112 15 1774 https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/a89f083ee81db504a27e7ef1158ba174.pdf 925cfa97f196538bd5aba1f6f16d96e5 PDF Text Text The Beacon - Se tember 12, 2017 w EACON Est. 1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member Volume 71, Issue 02 The news of toda reported b the journalists of tomorrow. NewSordoni gallery to open with Warhol Stark Learning Center construction updates Construction to conclude Aug. 2018. Students, faculty show mixed reactions ByToni Pennello Editor-in-Chief At a meeting about what the opening exhibit at the new Sordoni Art Gallery should be, director of the gallery Heather Sincavage said the answer should have been obvious. "We all agreed that we wanted it to be a Pennsylvania based artist;' she explained. "The President (Dr. Patrick Leahy) said a few times, 'you know, someone like Warhol:" So they bounced ideas around, threw out some Pennsylvania artists' names, and couldn't seem to decide. "We were finally saying, OK, who has the cachet of Warhol? Duh, Warhol does," Sincavage said laughing. A collection of the famous Pittsburgh born pop artist's work will be shown in the gallery to usher in its opening at its new location, alongside the Karambelas Media and Communication Center on South Main Street. The ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place at 4:30 p.m. on Oct. 6, and the exhibit's opening reception will be at 7 p.m. on the S!EWARHOL, PAGE 3 The Beacon/Toni Pennello By Cabrini Rudnicki News Editor Construction taking place at the Stark Learning Center has served as a conversation piece since the spring 2017 semester, and has brought on mixed emotions for faculty and students. Wilkes University has recently started a project strengthening . the campus infrastructure - $4 million has been invested in construction meant to enhance the beauty and function of the university, according to a letter from University President Patrick Leahy emailed to students, staff and faculty last August. · The Stark Learning Center, a beacon for majors such as pharmacy, engineering, nursing and more, is receiving a major face lift which will total $6 million by the time construction is complete in August 2018. The school received $3 million in funding from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania through a RCPA grant, which was matched by university funding. The university plans to add new SEE STARK, PAGE 4 Relkcti11(~1 and rcmemhcrinvti Sept. I I, 200 I, page 8 r �.J The Beacon - September 12, 2017 News 2 News Have a breaking story or a press release to send? Contact the news editor: cabrini.rudnicki@wilkes.edu Beacon Briefs they just need to include them into some of their usual activities. For more information, contact Dr. Kimberly Niezgoda, Kimberly. niezdoda.edu. Compiled by Cabrini Rudnicki News Editor Blood Drive to Support Hurricane Harvey Relief Efforts On Tuesday, Sept. 19, from 10 a.m to 3:30 p.m.in the Henry Student Center Lounge, the university will hold an American Red Cross blood drive. The drive is an effort to assist in the ongoing Hurricane Harvey relief efforts. The project is a joint effort of Civic Engagement, Public Safety and Student Government. To sign up, go to redcrossblood.org and enter WILKESU to make an appointment. Any questions can be directed to Megan Valkenburg, civic engagement coordinator, at megan.valkenburg@wilkes.edu Willces' Halloween SK On Saturday, Oct. 21, Wilkes will hold the annual Halloween SK along the levee trail in Kirby Park. The fundraiser, which is for the Geo-explore Club, will have three categories: competitive runners, non-competitive runners and walkers. It begins at 2 p.m. The run/ walk also will feature a costume contest for participants. Wilkes students can sign up in the SUB during club hours, and will receive a discount with a Wilkes ID. Any questions can be directed to ellen. mook@wilkes.edu Be an IEP Conversation P..artner The IEP Conversation Partner program is looking for students and faculty to spend an hour or two a week speaking to international students involved in the intensive English Program. Participants do not need to plan special activities for their conversation partner, Bystander Intervention Program Looking for Volunteers The Office of Student Affairs, in collaboration with the Victims Resource Center of Luzerne County, are looking for volunteers to join a group of peer trainers who will present and discuss skills to intervene effectively when put in dangerous sexual situations. For more information, contact Associate Dean Philip J. Ruthkosky, Ph.D at Philip.ruthkoshy@wilkes.edu or Samantha Hart at Samantha. hart@wilkes.edu. Internship & Career Fair On Oct. 19, from 11 a.m to 3 p.m in the UCOM, join Wilkes University at their Internship & Career Fair for the opportunity to network with potential employers, or to find the right internship. Scholarship Opporttunity for Students of Polish Descent Luzerne County residents of Polish descent can apply for The Polish Room Committee Scholarship by writing a brief history of their Polish heritage, and a description of what heritage means to them. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate finacial need. The writings must be submitted along with the applicant's name, WIN and contact information, and given to Luciana Musto in the Alumni House. Email is also acceptable. Place "Polish Heritage Scholarships" in the subject line. The submission deadline is 4:30 p.m. Oct. 6. Late applications will not be accepted. For more information, visit wilkes.edu/polishroom. / Wilkes University Student Government notes By Andre Spruell Opinion Editor 7 On Wednesday, Wilkes University's Student Government held its weekly meeting. "'-the school year is still getting started, the meeting was primarily discussing upcoming projects. The Club Hub Work Study, which is only institutional as opposed to federal and only open for non-student government members, requested $10,200 for work study and an additional $5,000 for the club's supplies. After a few minutes of deliberation, the members voted to allocate the requested fun ds. The major projects discussed at the meeting were Homecoming 2017" and this year's fall event. The theme for this year's Homecoming is "Bringing the 50s Back to Life," as it will take place the weekend of Oct. 5 to 7 with a special event taking place each day. Oct. 5 is when the pep rally will be taking place from 6 to 9 p.m. on the Greenway, or the UCOM if it rains. The entertainment includes a "drive-in" movie screen, life size Yahtzee, the game Operation, hula hoops, a Coca-Cola _ring toss, and more, truly embodying the 50s. Oct. 6 is the Homecoming dance, which takes place from 7 to 11 p.m. and will have shuttles running from 6 to 11 :30 p.m. The dance will include life size iconic 50s images. For tickets, it was discussed to have the tickets priced at $5 or $10 and possibly being able to get two tickets for $15 if the final ticket price becomes $10. Oct. 7 is when the football Homecoming will take place at 1pm as the Colonels will take on Widener University. Before kickoff will be the presentation of the this year's Homecoming court. The total requested money for Homecoming weekend was $26,285.56 or $28,785.56 depending on if the final ticket price for the dance will be $5 or $10. The Fall Event was the other project discussed in the meeting. It takes place Oct. 20 from 4 to 8 p.m. with the theme being "Wipeout;' the hit T.V. competition show. The total requested budget for the event was $6,900, possibly $5,900 if the log slammer obstacle course gets taken out. Other notes included that this year's freshmen class is the 2nd biggest class to enter the university behind this year's sophomore class. . �The Beacon - September 12, 2017 News 3 WARHOL Contin~ed from front page same day. The exhibit will run through Dec. 20. Sincavage said that it was not as difficult to acquire the pieces as one might think - and that she already had the opportunity at the institution she worked at prior to Wilkes, thanks to the Andy Warhol Foundation. According to their website, the foundation's mission is "the advancement of the visual arts." To do this, they take the vast and diverse work Warhol left behind after his sudden death in 1987 and make them available to institutions that may not otherwise have the means to acquire Warhol pieces. One of those institutions was the University of Maine at Presque Isle, Sincavage's previous place of employment. There, she said she was overseeing about 160 of Warhol's polaroids and a number of prints. She said she has curated two Warhol exhibits in the past, but this one is - "by far" - the most extensive. "The goal of this whole program, the goal that the foundation had set out, was to make Warhol accessible;' Sincavage explained. "It's funny though, as you kind of get into it, that also means there is an endless amount of stuff to choose from:• To curate the exhibit, Sincavage first had to choose a theme. "Warhol did so much work," she explained, "it was really about how I was going to approach Warhol to begin with. Was I going to hone in on a theme of his, or was I trying to go more like his catalogue The Beacon/ Toni Pennello Sordoni Art Gallery Director Heather Sincavage stands in the new gallery with some of famous pop artist Andy Warhol's work. Sincavage is currently in the process of hanging all of the pieces before the exhibit's opening on Oct. 6. "The fact that we've been able to say that raisonne?" that when he was looking at this, he was able we're opening the Sordoni with Warhol It ended up being a mix of the two, she to create this, and when he created this, pop is a bit of a buzz;' she said. "There's a lot said. culture then ate it up and started throwing of excitement around this. I think the community is . . . really looking forward to "Because he is the pop artist, because he it back out;' she said. is sort of of reflecting on pop, and reflecting She used the example of the 10 piece it. I really think it's going to be the place to on culture, I decided to approach it in a way Marilyn Monroe set that the gallery will be." The new facility at the Sordoni matches show. Aside from the 10 screen print portraits, Sincavage included the publicity the prestige of the artist opening the exhibit, photo of Monroe that War~ol worked from, she added. "The facility is just stunning," she ·said, and several portraits done by other artists at the same time that were "a little more telling a story that a photographer described it as "a mini MOMA." interpretive." "It's really nuts. It really does have a Sincavage also has many ·rare polaroid photos taken by Warhol, which he used for presence about it that makes you feel like you're in a big city gallery;' she said. commissioned portraits. "I really can't believe that this is my job. Sincavage said that the response to the opening exhibit has been one of excitement, I can't believe I'm working in this facility:' For more information about the gallery even though many of the details are still not and its opening exhibit, visit wilkes.edu/ public. sordoniartgallery. The Beacon/ Toni Pennello A 10 piece set of Warhol's screen prints of Marilyn Monroe will be on display at the exhibit, as well as the original' publicity photo the artist worked from and photographs of Monroe by photographers in response to Warhol. For morepbotos ofthe exhibit in progress, visit our website at: thewilkesbeacon.com ysb rbs9 9:i.clq .grroo1 tm~; r �.J News The Beacon -,September 12, 2017 ·STARK Continued from front page classrooms, furniture, and update the facade of the building, Ongoing constructions have led to closures of areas of the building ~d entry ways. "Although we will continue to have the East wing of stark closed for construction for a few more months, the end result will be a total transformation of a 1957 area into a start of the art facility that was designed to serve the students," says Charles Cary, the executive director of Facilities. 1his new area will contain new art labs, including, two new flex labs, an industry collaboration lab, an additive manufacturing lab, an interdisciplinary collaboration lobby, a collaboration corridor, new restrooms, an innovation hub area, as well as seven collaboration rooms. Construction is scheduled to be completed Aug. 1, 2018; however, the university is currently ahead of schedule, and expects to complete it earlier than that. While many students may be grumbling about the project for its hindrance on their daily lives, others remain optimistic about the improvements to the university. "I think the renovations are coming along nicely, and will make the building more enjoyable;' says Sam Meehan, a sophomore Computer Systems major. Mixed emotions aren't exclusive to students - many faculty members have expressed criticism as well. "I have concerns over safety because many of the exits have been closed. If there was a fire, where would people go?" asks Dr. Barbara Brecken, an associate professor in the Department of Mathematics and Sciences. "There has been a lot of difficulties for people with disabilities entering the building," says Professor Frank Sullivan. Past entrances have been temporarily changed in order to accommodate construction. Other construction projects being worked on at this time include Schmidt Stadium, Waller Hall, Ralston Athletic Complex, and the addition of signage across campus. a.8' @wUkesbeacon : , cabrini.rudnicki@wilkes.edu 4 Courtesy of Wilkes Marketing A digital rendering of what the inside of the Stark Learning Center is planned to look like when renovations are complete. The center is estimated to be finished in August 2018. Students celebrate new media and communication center, thank donors By Cabrini Rudnicki News Editor Editor's Note: Amanda Bialek, who represented the student body in her speech at the dedication of the Karambelas Media and Communication Center, is the Lif e, Arts and Entertainment Editor f or 1he Beacon. On Aug. 31, Wilkes University opened the newest addition to its campus. The Karambelas Media and Communication Center opened on 141 S. Main St. next to UCom and across from Public Safety. The Karambelas Media and Communication Center is now home to Communication Studies students and faculty, and houses all of the department's co-curriculars - including the student run TV station, radio station and public relations organization - in one building. The project, which started in August of The Beacon/ Toni Pennello From left: Clayton Karambelas;Theresa Karambelas; University President Dr. Patrick Leahy; communication studies chair Dr. Mark Stine; and junior communication studies student Amanda Bialek spoke at the dedication of the new center, along with Thomas MacKinnon, vice president of university advancement. 7 2016, was supported by, and named for, Clayton and Theresa Karambelas. The couple donated one of the largest donations in the school's history. While the couple asked that the exact figure of their donation not be disclosed, construction of the 14,000 square foot space cost a total of $4 million. Also in the building is cutting edge technology for the different media platforms, including a radio studio, a centralized newsroom, a television studio, and classrooms with cameras installed in order to better monitor public speaking. The dedication of the center included speeches from Thomas MacKinnon, vice president of university advancement; Dr. Mark Stine, the chair of communication studies; Amanda Bialek, a student in the department; University President Patrick F. Leahy, as well as Clayton and Theresa Karambelas. At the opening, students from the department also had a chance to personally express gratitude. Around 45 students entered the room at MacKinnon's cue, shaking hands with the Theresa and Clayton, as well as the other speakers. As well as acknowledging the Karambelases, the future was also a much discussed topic at the opening. "This building has been designed to create a synergy and atmosphere of collaboration, which we believe will lead to hundreds of creative and exciting projects;' Stine said. Student Amanda Bialek, a communication studies major, shqwed enthusiasm and appreciation for the center on behalf of her fellow students. "It [The Karambelas Media and Communication Center] will be a home for thinking, for learning, for exploring, for experimenting, for researching, for creating, and for collaborating for many years to come:' Leahy beamed when it was his chance to speak at the event. "We hope for nothing more for you students to become individuals like Clayton and Theresa Karambelas;' he said. The Karambelases also had chances to speak, both honored and excited to see the fruition of their hard work. "I want you to know that I was reduced to tears at the beginning of this metamorphosis;' said Theresa Karambelas in her emotional speech, "but at the same time it was exhilarating to see the addition to the always evolving Wilkes campus:' The Karambelases have donated to a number of other projects on campus, including the Henry Student Center atrium, the Darte digital marquee, the pergola on the Fenner Quadrangle, the Cohen Science Center's staircase, and the Karambelas East Campus Gateway. SEE KARAMBELAS, PAGES . �The Beacon - September 12, 2017 5 News KARAMBELAS Continued from page 4 staircase, and the Karambelas East Campus Gateway. Clayton Karambelas had graduated with a business administration degree from Wilkes in 1949, and he and his wife had gone on to own businesses such as Boston Candy Shop & Restaurant and C.K Coffee. The two were previously honored the University's President's Medal in 2016. Communication students throughout campus have been ecstatic about the opportunities that await them because of the new addition to campus. Jackyla Moye, a Sophomore Communications major, remarked on the beauty of the building. "I think the media center is very beautiful. It has a high-tech feeling to it." As well as the Communications department, the building will also house the Sordoni Art Gallery, set to open in October. @wilkesbeacon cabrini.rudnicki@wilkes.edu For more photos from the dedication, visit our website at: thewilkesbeacon.com. The Beacon/ Toni Pennello Clayton and Theresa Karambelas, the namesakes ofThe Karambelas Media and Communication Center and many other locations on campus, delivered heartfelt speeches at the dedication of the center. Hurricane threat reminds students of flooding in Wilkes-Barre By Isaiah McGahee Asst. News Editor The destruction left in Hurricane Harvey's wake is unprecedented, with such destruction so widespread, reminiscent very much of 2005's Hurricane Katrina. A category 4 hurricane, Harvey dropped more than 50 inches of rain on Southeast ~exas, namely Houston, and parts of Southwest Louisiana over the span of a week, according to the NOAA/WPC meteorologist David Roth. With a death toll of 20 plus, according to the Los Angeles Times, 28,000 square miles of land flooded, according to early estimates by Brad Kieserman, vice president of disaster services operations and logistics for the American Red Cross, and 32,000 displaced victims, according to Texas state and emergency officials, the impacts of Harvey are far-reaching. As the southern United States attempts to rebuild from this disaster, its residents also brace themselves for another pair of storms, Irma and Jose, perhaps even more devastating than Harvey. Irma, a category 4 storm, and Jose, currently a category 3 storm appear to be on track to touch down along the east coast, according to the National Weather Service. As the south recovers from Harvey and awaits the arrival of Irma and Jose, members of the Wilkes University community stand in solidarity and empathize with those affected. While Irma and Jose' direct path is still being established, Pennsylvania appears to be a potential target, including the Northeast region. This is of obvious concern to students at Wilkes and citizens of Wilkes-Barre in general. The city of Wilkes-Barre is certainly no stranger to hurricanes and the devastation that comes along with them. In 1972, Hurricane Agnes dumped more than 12 inches of rain in 24 hours, causing the Susquehanna River to flood most of Luzerne County. More than 25,000 homes and business were destroyed in the aftermath, according to the Times Leader. Then in 2011 , Hurricane Irene significantly affected the area, causing a severe scare in Wilkes-Barre and Kingston, and flooding adjunct parts of Luzerne County, including Forty Fort and West Pittston. Students across Wilkes University expressed their concerns about the potential of the coming storms. 'Tm concerned, especially noting this area's history with floods ... These things are unpredictable, adding to the concern;' said Shawn Austin, a sophomore communication studies major. When asked if he'd seen any concern around campus about the growing threat, Austin said "I haven't seen much concern (on campus) about the recent and upcoming weather, but off campus I have . . . Maybe it's a generational thing, that in itself, may be problematic:' "I watched the weather expressly last night, it's scary;' said Catherine Tuman, a junior pharmacy major. Although Northeastern Pennsylvania is currently untouched, students around campus are certainly connected to and feeling the storms' effects. Jordan Austin, a freshman at Wilkes, expressed sympathy for family currently being impacted. "I have family in Florida who are being evacuated. Hopefully everything will be OK;' Austin said. Austin is not the only one with family being directly impacted. .Eric Pincofski, a junior pharmacy major, also shared his family's close ties and concern. "My family has a home in Ft. Myers, that's of obvious concern. Citizens there currently have no access to gas and water;' Pincofski shared. Anyone seeking to contribute may do so via The Greater Houston Community Foundation at ghcf.org. In addition, in association with the American Red Cross, Wilkes University will be hosting a blood drive on Sept. 19. @wilkesbeacon isaiah.mcgahee@wilkes.edu Want to join the American Red Cross in the effort to replenish critical blood supplies in the wake of Hurricane Harvey? To donate blood, visit redcrossblood.org and enter code WILKESU to schedule an appointment. The drive . will take place from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Sept. 19 in the Henry Student Center Lounge. r �_J The Beacon - September 12, 2017 News 6 Wilkes chapter of Pharmaceutical Fraternity receives international honor ByToni Pennello Editor-in-Chief Wilkes University's Delta Omicron chapter of Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity was named a top performing chapter for the 2016-2017 school year at the fraternity's 58 Grand Council Convention in Naples, Florida, which took place from Aug. 1 to 5. Delta Omicron was one of 36 chapters who received the award out of 110 chapters. Awards are based on a point system factoring in things like community service, involvement, grades, philanthropy and more. The Wilkes Chapter earned 93% of the possible points. According to Dr. Vicky Shah, an assistant professor of pharmacy as well as the adviser and grand council deputy of the chapter, it is unusual that a small school like Wilkes gets such a high rank. "Chapters can get the top ten awards ... those are mostly the bigger Universities. For us being such a small school and getting a top performance award, it's very rare;' he explained. "We got 93%, and to be nominated for a top performance award you need anything above 85%, so we were up there," he added. Shah also said that the chapter ranked 11th or 12th in the entire fraternity. "We were right there for the top ten;' he said. Katy Campf, corresponding secretary of the chapter and P3 student, said that chapters enter with a "Chapter of the Year" form. "Everyone is eligible to submit, but you have to be up to date on dues and you have to be in good standing with the organization;' she explained, adding that not every chapter submits. Shah estimated that around 75% of all chapters submitted, saying that around 85 or 90 submitted in total. Students from the chapter who attended the biannual conference were Antonia Gobo, Leslie Shumlas, Campf, Bethany Chmil, Kelly Sones and Nicole Jankowski. Shah was also in attendance. "We're an international fraternity because we have chapters in the Bahamas and Canada, so it's a chance for us to get all together in one spot, and basically we do . everything relating to Kappa Psi," Campf explained. "It's really cool, and a great opportunity to network. Over 650 brothers were there, which is huge." Shah added that the chapter was selected for one of three presentations at the conference. · "I presented along with Katy and Beth. They had an opportunity to present at a national level;' Shah said. While it may be confusing to hear women of the chapter referred to as brothers, it is common in fraternities, the group said. Delta Omicron is composed of a large proportion of women, but that is not reflected across the board. By Sp< 'I fall Tot fret the ros t foe nlll Courtesy of Wilkes Marketing Students from Delta Omicron, the Wilkes chapter of Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity visited the fraternity's biannual convention in Naples from Aug. 1 to 5. From left: Antonia Gobo, Leslie Shumlas, Katy Campf, Vicky Shah, Bethany Chmil, Kelly Sones and Nicole Jankowski. "There are still male only chapters," Campfsaid. "That's changing little by little. Over the last year, three of the male only chapters started incorporating women there as well, even if it's just one or two," Shah said, explaining that the pharmacy school at Wilkes has a higher ratio of women to men, so that is reflected in the fraternity chapter. ~ @wilkesbeacon - , toniann.pennello@wilkes.edu Psychology students, faculty, present research to the.APA Research explores reasons for activism, feminist identification and related stress levels By Cabrini Rudnicki News Editor On Aug. 3 to 6, students from Wilkes Uni~ sity traveled to Washington, D.C. to present research to the APA, a common abbreviation for the American Psychological Association at the association's convention. Associate professor of psychology Jennifer Thomas and assistant professor of psychology Ellen Newell led the project. The project focused on the factors that inspire activism in things that reduce prejudice and discrimination, as well as the effects of said behavior. Four students were involved in the project, including: Lydia Martin, a 2017 Wilkes Graduate of North Bernice, Maine; Samantha Gnall of Columbia, New Jersey, a senior psychology major with neuroscience and women's and gender Studies minors; Caitlin Barat, a senior psychology and Criminology dual-major, of Hanover Township; as well as Laura Kessler, a junior psychology major with minors in art, Spanish, and women's and gender studies, from Watsontown, Pennsylvania. The team surveyed more than 500 people, asking questions on the participant's mental and physical health, views on sexism, discrimination, if they identify as a feminist, as well as if they would take steps to confront and reduce sexism. Two presentations steamed from this research. The first discussed the effects of whether identifying as a feminist sparked desire to take activism. The second presentation demonstrated that stress levels when taking actions to reduce sexism and discrimination for women are higher for feminist identifying women than non-feminist women. The research concluded that while feminist identification helps people to take activist actions, it also makes the process more stressful. The research will continue through the 2017 - 2018 school year. The group plans on studying whether, and if so, how, feminist identification helps to provide coping mechanism for women faced with sexism. ~ @wilkesbeacon - , cabrini.rudnicki@wilkes.edu Do you like to write? Interested in current events? Want to get more involved? Write news for the Beacon. Contact us for more information. Cabrini Rudnicki, News Editor: cabrini.rudnicki@wilkes.edu Isaiah McGahee, Assistant News Edtor: isaiah.mcgahee@wilkes.edu rm as of ro ell ye to 01 V, ~ r, (: fi ( �The Beacon - September 12, 2017 Life, Arts & Entertainment 7 Life, Arts & Entertainment - - - - - - - - - - ~ - - - - - - - - - - - - - ~ --=-H::::a:..ve ~ a sto or want y;our event to be featured? Contact the Life, A&E Editor: amanda.bialek@wilkes.edu 16 years later: Remembering and reflecting on 9/11 By Amanda Bialek Life, Arts, Entertainment Editor Almost two decades ago, tragedy struck America. Four U.S. commercial airplanes bound for West Coast destinations were hijacked by 19 men affiliated with Al Qaeda on Sept. 11, 2001. The terrorist attacks that unfolded that day killed 2,977 people in New York, Washington D.C. and outside of Shanksville, Pa. Monday, Sept. 11, 2017 marksed the 16th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks and offered a time for reflection and remembrance. Jody Folk of Berks County, Pa. reflected on the devastating day in history that changed the lives of many people forever. At the time of 9/11, Jody Folk worked as a trader for Lehman Brothers, a global financial services firm with headquarters in New York City, NY. He worked on the seventh floor of the American Express Tower on 52nd and Park Avenue, directly across from the World Trade Center. Jody and his wife, Ri Folk lived locally in an apartment on 59th Street and Second Avenue of Manhattan. He remembers enjoying his peaceful 10 minute stroll from their apartment to work that day. "It was a beautiful Tuesday morning. It • was bright, sunny and all blue skies;' Folk said. "To this day, I still remember looking at Second Avenue when everything was normal:' What seemed to be a usual busy day at the trading desk, turned out to be a day that Folk would never forget. Folk described his workspace as an open, football sized room with employees at different computers and large television screens all over. "My assistant and I were sitting there and saw that CNBC news was on, and they showed that a plane went through the World Trade Center;' Folk said. At 8:46 a.m. on Sept. 11, 2001 , the hijacked American Airlines Flight 11 struck the north tower of World Trade Center setting it afire and leaving a hole in the building. Just moments after viewing this unsettling coverage on television, Folk made a phone call to his wife who just got off of the subway. "I called Ri right away because she worked two blocks south of the World Trade Center at the New York Hospital. Already with just the one plane in there, I just had a feeling something wasn't right;' Folk said. At 9:03 a.m. on Sept. 11, 2001, another hijacked airliner, United Airlines Flight 175 crashed into the south tower of the World Trade Center causing an explosion. "As I was watching the news, they showed the second pl~e go flying in, and then of course we knew that something was really going on;' Folk said. He remembers how everyone on the trading floor was concerned and upset, as many of them had family or friends who worked in the World Trade Center. "There was chaos on the trading floor because for lot of people their husbands worked at one place and their wives might have worked at another firm," Folk said. By 9:43 a.m. on Sept. 11, 2001, the American Airlines Flight 77 crashed into the Pentagon, sending smoke billowing into the air. 