and providing more streamlined processes to access the resources we have to offer students. I am, of course, always open to suggestions and new ideas for making sure we sustain a campus culture where all students feel welcome.” The bathrooms may be just one change among many possible changes, but the effect is still profound for some students, such as genderqueer student and senior psychology The Beacon/ Jesse Chalnick The relabeling of the family restrooms around campus to be all gender is just the start of nondiscrimination amendments. major Elliot DeMesa. “I definitely think it’s a step in the right direction,” they said. “For someone who identifies as nonbinary, it feels great that our culture is moving toward an atmosphere in which there are fewer instances that I face having to be boxed in one gender category, even in such a small way such as nonbinary bathrooms.” DeMesa added that their comfort level on campus is mostly good. “I have a great support system with my girlfriend, friends, and RA and e-mentor staff. I don’t feel as though my identity as a queer person has limited or disadvantaged me in any way through Wilkes, nor do I feel like my identity puts me in danger here,” they stated. One issue DeMesa does face is being misgendered, which is when a person refers to a transgender or non conforming person as a gender other than their own, uses gendered pronouns that don’t describe them, or uses a name that they no longer identify with. “I still face being misgendered, but gender neutral bathrooms are an awesome move away from being misgendered,” DeMesa explained. “With a personal moment of privacy like going to the bathroom, I at least don't feel misgendered then.” For more information on what is in store for students as a result of the Title IX clarification, contact Samantha Phillips at samantha.phillips@wilkes.edu. Editors note: The use of the pronoun they is used in this story in reference to an individual who does not identify as he or she. @wilkesbeacon toniann.pennello@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - September 13, 2016 News Campus Wi-Fi and database updates to improve student life By Alyssa Mursch News Editor A greater number of databases that have been made more easily accessible paired with faster Wi-Fi and other studentfriendly updates are up and running after a productive summer from the IT Department and Farley Library staff. What’s New Electronic Resources Librarian Heather Bowman explained the benefits of updating the campus databases by comparing what it replaced. Prior to this year, Wilkes had a resource collection from EBSCOhost, which had about 15 databases, Bowman explained. She added that one of the biggest drawbacks of EBCSCOhost was the complicated search nature. As many students have experienced during their research using EBSCOhost, there are multiple different boxes to utilize, and a certain way to use them in order to get the best results. The new system, ProQuest, will be much easier and quicker to use, Bowman said. “It streamlines the research process.” ProQuest includes 40 databases, giving students access to about 5,000 more titles than before. Moreover, it is more accessible as it has “discovery search,” a tool that allows you to search from one search box, rather than multiple. It will search the entire library and rank the results based on the relevance to your search, Bowman explained. “It greatly expanded databases, especially for nursing, health sciences, pharmacy and a great deal of social sciences,” Bowman said. The project, which started at the end of June, also added two newspaper databases, which are U.S. News Stream and International News Stream. These include about 2,000 newspapers, whereas before students only had access to local newspapers in print. Dean for Library Information and Technology John Stachacz described the new database as “one of the best” in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The campus Wi-Fi has also improved over the past few months. Stachacz explained how Wilkes changed its internet provider and tripled the bandwidth within the past year, resulting in faster Wi-Fi and a decrease in technological difficulties. There have also been six Wi-Fi access points added to areas on campus that were lacking them, such as Breiseth Hall and the nursing simulation lab, Stachacz said, adding that one access point can provide Wi-Fi to about 75 people. In addition, Stachacz said a second backup data center was created and phone systems were updated. The great strides taken were recognized by President Patrick Leahy when he granted network director John Carlin, who is responsible for the majority of the IT updates, the Presidential Award for Innovation. What’s Next Stachacz provided a sneak preview as to what to expect in upcoming months and years. The most immediate update will be a new portal, which students can preview and offer feedback on by visiting portal. wilkes.edu. The new portal will not have links on the front page. It will also be single sign-on, meaning that only one sign in is necessary, rather than having to sign in to the portal and email separately. It will be much more visually appealing, and much simpler, Stachacz said. It’s very “intuitively obvious” to use, he added. “Student can easily modify what they want to see. Everyone can custom tailor what they want on their portal,” Stachacz explained. When the new portal is ready, it will run simultaneously with the old one for a short time in order to give students adequate time to adjust. Also upcoming will be upgraded software and a firewall update to provide protection and further bandwidth expansion. This is all part of a three year strategic plan, Stachacz said, for which the university is in its second year. To view the upcoming portal visit: portal.wilkes.edu The Beacon/Gabby Glinski 4 @wilkesbeacon alyssa.mursch@wilkes.edu EXPERIENCE WILKES-BARRE WITH YOUR FLEX DOLLARS! �News The Beacon - September 13, 2016 National Suicide Awareness Month brings attention to mental health By Alyssa Mursch News Editor A young man is three months into his first year of college. He is taking five classes and must also be involved in campus clubs to start building his resume. He commutes to class every day, as he must go to his full-time job directly after and then report home to help his single mother take care of his younger siblings. Thisa scenario is just one of many that college students may face, causing them to experience the plight of anxiety or depression. With September marking National Suicide Awareness month, it is time to give a voice to those that suffer and let them know they are not alone. About one-third of U.S. college students had difficulty functioning in the last 12 months due to depression and almost half said they felt overwhelming anxiety, according to the 2013 National College Health Assessment, which examined data from 125,000 students from more than 150 colleges and universities. Psychology professor Robert Bohlander offers insight into why people are more prone to declined mental health during their college years. "College students have more stress than those of the same age who do not attend, absolutely," Bohlander said. He explained that college students face all the regular stressors of relationships, financial woes and identity questions, while also having the extra weight of the additional stress that college brings. Starting out, students stress about adjusting to college life, trying to be successful in their studies and having freedom and independence. As they go on and that adjustment period fades, however, they are immediately faced with other stressors: the economy, careers and preparing to enter into the "real world." "They're never in a safe zone," Bohlander said. Regardless of how common it may be among college students, two-thirds of those who are struggling do not seek treatment, according to the American College Health Association Spring 2015 assessment. Campus Counselor Susan Biskup explained some potential hesitations people might have about seeking help. "In and of itself, the symptoms of anxiety and depression can make it difficult to have enough energy to reach out for support," Biskup said. Bohlander added that there are also certain stigmas to mental health, including social stigmas and self stigmas. He explained that social stigmas occur when someone is reluctant to seek help because they fear judgment from family and friends, whereas self stigma is when the person does not even want to acknowledge to themselves that they are suffering. Fortunately, there are a variety of outlets on campus to help. Along with campus counseling and caring faculty, there is also a NeuroTraining and Research Center on campus that can teach students how to reduce stress through breathing and brain training. Another useful tool is mindful meditation, which is offered Tuesdays, starting Sept. 13, from 4:45 to 5:30 p.m. in the Kirby Salon. According to the 2014 National College Heath Assessment survey, nearly one in six college students had been diagnosed or treated for anxiety, and according to a survey done by the National Alliance of Mental Illness, more than 62 percent of students who withdrew from college with mental health problems did so for that reason. That does not have to be the case for students on this campus, Biskup emphasizes, as there are many people here to help. "There are some many effective treatments available. You don't have to suffer in silence. Remember that despite your circumstances, support is available to you through campus counseling," Biskup said, seeking to directly reach out to students that suffer from mental illnesses. To schedule a counseling appointment, call Susan Biskup at 570-408-4355 or Melissa Gaudio at 570-408-4358. For more information about mindful meditation, contact Dr. Linda Paul at linda.paul@ wilkes.edu. @wilkesbeacon alyssa.mursch@wilkes.edu 5 Common warning signs of suicidal individuals • Anxiety • Withdrawal • Depression • Loss of energy • Unusual thoughts • Mood swings • Giving things away • Alcohol/drug usage • Eating changes • Agression • Irritability • Nearly 1 in 6 college students Is diagnosed or treated for anxiety 2014 National College Heath Assessment survey The Beacon/Gabby Glinski • Loss of interest • Difficulty concentrating • Changes in sleep patterns • Reckless behavior http://college.usatoday. com/2016/01/30/mental-health-bythe-numbers/ �The Beacon - September 13, 2016 News 6 Professor brings worldy experience to Wilkes By Zachary Smith Staff Writer The political science department has gained one more full time faculty member. Dr. Andreea Maierean has decided to stay on full time with the Wilkes University Political Science Department since joining in January of 2014. Maierean was born in Suceava, Romania, and has traveled the world since in her pursuit of education. In high school she won a national competition for philosophy, which granted her a full scholarship to the university of her choice. Starting at the National School of Political Studies and Public Administration in Bucharest, Romania where she and roughly 70 other students entered to get a certificate (what it was referred to in Romania) and only two students succeeded in acquiring it. She then studied in Italy, at the Facolta di Scienze Politichce, Universita degli Studi di Trieste. In Italy, she was fully submersed in the language, even after being told that there would be English there (there was not) and has since grasped a great understanding of the language. After her time spent in Italy, she moved on to the Central European University in Budapest, Hungary, where she acquired her Masters of Art degree in Political Science. She might have ended her educational world tour there had it not been for her professors who urged her to continue on and attend school in the United States. She took the advice of her teachers and moved on to America where she acquired her doctorate in Political Science at Boston University. During her time at the University, she also taught several classes on campus. Starting out as a teacher’s assistant her first year and gradually moving up and having her own classes by the time she graduated. Her view on teaching was inherited from her grandmother: prioritize the students. She also considers herself to be the poster child for studying abroad, and encourages all students to do it for at least one semester. “I appreciate the model of teaching (in the United States) so much more having known what the alternatives are like,” she said. “I really value the relationships I have with my students and fellow professors.” Maierean’s hope for the future is that a more students join the department and take Do you like to write? Interested in current events? Want to get more involved? Write news for the Beacon! Contact: Alyssa Mursch- News Editor alyssa.mursch@wilkes.edu Courtesy of Andreea Maierean advantage of all Wilkes has to offer. “There are so many opportunities here on campus for students. They just have to reach out and grab them.” Toni Pennello- Assistant News Editor toniann.pennello@wilkes.edu @wilkesbeacon toniann.pennello@wilkes.edu Parents or friends visiting campus? Suggest Hillard House Inn Bed & Breakfast 58 W. River Street Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 570-823-6591 hillardhouse@verizon.net hillardhouseinn. com Courtesy of Allie Grudeski This summer, members of Student Government visited a conference in Boston, where they got to meet other Student Government representatives. Pictured from left: Nicole Hughes, Nate Barnhart, Katelyn Jimison, Cody Morcom, Allie Grudeski and Dylan Fox. • Celebrating our 10th year • 150-year-old Second Empire Circa 1865 • Located on campus -- next to Doane Hall • Ask for Wilkes discount • Includes full breakfast • Private en suite baths �The Beacon - September 13, 2016 Life, Arts & Entertainment Life, Arts & Entertainment 7 Have a story or want your event to be featured? Contact the Life, A&E Editor: kimberly.hein@wilkes.edu 10 signs you are back on the Wilkes campus By Rachel Leandri Managing Co-Editor With fall around the corner, many find happiness in seasonal joys, such as the warm and sunny days with breezy nights, pumpkin spice coffee making a return to Dunkin Donuts, and the beginning of football games and fantasy drafts. From saying “see you later” to friends at home, to picking up a new planner, you quickly find yourself back in the Barre to complete yet another year of your college education at Wilkes University. For those of you who don’t feel officially back into the swing of the semester and the hard grind of being a Colonel, here are 10 evident signs to help jumpstart your memory. You know you are back on the Wilkes campus when… 1. Printer problems have already begun. Farley library is already flooded with students leaving the printers paper-jammed and in need of assistance. Forget about stopping before class to print out those lastminute PowerPoints from LIVE. You either end up spending an extra 10 cents on having to print through the color printer with the others out of commission while also missing the first half of class by the time you get logged onto the computers. 2. There are zero parking spots available. Get your quarters and dimes ready, guys. If a commuter or off-campus resident, you can never be more than two minutes late or you’ll find yourself driving aimlessly in circles thinking you found a spot but it’s really just a sports car you didn’t see the tail end of. This will result in meter parking on the streets which will eat all of your pocket change by the end of your full day of classes. 3. Starbucks has already become your home away from your apartment. It’s only going into the third week of classes, but yet the Starbucks employees already have your order down to a science with your name (actually spelled correctly) displayed on your cup waiting for you at the end of the counter. 4. Most of your week nights for the Pictured above is a a scienic overview of the campus Greenway. semester have been already booked by Programming Board and Student Government. Forget about attending that bio review session or working on that group PowerPoint presentation. You will be too busy picking out your attire for the homecoming dance, or attending the Kirby and riverside concerts along with wing wars and pizza wars. Let’s be real, no homework assignment is going to keep you away from casino night with all the free giveaways and awesome prizes. 5. It’s not even October and half of your dining dollars are gone. You swear someone hacked your account and stole your meal plan, but in reality you have been ordering out and eating in at Frank’s subconsciously on a four times-aweek basis. 6. You wake up on Thursday mornings with a sigh of relief. Friday nights signify the start of the weekend, but Thursday nights are what Wilkes students count down the days until. Thursday nights mean Rodano’s, friends, and lots and lots of pitchers. You may have a rough Friday morning, but the late night out was worth it. 7. You won’t let anything get between you and your $3 movie pass. Nothing is more frustrating than when you realize you forgot your wallet at home or in your car which restricts you from waiting in line for your bargain of a movie ticket. And on any given day you did remember, most likely your friends did not, in which you end up spotting them because they are the ones you made plans with to see Suicide Squad on the weekend. 8. You are out of breath by the time you reach the top floor of any building on campus. By the time you reach the third floor of the Sub or the fourth floor of Stark, you realize how out of shape you are and contemplate adding more cardio and gym time to your schedule. The Beacon/Jesse Chalnick 9. You have been officially warned about skunks roaming Wilkes-Barre. Usually University emails within the first couple days of the semester involve content regarding club day, welcome back messages, and bookstore deals. Nowhere else but at Wilkes would students receive word from city officials advising to stay away from such creatures at all costs. 10. In some weird way, all of these signs make you proud to be a Colonel. Like it or leave it, looking back on this campus one day and thinking about all of these crazy notions is going to make you smile and laugh. The memories made here will have forever shaped your college experience and stick permanently with you. Acknowledging these signs not only reminds you of a full school year ahead, but is what also gives you Colonel pride. @wilkesbeacon rachel.leandri@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - September 13, 2016 ~~ 8 Life, Arts & Entertainment mu mm ~lfilfil~ Graphic Design by Nicole Kutos r3rocroli C.heddar ~oup [[fflffi~~ • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 1. Melt butter in a pot over medium • 1 small onion , chopped 2. Add the chopped onion and cook until • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour tender, about 5 minutes • 2 cups half-and-half 3. Whisk in the flour for 3 minutes • 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth 4. Whisk in half-and-half • 2 bay leaves 5. Add chicken broth , nutmeg and bay leaves • 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg , 6. Season with salt and pepper salt and freshly ground pepper 7. Bring to a simmer • 4 7 -inch sourdough bread boules 8. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook (round loaves) until thickened for about 20 minutes • 4 cups broccoli florets (about 1 head) 9. Prepare the bread bowl by using a sharp • 1 large carrot, diced knife to cut a circle into the top of each loaf. • 3 cups of grated sharp white and ~. Be sure to hollow out the middle with a fork ,,· yellow cheddar cheese to create a thick bread shell. • 2 long hot peppers 1 ~ Do you have a favorite dorm room recipe that’s convenient for college students always on the go? Submit it to Amanda Bialek, LA&E Assistant Editor amanda.bialek@wilkes.edu Wilkes Student Chef, Alex Faes created this delicious dish . 10. Add broccoli, peppers, and carrots to broth mixture and simmer until tender 11 . Discard bay leaves 12. Puree soup in a blender until smooth 13. Add cheese to the soup and whisk over medium heat 14. Add up to ¾ cup water if soup is too thick 15. Ladle into bread bowls and enjoy (Recipe taken from foodnetwork.com.) C 11111MOIIITll,llRIIIIIITO.. =::, f!50 * IARN 0111 * 1AVI 11Vl1 * S10 •10 BRINC l'OURWllKH ID AND CIT AN mu f10 ON J YOUR rtR1T DONATION!! 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There are wooded trails for hiking and standing stones throughout the 17 acres of land. “Since the onset of human consciousness, whenever clouds of darkness have gathered, humankind has raised up stones to call forth light,” William “Bill” Cohea Jr., founder of Columcille Park said. “Today, black clouds hover over a divided America and an anxious world. Columcille Megalith Park responds: Let there be light!” (billcohea.com). Cohea is a retired Presbyterian minister, pastor, teacher and social activist. As a young minister, Cohea visited the Island of Iona off the coast of Scotland. During his visit, he fell asleep and had a dream that stones surrounded him and they said, “Bill you need to stand us up,” according to Eleanor Thompson, Columcille Coordinator. She said he did not quite understand what this profound dream meant. In the years yet to come, Cohea realized what he was destined to create. He continued his ministry in New York, Chicago and throughout the United States with his church and social justice programs. After turning 50, he decided to purchase some property from the Kirkridge Retreat center. “He more or less walked away from what his life was then and started standing stones,” Thompson said. Cohea researched the history of Iona and discovered there were over 57 Scottish kings buried on the land. It is considered a holy island. Iona “used to be known as the island of standing stones,” Thompson said. There originally were more than 350 standing stones on the land. When Cohea fell asleep on Iona, it is believed that he connected with some ancient energies of the land, according to Thompson. These energies and spiritual legacy inspired the creation of the park. “He made his dream a reality,” Thompson said. “I would like to think that when people come they sense the peace of a legacy and in doing so he gives other people permission to manifest their own dreams.” Cohea’s mission was to create an open space that encourages individuals of various faith backgrounds and traditions to gather for transformation and renewal, according to columcille.org. The stones are preCeltic meaning they are “primal and archetypal energies and styles,” according to columcille.org. Each stone holds a different meaning for every individual. Thompson believes that the directions of the stones standing up are like “acupuncture for mother earth.” “When you have acupuncture on your flesh, it redirects the energy and creates a healing space on your flesh,” Thompson said. Her favorite area of the park is the Stone Circle. She enjoys watching the sunrise, and in the evening she views the “glow time” there. This is when the sun sets right before dusk and the land radiates. More than 5,000 people visit the park every year. Some events that are held at Columcille include the Blessing of Animals, Spring Equinox Sunrise Observance, Summer Solstice Gathering, Autumn Equinox Sunrise Observance, Winter Solstice Sunrise Observance, and Full Moon Gatherings. “The word solstice is an ancient word that means the sun stands still,” Thompson said. This year marks the 38th anniversary of the park. Columcille Megalith Park is located at 2155 Fox Gap Road in Bangor. If you are interested in learning more, you can read Cohea’s “From the Beginning to the Beginning” book or watch his documentary, “Dancing with the Stones.” The park is approximately one hour away from Wilkes University. For more information or directions, visit columcille.org or email oran@columcille. org. “Since the onset of human consciousness, whenever clouds of darkness have gathered, humankind has raised up stones to call forth light.” @wilkesbeacon amanda.bialek@wilkes.edu The Beacon/ Amanda Bialek Above: The pre-Celtic stones hold a different meaning to each person who views them. Below: Columcille Megalith Park receives approximately 5,000 visitors each year. �The Beacon - September 13, 2016 Life, Arts & Entertainment 10 Students share summer 2016 study abroad experiences By Gabby Glinski Co-Managing Editor While many Wilkes students spent their summer days at home with their families or working summer jobs, several students decided to get away and travel abroad. Valerie Woods, a junior marketing and management major, and Shana Noon, a junior nursing major, traveled to Dublin, Ireland, and Tanzania, respectively, to continue their education and experience different cultures and career paths. Woods left for Dublin, Ireland in May and stayed for several months. There, she took on two internships; one at MediaTeam, an event planning company, and another at Westland Studios, a recording studio. “So far I’m enjoying working and getting an idea of what I want to do after Wilkes,” Woods said earlier this summer. “Being abroad allows you to get out of your own comfort zone and learn about new cultures and environments.” When she was not working, she was able to travel the rest of Ireland and parts of Europe. Woods also volunteered at a Dublin festival. While in Tanzania, Noon experienced the culture and health care, ranging from learning about how food is produced and grown, to working alongside midwives. Noon visited farms, or shambas, and learned about tropical plants, breeding livestock and how farming practices contribute to the population’s health. She also had the opportunity to visit an orphanage for children under 2. The children at the orphanage receive food, but do not always receive the stimulation they need. Noon enjoyed holding and playing with the babies. For most of her trip, Noon worked in the maternity ward with nurse midwives. She shared that nurses in Tanzania face challenges that American nurses don’t even need to consider, like the patient-to-nurse ratio. Noon said that at one point, there were 50 patients and only one nurse. There were so many patients that often women had to share a bed with two other patients. Some even ended up on mattresses on the floor. Courtesy of Shana Noon While in Tanzania, Noon was able to experience some of the African culture including dancing, singing in a church choir, haggling at a market and visiting a private girls school. Patients often had to provide their own medications, gloves, food and kanga. Kanga refers to a cloth that can be used as a garment, wrap for a baby or to be used as a strap to carry a baby on one’s back. “It was very difficult when I saw patients that were malnourished or could not afford to pay for their supplies,” Noon said. “I saw nurses shout at husbands to buy medications for their wives, purchase their own gloves, and