'J\t that point, people started to really break down on the trading floor. They were screaming and people were crying;' Folk said. "I half expected buildings nearby to start collapsing. We thought we were under some kind of attack and that people were going to continue dropping bombs on the city;' Folk said. Around 10 a.m. on Sept. 11 , 2001, everyone at Lehman Brothers was told to leave work and go home. "I went out into the street and I was right on Park Avenue, and it was just waves of people at that point just walking down the avenue in silence. I don't remember hardly any cars being on the streets. There were just masses of people walking up the avenues, and every once in awhile you would hear somebody break down and cry or scream. People just started to jump out the windows. That part of it was just horrible," Folk said. The south tower collapsed at 10:05 a.m. on Sept. 11; 2001. By 10:28 a.m., the north tower had collapsed from the top down flooding the streets with more smoke and debris. "When those two towers collapsed, I felt like part of the city was lost. I felt like part of our country was lost;' Folk said. Years before 9/11, Folk worked on the 101st floor of the World Trade Center. The indivduals who worked in the World Trade Center and the towers themselves meant a lot to Folk. "The year prior to 9/11, I almost to.o k another job at Cantor Fitzgerald's in the World Trade Center, which was a firm that really lost almost all of their employees;' Folk said. He lost quite a few friends who worked at that firm. However, he was able to connect Design by Todd Espenshade with one severely injured survivor who worked at Cantor Fitzgerald. Folk met Lauren Manning through a mutual doctor in New York.~Folk was battling skin cancer at the time while Manning was receiving treatment for the catastrophic burns on her body from the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Over 82 percent of her body was burned, leaving her battling for her life. ''I'll never forget what a great attitude she had," Folk said. To this day, 9/11 is a very emotional day. for Folk like many others. It is a day of remembrance and a time for honoring the lives of loved ones lost. "We have a duty to devote at least a small portion of our daily lives to ensuring that neither Ameri ca nor the world ever forgets September 11;' Senator Bill Frist said. . . . . @wilkesbeacon ~ amanda.bialek@wilkes.edu r �...J The Beacon - September 12, 2017 • 2 bananas • 1/2 cup chocolate chips • 1 tsp coconut oi • 2 graham crackers • 3 large marshmallows 8 Life, Arts & Entertainment 1. Stice bananas into 1os1ices. 2. Crush the graham crackers in asealed plastic bag. 3. Melt the chocolate chips w4th the ooconut • oil ii the microwave for 1 mrute, in 30 second inteMls. 4. Coat the bananas with chocolate, and lay them on wax paper oo a baking sheet 5. Sprinkle with graham crumbs. 6. Freeze for 20 minutes. Then sandwich : 2 banana slices together with melted J marshmallows. EnjoyU Rooipe from T.Agry Interested in writing for Life, Arts and Entertainment? Why not try all three? Contact Amanda Bialek at amainda. bialek@wilkes.edu I) Facebook.com/Wilkes~eacon 'tjJ' @WilkesBeacon e i t I: C V d Ii i! 0 a £ b ti } �The Beacon - September 12, 2017 Life, Arts & Entertainment 9 'Colonels Don't Stand By' program aims to empower students By Shannon O'Connor Staff Writer Sexual misconduct on college campuses is widely considered an issue plaguing the nation. Wilkes University aims to take a stand against this injustice, and is working to empower students with the Colonels Don't Stand By program. The program was started in 2014 by Associate Dean Philip J. Ruthkosky and a member of the Prevention Education Specialists at the Victim's Resource Center. It was originally an initiative to promote bystander awareness, but has grown into an important program. One of the main components of the program is the Bystander Intervention Program. Title IX coordinator Samantha Hart said, "[This is] a program that is geared toward empowering students, faculty and staff to take accountability in being part of the educational prevention, and the response, of sexual assaults that are occurring, not only on our campus, but nationwide:' During Welcome Weekend, incoming freshmen listened to a presentation by a member of the Victim's Resource Center. Students were informed how to safely help a person they may or may not know, and avoid a possible case of sexual violence and assault. Freshmen viewed a video created by Wilkes students called Colonels Don't Stand By. This short film explains a story of two people, a man and a woman, at a party and the process of how sexual violence occurs. The video concludes by showing how bystanders can step in and save someone from a negative outcome. Students who want to become involved in this prevention first hand program have the opportunity to go through a training process that will instruct them how to safely intervene in a situation that could potentially involve sexual misconduct. "I think it is important that everyone recognizes that we have a problem with sexual assault and consent in general, and that everyone is responsible for fixing the issue," Kaitlin Yurko, a member of the bystander program said. Students complete this training while accompanied by a faculty member and then begin the First Year Foundation courses. It is important for students to be able to talk to another peer that they can relate to more than an administer. "[Peer lead discussions is] one of the goals of our program and one of my philosophies, ... it could be a more profound message to have it said directly from a peer," Ruthkosky said. The peer led discussions allow students to become more vulnerable and engage in conversations they are not necessarily used to having. "It shows stud.ents that their peers care about everyone's well being on campus, and that students are willing to take the time to promote Bystander Intervention," Maverick Reed, a member of the bystander program said. Since most cases involving sexual violence are often personal and not openly discussed, "many of the successes of this program will go unseen," Ruthkosky said. Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf launched a campaign known as "It's On Us," back in 2016. This is a movement that encourages everyone to take a pledge in ending sexual violence on college campuses. Wilkes University followed this pledge and created another short film called "It's On Us" featuring students explaining that no matter who commits the acts, where they are committed, when they are committed, it's on us as a community to stop this violence. The message follows that it doesn't matter who the victim was, or whether we know them or not - students have to make ~ change, because they are colonels. Ruthkosky said it is an ongoing issue and Wilkes University is making a huge effort to combat sexual violence. These programs will continue to help empower individuals in the Wilkes University community to take a stand against a pressing issue. For students, faculty or staff interested in the Colonels Don't Stand By program, or in becoming peer trainers for the Bystander Intervention program please contact Associate Dean Philip J. Ruthkosky, Ph.D. at Philip.Ruthkosky@wilkes.edu or Samantha Hart at Samantha.Hart@wilkes.edu for more information and applications. ._..@wilkesbeacon ~ shannon.ocorinor@wilkes.edu ll 825-5166 • Wilkes .. r �_J The Beacon - September 12, 2017 Life, Arts & Entertainment 10 Crafting With 'lnstructions: 'U.se the yen to draw two fiorizonta{ sides- one on each of the thinner sides of the cerea{ 6ox, with one Cine a few inches hitJher than the other. 2. Connect the fines across the front and 6ack of the 6ox 3. Cut afontJ the fines. 'Fee{free to touch uy the edjJes if. you don't think it is straitJht enouah 4. Cj{ue the yatternedyayer to the cerea{ 6ox and trim excess yayer. 5. 'Use coforei taye as trim to CO\ler a{{ the edjJes of the 6ox. 6. Put folders, 6ooks or whatever efse needs a new home in your new iesk oraanizer! 1. Su_p_plies needed: • ♦ • • • • • 7 !:Emyty Cerea( 'Box Pen Scissors §Cue Patterned Payer Cofored 'T'aye �The Beacon - September 12, 2017 Life, Arts & Entertainment Lash out, be bold and Magazine. · To achieve the dark lip, use a matte lipstick in a dark burgundy or brown. As the weather gets colder and leaves For added volume, pair the lipstick with begin to change color, the shades of fall lip liner. Draw a very thin outlin~ on the mak~up trends are upon us. There is · outside of the lips and be sure to blend something for all to try. well. An easy way to blend is to take the Consider going bold · this fall with ring finger and just dab the liner. Make metallic eyeshadows. They brighten up the sure you are using a matte color because face and make the eyes pop. To achieve this too much shine will break the illusion look, use a metallic shadow on the eyelid of a volumized lip. Apply a little bit of and apply eyeliner generously making translucent powder on the lips to hold sure to use enough product to keep the your look in place. shadow from being too glittery. Physcian's If you're looking for a little bit more lip Formula gold highlighter bronze booster volume, you can try out a home remedy to trio was used in this look. make the perfect plump pout. Take an old As seen on the model, the darker liner gloss bottle and add in petroleum jelly to is well blended down into the upper fill about half the bottle. Petroleum jelly lashline. Use a flat brush. Make sure the will make sure your lips stay soft. The next brush is wet and apply the shadow at an ingredient to add is peppermint extract. angle pointing down towards the lashes. Rub the mixture over your lips. If done This is an important step to remember to correctly, you will feel a tingling sensation · tie the look together. on your lips. Another trend is the glowing eye trend, Fall is also the perfect time for wispy using very reflective colors on the eyes. lashes. The awake look is definitely a plus One way to get the glowing eye without as school is back in session. turning into a fairy is to use a highlighter "Full false lashes on your lash line as the shadow. invariably make your eyes look larger • Shadow generally has a tight and more awake," according to Good pigmentation. Makeup companies make Housekeeping. the color more vibrant by adding a lot of False lashes may seem daunting, but metallics and glitter. Highlighter is a very there are easy ways to apply them. Look for loose pigmentation, making it easier to lashes that already have glue applied. You brush on more color. Take a thick eyelid won't have to worry about putting on too brush and dampen it with a little water. much glue, or getting your eyelid stuck to Swirl the brush in the highlighter until your waterline. However be warned , these it sticks and test the color on your hand. lashes tend to fall off easily, so avoid them Continue these steps until you reach the on sweaty or rainy days. desired color. There are also new lashes that use Another trend that never goes out of magnets to attach. These are more for the style is the dark lip. The vampire lip or makeup buff as you generally have to touch a dark sultry lip pairs perfectly with the your eye quite a bit to place correctly. The colors of the season. sets come with two lashes per eye. Take "If it's the only thing peeking out the designated lashes and hold them to from beneath a hat, you want it to make your eye. One false lash will go under your a statement;' according to Glamour By Allyson Sebolka Staff Writer 11 old this fall season lashes and the other will go on top. Line up both sets and release. These lashes require no glue or mess, however you do need a steady hand. Next, dark liner around the eyes is in the Balmain fall makeup collection. It has made quite the splash. This trend is perfect to get that doe-eyed cute style with a little edge. Pulling off this trend is easy with a cute cat eye or a dark smokey eye. It is a great look for the pumpkin patch or a fun Halloween party. To achieve this look, use a dark pencil to outline your lower lashline. Then take a liquid liner and create a cat eye. When finished make sure the two connect as this will make your eyes appear more shapely. Another way you can get the dark liner look is to take an angled brush and use black eyeshadow on the bottom lashline. Take a smudging brush and work dark shadow into the outside crease and then use the angular brush .to work the black shadow along the upper lash line. This will give you a really deep, dark look. Perfect for those who like a little intensity to their makeup. Gold is also huge this fall. From nails, to eyes, to highlighter, gold is glistening everywhere. Harper's Bazaar shows a basic example of this golden makeup. No mascara, a little color to the face and the bright golden eyes. Go.Id makes your eyes stand out and looks great with every skin tone. For more information on fall makeup trends or if you are interested in any beauty or style topics being covered, contact Allyson Sebolka at allyson.sebolka@ wilkes.edu . Ma -Elf liquid eyeliner -NYXZazazu Loreal Paris highlighter -True Match illuminator: Ice the Lips NYX Matte liquid lipstick Christina Brand Wisp Lashes Physcian's Formula Super BB Bronzer .The Beacon/Allyson Sebolka " . . . .@wilkesbeacon ~ allysonsebolka@wilkes.edu Samantha Lanunziata models some of the makeup trends for the fall season. r �_J Life, Arts & Entertainment The Beacon - September 12, 2017 12 Wilkes University Club Day 2017 / -' ( / / \ / - -, \.,,,,,. 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Also on this date was Soundgarden's vocalist Chris Cornell's 53rd birthday, who was close friends with Bennington and who also committed suicide the same way about two months prior to Bennington. There are no definitive reasons why he took his life, but his anger and sadness has consumed his music from the beginning. Albums like Hybrid Theory, Meteora, Minutes to Midnight and A Thousand Suns were full of these emotions. However, I listened to these albums religiously about a decade ago and was too young to understand the intensity of his lyrics. In a post-Chester Bennington world, Linkin Park's new album One More Light finds new meaning. The album was released on May 19, 2017, and was mostly unpopular. One of the only popular songs was "Heavy" featuring Kiiara, which played on popular radio stations. People criticized the album for being too mainstream, but I believe that this is their best album to date. I will go through all 10 songs off of the album, discuss my favorite lyrics and explain why I like each song. Photo: Stefan Brending, License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/bysa/3.0/de/legalcode Bennington Nobody Can Save Me 'Tm chasing out the darkness, inside. And I don't want to let you down, but only I can save me. I've been searching somewhere out there for what's been missing right here:• Personally this is my favorite song on the album because of how clear the message is. These lyrics best describe how he was feeling at this point in his life. This song has mostly a rock song resemblance, but still includes some intricate beats. Halfway Right "All you said to do was slow down, but I was already gone. I scream at myself when there's nobody else to fight:' This is an interesting song, and these are the lyrics to the chorus. His verses are slow and it tells a short story that ends with, "then I woke up driving my car." This song is difficult to understand, but there is a lot of meaning to it. The contrast in the powerful chorus followed by a choir gives the song a nostalgic feeling. SEE CHESTER, PAGE 15 �. The Beacon - September 12, 2017 CHESTER Continued from page 14 Sharp Edges "Should've played it safer from the start. I loved you like a house of cards, then let it fall apart. All of the things I couldn't understand, never could have planned, they made who I Here's another song that when taken literally is about death and despair. It has a light beat to it, and a very catchy chorus. Towards the end of the song, he begins to sing, "We all fall down, we live somehow, we learn what doesn't kill us makes us stronger." This is another favorite. Sorry For Now "Best things come to those who wait, and it's bound to get rough on any road you take. But don't you ever have a doubt and make no mistake, I can't wait to come back when I'm going away." This song is different than most Linkin Park's music. Linkin Park's other vocalist, Mike Shinoda, sings on this song instead of his usual rapping, and these quotes come from last verse from Bennington. Shinoda's voice on the chorus and the computerized beat drops are worth listening to. am:' I s s Opinion Battle Symphony "If I fall, get knocked down, I'll pick myself up off the ground." This song is very catchy and Bennington sings the chorus beautifully. These lyrics are repeated as a verse at the end of the song, and relates to his life again. Most people can relate to it. Also, there is this computerized turn-table like sound on the intro and outro that is just awesome. Invisible "I was not mad at you. I was not trying to tear you down. The words that I could've used, I was too scared to say out loud. If I cannot break your fall, I'll pick you up right off the ground. If you felt invisible, I won't let you feel that. now." The message is direct. This was sung by Shinoda, and is very relatable." It is a lot like Sorry For Now, and has more of rock-type beat drops rather than a computerized beat drop. Overall, this song has great meaning and musical appeal. Talking To Myself "And the truth is: you turned into someone else. You keep running like the sky is falling. I could whisper, I can yell but I know that I'm just talking to myself.' This song is the closest to Linkin Park's old music. It is definitely a rock song, and captures the old anger that Bennington used to express in his old hard rock songs. Talking To Myself is a bit of an 15 earworm. One More Light "Who cares if one more light goes out in the sky of million stars? It flickers, flickers. Who cares if someone's time runs out, if a moment is all we are. We're quicker, quicker. Who cares if one more light goes out? Well, I do." Bennington dedicated a performance of this song to Chris Cornell, which is a sign that his death really affected him. This song is slow with a lot of depth in the lyrics. A light guitar solo at the end completes the mood of the song, and that compliments Bennington's voice. Heavy "I'm holding on, why is everything so heavy? Holding on, to so much more than I can carry. I keep dragging around what's bringing me down, if I just let go Ia be set free." This is clearly the most popular song on the album. There is a slight pop and rock feel to the song, and a IGiara high voice in contrast to Bennington's makes for a great duet. I enjoy the energy from both artists who both have powerful voices. Good Goodbye "Say goodbye and hit the road. Pack it up and disappear. You better have some place to go, because you can't come back around here. Good goodbye." This song seems like it doesn't belong on this album. Bennington · sings these lyrics for the chorus in his normal way but then Shinoda, Pusha T and Stormzy each have a verse that they rap. It is interesting to listen to them delve into different genres. The problem with Linkin Park's new album is that people were unaware of its existerice. Bennington's death made national news and suddenly people started to listen to their music again. Linkin Park and Bennington meant so much to me that his deat inspired me to enjoy his music again in a way that I could not before. I would recommend anyone who has ever enjoyed a Linkin Park song to listen to this album. Kory Grow who wrote, Chester Bennigton's Last Days: Linkin Park Singer's Mix of Hope, Heaviness in the Rolling Stone put into context: "Bennington's death is still ·resonating 'among his fans, who experienced a shock wave when the news reached the public. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline says it received a 14 percent spike in calls on the day after the news broke." ..,,,,_@wilkesbeacon , daniel.vanbrunt@wilkes.edu Suicide Prevention Some Warning Signs: • Verbal suicide threats such ~s, "You'd be better off without me." or "Maybe I won't be around" • Expressions of hopelessness and helplessness • Personality changes • Depression • Lack of interest in future plans Statistics: • Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the US, accounting for more than 1% of all deaths. It is the second leading cause of death among people ages 15-24. • More years of life are lost to suicide than to any other single cause except heart disease and cancer. • 44,000 Americans die by suicide each year. • Suicide rates are highest among adults between 45 and 64 at 19.6 percent. The second highest rate is 19.4 among those 85 years or older. • The rate of completed suicide among men with alcohol/drug abuse problems is 2-3 times higher than among those without a problem. • Women who abuse substances are at 6-9 times higher risk of suicide compared to women who do not. A suicide attempt is a clear indication that something is gravely wrong in a person's life. No matter the race or age of the person; how rich or poor they are, it is true that most people who die by suicide have a mental or emotional disorder. The most common underlying disorder is depression. 30% to 70% of suicide victims suffer from major depression or bipolar (manic-depressive) disorder. If you or someone that you know is contemplating suicide, please reach out the National Suicide Prevention Hotline that is available 24 hours a da at 1-800-273-8255 Source: Mental Health America, http://www.mental healthamerica.net;suicide r �.J The Beacon - September 12, 2017 . Opinion 16 PPL Electi:ic Utilities: Six ways to ·save energy and money B Al R b rt Y ana_ 0 e 5 Guest Writer Editor's Note: Alana Roberts is regional affairs director with PPL Electric Utilities, a major power supplier for central and eastern Pennsylvania. Welcome back to school! This is always a time of year when college students and campuses are full of excitement and energy. Speaking of energy, you' ll probably use plenty of it in the year to come, in between computers, table lamps, cell phones, TVs, hair dryers, and other daily must-haves. We've compiled six energy-saving tips aimed specifically at college students. Whether you're living off-campus or in a dorm, there's something here that can help you save. Those of you who are on the hook for a monthly energy bill can put the money saved to good use. And even if you're not directly paying an electric bill, it's still good for the planet to reduce the amount of energy you use. So check out these tips and see how they can help you: 1. Don't waste your cool. Electric fans cool people, not rooms. So if you're leaving a room for a while, turn off your fan. There's no benefit to running a fan unless someone's there to sit nearby. 2. Keep vents clear. Do you have one of those rooms with clothes, books and papers everywhere? It's OK, we won't judge. But you'll wantto make sure your stuff isn't blocking the heating and cooling vents, because then the system has to work harder and use more energy.to heat or cool your room. 3. Use smart power strips. Some appliances continue to draw power when plugged in, even if they're not being actively used. Examples include some printers, DVD players and computers. This stealthy demand is called "phantom power" or "vampire power," and it can account for up to 10 percent of power use in some homes. Smart power strips will automatically shut down power to devices that go into standby mode then restore electricity when the devic~s are switched on. Smart powei: strips · · save energy, and are much more converuent than unplugging the appliances by hand. · 4. Go slow and save. Slow cookers are probably a no-no in dorm rooms. But if you have an off-campus house or apartment, they're worth looking into since they use less energy than the stove and.oven. Slow cookers are convenient: You can fill them with ingredients in the morning, go out. and about during the day, and come home to a cooked meal at night. Plus, the larger ones ,. can hold enough food to let you entertaina couple of friends. And they're relatively cheap, running anywhere between $25 and $50 online. . (No slow·cooker? Make friends with your microwave, which also uses less energy than the stove and oven.) 5. Consider: LED bulbs. It's true that LED light bulbs are more expensive than traditional incandescent bulbs, and on a tight college budget, they might not be an option. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram! Facebook: The Beacon Twitter: @wilkesbeacon Instagram: @wilkesbeacon ... 7 If you're in a position to use LEDs, though, you'll benefit in energy and money · Accord.mg t o the u.s. D epartm ent savmgs. of Energy, residential LEDs use at least 75 percent less energy than incandescents and can last up to 25 times longer. So it's worth looking into LEDs, even if you can't replace every bulb. (Also, PPL offers instant discounts on LEDs at some retailers. You can find the nearest retailer at www.pplelectric. com/retailers.) 6.. Don't leave stuff on. It's the oldest, simplest energy-saving tip in the book-:- but it's still something most of us don't follow as closely as we could. Turn off lights, co~puters or appliance~ if they're not really servmg a purpose by bemg on. Also, turn things off when you leave your apartment, house or dorm room, just in case life takes you in a different direction and you don't return as quickly as you expected. We wish you good luck in class, and we hope it's a great, memorable, and energysmart year. • �. 8 The Beacon - September 12, 2017 17 Opinion 'We ~II float down here': Stephen King's 'It' movie reimagined NICK'S FLICK PICKS. · Nick _p· bu.ffand movies e By Nick Filipek Asst. Opinion Editor t Though many would agree that summer ends when the wave of "pumpkin spice" infused beverages and snacks hit the market, this summer seems to have squeezed out one last blockbuster gem with the reimagining of Stephen King's "IT''. In a world full of reboots and reimagined visions, many projects in Hollywood are deemed wmecessary or unwanted. Films like this however show that a "facelift," if done properly, can not only satisfy the original cult lovers of a franchise but reel in an entirely new audience for years to come. With high ticket sales across the country for the entire opening weekend, sold days before the projectors even started rolling, the "buzz" on this flick has skyrocketed After viewing it myself in a sold out theater, on a Thursday no less, I can see why this terrifying triumph of a film has everyone uneasy around clowns again. For those unfamiliar with the property in any respect, it's always best to start at the source material. Stephen King released his 18th novel "IT" in September of 1986, where it eventually took the top spot on Publishers Weekly bestselling book list in America that same.year. Just under four years later a four hour, two episode miniseries aired to mixed reactions from fans. The miniseries desperately tried to switch from past to present smoothly to tell the tale of a group of friends who must destroy "IT" and 30 years later must return to their hometown to finish the job. Like its feature film counterpart, the original had one element that made the story somewhat relatable, and that's the young talent. The main cast of seven children sold their fear and motivations far better than their adult counterparts do. It seems like there was no director on set for the "adult days" seeing as all the actors throw themselves so far into horrible melodrama that you can't believe someone was watching and got paid for this. To make things worse, as these actors overacted, there was cheesy 90's background music the whole time making it a task to sit and watch. The only adult seeming to not to phone in his performance is Tim Curry who played the spooky dancing clown Pennywise. His look and feel of the character would go on to frighten children and adults alike for years to come. Most likely it was his performance that inspired the start of many cases of coulrophobia, fear of clowns. As a child I wouldn't even look at the box let alone be brave enough to actually try to rent it from Blockbuster. If only I had known then that the movie would end so anticlimactically with the use of horrible effects - yes even for the 90's - and a bike ride. A copy of the book can be found on the second floor of the Farley Library, as well as the 1990 TV Movie on the first floor. This new iteration, directed by Andy Muschietti, known for directing the 2014 Film "Mama," takes a new approach to telling the story. Instead of trying to fumble between the past and present, this new version strictly focuses on the seven kids in their attempt to destroy the evil that plagues their town of Derry, Maine. These seven child actors do such an incredible job bringing their characters to life and keeping viewers interested throughout the whole movie. Not once do any of them come across as naive or whiny like most roles tend to portray children in the horror genre. They all deserve recognition and should be watched out for in future films or as future titans of the industry. Jaeden Lieberher ("St. Vincent"), Jeremy Ray Taylor, Sophia lillis ("37"), Chosen Jacobs, Jack Dylan <;;razer, Wyatt Oleff ("Guardians of the Galaxy") and Finn Wolfhard ("Stranger Things") ~e the reason this movie works, and works so well. Bravo to all of them. It was especially gratifying to see Finn Wolfhard, who you might recognize from the Netflix original series "Stranllfr Things," get to play a complete one-eighty from the role that made him famous. Last but certainly not least is Mr. Bill Skarsgard ("Atomic Blonde") who picks up the mantle of Pennywise. It was already a massive undertaking to redesign the clown that launched a million sleepless nights, but to actually embody evil incarnate is next to impossible. Skarsgard is absolutely terrifying and crushes the role in every sense. From his first moment on screen to his last, there is not a light moment as long as he is on screen, something Tim Curry couldn't always avoid. Skarsgard's performance gives the whole movie the weight it needs to work and is another performer who should be watched carefully for greatness. The best part about this movie was the ending, and that's not what it sounds like. At the end they confirm that the story of the adult versions of the seven characters will return to face down the clown in part two. This seems like a much smarter plan than trying to go back and forth, and not to mention, Hollywood loves a good sequel. It's also safe to say that if all the players stay in place for the sequel it actually could be a better than the original. I give this movie four out of five red balloons and encourage everyone to go out and see it. ~ • @wilkesbeacon nicholas.filipek@wilkes.edu Nick's Rating: 4/5 Red Balloons r �_J The Beacon - September 12, 2017 Opinion 18 Is summer break really a break for college students? By Andre Spruell Opinion Editor Also in some cases, there are students that have a regular paying job as well as having an internship because most internships do not pay but instead offer experience. 