receive their pay late because the hospital is waiting on funding from the government.” Noon worked in the premature baby unit, experienced a cesarean delivery and participated in a home visit for one of her patients. “Not only was I able to deepen my studies and practice my skills in my area of interest, but I was able gain a more global view of healthcare and culture,” Noon said. “I don’t think I will ever be able to look at a pair of gloves the same way again.” Besides learning about health care, Noon also experienced other aspects of Tanzanian culture. She watched traditional African dancers, sang in a church choir in Kiswahili, visited an all girls private school and haggled in a market. Haggling is culturally appropriate in Tanzania. She then went to a tailor with the cloth she haggled for to have traditional clothing and bags made. She shared that she would get invited to people’s homes and eat meals cooked from scratch. Common Tanzanian snacks include chia, boiled peanuts and popcorn. Both Woods and Noon encourage interested students to seek study abroad opportunities. Students who are interested in studying abroad may visit the study abroad page on the Wilkes website under the Center for Global Education and Diversity or contact Dr. Jeffrey Stratford, Director of Study Abroad at jeffrey.stratford.wilkes.edu. @wilkesbeacon gabrielle.glinski@wilkes.edu Valerie Woods was able to snap this picture of the Colonel while at Giants Causeway in Belfast. Courtesy of Valerie Woods �The Beacon - September 13, 2016 Life, Arts & Entertainment 11 Wilkes invites students, relatives to attend Family Day By Kimberly Hein Life, Arts & Entertainment Editor Family Day is an annual fall tradition held on the Wilkes campus. Family day will be held on Sept. 17. The weekend allows for opportunities to spend time together as a family, as well as show family members around campus and introduce them to faculty and friends. Melissa Howells, Student Development Coordinator says, “I think Family Day can benefit not only students but family members as well. Students get to bring their family onto campus, their home away from home, sharing the experience of campus life at Wilkes” Families will get to attend athletic events, attend a picnic lunch with give-a-ways. Howells mentioned that she feels a sense of pride during family day from both sides: students showing their familiarity with campus and families being able to visualize their students in a setting as they explain their day-to-day routine. “I feel there is a level of comfort that the Wilkes community provides and both student and families get a chance to share that for a day,” Howells states. @wilkesbeacon kimberly.hein@wilkes.edu For more information or to register for Family Day, head to wilkes.edu/familyday @wilkesbeacon amanda.bialek@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - Sept. 13, 2016 12 Bump, Set, Spike! Julie Murphy is a freshman at Wilkes University and will be of the newest members of the volleyball team come this fall. Murphy is from Mountain Top, Pa., where she went to Crestwood High School. When Murphy came to Wilkes, she felt unity and knew she would like it here. Not only did the students, team and staff make her feel welcome, but the Sidhu School of Business was the right fit and what she was looking for out of a business program. A soccer player for more than 12 years, Murphy has been playing volleyball for seven years. She currently plays libero or defensive specialist. This position gives her a good chance of a lot of playing time as well as making her a key player on the court. As Murphy embarks on her college career she knows that there are challenges ahead but she also knows that it will be worth it. “I’m excited to continue playing volleyball in general and make new friends on the team.” Playing at the college level is not something everyone gets to experience, and starting your freshman season can be nervewracking but Murphy was mentioned as a possible stand out already and has four years to enjoy her love of the game. Meet one of the starting quarterbacks for the Wilkes University football team, Senior Ryan Dailey. Ryan is from Easton, Pa., and was quarterback for Wilson Area High School. Dailey is pursuing a degree in accounting. Dailey has been a quarterback since he started playing football. He had the opportunity to play for Wilkes and saw it as chance to get one on one coaching and playing experience. His freshman season was successful for him due to the fact that he was able to get playing time his first season as a college football player. Since he has been able to gain a large amount of experience starting early on, Dailey has built confidence on the field. These past few seasons the Wilkes Colonels have been trying to find their groove again, but this hasn’t made Dailey lose sight of why he’s there. As he approaches his last year as a Wilkes football player, he expects a lot of competition from the team and he is hopeful for a better year than the last couple. All Dailey wants out of this season is to win some more games, with the guys that have become family over the past four years, and enjoy playing the games he loves so much. �The Beacon - Sept. 13, 2016 Meet sophomore goalkeeper from the Wilkes University men’s soccer team, Tim Gallagher. Gallagher is from Easton, Pa., and is a graduate of Notre Dame Green Pond High School. He is in his sophomore year of college and pursuing an undergraduate degree in electrical engineering. Going into his second season at Wilkes, Gallagher has high hopes set for himself and his team. “I hope this season we can win a couple more games and hopefully make a push for playoffs.” As a freshman starter this past season, Gallagher was named defensive player of the week. He was named Honorable Mention to the MAC All-Conference Team. Tim is only a sophomore and has three more seasons to compete, improve and lead. Gallagher hopes that he and the Colonels will make it to the MAC Conference Championship before he ends his soccer career with Wilkes University. Design by Nicole Kutos 13 Junior, Captain Elena Denger of the Lady Colonel’s soccer team is ready for another hard fought season of leading her team. Denger is from Nazareth, Pa., where she graduated from Nazareth Area High School. She is a Pharmacy student at Wilkes University. Soccer has been a part of Denger’s life for 17 years. The junior captain is a defender, playing the outside back position. “I expect a highly competitive season like the last two, both in regards to other teams that we face, as well as competitive practices, since everyone on our team is so talented.” As she gets to the half-way point in her soccer career, here at Wilkes, Denger already holds accomplishments, both as an individual and as a part of the team. Her freshman year, the Lady Colonels made it to the ECACs and then made it to the MAC finals her sophomore year. As an individual, Denger was named to the MACFreedom All Conference Second team as the conclusion of her sophomore season. Welcome back Jordan Lindley, a junior on the cross country team. Jordan comes from Hunlock Creek, Pa., and graduated from LakeLehman High School. Lindley has chosen to competitively run at this level due to the lack of pressure that higher divisions place on their athletes. “I don’t have to worry about losing an athletic scholarship if I do poorly or if I get hurt because I am not allowed to have on at this level.” Although Lindley enjoys the lower pressure environment of the D3 level, he still has high expectations for himself and his team. Lindley expects his team to place higher at both the MAC and at the Regional Meet and he is hoping to help his team make it there. Lindley has found a true passion in cross country. At the start of his running career, Lindley could not even finish a 5k. Now as a junior on the team, he has already set a school record for the men’s 8K last fall and has placed higher than any other male in school history at MACs. Be on the lookout for sophomore transfer, Megan Kane on the field hockey field this fall. Kane is a transfer from Slippery Rock where she began her field hockey career. She is originally from Kingston, Pa., and graduated from Wyoming Valley West High School. Kane decided Wilkes was the best place for her that would allow her to continue her education and field hockey career closer to home. Kane is “excited to start playing for Wilkes because I already have such a good connection with the team and I like this playing environment.” Kane has been playing field hockey for eight years and currently plays the forward. Kane is most excited to get back on the field with the rest of the team and get back to working hard. She expects a successful season as her first year in the Blue and Gold. “I’m ready to prove how successful we are striving to be this year.” Kane is just grateful to continue to play the sport she loves with a whole new perspective of the game. She is expected to bring confidence and work ethic to the team. �Opinion The Beacon - September 13, 2016 Opinion 14 Have an opinion or want to write a guest column? Contact the opinion editors: mark.makowski1@wilkes.edu or andre.spruell@wilkes.edu Editorial Staff 2016-17 MANAGERIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief - Sarah Bedford Managing Editor - Gabby Glinski Managing Editor - Rachel Leandri Adviser - Dr. Kalen Churcher SECTION EDITORS News - Alyssa Mursch LA&E - Kimberly Hein Opinion - Mark Makowski & Andre Spruell Sports - Taylor Ryan & Danny VanBrunt Our Voice A culture that breeds Brock Turners By Toni Pennello Asst. News Editor Editors note: The following content may be disturbing to some readers. Trigger Warning: sexual assault ASSISTANT EDITORS News - Toni Pennello LA&E - Amanda Bialek Opinion - available Sports - Luke Modrovsky DESIGN EDITORS Nicole Kutos - Senior Designer Israel Rodriguez Courtesy of Toni Pennello CHIEF PHOTOGRAPHERS Purvit Patel Jesse Chalnick Interested in joining the Beacon? To learn more about the positions we offer and what you can do, contact rachel.leandri@wilkes.edu 130 S. River St. First Floor, Conyngham Hall Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 Phone - (570) 408-5903 www.thewilkesbeacon.com Let’s talk about sexual assault, and let’s talk about rape culture. Rape culture is the term coined by feminists to describe the ways in which our society blames victims of sexual assault and normalizes sexual violence towards women. According to d.umn.edu, one out of every eight adult women has been sexually assaulted. What’s worse, one in five college age women (18-24) are assaulted. So these are masked men in alleys, right? They absolutely are not. Most people are assaulted by people they know. Rape culture has a new face in the mainstream, and it has blonde hair and blue eyes. Brock Turner gained national intention for his six-month sentence (and release after three months) after he was found guilty of three felony counts of assault with intent to commit rape of an intoxicated or unconscious person, penetration of an intoxicated person and penetration of an unconscious person. In short, Turner was found guilty of assaulting an unconscious woman behind a dumpster. The six-month sentence has received scrutiny as being too lenient. The judge who sentenced Turner, Aaron Persky, is quoted as saying, "A prison sentence would have a severe impact on him. I think he will not be a danger to others," according to Cnn.com. The thing about this case that I struggle with the most is that no one is saying Turner didn’t commit this terrible crime. Turner was charged with three counts of felony sexual assault. And he still received the sympathy that is given to those believed to be falsely accused. For me, it isn’t necessarily about his lenient sentence, it’s about the reason behind it. It’s about the sympathy Turner and his parents received after his father read aloud a letter he wrote to the judge, which talked about his talent and his dreams. Do you know what has a severe impact on people? Their dreams? Rape. I struggle with writing this because it feels like everyone has been screaming what I want to say for years, but it is evident that it has largely fallen on deaf ears. I am so tired of telling people what rape culture is. I am so tired of defending its existence to those who actively perpetuate it. Above all, I am tired of seeing rapists go free, in the news and in my life. - @wilkesbeacon toniann.pennello@wilkes.edu Above: Brock Turner was convicted on March 30, 2016 on three counts of sexual assault. He was to serve a six month sentence but was released after serving three months. Each week a Beacon editor will take a stance on a current topic. Note: The views expressed are those of the writer. �The Beacon - September 13, 2016 Opinion 2016 NFL preview : All eyes on football By Mark Makowski Co- Opinion Editor With fall arriving, it means that Sundays will be filled with cheers and screams as football has returned. The NFL season is starting off with a bang. The first game of the year -- on Sept. 8 -- was a rematch of Super Bowl 50 between the Carolina Panthers and the Denver Broncos. Like any other NFL season, this one is filled with several story-lines. One team to look at is the defending champion Broncos, who look to defend their title with less talent at the quarterback position than last season. Peyton Manning rode off into the sunset being a two time Superbowl champion and owning almost every single passing record in NFL history. So it would look like the keys to the car would be handed over to backup Brock Osweiler who played a good part of the season last year while Manning was injured. Osweiler instead headed off to Houston and became the quarterback for the Texans, signing a four year $72 million contract, according to USA Today. In response to this move, the Broncos moved up in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft to draft Memphis quarterback Paxton Lynch. With these large changes occurring, it looks like the Broncos will have a hard time getting back to the Super Bowl this season. The reigning NFC champion Carolina Panthers look like they are ready to carve out the NFL again like last year. Quarterback Cam Newton looks to build upon his record MVP season last year, and this year his top pass catcher Kelvin Benjamin returns after being injured for all of the 2015 season. With the Panthers offense having its fully loaded offense back, there is no where to go but up for the team. Besides the Panthers, the NFC has some talented teams that could represent the conference in the Super Bowl. The Seattle Seahawks will try to win their second Super Bowl in four years. The defense led by Richard Sherman and Michael Bennett, will be a top five defense as they have been for most of this decade. The offense led by quarterback Russell Wilson looks to take a stronger grip on the offense, after the retirement of running back Marshawn Lynch. The Arizona Cardinals who are the division rivals of the Seahawks also look like title contenders this season. Quarterback Carson Palmer has forgotten about his terrible seasons with the Bengals and is finding himself reborn since arriving in Arizona three seasons ago. For the rest of the NFC I believe that there are two dark horse teams that can make a deep playoff run this year. One team is the Dallas Cowboys,. Yes, their fans say that they can win the title every US Bank Stadium could be a very special one. Adrian Peterson still looks fresh despite being 31 years old, and they have a very strong defense. The only problem the Vikings face is a quarterback problem. Two weeks ago Teddy Bridgewater was injured in practice, Bridgewater tore his ACL and dislocated his knee, according to ESPN. However, the Vikings addressed the problem by trading for Eagles quarterback 15 wants you to give an opinion on who you think the winners of the season could be. I have shared my opinions with you, but 10 million things could happen, and most likely will. So the best thing to do is to root for your favorite team and enjoy it, because football has returned. @wilkesbeacon mark.makowski1@wilkes.edu Have sports insight you’d like to share? Photo credit: Wikipedia The 2016 NFL season will be filled with cheers and jeers as players take to the field. year and their enemies say that they are overrated, but this year could be different. The Cowboys drafted former Ohio State running back Ezekiel Elliott fourth overall. The highly rated rookie could flourish in this offense with one of the best, if not the best offensive line in the league. The questions on the team, though, are its defense who at times does not look great, and the health status of Tony Romo. The 36-year-old suffered a broken bone in his back during a preseason game, according to ESPN, although Dallas may not sink with Romo under center. In the preseason backup rookie quarterback Dak Prescott turned heads as he was playing like he should have been a highly drafted player. If Prescott carries himself in the regular season like he did during the preseason, a quarterback controversy may start brewing. The Minnesota Vikings are another team that look like they could take the next step this season. Their first year in the brand new Sam Bradford. The AFC is a little bit more wide open as to who will be the best team. Many believe that the Broncos are already out of the playoff race. The Patriots will have to start the first four games of the year without Tom Brady due to his suspension from the Deflate-gate scandal two years ago. The Jets and Bills look to pounce on the weaker Patriots in the beginning of the year and hope to get into the playoffs, an accomplishment that both teams were close to doing . The Steelers are a favorite to make the Super Bowl as they were last season, as they faced several injuries they still made it to the divisional round. This year they face some early suspensions from Leveon Bell, but if he performs well when he comes back, the combination of Ben Roethlisberger, Antonio Brown, and Bell looks to rip through the AFC. As football starts back up everyone Join us! Contact: mark.makowski1@ wilkes.edu or andre.spruell@ wilkes.edu �The Beacon -September 13, 2016 Opinion 16 HUMANS OF WILKES UNIVERSITY “I’m a freshman mechanical engineering student and all I want to do is just to make a difference in the world.” The Beacon/Purvit Patel -Nick Devacy R I CHARD O' BR I EN 'S Visit NEPA's Only B Gourmet Coffees & Teas Delicious Pastries Lunch & Dinner Options 200+ Board Games Sept. 9, I0, 16, 17, 23, 24 at 8 p.m. Sept. 11 , 18, 25 at 3 p.m. Tickets $20/$30* RockNEPA.com FREE Play for Wilkes Students! Pick up your free play voucher at the Henry Student Center Info Desk! • Oct. 27, 28, 29 at 8 p.m. Oct. 30 at 3 p.m. Tickets $20 LTWB.org Were you involved in theatre in high school? in Ins Join our Cast & Crew! Contact us via our Fa cebook page or at a rtisticdirectorltwb@gma il.com for info! facebook.com/littletheatrewb @littletheatrewb * Wilkes University Students Attend Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre Shows for FREE with your ID & Student# 537 North Main Street - Wilkes-Barre, PA 18705 - 570-823-1875 - LTWB.org �The Beacon - September 13, 2016 Opinion Colonels Talk Back 17 We asked: “Do you agree with Colin Kaepernick’s method of protest? Interviews by Luke Modrovsky luke.modrovsky@wilkes.edu Photos by Jesse Chalnick jesse.chalnick@wilkes.edu Nicole Cumbo Junior Biology “I agree with his position but not his methods. I believe that he should be standing to respect the American flag and the National Anthem but I understand what he is trying to stand for.” Elijah Hayes Freshman Mechanical Engineering “I feel half and half on the subject but it’s sort of disrespectful not to participate in the National Anthem even though racial equality is a big factor for his protest.” Annelise Pryzwara Senior Communication Studies “I think it’s 100 percent wrong. Obviously there are men and women who have sacrificed their lives. To me, it’s something so small that you can do to show your respect. I don’t understand (his protest) and I think it’s wrong. As a citizen of the United States, it’s something you should do to honor those men and women.” Even though the NFL officially kicked off Thursday, Colin Kaepernick has been in the news for choosing to “sit out” the National Anthem. Instead of standing alongside his teammates, Kaepernick will find a spot on the sideline and either kneel or sit. He has promised to continue his protest until his feels America is racially equal and social justice has been obtained. The Beacon asked members of the Wilkes Community to share how they feel about Kaepernick’s method of protest. Want to be in the next Colonels Talk Back? Email luke.modrovsky@wilkes.edu Ymari Williams Sophomore Political Science “My opinion is if you don’t believe in something then don’t stand for it, literally.” Jay Gonzalex Sophomore Finance Major/Political Science Minor “I agree with what he is standing for, but kneeling or sitting for the National Anthem is definitely questionable. I think it can really go either way about how I feel but I understand where people are coming from.” Jared Lesher Freshman Engineering “Yes, he’s doing a peaceful way to protest what he finds wrong with the world. If people are bothered by it, they need to realize it’s freedom to protest.” �The Beacon - September 13, 2016 Opinion 18 Book Review: The Old Man and The Sea By Nicole Kutos Staff Writer Ernest Hemingway’s novella The Old Man and The Sea won the Pulitzer Prize in 1953. After going 84 days without catching a fish, Santiago sails out further than other fishermen and gets into a battle with an 18 foot marlin. Despite winning the battle against the fish, Santiago begins to lose his prize as he nears the shore. Sharks feed on the marlin and as they do so the blood attracts other sharks. Santiago returns to shore with very little of his marlin before going home to rest. Hemingway’s short, choppy sentences are reflective of his concentrated and calculated hero. A story of man versus fish, of man versus nature, and of a man and his courage, Hemingway does not embellish Santiago’s position nor his thoughts; he only writes the points necessary to the story, much how Santiago only does what is necessary for his survival as he takes each day by day. What did I really think of this novella? I hated it. I hated every moment of it. An old man battles a fish and then loses most of the fish. That’s all that happened, in my opinion. I understand how people see the plot as a broader and more metaphorical commentary on courage, bravery, or whatever else, but I really can’t see why this book is worth reading. My edition is only 127 pages and I was bored by page 30. Why did I keep reading, you might ask? As an English major, Hemingway is one of those authors you’re just supposed to know about, so I figured I’d give it a try. I had hoped for the best for a novella about fishing and I was much more disappointed than I thought I’d be. I think that there will also be some classics that I don’t really see how they became such revered works, but this one might have just landed at the top of my list and knocked Dickens’ Great Expectations to #2 (quite a feat since Great Expectations has been there since read it in 9th grade). My recommendation: Don’t read either unless you have to for class. @wilkesbeacon nicole.kutos@wilkes.edu Nicole’s Rating The Old Man and the Sea Photo Credit : Flickr, Wolf Gang https://www.flickr.com/photos/wolfgangkuhnle/15526658024 Catch soap and sanitizer, not colds By Andre Spruell Opinion Co-Editor Here are some simple ways to avoid getting sick as the weather gets cooler. Wash your hands: It seems very simple but according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Researchers in London estimate that if everyone routinely washed their hands, a million deaths a year could be prevented. In order to properly wash your hands, you must lather up your hands with soap and thoroughly wash your hands under warm water for about 30 seconds. Carry around hand sanitizer: Sometimes people are so busy that throughout the day, they may not be able to reach a bathroom to constantly wash their hands. No worries, having a personal bottle of hand sanitizer is a great way to avoid getting sick in the winter times. The best part of these little hand sanitizer bottles is that you can find one at your local pharmacy or grocery store for less than a dollar. Sneeze into your elbow: This another easy step people can take but for some reason find it difficult to do. The popular way of sneezing is to sneeze into your hands by cupping them. When someone sneezes into their hands, even if they sanitize after, they are spreading more of their germs which can lead to others getting sick, which is why sneezing into the elbow is the best way to not spread germs after a sneeze. Wear proper clothing: Even though everyone loves summer and refuse to let it go, it is hard for people to grasp that and decide to wear shorts when it is less than 50 degrees out. It is better to wear the right amount of clothing depending on how cold it is outside than not wearing the proper clothing in order to look “cute.’ Eating and being hydrated: This is a factor that not many people discuss but is the most important factor all year round, especially in the winter. Having a proper balance of eating three meals a day and being hydrated through water and juices ensures that you will be healthy. On the other hand, if one or both factors are not treated right, then your immune system will begin to weaken, making you even more vulnerable to get sick when being outside in the cold because your body is not fully ready for the cold. Stress less: Out of all the items on the list, this is probably the most difficult for college students because stress is something many college students experience daily. According to Jan Kiecolt-Glaser, a psychologist at the Ohio State University College of Medicine, he said, “if stress is chronic every day, pumping out hormones without any escaping or fighting, then it’s not good for your immune system.” In other words, stressing less means a healthier immune system which means a healthier you. Hopefully by following these simple steps you increase your chances significantly of not getting sick. These steps do not ensure that you won’t get a sick because one little germ or bacterium can ruin that. Staying healthy in the winter is one of the biggest battles students in the northeast must deal with so good luck in your battle and hopefully you don’t fall victim to a serious “sick bug.” @wilkesbeacon andre.spruell@wilkes.edu Have an opinion or want to write a guest column? Contact the opinion editors: mark.makowski1@ wilkes.edu or andre.spruell@ wilkes.edu �Sports The Beacon - September 13, 2016 Sports 19 Want your sport covered? Contact the sports editor: taylor.ryan@wilkes.edu or daniel.vanbrunt@wilkes.edu Wilkes adds men’s and women’s ice hockey for 2017-18 Conference. In recent years, Wilkes University Sports Co-sEditor has led in the dedication to grow As each year surpasses the previous athletic programs in the Middle Atlantic in all of the ways that Wilkes grows as a Conference. Including these two new University. programs, Wilkes has added seven new The next two years will be no different., programs: four men’s and three women’s. according to President Patrick Leahy, who The intent is to add to the diversity that recently announced Wilkes University sports bring to the student will be adding women’s body. and men’s ice hockey to Executive Director Ken the NCAA varsity sport Andrews spoke on behalf list for the 2017-2018 of the MAC. school year. “The MAC places a Starting in the 2017high priority on offering a 2018 academic year, wide variety of sports, and Wilkes University Wilkes has been a leader in will offer a total of 23 making that commitment,” intercollegiate sports. Andrews said. This addition will Adding these two allow the university ~Wilkes University athletic programs will to gain much wider President Patrick Leahy bring a new enthusiastic, range of students, all fun, competitive while bringing another atmosphere to Wilkes popular sport into the mix. University. President Leahy confi rmed In a press conference held on on Aug. his own enthusiasm saying, “I’ve always 29, Leahy expressed his excitement for this addition, noting all that the two said the most fun I’ve ever had was at a teams will contribute to Wilkes including, college ice hockey game.” As one of the local rivals, King’s vitality, contribution to the student College has also recently confirmed that experience and a huge addition to the its own men’s and women’s ice hockey student body. team will debut in 2017-2018 academic These two programs intend to attract year. both national students and even expand to The competition is heating up. There the international level. will be nowhere louder in town than when As Wilkes University adds ice hockey, Wilkes and Kings find each other on the it becomes one of only four NCAA ice. Division III men’s ice hockey programs As these two new programs will not only and one of five women’s programs in the contribute to the university, but also give state. Wilkes and the surrounding community While this directly reflects on Wilkes a new opportunity to come together and University’s athletic department, it also grow together. An affi liate of the Wilkesshines for the Middle Atlantic Conference. Barre Penguins has partnered with Wilkes This addition allows the MAC to offer University in order to excel the men’s and more opportunities for students. women’s ice hockey programs. It also encourages other colleges Speaking of the new partnership, Leahy and universities that are a part of the stated, “It allows us to work with an conference to grow their sports programs outstanding community partner like the as well, all while encouraging the high Penguins. Their commitment to growing quality competition that is expected from ice hockey in the community ensures each athletic team in the Middle Atlantic By Taylor Ryan “I’ve always said the most fun I’ve ever had was at a college ice hockey game.” TEAT ROWM RISK The Beacon/Taylor Ryan Wilkes-Barre Mayor Tony George is flanked by Tux, the Penguin’s mascot, and the Wilkes Colonel. The two mascots will likely be seeing a lot of each other next year when Wilkes adds men’s and women’s ice hockey to its sports offerings. Wilkes’ program will be exceptional.” The Colonels ice hockey teams will practice and compete at the Toyota SportsPlex come the 2017-2018 season. Leahy publicly thanked Tim Evans, chairman of the Coal Street Redevelopment Authority and former Colonel, at the press conference. Evans played a vital role in making this all possible. “As a former Colonel, let’s get battling boys,” Evans said, exressing his excitement. The enthusiasm from all the parties involved will lead in the success of this new community partnership, and the sports programs. The search has already begun for both a women’s and men’s head coaching staff. @wilkesbeacon taylor.ryan@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - September 13, 2016 Sports 20 Wilkes football falls to Muhlenberg in home-opening thriller By Luke Modrovsky Asst. Sports Editor Despite a 19-point deficit at halftime, Head Coach Trey Brown managed to guide his squad for a chance to tie the game not once, but twice. The standing room only crowd managed to make enough noise that Muhlenberg College had eight penalties throughout the course of the game. Visiting Head Coach Mike Donnelly would be treated to his 132nd career victory to begin the Muhlenberg football season with a 1-0 record. A 28-yard field goal from Mike Hauck would put the Colonels on the board with a 3-0 lead. Unfortunately for the Colonels, they would never again see the lead. An early second quarter Wilkes fumble would prove to be a huge momemtum swing. The Mules put up three scores in the second quarter, taking a 22-3 lead into the locker room. For the first time since the implementation of video review, officials had the opportunity to review a targeting penalty earlier in the game. After an extended twenty-five minute halftime to allow for the officiating crew to look over the footage, Wilkes fans were delighted to hear the Muhlenberg player was disqualified from the remainder of the game. Although the Colonels would be the first to score, the traveling Mules would hold on to win 29-22. Senior Ryan Dailey exceled under the lights at Schmidt Stadium throwing for over 300 yards and two touchdowns. Early indications in the preseason were the Colonels would run a pass heavy spread offense. They would hold true to their word by finding most of their yards through the air. The Colonels led a fast tempo throughout the entire game but still managed to control the clock, taking nearly half of the time of possession. The fourth quarter brought the Colonels with a chance to tie the game with under four minutes to go. A three-and-out would force Wilkes to punt away the football in a very tough situation. The Colonels were forced to make a decision. Punt or go for it on fourth and long. A punt could allow the Mules to run out the clock but going for it might give them even better field position. However, the gamble would pay off as Muhlenberg would be forced to punt after their own three-and-out. The Mules’ punt would settle the Colonels deep into their own territory. A short run by Dailey brought the stadium to their feet as fans felt Wilkes could complete the comeback. However, Members of Wilkes’ offensive line look to gain ground against Muhlenberg defenders. that excitement would be short lived as two incomplete passes would turn the ball over on downs. Muhlenberg settled into victory formation and two knees would dash Wilkes’ hopes of securing a season-opening victory. Although the loss will not impact the Colonels’ standing in conference play, Wilkes drops to 0-1 overall and Muhlenberg excels to 1-0. Wilkes has nine remaining contests in their ten game season. All of the remaining games are conference games Five of those games will be played at Schmidt Stadium, including the highly anticipated Mayor’s Cup matchup with crosstown rival King’s College. The Wilkes Football team returns to action in week two against Lebanon Valley College where they will open MAC Freedom play. Remaining Games: The Beacon/Purvit Patel Spectators fill the newly built bleachers at the Ralston Athletic Complex Sophomore Michael Murphy #25 dives for a loose ball in the home opener at Schmidt Stadium. 9/17 MISERICORDIA 1 PM 9/24 @ Widener 1 PM 10/1 FDU-Florham 1 PM 10/8 Bye Week 10/15 @ Delaware Valley 12 PM 10/22 ALBRIGHT 1 PM 10/29 LYCOMING 1 PM 11/5 @ Stevenson 1 PM 11/12 KING’S 12 PM (Mayor’s Cup) Wilkes University recently completed part of a $1 million project to upgrade its athletic facilities. The home bleachers were completed in time for the Friday Night opener. Newly constructed restrooms are expected to be open in time for the homecoming festivities at Schmidt Stadium. �The Beacon - September 13, 2016 Sports Starting a sport easy is as sending a text 21 Joining intramurals with ease; online system put in place To sign up go to: By Danny Van Brunt Sports Co- Editor What are you waiting for? Intramural sports at Wilkes are played all year and now it is much easier to sign up. Stefan Thompson, the assistant men’s basketball coach, decided to change the way Wilkes students sign up for intramurals. The sign-up page is now online at www. imleagues.com/wilkes/registration. Imleagues is a website that is partnered with more 400 different countries. Thompson believes it should get more students involved with intramurals. This way of signing up is unique because people can access the website almost like a Google Doc. Anyone can add themselves to a sport, add a team of people to a sport and recommend other sports to be played. Online sign ups should help with efficiency, schedules and rosters. Another benefit is that students can access the sign up page from their phone, and then can receive notifications about their upcoming games. The two sports that are available for this fall so far are flag football and soccer. The fall intramural sports tend to have a lower amount of players than in the spring. Thompson thinks there are many students busy with fall sports and many first-year students who do not know how to join. There are enough people to play these two sports so far, but it is not impossible to get another sport requested. “If there is a sport that you would like to play within the intramural program that is not available, contact me. If there are enough players interested, I will look into it and potentially order equipment,” Thompson said. Thompson recalled one year when students wanted to play field hockey in the spring. A few players originally contacted him asking what they would need to do to get the sport added to the program. Thompson told them that if they come back with about 15 people, then they would have the sport funded for them. The students came back with enough people and the equipment was ordered. During the games, work study applicants work side by side with Thompson to help run games smoothly. Thompson focuses on site coordination and his work study applicants are usually the referees. Luke Modrovsky is considered the assistant director of intramurals because of his involvement and enthusiasm. “I enjoy intramurals because it offers sports that can be both competitive and relaxed at the same time,” Modrovsky said. Intramurals are important to Thompson. He enjoys watching his students getting competitive and having fun. However, the most important part to him is that the students sign up. He wants as many people as possible to sign up this year so there is always enough students to play. @wilkesbeacon daniel.vanbrunt@wilkes.edu ,,,.... 1z2a . ,.........i111-■ Subs www.imleagues. com/wilkes/ registration Want to add a sport? Contact: Stefan. thompson@ wilkes.edu �The Beacon -September 13, 2016 Getting to know... Sports 22 Marcellus Hayes By Purvit Patel Sports Writer Name: Marcellus Hayes #7 Year: Senior Major(s): Marketing Hometown: Camp Hill High School: Camp Hill High School Position: Defensive Back/Corner Back Senior Football Player A: I enjoy snowboarding, playing basketball and just hanging out with the homies. Q: Who would you say is the most influential person in your life? Why? A: I can’t say one person was the most but my family has really driven me to become the man I am today and the man I want to be in the future. Hard work really does pay off and they have pushed me in ways I don’t think they even know. Q: What was the driving force for your decision to come to Wilkes? A: Having the chance to get a great education and being able to play Football. Also the people that Q: A quote you live your life by? I met when I came to visit. A: “Blood Makes You Related, Q: What are your hopes for the Loyalty Makes You Family” upcoming season? A: I hope to flip our record from Q: What does “Be Colonel” mean to you? last year and become a top team A: It means finding a way to make in the MAC. things work even though times Q: What are your hopes for your can get hard. Being resilient and picking yourself up when you get next season as a Colonel? knocked down. A: This is my last season, but I WILKES hope the guys can take something positive from my season this year and use it to better their season next year. Q: If you could have dinner with a famous person, who would it be? A: Brian Dawkins he was one of my favorite players as a kid and the Q: When/Why did you first begin things I could learn from him are endless. playing football? A: I began playing in 5th grade Q: Does the football team have when I had nothing else to do anything they would like to inform with my free time. But as time the student body? went on football became my A: This year the football team will outlet. give you something to cheer for. Q: Do you have other sports/ interest/hobbies off of the field? The Beacon/Purvit Patel �Sports The Beacon - September 13, 2016 23 Getting to know... Dre Roberts Senior Football Player By Purvit Patel Sports Writer Q: A quote you live your life by? A: Nothing worth having comes easy. You want something in life you work for it, there are always going to be obstacles in life but all obstacles can be overcome. If it was easy it wouldn’t be worth it. Name: Dre Roberts Year: Senior Major(s): Criminology and Sociology Minor (s): Psychology Hometown: Dunellen, New Jersey High School: Dunellen High Q: What does “Be Colonel” mean to School you? Position: Defensive Back A: What Be Colonel means to me: Q: What was the driving force for family, and hard work. We are all your decision to come to Wilkes? Colonels and that’s something we all have in common. Also I believe from A: The balance between academics to athletics us as Colonels academics and athletics. I felt all work extremely hard. as though I couldn’t find that in other schools. Yes I got recruited Q: If you could have dinner with a to play football here, but the academic side is just as important famous person from the past, who would it be? to me. A: Muhammad Ali, I just admire his Q: What are your hopes for the work ethic, and the way he about life upcoming season? and his profession. His mentality, A: To “Find A Way” in the words and philosophy about many things I of my head coach Trey Brown. As would like to talk to him about. a team we struggled to finish close games in the second half. My Q: Does the Wilkes Football team hope is we can turn that around have anything they would like to if we can manage to do, I expect a inform the student body? winning season for the team. A: Just be ready for a good season, Q: What are your hopes for your the team has been hard at work. next season as a Colonel? A: As a team, compete and finish towards the top of the conference, personally I just want to be one of the most dominant players at my position. The Beacon/Purvit Patel �The Beacon - September 13, 2016 Est. l936 Pa_ Ne\.vspaper Associat i on l\,fe1nber THE BEACON The news of today reported by the journalists of' tornorrow. BEACON HIRES: ~ ---- -_-_-- -- ------ -=-~ This could be you! If you have a passion for writing, design, or photography,join us! Freshmen and all majors welcome! Contact: Editor-in-Chief Sarah Bedford sarah.bedford@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 <p>This is Wilkes University's <em>Beacon</em> Newspaper collection, 1947-present. We also have digitized copies of the <em>Beacon's</em> predecessors, <em>The Bucknell Bison Stampede</em>, 1934-1935 and <em>The Bucknell Beacon</em>, 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>.</p> <p></p> <p>Missing Issues:</p> <p>1947 August 8th<br />1947 September 5th<br />1947 October 3rd<br />1947 October 17th<br />1947 October 31st<br />1947 November 21st<br />1947 December 19th<br />1948 September 9th<br />1950 April 28th<br />1953 April 10th<br />1962 February 2nd</p> 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 2016 September 13th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2016 September 13 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/39a6af1106cb3342db90da14696b57f8.pdf f3f67827b1e26ba20331160a9863e6f5 PDF Text Text The Beacon - September 20, 2016 t.¥&lt ® .TI@ D ~ ~:f~""""...... ., The Beacon/Gabby Glinski r �_J The Beacon - September 20, 2016 2 News Have a breaking story or a press release to send? Contact the news editor: alyssa.mursch@wilkes.edu Beacon Briefs On-campus room decoration contest hosted by Admissions Aramark Building Community Day - Sept. 20 On Tuesday, Sept. 20, Aramark Building Community Day will take place on the Greenway from 2 to 4 p.m. There will be snacks and games at the event, and all donations will benefit Weinberg Memorial Food Bank in Wilkes-Barre. Students can also donate non-perishable food items to be qualified to win prizes. Outdoor Nation Campus Challenge Update Wilkes University is currently in 3rd place for the Outdoor Nation Campus Challenge, and Adventure Education needs more students to sign up and log their activities. To join, download the Outdoor Nation app or sign up online at www.oncampuschallenge.org. Choose Wilkes University as your school. To log an activity, take a picture of yourself/your group or part of you doing something outdoors and then choose the appropriate category. The admissions office is holding a room decoration contest for students who live in residence halls· or on-campus apartments. Submit photos of your room to ambassadors@wilkes.edu before Friday, Sept. 23. All of the photos received will be uploaded into a photo album on our Facebook page called The Room Photo Contest. The residence hall room and apartment style room. The winners 'Xill receive Wilkes gear and a $20 gift card to Barnes and Noble. Only . one picture per room/apartment. Intramural Sports Fall 2016 Students can still sign up for intramurals. The program is using a website called ImLeagues for all Intramural registration, signups, scheduling and playoffs. All leagues are Co-Ed. If a student has an interest in a sport that is not offered, they can email Stefan Thompson. Availability of sports is determined by student interest level. Contact Stefan Thompson with any questions: stefan. thompson@wilkes.edu Annual Kirby Lecture Series to be held Oct. 5 The Allan P. Kirby Lecture series will be hosting Lt. Col. Allen Wilkes will be hosting a blood drive on ·Sept. 20 from 10 a.m.-4 B. West for a lecture entitled "Building a strong economy through p.m. in the Henry Student Center. small business and military veterans:' The lecture will take place at 7 Register today at redcrossblood.org, as appointments are filling up p.m. on Wed., Oct. 5. in the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center. fast. · Wilk.es University Blood Drive - Sept. 20 Wilkes University Student Government notes By Meghan Burns Staff Writer On Wednesday, Wilkes University's Student Government held its weekly meeting. Zebra Communications, the student-run jublic relations agency on campus, gave its · presentation requesting a non-club fund request. The group requested $1,300 to pay for transportation to a PRSSA national conference in Indianapolis and a small portion of their hotel costs. Members will return next week. The Geo-Exploration club presented for its reinstatement with updates for week two of two. The club was inactive in the past years. A motion to approve the reinstatement was set forth and the board voted to approve the reinstatement. The Political Society also presented for reinstatement with updates for week two of two. The group is nonpartisan and hopes to spread campus wide political awareness throughout the current · election and beyond. A motion to approve the reinstatement was set forth and the board voted to approve the reinstatement. The History Club presented its request for reinstatement for week one of two. The group hopes to provide the opportunity to advance knowledge, experience and interest in various historical areas. Members will return next week in order for SG to vote on the club status. The AMCP gave its presentation for a non-club fund request. The AMCP requested $235 in order to attend a conference. The club will return next week. Cody Morcom, SG . vice president presented his updates on the fund request made last week for the Sports Smash. Morcom requested $5,500. A motion to approve was passed by the board. The Operations committee reported the new Media Center will be dedicated to the Karambelases and the expected move in date will be Aug. 1, 2017. Members also reported there is a new system in Towers that will help with unexpected fire alarms. · The building at 32 W. South St. now has handicap-accessible access. The Commuter Council reported that the new lounge is now available for use. The Programming Board also reported there was a'great turn-out for Club Day and the board's next meeting was scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 16 at 11:30 am. The RAs also· reported a meeting scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 17 at 11 am. Election ballots and homecoming ballots were sent out. The Treasurer's Report stands as follows: All College: $11,944.48; General Funds: $24,500; Conference: $5,000; and Spirit: $2,000 for a SG total of $43,444.48. @wilkesbeacon meghan.burns@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - September 20, 2016 3 News A Colonel forever: Jonathan Ratchko's memory lives on By Alyssa Mursch News Editor A crowd of a fallen Colonel's family and friends filled the walkway passing Kirby Hall Friday morning, sharing stories, hugs and tears in memory of their friend and son. "I_can feel him here;' a friend said as a light breeze interrupted the heat of the brightly-lit day. It was what the crowd called a "perfect day," with the sun shining down, reflecting off the gold plaque of the new bench that read "In memory of our wonderful friend Jonathan Ratchko:' On the evening of Nov. 10, 2014, ·Ratchko was found dead in Ross Hall. The Luzerne County Coroner's Office ruled no foul play was involved. Two years later, the weight of his loss is still felt on Wilke's campus. The university shared the sentiments of family and friends as they agreed to dedicate a bench and tree to the former student. "We always say that when you come to this school you're a lifelong member, and even in a case as tragic as this one, Johnny will remain a lifelong member of this community;' said President Patrick Leahy. Also among the crowd were Ratchko's parents, friends and Vice President of Student Affairs Paul Adams. Jillian Ehret, who was a close friend of Ratchko, was a big part of putting the memorial together. · 'Tm grateful for the beautiful memorial on campus, especially because Wilkes is where we got the closest. His spirit is with me everyday and I'll be walking for the both of us come graduation:' · "I believe Johnny has shaped all of us who knew him. I know he has become a part of my life and part of my family's life and will always be remembered as part of the Wilkes community;' said Vice President of Marketing Jack Chielli, whose two children, Maria and Anthony, were close friends of Ratchko's. Adams spoke of the opportunity to attend the dedication a "privilege;' saying he didn't think there was a better location for the bench and tree placed in Ratchko's honor, as they were alongside one of the most heavilytrafficked areas of campus. The dedication concluded with the soft words of Ratchko's mother. Through tears and shaking hands, she shared her thanks and gratitude for everyone .that contributed to the memorial. As she spoke, tears filled the eyes of those who surrounded her. The Beacon/Alyssa Mursch "Please use this space for peace during . your time here," she said. Vice President Paul Adams dedicates the bench and tree to fallen Colonel, After the group dispersed, Leahy shared Jonathan Ratchko, alongside his friends and family. an embrace with Mrs. Ratchko, ensuring her that the university would "take of it;' in reference to the memorial. Chielli paraphrased a quote from poet Mark Nepo that he felt paralleled the situation. "We can let go of the deepest things that matter to us because they have already shaped us and become part of who we are:' • The Beacon/Alyssa Mursch The memorial dedicated to Jonathan Ratchko that lies under the tree outside of Kirby Hall. - The Beacon/Alyssa Mursch @wilkesbeac;n alyssa.mursch@wilkes.edu The bench placed outside of Kirby Hall in memory of Jonathan Ratchko, January 14, 1995 - November 10, 2014. r �.J The Beacon - September 20, 2016 4 News -:New director appointed to the Sordoni Art Gallery By Sarah Bedford Editor-in-Chief Those who spend time on the first floor of Stark Learning Center are likely to have seen a new face packing and unpacking some very large art boxes. Heather Sincavage was appointed as the director of the Sordoni Art Gallery and assistant professor of art at Wilkes University on July 18. The move into Wilkes has been one of excitement, according to Sincavage, who was previously a faculty member in art at the University of Maine at Presque Isle. She also ran the campus art gallery. "After about three months their gallery director decided to retire and I asked to take on that role," Sincavage explained of her role at the university. "It was something I didn't expect to love as much as I did. When I saw this was an opportunity to get involved waist-deep, I was excited about it:' Sincavage explained that the location of the university in central Wilkes-Barre drew her to the opening, too. "I really wanted to be able to be community-driven to do work that was something significant to (not only) the students but (also) the community atlarge:' Along with her• university experience, Sincavage is also a visual artist, which she explains as "mixed media artist who uses sculpture, drawing, installation and performance kind of holistically together". One of her favorite creations was a performance called, "The Weight of These Decisions;' which uses art to "logically formalize things that you can't:' Sincavage explained that human emotioU9 are very real to each individual but one cannot assign a value to their worth. "I kind of play around with the idea of how real our emotional context is and how we're always trying to negotiate that realness within our. lives;' she said. "I made these sandbags out of old mattress casings and I wore them around my neck and there are seven three pound sandbags, three pounds is the weight of our brain. And so I'm always relating back to our body in a way that I'd say that some of this takes place:' .., Sincavage has been able to travel around the world because of her art, including Spain, Iceland and Finland. "I started doing residencies around the states and then had an opportunity in 2009 to live in Spain for a summer," Sincavage said. "That was incredibly generous of this organization that brought me over and that's really where I got the taste that I have to do more of this." · Sincavage explained that her artistry is beneficial to .the type of position she currently holds as she can appreciate the past but look to the future. "I think it's unique when artist are in more of a curatorial position;' she said. "Artists are always looking forward and sometimes historians are still looking back. There's a nice balance here. "I have a background in what's happened historically but I'm also looking forward and I'm looking forward in a ·way that the exhibition space is less of a white box;' she said adding, "But really use the space in an innovative and experimental waY:' With her focus on community dialogue, Sincavage also hopes to incorporate cross disciplines in the exhibitions she brings into the Sordoni Gallery. 'Tm trying to tap into people who thought maybe art wasn't their thing and kind of bring them into the fold a bit;' she explained. "So I'm looking for artists whose content may spill over a bit into environmental science or biology or global relations or feminism ... I really The Beacon/Jesse Chai nick want my programming to be geared that waY:' Heather Sincavage is the new director of Wilkes University's Sordoni Art Gallery. The graduate from Tyler School of Art She is also an assistant professor of art. · at Temple University and the University of Washington from where she earned her master of fine arts explained that, in the future, she hopes the gallery space will be used for more than just art but for gatherings and performances as well, but not restricted to the gallery itself. "Art does not have to be just within Persistence: The Continuing Geographies those walls:' Influence of Classical Myths The next Sordoni exhibition will begin Oct. 25 - Dec. 18 Aug. 30 - Oct. 12 Oct. 25 featuring the work of Ying Li, entitled Geographies. A group exhibition of works by contemporary Landscapes and city scenes surveying the ~xfii6itions ~ @wilkesbeacon - , sarah.bedford@wilkes.edu Current: 'Future: artists who find inspiration in Greek and Roman mythology. past four years of work by the Chinese-born Li in a selection of more than 100 paintings and drawings on view at Haverford College, where she has taught since ~997. Th ( By Sp, I is c Inj1 ph) unt "J mo my for sev, dur C con yea not hea her yea �5 News The Beacon - September 20, 2016 Campus counseling expands services with after-hours support line By Alyssa Mursch News Editor Wilkes University has expanded its campus counseling services by implementing a new after-hours support line, providing· an outlet for students that may need immediate assistance at any time. The after-hours support staff will be available to students from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 a.m. Monday th rough Friday, as well as anytime on weekends, breaks, holidays and during the summer. Campus counselors Susan Biskup during office hours can be directed to their office. Biskup added that when students utilize this line they will be asked to identify themselves, although those records will be kept confidential, as always. She continued by saying that campus counseling believes in reaching out to students in need of support and, as such, they will want to know who to contact to arrange follow- up counseling or to simply check in. "We want to provide comfort and care for all Wilkes University students by letting them know that despite Support Line 570-408-CHAT Hours: 4:30 pm. - 8:30 a.nL Monday through Friday Anytine cbing Y.'eokends, breaks, holidays, unmer "We want to_yrovide conifort and care for a([ Wi(kes 'University students 6y fetting them know that desyite their circumstances, suyport is always avai(a6fe." - Susan Biskup and Melissa Gaudio provided further explanation about the new service, which is already up and running. "The purpose of the after-hours support line is to offer Wilkes students the opportunity to talk with counselors who are well versed in the behavioral health field specifically pertaining to college student mental health issues," Gaudio said. Students reaching out through the • after-hours line can expect to speak with master's and doctoral-level health clinicians who are specifically trained to assist with all issues related to the mental health needs of college students, Gaudio explained. The support line is mainly a resource to use during times of crisis that are outside of regular office hours. Gaudio added that it is important to remember that students can also schedule appointments with her or Biskup between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. by contacting the Health and Wellness Services at 570-4084730, which is located in Passan Hall. Any mental health crises that happen their circumstances, support is always available," Biskup said of the benefits of this new addition to students. "Through this service, students will find a listening ear and a skilled clinician to assist with guidance in the treatment and care of our students. Counselors, faculty and staff can all sleep better knowing that our students are cared-for in the best possible way," she added. "We are really fortunate to have this service at Wilkes University." To contact the after-hours support line, call 570-408-CHAT. Along with this outlet, students can also contact Public Safety after hours at 570-408-4999. ~ JI' Photo Illustration The Beacon/Gabby Glinski Do you like to write? Interested in current events? Want to get more involved? Write news for the Beacon. @wilkesbeacon alyssa.mursch@wilkes.edu Alyssa Mursch, News Editor, &lyssa.mursch@wilkes.edu Toni Pennello, Assistant News Editor, toniann.penneUo@wilkes.edu r �_J The Beacon - September 20, 2016 News 6 Th ·Wilkes professor participates in national seminar Slave narratives in liistory; new spring course in works V By l Spo A way exp1 A hav, Ma; for V mai you can l on1 trai Un ha~ nat Ch of Fo am in Photo courtesy Diane Wenger en Ni Wenger, pictured in the bottom left side, along with 24 other applicants. participated in the Council of Independent Colleges and Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History seminar in June. yo By Zachary Smith ad ga Staff ~riter Dr. Diane Wenger, associate professor of history and co-chair of the Global Cultures Division, was involved with a special seminar on "Slave Narratives" in American history this past June at Yale University. The seminar, which was sponsored by the Council of Independent Colleges and the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, focused on works from both literary and historical perspectives. Lead by John Stauffer, professor of English and African American Studies at Harvard University; and Edward Rugemer, professor of African American Studies and histoJy at Yale University, the faculty members used slave narratives and other readings to delve into the lives of slaves both before and after their experiences in bondage. This is an important discussion, as Dr.Wenger says, "I believe it is important that we as Americans understand just how terrible the institution of slavery was in our country, and recognize the important role that enslaved AfricanAmericans played in building our nation''. "Attending the CIC Slave Narrative Seminar was an extraordinary experience;' Wenger said "It gave me the opportunity to discuss the experiences of enslaved African-Americans, using testimonies from the slaves themselves, who experienced the horrors of slavery firsthand, with a diverse group of college educators from around the country''. The seminar is open to any institution faculty whose institutions are members of the Council of Independent Colleges. Faculty who are interested in participating in the seminar must submit a letter of application as well as send in a· letter of nomination written by a chief academic officer of the institution in support of the faculty member (in Wilkes case, it was will focus on excerpts from slave and post Provost and Senior Vice President Anne slavery narratives, including the works of Skleder). Frederick Douglass, Booker T. Washington, Of the roughly 75 applications and Harriot Jacobs, and Solomon Northrup. nominations received from members "The current racial climate in our country is around the world, only 25, Dr.Wenger . not good" she states, "almost every week we included, were selected to participate. "It see headlines about confrontations between was a very interesting and diverse group police and minority groups''. from around the United States" Dr. Wenger Wenger sees this class as an opportunity remarked, "There was even a professor who to educate students on how we got to this point. "Having knowledge of the history of flew in from Hawaii to participate" Speaking about groups who have been race relations in our country, going back to silenced in history is a matter Dr. Wenger slavery, emancipation, and the Jim Crow · feels very strongly about. "I am· passionate era, can help us all understand better the about teaching about minority groups" she current state of affairs" she said about the said"People whose voices have not always course. The 300 level course will be open to been heard and whose stories were not all interested students, regardless of major included in history.books for a long time". and with no prerequisites. Dr.Wenger will be taking that passion with her in a new class she is developing for the 2017 spring semester. The class, entitled s.lW@wilkesbeacon "Slave Narratives in American History", YI' zachary.smith 1@wilkes.edu . illl an in yt pr pl ar th p: C ~ I< II d r: p ti a C �The Beacon - September 20, 2016 Life, Arts & Entertainment 7 Life, Arts & Entertainment · Have a story or want your event to be featured? Contact the Life, A&E Editor: kimberly.hein@wilkes.edu What in carnation?: Student does dorm room DIY By Kimberly Hein Life, Arts & Entertainment Editor As the school year commences, one might be thinking of ways to add a personal touch to their home away from home. A great way to do that is a Do It Yourself project that will make people on their floor envious. Whether the DIY project is for fun, decoration, or just to save some room, it is This project took less than four hours and she said that it was worth the time it took because it was simple, quick and added a piece of her personality to her apartment. ''.Anyone who comes into our room immediately notices the wall and how much color and liveliness it adds to our apartment! I think people really like it," Hubbard said. She said that she loves DIY projects "'My favorite 'D'lY pr'?fect is just to 6uy a 6Ceacfipen from Wa(mart and ay(ain 'Tshirt. iJt's cfieay_ and you can create whatever ·design you wantl" - MaryKate Hubbard a way to spice up your living situation and relax at the same time. MaryKate Hubbard, a sophomore living in University Towers, did a creative DIY project on her living room wall. • She used fake flowers from Michaels and hung the flowers together. in rows of three using green yarn and then hung them in rows using a command hook behind each flower. · Hubbard warQS that the flowers can get pricey so everyone should "watch out for the coupons!" She got the inspiration to produce her masterpiece from her best friend from home. "She had done something of a smaller scale on her bedroom wall with only flowers of the same color," she said. because they are simple, quick and fun to create. Hubbard said that when people compliment her DIY project it means so much more because its not something she bought, it is something she created. "My favorite DIY project is just to buy a bleach pen from Walmart and a plain T-shirt. It's cheap and you can create whatever design you want:' Hubbard encourages other students to get involved with letting a piece of them show in their living conditions. If you or someone you know has a great DIY project to share with the campus, email Kimberly.hein@wilkes.edu. The Beacon/Jesse Chalnick Hubbard says that people who come in her room immediately notice the wall and the liveliness it adds to the room. @wilkesbeacon kimberly.hein@wilkes.edu If you would like to submit a DIY project, contact the Life, Arts & Entertainment editor, kimberly.hein@wilkes.edu Hubbard admiring her creation in her dorm. The Beacon/Jesse Chalnick r �_J The Beacon - September 20, 2016 8 Life, Arts & Entertainment The A • 1. Preheat oven to 400°F. 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This recipe was found by Victoria Morrison. 6 Jumbo Muffins: 23-26 minutes 12 Medium Muffins: 16-19 minutes Sea1 Joni EntI ' "I tl Do you have aJavorite dorm room recipe that's convenient for college students always on the go? Submit it to Amanda Bialek, LA&E Assistant Editor amanda.bialek@wilkes.edu just m, to mu: buying expens: ofblue1 tlO *URN U!U* !IVlllVI! * 8IIJl(C YOURW RH ID AlltD en Allt DTRA flO Ollt l'OUR JIR!T DONAffOllf!! 110 Lorin Sopht Criml "I thiI my ph01 because buy a p a pushing Sal Pi, Sopho Marke "I thir charge y, are going companit plug into �The Beacon - September 20, 2016 Life, Arts & Entertainment 9 Students get oui at Thursday night's Outdoor Adventure . ... T . MaryKate Hubbard and Cat Tuman scramble to run the furthest distance in the bungee run during Programming Board's Outdoor Adventure last Thursday night. Students tie dye various items ranging from programming board T-shirts to bandanas. Music, snacks and Rita's Italian Ice were among the other free treats at the event. · DJ Kya Lewis leads a group of students in the Cha Cha Slide. Lauren Brunner and John Vols complete the inflatable obstacle course, featuring climbing walls and jumps. Photos by The Beacon/Gabby Glinski Next Programming Board Event: r �J The Beacon - September 20, 2016 Life, Arts & Entertainment 10 TheE ·wilkes Student Government president encourages club participation Ri By Amanda Bialek Asst. Life, Arts and Entertainment Editor With 90 clubs and counting available to students, there is an opportunity for every individual to get involved at Wilkes. The beginning of the semester is a perfect time to join a new club and establish relationships with fellow students, faculty, community members and local businesses. "Club involvement is extremely beneficial to students in a plethora of different ways;' said Allie Grudesk.i, a pharmacy major and Student Government president. Participating in a club helps students discover what they are passionate about, gives them hands-on experience and networking possibilities. It provides them with real life exposure to subjects of interest. Individuals can also express their strengths and work on improving their weaknesses. Building rapport within a club is a necessary skill to learn and be able to apply in your career field. It is critical to know how "to relate to others in a way that creates a level of trust and understanding;' according to www. inspirationalsolutionsnlp.co. uk. Grudeski believes that every person has one life to live; therefore, it is important to take advantage of all the opportunities. "Some majors on campus have a very defined track and there aren't necessarily a lot of opportunities to take electives outside of your realm;' Grudeski said. "Clubs are a great way to make sure you're still doing the things you love to do without necessarily having to take a class for if' There are clubs like Anime Club, Autism Speaks, Cheerleading, Chemistry, Christian 1ftiowship Club, a Pharmacyrelated club, the Nursing Student Organization, Knitting Club, Dance Team and Programming Board, to name a few. Pharmacy students can JOIIl the club called the American Pharmacist Association Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP). The . club's goal . is to impact the community through patient care events such as blood pressure screenings, blood glucose screenings as well as educating people on and off campus, according to Catherine Sarver, communications vice president of APhA-ASP. She believes that the experiences 1 APhA-ASP has to offer provides student pharmacists with the opportunity to grow professionally. There are two conferences offered to members every year, one regional and one annual. "You really have the chance to impact pharmacy and the voice of pharmacy;' Sarver said. APhA-ASP meets every other Thursday in Stark- Learning Center 166. Anyone interested can contact Tyler Bartol, membership vice president at tyler.bartol@wilkes.edu or by visiting pharmacist.com. It is $60 to join for the year which includes the national and club fee. Zebra Communications is the student-run non-profit public relations agency at Wilkes. It was established in 1999 and has worked with more than 80 nonprofit organizations throughout the community and has since raised over $100,000. "Our goals at Zebra are to provide clients with quality public relations services, as well as event planning fo r various types of fundraisers and events;' Annelise Przywara, co-chair of Zebra Communications. "We also aim to carry out these public relations campaigns in a highly Students take notes during a recent Wilkes University student government meeting. professional manner and obtain a successful outcome to satisfy our "We hope to get to the point where we students;' Grudeski said. clients." Student Government meets every can perform, but we still have a lot of work Zebra h;J,s worked with clients such as to do;' Micaela Oliverio, president of the a Wednesday in it office in the Student Union Salvation Army, Volunteers in Medicine, capella club said. Building. If you would like to join, contact League of Women's Voters, The Osterhout Fermata Nowhere meets on Fridays Allie Grudeski at Alexandra.grudeski@ Free Library and Embrace a Child in and Sundays to rehearse in the Dorothy wilkes.edu. Tanzania . . For more information on the rest of the Dickson Darte Center. Students who are "Hands-on experience is invaluable in. interested in participating are welcome to clubs offered at Wilkes University, visit the public relations field and allows for audition next semester. wilkes.edu/studentgovernment under the a different setting, in which students can "I think a capella is a great group to get Clubs tab. learn outside the classroom;' Przywara involved in because we don't have one on said. campus yet;' Oliverio said. "It will be fun Zebra meets every other Thursday in and laid back, but I'm hoping we can go to Editors note: The Beacon will be the Breiseth basement room 13 during competitions in the future:' spotlighting various Wilkes clubs in club hours. For more information, contact Student Government is another option its upcoming issues. your club is Annelise Przywara at annelise.przywara@ for students who are interested in the interested in beingfeatured, contact wilkes.edu. university's social agenda. 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Asa are tra: even l get a �Life, Arts & Entertainment The Beacon - September 20, 2016 11 Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre continues its ROCK OF AGES run By Catherine Rose Staff writer If you haven't seen the Northeastern Pennsylvania premiere of Rock of Ages, there's still time;:. Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre, located at 537 N. Main St., will present the final weekend of the jukebox musical this weekend. Characters Sherrie (Katie Owens) , a small-town girl looking to become a movie · star in Hollywood, and Drew (Joey James), an aspiring rock star, fall in love but not without complications. Lonny (Lou Lyons), acts as a comical narrator to the love story. The show attracts a diverse audience. It is not your typical musical with classic show tunes--it's a hybrid of sorts, adopting well-known classic rock music into its score. The song list Jncludes hits such as We Built This City, The Final Countdown, and Every Rose Has Its Thorn. "Everybody knows every single song in this show;' Director Tom Franko confirmed. Franko, who is also an assistant professor in Wilkes' School of Pharmacy, said the music in Rock of Ages reminds him of the times his dad would play that music for him growing up. He wanted to direct it so that he could "consistently live back to those moments" and grant other people the opportunity to feel the same way. What would rock be without a revolution? Throughout the plot, protestors fight to stop their prized Sunset Strip from being turned into a strip mall. Time after time they challenge the German developers, singing We're Not Gonna Take It in true 80s-style rebellion. "I loved that they took S0's hits and put them into the musical;' said Maddison · Black, a Wilkes freshman who attended Rock of Ages on the opening weekend. For Black, a musical theater major, seeing the show at Little Theatre was like returning home. This summer, she played the role of Mitchie in Camp Rock. "It was great to revisit the stage I had so much fun performing on:' The show is very high-energy. Black said it had her on the edge of her seat, wondering if Drew and Sherrie would find each other again. Like a proud dad, Franko is satisfied not only with his cast, but the musicians, band, crew, set constructors, and choreographers for bringing the show to life, as he recalls the "thunderous applause" at the end of each act. Tickets start at $20 (Wilkes University students can see the show free of charge with student ID) and can be purchased online at rocknepa.com or at the Little Theatre box office located at 537 N. Main Street, Wilkes-Barre. Remaining shows and times are 8 p.m. on Sept. 23, and 24, and at 3 p.m. on Sept. 25. Franko stresses the unique opportunity students have "literally four minutes away" from campus. In the coming months, three more off-Broadway shows will be performed at Little Theatre. He says those over 21 can take a break from studying, get a drink at LTWB's bar, and spend a night out at the show. _ Students can "live the New York lifestyle for the cost of a dinner." At left: Drew (played by Joey James) and Sherrie (played by Katie Owens) hope to live out their dreams of becoming stars in the rock musical, Rock of Ages. Below: Stacee Jaxx (Conway Ro.we) is flanked by Venus Club dancers (from left) Janelle Nemetz, Natasha Bogutzki, Deirdre Lynch and Maureen Hozempa. ..a @wilkesbeacon . . . catherine.rose@wilkes.edu Photo Credit: On My Cue Photography For more information or to purchase tickets head to rocknepa.com Remember, admission is FREE for Wilkes students with a current Wilkes ID Remaining shows and times are 8 p.m. on Sept. 23 and 24, and at 3 p:m. on 25. r �_J and physician ·offices have already begun out right away, since these medications are offering this year's influenza vaccine, and only effective if started within 48-hours. 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Since it takes roughly two weeks for your immune system to develop antibodies after receiving a flu shot, receiving it now will better prepare you for the upcoming weeks. Many pharmacies By Felicia Snyder. PharmD. Candidate 2018 Neuroscience & Psychology Minor �L2 The Beacon - Se tember 20, 2016 13 • • Otntnon signs ytn -Fever or feeling feverish/ chills -Cough :-Sore throat -Runny or stuffy nose -Muscle or body aehes -Headaches -Fatigue (very tired) Onset of sy1npto1ns: ~~. " About 1 to 4 days, with an average of about 2 days. ow flu sprea s Droplets of spit/liquid from a sneeze, cough or.talking from someone who has the flu. By touching a ·surface that ,. someone with the flu has also touched (less common) . t . i • ... ... lit 'L "' Period of contagiousness: Most healthy adults may be able to infect others beginning 1 day before symptoms develop and up· to 5 to 7 days after becoming sick. Flu facts t en rom: http://www.cdc.gov/flu/keyfacts.htm r �_J The Beacon - September 20, 2016 Have an opiniQn or want to write a guest column? Contact the opinion editors: mark.makowskil@wilkes,edu or andre.spruell@wiikes.edu Our Voice ~olin Kaepernick: Will he ever stand up? By: Danny Van Brunt Sports Co- Editor San Francisco 49ers quarterback, Colin Kaepernick, chose to sit down during the national anthem before the preseason game on Aug. 26, against the Packers. He continues his protest-and now has gone a step further as to kneel. "I am not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses black people and people of color. To me, this is bigger than football and it would be selfish on my part to look the other way. There are bodies in the street and people getting paid leave and getting away with murder:• Kaepernick said, according to NFL.com. I will make it clear: I am against Kaepernick and his actions. He has brought social justice · issues to the NFL. The NFL does not take sides in issues as complex as this one. It is so complex that the NFL released a statement saying, "players are encouraged, but not required, to stand during the national anthem:' When was the last time anyone sat down for the national anthem? Never. The NFts decision not to intervene has caused this publicity stunt to gain lots of attention. #VeteransforKaepernick was a top trending tweet, multiple other players· have sat down too and Kaepernick's jersey became the top-selling jersey on the NFI:s website. My problem with Kaepernick's actions is not deeply rooted in what he is sitting down for. I would be a fool to say that there is no racism in America, and that police have handled every criminal they have ever encountered in a perfectly ethical way. There i~ a problem in America and Kaepernick has made sure we all know that racism is alive and breathing in our society. Thanks Colin. Kaepernick has made his stance clear on how he feels about the police when he wore socks that had images of pigs wearing police hats to practice. He is against the police and hates how they operate. This is creating a bigger gap . between civiliclJ!s and police across the country. Kaepernick's arguments can all be traced 7 back to the Black Lives Matter movement. The movement started after a series of unfortunate events involving police officers taking civilian lives causing uproar in some cities. Video footage of police killing black men has made it to the top of our social media homepages. How should we interpret videos that depict the police killing civilians? It is very important to understand that these videos can be examined for evidence, but justice is not served in these videos. The police have the right to defend themselves and that should be respected. If the police are faced with a situation like this, they need to be taken away from their job and then give testimony as to what happened. Everyone is innocent until proven guilty. Imagine what the police officer would say if you asked him: Why did you shoot that person? . In many of these cases, police are acquitted from these cases because of the complex nature of how the laws that govern policing work. If you were the police officer, when would you pull out your gun? So why won't Kaepernick stand up for all of those treated unfairly? Ka~pernick is focusing his energy in the wrong place. Every time he kneels, he is a constant reminder that he believes his country is full of racists. When will he stand up? Racism can never be eradicated. Sitting down is literally the one thing that shows you are doing nothing. ..,.