3. Summer School Recently, this has become common among many college students. The most common reason why students take summer classes is to catch up on credits they did not gain through classes. Students also take summer classes to graduate ahead of schedule or on schedule to those who fell behind with classes or those who joined college at a later age. Another reason is for college students to get credit during summer internships. This ties in with a summer job because taking summer classes are an added expense for college students, on top of all of their other school expenses. Just like everything else in college, summer classes also tend to be expensive for most students. As a result, if students have to take summer classes, the cheaper alternative is to take classes at their local community college because they might save hundreds of dollars at a less expensive institution. No matter what grade level a student is, we all have one thing in common: looking forward to the summer. Students love the summer for the sole fact that there is no school, and it is essentially a three month vacation. It also helps that while not going to school in the summertime, the weather is nice enough to do things like go to the beach or hop in a friend's pool. Despite all the fun activities people can do in the summer that they cannot do in any other season, for many college students, summer break is not really much of a break. Here are some reasons why: I. Summer Job Working during the summer is common for most students. The biggest reason is because college is too expensive. Most students work to help pay for school necessities like books, tuition, and even rent for students living off campus. Despite working countless hours during the summer, most jobs do not pay enough for students to cover all their college expenses in 4. Athletics most cases. For collegiate student-athletes summer Even though most students do not make break is not a time to just sit around and soak enough money to cover all of tlieir expenses, up the sun for three months. the saying "something is better than nothing" Summertime is a critical time for studentdefines why most college students have athletes because is a time for them to hone their summer jobs. Being able to cover some skills and get better. No matter whether their expenses is better than not being able to cover respective sport is in the fall, winter or spring, any. being in shape during the summer makes them In most cases, this is the activity that takes better prepared for their season. up most of college students' time during the Coaches will send out texts during the summer, which is the biggest factor as to why summer to check on their teams to remind them summer break is not really much of a break. to not forget about their sport. I know this to be 2. Internships ·true because my coach, Izzi Metz, constantly I could have included this under the job remains in contact with the team throughout category, but it needed its own section. the summer to remind us to continue to work The point of going to college is to have the hard in order to achieve our team goals. opportunity to study for four or more years Although most college students truly do to obtain a degree in order to work in the not have a real "summer break," we must not profession that students have put countless forget to enjoy our break as well because at hours of studying and thousands of dollars into the end of day, it is summertime. In order for to preparing for. college students to truly enjoy their summer Although school prepares students for what break, they must find the balance between to expect in their respective fields, it is stressed taking care of their responsibilities and having for students to take internships. This is the case fun with family and friends. because internships provide the real world Despite having summer jobs, internships, experience that professors simply cannot teach summer school and/or athletic responsibilities, in college. find that balance and next summer will truly I am also of the mindset that internships are feel how it is supposed to be. extremely important because by interning, a student can see first hand whether they want to pursue that profession after graduating or ~ @wilkesbeacon switch majors because they realize that they - , andre.spruell@wilkes.edu are not cut out for the profession. • ontact Andre Spruell t-0 write about it and get it off your chest. andre.spruell@wilkes.edu �. Sports The Beacon - September 12, 2017 19 Sports Want your sport covered? Deserve to be Athlete of the Week? Contact the sports editor: Luke.Modrovsky@wilkes.edu Wilkes recruiting efforts bring 84 student athletes to fall teams By Luke Modrovsky percent), women's tennis (20 percent), men's Lucas Snedeker tallied an assist with Danny utilize the incoming class's skills to qualify golf (14 percent), women's soccer (13 percent) McGinley and Jeffrey Eager-Heffner finding for a MAC Freedom tournament bid while and women's golf (0 percent). the back of the net in their first few games as Colonel Football will ·compete with the Class Wilkes University Athletics kicked off their Looking across the programs, some Colonels, McGinley once and Eager-Heffner of2021 in a combined MAC schedule. • fall sports season on Sept. 1. freshmen will find twice. Field hockey Men's and women's tennis They also welcomed a class of 84 it easier to find turf monsters Zoe will look to hone their recruits' freshman recruits to campus for a starting job on Stepanski and Ali skills prior to beginning their the 2017 fall semester (as of a 9/9 their particular Dunn have also traditional MAC Freedom roster update). team. According made notable schedule in the spring. Men's Crunching the numbers, to data and contributions on and women's cross country football naturally leads the total recent history, the the score sheet. will utilize their young number of freshmen on their toughest starting Stepanski has one student-athletes in a series on roster at 42. What might come job to land is in goal and one assist invitationals before competing as a surprise is the percentage the women's soccer and Dunn has one in the MAC Championships of freshmen on their entire program. After goal and two assists. in October. Lastly, men's golf roster. Forty six percent of their their run ended in _. These freshmen will play six matches and one entire roster consists of first ____V -- --- the Middle Atlantic have hit the invitational before testing their year student-athletes. Comparing Gregoire Conference Freedom Eager-Heffner . ground running Dunn team at the MAC Freedom to the rest of the fall athletic programs, they tournament last season, Coach Pho_tos Courte~y of in an attempt to gain or keep a Championships in April. only trail behind men's tennis (52 percent). Surnoski and his Lady Colonels Wilkes Ath let,cs starting position. Although team Here's to the next four years for these upWomen's golf is the only fall athletic team are destined for a hungry return with a camp can give a head coach an idea of what and-corners and as the saying from The without a freshman listed on its roster. talented roster of 31 players this season. an athlete is capable of, there is no substitue Hunger Games goes, "Let the games begins" The remaining freshmen percentage of total Some freshmen have already begun their for game conditions during the course of a and "May the odds be ever in your favor:' roster numbers are as follows: men's soccer contributions. Lady Colonel soccer player season. Anyone can make a wide open shot (33 percent), men's cross country (33 percent), Catherine Gregoire wasted no time netting her during practice. ~ @wilkesbeacon field hod<ey (32 percent), women's volleyball first career goal in her first career game against Men's soccer, field hockey, women's • luke.modrovsky@wilkes.edu (29 percent), women's cross country (22 Penn State Berks on Sept. 1. On the men's side, volleyball and women's soccer will look to Sports Editor W ilke s Fall Sports Schedules Football x-9/2 !~~!~h!!?,f~~ch x-9/3 vs. Ithaca, L 1-2 9/6 vs. Marywood, W 4-3/OT 9/9 @Arcadia, L 2-5 9/13 vs. Keystone, 4:00 P.M. 9/18 vs. Alvemia, 12:00 P.M. 9/19 vs. Moravian, 7:00 P.M. '9/23 @ Eastern, 12:00 P.M. 9/26 @U. of Scranton, 7:00 P.M. '9/30@FDU-Florham, 11:00 A.M. 10/4 vs. Elizabethtown, 7:00 P.M. '10/7 vs. Desales, 5:00 P.M. 10/ 11 @ Widener, 7:00 P.M. '10/14 vs. Manhattanville, 12:00 PM ' 10/ 18@ King's, 7:00 P.M. ' 10/21 vs. Del. Valley, 11:30 A.M. '10/26 vs. Misericordia, 7:00 P.M. ' MAC Freedom x-Connie Harnum Classic (4th place) Record: 1-3 (MAC-F 0-0) Home games @ Schmidt Stadium 9/2@ Muhlenberg, L 19-62 *9/9 vs. Lebanon Valley, L 0-36 *9/15 vs. Delaware Valley, 7:00 P.M. *9/23@ Misericordia, 1:00 P.M. *9/30@ Lycoming, 1:00 P.M. *x-10/7 vs. Widener, 1:00 P.M. *10/21 @FDU-Florham, 1:00 P.M. *10/28@ Albright, 1:00 P.M. *11/4 vs. Stevenson, 12:00 P.M. *y-11/11@ King's, 12:00 P.M. 'MAC x-Homecoming y-May or's Cup Record: 0-2 (MAC 0-1) Home games @ Schmidt Stadium Men's Soccer 9/1 vs. PSU-Berks, W 3-2 9/3 vs. Marywood, L 0-1 9/5@ Valley Forge, W 5-0 9/9 @ Moravian, L 0-1 9/14@Surnmit, 4:00 P.M. 9/16@Lebanon Valley, 4:00 P.M. 9/20 vs. Susquehanna, 7:00 P.M. 9/23 vs. Stevenson, 3:30 P.M. 9/27@ U. of Scranton, 7:00 P.M. *9/30@ Delaware Valley, 2:30 P.M. 10/4 vs. Lancaster Bible, 4:00 P.M. .'10/7 vs. FDU-Florham, 7:00 P.M. *10/11 vs. King's, 7:00 P.M. *10/14@ Desales, 3:00 P.M. *10/17@ Misericordia., 7:00 P.M. '10/21 vs. Eastern, 2:00 P.M. 10/25 vs. Penn College, 7:00 P.M. '10/28@ Manhattanville, 3:30 P.M. 'MAC Freedom Women's Soccer 9/1 vs. PSU-Berks, T l-l/2OT 9/4 vs. Muhlenberg, W 2-1 9/9@ Marywood, W 5-3 9/ 13 vs. Wtlliam Patterson, 7:00 P.M. 9/16 vs. Penn College, 2:30 P.M. 9/20 @ Susquehanna, 7:00 P.M. 9/23 vs. Arcadia, 1:00 P.M. 9/26 @ U. of Scranton, 4:30 P.M. '9/29 @ Delaware Valley, 7:00 P.M. 10/3 @Stockton, 5:00 P.M. '10/6 vs. FDU-Florham, 7:00 P.M . *10/ 10 vs. King's, 4:30 P.M. *10/14@ Desales, 1:00 P.M. *10/18@ Misericordia., 6:30 P.M. *10/21 vs. Eastern, 4:30 P.M . 10/24 @ SUNY-Cortland, 7:00 P.M. *10/28@Manhattanville, 1:00 P.M. 'MAC Freedom Record: 2-2 (MAC-F 0-0) Record: 2-0-1 (MAC-F 0-0) Home matches Home matches @ Schmidt Stadium @ Schmidt Stadium r �.J 20 The Beacon - September 12, 2017 Women's volleyball competes in San Juan By Ashton Gyenizs Asst. Sports Editor The Wilkes women's volleyball team travelled to San Juan, Puerto Rico this past week in search of new competition. The trip also served as a way to strengthen the bonds between the members of the team as well as experience a new culture. On day one of the competition in Puerto Rico, the Lady Colonels took on Widener University. Wilkes took the loss after three close sets that went in the favor of Widener. Game two of day one, was more of the same as Wilkes took another straight set loss from the Eagles of Bridgewater College. On day two, the team first faced off against Wesley College. Wilkes dropped the first set, but won the second in a close score of 25 23. The last two sets went in favor of Wesley to result in a Joss for the Lady Colonels. Wilkes' fourth match in Puerto Rico was against Simpson College. That match was all Simpson, as they defeated the Lady Colonels three sets to none. While Wilkes women's volleyball returned home winless, they returned as a closer and stronger unit than when they left. "I think this trip was definitely a great bonding experience for our team and a good way to start off our season," said senior captain Madison Scarfaro. .- • Courtesy of Head Coach Joe Czopek The volleyball team visited the Old San Juan's capitol building and the beach in their off time from games to experience the culture of San Juan, Puerto Rico. Courtesy of Head Coach Joe Czopek The Wilkes Women's Volleyball team gathered in uniform for a picture in Puerto Rico. Outside of competition, the team got a chance to explore and learn about the culture of San Juan, Puerto Rico. As a group, they enjoyed touring the city visiting sights such as Old San Juan's capitol building. They also enjoyed relaxing trips to the beach in their off time. To the members of the team, going to Puerto Rico was about more than just the sport of volleyball. . ''Not only did we play volleyball in an entirely new setting against some good teams," said Scarfaro, "but we were also able to experience the Puerto Rican culture." While the main focus of this trip was to see some good competition and play volleyball in a unique location, the team got more out of their trip to Puerto Rico than that. Alongside playing some challenging teams, the Lady Colonel volleyball team gained knowledge and understanding of a different culture. On top of that, they grew closer as a team which will help in the long run as their season progresses. On Wednesday, Sept. 13, the volleyball team will face off with Eastern at their first home and conference match. ~ @wilkesbeacon ~ ashton.gyenizs@wilkes.edu 7 Love sports? Always wanted to be a sports writer or photographer? Join the Beacon. Contact: ' Sports Editor Luke Modrovsky luke.modrovsky@wilkes.edu . �. The Beacon - September 12, 2017 Sports Field Hockey defeats Marywood in OT with goal from Megan Kane By Danny Van Brunt Managing Editor The Wilkes field hockey team defeated Marywood University at Schmidt stadium in an overtime 4-3 victory for their first win of the season and Head Coach Sara Myers' 100th career win. Wilkes University's Ali Dunn scored a goal at 4:18, assisted by Zoe Stepanski to take an early 1-0 lead. Marissa Surdy followed with a goal just before the first half ended on an assist from Megan Kane at 33:28. Marywood finally turned the corner in the second half. Jenna Dickey was assisted by Gwyneth Gleason for an early second half goal. Shortly after, Marywood's Karly Kaminsky tied the game at 49:53. The Lady Colonels briefly took the lead with another goal by Surdy assisted by Haley Gayoski, but only five minutes later, Lindsey Gladden from Marywood scored a goal at 61:20 from Meredith Yozwiak to send the game into overtime. To end the game, Kane scored the gameending goal from Dunn at 79:18. "We have the mentality that we want to score on every single corner.·Haley Gayoski shot the ball, I lifted it to Marissa Surdy and she found the back of the net;' said junior Kane. "It was so exiting to score the game winning goal. It was a great pass from freshman Ali Dunn, and it was so exciting when the whole team came out to celebrate our first win on our home field:' The Wilkes field hockey team lost their first two games at the Connie Harnum Classic against Susquehanna University and Ithaca College. Wilkes defeated Marywood for their first win and then dropped the game against Arcadia University, which leaves Wilkes University (1-3). Wilkes University will play their next three games at home, On Sept. 13, Wilkes will face Keystone College. On Sept. 16, Wilkes will face Alvernia University and on Sept: 19, they will face Moravian College. Wilkes 4, Marywood 3 Marywood University' O' 3' 0 - '3 Wilkes University'2'1' 1 - '4 First half - 1. WIL, Ali Dunn (Zoe Stepanski), 4:18; 2. WIL, Marissa Surdy (Megan Kane). Second half- 3. MAR, Jenna Dickey (Gwyneth Gleason), 35:49; 4. MAR, Karly Kaminsky, 49:53; 5. WIL, Surdy (Haley Gayoski), 55:33; 6. MAR, Lindsey Gladden (Meredith Yozwiak), 61:20; 7. WIL, Kane (Dunn), 79:18. Shots - MAR 14; WIL 16. Saves - MAR 9 (Kerri Mountz); WIL 7 (Dallas Kendra). Penalty Corners - MAR 9; WIL 4. Colonel athletics in brief Sept. I MSOC: Junior Camry Huff's hat trick earns Head Coach Mike Piranian his first win as head coach in victory over PSU-Berks, 3-2. WSOC: Freshman Catherine Gregoire scores in her first career game as the Lady Colonels draw 1-1 against PSU-Berks in the season opener and home opener at Schmidt Stadium. WXC: Team takes 7th at Misericordia Invitational. Freshman Autumn Pedron leads Lady Colonels with time of 18:45.1. MXC: Team takes 8th at Misericordia Invitational. Sophomore Franco Balbuena leads team with time of 17:19.5. Sept.2 · FB: Colonels fall 62-19 to Muhlenberg in non-conference action Sophomore QB Jose Tabora finishes 23-for-35 for 195 yards and three touchdowns. FH: Lady Colonels drop opener in the Connie Harnum Oassic against Susquehanna 4-3. Freshman 2.oe Stepanski. senior Keighlyn Oliver, and junior Megan Kane land shots in the bade of the cage in thelos.s. WVB: Womens \'Olleyball drops two matches in Puerto Rioo Classic, in San Juan. They lost their opening day matches to Widener and Bridgewater, each in straight sets. Sept.3 FH: Lady Colonels fall in consolation game to Ithaca, 2-1. Sophomore Amber Grohowski scores first career goal. MSOC: Men's soccer shutout in 1-0 loss to Marywood. Senior Tim Gallgher made nine saves as the netminder. WVB: Lady Colonels drop two on second day of PR Classic. Wtlkes toke a set against Wesley to lose 3-1. while dropping straight sets to Simpson. 21 Sept.4 WSOC: Lady Colonels earn first win against Muhlenberg. 2-1. Seniors Dianna Connor and Elena Denger each scored once. Sept.5 MSOC: Jeffrey Eager-Heffner (2), Col Hefner (1), Camry Huff (1) and Danny McGinley (1) all score in a 5-0 rout of Valley Forge. Sept.6 FH: Sophomore Megan Kane scores OT winner to help give Head Coach,Sara Mye•her 100th career victory. Senior Marissa Surely scores twice and freshman Ali Dunn nets one. Sept. 7 WVB: Junior Shayna Fehrle's 17 digs help down Clarlcs Summit. 3-1. Senior Alexis Morgan tallied season high 34 assists. Sept.9 FH: Senior Marissa Surely scores twice in a 5-2 loss to Arcadia, one assisted by junior Kayla Gronkowski, the other was unassisted. WVB: Lady Colonels fall in straight sets to Haverford and PSU-Berks in tri-match action MXC: Sophomore Franco Balbuena leads Colonel runners at Dutchmen Invitational, finishes 13th overall in 27:4627. WXC: Freshman Autumn Pedron paces Lady Colonels at Dutchmen with time of22:17.13. FB: Colonels stumble in home opener against Lebanon Valley. Freshman backup QB Wade Rippeon finishes 12-23 passing for 89 yards. WSOC: Senior Dianna Connor's hat trick leads Lady Colonels to 5-3 win over Marywood. Freshman Ema Sabovic and junior Nicole Harmer also score. MSOC: Colonels were shut out by Moravian Senior Tim Gallagher saves five shots in the 1-0 loo. Wilkes Fall Sports Schedules Men's Tennis Cross Country Womens Volleyball 9/16 &9/17@Bloom. Tourney 9/29-10/2@ ITA Regionals (@ Mary Washington) 9/30 vs. Albright, 11 :00 A.M. vs. Penn College, 4:00 P.M. 10/21 & 10/22@ MAC Individual Tounament (@ Ralston Athletic Complex) (Men and Women) 9/1 @Misericordia Invite (7th plac.e) 9/9@ Dutch. Invite (8th place) 9/23 @ Aggie Open 9/30@ Dickinson Short-Long Invite 10/7 @ Desales Invite 10/14@ Gettysburg Invite 10/28 @ MAC Championships (Delaware Valley) 11/11 @NCAA Mideast Regional, (Newville, PA) x-9/2 vs. Widener, L 0-3 vs. Bridgewater, L 0-3 x-9/3 vs. Wesley, L 1-3 vs. Simpson, L 0-3 9/7 vs. Summit, W 3-1 9/9 vs. Haverford, L 0-3 vs. PSU-Berks, W 3-0 *9/13 vs. Eastern, 7:00 P.M. 9/16 vs. Immaculata, 12:00 P.M. . vs. PSU-Harrisburg, 2:00 P.M. *9/19@Manhattanville, 7:00 P.M. 9/21 @Moravian, 7:00 P.M. 9/23 vs. Wesley, 1:00 P.M. @ Rutgers-Camden, 3:00 P.M. *9/27 vs. FDU-Florham, 7:00 P.M . 9/?,0 vs. PSU-Brandywine, 3:00 P.M. @ PSU-Altoona, 5:00 P.M. *10/3 @King's, 7:00 P.M. 10/5 vs. Lancaster Bible, 7:00 PM. Women's Tennis 9/22-9/25 @ ITA Regionals (@ Mary Washington) 9/23 & 9/24 @Bloom. Tourney 9/30 vs. Albright. 11:00 A.M. vs. Penn College, 4:00 P.M. 10/3@ U. ofScranton, 4:00 P.M. 10/21 & 10/22 @ MAC Individual Tounament (@ Ralston Athletic Complex) Results as of 9/9 Women's Volleyball (cont'd) 10/7 vs. Lebanon Valley, 10:00 A.M. vs. Centenary, 2:00 P.M. 10/9 vs. Marywood, 7:00 P.M . *10/11 vs. Desales, 7:00 P.M. *10/17@Delaware Valley, 7:00 P.M. y-10/20 vs. Morrisville State., 4:00 P.M y-vs. CatlDic Uni. ofAmerica, 6:00 PM. y-10/21 vs. Kean, 10:00 A.M. y-vs. Moravian, 2:00 P.M. *10/25 vs. Misericordia., 7:00 P.M. 10/28vs. Rutgers-Camden 11:00A.M. vs. Utica, 3:00 P.M. *MAC Freedom x- Puerto Rico Clasico y-Colone/ Clash Tournament Home matches @ Marts Center ~ecord: 2-5 (MAC-F 0-0) Home matches @ Ralston AJh/etic Qnnplex r �_J . 1)le Beacon---September 12, 2017 22 Anyw;,ne to give a ahout--out to? If you had to choose one thing about yoir program that you could improve, what woulditbe? New locker rooms. Other interest, or hobbies off ofthe field? Snowboarding. music. Game of'Ihrones, Rick and Morty, video games. What came first? 'Ihe chicken or the egg? Definit.ely the chicken. Scientifically proven. -, Shout out to my parents for traveling to every game. home and away and for the love and support no matter what. I wouldn't be where I am today without them. Shpttt out to my dudes on the team. Lets create some havoc in the conference this year boys! Last but most certainly not least, shout out to my ladies ESutton and Aislinn Speranza for being the best Starbucks~Iovin' friends an athlete of the week can ask for. �. - 2 The Beacon-September 12, 2017 ee - ots over two games. She 1 and a 2-1 victory over . · ing on campus? . . building would be the SUB. m there. I am mostly likely getting 'th my friends who I don't see there is good chance cau~ing a scene. · C)N~Jt the day and choose one thing about your . t you could improve; what ? rove the number of fans that to the games. This past week the team created a mini fan section believe it boosted our playing to enberg. I think it's important for s to support each other along ampus community. rests or hobbies off of the field? time, there is a 99% chance I am etflix with my roommates or th my rabbit DJ. hdluential person in your life? most influential person in my life is my ,, · jl1$t survived a heart attack this He beat the odds and is now a the 24% who survive. Five days after heait attack, he was on the sidelines . · · me play and cheering me on with ., :right beside him. They are both my fans. "Be Colonel" mean to you? • means representing the itively on and off campus. creates a community where come together as one under bol. �. _J The Beacon - September 12, 2017 24 THE BEACON Est. 19.36 Pa. e-..vspaper Association Member • The news of today reported by the journalists of tomorrow. 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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 2017 September 12th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2017 September 12 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/eda366d71448c87d4384479f8689c2cf.pdf fc680b5846ac531f19104c29f2d98520 PDF Text Text The Beacon - Se tember 19, 2017 w Est. 1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member Volume 71, Issue 02 EACON Poet visits Wilkes, encourages undergraduate creativity By Megan Stanley Staff Writer On Sept. 13, Wilkes University hosted visiting writer Tom C. Hunley. During the visit he conducted a poetry workshop with students. In the evening he gave a reading of his own poetry from "The State That Springfield Is In;' which feature monologues from The Simpsons characters, and "Here Lies;' a series of poems depicting his death in various different ways. Visiting from Western Kentucky University, Hunley is a professor in the MFA/BA Creative writing programs. He has authored four poetry collections and has written for literary productions such as "New York Quarterly;' "The Writers Chronicle;' and "Poetry Daily:' "His work is very real word;' said English Literature Professor Dr. Mischelle B. Anthony, who who met Hunley in January at a poetry conference. Anthony encouraged students who attended the afternoon workshop to use his education background to their advantage through a question and answer session toward the end. The workshop focused on the workings of both the subconscious and conscious as a team. Taking a technique from his book, "The Poetry Gymnasium: 94 Proven Exercises to Shape Your Best Verse;' Hunley taught the group about th~ Encyclopedic Braid technique. Before explaining the Encyclopedic Braid, Disaster preparedness top priority at Wilkes By Cabrini Rudnicki News Editor The Beacon/Steffen Horwath Poet Tom C. Hunley visited Wilkes on Sept. 13 to discuss his published works and lead a workshop. "Minimize the narrative and try not to tell Hunley discussed how poet David Kirby would create a marriage between stories. the story;' Hunley advised. ''.Avoid focusing One story would be personal, and the other on personal experience. Poetry should be impersonal, taken from the news or world centred for the audience and not the poet:' Taking facts from A. J. Jacobs' book, "The history. The unconscious mind would then form a poem, connecting ideas from both Know-It-All: One Man's Humble Quest to stories. SEE HUNLEY, PAGE 3 I )ri, c -1n ~ (oyic rcYicw, page 17 In the past month, the United States has had a historic opening hurricane season with the destructive appearances of Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma. The significant damage and costs have led many people to question the safety plans of their own area, as well as the future of the world's climate. · According to NBC News, 70 people died in the aftermath of Harvey, and it has cost the government more than any past national disaster except for 2005's infamous Hurricane Katrina. As stated by CNN, Hurricane Irma caused the evacuation of more than 50 million U.S. citizens, and was called the strongest hurricane in the Atlantic ever recorded by the National Hurricane Service. The city of Wilkes-Barre has previously suffered similar destructive damage in 1972 with Hurricane Agnes, which according SEE PREPAREDNESS, PAGE3 Colonels drop Friday night lights mah:h -up page I 9 r �.J The Beacon - September 19, 2017 2 News ·News Have a breaking story or a press release to send? Contact the news editor: cabrini.rudnicki@wilkes.edu Beacon Briefs Bystander Intervention Program Looking for Volunteers Wilkes' Halloween SK On Saturday, Oct. 21, Wilkes will be holding its annual Halloween SK along the levee trail in Kirby Park. The fundraiser, which is for the Geo-Explore Club, will have three categories: competitive runners, non-competitive runners and walkers. It begins at 2 p.m. The run/ walk also will feature a costume contest for participants. Wilkes students can sign up in the SUB during dub hours, and will receive a discount with a Wilkes ID. Any questions can be directed to ellen. mook@wilkes.edu Be an IEP Conversation Partner The Office of Student Affairs, in collaboration with the Victims Resource Center of Luzerne County, are looking for volunteers to join a group of peer trainers who will present and discuss skills to intervene effectively when put in dangerous sexual situations. For more information, contact Associate Dean Philip J. Ruthkosky, Ph.D at Philip.ruthkosky@wilkes.edu or Samantha Hart at Samantha. hart@wilkes.edu. Internship & Career Fair On Oct 19, from 11 a.m to 3 p.m in the UCOM, join Wilkei University at its Internship & Career Fair for the opportunity tc network with potential employers, or to find the right internship. The IEP Conversation Partner program is looking for students Annual Kirby Lecture Series to be held Oct. 5 and faculty to spend an hour or two a week speaking to international Wilkes students are invited to join the Interfaith Office in two students involved in the intensive English Program. Participants do upcoming retreats, hosted by the University of Scranton. The first ~ot need to ~lan special ac!ivities for their conversation partner, they retreat, The Soul Men's Retreat, is Sept. 29 to Oct. 1, for male students. JUSt need to mdude them m some of their usual activities. For more The second, open to all students, is The Mystery Retreat from Oct. information, contact Dr. Kimberly Niezgoda, Kimberly.niezgoda.edu. 20 to 2_2. Contact Kristin Osipower at kristin.osipower@wilkes.edu. Student Government notes By Seth Platukis Staff Writer This past Wednesday, Wilkes University Student Government held its weekly meeting. Amidst the third week of classes, the main portion of the meeting was discussion of the upcoming events within the next few weeks. On Oct. 21 the Geo-Explore Club will be hosting a Halloween SK run/walk along the levee trail in Kirby Park. Presidents of the dub, Mike, and Ellen, requested $1,250 which will be covered in the $5 cost of the run per student, up to 250 students. After multiple remarks · and suggestions wie made to the dub representatives, the members voted to allot the applicable funds. Next on the agenda was the continuation of events regarding fall events. Homecoming 2017 ticket sales will begin on Sept. 28 and will go on until the following week. Some minimal changes were discussed regarding the events, along with the major detail of ticket price. The cap of each year's budget was discussed, leading the members to a decision of upping the price to $10 for everyone, not expectations for t;ouples. A total budget of $26,285.56 was allocated. Also happening on Oct. 21, in the greenway there will be Fall Events happening involving food and inflatables. A motion was made to allow $6,900 toward these events, but after further discussion, a motion of $1,000 less was approved, bringing the total amount allocated to $5,900. This year's Student Government retreat funds and activities were also brought to attention. This year it will occur at Kamp Kresge 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 30. A total budget of $530 was proposed, and will be discussed further at a later date. All three upperclassmen groups thought highly of the idea. Some further comments were made about the Glassblowing Activity held on Friday in the Karambelas Media and Communication Center parking lot. Some old business updates included the Alumni Homecoming Fund Request, Capital Projects Fund Request, SG Community Service, and The Colonel's March. Committee updates were also spoken of from the IT, Spirit, and Operations Committees. In the concluding discussion, comments were made regarding some of the past events, including the concert and dub day, and upcoming events such as the blood drive, sports events, meetings for other dubs and councils, and further student government business. Editor's note: In last week's issue of 1he Beacon, a story about renovations at the Stark Learning Center contained several errors. A corrected version of the story has been posted on our website. 