-@wilkesbeacon daniel.vanbrunt@wilkes.edu ~ Each week a Beacon editor will take a stance on a current topic. Note: 1he views expressed are those of the writer. Photo Credit: Flickr, Seatacular: https://www.flickr.com/photos/footba Ilschedu le/840166963 7 • �The Beacon - September 20, 2016 15 Opinion Rise in ACL injuries due to pressure on youth By Andre Spruell Opinion Co-Editor Missing time from playing a sport is difficult for any athlete, but missing six or nine months is becoming common due to the rise of ACL injuries. According to NBC Dallas, doctors in Philadelphia noticed a 400 percent increase in anterior. cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries in teens and adolescents over the last 10 years. An ACL is the ligament inside the knee joint that connects the thigh and shin bones. There are many theories as to why there has been such a significant increase with this serious injury, such as only playing one sport for many years, overworking joints, and many other factors. Personally, I think it is due to the increased pressure put on the youth in athletics. From a young age, children are taught that if they really want something to go after it, especially when it comes to sports. One proponent is the Amateur Athletic Union, better known as AAU, is an organization that sponsors showcases and tournaments for kids and teenagers of different age groups in different sports, but are mostly known for basketball. These showcases and tournaments are a chance for kids that play for a team to showcase their talents in front of high school and college coaches in hopes of getting recruited. By doing this, it is telling kids from 8-18 years of age that getting an athletic scholarship to get a full ride at school is the best route to take. The only problem is that I feel organizations like AAU only care about the money they get from tournaments. The teams would have to pay if it was not an invitational tournament, and the players themselves, who have to pay on average $300-600 just to be on a team. For kids who live in areas that are not wealthy and have the gift of athleticism, their only way to go to school is through athletics because of how expensive college is. Just by having financial problems, it can become another added pressure for certain athletes which could cause further injury. As a result, many kids across the country are training like professionals before they even become teenagers for a chance to get a full athletic scholarship, and also Wilkes trainer Carl Andrews examines Beacon Opinion Co-Editor Andre Spruell for an ACL tea r. to become a professional athlete, which is an occupation that many kids dream qf achieving, Due to over training, youag athletes have a chance of facing serious . injuries early. With all the possible injuries out there, tearing an ACL is arguably the worst injury an athlete can get next to breaking · actual bones, but the scary part is that ACL injuries are on the rise and happen rather simply, usually through non-contact. Wilkes University athletic trainer Carl Andrews has been a trainer at Wilkes for 12 years and has been practicing in the field for 25 years. When asked if ACL injuries are on the rise, Andrews said, "Overall yes. Athletes are bigger, stronger, and faster that lets say 20 years ago. Physically reaching a higher level at an early age, which may not be a goof thing." At Wilkes University alone, the terrible injury has claimed victim to dozens of athletes from various sports, including myself with basketball. Last year when I played a pickup game right after my freshman -season, I tore the ACL in my right knee after landing on my leg awkwardly. Recently, a month prior to the start of my junior season, I played pickup with my teammates and tore my ACL by turning to run after the ball. From children, to teenagers, to adults, and even many professional athletes, tearing the ligament is an athlete's worst nightmare . Gender plays a role as female athletes are slightly <!head of male athletes as being more likely to get an ACL injury. According to the University of California, San Francisco, more than 200,000 people tear the ligament per year and most often occurs in agility sports, most common are basketball, soccer, and The Beacon/Purvit Patel football. It is also mentions how 70 percent of ACL injuries are suffered . through non-contact. It is important to repair the ligament if it gets damaged because it accounts for 90 percent of the stability in the knee. Andrews also said, "It seems like athletics has become a year round affair without any breaks, which can lead to overuse syndrome, and chronic types of injuries like ACL tears." If you are an athlete and do not want to fall victim to this fearful injury, there are many programs and exercises on the internet that focus on single leg training to strengthen the knee, a popular one being Sportsmetric. . . , .@wilkesbeacon andre.spruell@wilkes.edu ~ r �.J The Beacon -September 20, 2016 Opinion 16 Remember Me: Celebrating World Alzheimer's Day By: Brandon Gubitosa Opinion Writer "' World Alzheimer's Month was launched in September 2012. Every year World Alzheimer's day falls on Sept. 21. According to the World Alzheimer's month website the month "provides an opportunity for Alzheimer associations around the world to gain recognition and credibility for the work they do, placing themselves in a stronger position to influence opinion leaders and governments." Every year more and more countries all around the world are participating to help raise awareness about dementia. The theme for this year's World Alzheimer's campaign is Remember Me. · Every three seconds, someone in the world develops dementia. They expect that in 2050, 131.5 million people will be living with dementia. Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia, ·which is a name for a progressive degenerative brain syndrome which affects memory, thinking, behavior and emotion. Senior Nursing student Ronald Espinosa has experience dealing with patients that have Alzheimer's. "Dealing witp families of patients I had in the past, I always noticed the heartbreak it caused a family. No one ever wants to walk into a room to visit their mother or father and they have no clue who you are," said Espinosa. Not only does Alzheimer's affect the person who has it, but it also affects their families who are left having to take care of their loved one. As of now, there is no cure for Alzheimer's disease, nor can a cure be expected in the near future. There are still researchers out there developing drugs that will slow down the progression of the disease in some case. There is no specific preventative measures for Alzheimer's; however, there is research that suggests a healthy lifestyle will help · reduce an individual's risk. The National Alzheimer's Association offers help and support to people with dementia and their carers. They provide friendship, support and a lifeline for many people. To find out more how you can get involved visit www.worldalzmonth.org. ,,_.,@wilkesbeacon : , brandon.gubitosa@wilkes.edu 10 warning Signs of Alzheimer's I, 1. Memory Loss 2. Employment Problems 3. Daily Life Confusion 4. Vis1,Jal Issues 5. Fine Motor Skills 6. Trouble Speaking 7. Losing Items 8. Poor Judgment 9. Emotional 10. Decreased Activities Information from http://rmhealthy.com/ Ai CHARO 0' 8R l £N "S · A's On y B Gourmet Coffees & Teas Delicious Pastries Lunch & Dinner Options 200+ Board Games FREE Play for Wilkes Students! Pick up your free play voucher at the Henry Student Center Info Desk! II 9 Sept. 9, I0, 16, 17, 23, 24 at 8 p.m. Sept. 11,. 18, 25 at 3 p.m. Oct. 27, 28, 29 at 8 p.m. Oct. 30 at 3 p.m. Tickets $20/$30* Tickets $20 RockNEPAcom LTWB.org Were you involved in theatre in high school? Join our Cast & Crew! Contact us via our Face book page or at artisticdlrectorltwb@gmail.com for Info! facebook,com/llttletheatrewb @ltttletheatrewb * WIikes University Students Attend Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre Shows for FREE with your ID & Student# 537 North Main Street• Wilkes-Barre, PA 18705 • 570-823-1875 - LTWB.org 7 • �_. The Beacon - Stptember 20, 2016 Opinion 17 Colonels Talk Back \ Apple's move to remove headphone jack on iPhone 7_causes stir Interviews by Luke Modrovsky luke. modrovsky@wilkes.edu Apple recently announced that they would eliminate a widely used piece of the next version of their iPhone. tf'le iPhone 7 will only allow users to use Bluetooth enabled headphones,.instead of having a headphone jack. Photos by Jesse Chalnick jesse. chalnick@wilkes.edu The Beacon asked members of the Wilkes Community to share how they feel about Apple's controversial decision. -Want to be in the next Colonels Talk Back? Email luke.modrovsky@wilkes.edu Team iPhone? Sean Ramsey Junior Entrepreneurship "I think it's a useless elimination and just makes it harder for everyone to listen to music. I would not be interested in buying the headphones. They are way too expensive. I'd probably find a cheaper pair · ofbluetooth headphones:' . Lorin Paugh Sophomore Criminology "I think it's stupid. If I want to upgrade my phone, I will probably go to Android because it's a waste of money to go out and buy a pair of $170+ headphones. They are pushing people to Android at this point:' Sal Piccone Sophomore Marketing "I think it's stupid. When you don't charge your Bluetooth headphones, you are going to be in for a long day. Maybe companies will find something that will plug into the lighting port:' OR Team Android? DeWitt Moore Junior Computer Information Systems ''I've always been an Android person but this really scares me away from the iPhone. Getting rid of a feature that everyone uses is going to hurt. It's also going to hurt business owners that use the Square swipe:' Micah Evans Sophomore Communication Studies "I already feel superior to have the superior phone because I won't have to put up with this nonsense. This definitely makes me not interested in going out and getting the iPhone 7. I use my headphone jack way too much for that." Parker Dorsey Freshman Computer Science "I have a Droid Turbo and I couldn't be any more happier with it. Hearing about the headphone issue really turns me away from the iPhone. I use my headphones for a few hours each day. Having to charge a pair of headphones would be a huge hindrance:' r �_J The Beacon - September 20, 2016 Opinion 18 North Korea creating more nuclear threats By Mark Makowski Opinion Co-Editor On Sept. 9, · the U.S. Geological Survey det!!cted seismic activity in the country of North Korea. However, this was not an actual earthquake. It was the communist state's fifth test of a nuclear weapon. Its second test this year, and the fourth time that the Obama Administration has learned of such event. To date , this was the largest nuclear test in the history of North Korea. And with this, they have announced that they will soon be able to attach the - weapon to a ballistic missile or other device and try to strike the western seaboard of the United States. President Obama has addressed the testing as , "a grave threat to regional security," which this is true, but this is now a security problem for the United States as well. North Korea won't be launching these weapons at Russia or China, who may have secretly helped th em . They want to destroy South Korea and its democratic government. . North Korea needs to be stopped and their government needs to be replaced for not only its threats to the world, but also to the deplorable way their citizens are treated. Everyday since this test, the United States has flown B 1-B supersonic jets being escorted by US and South Korean fighter jets. I believe this is the right move, we need to show force in moments like this. A nation that tries to destroy not only our way of life but South Korea's as well can not, and should no_t stand. There also should be an up build near the North Korea-South Korea border also known as the DMZ. However, having a war with North Korea could tum into a much larger scaled event. North Korea has China to its west, and Russia to its north, two countries that most likely would back the north if war was to breakout. If this would occur, this war would switch from another Korean War to World War III. Now ·its easy to say that we shoµld go in and take out the current regime. But we have tried this before and it does not necessarily work. In the instance of South Korea it succeeded, but it had people who wanted this government and fought for it. Overall this is a problem that the United States and the United Nations have been trying to curb these nuclear bomb building/testing exercises for years. And in the end, they find a way to get around treaties and sanctions imposed by the UN, or they just flat out ignore · them. If we stand around and do nothing than they will keep building weapons and they will keep advertising how they will be able to hit our great nation. Something must be· done in order to make sure that they next generation of Americans and the next generation of South Koreans are able to live in peace. · Have an opinion or want to write a guest column? Contact the opinion editors: mark.makowskil@ wilkes.edu or andre.spruell@wilkes. edu .._. @wilkesbeacon ~ mark.makowski1@wilkes.edu Presidential health: Why is it important? By Austin Ely Opinion Writer As the 2016 election cycle nears its end, and voters will head to the polls to choose the next president. Issues regarding the overall health of the candidates has sparked a national discussion on presidential health. Though the general health of candidates as well as the current president is always in question, the topic has received a large amount of attention as of late due to the democratic nominee, Hillary Clinton, having contracted pneumonia. Clinton health came into question when she was seen stumbling en route to her motorcade after visiting the Sept.11 memorial. Republican nominee Donald Trump 's health has also come into focus although no major health issues exist according to his doctor. However, · the question of whether candidates are healthy both mentally and physically has become a key talking point in this campaign where it was not in the past. Becoming a renowned public figure has its benefits, but it also brings a person's life into full-view for the general public to see. This can become difficult, especially when dealing with personal issues such as general health. Wherein presidents such as Franklin D. Roosevelt, who was stricken with Polio, and John F. Kennedy, who suffered from Addison's disease, had major heaHh concerns, yet were both still elected to the office of president. The reason, however, that presidential health plays a major role in this year's election is partly due to the age of the candidates. The 70-year-old Trump is not far ahead of 68-year-old Clinton who will tum 69 in October. That makes Clinton and Trump two of the oldest candidates to ever run for president. Though health issues are no stranger to younger people the possibility of complications increase with age and while both candidates will be well into their 70's during one's presidency, questions regarding their aealth may always be of focus . Though from the 1940's healthcare and medical advancements have led to people living longer lives as well as being able to treat and solve health concerns successfully. Therefore, Clinton and Trump stand at an interesting intersection on the way to_ the General Election. One in which has brought physical and mental health of both candidates into plain-view. Leaving voters and the nation to question whether the health of either candidate should partly determine who to vote for. @wilkesbeacon austin.ely@wilkes.edu • �6 The Beacon - September 20, 2016 19 • ·<=· ' ... ~, -__ ,,,.· • .;:;: =~:' ,. ;,_ . . . . . Wilkes students challenged to go outdoors and be active By Taylor Ryan Sports Co-Editor Are you a student who is looking for a way to get. outside, exercise and gain new experiences? Are you a student who does not quite have the time to join a full time sports team? Maybe the intramural sports league is not for you? .Wilkes University's Adventure Education may have all of the answers and experiences you are looking for, right here on Wilkes' campus. There has been an increase of time spent on the campus greenway, finding new hiking trails and weekend camping trips. Wilkes University's Adventure Education Program has recently joined 87 other universities nationwide in participating in the Outdoor Challenge. The Outdoor Challenge is a by-product of the Outdoor Foundation. The Outdoor Foundation is a non-profit that aims to grow and establish outdoor events and activities in America that center their focus on youth. . In recent years, Outdoor Foundation created a program called The Outdoor Nation in order to build interest in outdoor initiatives and implement it into various youth programs. This program has been adapted on various college campuses and gained a large following from the students, and has created a community of 'Outsiders'. Wilkes Adventure Education first became involved when they received a grant a Tew years ago from Outdoor Nation to complete programming. The grant was used to create programming in state and national parks and incorporate local youth. After receiving the grant, Wilkes University was invited to participate in the Outdoor Nation Campus Challenge. The way the Outdoor Nation Challenge works is through photo documenting and logging all of the time spent outside and indicating the activities that were done during that time. Each individual activity is ranked at different point values; the more points towards an activity will contribute to the overall points of the university. There are endless opportunities of various types of ways to be involved and what activities will contribute. This is the second year Wilkes is participating in the Outdoor Challenge. This year the challenge started on Sept. 4, and will end Oct. 15. Currently Wilkes has about 519 participants including students, staff, faculty and community members helping the universityreach its goal. It is competing with some of the largest universities from across the country. Some of the events that are in place to encourage participation are Monday night rock climbing at the Wilkes-Barre Rock gym 5-10 p.m.; on \\fednesday's there is greenway yoga held behind Chase Hall from noon-12:45 p.m.; Thursday's there are group bike rides from the SUB; and Sunday's there are hikes to different trails in the area. In addition to the usual activities, Wilkes Adventure Education also has special events that are being held throughout the challenge and the semester. One of the active students in Wilkes Adventure Education, as well as the Campus Outdoor Challenge, is Michael Sabon. Saban is a senior, environmental engineer, who began participating in the Wilkes Adventure Education events through their events with programming board. Saban now leads the group bike rides held each Thursday, as well as participates in all of the on-campus activities. Sadon has become a huge asset to the challenge, and the challenge has become a lot to him. "Being a part of the challenge means a few things to me. Mostly it's just a way to express myself," he explained. "I already have a bit of a manic personality but it definitely helped me do some things I don't normally get to try, like hiking cause I don't always have the time in my schedule to do it. But the challenge taps into my competitive nature so I make sure to do more fun things." In order to gain points towards the Outdoor Challenge you have to snap a picture of it and post it to the app. "Going to watch a football game or other sporting events can count for five The Beacon/Jesse Chalnick Participants beg in stretching during the outdoor yoga session. points under the category outdoor events/ trainings/clinics," said Jill Price, Adventure Education Coordinator. "Teams and groups can log running each day, and everyone can do 30 minutes of stargazing from wherever they can see the sky." . There is still plenty of time and opportunities to join in on the Outdoor Challenge. Even if you are not interested in logging in points, all of the activities are open to all students. If you are looking to contribute to the challenge and put Wilkes on the map, you can download the Outdoor Nation app, or sign up at www. oncampuschallenge.org. For more information: Contact Adventure Education Coordinator @wilkesbeacon taylor.ryan@wilkes.edu jill.price@wilkes.edu r �.J The Beacon - September ..,20, 2016 Sports 20 Wilkes athletic programs find team unity through superstition every game. Seated on the team's bench, the "We got to our next game (Keystone) and Coyle. We are always saying how nice each figure has a chance to catch every goal of the realized he wasn't there," said the netrninder. other's beards are." Asst. Sports Editor season. Most importantly, it captures every After back-tracking, the team realized Although Coyle plays as a wide receiver Athletic programs are always trying to hard-working moment. the stick horse was left at their most recent "for Head Coach Trey Brown's Colonels, he have an extra edge in an attempt to win as Coach Sara Myers is tasked with picked game. When asked who the culprit might be found his way into the front line's tradition. many games as possible. For some, it is the winner of the pony ride at the end of for forgetting their fuzzy friend, Kendra said An increasing fun competition between important to have some tradition or season the game. She is tasked with picking a the team could not remember. different positions, team members look at However, she and Amanda Thompson it as another way to bond with one another long superstition when it - - - - - - - - - - - - ~ combination · of best - - - during the grueling 16 day comes to getting ready performance and best were tasked with making the _ _ _ training period. for game day. attitude throughout the haul to Selinsgrove to retrieve the team's mascot. This "fear the beard" mantra For the Wilkes duration of the game. When not protecting senior is increasingly becoming University Field Hockey Junior standout Marissa popular is sports culture and one team, they believe their Surdy thinks the result quarterback Ryan Dailey, the Colonels hope will continue stick horse's presence of this tradition ends up members of the offensive line on in their program for years to puts them in a position to helping the team on the spent most· of this year's team camp trying to grow some come. succeed. scoreboard. Asked about the what he The tradition began "People want to ride facial hair. This year's team would do if someone were to nine years ago when the pony so I think it camp ran for 16 days. All of the beards ranged from shave his beard, Bowman said, Head Coach Sara Myers motivates us to work "It is a tradition that I like and brought the mascot in to harder out on the field," . barely noticeable to full think like Junior Ryan Bowman's. I don't know what I'd be like be just that. Little did she said Surdy. Although most of the without my beard." know it would provide a "I think that traditions Regardless with what motivational boost to the The Beacon/Jesse Chalnick are important to a team. members spent the duration of Junior Ryan Bowman Photo Courtesy of traditions teams choose, the team. Junior Amanda Thompson poses It really helps bring us the camp joining in on the fun_. GoWilkesU.com Colonels hope this tradition will Senior captains Maura with the team's stickhorse. to&ether as a team ~d Bowman took it to the next bond over somethmg level by growing his beard for an entire year. bring victories their way in b()th football and Anistranski, Amanda Tredirmick and Taylor Ryan are responsible that's fun and different from the rest." · "Some of the other guys grow beards for field hockey. for delegating and relaying the importance of the season but none to the magnitude that Sophomore Dallas Kendra said there the stick horse to the team. was a minor mishap with the team's mascot mine is," says Bowman. @wilkesbeacon The stick horse has one of the best seats at during a recent trip to Susquehanna. "The runner-up, however, might be Aaron Juke.modrovsky@wilkes.edu By Luke Modrovsky 't,/1 Winning spree lifts Wilkes to the .top spot in the MAC By Danny Van B!unt Sports Co-Editor The women's field hockey team started . their season with two losses against Kean University and Eastern Connecticut State. After that, the field hockey team continued on to win four more games. Out of those four wins, the field hockey team shut out both Keystone College and Marywood University 2-0. They beat Moravian College 2-1 and overcame an early goal by Arcadia University ending 3-2. This leaves them sitting at 4-2 overall record with a four game win streak. "I am very happy with our team so far this season. This is one of the most tactically and . technically sound teams that I have worked with in my nine years as a head coach. I am really excited to see where this season will take us," said Head Coach Sara Myers. Through six completed games so far, junior Marissa Surdy leads the team with four goals and six assists, giving her a total of 14 points. The team has faced some good competition so far, but in the upcoming weeks may give the field hockey team a true test. Their next game is on the road to Alvernia University Junior Marissa Surdy looks to pass upfield. Photo Courtesy of GoWilkesU.com "I am very happy with. our team so far this season. This is one of the most tactically and technically sound teams that I have. worked with in my nine years as a head coach. I am really excited to see where this season will take us;' said Head Coach Sara Myers. and they are undefeated with a record of 5-0. As they progress through to the middle of their season, they will begin to face conference teams like DeSales University and Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham. The team could jump out to very good spot in MAC Freedom Conference because the first two teams have worse records than Wilkes. DeSales has a record of 2-4, while Fairleigh Dickinson is 3-3. Wilkes has the best record in the MAC Freedom so far. Coach Myers is already looking down the road to see what her team can do. "I am looking forward to seeing the team grow and develop together. Chemistry is very important and this group has undeniable chemistry. They are very fun to watch and I enjoy getting to work with them every day," said Myers. The Colonels look to make a return to the conference tournament later in the year. The team will open the 2016 conference season against DeSales later in September. Come out and support your Colonels at their next home game against Immaculata University at 7 p.m. ~ @wilkesbeacon - , daniel.vanbrunt@wilkes.edu • �4 The Beacon - September 20, 2016 21 Sports Spqrts injuries should not be overlooked Connor's injury has led to her growth as a soccer player By Pankil Chander Sports Writer For a collegiate athlete, staying healthy is one of the hardest feats to accomplish. Injuries bring mental, emotional and physical hardships that can't be explained until they are overcome with resilience. 'i\. year without soccer was one of the most difficult things I had to do. Watch my roommates go to practice, and leave for games knowing I couldn't be apart of it,» said junior forward Dianna Connor of the women's soccer team. Connor suffered several tears in both of her hip labrum's during her freshman campaign. Connor, a native of Effort, Pa., chose to complete her undergraduate degree in five years to fulfill the year of eligibility she did not use due to nursing her hips back to health. It wasn't just about competing for herself, Connor wanted to gain another year to compete alongside her teammates. "Having another year to be apart of something so great makes me truly so grateful;' Connor said. Although the year off devastated Connor, it bought her time to reflect and forge pu~pose from her struggle. "The year off really helped me get my mind in the right spot, I was able to really do some self searching and figure out what I wanted,» said Connor. Connor soon realized that in order for her to compete at the highest level, she would have to remain patient and refer to fundamentals. "For my body, I let everything heal that was .put through a lot over the past years, and it was kind of like starting over. I retrained my body the right way and treated it the way it needed to be treated in order to stay healthy,» Connor said. Connor used the focus she demonstrated on the soccer field and harnessed that focus towards new experiences. Overcoming her injury has changed her. "I never walk in the weight room, the "It really helped me in the classroom, locker room or on the field and take it for to boost my GPA and be apart of different granted: On days I drag or have a negative things I wouldn't have been able to do if I attitude, I remind myself what I've been had practice or games:' Connor said. through. I remember why I love the sport Head Coach of the women's soccer team, so much and how it felt to have it ripped John Sumoski, was impressed with the grit away from me: I never take a minute with Connor displayed. my team for granted:' "Dianna has taken a lot of time and care Connor is excited to continue to develop to come back to full strength. For a college as an athlete and hopes to help lead her athlete with a four-year clock, it's a difficult team to another MAC Championship final thing to deal with and it involves a good berth. . · blend of patience and persistence at the "I saw how much I'm capltle of my right times and I think she's handled this freshman year after stepping up during part very well," Sumoski said. games and also receiving MAC freedom Connor, a sports management major, conference player of the week, and I know returned to the field in the fall of 2015 and · I have grown into a better athlete so I hope assisted in leading the team to a runner-up to break some of my boundaries and keep finish in the 2015 MAC Championships. growing as an athlete here at Wilkes;· Connor's hip injuries strengthened her Connor said. resolve and made her approach her ilkesbeacon training with a sense of humility and gratitude. pankil.chander@wilkes.edu zza .• -Subs 1lnick ery. 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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>.</p> <p></p> <p>Missing Issues:</p> <p>1947 August 8th<br />1947 September 5th<br />1947 October 3rd<br />1947 October 17th<br />1947 October 31st<br />1947 November 21st<br />1947 December 19th<br />1948 September 9th<br />1950 April 28th<br />1953 April 10th<br />1962 February 2nd</p> 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 2016 September 20th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2016 September 20 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/c801f871960dfadf3be8bef529be9526.pdf a169d142687685e45b87b048ec0d804a PDF Text Text The Beacon - September 27, 2016 IHIIE B 6EACON IEACC(Q)N T. _ _ . HE Est. 1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member Volume 70 Issue 03 The news of today reported by the journalists of tomorrow. Defending democracy: Green Party candidate Jill Stein visits Wilkes Full story on page 3 The Beacon/Gabby Glinski �News The Beacon - September 27, 2016 I Beacon Briefs ON Campus Challenge 2 News Have a breaking story or a press release to send? Contact the news editor: alyssa.mursch@wilkes.edu Phi Beta Lambda seeking new members from all majors Wilkes is currently in 4th place out of 88 teams in the ON Campus Challenge, and is seeking to continue to climb the ranks. To take over a Top 3 position, more Colonels and Community members need to sign up and log 1 or more activities outside within the next four weeks. Some activities that students can log include eating outside, participating in yoga on the greenway or by simply taking a photo at a Wilkes outdoor sporting event. For more information, contact Jill Price at jill.price@wilkes.edu. Phi Beta Lambda’s next meeting will be held on Thursday, Sept. 22 at 11 a.m. in UCOM 127. The honor society encourages students from all majors to come to the meeting and learn how to help improve their professional skills and abilities. Any questions can be sent to Brian Schumacher at brian. schumacher@wilkes.edu Men’s basketball team to host clinic The Wilkes Men’s Basketball Columbus Day Shooting Clinic (Co-Ed) will be held Oct. 10 in the Marts Center Henry Gymnasium. There is a fee is $35.00. table of contents news................2 Wilkes University Student Government notes By Meghan Burns Staff Writer On Wednesday, Wilkes University’s Student Government held its weekly meeting. To begin the meeting, the Student Government inducted its new members. The new members included nine freshmen, three sophomores, one junior and three seniors. Zebra Communications, the student-run public relations agency on campus, came in for week two of two. Last week, the club requested $1,300 to attend a national conference for the Public Relations Student Society of America in Indianapolis. The club presented its updates about two fundraisers they plan to hold in order to help with the costs. A motion was put forth to approve the request for funds to Zebra Communications with the stipulation that whatever money is not used must be returned to Student Government.The motion was voted on and approved by the board. The Wilkes University Dance Team came in to present its club report. The dance team performs at men’s basketball games, pep rallies and homecoming. The members reported that this year they hope to perform at the wrestling matches. Their fundraisers last year included a clothing sale and a Scentsy sale. For their community service, they hope to participate in various walks among the community and also participate in the Big Event. The Wilkes University History Club came in for week two of two to present for its club reinstatement. Students gave a brief overview of their presentation with their plans for the future of the club. They updated student government about the great interest that was generated. The student government put a motion forward to approve the reinstatement, and the motion was passed. The AMCP joined the student government to present their non-club fund request for week two of two. The AMCP is requesting $235 to attend the AMCP Nexus Conference. The money would benefit three students who are hoping to attend the conference. A motion was put forth to approve the request with the stipulation that if anyone cannot attend, the money will be returned to student government. The Society of Automotive Engineers presented its fund request for week one of two. The SAE is requesting funds to attend the national Baja Competition in Illinois. The competition allows the students involved to build a car from scratch and pass various tests. The competition is being held from June 7 to 10. The SAE is requesting $1,250 for registration fees. They will return next week with updates. Student government then discussed upcoming events and old business. TREC presented updates. They discussed the awards system and how it aligns with the President’s awards. TREC also discussed the possibility of updating the SRS forms. SLAM also presented updates. They discussed the Title IX changes and how they are implementing them on campus. The transition of over 40 bathrooms to allgender bathrooms was a big change that the University has made. In addition, SLAM is working on the housing and sports changes in order to include everyone. They are considering putting into place a new system of “roll call” in a classroom setting as well. The Alumni Board of Directors met and student government presented updates. President Leahy joined the Alumni Board for their meeting. In this meeting, he discussed his Gateway to the Future plan. This plan includes six pillars that will be implemented throughout six years. They also discussed the various updates to the facilities. The Operations Committee discussed their updates as well. They reported that the restrooms will be ready for homecoming. They discussed a campus-wide three-phase project. This will include adding more signage in order to better help the Wilkes community. It will make all signs uniform, add directional signage and add corner signage. The senior class reported they have scheduled the Downtown Establishment Tour and have set a tentative date of Oct. 2. They also reported selling 41 magnets at family day. The juniors plan to send out a survey to their class in order to gain fundraising ideas. The MSC reported its updates. The group had great attendance at their welcome back social and their fiesta events. They also announced their upcoming events. Dean Allen joined the student government on Wednesday. He encouraged students to get involved on campus and with the election. He announced the University is seeking a campus interfaith coordinator. The Treasurer’s Report stands as follows: All College: $6,444.48; General Funds: $24,202; Conference: $5,000; and Spirit: $2,000 for a SG total of $37,647.43. ~ @wilkesbeacon meghan.burns@wilkes.edu life, a&e...........7 spread............12 opinion..........14 sports............19 I �The Beacon - September 27, 2016 3 News Defending democracy: Green Party candidate Jill Stein visits Wilkes By Toni Pennello Asst. News Editor Green Party presidential candidate Dr. Jill Stein gave an address in the Henry Student Center Ballroom on Sept.. 21 to a nearly packed house. Stein’s address focused primarily on domestic and foreign policy. She discussed her involvement in the protests surrounding the Dakota Access Pipeline, her views on how to prevent war, environmental initiatives, bailing out students in loan debt, ending the war on drugs and much more. Stein put a large focus on the interests of college students, saying that if every young person buried in student loan debt voted for her, they could be bailed out. She asked if anyone in the crowd knew that, and very few raised their hands. Stein received many cheers as she “I noticed that they weren’t debating who would be the best candidate, but who is the worse of the two,” she said. This sentiment was shared by sophomore political science major Dominic Butchko, who sits on the city council in Forty Fort. “I am a registered democrat… I was a Bernie supporter, and [Jill Stein] seems like the next best thing,” Butchko said. “I’m exploring my options, I think it’s my duty as a good American. Country before party.” Stein addressed the problem, saying “Democracy is not a question of who we fear the most and who we hate the most.” Stein’s speech was preceded by those of Jay Sweeney, Yahne Ndgo, and Carl Romanelli. Jay Sweeney is Chair of the Green Party of Pennsylvania. He is running for state representative of the 117th District, and discussed his Green Party policies “Democracy is not a question of who we fear the most and who we hate the most.” -Dr. Jill Stein discussed her views on ending fracking, legalizing marijuana, universal healthcare and proposing a “peace offensive,” which she said includes a weapons embargo. The master of ceremonies during the evening was Gabriella Romanelli, a Wilkes alumna and member of the Green Party. Her uncle is Carl Romanelli, who ran as a Green Party candidate for the US Senate in 2006. Gabriella described her experience discovering the Green Party in college. “I was angry… that was me really becoming into feminism and green things. I would talk to [Carl] about the things that I was angry about and the things I was learning about politics, and I realized he was angry too,” she said. “I learned from him that I didn’t have to just be angry, and that there was a party that reflected my views,” she added. Romanelli thinks that college age students have the power to bring the Green Party to the forefront of the election. A popular topic at the address was the observation that many voters are making an effort to vote for the lesser of two evils, which Stein and her supporters think is a non-democratic result of a corrupt system. During her speech, Gabriella shared a story about tenth and eleven graders that she was substitute teaching. The students were discussing politics. such as sustainable energy, healthcare for all Pennsylvanians and support of the democracy in Pennsylvania. He also announced his support for Stein. Yahne Ndgo is a singer, writer and public figure who has been featured on CNN for her political views and discourse. During her address, she discussed institutionalized racism and other forms of discrimination in The United States, advocated for the Black Lives Matter Movement, and explained that Jill Stein is the candidate that will be the best proponent for social justice. She opened and closed her speech with a quote from Assata Shakur: “It is our duty to fight for our freedom. It is our duty to win. We must love each other, and support each other. We have nothing to lose but our chains,” she quoted. Carl Romanelli shared stories about the Vietnam War to illustrate his anti-war sentiment before reiterating that the power of democracy is in the hands of the voters. He cited the outrageous support that Bernie Sanders received from college students and assured audience members that it doesn’t have to end. “The magic is not Bernie. The magic is you,” Romanelli said. @wilkesbeacon toni.pennello@wilkes.edu The Beacon/ Gabby Glinski Green Party presidential candidate, Dr. Jill Stein, spoke to a nearly packed house in the Henry Student Center Ballroom. Stein discussed foreign and domestic policy. The Beacon/ Gabby Glinski Before Green Party presidential candidate Dr. Jill Stein ended her speech, she and others made time to take a selfie. �The Beacon - September 27, 2016 News 4 “Herbal Opiate”: Why the DEA is critical of certain crushed leaves By Toni Pennello Asst. News Editor What behaves like an opiate, doesn’t have deadly overdose symptoms, reportedly boosts moods in low doses while acting as a sedative in high doses and is an herb related to coffee? Kratom. Kratom is a plant native to Southeast Asia that has historically been used as an herbal supplement to ease pain, boost mood and provide energy. Kratom is not a psychoactive drug and it is not a derivative - it is just a leaf. Kratom can be sold in the form of leaves, powdered leaves, tablets filled with the ground leaves, extracts and more. But not for long. “Kratom is not a drug. Kratom is not an opiate. Kratom is not a synthetic substance. Naturally occurring Kratom is a safe herbal supplement that’s more akin to tea and coffee than any other substances,” The American Kratom Association contends. “It behaves as a partial mu-opioid receptor agonist and is used for pain management, energy, even depression and anxiety that are so common among Americans. Kratom contains no opiates, but it does bind to the same receptor sites in the brain. Chocolate, coffee, exercise and even human breast milk hit these receptor sites in a similar fashion.” In late August, the DEA announced that Kratom will be listed as a Schedule I drug beginning Sept. 30. This puts it on the same list as heroin, marijuana, LSD, mescaline and bath salts. Drugs in this schedule are placed there because of their high potential for abuse, lack of accepted medical use in the US and lack of accepted safety for use. As a result, the internet is ablaze with protest from former opiate abusers, people with chronic pain who are averse to prescription drugs and even people with anxiety and depression. To support their decision, the DEA has cited 660 calls to the poison control center over the last five years (2010-2015) relating to the supplement. Gary Smith, MD, who is the director of the Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, told Forbes in April that every 45 minutes, every single day, poison control is called because of children ingesting laundry detergent pods. Between 2013 and 2014, there were 62,254 cases of this reported in children under 6 years old. These statistics are often cited by media when discussing the scheduling of Kratom, leading to the question “why aren’t Tide Pods being banned, too?” According to Jason Harlen, CEO of Wyoming Valley Alcohol and Drug Services, Inc. (WVAD), there have hardly been any cases of Kratom abuse in the area brought to their attention. “We don’t see a lot of it here, that people are telling us about anyway,” he said. Kratom as not quite a high, but rather a general feeling of euphoria and happiness. He explained that the worst that can happen in the case of an “overdose” is nausea and vomiting. The only deaths associated with the herb have been in conjunction with other substances. “And then we have our customers that were addicted to opiates, whether it be prescribed medicine or illegal narcotics, that have tried everything else and haven't been able to manage it through anything but Kratom,” he added. In 1994, legislation was made that stated any herbal supplements must be regulated by the FDA. Any supplements marketed “Kratom behaves as a partial mu-opioid receptor agonist and is used for pain management, energy, even depression and anxiety that are so common among Americans. Kratom contains no opiates, but it does bind to the same receptor sites in the brain. Chocolate, coffee, exercise and even human breast milk hit these receptor sites in a similar fashion.” - The American Kratom Association “There really doesn’t seem to be a lot of negative things associated with it, like ER visits and things like that… I personally have never seen anyone through my doors who was abusing Kratom. “Is anyone going to counseling because they’re socially drinking? No, because they don’t see it as a problem,” Harlen analogized. This is not for lack of use in the area, attested Bob Maculloch, owner of tobacco pipe shop Utopia, located on S. Main St. in Wilkes-Barre. Utopia has been selling Kratom for quite a while. “It’s very popular and the reasons why our customers like Kratom is in a big spectrum -- everything from people who like it for its natural energy, to customers who have expressed really heartfelt stories about using it to kind of deal with physical pain, to things like anxiety and sleep disorders and people who just like have every day stress,” Maculloch explained. Machulloch describes the feeling of prior to 1994 could be sold without regulation, but must mention so on the label. Containers of Kratom had that label, but the legality is complicated. “Kratom wasn't really into the mainstream at that point... I’d say Kratom found its way into the mainstream maybe about a decade ago, and so because it didn't come in before that law went into place it kind of is just in this weird grey area where it's not an herbal supplement. It’s just kind of an herb,” Machulloch explained. Overall, Machulloch does not think it is fair to classify kratom in Schedule I. “There are a lot of parallels to marijuana with it, as far as it being a plant that people are obviously choosing and that the government, for whatever reason, is choosing to look past the scientific and medical evidence, look past the personal testimonials that Americans are putting out there, and just going right for kind of the kill on it,” Machulloch said. “For people who have experienced Kratom, and you don't even have to experience a Schedule 1 drug, you just know right off the bat that it's not something on that level,” he added. “I don't have the scientific data to prove it, but from customer testimonial to being around people who do have problems with some of those really heavy drugs, whether it be meth, crack, heroin... I mean it's just a different world.” The scientific data is where the issue comes in, says Alex Northrup, who is a recent graduate from University of Delaware with a chemistry degree currently working in the pharmaceutical industry. “I think it’s super important that it’s only a temporary Schedule 1… that allows for a little bit of time for studies to be published since there are still very few, including on toxicology,” Northrup explained. Northrup added that Kratom is not an over-the-counter medication, but people are using it as such without knowing everything about it. “People are self-prescribing for things like pain and opioid addiction without knowing how it interacts with their body or with the medications they’re already taking, and most science doesn’t know yet either,” Northrup said. He explained that while it is “unfair” to those who have found Kratom to be a successful treatment, their personal testimonies are not the clinical trials that are needed for verification that mass consumption is safe. “While Schedule 1 may be a bit harsh, taking Kratom off the market until science catches up to its use is really important,” he said. Many users still are not satisfied with this explanation, and are taking up arms on the internet. The AKA proposed a call to action on their website asking that people who use kratom do things like call the DEA, petition the Whitehouse, email the Assistant Secretary of Health, and more. For more information about the movement to keep kratom legal, visit americankratom.org. @wilkesbeacon toni.pennello@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - September 27, 2016 5 News Wilkes Public Safety bans Samsung Galaxy Note 7 due to fire hazard By Gabby Glinski Co-Managing Editor As of Sept. 19, due to recent safety concerns, Wilkes University has banned the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 cell phone from all campus buildings and vehicles. Since the Galaxy Note 7’s release, there have been 92 cases the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission attributed to fires caused by the phone’s overheating battery. There have been an estimate of 1 million units effective due to a specific manufactured battery. Like the hoverboard ban in early 2016, Public Safety banned the phone for fire hazard concerns; especially in residence halls where students would be charging the phones. “It’s a ban, but it’s more of one that needs to be self policed,” stated Justin Kraynack, Chief Risk & Compliance Officer of Public Safety, “Calling it a ban raises awareness about it.” On Sept. 15, Samsung Electronics announced a safety recall and exchange program for the Galaxy Note 7. According to Samsung, “Since the affected devices can overheat and pose a safety risk, if you own a Galaxy Note 7, it is extremely important to stop using your device, power it down and immediately exchange it using our U.S. Note 7 Exchange Program.” Since then, Samsung posted a guide on their website, samsung.com/us/note7recall , on how to check if a phone is defective. All newer units have identifiers; a special label on the new unit’s packaging and a green battery symbol on the phone’s charging screen. Student Miriam Finkelstein, who has a defective Galaxy Note 7, is considering participating in the recall, “I was bummed but I knew the stores were going to get a new lot of them that didn’t explode or have any issues. It was more of an inconvenience when the school banned them but it wasn’t that inconvenient.” If a student has a defective Galaxy Note 7, Public Safety recommends taking it to the appropriate service provider for an exchange @wilkesbeacon gabrielle.glinski@wilkes.edu or refund immediately. The University may reconsider this ban if the danger of fire is eliminated in the future. Do you like to write? Interested in current events? Want to get more involved? Write news for the Beacon. Contact us! Alyssa Mursch, News Editor, alyssa.mursch@wilkes.edu Toni Pennello, Assistant News Editor, toniann.pennello@wilkes.edu Wilkes University pharmacy faculty receive grant Courtesy of Marketing Communications Judith Kristeller and Dana Manning, faculty in Wilkes University’s Nesbitt School of Pharmacy, have received a $150,000 grant from the Cardinal Health Foundation. The grant, to be paid over three years, will expand a system for improving the transition of care and medication use for patients who are discharged from Commonwealth Health network hospitals to home. The Wilkes grant is one of only 13 awarded by Cardinal Health from among 163 applications nationwide. In addition, Kristeller and Manning have also been awarded a $41,000 grant from the Moses Taylor Foundation that will further support the project. The two grants continue work started in Scranton in 2013 at Moses Taylor Hospital in conjunction with the pharmacy department by Kristeller, a professor of pharmacy practice at Wilkes. She developed a model to connect hospital pharmacists, community pharmacists and physicians to ensure patients are educated about their medications, receive follow-up care for medication-related problems and receive evidence-based management of acute and chronic conditions. The effort focuses on improving medication safety, preventing medication-related problems and preventing hospital readmissions. “The goal is to have a smooth hand off to provide coordinated patient care related to medication management as patients transition from hospital to home,” Kristeller explains. The new grants will allow the model piloted at Moses Taylor to be used at a second site, Regional Hospital of Scranton, where Manning, an associate professor of pharmacy practice, maintains a clinical practice site. Both Moses Taylor Hospital and Regional Hospital of Scranton are affiliates of the Commonwealth Health network. Wilkes pharmacy students will gain experience by working with the two faculty in developing and expanding the program at both clinical sites. “We are grateful to have such a good partner in Commonwealth Health,” Kristeller said. “They have shown a commitment to support a model to improve the quality of care for patients. In particular the Departments of Pharmacy at Moses Taylor Hospital and Regional Hospital of Scranton have been essential to the success of this project. We would not have this opportunity without their leadership and dedication to supporting the Wilkes faculty and students.” The model initially targeted patients with COPD and heart failure, but it has since been expanded to cover more conditions. These include