1hese errors included the fallowing: Sam Meehan was listed as a ''computer systems major." He is a computer science major. Dr. Barbara Bracken was quoted in the story, and her name was spelled incorrectly. Dr. Fred Sullivan was incorrectly reffered to in the story as "Frank Sullivan." 1he professor's department was incorrectly listed as "mathematics and sciences," when it should have been listed as the department of mathematics and computer science. 1he Beacon deeply regrets the errors. news..... ;..........2 life, a&e........:.. 7 spread............ 12 opinion.......... 14 sports............ 19 �The Beacon - September 19, 2017 News HUNLEY Continued from front page The Beacon/ Steffen Horwath Tom C. Hunley and Wilkes' English professor Dr. Mischelle B. Anthony having a fun chat together after the workshop on Wednesday. PREPAREDNESS Continued from front page to the National Hurricane Center, was the costliest hurricane in United States history at the time. The Times Leader reported in a retrospective 2009 article that the flooding caused $2.8 billion in damage, and led to more than 68,000 homes and 3,000 businesses being destroyed. The combination of current events and past trauma has caused student~ of Wilkes University to look at the hurricane season tith weariness. Justin Kraynack, Chief Risk and Compliance Officer, discussed the university's emergency preparedness for natural disasters. "We have plans in the Emergency Preparedness Desk Reference, a handbook given to students and faculty throughout campus;' he explained. The pamphlet can be found at the Public Safety building, freely available to any interested students. In the reference book, the University Administration outlines such things as flooding ·safety. For example, the book asks student and faculty to call Facilities Management, close doors and windows to prevent further flooding and stay away from flooded area until staff electricians have deactivated all electrical circuits. Become the Smartest Person in the World;' Hunley told the group that by using his conscious mind to explore the facts, his unconscious mind was able to work and be creative. He then used the facts from the book and created a poem. By connecting the facts together, the workings of the unconscious mind were revealed. The poem produced, called "Out of Body Experiences;' depicts notions of failure and ambition, whilst tackling the idea of false credit. "I didn't know I was thinking about accomplishment versus real credit. As people generally experience way more failures than successes, this isn't surprising. We can use all these facts to find out what we're really thinking about:' Students completing the workshop then used this technique to create their own poetry. Students used facts from "Kesha was born with a tail" to "frost nip is what you get before frost bite;' and "banging your head against a wall burns 150 calories an hour" within their poems. Hunley said that workshops of this kind can be useful for all types of majors. "Everybody has a good poem in them. 3 Poetry adds an extra pleasure to your life:' The poet also acknowledged the inspiration young students bring to his own creativity. "Students keep my imaginations fresh. Young people have a lot of energy, and undergraduates are more risk takers compared to graduates who have had their work rejected and sometimes play it safe. Undergraduate students write with abandon and I also want to write in abandon:' For more photos from the workshop, visit our website at: ewilkesbeacon.com The book features this type of instruction and reference for all kinds of emergencies. "We tend to get the aftereffects of the hurricane, like high winds, tornados, and flooding;' said Kraynack. "We check the projected data of the National Hurricane Service. Generally, we see them 10 to 15 days away, so we have time to monitor and plan in advance:' Timothy Lavoie, a freshman medical laboratory science major, was initially frightened by the current events, but also viewed it as scientific proof of a much discussed, controversial topic in the political climate. "I think it confirms that global warming actually exists:' LTC Mark A. Kaster, an earth and environmental science professor, viewed it instead as evidence of the shifting climate. "You can connect the dots and assume there is a correlation between the amount of storms and climate change, but I can't say Hurricane Harvey, Hurricane Irma, or Jose are due to global warming because they are naturally occurring;' Kaster said. "It took Mother Nature hundreds of millions of years to convert sunlight coming in;' said Kaster. "We are burning through that stored sunlight in the matter of a few decades. It doesn't take a Ph.D. to realize that we are contributing to that curve [of data showing climate change]:' Courtesy of the Wilkes Archives @wilkesbeacon cabrini.rudnicki@wilkes.edu Wilkes University in 1972 after Hurricane Agnes, which brought historic flooding to the area, leading to more than $2.8 billions in damage. r �.J The Beacon - September 19, 2017 News 4 ·'The Red Liquid of Life:' Wilkes to host blood drive Drive aims to help restore blood supplies in the wake of hurricanes Harvey and Irma By Seth Platukis Staff Writer Have you ever thought about donating blood? On Sept. 19 you won't have to think any further, and instead you can simply donate at the Henry Student Center Lounge, located on 84 W. South St. in Wilkes-Barre. Due to recent natural disasters and events, including hurricanes Harvey and Irma, there is an even greater need for many necessities than before, and blood is something that is always crucial for survival. According to the American Red Cross website, approximately 36,000 units of red blood cells are needed every day in the U.S. alone, adding up to nearly 21 million blood components transfused each year. In efforts to try and help the people affected by these happenings, Wilkes University has dedicated one of its four blood drive events to helping these victims. Megan Boone Valkenburg, coordinator of student development who oversees the efforts being made regarding the blood drive, explained that to donate, one must designate an hour-long time slot by setting up an appointment anywhere from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at redcrossblood.org. Upon arriving at the site, donors go through a screening process where a full nursing staff will be on hand to ask a few health questions. After this step, the same officials will perform a finger prick and temperature to check your vital levels. All that's left after this is to wait, be called on, and go through the process of donating. There are refreshments provided afterward to help the recovery process. Boone Valkenburg explained that the need for blood after any type of natural disaster is so crucial that it usually determines whether a large portion of people survive. Not only is it important to give to help local individuals, but it is just as important to contribute to your fellow Americans afar because, as she put it, "you never know when you're going to be the next recipient:' College students are also some of the best to provide because of how easily students recover and bounce back from the process. Sophomore communication studies major Sarah Matarella has always felt strongly about blood donation. "It's something so easy to do, it doesn't take long, and I want to help these people in any way I can," she explained._ The Beacon/Jesse Chalnick A student gets blood taken at a February 2017 blood drive held by Wilkes University and the American Red Cross. Blood Drive Fast Facts • According to the American Red Cross, in the United States: • Every two seconds, someone is in need of blood. • Approximately 36,000 units of red blood cells are needed every day. • The blood type most requested by hospitals is type 0. • Nearly 21 million blood components (red blood cells, platelets, or plasma) are tranfused each year. • A healthy donor may donate red blood cells every 56 days. • Most donated red blood cells must be used within 42 days of collection. �The Beacon - September 19, 2017 5 News Profile of a new professor: Dr. Robert Bruno, communication studies By Isaiah McGahee Asst. News Editor There's a fine line between a studentprofessor relationship -- a line seldom crossed, or one even explored. At times, it may be easy to lose the fact that there's a person behind the podium. Just as students, the professors around Wilkes campus are often unique and fascinating individuals. Meet the newest Communications Studies professor here at Wilkes: Dr. Rob Bruno. Bruno, wearing a blue polo shirt tucked neatly into a pair of tan chinos, displayed his knowledge of and experience within the communication field as well as his passion for teaching. Eating: a natural human function, we all must do it to survive. Most if not all of us have a favorite food. That is certainly the case for Bruno, who thoroughly enjoys both Mexican and Italian food; his favorite dish being spaghetti and meatballs. A native of Toledo, Ohio, with an undergraduate degree from SUNY Stony Brook and a Master's degree from Ohio University, Bruno fondly recalls his upbringing in Toledo. Some of his greatest memories are those of being outside, which explains his passion for sports and physical competition. "Growing up in Toledo, some of my fondest memories were just being outside, whether it was biking, hiking, you name it;' he said. Bruno's favorite sports are tennis and baseball. Due to his Ohio roots, his favorite sports teams are Ohio State and the Cleveland Indians, who are currently in the midst of a 22-game winning streak. An avid sports fan, Bruno appreciates athletics across the spectrum, but tennis stands above the rest. A former competitive squash and tennis player himself, Bruno understands the complex nature and artistry associated with tennis. Continuing the theme of artistry, when asked who his favorite athlete was, Bruno quickly replied with the following: . "John McEnroe:' "McEnroe was an artist, he could do just al;>0ut anything;' said Bruno. Aside from teaching, Bruno is also a fan of cinema, his favorite film being Alfred Hitchcock's "Vertigo:' Despite his love of film, Bruno doesn't have a favorite actor or actress. He instead appreciates the art of thespianism as a whole. "I don't have a favorite actor or actress, but I do appreciate good acting . . . There's a difference, you can certainly tell when it's bad," Bruno said. A professor of 11 years with seven years of experience in public relations, students of. Bruno may see his passion for teaching and his love of humor. This stems from his former childhood dream of becoming a comedian. Bruno reflected on such, and how in tandem with the inspiration of his mother, it eventually led to his desire to become a professor. "I love making people laugh, as a kid I thought I wanted to be a comedian or a professional athlete of some kind . . . I think going into the present day, I'm now in the perfect position. My mom was a teacher. I can't say I ever thought I'd ever become one as a kid, because I was such a brat in the classroom. So, this is my dream job, although I never thought of it back then:' Since coming to Wilkes, Bruno has enjoyed the campus immensely. He, took note of the culture, campus, staff, students, and facilities. "The facilities are great; it's a beautiful campus, but most importantly, the people The Beacon/Anthony D'Amico are just fantastic. The faculty and students are terrific, just high class. There's such a culture of friendliness and helpfulness:' Bruno's love for teaching and helping others is apparent. When asked if time and money were no object, Bruno said: "(If time and money were no object) I think I'd still be doing teaching of some kind, I really do. I think that being a professor is the best job in the world. I certainly haven't had a better job than this:' ~ @wilkesbeacon • isaiah.mcgahee@wilkes.edu rA!!?r~!~kiof a ne~.r.r~fessor: Dr. Rya~..!!~~!Y.?,w~~!~n!,~!!l,, • Staff Writer · ---------, -.- - - - - Dr. Ryan He:1uy, or~gmally fro~ the suburbs of Philadelphia -- specifically, Pipersville -- will be one of the 25 new faculty members joining the Colonels this year. Henry will be teaching an introductory chemistry course, along with the lab. He mentioned that he will really enjoy teaching biochemistry and looks forward to the possibilities of new upper level courses. Henry was a recipient of a National Institutes of Health Training Grant that gave him the ability to do his post doctorate research on histones at the Fox Chase Cancer Center. He explained that histones help organize the DNA so it can fit inside of the nucleus of the cell, and he considered the histones' role of regulating the access to DNA. He said the importance of it was gene transcription. He and his constituents looked at these chemical modifications using mass spectrometry, an- analytical other words, . to go. As a doctor Henry looked at · of biochemistry, it different proteins --•--was a mixture of and how they ......,,..,.,.....,_ math and science, decide where and -lllllllflllllW~ which is right up why they modify his alley. the histones. Henry likes the "All of the work small class size at needed to be selfWilkes, and looks driven;' he said. forward to being "If your higherable to interact ups needed you with his students to do something, while teaching. they didn't tell He advised his you how, you had --- students to go to to find out for their professors' yourself". office hours. Henry attended He said, "we all John Hopkins have the same goal, University to earn ~ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ~ and that is for you his bachelor's Submitted Photo to pass the class; your degree in education is in your biophysics, and his master's and doctorate hands and you are the one who gets the degrees in biochemistry from the University grade:' of Rochester. He said that the hybrid He also mentioned to do the assigned is a reason your professor is assigning it. Another piece of advice Henry shared is to ask questions in class . When he's not teaching, you can find Dr. Henry playing board games or video games from his collection of roughly 170 games. He is also an animal lover, and plays with his rescued cat, Bruce, who, he jokes "isn't very agile:' @wilkesbeacon amber.grohowski@wilkes.edu Editor's note: Twenty-five new f acuity members have joined the Colonel family this year. Each week, The Beacon will feature them. , - r �J The Beacon - September 19, 2017 News 6 -MSC Fiesta features dancing, food, fun On Sept. 15, the Multicultural Student Coalition held a fiesta in the ballroom of the SUB for Spanish Heritage Month. Keep an eye out for other MSC events via fliers posted on campus. For more information about the club, contact President Kala Walker at kala.walker@wilkes.edu. - The : s Rj By LL Sport Ed, to thi! Co to Ne on Fr could ofth1 In perfo then secUJ turm peric w re 1] The Beacon/Makenna Walsh Edelys Azury Cedeno Gonzalez and El bin Rivera Ceballo perform a traditional dance at the MSC Fiesta. The event also featured a buffet and a fun dessert table. turr A Col, con in I spo thn pla) Sha 31 cro for ret1 I do De po: rea tht fre sta . �The Beacon - September 19, 2017 Life, Arts & Entertainment 7 Life, Arts & Entertainment Have a storr or want your event to be featured? Contact the Life A&E Editor: amanda.bialek@wilkes.edu Spark a new conversation with students from across the globe By Shannon O'Connor Staff Writer Are you interested in expanding your knowledge of cultural history and making some lifelong friends from around the world? The Intensive English Program Conversation Partner Program provides students, faculty and staff with an opportunity to learn about different cultures by engaging in conversation with international students. Students from across the globe come to Wilkes University to gain a valuable education and experience life in the United States. There are a total of 35 students enrolled in the Intensive English Program from Turkey, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Leb_anon. During this 13.5-week-long program, students take rigorous classes to learn the English language. In addition to receiving an education, students also want to experience the American culture. The Conversation Partner Program was created to help them practice their English speaking skills and develop friendships. Each international student is paired with a native English speaker. After they are introduced, they meet once a week to bond and learn about each other's culture at a time and place that is convenient for their schedules. Students can meet each other for coffee, grab some '1.mch at the Henry Student Center, or even teach one another to make their favorite cultural dish. "This program gives [the international students] a chance to share their culture with the American students, and the American students get a chance to learn about another country;' Dr. Kimberly Niezgoda, Director of the Intensive English Program said. Huda Alhajeri and Yuleisy Alvarez are two of the international students in the Intensive English Program looking for partners for the conversation program. Huda has never had a conversational partner before, and is interested in the new opportunities it can provide her. Design by Todd Espenshade "I want to learn more English and I would like to speak more English. I want to learn more and more;' Huda said. Yuleisy had a former conversation partner. Her conversational partner recently graduated and now she hopes to be paired with another student. "I really want to have friends to have conversation with, because sometimes my English is not really good. If I talk with other people who speak the language, I can get better;' Yuleisy said. Huda and Yuleisy are two of many students that want to become acquainted with the American culture. "[The American culture] I found is very respectful and Americans like to be on time. Americans are also involved in many sport activities," Yuleisy said. Yuleisy loves to play soccer and run. Her previous conversation partner became her running buddy. Huda likes to play basketball, even though she explained she is not the best at it here in the United States. The Intensive English Department also takes international students on many trips where they can experience American cultural activities firsthand. From going to different cities, to white water rafting, or to different county fairs, the students are surrounded in new cultures. Niezgoda includes conversation partners on these trips. Potlucks are held throughout the semester, giving international students the opportunity to learn more about American holidays, such as Halloween and Thanksgiving. There is also Global Coffee Hour every Wednesday from 2 to 4 p.m. This is a chance for students to meet with their conversation partner or to meet other international students they may not know. Whether participating in the Conversation Partner Program or attending International Coffee Hour, students can expand their cultural awareness and gain valuable intercultural experience for their resumes. "To effectively communicate, we must realize that we are all different in the way we perceive the world and use this understanding as a guide to our communication with others;' Anthony Robbins, an American author once said. For more information, or if students are interested in participating in the Conversation Partner Program, contact Dr. Kimberly Niezgoda at kimberly.niezgoda@ wilkes.edu to be paired with an international student. . @wilkesbeacon shannon.oconnor@wilkes.edu r �.J The Beacon - September 19, 2017 --- • 2 slices of Honey \\11eat · 1. Preheat skillet over medium hea Bread 2. 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Why no try all three? · Submit it to Amanda Bialek, Life, Arts and Entertainment Editor amanda.bialek@wilkes.edu Contact Amanda Bialek a amanda. bialek@wilkes.ed ~ Facebook.com/WilkesBeacon @WilkesBeacon �The Beacon - September 19, 2017 Life, Arts & Entertainment 9 Wilkes Barre Chamber of Commerce announces Connect Program By Emily Sutton Guest Writer Coming to Wilkes-Barre is a new five piece program being implemented by the Greater Wilkes Barre Chamber of Commerce. The program, named Connect, is an initiative created to ensure that all entrepreneurs, start-ups and existing businesses have access to the providers, services and facilities they need to grow their business in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The five core focus areas featured are Spotlight, Pitch, Honor, Intern and the 101 Series. This quintessential program is looking to spur the next wave of economic development in the area by providing a depth of opportunity within the community by building networks and making connections. Wilkes-Barre Connect is housed within the THINK. Center, a co-working space located off Public Square, featuring a SO-seat theater and three tech-driven conference rooms to be utilized by students and entrepreneurs. The Wilkes Barre Connect system is predicated on the collaborative efforts among the Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber, the Wilkes University Small Business Development Center, the Family Business Alliance, the Northeast Ben Franklin Technology Partners, the Diamond City Partnership, the Institute for Public Policy and Economic Development and the Wilkes University Allan P. Kirby Center for Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship. "Since Wilkes Barre Connect will help link together our academic institutions with our business and industry leaders, students will benefit from being connected with internships, jobs, networking events and various experiences offered by Connect and our community businesses and organizations in the process. Students are also encouraged to utilize the THINK Center if they are in need of a co-working space or want somewhere new to connect, create, and innovate;' Holly K. Pilcavage, Wilkes-Barre Connect manager said. There are two Connect events coming soon: one focusing on the Spotlight Series, and the other on the Pitch program. Brought by Penn State Wilkes-Barre, the Spotlight series will hold an event on Sept. 27 at 5 p.m in the T.H.I.N.K. Center. The focus of this event will be women's entrepreneurship, featuring speakers and video spotlights which highlight local female entrepreneurs and female-led organizations, as well as a networking mixer. There will also be another event for the Pitch program, presented by the ':Villary Foundation. Pitch is a formalized process to introduce entrepreneurs, start-ups and existing businesses to a regional investor network. Interested parties can complete a venture profile online. On Oct. 5, two businesses will be selected to present to local investors at the T.H.I.N.K. Center on November 1st. Applications will be accepted until Sept. 27. The Willary Foundation is a family foundation dedicated to developing ideas and projects that are interesting, creative and imaginative and which benefit communities in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Willary seeks to foster groups with unique, innovative or unusual ideas and efforts. "The Willary Foundation is a family foundation dedicated to inspiring the creative and imaginative spirit of Northeastern Pennsylvania, so it's only fitting that they've partnered with the Chamber and Wilkes-Barre Connect Initiative to launch Pitch;' said Joseph Boylan, CEO & Founder of Argent Eagle Development Company. "This partnership will elevate the entrepreneurial spirit in our region by providing start-ups access to the resources they need to grow. We can't thank the Willary Foundation enough for their dedication to Wilkes-Barre Connect and Northeastern Pennsylvania:' To submit an application to the Pitch program visit the Conn~ct website at www.wilkesbarreconnect.org. To register for the upcoming Spotlight event, visit www.wilkes-barre.org/events, or for more information contact Holly Pilcavage at 570408-1732. ~ ~ ·@wilkesbeacon emily.sutton@wilkes.edu r �.J The Beacon - September 19, 2017 10 Life, Arts & Entertainment Crafting with Su_p_pfies needed: • • • • • • 'lnstructions: • of 'Remove the {id the mason Jar, so it doesn't accidentaffy 6ecome a{ued shut. . 2. 'Tear assorted tissue _payer colors into sma{{_pieces. 3. Paint a sma{{ section 'M.odPoJ'ae on the Jar. 4. Caver the section in co{ored tissue _payer. 5. 'Re_peat unti{ the whofe Jar is covered. 6. 'Use r!J'.Ped_pieces 6rown construction _payer to make a tree outfine. 7. 'M.odPoJ'ae aver the tree to kee_p it in _p{ace. 8. 'Add a_f(ameCess teafiaht to the Jar, if you need some room decor, or use it to store _pens and_pencifs if you need to free u_p pace on your desk! 1. of of 'Mason jar 'Fa(( cofored tissue _payer Paint6rusfi or foam 6rusfi 'ModPot{ge 'Brown Construction _payer 'F(amefess tea (itJfit �The Beacon - September 19, 2017 Life, Arts & Entertainment 11 Do you love all things pumpkin spice a 'latte?' By Allyson Sebolka Staff Writer Pumpkin Spice is back in season at Starbucks. Now that September is here, the perennially popular flavor is back on the market and surfacing all around Wilkes University. A mixture of cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg sums up pumpkin spice latte. This beverage has been rated as the most popular seasonal drink at Starbucks,with more than 200 million being sold since its creation 13 years ago, according to the Washington Post. Starbucks continues to be a popular go to place to get a pumpkin spice fix. Its menu includes a wide variety of the favorite fall flavor. Starbucks offers many pumpkin-based baked goods like pumpkin bread, pumpkin cheesecake muffins and a pumpkin scone, but the pumpkin spice obsession does not endthere. Starbucks has also launched a pumpkin spice chai, a pumpkin spice creme and a pumpkin spice frappuccino. Pumpkin spice lattes continue to be the leading driving force behind the flavor. The Pumpkin Spice Latte brought in $100 million in revenue last fall, according to Forbes's website. The Daily Mail has even described the Starbucks pumpkin Spice Latte as a "social media master," claiming that it is just as • popular online as it is physically. The drink has its own Twitter, lnstagram and Tumblr accounts. Its online persona goes by "The Real PSL:' The PSL currently has around 115,000 followers on Twitter. Celebrities have gotten in on the social media outcry as well. The Huffington Post reported celebrities like Katy Perry tweeting _about the flavor's return. Brittany Snow got her opinion out tweeting, "Nothing is more surprising, yet oddly exciting than the return of the pumpkin spice latte:' "If you like pumpkin pie, you will like a pumpkin spice frappe. I like the pumpkin lattes.-1 am at Starbucks several times a week so the baristas know me on a first name basis. Pumpkin muffins are great," Parker Dorsey, a computer science major said. ~ @wilkesbeacon ~ allysonsebolka@wilkes.edu Pumpkin Bread Pumpkin Cheesecake Bar Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffin Pumpkin Scone The Beacon/Madison Kaminski The Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte is comprised of Starbucks's signature espresso and steamed milk, highlighted with flavors of pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg and clove, topped with whipped cream and real pumpkin pie spices . . r �..J The Beacon - September 19, 2017 12 Reps. from Keystone College bring glass blowing to Wilkes By Cabrini Rudnicki class. "Overall, I wanted to provide exposure to Wilkes students of On Sept. 14 and 15, visiting artists what is all involved in the craft from the Keystone College Mobile and the art of glass blowing;' said Glass Studio conducted hands-on Sincavage. glass blowing workshops. "When you get a chance to Headed by Jim Harmon, the actually make something that you team of glass artists was hosted by never thought you'd be able to do, Wilkes for a two day residency. On I think it gives you a newfound Sept. I 5, the group also conducted a respect:' demonstration during the city's Art The students learned first-hand Walk. through instruction by Harmon The workshops took place in and his cohorts, Brandon Smith and the parking lot of the Karambelas Mike Swanson. They had a chance Media and Communication Center, to play around with liquified glass, the new location of the Sordoni Art heated to extreme degrees. Gallery. The head of the gallery, "If you don't know if something's Heather Sincavage, hosted a hot, just assume it's hot;' Harmon workshop with her Women in Art said, as he went through the News Editor important safety precautions for the students. After being initially heated, the students each had about 45 seconds to play around with the glass blob with tools, creating shapes. Although Harmon warned initially that the process was difficult, senior psychology major Lanai Galarza found it easier than she expected, but different than what she was used to. ''I've worked with glass before but it's different than working with solid pieces of glass compared to working with molten-hot glass:' Brandon Smith changed majors to glass blowing at Tyler School of Art at Temple University after being exposed to just one day of class. "When you get to college age, you start to put forth a real concentration towards different kinds of art, because you find deeper meaning in things. That's why all of you [the students in the workshop] are in college for specific things, because you found deeper meaning:' B Mi to • �l2 13 The Beacon - September 19, 2017 to ,rs of t1g :m )n rt, ng he in lSe Brandon Smith heats up glass. Mike Swanson heats up glass for the students to practice with. Kayla Broscious gets some instruction in glass blowing. Seth Turnage uses metal tweezers to form glass with the guidance of Mike Swanson. r �.J The Beacon - September 19, 2017 Opinion 14 Opinion Have an opinion or want to write a guest column? Contact the opinion editor: andre.spruell@wilkes.edu The relationship between hurricanes and climate change By Andre Spruell Opinion Editor MANAGl!RW....., Editor-in-Chief- Toni.PeoneJfo., Managing Editor- oannyvan Brunt Adviser- Or. Kalen Cburcher SECTION EDfTON1 News - cabdni Rt.tdhlckf. tA&E-AmandaBiafek Optn~- . Alm Sprue1t' Spans - Luke ~ 'ii,· ;' ASSISTANTEDR1 News"'~ McG wll Todd Espensfiade- ~ Designer Two of the most devastating hurricanes occurring in the same month. has caused many people to ask one simple question: How? It has been well documented over the past month the devastation that has occurred in Houston because of the category 4 hurricane named Harvey, and the continuing destruction of category 5 hurricane named Irma that left Florida in its path of destruction and is now heading up to Charleston, South Carolina. Before I dive into the numbers, hurricanes have five categories, with category 5 being the highest. According to the National Hurricane System, the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale is the system used to put hurricanes into categories. In this system, categories 3 to 5 are considered major with category 3 winds gusting at 111-129 m.p.h., category 4 at 130-156 m.p.h. and category 5 at 157 m.p.h. or more. Hurricane Irma's wind speed was recorded at over 180 m.p.h., clearly making it a category 5 and one of the most destructive hurricanes in U.S. histo'ry , according to CNN. The damage that these two hurricanes have caused is not hard to realize through all the videos and photos that have been posted all over the different platforms of social media like Facebook, Instagram and especially Twitter, which give first hand accounts about people living through the horrors of the damages caused. The nation was put on notice because of the damage each hurricane left, but the bigger problem that has come about is the effect of climate change. After seeing the devastation that two hurricanes have caused in such a short time, it forced to me realize that climate change is becoming a bigger issue than people need to start paying attention to. You do not have to be a weather expert to realize that two destructive hurricanes occurring within such a short amount of time does not just happen by chance. While hurricanes are a natural part of our climate system, recent research suggests that their destructive power, or intensity, has been growing since the 1970s, particularly in the North Atlantic region, according to the Union of Concerned Scientists. The growing destructive power of future hurricanes only puts people and infrastructures in such danger that when the next hurricane strikes, people can do little to protect themselves and must surrender as victims. In order to help limit the destructive force of these natural disasters, we must start taking care of . our environment, because we have the power to do so. I think this is possible, because after a horrible disaster happens in this country, • many Americans are so quick in lending out a helping hand to aid the rescue and relief efforts to those affected, which is great, but being able to help out potential future victims by helping prevent the destructive force of future hurricanes is another way to lend out a helping hand. As Americans, when we need to react, we do a good job of coming together to help out those in need, but if we come together as a nation to prevent future natural disasters, that is an even better way to lend out a helping hand. The biggest challenge with that is that there are so many people living in this country that realistically, it would be difficult to accomplish the goal of taking care of the environment as a whole at one time. But if everyone started doing their part here and there, we can gradually work our way to having a cleaner environment to limit the force of future natural disasters. ~ @wilkesbeacon , andre.spruell@wilkes.edu PHOTOGRAPHERS Posltlons availa6te <, ~; -;::,:,;, lnt.eres.t,Kl ,ln joining h ,Beacon? Toleammo.