heart and vascular disease, stroke, diabetes, chronic kidney disease and patients who have a history of multiple falls. Patients are eligible if they take five or more Courtesy of Marketing Communications Judith Kristeller medications and live at home. The Cardinal Health grant has the added benefit of placing all grant recipients in a learning community. The health care professionals awarded the grants will benefit from sharing results and feedback with each other, offering opportunities for more meaningful research outcomes. In Kristeller’s initial study at Moses Taylor Hospital, she found that the new model improved medication use and safety among Courtesy of Marketing Communications Dana Manning patients. By adding a second hospital, the effect of the expanded and improved service will be evaluated further. Kristeller and Manning, along with other collaborators within Commonwealth Health and pharmacy students, plan to publish their results in a peer-reviewed journal. In addition, they will be sharing their results at local, regional, and national meetings. �The Beacon - September 27, 2016 News 6 Wilkes University faculty and staff recognized with President’s Awards By Alyssa Mursch News Editor Five Wilkes University faculty and staff members were presented with new crossuniversity awards called the President’s Awards for Excellence during Wilkes University’s fall convocation earlier this year. The awards, granted by President Patrick Leahy, promote and celebrate the University’s five core values: scholarship, diversity, innovation, mentoring and community. The President’s Award for Excellence in Scholarship was presented to biology professor Michael Steele. Steele has been active in research during his years at Wilkes, and recently received the Opportunities for Promoting Understanding through Synthesis (OPUS) Award from the National Science Foundation. This award provides a grant to the recipient, which is to be used to produce a synthesis of their life’s work. ”I’m truly humbled to have received this award,” Steele said of the President’s Award. “Especially given all the active and competent researchers (here on campus).” Associate professor of English Helen Davis received the President’s Award for Diversity. Davis has been involved in a variety of diversity-producing initiatives since she came to Wilkes in 2008. Currently, she is the faculty adviser for the Gender and Sexuality Alliance. She also helped to co-found and co-facilitate the Safe Space program with Elizabeth Swantek and Erica Acosta, which promotes LGBT awareness and provides training. Davis also worked on a summer task force that analyzed how accommodating the campus was for transgender and nontransforming students, at which time the new all-gender bathroom initiative was decided. She is also helping work on the application for the Howard Hughes Grant, which focuses on diversity, and continuously tries to bring supportive programming on campus. “Obviously diversity is something I care very much about,” Davis said. “I do it because I care and want us to have as strong and supportive of a campus as possible.” “This award is a sign that our campus cares about diversity,” Davis continued. The President’s Award for Innovation went to John Carlin, director of network and technology infrastructure, for his efforts in promoting programs, ideas and sustainable practices on campus. Specifically, since he came to Wilkes in 2014, Carlin aided the campus in going from 243 to 646 Wireless Access Points, thereby increasing wireless connectivity across campus. Currently, he and others are working on trying to bring wireless to some outside areas, as well as working to have the last piece of the Firewall upgraded by next year to further increase internet connection. “Even though my name is on the award, I would not have won the award if it were not for my team: Joe Wilk, Neal, Huhn, and Mark Kazokas,” Carlin said. “These guys and myself have put a lot of time in behind-the-scenes… so it is nice to be recognized for our hard work that is put in.” Lt. Col. Mark Kaster was granted the President’s Award for Mentoring for his efforts in nurturing individuals to understand and act on their abilities while challenging them to achieve great things. Kaster is a lecturer in environmental engineering and earth science as well as a veterans counselor and the faculty advisor for the veterans club on campus. In this way, he has helped veterans get accommodated to their life after service and achieve their goals. “I see it as a way for me to continue to serve,” Kaster said of this position, which is part of what gained him the mentoring award. “It’s humbling to receive this award, but I accepted it on behalf of a lot of people. I couldn’t do what I do without the help of various other people; it’s a team effort.” Kaster referenced his family, administration, the EES department, admissions and the registrar’s office, as well as others, as those that he views as pivotal in the work he does, extending thanks to “all the people that support me so that I can support the students.” Director of athletics Addy Malatesta was to recipient of the President’s Award for Community for her efforts in appreciating and collaborating with mutual respect to foster a sense of belonging on campus. This is the first year the President’s Awards have been granted, and university faculty or staff members had the opportunity to nominate anyone in the Wilkes community who embodied the spirit of each value. The nominations were then shared with administration for feedback, with the final decision determined by Leahy. @wilkesbeacon alyssa.mursch@wilkes.edu Photo Courtesy of Wilkes University Award winners are shown with Wilkes University President Patrick Leahy. From left, are Leahy,Michael Steele, Addy Malatesta, John Carlin, Helen Davis and Mark Kaster. Parents or friends visiting campus? Suggest Hillard House Inn Bed & Breakfast 58 W. River Street Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 570-823-6591 hillardhouse@verizon.net hillardhouseinn.com • Celebrating our 10th year • 150-year-old Second Empire G'irca 1865 • Located on campus -- next to Doane Hall • Ask for Wilkes discount • Includes full breakfast • Private en suite baths tripadvisor· �The Beacon - September 27, 2016 Life, Arts & Entertainment Life, Arts & Entertainment 7 Have a story or want your event to be featured? Contact the Life, A&E Editor: kimberly.hein@wilkes.edu The F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts turns 30 By Catherine Rose Staff Writer The F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts reached an impressive milestone on September 19: thirty years since the theater was reborn and opened to the community. Its rich history traces farther back than that. In 1937 the Comerford movie chain chose the current location on Public Square as the site of the flagship of the M.E. Comerford movie chain in Northeastern Pennsylvania and New York. Elaborate plans, which included a lavish interior, rose-colored mirrors, and a chandelier called the “Giant Lavaliere”, soon followed. The movie theater opened its door on August 18, 1938. After an anti-trust lawsuit, the ownership switched hands and it was renamed the Paramount. The theater operated successfully for another 27-year as a “majestic, single screen movie place,” even surviving the infamous 1972 flood, until economic hardship caused it to shut down in late 1977. The theater went through a period of odd undertakings during the late 1970s and early 1980s. Once showing movies, the building was now home to televised boxing matches. The box office was gutted, lighting fixtures were sold, and the astounding architecture was dwindling away. With no regard for historic value, it seemed that fate had demolition in store for the structure. A group of locals joined forces to save the building. They coined their cause as the acronym STOP, standing for Save The Old Paramount. Through their dedication, the building was added to the National Registry of Historic Places in 1978, ensuring that it could not be knocked down. The building was technically saved but remained abandoned until Albert Boscov, the owner of Boscov’s department store, and August L. Simms came along to rally local businesses and community leaders to raise the necessary funds--$3.3 million--required to bring back the theater. Everyone from labor unions to little children responded. The largest benefactor was Fred Morgan Kirby II and the building was named in honor of his father, a Wilkes-Barre native. On Sept. 19, 1986, the theater reopened with a ballet performance accompanied by the Northeastern Philharmonic that kicked off its “Celebration Tour.” The community fought for the restoration of the theater decades ago and is certainly not foreign to the F.M. Kirby Center today. When asked what has made the theater successful for the last 30 years, Anne Rodella, the Director of Sales and Marketing, said that the “support of the community” is a tremendous factor. She was quick to also acknowledge the “hardworking staff ” that makes everything at the Performing Arts Center possible. Lauren Menn, the Marketing and Public Relations Coordinator, agreed with Rodella. She says the Executive Director, William M. Beekman III is the “greatest person” for the building, remarking that the “risks he takes on shows give us a huge return. We’re going strong.” Rodella commented on Beekman also, saying that he is “aggressive on bringing in events.” He was especially zealous in booking Jake Shimabukuro, a ukulele player, for Nov. 18 this year. The Kirby Center houses all types of events, from the big stars to the novices. As a few staff members said, Jerry Seinfeld doesn’t know he’s paying for the opera when he hosts a show here. The staff is more concerned with introducing a variety of events rather than merely worrying about the dollar signs. The 2016-2017 season features several series: Wells Fargo Concerts & Comedy Series, PNC Celebrity Series, a Broadway series, and a Signature Series. There is also a circuit of shows that will be performed in the lobby area, which is called Live from the Chandelier Lobby Series. The Kirby Center offers a number of family and kids shows as well. Splatterday, a day-long Halloween film series event will take place on Saturday, Oct. 26. A full listing of the schedule can be found on kirbycenter.org. The success of the theater is recognized worldwide. Fans travel the distance to get to this beloved theater. In June, Poll Star ranked the F.M. Kirby Center number 99 in the world for ticket sales at a performing arts theater. IIBA listed it in the top 10 among theaters in big cities like New York. Carole Antolik, who has been with the Kirby Center since the beginning (Day two, to be exact), reflected on volunteers who have touched her heart over the years. She has met every type of person while working there and has “no complaints,” adding that those who donated their time to the theater have made it so successful. “It is an excellent group of people.” Rodella feels lucky. “It’s not your average place to work. It’s a family.” Antolik described the theater as “keeping the city alive.” The city may not be the only thing it is keeping alive. “If it wasn’t for this, I’d have been dead 10 years ago.” @wilkesbeacon catherine.rose@wilkes.edu The Beacon/Purvit Patel Outside of the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts. �The Beacon - September 27, 2016 •1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts • 1 1.25 ounce packet of taco seasoning •One 16 ounce jar of your favorite salsa •For serving : use tortillas or taco shells of your choice of toppings such as chopped tomatoes, shredded lettuce, sour cream, shredded cheese or hot sauce Design by Nicole Kutos 8 Life, Arts & Entertainment 1. Place chicken in the bottom of the crock-pot. 2. Sprinkle taco seasoning over chicken. 3. Pour salsa on top. 4 . Cook on low (for 6-8 hours) or high (for 4 hours). 5. Just before serving , use two forks to shred the chicken . 6. Stir to evenly distribute salsa throughout chicken. Serve immediately with desired toppings . Do you have a favorite dorm room recipe that’s convenient for college students always on the go? Submit it to Amanda Bialek, LA&E Assistant Editor amanda.bialek@wilkes.edu Wilkes Student Chef, Josh Shepard made this delicious dish. Recipe taken from: twohealthykitchens.com C 11111MOIIITll,llRIIIIIITO.. =::, f!50 * IARN 0111 * 1AVI ln'l1 * S10 •10 BRINC l'OURWllKH ID AND CIT AN mu f10 ON J YOUR rtR1T DONATION!! JOR JIIIW, IUCIR.I DOJIIOll'S. MUST . . . ., NIOTO II), NtOOJ OJ ADDRl11 OR10IOOI. ID, DID 100ll 11<UIIIIYCUID. �The Beacon - September 27, 2016 Life, Arts & Entertainment 9 Multicultural Student Coalition hosts fiesta night The Beacon/Theresa Couchara Students enjoyed a recent fiesta night at Wilkes University. From left, are Cedthea McEaddy (Vice President of MSC), Santana Velez (President of MSC), Kala Walker (Secretary of MSC), Yan Mary Abreu-Tejeda (President of Spanish club), Summer Rivera (President of Latin American Student Association), Tina Doshi (Treasurer of MSC), and Conroy Yearde (PR/social media head of MSC). The Beacon/Theresa Couchara Paola Bianco, the advisor of Spanish Club and Coordinator of the study abroad programs poses with President of the Spanish Club, Yan Mary Abreu-Tejeda. Vote for your favorite Wilkes room on campus By Gracie Franko Staff Writer It’s time to vote! Cast your vote, not for the next President of the United States, but for your favorite on-campus room. Maybe you and your roommates have entered the contest already, maybe you know someone who has, or maybe you had no idea there was a contest. Regardless, now is the time to check out the Wilkes Facebook page “ROOM PHOTO CONTEST” and like your favorite decorated room. The Admission Department has put together a snazzy prize package which includes Wilkes gear and a $20 Barnes & Noble gift card for one lucky winner to share with his or her roommates. A lot of talent is walking on the campus of Wilkes University. If you have ever wondered what was behind the door of your neighbor, this might be your chance to take a peek. You might even pick up some first-rate ideas to use yourself. Plus, you will be helping a fellow student win a prize package. It is voting season after all and every vote counts. Just one vote can make a difference. Think of this as a warm up to the big November election. Stop what you are doing and visit the “ROOM PHOTO CONTEST” page now! It’s fun, free, and easy. Let your voice be heard in selecting a one of a kind winner. @wilkesbeacon gracie.franko@wilkes.edu Above is a bedroom in University Towers The Beacon/Theresa Couchara �The Beacon - September 27, 2016 Life, Arts & Entertainment 10 �The Beacon - September 27, 2016 Life, Arts & Entertainment 11 Wilkes Theatre Kicks Off Season with Irish “Playboy” By Jacqueline Kurovsky Staff writer Why does the “bad boy” seem to get all the girls? This question will be explored with a new twist of humor when Wilkes University Theatre opens its 2016-2017 season with The Playboy of The Western World at the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center. This revival of the 1907 comedy tells of an Irish man, Christy Mahon, who runs away from his farm after claiming to have killed his father. Village locals are more interested in hearing his story than in condemning him for the murder, and he even becomes a love interest in the process. The lead role of Christy is played by freshman musical theatre major Kris Tjorhorn. He says his role In The Playboy of the Western World, his first show as a Wilkes student, is different from anything he has done before. “Having only about a month between being cast and opening night has been a scary and difficult experience,” Tjornhom said. “But I have never had so much fun. My fellow cast members and I are always joking around backstage.” This production is the best-known work of Irish playwright J.M. Synge. Being an Irish comedy heavily influenced by the poetic nature of the Irish language, this production did present some challenges for Tjornhom. “One of the most difficult parts about this show was probably remembering all the lines in the odd Irish dialect that this show called for,” he said. “I’m very excited to see it come together on opening night and I hope everyone enjoys it.” Showtimes for The Playboy of the Western World are Sept. 29 and 30 at 8 p.m., Oct. 1 at 8 p.m. and a matinee performance on October 2nd at 2 p.m. For tickets, call the Darte Center box office at 570-408-4540. Tickets will also be available on the night of the show. General admission is $10 and student and senior admission is $5. HUMANS OF WILKES UNIVERSITY @wilkesbeacon jacqueline.kurovsky@wilkes.edu The Beacon/Rachel Leandri “I’m more than excited that fall has officially arrived. As an E-mentor, I am planning a trip to Roba’s Tree Farm with my freshmen group of mentees and we cannot wait to venture through the corn mazes and the pumpkin patch. In the spirit of Halloween and also my duties as an RA, we are looking forward to hosting a “Trick or Treat” multicultural event in Towers. Lots of fun activities to look forward to!” Some of the cast members of the Playboy of the Western World, are, from left, Kris Tjornborn, Melissa Berardelli, Taylor Lamerand. Submitted photo Stay up to date by following Wilkes Theatre on Facebook. -Kellie Palko Senior Pharmacy major �The Beacon - September 27, 2016 12 NOMINEES . ..-.... .-·... "•-:-. ::-:---... ";.- . •,I' ..... . J ...... -::···~-- ,>--.., ,.. Scott Vandine Criminology & Sociology Nordmont, PA Woodly Woodly Augustin Augustin Psychology Psychology Hewlett, NY Hewlett, NY Bryan Bilbao Psychology & Neuroscience Old Forge, PA John John Scalese Scalese Finance & Accounting Accounting Major Major Finance & Long NY Long Island, Island, NY Michael Michael Condrad Condrad Pictures for all nominees were requested but could not be obtained as of Monday morning. As such, The Beacon received some help from our favorite Oz characters. �The Beacon - September 27, 2016 13 NOMINEES Kim Hein Communication Studies Bethlehem, PA Kayla Hiryak Pharmacy Pottstown, PA Jenna Jenna Graziano Graziano Psychology Psychology & & Criminology Criminology Hawthorne, Hawthorne, NJ NJ Nia Nia Williams Williams Environmental Environmental Engineering Engineering Baltimore, Baltimore, MD MD Design by Israel Rodriguez Allie Grudeski Pharmacy Moscow, PA Ally Ally Paskas Paskas Early Childhood Early Childhood & & Elementary Elementary Education Education Rutherford, Rutherford, NJ NJ �Opinion The Beacon - September 27, 2016 Opinion 14 Have an opinion or want to write a guest column? Contact the opinion editors: mark.makowski1@wilkes.edu or andre.spruell@wilkes.edu Our Voice Editorial Staff Bombings add fuel to the explosive racial debate 2016-17 MANAGERIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief - Sarah Bedford Managing Editor - Gabby Glinski Managing Editor - Rachel Leandri Adviser - Dr. Kalen Churcher SECTION EDITORS News - Alyssa Mursch LA&E - Kimberly Hein Opinion - Mark Makowski & Andre Spruell Sports - Taylor Ryan & Danny VanBrunt ASSISTANT EDITORS News - Toni Pennello LA&E - Amanda Bialek Opinion - available Sports - Luke Modrovsky DESIGN EDITORS Nicole Kutos - Senior Designer CHIEF PHOTOGRAPHERS Purvit Patel Jesse Chalnick Interested in joining the Beacon? To learn more about the positions we offer and what you can do, contact rachel.leandri@wilkes.edu 130 S. River St. First Floor, Conyngham Hall Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 Phone - (570) 408-5903 www.thewilkesbeacon.com Ahmad Khan Rahami, 28, is believed to be responsible for the bomb threats in NY and NJ, authorities state. they claim he attempted to set off a bomb in By: Andre Spruell Opinion Co- Editor There are many things that go on throughout the day, whether it be good or bad. When two bomb threats occur 25 minutes away from you in opposite directions, how does someone go about that day? The last two bomb threats that occurred in NY and in NJ were in locations less than 30 minutes away from myself. Not only are the bomb threats scary, but the scarier thing is the ignorance of many people in society. Within the last few months, there have been bombings going on around the world, gun violence in the U.S. between the police force and African Americans and many other forms of terrorism that are going on. Even though so many forms of violence are going on, many people in our society seem to be naïve and ignorant to what is really going on. Officials say the man responsible for the bomb threats in NY and NJ is Ahmad Khan Rahami, 28. On Sept. 16, authorities say he allegedly set off a bomb in Manhattan, NY, that injured 29 people. About three days later, Elizabeth, NJ, where Rahami had previously lived. Luckily for those in the city, the bomb was confiscated by authorities inside a backpack before it was able to cause damage. According to published reports, when Rahami was found by police in Linden, NJ, a town nearby Elizabeth, a shootout ensued which ended up in the suspect and two officers getting struck with a bullet, but they all survived the incident. For more information on Rahami’s background and motives check out the online CNN article entitled Ahmad Khan Rahami: What we know about the bombing suspect. When it comes to terroristic threats, most people automatically associate Middle Eastern people are those who “look” Muslim. This fear towards people of this culture is known as Islamophobia. According to the University of California, Berkley Center for Race and Gender, the term Islamophobia means dislike of or prejudice against Islam or Muslims, especially as a political force. Many Americans that fear Muslims stems from 9/11 as being an attack set up by a terrorist group led by Osama Bin Laden, Photo Credit: http://www.amny.com/news/ahmad-khan-rahami-who-is-the-chelseabombingsuspect-1.12338646 despite many people having different opinions on who actually perpetrated the attacks. Typically, the profile created towards someone that is Muslim is a man or woman with a brown or light brown complexion, dark features, the men having full beards, the women being covered from head to toe, and both genders wearing turbans (different Islamic nations have different ways of referring to the turban). As a result, those that are Muslim or Islamic face a multitude of backlash in the same way that African Americans and Hispanics do, most notably Hispanics of Mexican descent. Unfortunately, most of the disputes that have occurred due to racial tensions have resulted in violence and lives being lost. Even though no lives were lost as a result of the recent bombing and bomb attempt, lives have been over other racially driven issues, most notably the Black Lives Matter movement, which started as a result of many innocent blacks being killed by police officers. Continued on p. 15 �The Beacon - September 27, 2016 Opinion Bombings add fuel Continued from page 14. Innocent black people getting killed by cops and framing it to make it look like the innocent victim was the perpetrator has been going on for many years, the only difference is that in today’s world, there are videos to validate what really happens. The whole Black Lives Matter, is an entirely different issue in itself, but it is another racial issues that many Americans know has existed for hundreds of years, but still fail to acknowledge as a problem just because slavery is not official anymore. We as a nation must stop being so ignorant and start creating a resolution, instead of contributing to the problem, which we are doing by just sitting back and letting violent and inhumane things continue to go on. Our attitudes as a society towards certain races is one way to help bring about change in our country when it comes to things like Islamophobia. Ridiculing anyone based on physical appearance defines being prejudice. Having these negative attitudes towards certain races is something that is learned, so people must be taught from a young age not to hate. Another thing that can be done is to simply educate people. In most schooling systems, when kids are taught about history, there is more emphasis on the positive aspects of American history and little emphasis when it comes to our lowest points in history. If people start to educate themselves on the reality of what is going on in this country, then maybe people will start trying to make a difference. The biggest factor as to why there are so much racial tension is because people are not sensitive enough to realize the difficulties of being a minority in this country. First or second generation Hispanics, Blacks, Muslim, and other races in the U.S. is very difficult, but many Americans forget that their grandparents and great grandparents came to the U.S. from another country in order to enjoy their freedom today. Being mixed with Black and Hispanic ethnicities, I have experienced first hand ridicule about my ethnic background and have had a few racist encounters, even though I do not necessarily have a dark complexion. Unless someone has personally experienced something like racism, people will never know what it is like. I would love to see change come about in our country but sadly, it will probably not happen anytime soon because of our ignorance as a society. Being a minority in this country, I do have a little fear when I am out in public by myself because I could be caught in the wrong place in the wrong time. We must take an initiative, so there are no more innocent victims losing their lives. @wilkesbeacon andre.spruell@wilkes.edu Each week a Beacon editor will take a stance on a current topic. Note: The views expressed are those of the writer. Other Recent Terror Attacks on the U.S. Since 9/11 1) Beltway Sniper Attacks, October 2002 2) UNC Vehicle Attack, March 2006 3) Fort Hood Shooting, November 2009 4) Portland Car Bomb Plot, November 2010 5) Boston Marathon Bombing, April 2013 6) Queens, New York, Hatchet Attack, October 2014 7) Texas Art Show Shooting, May 2015 8) Orlando Night Club Shooting, June 2016 Information from: http://www.newsmax.com/TheWire/terror-attacks-radical-islam/2015/12/07/id/704847/ 15 �The Beacon -September 27, 2016 Opinion 16 Wilkes University’s careful strive for energy efficiency By: Austin Ely Opinion Writer With more attention being brought to the stability of our planet, and the environmental issues that threaten such stability; a vas amount of information is becoming available as to how people can be better at protecting the planet. Wilkes University is an example of a community that has taken the steps to become more environmentally conservative. If someone were to take a walk throughout the campus, they would see many recycling stations near the entrance of most buildings. If they ventured inside The Cohen Science Center, they would find energy saving windows, motion technology that controls lighting as well as low-input fixtures and LED bulbs. Computer labs and classrooms are outfitted with iMacs, which are