-abouth~Wt offer and what you can cto, ~ danlel.vanbruntOwlllle•.e.clu 141 s. Main St. Do you have opinions? Do you wish you had a platform to share them? Contact Andre Spruell to write about it and get it off your chest. Clayton and ~resa Karambelas .Macia Qenter Wilke$ University Wilkes-Sane, PA 18766 www.tbewilkeebeacon.com andre.spruell@wilkes.edu �"' L The Beacon - September 19, 2017 Opinion 15 Kevin Smith & the Mahoning Drive-In Movie Theater · By Nick Filipek school." Smith himself has stated multiple times that this is the flick that most people come up to him and say, "I love Mallrats, and it was my way into the "askewniverse:' This movie was so ahead of its time and deserves a second look from the bromance loving, comic book obsessed movie cultw"e we live in today. Asst. Opinion Editor I It was my 12th birthday when I unwrapped a DVD copy of "Clerks" and "Mallrats" a friend had given me. I honestly had never heard of them, but was told to have faith and give them a watch. It turns out that the little bit of faith in watching those movies is what seems to have put me onto my life path. The pair of these films were written and directed by a man named Kevin Smith, a New Jersey native like myself. These two movies are the first in what is now referred to by Kevin Smith fans as the "View Askewniverse': View Askew Productions is the productions company that Kevin Smith, and longtime friend and partner, Scott Mosier set up after meeting in a Canadian film school. Smith and Mosier would go on to add "Chasing Amy;' "Dogma;' "Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back" and, later on, "Clerks II" to the "Askewniverse;' launching them into indie film stardom. What they did is not nearly as impressive as how they chose to do it, though. From the start of production on "Clerks" in 1994, Smith has always done things in his own unique way. In order to bring his dreatn into reality, Smith had to take a huge leap to get the money necessary to start shooting the movie. Smith sold his comic book collection, but more drastically took out a number of credit cards to get a budget of$27,575. At the time, Smith worked in the convenience store that Clerks was set in, and he was making minimum wage. If he wasn't able to go on and sell the movie to Harvey Weinstein and Miramax Studios like he did, the interest alone on these cards would have crushed Kevin Smith by now. It is that bold attitude that inspires me today to take all the risks that I have. Kevin Smith still preaches the philosophy of "live a 'why not?' life;' and insists that everyone take whatever shot it is that they see in front of them. While watching a Canadian mini-series about hockey, Kevin picked up a piece of advice Wayne Gretzky's father, Walter Gretzky, had given him while learning to play hockey. "Don't go where the puck is, go where the puck is going;' which Smith, and now myself, have taken to apply to everyday life. On top of still breathing life into indie film, Smith co-hosts multiple podcasts from the podcast empire that he built in 2007, SmodCo. This has allowed me to listen to the words of wisdom from my spiritual guru on a regular basis, and affirmed the Chasing Amy: The story behind the making of "Chasing Amy" is one of my favorites out of the many that Kev tells. "Clerks" was a hit and "Mallrats" had just flopped, so Smith was in a sticky spot and wanted to bring this new vision to life, feeling he had something to make up for with "Mallrats:' Smith was very set on how, and with whom, he wanted to make this movie, but the studio had other plans. Smith took a huge cut from his salary to make the flick with who he wrote it for rather than the big name stars the studio thought would help sell the movie upon release. The film opened to critical acclaim and even won Kevin Smith, and one of the stars of the movie, Jason Lee, independent spirit awards for best screenplay and best supporting actor. It's a fantastic film that's a little heavier than all the rest, but stays on par with Smith's specific brand of heart and humor. Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back: The Beacon/Nick Filipek A 'Silent Bob' look-alike (left) poses like the character in the movie next to Nick. Nick Filipek, The buffand assistant . movies each week. Wci par. nicholas.fi::::.;~ fact that Kevin Smith really knows where the puck is going. Reviews: Clerks: Released in 1994, on a shoestring budget, first time director Kevin Smith knocks it out of the park with "Clerks:' The movie follows two prototypical slackers, Dante and Randall, during a normal day in their lives as clerks at a convenience store and video rental store. The two complain about customers, talk about their love lives and just about anything else you and your friends talk about. That's -.: l&s~ed.lL in the best part about this movie for me, for once I saw people having conversations that sounded like the ones my friends and I had on an everyday basis, projected on screen. The movie is like a fine wine and gets better with time -- the more I learn about myself, and the world I live in, the funnier it becomes. Mallrats: Kevin's "sophomore film" was a box office flop when it was released in 1995, but after its VHS release, it became an instant cult classic. Virgil Cardamome stated it perfectly in his interview: "It was that VHS tape we passed around in high Matt Damon was surprisingly one of the first people to suggest that the two stoner buddies in the background get their own feature. Luckily, while signing the deal with Mirimax all those years ago at the Sundance Film Festival for Clerks, Smith decided to cut those two characters out of the overall deal to sell the film, knowing he wanted them to show up in other projects he had in mind. Since then, the heterosexual life mates have become Indy pop-culture icons. They even have their own comic book store named after them, "Jay and Silent Bob's Secret Stash;' located in Red Bank, New Jersey, which has even spawned its own television show coming into their 7th season on AMC. In 2001, Smith listened and gave Jay and Bob their own road movie adventure which has endless "Easter eggs" to tie together Kevin's "Askewniverse;' and is just plain fun to watch. Currently Smith is working on "Jay and Silent Bob: Reboot;' which will have his beloved buddies come back to examine, and most likely mock, Hollywood's obsession with rebooting old properties. ~ • @wilkesbeacon nicho/as.filipek@wilkes.edu r �_J Opinion The Beacon- September 19, 2017 16 Mahoning Drive-In theater interview: Champions of 35mm the reels, so we kind of took that back and when we did that it let us work with private Continued from page 15 collectors, which is a really big thing for the model were going with. I'm not the only who Kevin Smith has I'm the film booker for this place and when inspired. Recently I was able to sit down I reached out to one of the studios they said with some other folks who Kev has helped "you're absolutely insane, there's no way find their way to living a "why not?" life. you guys are going to be able to stand on the Through the Facebook group "The World fact that you're going to have 35 millimeter, of Kevin Smith," I learned of a two night, it's a dying medium. If you don't go digital four-film event called "Kevin Smith Fest you'll be dead in the water." So we really III," held at The Mahoning Drive-In Theater turned that on its head and made the fact that in Lehighton. we show original prints in 35 mm our sell. I immediately knew I wanted to attend the People drive past other drive-ins to·get to us event and meet the minds behind this fest. because we're doing something unique in I was lucky enough to sit down with Virgil this whole entire country, in this whole entire Cardamome, Matt McClanahan and Jeff film medium. Mattox, who are all partners at the Mahoning NF: So why Kevin Smith movies? Drive-In Theater, and have hosted this event Jeff Mattox: I like it, I think in my opinion for the last three years. his older work is more appreciated so that's Nicholas Filipek: If you could start off why I'm glad we're running the stuff that first with telling me some more information we're running. about the drive-in. Matt McClanahan: Virgil Loves Kevin Virgil Cardamone: The Mahoney Drive- Smith to an unknown end and it was always In theater has been running consistently a dream of his to put on that show. So every since 1949, and was built in 1947. We have season he gets to live his dreams on the big all original projection here with one of the screen of his favorite filmmaker. We love to largest cinemascope screens in the country, celebrate independent and local filmmakers, and most importantly we're one of the last and Kevin Smith is very much a champion drive-ins. In the heyday there were close to of that. 4,000, now there's maybe about 300. When VC: He's the guy who lights the fire in my Matt and myself came into the fold here in belly and I think for a lot of creatives he's the 2014 our mission was to save this drive-in. guy who's been in my ear since high school, With success here it's our new mission to literally in my ear with all his podcasts and save the drive-in culture. movies and everything else. He made me We have reel to reel, where every 20 want to become a filmmaker, but I think the minutes Jeff has to physically switch out thing I love him most for is that drive. He _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _n_e_v....e... r .,,. has ......th _ is settle, it's always "go go go go Kevin Smith, part II The Beacon/Nick Filipek Matt Mcclanahan (left), Virgil Cardamone (center) and Jeff Mattox (right), the --· three partners securing the future of drive-in theater culture. 7 • go." If you have an opening, go through it. .Th~t's definitely what he is to me, to many he 1s a hero, and to me he is my hero. The hope is that we will eventually get him here. NF: How does this compare to the last two events? JM: I think it's grown a little bit and I think it is going to keep on growing. MM: Overall with the season we are growing. As a whole we are getting an uptick in people being aware of the theater, aware of our mission, and there's a blooming appreciation for 35 exhibitions of classic films and drive-ins is general. There's not many of these things left and we definitely have a special one here, it's not only a theater it's a bit of a museum. We are very much of the mindset of restore and preserve, we keep rooted in the past because that's what's most important, the history. NF: Out of the four movies you played for Kevin Smith Fest III, what's your favorite? JM: Clerks. MM: Clerks. VC: Mallrats. It was an absolute pleasure to sit down with them and get to talk for a while. You can tell all three of them really loved film and are incredibly passionate about the theater they obviously love so much. At the end, Virgil really summed it up perfectly, "That's the most important thing to Matt, Jeff and I, is that not only this place stays alive but the idea of drive-ins for the next generations to get passed along to." Courtesy of Mahoning Drive-In Poster art by Retro Release Video �Opinion The Beacon - Septe!I\,ber 19, 2017 17 Meet the MaJo;:·_o_rs_ ~ This week's major: Spanish Interviews and photos by Andre Spruell Every week, The Beacon will offer a chance for majors to be pl_aced in the spotlight. Each major that gets chosen will have four students that specialize in that particular major who will have a few words to express why they chose tt)e major and how they feel it will benefit them in the future. Opinion Editor Alyssa Schuler Senior I decided to major in Spanish because I fell in love with the language in high school. Needing to be a full time student, I decided that Spanish was a great choice. Going out into the medical field, I feel it's .beneficial to know a second language, especially Spanish, since it's so widely spoken and it will help set me apart from other nurses when I start job searching. Sierra Musa Junior I decided to major in Spanish because I love the language and wanted to show others how important it is in today's world. Having Spanish as a major will give me the edge that is vital in today's job market. Being bilingual will help me to teach my future students to the best of my ability and share with them what the language has to offer. Madison Becker Junior In the future, being able to speak a second language is going to give me a lot of opportunities within the workforce. The population of Spanish speakers is increasing, and I have the ability to communicate with them. It has already helped me in many scenarios at work. Besides having this skill within the workforce, I think that it helps me in being more aware of other cultures throughout the world. Ana Castillo Senior I decided to major in Spanish so I could be able to translate in a healthcare facility. Being a Spanish major would help me out in the future by being able to use the correct grammar, pronunciation, and words to communicate with people who have difficulty communicating because of a language barrier. r �...J The Beacon - September 19, 2017 Opinion 18 Student reflects on Alzheimer's Awareness Month with Alzheimer's is much bigger than forgetting a name or phone number. It gets worse when someone can't recognize their More than- 5.5 million Americans are own home, or one of their best childhood living with Alzheimer's disease, according friends. A close family friend of mine, known to the Alzheimer's Association. To better visualize the amount of people who are as Bunny, is currently in the late-stage of impacted, imagine the entire undergraduate Alzheimer's. She can no longer recognize student enrollment at Wilkes "University, her own family. From what I can remember, (approximately 2,600), and multiply that by Bunny was once a grandmother-type figure to everyone. over two thousand. Now, Bunny cannot form a coherent Alzheimer's is perhaps one of the most frustrating diseases, not only for those who sentence, nor does she have the ability to have the disease, but also for their family, perform every-day tasks independently. Unfortunately, her family was faced with friends and loved ones. The rapid, degenerative nature of the difficult decisions after she was diagnosed. During the early stages, families usually disease is part of the reason why it's such a frustrating illness, not to mention the choose to provide in-home care for their fact that there are currently no available loved ones so that they can feel comfortable with their surroundings and enjoy their treatments to stop the progression. This disease "is officially listed as the independence. As the illness progresses, brain cells sixth-leading cause of death in the United States, the Alzheimer's Association states. · are failing and eventually, dying. The It is common for people to shrug off unfortunate truth is that a cure has not yet forgetfulness and occasional memory loss been discovered, nor are there any guaranteed due to the belief that memory loss as a ways to prevent the disease. Although there has been extensive natural part of aging. The truth is, memory loss that is associated research done, the only results so far are By MaKenna Walsh Opinion Writer treatments and medications that are only capable of slowing down the worsening of the symptoms or 'temporarily' improving their quality of life. September is World Alzheimer's month. More specifically, Sept. 21 is World Alzheimer's Day, according to the Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation. World Alzheimer's Month is an international campaign; every September the goal is to raise awareness and fight the stigma associated with the disease. Alzheimer's Awareness Month is celebrated during the whole month of November. Bunny's story has inspired many of her loved ones, including me, to create a team and to raise money and awareness for the annual Walk to End Alzheimer's. The walk is run by non-profit Alzheimer's Association. We have participated in the walk for the past several years with the team name, "Bouncing for Bunny." This year there is a walk being held on Saturday, Oct. 7 at the local PNC Field. The support and energy at the event is unexplainable. Upon signing in, you are greeted by beautiful souls who not only donate money toward finding a cure, they believe it is possible. The walk was originally called the Memory Walk, which began in 1989. The Memory Walk started with only 1,249 participants who raised a total of $149,000. By 2015 there were more than 50,000 teams who raised more than $75 million. The money that is raised for the walk is split up into three areas: 79 percent goes toward providing care and support to all those who are affected by or facing Alzheimer's. Fifteen percent of the money raised is used for fundraising and the remaining six percent is used for recruiting and training more advocates to continue spreading the word, the Alzheimer's Association says. Chances are, someone who reads this will know someone who is diagnosed with Alzheimer's. It is a disease that changes lives and impacts more than just the person with the disease. September is World Alzheimer's month and November is Alzheimer's Awareness month. Believe in the cure and spread the word! ._., @wilkesbeacon • makenna.walsh@wilkes.edu Welcome the season of sweaters, apples, and pumpkin everything By Shannon O'Connor Opinion Writer It's that time of year again where the streets look like they're covered in pencil shavings and everyone has ajack-o-lantem glow. That's right, the times are changing as we wave good-bye to summer and give a big welcome to autumn. The season officially begins on Sept. 22 when the fall equinox takes place. In other words, it's the day when everything you eat, drink and smell must be pumpkin. Traditions, like the pumpkin spice lattes, are everywhere you look when it comes to this marvelous time of year. These traditions include things such as apple picking, hay rides, football games, pumpkin cravings, and of course, the brisk, chilly weather. Let's break down some of these autumn traditions. First up, the pumpkin spice latte. The signature drink made its debut in 2003 by Starbucks Coffee. According to Huflington Post writer Julie R. Thomson, this latte almost never made its way onto the menu. The pumpkin spice latte, which didn't use _ real pumpkin until 2015, couldn't hold up to other flavors such as chocolate caramel and cinnamon spice. However, once it hit the market, after changing the flavors around a bit, it sold like hotcakes. Fourteen years later, and this latte has become synonymous with the fall season. As of 2016, Americans spend about $500 million on pumpkin related products. The next tradition is one people of all ages love: carving pumpkins. This story originates in Ireland with the tale of "Stingy Jack." After a lifetime of tricking the Devil and a promise to never be put in Hell, Jack was not allowed into Heaven. Upon his death, the Devil forced Jack to walk the night with only burning coal. Jack placed this coal into a hollowed out turnip _which has been roaming the Earth ever smce. History.com explains, "The Irish began to refer to this ghostly figure as "Jack of the Lantern," and then, simply "Jack O'Lantern." The Irish and Scottish brought the tradition to America of placing carved turnips, potatoes, and pumpkins in their windows to ward off the evil spirit of "Stingy Jack." One of the newest, and definitely the most interesting, autumn traditions is that of the famous Science Channel show, "Pumpkin Chuckin." This . three-day festival started out in 1986 in Bridgeville, Delaware. This event is the opportunity of the year for "backyard engineers" to defy the laws of pumpkin physics. Punkinchuckin.com states the World Championship Punkin Chunkin event is a non-profit association that is run completely by volunteers. In 2016, the World Championship brought in 20,000 people and raised $100,000 in revenue. However, after all their earnings, the 2017 Championship has been canceled due to a lawsuit brought on by an employee that was injured. _ After going through some of the most popular traditions of the autumn season, get ready to trade in your bathing suits for sweaters and football jerseys and welcome the season of change. When you're walking around campus, admiring all the beauty around you, remember these words by William Allen Ward: "Autumn is an artist who uses an oak leaf on which to paint a masterpiece." ~ @wilkesbeacon shannon.oconnor@wilkes.edu Have an • • op1n1on you'd like to share? Email us! �. The Beacon - September 19, 2017 Sports 19 Sports Want your sport covered? Deserve to be Athlete of the Week? Contact the sports editor: Luke.Modrovsky@wilkes.edu Rippeon's first collegiate start spoiled by Delaware Valley Shane Deemer, While trailing paced the Colonels 34-14, a late running game with Wilkes push Editor's note: Danny Van Brunt contributed 18 touches for 52 was halted after to this story. back-to-back yards. Colonel Football dropped a 34-14 decision incomplete pa~ses One missing to No. 12 Delaware Valley under the lights stalled the drive. target, however, on Friday night at Schmidt Stadium. Wilkes was preseason AllWith less than could not rally after trailing 19-14 for most eight minutes to go American Garrett of the fourth quarter. Armstrong. Facing before the half, a In what was arguably their best all-around pair of Devauntay . . numerous double h al The Beacon/N1cole Gaetani and triple coverages, performance of the season, the Colonels had Elli .ths rus eDs, hong The Marching Colonels perform prior to the nationally ranked Aggies, but could not WI Armstrong was a as awn secure a lead in the contest. Back-to-back Darden pass to Friday night's game. held to very little turnovers plagued the Wilkes offense in a Ryan Norton. The yardage with five period of just three minutes of game time. Aggies found themselves with first and goal catches for 27 yards. The Aggies even literally on the Colonel five-yard held Armstrong on 4th and 10 early in the line. A holding call against second quarter, giving the Colonels new life. On the defensive side of the football, the Colonels brought Delaware Valley's chance Lukas Wood led the tackling department of scoring even higher with 17 tackles. Robinson added 14 of his after the penalty moved own, including 2.5 tackles-for-loss. Junior the ball to the Wilkes two- Michael Murphy also tacked on 11 tackles and a half sack. yard line. Both teams took care of the football for Devauntay Ellis gained Wade Rippeon (1 O) stands in the shotgun before one yard before senior the early portion of the game, but Wilkes and Jacob Brook stripped the Delaware Valley notched one interception receiving the snap. football. Isaiah Robinson and one fumble lost each. The Aggies were able to capitalize on both fell on the ball for Wilkes touchback. turnovers to stomp out a Colonel comeback. The Colonels would fumble A Jordan Stiles interception brought the themselves, killing the chance for Colonel faithful to their feet as Wilkes took any points off of the turnover. control of the football with 6: 16 remaining Rippeon passed for 160 yards in regulation. Stiles' interception would be on 23-of-37 passing and two spoiled by a Wade Rippeon lone interception, touchdowns. Junior Jeff Steeber thrown with 5:17 to was Rippeon's play. Delaware Valley's most reliable . 'th Greg Albertson (3) looks upfield as Jeff Steeber Shawn Miller traveled receiver WI six catches for (18) leads in blocking. 31 yards before crossing the goal line 61 yards and for the interception The Colonels fell to 0-3 overall and 0-2 one trip to the end return touchdown. within the MAC before traveling to Dallas for zone. By the time the Ryan Bowman (#70) blocks the extra The other signal another MAC matchup with Misericordia. clock ticked to 3:51, point of Delware Valley's Pat Moran. caller on the field, Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00 P.M. Delaware Valley had but for Delaware Both teams will be seeking their first posted two scores to put the game out of Valley was a dual-threat and proved it. victory of the season. The Cougars have reach. These two Aggie touchdowns made Darden threw for 126 yards and two scores dropped their first three games by no closer the final score look lopsided, when in reality, while also keeping the ball 13 times for 92 than a 13 point margin. freshman Wade Rippeon's first collegiate yards and another trip across the goal line. start was solid. The running threat for Wilkes, sophomore By Luke Modrovsky Sports Editor Delaware Valley 34, Wilkes 14 Delaware Valley'6'7'6' 15-'34 Wilkes'0'7'7'0-'14 , First quarter DEL - Marquis Ellis 9 pass from Dashawn Darden (Pat Moran kick blocked), 5:11 Second quarter DEL - Dan Allen 11 pass from Darden (Moran kick), 11:52 WIL - Aaron Coyne 11 pass from Wade Rippeon (Mike Hauck kick), 00:44 Third quarter DEL - Darden 7 run (Moran kick failed), 5:27 WIL - Jeff Steeber 11 pass from Rippeon (Hauckkick), 1:22 Fourth quarter DEL - Shawn Miller 31 interception (Devauntay Ellis pass), 5:17 DEL - Ellis 3 run (Moran kick), 3:56 Team statistics' D' W First downs' 22' 19 Rushes-yards ' 40-206' 35-101 Passing yards' 126' 160 Total yards' 319' 224 Passing' 16-30-1 ' 23-37-1 Sacked-yardslost'3-23'1-5 Punts-avg.' 4-50' 2-1 Penalties-yards' 7-76' 7-43 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING - Delaware Valley, Darden ' Khalil Roane 6-16, 12-92, Ellis 16-70, LaQuille Nesbitt 3-9, Quadir Strothers 1-4, Mario Nigro 1-2. Wilkes, PASSING- Delaware Valley, Darden 1630-1-126. Wilkes, Rippeon 23-27-3-160. RECEIVING - Delaware Valley, Ellis 6-59, Allen 2-29, John Graham 1-12, Ryan Norton 1-10, Nesbitt 3-6, Roane 1-5, Ellis 1-3, Aaron Nelson 1-2. Wilkes, Steeber 6-61, Coyne 4-32, Garrett Armstrong 5-27, Zach Bogoly 2-24, Sincere Williams 1-8, Greg Albertson 2-7, Shane Deemer 2-4. INTERCEPTIONS - Delaware Valley, Darden 1. Wilkes, Rippeon 1. MISSED FGs - None. ~ • @wilkesbeacon luke.modrovsky@wilkes.edu r �.J 20 The Beacon - September 19, 2017 . Multi-sport athletes face numerous challenges on campus By Ashton Gyenizs Asst. Sports Editor Editor's note: Amber Grohowski is a member ofthe Beacon staff. With no form of incentive to participate in athletics, it can be argued that NCAA Division III athletes are the most committed across all divisions. This could be said even more so for multi-sport athletes. Student athletes face many struggles, from time management and balancing athletics with academics, to dealing with injuries. The group of multi-sport athletes here at Wilkes University all face those same things, but for multiple seasons. With less breaks, these students are forced to adjust their lives in order to stay committed to the sports they love. The amount of time a student athlete has to commit to one sport, let alone two, is immense and can seriously impact time management. It can really take away from free time that can be used on academics. "I actually like playing multiple sports because it keeps me on track with my time management," said Jacob Kadis, junior on the men's lacrosse and football team. "Having limited free time requires me to Courtesy of Wilkes Athletics Evans Football Basketball Grohowski Field Hockey Basketball really dial into my academics, and hasn't affected my studies." Some multi-sport student athletes prefer that they are kept busy throughout the academic year by sports. It keeps them on task and allows them to focus on what is important, as opposed to wasting time. "I personally like being kept busy because it helps me get my work done," said Amber Grohowski, sophomore field hockey and basketball player. "I would normally procrastinate and wait last minute to do everything, but by playing the two sports I have to schedule everything around Brook Football Wrestling Kadis Football Lacrosse practices, meetings, and games, so it has to get done in the time slots I make for schoolwork." Student athletes who compete on multiple sports teams also battle with the lack of an off season. After one athletic season ends, it's right into the next. There's no time to recover or recuperate. If an athlete gets banged up during football season in the fall, it is right back to the grind when winter rolls around for wrestling or basketball. Less time to recover from injuries can keep that athlete from getting back to one hundred percent health. "Going right from football to basketball and then spring football after is tough, especially with any lingering injuries, as you don't have time off to recover." said Casey Evans, senior on the Wilkes football and basketball teams. The vast majority of student athletes at Wilkes only play one sport. The few that are multi-sport athletes get the same recognition as their teammate who is only a member of one team. "I don't think that I should get more recognition. I could care less if everyone knew that I was a multi-sport athlete or not. I'm just being myself," said fifth year student Jake Brook, a three year multi-sport athlete for the football and wrestling teams at Wilkes. These student athletes chose to play multiple sports while both accepting and disregarding the fact that they get just as much respect and acknowledgement as the other athletes on their teams. To them, they are just participating in the sports they love. ~ @wilkesbeacon ~ ashton.gyenizs@wilkes.edu Wilkes Fall Sports Schedules Football Men's Soccer Women's Soccer 9/2 @ Muhlenberg, L 19-62 *9/9 vs. Lebanon Valley, L 0-36 *9/ 15 vs. Delaware Valley, L 14-34 *9/23 @ Misericordia, 1:00 P.M. *9/30 @ Lycoming, I :00 P.M. •x-10/7 vs. Widener, 1:00 P.M. *10/21 @FDU-Florham, l:OOP.M. *10/28 @Albright, 1:00 P.M. * 11/4 vs. Stevenson, 12:00 P.M. •y-11/11 @ King's, 12:00 P.M. 9/ 1 vs. PSU-Berk:s, W 3-2 9/3 vs. Marywood, L 0-1 9/5 @ Valley Forge, W 5-0 9/9 @ Moravian, L 0-1 9/14@Summit, L 0-2 9/16 @Lebanon Valley, L 0-4 9/20 vs. Susquehanna, 7:00 P.M. 9/23 vs. Stevenson, 3:30 P.M. 9/27 @U. of Scranton, 7:00 P.M. *9/30 @ Delaware Valley, 2:30 P.M. 10/4 vs. Lancaster Bible, 4:00 P.M. *10/7 vs. FDU-Florham, 7:00 P.M. * 10/ 11 vs. King's, 7:00 P.M. *I0/14 @ Desales, 3:00 P.M. *I0/ 17 @ Misericordia., 7:00P.M. *10/2 1 vs. Eastern, 2:00 P.M. 10/25 vs. Penn College, 7:00 P.M. *10/28 @ Manhattanville, 3:30 P.M. 9/ 1 vs. PSU-Berks, T 1-1/20T 9/4 vs. Muhlenberg, W 2-1 9/9 @ Marywood, W 5-3 9/ 13 vs. William Patterson, W 1-0 9/ 16 vs. Penn College, W 3-0 9/20@ Susquehanna, 7:00 P.M. 9/23 vs. Arcadia, I :00 P.M. 9/26 @ U. of Scranton, 4:30 P.M. *9/29 @ Delaware Valley, 7:00 P.M. 10/3 @ Stockton, 5:00 P.M. *10/6 vs. FDU-Florham, 7:00 P.M. *10/ 10 vs. King's, 4:30 P.M . *10/ 14 @ Desales, 1:00 P.M. *10/18 @ Misericordia., 6:30 P.M. *10/21 vs. Eastern, 4:30 P.M. 10/24 @ SUNY-Cortland, 7:00 P.M. * 10/28 @ Manhattanville, 1:00 P.M. *MAC Freedom *MAC Freedom Field Hockev x-9/2 vs. Susquehanna, L 3-4/0T x-9/3 vs. Ithaca, L 1-2 9/6 vs. Marywood, W 4-3/0T 9/9 @ Arcadia, L 2-5 9/ 13 vs. Keystone, W 4-0 9/18 vs. Alvernia, 12:00 P.M. 9/19 vs. Moravian, 7:00 P.M. *9/23 @Eastern, 12:00 P.M. 9/26@ U. of Scranton, 7:00 P.M. *9/30 @ FDU-Florham, 11 :00 AM. 10/4 vs. Elizabethtown, 7:00 P.M. • 10/7 vs. Desai es, 5:00 P.M. I 0/11 @ Widener, 7:00 P.M. • 10/14 vs. Manbattmville, 12:00 PM * I 0/18 @ King's, 7:00 P.M. *10/21 vs. Del. Valley, 11 :30A.M. *10/26 vs. Misericordia, 7:00 P.M. *MAC Freedom x-Connie Harnum Classic (4th place) Record: 2-3 (MAC-F 0-0) *MAC x-Homecoming y-Mayor 's Cup Record: 0-3 (MAC 0-2) Home games @ Schmidt Stadium �. L The Beacon - September 19, 2017 Sports 21 Top five 'can't ntiss' Colonel Colonel athletics ·in brief sporting events each year matchup again this year:' O'Hara said. 2017 date: 1 p.m. Oct. 14. Sports Editor 2. Men's and Women's Basketball vs. 5. Friday Night Lights (Football): Here's King's: Here's the basketball doubleheader a newer tradition at Wilkes. There is nothing you do not want to miss. "In past years, better than a game under the lights. While it's been our last home game of the season. Wilkes holds a 1-2 record on Friday nights Typically, that's also Senior Day. That's our at home, all three games were competitive huge rivalry. It's usually a decent matchup creating a fresh level of excitement. for us. It's a good game for us. Something 2017 date: 7 p.m. Sept. we look forward to 15. (Loss 14-34) every year;' Wilkes 4. Softball vs. Student-Athlete Manhattanville: Sure Advisory Committee this year's addition is a President Sarah road trip, but it's a road O'Hara said. O'Hara trip you do not want to is also president of miss. What will mostly . the Middle Atlantic line up as a pivotal Conference's SAAC. playoff matchup in MAC _ , _ ._.......,. Go spend a Saturday Freedom play, it's a huge Beacon Archives afternoon with matchup for Head Coach 2015 home basketball game vs. King's a rowdy student Sarah Leavenworth's section in the Marts young, but talented team. Center. Tell Head Coach Izzi Metz that I sent 2018 date: 1 p.m. April 14 (doubleheader) you. 3. Women's Soccer vs. DeSales: Here's a 2018 date: 3 p.m. Jan. 20. road matchup that is worth spending money I. Mayor's Cup (Football vs. King's): No on gas instead of Frank's Pizza. Go spend matter what year, the Mayor's Cup Trophy the day in Center Valley, Pa. and watch your matchup is always surrounded by incredible Lady Colqnels exact revenge on their 1-0 loss intrigue and hype. Wilkes currently holds in last year's MAC Freedom semi-finals. a 21-9 advantage in the overall series and a "It's a tough matchup every year. My guess, 14-6 lead in Mayor's Cup games since it first they'll play in another MAC Freedom playoff began in 1996. By Luke Modrovsky Sept. 13 FH: Freshman Ali Dunn scores twice in the second half as the Lady Colonels defeat Keystone College. In a game tied at the half, Dunn's two goals, along with junior Haley Gayoski (once) and freshman Zoe Stepanski made the difference in the 5-0 victory. WSOC: Senior Micaela Oliverio's early second halfgoal proved to be the difference in the game as the Colonels went on to defeat William Paterson 1-0. Junior goalkeeper Courtney Stanley also led the way as she recorded her first career shutout WVB: Lady Colonels fall to Eastern 3-1 in their MAC Freedom opener. Wilkes dropped the first two sets, but was able to take the last set to prevent the sweep. It was the first time since 2014 that Eastern University had dropped a set in MAC Freedom play. Sept.14 MSOC: Wilkes fails to capitalize on outshooting Clarks Summit 26-7 and having the advantage in shots-on-goal 12-2, as they are shutout, 2-0. Freshman Danny McGinley led the Colonels with six ~otal shot attempts. Sept. IS FB: Delaware Valley broke open a five point game to defeat the Colonels 34-14 in Friday night football action. In his first collegiate start, Freshman Wade Rippeon threw for 160 yards on 23-of-37 passing, including two scores. Shane Deemer led the Colonel rushing attack with 18 carries for 52 yards. Sept.16 MTEN: In their first action of the season, the Colonels swept both Keystone and Messiah. Messiah is the defending champion of the Commonwealth side of the Middle Atlantic Conference. WTEN: The Lady Colonels swept Messiah in a battle of two defending conference title wimlrs. Messiah proved to be a challenge, however; they were not swept in any oftheir individual matches. FH: Junior Haley Gayoski's game-tying goal would not be enough as the Lady Colonels fall 4-1 to Alvernia Senior Marissa Surdy assisted Gayoski's goal in the loss. WVB: The Lady Colonels enjoyed two victories against Immaculata and Penn StateHarrisburg. In the match against Immaculata, the Lady Colonels rallied behind Jamey Mikovich (14 kills), Alexis Morgan (30 assists), Kayley Schinski (three blocks) and Juliet Betke (25 digs-career high) in the straight set victory. Wilkes also defeated PSU-Harrisburg in a fiveset match behind the play of Jamey Mikovich (17 kills), Michele Natale (4 blocks), Alexis Morgan (42 assists) and Juliet Betke (17 digs). WSOC: Lauren Esser and Ema Sabovic paced the Lady Colonels offense scoring one goal each. Esser also provided the assist in Sabovic's goal in the 3-0 victory against Penn College. MSOC: Lebanon Valley scores four unanswered goals as they pitch a 4-0 shutout The Flying Dutchmen found the back ofthe net in the 34th, 53rd (twice) and 81st minute. Wilkes Fall Sports Schedules Men's Tennis 9/16 vs. Keystone, W 9-0 vs, Messiah, W9-0 9/16 &9/17@BloomsburgTourney 9/29-10/2 @ ITA Regionals 9/30 vs. Albright, 11:00 A.M. vs. Penn College, 4:00 P.M. 10/21 & 10/22 @ MAC Individual Tounament (@ Ralston Athletic Complex) Record: 2-0 Women's Tennis 9/ 16 vs. Messiah, W 9-0 9/22-9/25 @ ITA Regionals 9/23 & 9/24 @Bloomsburg Tourney 9/30 vs. Albright, 11 :00 A.M. vs. Penn College, 4:00 P.M. 10/3 @U. of Scranton, 4:00 PM 10/14 & 10/1 5 @ MAC Individual Tounament (@ Ralston Athletic Complex) Home matmes @Ra/ston Athletic Complex Record: 1-0 Cross Country Womens Volleyball (Men and Women) x-9/2 vs. Widener, L 0-3 vs. Bridgewater, L 0-3 x-9/3 vs. Wesley, L 1-3 vs. Simpson, L 0-3 9/7 vs. Summit, W 3-1 9/9 vs. Haverford, L 0-3 vs. PSU-Berks, W 3-0 *9/13 vs. Eastern, L 1-3 9/16 vs. lmmaculata, W 3-0 vs. PSU-Harrisburg, W 3-2 *9/19@ Manhattanville, 7:00 P.M. 9/21 @ Moravian, 7:00 P.M. 9/23 vs. Wesley, 1:00 P.M. @ Rutgers-Camden, 3:00 P.M . *9/27 vs. FDU-Florham, 7:00 P.M. 9/30 vs. PSU-Brandywine, 3:00 P.M. @ PSU-Altoona, 5:00 P.M. *10/3@ King's, 7:00 P.M. 10/ 5 vs. Lancaster Bible, 7:00 PM. 9/l@Misericordialnvite (7th place) 9/9@ Dutch. Invite (8th place) 9/23 @Aggie Open 9/30@ Dickinson Short-Long Invite 10/7 @ Desales Invitational 10/14@ Gettysburg Invitational 10/28 @ MAC Championships (Delaware Valley) 11/11 @NCAA Mideast Regional, (Newville, PA) Results as of9/ 17 Women's Volleyball (cont'd) 10/7 vs. Lebanon Valley, 10:00 A.M. vs. Centenary, 2:00 P.M. 10/9 vs. Marywood, 7:00 P.M. "10/11 vs. Desales, 7:00 P.M. "10/17@Delaware Valley, 7:00 P.M. y-10/20 vs. Morrisville State., 4:00 P.M. y-vs. Cathooc Uni dAmerica, 6:00 P.M y-10/21 vs. Kean, 10:00 A.M. y-vs. Moravian, 2:00 P.M. *10/25 vs. Misericordia., 7:00 P.M. 10/28 vs. Rutgers-Camden 11:00 AM. vs. Utica, 3:00 P.M. *MAC Freedom x- Puerto Rico Clasico y-Colonel Clash Tournament Home matches @ Marts Center Record: 4-6 (MAC-F 0-1) r �_J The Beacon -September 19, 2017 22 Sports 1Jie Beacon: Male Athlete of the Week 9/5-9/10 Why Franco Balbuena was seleded: Franco Balbuena finished 13th overall in the Dutchmen Invitational hosted by Lebanon Valley College. 1his finish was the fourthbest time in program history. Cotlgratulations, Ftanco. Name: Franco Balbuena Most influential pel'SOD in your life? Year: Sophomore I could never choose one. My brother for Major: Neuroscience helping me when 1 needed it, my mother Minor: Psychology for pushing me. my father for never Hometown: Wilk.es-Barre giving up on me, my great grandmother HJgh Sqtooh Coug}l.Un, for.giving me the power to run with my heart. ana my uncle Tony for showing me What.was yourdriviogmrceto aflmdWilka? how to keep fighting and going with no Wilkes is close to home which made it excuses. easier on me and myfamily financially and geographically, since my family has gnly one A quote you live your life by! ~you really want thatmedal kid, car. I commute every day ~ch isn't that bad. especially since it 'keeps you in shape. remember that every moment of pain is worth it•.You and l both know one of Post g,ntdaatj,on plans in ·tenns ot;a career! those.medals belong around your neck. IfI do well in the ROTC progr,un b,ere at You have to show it tomorrow. It doesn't mattfr how badly you're hurting, ifyou, WJlkes, it is.my bol,eto join the ranks of the Air Force and 6ecome an RPA (Remote really want that medal you'll get it one 'V!3Y_ or another. You will have your own, Piloted Aircraft} Pilot don't watch someone else take what's ypprs:' ~very Jl!Oment of pain is worth a What came .first! 1he chkken or the.~ Definitely the egg,'the chicken is a mutated lifetime of success:' - Paul McGrane bird djnosaur. What does "~ Cdlonel" mean to you! To me it means to rise up to the Hopes for this seasc>n as. a Colonel? challenge.·I don't want to be someone It j$ my hope to make it to the regionals race this season, or be faster than I was last year, who is w~ but I also don't want to be someone who is foolish with power. I which is a long shot but I have to shoot for want to be someone who can fight when something big. there JtlWrt be fighting and someone who WhelllWhy did yoQ titst begin racing! can talk when tfiere must be talkmg. In.the begb,ming I just wanted to get:<>Ut of I t ~ to .tne, toJ1ijp when help is peeded .ndnot just asked for. To stand mr"socdrstat"coumsbadowahdjohted 'trac:kmy sophomore~ in high school to tht: side and let events happen that A!tetwar&I tried out aos& country~l saw shotildt\t even exist apymore is nonI did so well that I just stuck with~ ~ n t to Jl!e at this pqint. I w-ant to fight -ik for" a future where we ate unified, not for Other interests or hobbies off of the field? our own personal gain. l enjoy playing soccer and volleyball when I'm free and able to relax.1 also like to play If you could have dinner with a famous pool and have a good time with both family person from the past, who would it be? Nikola Tesla, his work in electricity and friends alike. "' would have changed the world and to Favorite professor? hear about that and about him would be I really can't pick with this either. Dr. incredible to me. Schicatano helps me keep a positive attitude and also makes me excited to learn more. Anyone to give a shout-out to? Dr. Terzaghi helps me with study tips and Definitely my family and friends who also made planning ahead on a college level have supported me when even I thought a lot more comprehendible. Mr. Kovacs I couldn't make it. They give me the helps me relax and keep things simple strength to keep pushing when I have instead of over-thinking it and putting in nothing left. extra details that aren't needed. .,>.::- �The Beacon - Se tember 19, 2017 The Beacon: Female Athlete of the Week 9/5-9/10 Why Dianna Connor was selected: DiaMa Connor led Lady Colonel Soccer to a 5-3 victory over Marywood on Sept 9. Her "hat trlcl(' of three goals kept Wilkes unbeaten. Congratulations, Di~. Name: Dianna Connor Year: Senior Major: Sports Management & ~ Hometown: Effort, PA High School: Pleasant Valley HS Position: Striker If you had to choose one thing about your program that you could i m ~ what would it be? I would improve the grass field, sometimes we have to warm up on it or even split the tur£ I think having two turf fields wonld be Yery beneftcal to every sport, not only ours. Driving force for your decision to come toWdke&? W1Jkes was not my first choice, but I wouldn't picture it any other way. Coach Sumoski was a huge factor in it, I loved the feel of the campus and it wasn't too far away from home! Other interests or hobbies off of the field! I'm apart ofENACTUS, the sports management club and I enjoy just hanging out with my close friend and spending a lot of time with tamily. Most influential person in your life? Post graduation plans in terms of a Career? Hopeful to receive a job opportunity in NYC or NJ with a company at headquarters. Favorite building on campus? My favorite building on campus would be the UCOM, the business school since I am always there! How many jolly ranchers do you think you can lift at one time? ' If there in.bags probaoly a lot, if were just grabbing, I wouldn't say a lot because I have small hands! What came first? 'Ihe chicken or the egg? r would have to say the egg. I would have to give this to both my parents and my brother. They all have pushed me my whole life to be the best version of my self, they support me 24/7 and always are my biggest fans, on and off the field. My brother is a huge help acting like a strength coach for me during the off season. I've looked up to my big brother my whole life, he's my hero. A quote you live your life by? "Never be afraid to be great." What does "Be Colonel"' mean to you? Have integrity, be ambitious. If you could have dinner with a famous person from the past, who would it bet Without a doubt Victor Cruz. CokeorPepai? Hopes for this season as a Colonel? I have high hopes for our program to win the MAC. When/Why did you first begin playing? I first began playing when I was around 3 or 4. I played a lot of sports when I was little but soccer was the sport that I was allowed to be myself so I stuck with soccer. Favorite professor? Anne Batory. Eh, ifl had to drink one, it woold be Coke. Favorite meal to eat on campus?. 1he black bean super food which at Witch Which. Anyone to give a shout-out to? Of course to my team, my coach and "eh" Elliot, without them I wouldn't be able to do what I do itor s note: is years t ete o e ee w, e merit- ase . Don t gree with our selection? Let us know on Twitter: f#WilkesBeacon Additionally, at the end of the academit year, we will post a reader poll o crown at "Athlete of the Year". Full qualification critera and more information can be found on our ehsite: www.thewilkes"/,eacon.co,n r �.J The Beacon - September 19, 2017 . 24 THE BEACON Est. 1936 Pa. ewspaper As ociation Member The news of today reported by the journalists of tomorrow. BEACON HIRES: l. RS, PHOTOGRAPHERS,.EDITORS ~ - - - - - . : : ! . . _.... ,o l .l !' < ~: ave aupassipn {Qr wri _I,., , or,1 phntog'rap.h y,join;, ust )i .. I!'.·.' rzhii:..-.J.i... :'}ro 't;.(n. t · :): i.,:-,}:qu=q t. \., k~ l.)tnb·v h,u,,1:,qu oL.'l.p!,.~· ,tr' 1 Contact: Editor-in-Chief Toni Pennello toniann.pennello@wilkes.edu .:.<.:!"ft< h_: : .=tr; l· 'U' ~H ulL,;H <!:ii t J rj' , 1i·:,:: ·,,J ,J'l ,,1~ihfa,i ~fr"l(~ri.;~·: ':fi ,.. Z::i-t!J.~i,). I :[: ·,; ,(]~ )1 ' -1 t "t 1 Freshmen and all majors welcome! � 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 2017 September 19th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2017 September 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/a6bcd6b73eea14e875ac3c4b131498aa.pdf 21336523191d256d2ec2778f66941f63 PDF Text Text The Beacon - Se tember 26, 2017 HEBEACON Est.1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member Volume 71, Issue 04 The news of toda reported b the journalists of tomorrow. Public safety launches app ByToni Pennello Editor-in-chief Public safety officially launched an app called "Wilkes Shield;' in the interest of streamlining emergency management and maximizing campus safety. It is available for Apple and Android. The app includes a simple, centralized emergency call platform, a reporting component for non-emergency situations, a "Friend Watch" feature and more. "It's simple, and this is the way it's designed. You don't want to cloud it up with too many things to have to be involved in;' Jagoe said. The app, a partnership between public safety and 911Cellular, uses a unique indoor positioning system to ensure accuracy while making emergency calls on campus, Director of Public Safety Chris Jagoe said. Jagoe explained that while all smartphones have GPS positioning, they can only show a generalized location. Indoor positioning works with access points around campus to give emergency responders exact locations of callers within buildings, expediting the process of finding those callers. "The sooner we can get to you (in an emergency), the better;' said Justin Kraynack, chief risk and compliance officer. •SEE APP, PAGE 3 Professors host panel, discuss tnonutnents By Isaiah McGahee Asst. News Editor "A house divided against itself cannot stand;' said then senator at the time, Abraham Lincoln, on June 16, 1858. In light of the events in Charlottesville, the divisive issue of race and its historical significance are at the forefront discussion in American news and among citizens. Across the country, citizens have moved on behalf of efficacy to see Confederatehonoring monuments removed from their communities, symbols they view as racially oppressive and offensive. Removal of confederate monuments has been seen in New Orleans, Baltimore, and cities in Kentucky. With no definitive solution present, professors at Wilkes University participated in a panel entitled "Monumental Change: Confederate Statues, Political Divisions and the Future of History" on Sept. 19 in the Miller Room, to provide insight and clarity on the issue. Doctors John Hepp, Akira Shimizu, Thomas Baldino, Andreea Maierean, and Jonathan Kuiken made up the panel. Certainly a hot-button issue, the debate about the removal or lack thereof is largely split along racial and historical lines. Citizens in favor of removal argue that the monuments must be taken down to remove symbols of racism, hatred, and oppression, in addition to avoiding heightened racial tensions domestically, whereas citizens in (I) "'O (II .c <I) C (I) C. VOTE ~ "'O "'O ~ 1i ~ "iii (I) The Beacon/Steffen Horwath Dr. Thomas Baldino speaks at a panel discussion exploring the removal of historic monuments. "There is not a one-size fits all answer to the favor of them remaining erect argue that the statues are historically significant, and must issue regarding Confederate war memorials," remain to preserve that status. said Hepp, professor of global studies. In Kuiken, Assistant Professor of Global his address, Hepp revealed that the largest Studies, and host of the panel, started things concentration of Confederate monuments in off by saying: "Contrary to what many people Pennsylvania is at the Gettysburg National think, history is not a fixed thing. It's a Historic site. constant, ongoing interpretation of the past; "Gettysburg seems to be an appropriate what the past means, and how it relates to the present:' SEE PANEL, PAGE 5 ·c ~ (II (!l (I) 0(.) z '? 0 (.) (II (I) al (I) .c I- 0 \\"ilke~ to hold l'\ L'f1! tor :\ational \"oter Regi-.tr,1tio11 D:n, p,1gc l Dov, nto\\ n \\'ilkes-Barre farmer-,' .\I<irket, p.ige 7 .\leet thi.., \\ eek's athletes of the \\"eek page 22; 23 r �_J The Beacon - September 26, 2017 2 News News Have a breaking story or a press release to send? Contact the news editor: cabrini.rudnicki@wilkes.edu Beacon Briefs Bystander Intervention Program Looking for Volunteers Compiled by Cabrini Rudnicki News Editor Wilkes' Halloween SK On Saturday, Oct. 21 , Wilkes will be holding its annual Halloween SK along the levee trail in Kirby Park. The fundraiser, which is for the Geo-Explore Club, will have three categories: competitive runners, non-competitive runners and walkers. It begins at 2 p.m. The run/ walk also will feature a costume contest for participants. Wilkes students can sign up in the SUB during club hours, and will receive a discount with a Wilkes ID. Any questions can be directed to ellen. mook@wilkes.edu Be an IEP Conversation Partner The IEP Conversation Partner program is looking for students and faculty to spend an hour or two a week speaking to international students involved in the intensive English Program. Participants do not need to plan special activities for their conversation partner, they just need to include them in some of their usual activities. For more information, contact Dr. Kimberly Niezgoda, Kimberly.niezgoda.edu. Internship & Career Fair On Oct. 19, from 11 a.m to 3 p.m in the UCOM, join Wilkes University at its Internship & Career Fair for the opportunity to network with potential employers, or to find the right internship. The Office of Student Affairs, in collaboration with the Victims Resource Center of Luzerne County, are looking for volunteers to join a group of peer trainers who will present and discuss skills to intervene effectively when put in dangerous sexual situations. For more information, contact Associate Dean Philip J. Ruthkosky, Ph.D at Philip.ruthkosky@wilkes.edu or Samantha Hart at Samantha. hart@wilkes.edu. Interfaith Student Retreats Wilkes students are invited to join the Interfaith Office in two upcoming retreats, hosted by the University of Scranton. The first retreat, The Soul Men's Retreat, is Sept. 29 to Oct. 1, for male students. The second, open to all students, is The Mystery Retreat fiom Oct. 20 to 22. Contact Kristin Osipower at kristin.osipower@ wilkes.edu. . tal,Je'of contents news................ 2 Scholarship Opportunity of Students of Polish Descent Luzerne County residents of Polish descent can apply for The Polish Room Committee Scholarship by writing a brief history oJ their Polish heritage, and a description of what heritage means to them. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate finacial need. The writings must be submitted along with the applicant's name, WIN and contact information, and given to Luciana Musto in the Alumni House. Email is also acceptable. Place "Polish Heritage Scholarships" in the subject line. The submission deadline _is 4:30 p.m Oct. 6. Late applications will not be accepted. For more information, . visit wilkes.edu/polishroom. Wilkes University Student Government notes By Seth Platukis Staff Writer - This past Wednesday, Wilkes University Student Government held its weekly meeting. Amidst the third week of classes, the main portion of the meeting was discussion of the upcoming events within the next few weeks. On Oct. 21, the Geo-Explore Club will be hosting a Halloween SK run/walk along the levee trail in Kirby Park. Presidents of the club, Mike and Ellen, requested $1,250 which will be covered in the $5 cost of the run per student, up to 250 students. After multiple remarks and suggestions were made to the club representatives, the members voted to allot the applicable funds. Next on the agenda was the continuation of events regarding fall events. Homecoming 2017 ticket sales will begin on Sept. 28 and will go on until the following week. Some minimal changes were discussed regarding the events, along with the major detail of ticket price. The cap of each year's budget was discussed, leading the members to a decision of upping the price to $10 for everyone, not expectations for couples. A total budget of $26,285.56 was allocated. Also happening on Oct. 21, in the greenway there will be Fall Events happening involving food and inflatables. A motion was made to allow $6,900 toward these events, but after further discussion, a motion of $1,000 less was approved, bringing the total amount allocated to $5,900. . This year's Student Government retreat funds and activities were also brought to attention. This year it will occur at Kamp Kresge from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 30. A total budget of $530 was proposed, and will be discussed further at a later date. All three upperclassmen groups thought highly of the idea. Some further comments were made about the Glassblowing Activity held on Friday in the Karambelas Media and Communication Center parking lot. Some old business updates included the Alumni Homecoming Fund Request, Capital Projects Fund Request, SG Community Service, and The Colonel's March. Committee updates were also spoken of from the IT, Spirit and Operations Committees. In the concluding discussion, comments were made regarding some of the past events, including the concert and club day, and upcoming events such as the blood drive, sports events, meetings for other clubs and councils, and further student government business. ~ @wilkesbeacon ~ seth.platukis@wilkes.edu @ . ...... 1 sports............ 