energy efficient in themselves. All of these things promote positive strides toward making not only the campus energy efficient but also the surrounding Wilkes-Barre area energy efficient. However, it is up to the people in the community to not only be aware of environmental sustainability issues, but also know how to begin to solve them. Having The Cohen Science Center is one of the most energy efficient buildings on the Wilkes campus recycling stations, motion sensors and iMacs is but half the battle to better energy Visit NEPA's Only Board Game . Gourmet Coffees & Teas Delicious Pastries Lunch & Dinner Options 200+ Board Games FREE Play for Wilkes Students! Pick up your free play voucher at the Henry Student Center Info Desk! 1112 Highway 315 - Wilkes-Barre, PA in the 315 Plaza by Leggio's & State Farm Insurance - TheGameChateau.com Student groups & clubs, call (S70) SSS-2968 for special Wilkes group rates & reservations! efficiency. The other half rests in people to act and also educate others as to how to conserve that energy. Where the community of Wilkes University is comprised of students, teachers and faculty there is a role that everyone can take up in order to continue to become more energy efficient. Students who live in dorms that do not have motion sensor lighting should attempt to make a habit of turning off lights as well as other electronics when leaving for class or out to lunch with friends. When finishing off water in a plastic bottle or soda in an aluminum can, try to save the bottle or can until it can be thrown into a recycling bin. Teachers who are leaving their offices or a classroom without motion sensors can lead by example by ensuring lights are shut off. Projectors, equipped with power saving modes, are sometimes left on after a class uses them. Turning off something like a projector, which uses significant amounts of electricity, in classrooms where they are left on would help a lot more than some may think. Faculty, like food staff in the SUB or grounds keepers, can also have an impact by turning off equipment that is not in use. They can also monitor how others dispose of recyclable trash to a certain degree. Where if anyone were to see a tissue or plastic bottle on the ground they could pick it up and dispose of it correctly; however, those The Beacon/Purvit Patell who monitor the campus grounds ensure this indefinitely. Energy sustainability and the overall protection of the environment may seem like a lot for one person or even just a small group of people to work towards and accomplish, However, if one person is able to teach another how to better take care of the environment then that knowledge can be spread and acted upon, not only by the campus community, but the entire city of Wilkes-Barre and beyond. @wilkesbeacon austin.ely@wilkes.edu What steps do you take to be more environmental and energy friendly? Tell us on Twitter @wilkesbeacon �The Beacon - September 27, 2016 Opinion Colonels Talk Back 17 We asked: “Do the NYC bombings pose a threat to us locally?” Interviews by Luke Modrovsky luke.modrovsky@wilkes.edu Photos by Jesse Chalnick jesse.chalnick@wilkes.edu During the weekend of Sept. 17, three locations within and close to New York City were targets of terrorism. Ahmad Khan Rahami was charged in connection with these bombings. Although Wilkes-Barre and surrounding areas do not have a history with terrorism, we asked members of the Wilkes Community to share their thoughts on the chances that terrorism strikes here locally. Want to be in the next Colonels Talk Back? Email luke.modrovsky@wilkes.edu John Walter Freshman Business Administration Morgan Zukowski Sophomore Engineering “They definitely don’t make me happy. It’s scary to turn on the TV everyday and see news like this. It isn’t right for the people that live in New York City. It could head in any direction. Terrorists will target anything that involves the U.S.” “It sucks. It didn’t really impact me. We aren’t really in a major city area. But if we were at Temple, I’d be more concerned. My dad works right in center city.” Emmett Jodon Freshman Undeclared Tim Petersen Freshman Electrical Engineering “I am frustrated with the whole situation. It’s hard to tell (if they could come locally). It seems to be a major city problem so I’m not too, too worried.” Julie Murphy Freshman Sports Management “It’s very sad. It’s actually disappointing, really. It’s a concern for everywhere because crime is bad. Being that my roommate is from New York, it really brings things into perspective but I do believe we will be safe here.” “I was pretty surprised about the whole thing, especially living ten minutes from the Seaside bombing. I feel we are pretty safe here in Wilkes-Barre.” Katie Stack Freshman Undeclared “It’s very scary. People aren’t expecting it when it happens. It’s scary knowing that my dad is in danger every day. He was there on 9/11 as well. I’m not sure if anything major like that would happen here because it’s not as big. �The Beacon - September 27, 2016 Opinion 18 2016 Wilkes homecoming! Are you going? By Olivia Macdonald Opinion Writer Homecoming is a tradition that Wilkes University hosts every year for alumni to come back to visit the campus and current students to come together to show their colonel pride. Thursday night kicks off the weekend of festivities with a Pep Rally on the Greenway featuring the Wilkes University Dance Team’s first performance of the year. Then Friday night is the time to get out your dancing shoes to shred the dance floor with your friends for the yearly homecoming dance, hosted by Student Government, for all students to attend. Saturday will be when the alumni and future alum come together to root on our football team as they will be taking on Farleigh Dickenson University at 1 p.m. There will be pre-game entertainment for all attending the Alumni Tent, including another performance by the Wilkes Dance Team. During half time the class of 1991 will be welcomed back onto the football field, to represent the successful alumni of Wilkes University. LeRoy Coleman, class of 1991, will be attending the weekend festivities and is most looking forward to being with his old roommates and daughter, Haley Coleman, who is a future alum. Another halftime event, and my personal favorite, will be the crowning of the Homecoming King and Queen. Senior, Jenna Graziano is a contestant for 2016 Homecoming Queen which has her hype for the weekend. “I feel honored that I was voted by my peers to be on homecoming court!” she said. And the potential King Woodley Ausgustine feels that. “Being on homecoming court is something special; it’s not every day you get the opportunity to run for Homecoming King,” he said. If you are not a big football fan, all are welcome to participate in the third annual George Ralston Golf Classic with proceeds benefiting the Osterhout Library’s children’s programs. Postgame and tournament includes a Bar Crawl for the alumni, hosted by the Alumni Committee, to show off WilkesBarre’s most current version of night life. Even though she won’t be attending the Bar Crawl, Junior Madison Scarfaro says that she is “pumped for all of the events on campus and for the football game.” As a whole, it seems that with Wilkes being such a small campus, and very family oriented. There should be more activity during the week leading up to homecoming to show pride throughout the university. At my previous school, there was an event every day leading up to the homecoming game that gave students the opportunity to win gift cards to surrounding restaurants and the bookstore. I feel like Wilkes has the resources to really embrace this campus event and have students be more involved with the school’s activities. Instead of thinking about what they will be partaking in later in the night. In all, make sure to embrace the events that the school prepares for your enjoyment, you’re paying for them with your tuition dollars so might as well put them to good use! @wilkesbeacon olivia.macdonald@wilkes.edu Top 10 shows students must watch this fall season By Peyton Neishman Opinion Writer 1. American Horror Story American Horror story has been a crowd pleaser for the past five years. Starring famous actors such as Evan Peters and Lady Gaga. This season is called “My Roanoke Nightmare”. The story portrays a couple that move into a house in Roanoke, North Carolina. After a few nights, they start experiencing different paranormal activities throughout the house. I have been a fan of the show since the beginning. I enjoy that fact that each season has a totally different topic. 2. The Exorcist The Exorcist is a new show premiering this month on Fox. Everyone has watched the Exorcist movies and almost peed their pants. Now, it’s time for a series. The show will feature two different priests that take on a family’s strange story consisting of demonic possession. I feel that this series will attract an enormous audience and be a success. Skeptics question is the subject matter of a show like this is real, asking if there’s really abnormal spirits surrounding us in the world? My advice is to check in to see for yourself. 3. Stranger Things Stranger Things just finished its first season. It will be returning to Netflix for their second season soon. Talking to a few students on campus, it’s no secret that this show is a must-watch. It reveals unreal mysteries such as supernatural forces and secret government experiments. After watching the first season, I’m beyond excited for the next chapter. 4. Empire One of my favorite shows to watch every Wednesday night is Empire. Luscious Lyons and his family go through many challenging obstacles to keep their hip-hop enterprise a float. The guest stars that perform on this show are out of this world. I like how this show incorporates the performing arts of dance and music. 5. Dance Moms Dance Moms shows us the competitive life of dance and what goes on behind the curtain. This show is on every Tuesday on the Lifetime. Will this be the last season? Can the team survive without their star Maddy? Dance is a very competitive sport, it can be stressful and strenuous to your body. And the controversy that happens in this show is relatable to real life of dancers. daily bases. With crime being an ongoing and controversial issue in our society, it’s hard not to get addicted to the dynamics of SVU, and of course, Olivia Benson. The Walking Dead is based on a comic book series. The storyline of this is the time period during and after a zombie apocalypse. The humans become more immoral in society than the zombies. The effects and graphics of this show are flawless. The show is entering its seventh season and it is still extremely popular, I recommend watching it. Gilmore Girls hasn’t been on the air for ten years. But don’t fret, Lorelia and Rory super fans! It will be returning to Netflix in November for a reunion show miniseries. It will show us what the Gilmore women are up to now. This was one my favorite shows when I was a kid. Lorelia Gilmore is a single mother who raised her daughter, Rory to become a successful young woman. 6. The Walking Dead 7. Speechless Speechless is a family comedy and is new to ABC this fall. Disability affects different families every day. It’s hard to overcome challenges obstacles in our world today with disability. Having someone sick in your family can be stressful. 8. Law and Order: SVU SVU will be premiering its 18th season this month. I have been watching this show for years, and it never gets old. The cast list is insanely great. It’s interesting to see what the NYPD goes through on a 9. Gilmore Girls Reunion Show 10. Pitch Pitch is a new show coming to Fox this year. It is a drama series with a storyline of a young pitcher is the first AfricanAmerican woman to play in the major leagues. History is being made in this fiction show. She will have to face many challenges as she is the only woman in all male sports league. @wilkesbeacon peyton.neishman@wilkes.edu �Sports The Beacon - September 27, 2016 Sports 19 Want your sport covered? Contact the sports editor: taylor.ryan@wilkes.edu or daniel.vanbrunt@wilkes.edu Wilkes falls to Widener; leadership shines, prepares for homecoming By Taylor Ryan and Pankil Chander Sports Co-Editor; Staff Writer Following a hard-earned win against Misericordia University, Wilkes fell to Widener 25-23 this past week. Now the team is gearing up for the homecoming game against Farleigh Dickinson.. The Wilkes football team now stands 1-3, 1-1 in MAC play. The atmosphere in Schmidt Stadium will be intense this weekend when the Colonels showcase their talent for alumni, family and friends. On Sept. 17, the Colonels took on The Misericordia Cougars at home, and got the job done with a 46-23 victory. The win instilled the confidence they will need to continue to excel as the season progresses. Senior standout, Jake Brook talked on the big team win saying, “although we were hoping on getting our first win earlier in the season, it is still a great feeling because we've all been working hard since we came for camp, plus to get it against a team that beat us last year shows that we are truly getting better and moving in the direction that we want to be going in.” As senior quarterback, Ryan Dailey, and senior receiver William Deemer led the team with nine connecting passes and leading to two touchdowns for the Colonels. While the offensive unit clearly shined all game, the defense was nothing short of impeccable. The Colonel defense held off the Misericordia offense until the third quarter, a difficult feat to accomplish and validation the squad is developing. The defeat of Misericordia, and any team, starts Sunday every week, in preparation for game time on Saturday’s. The Colonel’s trusted in their training leading into Misericordia which transitioned into a stellar performance against the local rival on Saturday afternoon. “We practiced well and the coaches put us in a great position to win the game. Overall we played well on offense, defense, and in the kick game which lead to the outcome that we wanted”, said Colonel’s running back Jake Brook. Following this dominant showing by the Colonels, William Deemer was named as the Offensive Player of the Week for the Middle Atlantic Conference on Sept. 18. This award not only speaks for Deemer’s efforts as an individual, but also for the team and other 11 on the field. Several skilled players in the Middle Atlantic Conference are nominated every week, which makes it that much more notable. Deemer dedicated this accomplishment and nomination to the rest of the team. “I would have to say the team earned this one. I wouldn’t have been able to play as well as I did unless they did what they had to in order to set everything up that happened.” On Sept. 24, luck changed for the Colonels, After falling behind 19-0 after one quarter, Wilkes outscored host Widener University 23-6 over the game’s final three quarters only to come up short on two final game-tying or game-winning drives. Widener stormed out to a 19-0 lead thanks to a rushing, passing and interception return for touchdowns. After a Pride field goal pushed the advantage to 22-0 early in the second quarter, Wilkes began its comeback attempt, according to the game recap. "Our kids have been working their tails off and we challenge them every day to control their emotions and discipline their minds to have laser-like focus because we know with the hard work they put in over the summer their hearts can take the pounding, and their minds handle the grind.” Harris stated. The Wilkes University community is excited to welcome alumni back on campus for homecoming. Still focused on improving one week at a time, one game at a time, the Colonels’ highly anticipated homecoming matchup against FDU is constantly in the back of their minds. The Colonels are set to square off against the FDU Devilsat 1 p.m. on Oct. It will be a conference matchup as both teams are fighting to compete for a bid in postseason play. Senior Linebacker Tanner Stengel leads the Colonels’ defense with 16 solo tackles, while Junior Defensive Back Isaiah Robinson holds 12 with a pick-six under Photo courtesy: gowilkesu Senior William Deemer obtained the Offensive Player of the Week for the MAC. his belt. William Deemer ranks first in reaching the endzone for the Colonels with three touchdowns thus far. Senior Running Back Jake Brook stands right behind Deemer with two. Deemer recognizes the significance of this matchup, yet it does not phase his approach as he is level headed going into the game. “It’s a big game for this school because it’s our homecoming so I’m just going to handle it like any other game that we have and prepare the same way that I always do.” said Deemer. Equally as collected, Brook will continue to lead the squad and bring intensity to each practice. “Now we have a win to build on, and looking forward, we are just going to keep working hard” Brook said. @wilkesbeacon taylor.ryan@wilkes.edu ; pankil.chander@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - September 27, 2016 Sports 20 Key win ignites the Lady Colonel’s appetite for playoffs By Danny Van Brunt Sports Co-Editor In the volleyball team’s second conference game against the 6-1 Manhattanville team, the 6-6 Lady Colonels shut them out for their first MAC Conference win of the season. Wilkes won all the three sets 25-23, 2624 and 25-21 in what appeared to be a very even match. “This week’s MAC win is a spark that has ignited the Lady Colonels appetite for their conference playoff goal. Once in the playoffs, anything can happen,” said Head Coach Joseph Czopek. Czopek has noticed the volleyball team build after this game, especially because his team has more first-year than returning players. Czopek is also excited about how well his team was playing during the Manhattanville game. His new players are starting to get a feel for the game and his line-up is finally coming into place. The line-up that he had during that game has proven itself. He wants to work toward developing a #2 junior Alexis Morgan sets the ball up for #16 freshman Alex Ferrier. The Lady Colonels all stand arm-in-arm before their game versus Manhattanville. The Beacon/Purvit Patel quick offense while polishing the team’s defense. On top of that, he has a deep bench that allows him to swap players in and out to rest players when needed. “I have been here for four years and every year has been different. Some years there is drama and some years there is none. This year in particular, we have no drama and a great underclassmen group. If they stay together for the next couple of years, they can do some damage in the MAC Freedom,” said senior Ally Paskas. Junior Madison Scarfaro is impressed with her team’s record because her team did it with various new players. The new players stepped up and won this game. This game was particularly important to Scarfaro because she was seeking revenge from last year’s loss against Manhattanville. Scarfaro wants her team to come together and always give 110% in every game. She is looking to the playoffs and truly believes her team can make it. For next season, Scarfaro wants to defeat Eastern because they have been the best team in the conference and always nationally ranked. @wilkesbeacon daniel.vanbrunt@wilkes.edu The Beacon/Purvit Patel �The Beacon - September 27, 2016 21 Sports Long-time sports officials find way to “stay in the game” By Luke Modrovsky Asst. Sports Editor The words designated throw-in spot and airborne shooter might be greek to the average sports fan. For longtime sports officials, John Leighton and Bruce Weinstock, terms like these constantly flow in their minds throughout the course of a game. Thirty-eight years ago, now veteran NCAA and high school basketball official John Leighton said he had a choice to make. His playing days were now over. Wanting to stay in the game, he could either coach or officiate. “I thank my lucky stars I chose to be a ref after 38 years in the business,” Leighton said, “I do it because I love it. I love the fact I’m still part of a game that I played on the scholastic and collegiate level.” Leighton’s resume extends from working two high schools state finals up to calling a combined 19 years at the Division I level. Now 60, Leighton continues his success after he was again selected for the his freshman year NCAA Division at Wilkes when II Basketball he was asked to Championships. work games at Asked about the nearby Jewish the difficulty of Community working games Center. with increased After working media coverage, games at the local Leighton says more JCC, he decided cameras leads to he wanted to take increased critique. his career to the “Every angle of next level and the game is covered advance as far as and if you screw Beacon Archives he possibly could. up, you will be Officials work to halt the action during last His mentor, exposed.” Wilkes-B ar re 38 years later, year’s Mayor’s Cup game. native Mendy Leighton continues his career at both the college and high Rudolph, officiated the 1955 NBA Finals. Weinstock said we was grateful to learn school levels. A former Colonel, Bruce Weinstock, from what some consider “best ref EVER said his officiating career began in 1970 in the NBA”. “The art of officiating is a 50/50 proposition in the public’s eye. You are always right at least half of the time.” -Bruce Weinstock, Basketball/Soccer Official ,,,.... 1z2a . ,.........i111-■ Subs Weinstock entered the National Basketball Association Development Program and was then offered a job on the Continental Basketball Staff, similar to AAA minor league baseball. Weinstock would return to his roots and has been a high school basketball official since 1974 and began calling soccer games in 1986. He continues to officiate both sports to this day because of his passion for the game. “The art of officiating is a 50/50 proposition in the public’s eye. You are always right at least half of the time,” Weinstock said of the craft, “With or without media coverage, when you put on the stripes, it just isn’t easy,” Both officials say they plan to call games as longs as their legs can handle it. Editor’s Note: This is the first part of a two part article. Part two of this article will appear in next week’s edition. @wilkesbeacon luke.modrovsky@wilkes.edu �The Beacon -September 27, 2016 Sports 22 Getting to know... Ryan Rompolski Senior Soccer Player By Purvit Patel Sports Writer Name: Ryan Rompolski Year: Senior Major: Environmental Engineering Hometown/High School: Shamokin, Pa./Shamokin Area Position: Midfield Q: What was the driving force for your decision to come to Wilkes? A: I came to Wilkes due to the fact that they offered Environmental Engineering and I also had the chance to play soccer. Q: Post Graduation Plans in terms of a Career? A: To work in the Environmental field and see where the opportunities take me. Q: What are your hopes for your senior season as a Colonel? A: To have a successful season and make it to playoffs. Q: When/Why did you first begin playing soccer? A: I started playing soccer when I was 5 years old, it was the one thing that I naturally enjoyed and just stuck with. Q: If you had to choose one thing about Wilkes’ Soccer Program that you could improve, what would it be? A: To have better team chemistry on the field. Q: Do you have other sports/ interest/hobbies off of the field? A: Ping Pong, Basketball, and hanging out with the guys. Q: Who would you say, is the most influential person in your life? A: I would say that my father is the most influential person in my life because he would always push me to be the best I could be in everything I did. Q: A quote you live your life by? A: “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” – Wayne Gretzky Q: What does “Be Colonel” mean to you? A: To be united with everyone around you on and off the field. Q: If you could have dinner with a famous person, who would it be? A: Ron Burgundy EAGLES 7~ v .7 SOCCER - TOURNAMENT @wilkesbeacon purvit.patel@wilkes.edu The Beacon/Purvit Patel �Sports The Beacon - September 27, 2016 23 Getting to know... Grace Boyle Junior Volleyball Player Sports Writer older sister played and I always thought it looked fun. Name: Grace Boyle Year: Junior Major: Accounting with a minor in Business Management Hometown/High school: Andreas, Pa. Marian Catholic High School Position: Outside hitter Q: Do you have other sports/ interest/hobbies off of the field? A: Outside of volleyball I like hang out with my friends Madison Scarfaro, Ally Paskas, & my friend Tony. Q: What was the driving force for your decision to come to Wilkes? A: I loved the campus since the first time I ever visited. The whole atmosphere of Wilkes was something I wanted to be a part of. Q: Who would you say, is the most influential person in your life? A: My mom is the most influential person in my life because of everything she has ever done for me and the endless support she gives me. Q: Post Graduation Plans in terms of a Career? A: After I graduate I plan to get my CPA and work in public accounting. Q: A quote you live your life by? A: Do(nut) worry be happy. By Purvit Patel Q: What are your hopes for your Junior season as a Colonel? A: I hope that we make playoffs this season. Q: When/Why did you first begin playing volleyball? A: I began playing volleyball when I was in fourth grade. I started playing volleyball because my Q: What does “Be Colonel” mean to you? A: “Be Colonel” means to me to take pride in everything you do and to always do your best. Q: If you could have dinner with a famous person from the past, who would it be? A: Abraham Lincoln @wilkesbeacon purvit.patel@wilkes.edu The Beacon/Purvit Patel �The Beacon - September 27, 2016 Est. l936 Pa_ Ne\.vspaper Associat i on l\,fe1nber THE BEACON The news of today reported by the journalists of' tornorrow. BEACON HIRES: ~--------=~RS, PHOTOGRAPHERS, EDITORS This could be you! ~=:::::.-==--==-=--=--=--=--=----=-----==---~-,:::___ If you have a passion for writing, design, or photography,join us! Freshmen and all majors welcome! Contact: Editor-in-Chief Sarah Bedford sarah.bedford@wilkes.edu $J3 HJooo,,B.~ includes a 1 U..__,~ Sizes S-XL m;~ o/or front Print mum order of 24 PCs. � 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 <p>This is Wilkes University's <em>Beacon</em> Newspaper collection, 1947-present. We also have digitized copies of the <em>Beacon's</em> predecessors, <em>The Bucknell Bison Stampede</em>, 1934-1935 and <em>The Bucknell Beacon</em>, 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>.</p> <p></p> <p>Missing Issues:</p> <p>1947 August 8th<br />1947 September 5th<br />1947 October 3rd<br />1947 October 17th<br />1947 October 31st<br />1947 November 21st<br />1947 December 19th<br />1948 September 9th<br />1950 April 28th<br />1953 April 10th<br />1962 February 2nd</p> 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 2016 September 27th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2016 September 27 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