19 �The Beacon - September 26, 2017 APP, Continued from front page Users can use the "emergency" function to call either public safety or 911 with the push of a button. The iReport function allows users to submit a non-emergency report, with a photo or video if they wish. Users have the option to remain anonymous with this function, which allows the report of everything from stalking, sexual violence, drug and alcohol related issues, and suspicious persons, to general and safety maintenance. Since the feature is text based, users may use this function in situations where they can't speak freely. The anonymity adds the bonus of relieving bystander anxiety, Jagoe said. . "We understand that some people don't want to be involved in things, but they want to let us know something is happening. This app works hand in glove with our bystander training, too:' he explained. iReport also allows the option to include photo or video -- which Jagoe does not recommend in critical situations, but can be helpful in situations like a suspicious van, which can be better 'identified by responders when a photo is included. Friend Watch allows users to send a notification to three contacts when walking somewhere. The user enters where they're going and approximately how long it should take, and their friends can track them via GPS. The function checks in with the user when they should be approaching their destination, News and the user has the option to extend the time. If the user does not "end" the walk on the app at the end of the allotted time, their friends are notified. Their friends can check in with the person or call public safety. The app also includes links to all of the emergency management guides on the Wilkes website, so it is a one-stop-shop for all campus safety needs. In addition to the safety features, Jagoe said he wanted to make the app useful in other ways to encourage engagement. "To keep people interested, we're trying to load this app up with other things you would go to it (for);' Jagoe said. "I kind of see this sort of thing when I saw pepper spray come out. People go out and they buy it, and for a while they have it very close by, maybe on a key ring. Then it gets a little bothersome, so it winds up in a pocket, and then it makes its way into the purse, and then it makes its way down into the bottom of the purse, or it's in a desk somewhere. That's because you don't use it very often;' he illustrated. To ensure that students keep the app on their phone, even after long periods of time with no incident, it will include campus resources, including on-campus dining menus, faculty and staff directories, shuttle times, maps, financial aid resources and more. "It's more of a lifestyle app that I envisioned, in addition to the fantastic safety function;' Jagoe said. "All departments on campus will have some residence on this app. We will continue this throughout the year and over the years to make this a more functional piece for the campus:' 3 \. • • • • • EMERGENCY iReport FriendWatch Campus Resources Services I ft\ \. CALL PUBLIC SAFETY , cg CALL 911 Screenshots from "Wilkes Shield;' an app developed by public safety to make emergency response, and even general maintenance, a quicker process on campus. The app was developed with 911 Cellular for indoor positioning that will make students and faculty easier to locate in emergencies. Back "Wilkes Shield" capabilities in brief: Emergency calls at the push of a button iReport for quick, non-emergency reports Indoor positioning for location ac·curacy Friend Watch, for added safety when walking Campus resources: financial aid, directories, maps, menus and more Wilkes University Back iReport Rl!l>olft a smJl3tion to public safety --.. . . . - l Select your report type Then I Back g fl Campus Resources Emergency Preparedness NJlicSafety m HeallhandWea.aess Admissions K?l ~ fl Parlcing Facilities Malaagement Or Diversity Initiatives Financial Aid Human Resoun:es Send Al'lOl'lymousfy? . Send Report r �_J The Beacon - September 26, 2017 News 4 Wilkes holds event for National Voter Registration Day By Megan Stanley Staff Writer Sept. 26 is National Voter Registration Day, and Wilkes University is celebrating the day with an event in the Henry Student Center Concourse. With local elections being held on Nov. 7, the university is calling for students to vote in the upcoming election using the hashtag: #BeVocalVoteLocal. Wilkes University is the only campus in the area celebrating the event and The League of Women Voters will be in attendance to answer _any questions and help students register. Coordinator of student development, Megan Boone Valkenburg, said, "We have students from everywhere, so for instance students from New York, New Jersey, Hawaii obviously can't register in a timely manner in Pennsylvania. The League of Women voters are here to help educate on how to get an absentee ballot and how to register at home, and things like that;' she said. "For in-state students we will have registration forms. We will also have iPads set up so they can register directly online;' she added. According to the National Voter Registration Day organization's website, the holiday resulted in 750,000 extra registrations across the country in 2016. Despite the high number of registrations, only 55 percent of eligible American citizens casted a ballot in last year's presidential election. The November election was the lowest turnout since 1996, which saw a 53.5 percent turnout. Dr. Thomas Baldino, professor of political science, discussed the significance of student voting registration. "There is a county council election in November, if they register now they will also be eligible to vote in next year's election which will be for governor, for state legislature, united states congress and one Pennsylvania senator:' Baldino added, "It's a civic responsibility [to vote]. As a citizen you should register and you should vote. Students who are living in and are from the Luzerne County should register to vote because the council sets policy for the county:' Boone Valkenburg echoed this. "Local votes really count. When you vote locally you can enact change in your home town. For instance, you can impact the non-profits and organizations that rely on the government and communities. "It's really important to get to know the candidates and what platforms they stand for. If students are concerned with animal welfare, or children, or the elderly, you really have to look at what these candidates stand for and what they are willing to fund;' she said. In the 2014 elections, only 17percent of 18 -24 year olds voted. This is despite the fact 42 percent were registered to vote, which is the lowest figure in 40 years. Addressing the fact that 18-24 year olds have the lowest numbers in terms of voter turnout, Baldino said: "I hear from young people that candidates don't address the issues that are important to them. The candidates respond saying that they don't vote, so why should they address the issues? "If you want to have an impact, the younger age cohort needs to vote. When they vote in greater numbers the candidates will pay attention to the issues they care about:' Freshman criminology major Lindsay Becker said, "I think it's so important that young people vote - we are the future of America:' ~ @wilkesbeacon • megan.stanley@wilkes.edu Wilkes Admins. discuss Betsy DeVos's Title IX criticism By Cabrini Rudnicki News Editor Recent talks of changing sexual assault policies has been sparking reactions from both sides of the political spectrum, leading t~onfusion. On Sept. 7, U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced that the department plans to review current Title IX policies, specifically changes the Obama administration brought on campus assault in the form of a Dear Colleague letter. Students and faculty of universities around the country have been watching the media closely for news of change. Devos argued in a speech at George Mason University that the current campus sexual assault system failed to provide due process for the accused. "The truth is that the system established by the prior administration has failed too many students. Survivors, victims of a lack of due process and campus administrators have all told me that the current approach does a disservice to everyone involved;' remarked Devos. The Dear Colleague letter released by the Obama Administration in 2011 outlined guidelines for universities to use for sexual assault. The memo focused on the concern that universities have not been taking the issue seriously enough, and have not been properly investigating reports. Although DeVos has not announced exactly what the administration plans on changing, it has not kept students and faculty from speculating. Associate Dean of Student Development Dr. Philip Ruthkosky theorized the possible alterations that could be coming in the future. "Will it be a total Dear Colleague letter elimination and start from fresh? Or will it be certain pieces of the letter that we change? I'm not sure, but change is coming. We just aren't sure exactly what it's going to look like:' Ruthkosky also reassured students worried for the future of the university's sexual assault standards. "Regardless with what happens, with the secretary and the changes that are coming, for me, it should not and will not fundamentally change how we approach sexual assault education efforts:' Samantha Hart, the Title IX coordinator, commented on the issue of due process for people involved in sexual assault. "We want to ensure that all of our students, the accuser and the accused, that both students are getting a full, thorough and impartial process:' . Although no change has been officially announced, those paying attention to social media might have noticed a reaction from people across the country. On campus, Rahmire Jones, a freshman mechanical engineering major, strongly agreed with DeVos' opinion, relating the issues to something that happened to his high school. "I don't think they [the accused] are treated fairly, because I had an incident in my school last year, where a student accused one of the teachers of raping her. And they just like fired him!" Hart also spoke on the strong opinions from students, remarking that the outrage was understandable. "I certainly understand the outrage, and I think there should be outrage, I think that's the way we get things get done. We've come a long way from 1972 when the law [Title IX] was put into effect, but we also have a long way to go:' .1k ~ • @WI . ~sbea~o~ . cabrmi.rudmcki@wilkes.edu Love eeping up wit e news? Why not try writing it? . Contact: cabrini.rudnicki@wilkes.edu isaiah.mcgahee@wilkes.edu Join the Beacon team today! �The Beacon - September 26, 2017 PANEL, Continued from front page place to memorialize the Civil War, so probably an appropriate place have war memorials for the people who fought there. But others, you really have to question why they were located there and especially when they were located there:' said Hepp. Following Hepp, Dr. Aldra Shimizu discussed the relationship between American and Japanese monuments. Dr. Andreea Maierean, Assistant Professor of Political Science spoke next about the removal of communist monuments in the satellite countries of Central and Eastern Europe, in what she labeled "an overnight historical change:' Maierean discussed how in Budapest, communist monuments were moved into a park and, ironically, turned into a tourist attraction for profit. Maierean also discussed how statues in Moldova, Romania, were melted down, sculpted, and molded into a horse, for a new monument depicting a Romanian King. The final speaker of the panel, Professor of Political Science, Baldino took a holistic 5 News route, and spoke about confederate monuments as symbols, referencing Murray Edelman's book: "The Symbolic Uses of Politics:' "The symbolic use of statues is a means of conveying information or persuading you or the citizens of a community to be supportive of a community . . . And how powerful some symbols are ... So powerful, that they evoke emotions that at a particular point, they (citizens) are passionate about removing the symbol;' said Baldino. In relation to his topic, Baldino addressed the political ties surrounding the monuments. In doing so, Baldino defined politics as: "Politics or the study of politics, is influence:' He defined influence as: "the ability of one person or persons to change the behavior of another person or persons:' "The statue is more than the figure you're seeing. The statue as a symbol, reflects values of some kind ... When you think of symbols and therefore statues, as reflective of values, then you begin to understand the power of the statue, if it is associated with a value that you either hold dear or have come to despise;' said Baldino. Finally, the floor was opened to questions from those in attendance. A broad range of The Beacon/ Steffen Horwath Panel, from left: Dr. John Hepp, Dr. Akira Shimizu, Dr. Thomas Baldino, Dr. Andreea Maierean and Dr. Jonathan Kuiken. topics was discussed, from first amendment rights concerning the removal of statues, historical implications and practical solutions to the issue at hand. @wilkesbeacon isaiah.mcgahee@wilkes.edu Teens & Police: 'Unity Through Understanding' Wilkes hosts county relationship building event for police, teenagers By Megan Stanley Staff Writer On Sept. 22, Wilkes University hosted Luzerne County Disproportionate Minority Contact event, called "Unity Through Understanding;' which hopes to build trustful relationships between teenagers and police. Starting in Philadelphia in 1989, the event held at Wilkes is a product of a grant from the41'ennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, and has been running in the local area for two years. The day included a panel focusing on stereotypes and the relationship between the youth and police. After lunch, the groups were educated on adolescent brain development and perspective. Concluding the event was a role play in which the teenagers got the opportunity to become police and the officers became the uncooperative kids. A focus of the panel was respect between the two groups. The police involved in the panel highlighted the fact that attitude from a young person being questioned often makes the situation much worse. One officer told the audience: "If you're doing something wrong, just say sorry and don't give attitude:' Another officer added: "People think we go to work wanting to arrest and shoot somebody. That isn't the case, everything we do is paperwork - it's so much easier if we can just give you a warning:' Police officers on the panel identified the racial issues: "I get stopped in my vehicle all the time when I'm off duty because I'm black;' Officer Taylor told the audience. The session acknowledged the opportunities the kids in the room have. "You all take risks with police, you have the risk-taking ability. This means that you have the ability to change the world. This is your opportunity, you've just been putting it into the wrong direction. You are building what you can do for the rest of your life:' County Liaison Probation Officer of the Luzerne County Probation Officer and chair of the event, Theresa Kline, acknowledged positive changes events like this are making. "In the sessions barriers come down, they all leave shaking hands and some even high five;' she said. "Kids now recognize officers from the event when they are out in public, and it creates more familiarity and less tension:' Officer Vanwhy from Hamburg township said: "I think it's a great way for youth and The Beacon/ Makenna Walsh The panel of local police officers and youth working to reach an understanding through discussion of common misunderstandings in city crime. police to have a positive interaction. Youth only see police in a negative light, and here they can ask any question without fear:' he said. He added, "It also gives police the ability to get a better understanding of youth and why they respond thti"way they do:' ~ , @wilkesbeacon megan.stanley@wilkes.edu r �..J News The Beacon - September 26, 2017 6 'C.elebrities are regular people too': students react to Emmys By Isaiah McGahee Asst. News Editor Sept. 16 marked the 69th Primetime Emmy Awards, honoring the best prime time television programming from June 1 to May 31. A night of historic proportions, spectators saw a number of firsts for both minorities and women. The night was certainly not without controversy. Politics and political sentiments were frequent topics of discussion throughout the night: former White House Press Secretary, Sean Spicer even made a surprise appearance, to much scrutiny. The 2017 Emmys followed a recent trend: an increase in the politicization of awards shows. "And in 2017, we still refuse to be controlled by a sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot;' said Lily Tomlin. "We did have a whole storyline about an impeachment but we abandoned that because we were worried that someone else might get to it first;' said "Veep" star Julia Louis-Dreyfus. Students at Wilkes expressed both admonition and agreement, with celebrities expressing political beliefs via an awards show platform. "No, I do not have a problem with (celebrities sharing political beliefs). •• That's their platform, I couldn't care less;' said junior communications major, Clay Basalyga. "People have issues, because they (actors) are role models ... I would say what I believed ifl had that platform" said Basalyga. Daniel Yenca, a sophomore mechanical engineering major said, "I feel they shouldn't be bringing up their politics on a stage like that. They have plenty of other platforms to do so:' Sophomores Alex Abbatiello and Steven Williams agreed with Yenca. "I don't think it's appropriate. There's a time and a place for everything. I don't think that's it:' said Abbatiello, a mechanical engineering major and United States Marine. Williams expressed the same sentiment, saying: "There's a time and place for everything, keep it relevant:' "Allowed? Yes, but they shouldn't. It's uncalled for, it's an awards show... It doesn't need to be politicized;' said sophomore biochemistry major, Matt Amaral. "Celebrities are regular people too. Any other time (is appropriate) . Keep it relevant;' said Amaral. Ambiguity clouds the solution as to where and when are the appropriate times and places for anyone, to foray into the polarizing topic, known as politics. ~ • Graphic by Kend le Peters wilkesbeacon isaiah.mcgahee@wilkes.edu Profile of a new professor: Dr. Nicole Ryerson, psychology By Savannah Pinnock Staff Writer Dr. Nicole Ryerson is one of the newest additions to the Wilkes University community as well as its psychology department. Ryerson is an assistant professor who has earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from Penn State University as well as a doctorate and a masters from the University of Alabama in experimental psychology. Ryerson said that she chose the field because in her senior year of high school she took an advanced psychology course that changed her life. From that moment forward, in that she found her passion. "I always knew I wanted to teach. I got to teach as a graduate student and it was very rewarding ... I really loved being able to give back to the students the same way that my professors did for me when I was an undergrad:' She then stated that her experience with neuroscience methodologies in her cognitive psychology course was fundamental to her strong interest in neuroscience and psychophysiology. Dr. Ryerson's responses as well as the glow in her eyes while she spoke was evidence of her love for the field. She went into further detail about her experience being an assistant professor and her contentment in her field. With a glimmer of excitement and enthusiasm she said, "I always knew I wanted to be in a position like this one:' She expanded in stating that she desired to interact with students in the same way that faculty members did with her. She revealed advice for students who have been exposed to the misconception that psychology is a "dead end;' as well as for psychology majors/minors in general. "Try to have a plan, and anything that you're <loin,? will be useful towards reaching that goal. She stated that psychology is sometimes perceived as a "soft science;' but in fact, "we really are a scientific field of study and there are many many career opportunities for people who are pursuing psychology degrees:' The Beacon/ Makenna Walsh Dr. Nicole Ryerson smiling with neuroscience equipment used for tracking neurons and other brain data. ~ wilkesbeacon - , savannah.pinnock@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - September 26, 2017 Life, Arts & Entertainment 7 Life, Arts _& Entertainment nt to be featured? Contact the Life, A&E Editor: amanda.bialek@wilkes.edu Wilkes-Barre Fartners' Market on the Public Square By Allyson Sebolka Staff Writer The city of Wilkes-Barre's Farmers Market has been a tradition for many years, with vendors selling everything from produce, to baked goods, food, clothing and crafts. It is held every Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Nov. 16. New this year is "Mondays at the Market:' Every Monday from now until Oct. 2, there will be cooking demonstrations and exercise classes in addition to the traditional stands by local farmers from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Farmers markets have a long standing history in Pennsylvania, as agriculture is the number one industry in the state. The United States Department of Agriculture states, "Farmers' markets are a critical ingredient to our nation's food system, and date back to 1730 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania in the United States:' From fresh, locally grown produce to sweet homemade baked goods and enjoying community entertainment, the market has something for everyone to enjoy. With a wide variety of vendors, the market draws a crowd of locals, those visiting Wilkes-Barre and students and professors from Wilkes University and King's College. One of the weekly vendors is Larry O'Malia's Greenhouses. They are run by third generation farmers and greenhouse growers, and have a five star rating, according to their Facebook page. Workers say that their sales at the market provide them with consistent income throughout the season. "I do like a day away from the farm, getting to avoid the greenhouses is nice. It is a really popular market and it is the only one we go to;' Brandon Strelecki, a farm worker at Larry O'Malia's said. The Wilkes Barre Farmers Market is a popular one for many vendors in the community. "For the hours, it is busy. We are only here for six hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. while other markets we are there different times. It is a lot busier than some other markets we attend;' said Paul Brace of Brace's Orchard. Brace's Orchard is a family owned fruit farm in Dallas that has been in operation since 1828. They currently have over 6000 Facebook followers . Owners still say one of their favorite things about the Market on the ·square is seeing old friends, and also meeting new people on a weekly basis. "It is very nice to meet the people supporting the local farms;' Brace said. "It is great for the community and we have been coming here for years:' Another individual who has been coming to the market on the square for decades is, Norman Darling who is a local farmer. "We have been coming to this market around 30 years and everything is about the same. However, with all the farmers markets there is one in every town anymore. It is hard to get a huge crowd anywhere, there are just so many places people can get farmed goods, and people only eat so much;' Norman Darling, local farmer said. Wilkes-Barre locals say that they enjoy the variety and convenience of a market. Some pinned it as a favorite social activity for the week. People generally like the accessibility of the market and knowing that they are helping to support local business. ~ @wilkesbeacon ~ allysonsebolka@wilkes.edu Mondays at the Market 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. · through Oct. 2 Farmers' Market Hours Thursdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Nov. 16 Eat Fresh Produce Buy Locally Support Local Businesses . Design by Todd Espenshade r �_J 8 Life, Arts & Entertainment The Beacon - September 26, 2017 C::iJuten-rree Chorolate ~ • 2 cups all:-purpose gluten-- 1. Preheat oven to 32 5 degrees and line a rnuffin pan with cupcake free floor •3/4 cup uns:weeteoed coooa powder • 2 teaspoorut baking powder liners, set aside. 2. Mix together gluten-free flour·; bakin,g powder" baking soda. salt • 1/2 teaspoon b-aking soda • 1 teaspoon salt • 2 cups granulated sugar and sugar. 3. Add the eggs, vegct:Hble vanilla and water and mix until • 4 eggs • l cup vegetable oit • 2 112 teaspoons pure vanilla extract • l 114 cups water oil. pure combined. 4 . 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Each painting of the night took on its own individual style. Pamela Staff demonstrates how to paint the night's masterpiece. Each person was able to add their own persoonal touch. Staff walks around during the event to help those with their paintings. People of all ages attended the event to paint their own masterpiece. The finished painting of the NSO Paint Party. The perfect decoration to welcome the fall season. e eacon a 1son r �_J The Beacon - September 26, 2017 12 Opinion Hip-Hop and R&B take over as # 1 genre in the U.S. By Andre Spruell Opinion Editor • Hip-hop and R&B finally got the respect they deserve by becoming the top genre in the U.S. for the first time in its history. Nielsen Music came out with its midyear report back in July stating that the hiphop and R&B genre is the most consumed genre in the country, at 25.1 %. In second place is rock music, which lost its crown as the number one genre in the country, a title it held for many years. According to Forbes, rock music does better in physical sales, claiming 40% of album sales in the country, but that number continues to be on the decline. The decline of rock music's album sales and hip-hop and R&B's rise can be traced back to streaming. The evolution of streaming has changed the music game, and has allowed hip-hop and R&B to catapult itself to the number one spot, according to Forbes and popular music site Pigeons and Planes. It is hard to argue when rappers like Kendrick Lamar and Drake each sell 1.77 million units and 1.69 million units, respectively, and Grammy award winning rapper Chance the Rapper leading all album on-demand streams with a unit increase of what Pigeons and Planes reports to be over 15 million streams of his stream only album. "Coloring Book." Being a huge hip-hop and R&B fan growing up, seeing the genre as number one in the nation is cool, and the genre as a whole definitely owes a big thank you to streaming. I believe that streaming has helped the genre tremendously because as a society, we are moving into an entirely electronic way of life. Music is a great example because buying physical copies of albums and singles is something that just is not common anymore because it is cheaper and quicker to obtain music for free through illegal downloading or through the completely legal and popular way, streaming. The successes of popular streaming service Spotify led to the waterfall effect of other streaming services like Apple Music, Tidal, SoundCloud and many more. What has attributed to their success is that millennials and young adults are the ones using these streaming services. That same age group are the ones that are also the most technically savvy and is the age group that has always been associated with listening to hip-hop and R&B. That combination of "young people" having these streaming services and also consuming most of the hip-hop and R&B market is what has put the genre in the limelight. I am a big contributor to this crowd because I am subscribed to both Spotify and Apple Music which, enables me to consume hip-hop every day. I have the free version of Spotify, but pay the student price for Apple Music at $4.99 a month because I have always used iTunes to listen to my music since I was in high school. With Apple Music, I can get songs and albums within seconds, which is another reason why streaming is so popular; how quickly and easily accessible it is. Although streaming has helped hiphop tremendously, its success must also be attributed to the artists that have helped pave the way. There are lots of people· that should get recognition, but there are only a few I will touch on. The first being The Sugarhill Gang, who arguably came out with the first hiphop hit in 1979 with the iconic "Rapper's Delight:' Despite that being the first hip-hop hit, according to Provenance Magazine, the person widely credited as the father of the movement, DJ Kool Herc, based hiphop on musical Jamaican traditions of impromptu bragging poetry and speech over music. Along with DJ Kool Herc, DJ Grandmaster Flash was an early innovator by inventing the popular DJ technique of cutting and scratching. The influence of Grandmaster Flash is so big that Netflix made a series called "The Get Down;' which covers the underground New York hip-hop scene in the 70s, highlighting the �12 hiplso be telped Id get I will Gang, t hippper's 1p hit, !, the ter of l hipns of peech DJ >vator 1ue of tee of letflix own;' · York 1g the The Beacon - September 26, 2017 Opinion 13 early influences like Grandmaster Flash and many more. Thanks to those in the 70's, the 80's helped propel the genre even further. The 80's is considered the"'"Golden Age" of the genre · because it was the first time it ventured out of New York and began to reach other parts of the country. Also during this time, hip-hop began merging with other sounds like Afrika Bambaataa, merging hip-hop with electro (Provenance) and Run DMC collaborating with Aerosmith to merge hip-hop with rock. The 90's was when hip-hop really took off because it was when the genre became mainstream. There was a lot of controversy during this era because of the west coast based group N.W.A:s graphic lyrics and how outspoken they were about their dislike for the police, as well as the whole east coast vs. west coast beef. The most influential artists from this era were Dr. Dre, Tupac, Snoop Dogg, Wu-Tang Clan, Nas and the Notorious B.I.G. The early 2000's was when artists like Eminem and 50 Cent, both who were signed by Dr. Dre, dominated the decade. This decade also helped pave the way for female hip-hop artists due to artists like Missy Elliot. This current decade of hip-hop gets a lot of slack because the "mumble rap'' that is popular now is not well received by the· previous generation of hip-hop listeners, but artists like Kendrick Lamar and A$AP Rocky are still holding down the lyrical importance of the genre, while the artist Drake holds down both the hip-hop and R&BV side of things. Not only has hip-hop influenced other genres, it has greatly influenced fashion among teens and young adults. The fashion influence of the genre started in the 90s, and the genre still continues to influence fashion today. It is safe for me to say that hip hop has influenced how I listen to music, as well as how I dress. So I love that hip hop is getting the recognition that it deserves at number one. ~ , @wilkesbeacon andre.spruell@wilkes.edu Graph ic by Todd Espenshade r �..J The Beacon - September 26, 2017 Opinion 14 Opinion ·Have an opinion or want to write a guest column? Contact theopinion editor: andre.sprueil@wilkes.edu movies to help you through the semester Editorial Staff ByCollege Nicholas Filipek 2017-18 Asst. Opinion Editor MANAGERIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief - Toni Pennello Managing Editor - Danny van Brunt Adviser - Dr. Kalen Churcher SECTION ED1T0RS News - cabrlni Rudnicki LA&E -Amanda Bialek Opinion - Andre Spruell Sports - Luke Modrovsky ASSISTANT EDITORS News - Isaiah McGehee LA&E - available Opinion - Nick Filipek Sports -Ashton Gyenizs DESIGN EDITORS Todd Espenshade • Graphic Designer PHOTOGRAPHERS Positions available Interested In joining the Beacon? To team more about the positions we contact offer and what you can do, daniel.vanbrunt@wllkes.edu 141 S. Main St. Clayton and Theresa Karambelas Media Center WIikes University Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 www.thewifkesbeacon.com Nick Filipek, The Beacons ,-esulent movie buff and assistant opinion editor, wilfreview movies each week. Want to hea1- about one in particular? Email Niik at: nicholas.filipek@ wilkes.eau. Fall semester 2017 is in full swing and the excitement of back to school is quickly turning into anxiety about deadlines. It is around this time where the reality of what college life is actually all about starts to settle in. Sometimes you just need to reenergize that drive of "giving it the old college trY:' and what better way of doing so than from the comfort of your couch? Here are a few movies I selected that will get you in the mood to continue to buckle down during the semester, while giving you something to grin about. Good Will Hunti~g (1997)- Written by and starring Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, "Good Will Hunting" won the pair an Oscar for best screenplay and Robin Williams an Oscar for best actor in a supporting role. The movie follows Matt Damon's (The Bourne Identity, Oceans 11) character Will Hunting, a custodian at M.I.T. Will's friends played by Ben Affleck (Argo, Gone Girl), Casey Affleck (Manchester by the Sea, Gone Baby Gone) and Cole Hauser (Dazed and Confused, 2 Fast 2 Furious) are the only family he knows and he is fiercely loyal to them, and they him in return. Upon his latest arrest for hitting a police officer after his scrap with an old bully, Will is placed into the care of Professor Gerald Lambeau, brilliantly played by Stellan Skarsgard (Deep Blue Sea, The Avengers) to help solve complex math equations all while making the Fields Medal Winner look like a kid with crayons. There is another stipulation to Will being pardoned by the Boston police; he has to see a counselor. The counselor in question ends up being an old friend of Professor Lam beau, Sean Maguire, who was played by Robin Williams. Robin Williams bring this role to life in a way other actors dream to do. The line between the actor and the character gets so thin you cant tell the difference. Towards the end, one of the last scenes Sean and Will ( Williams and Damon) have is one of the most touching ever to be captured on film. · During all this upheaval in his life, Will also manages to fall in love with Skylar, played by Minnie Driver (Grosse Pointe Blank, Speechless) to further complicate his situation. This new romance drives Will to take a long look in the mirror to discover who he is and what he wants to do with this extraordinary mathematical gift. The movie is one of my all time favorites. All the performances seem real and Gus Van Sant does a brilliant job as director. �Opinion The Beacon - September 26, 2017 the role of the beautiful dancer girl in the background, but her smile and overall likeability make you like her character more than what you should based on how Continued little they gave her to do. The movie has an overarching theme Legally Blonde (2001)- Even though of unity and strength in teamwork, which this movie has one of the most undeniably are both important lessons to the over all horrible sequels in existence, the original success of any college career. Legally Blonde is an awesome college flick This movie is a fantastic watch and that leaves you feeling inspired to kick has a great soundtrack that keeps it fun some butt during a hard semester. and interesting the whole time. Even if Elle Woods, who is brought to life you're not into the movie, just skip to the perfectly by Reese Witherspoon (Walk the finale where the two best drumlines in the Line, This Means War) starts the movie country go toe to toe for the top spot and off as a stereotypical blonde sorority give this flick its name. bimbo who is hoping for her boyfriend Accepted (2006)- Probably the most Warner, played by Matthew Davis (The fun movie on the list, I can still remember Vampire Diaries, Pearl Harbor), proposes the day I went to see ''Accepted" in theaters to her. Instead of asking her to spend his at the Roselle Park, NJ movie theater. life with him, he dumps her and says she's This particular movie centers on a part of just not the marrying type. college that no one wants to think about, This leads Elle to want prove to him rejection. that she can be just like one of those Bartleby Gaines has been rejected from "smart college types" and it ends up being every college he applied to, and in an act the one thing she wants to prove to herself of desperation, makes up his own college most of all by the end. Luke Wilson (Old to give the false illusion of acceptance School, Idiocracy), Selma Blair (Hellboy, to his parents. He must take his charade Cruel Intentions) Victor Garber (Titanic, another step further and renovate an old Argo) and Jennifer Coolidge (American building and hire a Dean, played by Lewis Pie, A Cinderella Story) deserve shout Black (Inside Out, Famous Comedian) outs for their awesome supporting roles. when his parents plan to drop him off on It is often the supporting roles that make his first day. the movie seem "real" and this is no Luckily, he is not alone and has a group exception. of friends, who have also had their college The movie is very "bubblegum" and dreams smashed, to help him out. Jonah you can see every choice director Robert Hill (21 Jump Street, Superbad) Columbus Leketic takes before he takes it, but that - Short (Stomp the Yard, The Losers), Adam doesn't mean it is bad. Sometimes we need Herschman (Harold and Kumar Escape a familiar story with a fun twist to make from Guantanamo Bay, Soul Men) and us smile and remind ourselves that there Maria Thayer (Forgetting Sarah Marshall, is nothing outside our own capabilities if Hitch) all bring a great chemistry to the you just set your mind to it. screen and make it seem like these five Drumline (2002)- This movie sticks unlikely screw ups could really be friends. out on the list because it has nothing to The movie goes on to champion do with collegiate academics as much as the message of "don't give up on your extracurricular activities. This helps it dreams" which is perfect for anyone in stand out while still remaining familiar college currently struggling and asking and is masterfully shot by Charles Stone themselves am I even here?" III. The Socia Network (2010)- If Nick Cannon (Love Don't Cost a you are unfamiliar with Zuckerberg, or Thing, The Killing Room), Zoe Saldana how he came to be one of the youngest (Guardians of the Galaxy, Star Trek), billionaire on the planet, this movie has Orlando Jones (Evolution, The Time what is described as an accurate portrayal Machine) and Leonard Roberts (Savages, of real life events. American Sniper) all crush their roles and Mark Zuckerburg, portrayed by Jesse make this a highly entertaining movie to Eisnberg (Zombieland, Now You See Me) watch. is a Harvard Student who creates a website Devon Miles (Cannon) is new to Atlanta (that later becomes know as Facebook) and A&T University (a fictitious college, based has to fight for his intellectual property on the real North Carolina A&T) after against the jealous Winlevoss twins, both being asked to attend personally by music portrayed by Armie Hammer (The Lone director Dr. Lee (Jones). Devon knows he Ranger, The Man from U.N.C.L.E) and is one of the best and this causes him to the business partner he burned Edwardo clash with his section leader Sean Taylor Saverin, portrayed by Andrew Garfield (Roberts) until they both learn what Dr. (The Amazing Spider-Man, Never Let Me Lee has been trying to teach them all Go). along, "one band, one sound". The story itself is not too old and had Unfortunately Zoe Saldanna only has many people going "Do we really need 15 COLLEGE MOVIES . "whr a Facebook movie?" when it was first _ this happened to him, why not me?" David released but The Social Network is much Fincher is one of my favorite directors and more than that. It is a great movie to this film certainly boosts that credibility. watch for an overall inspiration boost and leaves you feeling like you can accomplish anything. Unlike some of the previous movies on @wilkesbeacon the list, this movie takes itself seriously ~ nicholas.filipek@wilkes.edu and that helps cement the feeling of, "if • 0 rm to s are em? ontact dre Spruell to write about it and get it off your chest. andre.spruell@wilkes.edu r �_J The Beacon - September 26, 201 7 Opinion 16 Are apps more harmful than beneficial to us? . Have an • • op1n1on you'd like to share? By Brandon Belfon Opinion Writer Debatable? Of course. Generational? Definitely. Let me first state that this is not a grading scale of any sort for the Apple store. This discussion will be solely based on the benefits and drawbacks of the finger-sized squares on our social 'life-lines'. Dictionary.com provides us with the broad definition of "an application, typically a small, specialized program downloaded onto a mobile device." Merriam Webster mentions it as "a computer program that performs a special function." Is it just me or do these sites make apps out to seem way more robotic than they really are? I mean, do you really see Instagram as aesthetically pleasing pictures or do you see that little number marked with the word 'likes' that provide some odd social standard? When browsing twitter, is it to catch up on the news or is it an infinite scroll of entertainment? Apps are not programs or downloads. Of course by literal standards they are. But oh no no, the meaning lies way deeper. Apps provide an escape in awkward situations. A go-to when a date gets too quiet or when a class lacks your interest in the slightest. Let's be honest, phones are not the distraction, apps are. The majority of the time, do you pull your phone out to call someone or use your calculator? Or is it to scroll through the endless array of social media or to get the satisfaction through streaks on snapchat? These needs are psychological needs and the app industry has capitalized on it. The drawbacks of apps are almost on a subliminal level, but the benefits _are quite obvious. They range from instant communication to ordering your pizza with the tap of a finger. More importantly, apps have developed a new way of learning for children with disabilities or a way of tracking medical data for people with a chronic disease that would otherwise be tedious work. In this light, apps provide clarity and order. Every app was created with a purpose and all that becomes worth something one way or another. So. Are apps good or bad? I think they cause more harm than good. Although there are apps out there that are extremely helpful, apps have gotten a reputation as a great time waster and distraction. At the end of the day, social media apps, mobile game apps, and other apps of that nature are the common apps that the majority of mobile users go on as opposed to beneficial or educational apps. Countless citizens get into a car everyday knowing that too many lives have been lost in that exact vehicle. How many minutes, hours and days of lives are lost to this hand held vehicle of the mind? Once people learn how get distracted by other things besides by the apps on their phone, then apps can be viewed as more beneficial than harmful. Until then, apps are more harmful than beneficial. ....@wil kesbeacon • brandon.belfonti@wilkes.edu Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and l'1stagran1! Facebook: The Beacon Twitter: @wilkesbeacon Instagram: @wilkesbeacon Email us! • �8 The Beacon - September 26, 2017 Opinion 17 Meet the Ma o_rs_~_____,,....,.,_ J:;..__ . . This week's major: History Interviews and photos by Abigail Tareay Every week, The Beacon will offer a chance for majors to be placed in the spotlight. Each student that gets chosen will have a few words to express why they chose the major and how they feel it will benefit them in the future. Opinion Writer Nicholas Whitney Junior When Nicholas started college he decided to major in biology. Not too long after, Nicholas figured out that biology was not for him and gave history a chance, making it his major. According to Nicholas, the reason he is so intrigued with history is that history is broader than people tend to realize. Nicole Kolessar Junior t "I decided to specialize in history because I believe that learning about the past can help you shape the future. "This will aid me in the future because I hope to use my History major to get into graduate school and receive a Ph.D in History. I also hope to become a college professor:' Sarah O'Hara Senior • Sarah started with a major in psychology, but switched to history after talking to her high school teacher one summer, who brought up how good she was at history, which made her switch. The advice from her teacher worked out well, because Sarah does not regret changing her major to history. Courtney McMonagle Senior "I chose to major in history because of my dad's love for it. He is a huge history buff and I could never outsmart him when it came to trivia. "Being a History Major made me a better writer and provided me the skills to perform excellent research, which will be especially useful when I become a lawyer:' r �_J The Beacon - September 26, 201 7 Opinion 18 But you're "B-E-A-U-T-1-F-U-L;' just the way you are . By Ma Kenna Walsh Staff Writer Well, as long as you dye your hair, plump your lips, paint your nails and lose the hips. Maybe pierce your ears, tweeze the brows; have you ever tried whitening strips? Your boobs are too small, your stomach is huge ... Pimples? Disgusting! And don't even get me started on that cellulite. But, you're "beautiful," they say, just the way you are. How can anyone feel beautiful when they don't have anything in common with the people who represent 'beauty' today? It is so easy to lose sight of what beautiful means. Sometimes, we should all take a step back and remember, it's just a word. B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L: nine letters that the world has given the power to control the way we dress, the things we eat, the makeup we wear -- the list goes on. Humans have given an insanely impossible meaning and mind-boggling amount of power to a bunch of letters. I cannot stress enough how important it is to understand that one person's definition of beauty will not be the same as the person sitting next to them. Bradley University's "The Body Project" appearance come before one's own life or states that, "it is easy to forget that standards the lives of their loved ones? of beauty are arbitrary!" My idea of Poor body image can easily spiral out beautiful hair is guaranteed to be different of control and lead to serious life-altering eating disorders. Some eating disorders from other people. The words "body image" and "self- can even turn fatal. It's impossible to esteem" are being talked about a lot. It's an determine exactly how many people suffer epidemic. People undoubtedly care more from an eating disorder, due to people now than ever about the way that they look. not necessarily understanding their own In Joan Esherick's symptoms. young girls "Emotions and "B-E-A- U-T-1-F- U-L: areMost Eating," she exposed to such discusses a study nine letters that the world unrealistic standards beauty before they done in the past has given the power to of even understand what which revealed that over half of the girls control the way we dress, they are looking at! For birthdays and surveyed, ages 18 to the things we eat, the holidays young girls 25, responded that they'd rather be "run makeup we wear, the list often received creepy over by a truck than goes on." little dolls depicting be fat." creatures with strange Fat is another proportions, you may one of those words ·that will immediately have heard of them, too: Barbies, Bratz, provoke a negative response. Cabbage Patch Kids, Polly Pockets and According to the Institute for the American Girl Dolls. Psychology of Eating, "Adolescent girls are After dolls comes magazines, internet more afraid of gaining weight than getting ads, snapchat beauties and instagram cancer, losing their parents or nuclear war." models. I remember constantly asking my It is absolutely horrifying that this is mom when I was younger, "Why can't I how young minds think! How can physical look like her?" Whether it was an actress on TV or a girl -- who is more photoshop than human -- in a clothing ad. I hear girls on a regular basis saying they wish they had curly hair because straight hair is so boring, or vice versa because curly hair is so much work. Unfortunately, the grass is always greener on the other side, at least it feels that way. To accept the body we were given and loving the skin we're in is hard. It should not be swept under the rug. I don't necessarily believe that we were raised to hate ourselves as much as we've been raised to love others more. We grow up hearing that we're all 'unique' and 'special' and to love our differences, but when did we stop? Why did we stop? What made us want to look • like the person sitting next to us? "I found I was more confident when I stopped trying to be someone else's definition of beautiful and started being my own." said Remington Miller. Practicing self love is important. Sharing it is just as impactful. Compliment someone today! ~ @wilkesbeacon • makenna.walsh@wilkes.edu Top five tipson howlo survive ea-drcollege semester By Savannah Pinnock Staff Writer With that -being said, why not try going to sleep earlier this semester because, well -science. 1) Stay Well Rested Throughout one's formative and academic yea.Fs, getting eight hours of sleep has come to be a trite but true concept. Obtaining enough sleep is essential to academic success and will provide one with the sufficient amount of energy needed to handle life as a Wilkes student. For freshmen as well as upperclassmen, attaining less than eight hours of sleep in high school was likely feasible, though in college, it is quite the contrary. According to an article from Science Daily, it is said that "students with more regular sleeping patterns had better school grades on average." This finding may appear to be common knowledge, but the science is much deeper. It is suggested that the circadian rhythm of students with irregular sleep schedules, as compared to students who had consistent sleeping schedules, displayed a shift of approximately three hours. Subsequently, melatonin is distributed approximately 2.6 hours later in students who sustain irregular sleeping patterns. 2)Stay Organized Wilkes University is home to a broad range of clubs, organizations, and a rigorous academic curriculum that is sure to simultaneously challenge and entertain you. If you attended the Wilkes University Club Day event, you were informed via email about the local happenings on campus and it may be overwhelming, especially your freshman year. In order to combat this, make sure to get a physical and/or digital agenda. This will give you the ability to quickly note all of your activities as well as academic assignments. It is important to look at your class syllabus, and plan ahead. Making a "mental note" is a tried and true pitfall that will eventually lead to forgetting about assignments, as well as attending your favorite campus activities. So clear your mind and leave the hard work to your agenda, it's similar to having a portable secretary. 3) Develop a Healthy Routine As the semester draws forward you may find that your academic schedule is etched in your mind and you're beginning to develop a routine. After completing my freshmen year at Wilkes University, I'd like to offer a few • tips to add to your already established queue. For one, it is vital to nourish your body as well as your mind. In other words, take advantage of the local YMCA, which offers a free membership to students, as well as the healthy selections of food at Henry's Food Court. The freshman fifteen is very real and with this tip, I avoided it, and so can you. Also, live by the platitude that "the early bird gets the worm." No matter what, make a concerted effort to be as early as possible to any class you have, a~ it is advantageous to you academically. And last but not least, make sure to review everything you learn in your lectures on a daily basis so that cramming is unnecessary,. You'll thank me later. 4) Read for Pleasure One of the most pleasurable pastimes is reading for leisure. Engaging in a thought provoking, enjoyable novel is a great way to keep your mind fresh and ready to take on your assignments. Whether you're an English, sports management, engineering, sociology or biology major; reading will always pose a benefit to you on an intellectual level. 5) Be Yourself And last but not least, in college your top priority should be to ensure that you excel within your academic endeavors. College is also a time to develop and fine tune your sense of self. Therefore, avoid conformity at all costs as it is another pitfall many young adults find themselves in. In order to evade conformity, attempt to pursue your goals and dreams. "Understand that the right to choose your own path is a sacred privilege. Use it. Dwell in possibility". -Oprah Winfrey ~ @wilkesbeacon • savannah.pinnock@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - September 26, 2017 Sports 19 Sports Lady Colonel's soccer (5-1-1) shoots one game at a time By Ashton Gyenizs Asst. Sports Editor :rs "We are all very close, we spend everyday competition, the Lady Colonels soccer team together," senior Dianna Connor said. has a vivid image that they want their whole "We are a family, a close group of girls. It's team to stand for and represent. Those values are awesome to watch each a good way for the other grow over the team's players to keep years. We have each themselves in check other's backs no matter, and allow its members we stick together:' to make sure that their A team is supposed to actions align with their be one cohesive group values. that works fluently Having those set together. Without this values for all to know strong personal bond will help allow each and connection that it member to focus appears the women's on the same things soccer team at Wilkes while at the same has developed with time hold each other each other,-there would L~~~-■ accountable to support be no groundwork laid The Beacon/Nicole Gaetani and represent those down for the team to shared values. be successful. Dianna Connor was featured in last "I think the team "Our culture as a week's issue of the Beacon as the chemistry is different, Wilkes women's soccer Athlete of the Week, because she player revolves around scored three goals for the win against our coach's attitude along with everyone's our five core values: M d fitness, ambition, arywoo · attitude is very Seven games into the season with a record of 5-1-1, things are looking good for the Wilkes Lady Colonels soccer team. After game one against Penn State Berks ended in a tie, the team went on a four game win streak, defeating Muhlenberg College, Marywood University, William Paterson University and Penn Tech. Both Muhlenberg and William Paterson gave Wilkes losses in the previous season. The team's most recent game against Arcadia University on Saturday gave the women's soccer team their fifth win of the season. Arcadia is yet another team that delivered a loss to the record of the 2016 Lady Colonels. Senior Micaela Oliverio said, "Our goals are surrounded around winning the MAC championship. We take each game one at a time so we don't get caught up in the bigger picture. Every game is important to us and whether we win or lose, we learn from it:' The team's goals of winning the MAC look promising after as good of a start as they have had. However, they have yet to see any competition within the MAC Freedom conference. As Oliverio mentioned, it is important that they take each game as they come. A key for the team to continue with their success this season is to not look ahead to the future, and focus only on their next opponent. Their next game is home against the University of Scranton. The result of this game should really give a good idea of how much the Lady Colonels soccer team has improved since last season because Scranton had beaten them 4-0 in the 2016 soccer season. integrity, teamwork, and effort. We go to "I can't really pinpoint exactly what is every practice and game with these values in different this year than previous years;' said mind. In fact, they are even prominent off of Oliverio. "I think our bond is stronger as a the field;' said Oliverio. team and, as a whole, we have developed In addition to the team's bond, it seems mentally and physically stronger. Our ·that a clear set of values for the team has coaches have changed up people's positions also helped direct the team in a strong and and brought in new formations:' positive direction this season. A huge contributing factor to the As Oliverio said, they take these values improvement of the team could very well into consideration both on and off the be the strong bond between all of the field. Whether it is in a classroom or in teammates that Oliverio discussed. "Our culture as a Wilkes women's soccer player revolves around our five core values: fitness, ambition, integrity, teamwork, and effort. We go to every practice and game with these values in mind. In fact, they are even prominent off of the field:' -Micaela Oliverio sh '.J positive. Having Elliot [the women's soccer graduate assistant] help coach is great. We are approaching things differently with our formation and our style of play. The atmosphere is completely different in the best way;' said Connor. From the physical aspects of soccer to the mental, it seems like the team has made · immense changes throughout. All changes have been positive and seem to have been beneficial to the players and coaches. The 2017 Lady Colonels seems to have taken a fresh and new outlook on their approach to the game and it has worked very well for them so far this season. "The goal is to win;' said Connor. "We all have winning the MAC to be our biggest goal. In order to achieve this, the team must be working as a unit, we take one game at a time, and keep working hard and pushing each other during practice because that's where it starts:' Winning the MAC is quite obviously an overarching goal that the entire team has, but in order to get on top, they need to overcome a few tough obstacles in teams like 8esales, Fairleigh Dickinson and Misericordia. Their first MAC opponent is Delaware Valley, but as the players said, they should not let themselves look too far ahead and focus only on whoever their very next opponent is. As the year progresses and they inch closer and closer toward the MAC Freedom tournament, it will be very interesting to see how they do against the tougher competition in the MAC. Each day brings them closer to their overall team goal of taking the title of 2017 MAC Freedom Champions. Sept.20 Wilkes I, Arcadia 0 Arcadia' 0' 0" 0 Wilkes'O'l'-'l First half - None. Second half - 1. WIL Delfina Bracchi (Dianna Connor), 67:01. Shots - ARC 15, WIL 6. Saves - ARC 3 (Brianna Williams); WIL 4 (Courtney Stanley). Corner kicks - ARC 9, WIL 5.Sept. 23 Susquehannal,WilkesO Wilkes'O'O'-'O Susquehanna' 1 '0' - ' 1 First half - 1. SUS Alyssa Bolger (Kate Cantrell), 5:12. Second half - None. Shots - WIL 6, SUS 6. Saves - WIL 3 (Courtney Stanley); SUS 1 (Julia Tolin). Corner kicks -WIL 6, SUS 0. ~ @wilkesbeacon J , ashton.gyenizs@wilkes.edu r �.J The Beacon - September 26, 2017 20 Fall sports emphasize pre-game preparation & traditions By Kirsten Peters Staff Writer No matter if an individual is playing sports in Little League or at the collegiate level, there are specific drills, rituals, superstitions, tokens and music that players swear by in order to be successful. Depending on the sport, these pre-game preparations may vary, but one thing the athletes agree on is that there are certain things that have to be done before a game. Whether it be football, soccer, field hockey, tennis, cross country or volleyball, there are traditions _that these teams are bound to follow. When it comes to football, head coach Trey Brown explained that the team has a very methodical and strategic schedule for the whole week before a game. Each day of the week is designated to a different aspect of the game: staff planning, an inside run, 7-on-7s, team periods, kick game, situational calls, substitutions, highlight videos, lifting and mental prep. Numerous players on the football team have adopted these rituals and continue to practice some of their own. According to freshman linebacker for the football team Aidan Sinisgalli, "On game day, I like to look over the plays real quick before I put on the pads. Before we go out to the field, I have to listen to ' Dreams and Nightmares' by Meek Mill; it's been a ritual for me since high school." Compared to football's weekly routine, men's soccer follows a similar approach. "We have structured a schedule so that we are physically prepared for our game, home or away, in 35 minutes," said head coach Michael Piranian. In addition to the structured routine of stretching, ball touches and increasing the tempo, coach Piranian notes that he was a superstitious player h~self and that these tendencies have carried over into coaching for him. "Some variables I take into consideration are: my clothing (comfort versus class), what I need to say to the team in regards to preparation for our opponents, motivational statements/stories/clips and how they are talked about and displayed, watching how individuals act/prepare during warm-ups and how it translates into our performance," elaborated coach Piranian. Following the same mind-track as coach Piranian, senior soccer player Tyler Kukosky reiterated the importance of fulfilling one's rituals before a game. Kukosky noted that he always watches the movie "300" as game time approaches, stating, "King Leonidas and the brave three hundred always get me motivated for the upcoming competition." Besides his personal ritual, Kukosky noted that the team likes to have a "loose and energetic atmosphere in the locker room," which is why they play the song "It's a Great Day to be Alive" by Travis Tritt before warm-ups. Lastly, head coach John Sumoski confirmed that the women's soccer team succumbs to these pre-game rituals as well. The team's weekly preparation focuses on nutrition, myofascial rolling, stretching, active recovery and sleep, as well as following their own set of rituals by handing out five culture coins to the teammates who embody those characteristics the most that week. In doing so, the women's soccer team emphasizes the importance of fitness, effort, ambition, integrity and teamwork while preparing for upcoming games. No matter the sport, whether it be the three detailed in this article, or the numerous other fall, winter and spring sports on campus, sporting teams tend to follow structured routines of weekly preparation with glimmers of personal touches, such as certain songs or movies in order to feel prepared for their upcoming games. Love sports? Always wanted to be a sports writer or photographer? Join the Beacon. Contact: Sports Editor Luke Modrovsky Luke.Mwodrovsky@wilkes.edu ~ :,r @wilkesbeacon Kirsten.Peters@wilkes.edu Wilkes Fall Sports Schedules Football Men's Soccer Women's Soccer 9/2 @ Muhlenberg, L 19-62 *9/9 vs. Lebanon Valley, L 0-36 *9/15 vs. Delaware Valley, L 14-34 *9/23 @ Misericordia, L 14-43 *9/30 @ Lycoming, 1:00 P.M. *x-10/7 vs. Widener, I :00 P.M. *10/2l @ FDU-Florham, l:OOP.M. *10/28 @ Albright, I :00 P.M. *11/4 vs. Stevenson, 12:00 P.M. *y-11/11 @ King's, 12:00 P.M. 9/ 1 vs. PSU-Berks, W 3-2 (OT) 9/3 vs. Marywood, L 0-1 9/5 @ Valley Forge, W 5-0 9/9 @ Moravian, L 0-1 9/ 14 @ Summit, L 0-2 9/ 16 @ Lebanon Valley, L 0-4 9/20 vs. Susquehanna, W 1-0 (OD 9/23 vs. Stevenson, W 3-0 9/27 @ U. of Scranton, 7:00 P.M. *9/30 @ Delaware Valley, 2:30 P.M. 10/4 vs. Lancaster Bible, 4:00 P.M. *10/7 vs. FDU-Florham, 7:00 P.M. *10/ 11 vs. King's, 7:00 P.M. *10/ 14 @ Desales, 3:00 P.M. * 10/ 17 @ Misericordia., 7:00 P.M. *10/21 vs. Eastern, 2:00 P.M. 10/25 vs. Penn College, 7:00 P.M. *10/28 @ Manhattanville, 3:30 P.M. 9/ 1 vs. PSU-Berks, T 1-1 (2OT) 9/4 vs. Muhlenberg, W 2-1 9/9 @ Marywood, W 5-3 9/13 vs. William Patterson, W 1-0 9/ 16 vs. Penn College, W 3-0 9/20 @ Susquehanna, L 0-1 9/23 vs. Arcadia, W 1-0 9/26 @ U. of Scranton, 4:30 P.M. *9/29 @ Delaware Valley, 7:00 P.M. 10/J @ Stockton, 5:00 P.M. *10/6 vs. FDU-Florham, 7:00 P.M. *10/ 10 vs. King's, 4:30 P.M. • 10/ 14 @ Desales, 1:00 P.M. • 10/ 18 @ Misericordia., 6:30 P.M. *10/21 vs. Eastern, 4:30 P.M. 10/24 @ SUNY-Cortland, 7:00 P.M. * I 0/28 @ Manhattanville, 1:00 P.M. *MAC Freedom *MAC Freedom Field Hockey x-9/2 vs. Susquehanna, L 3-4 (OD x-9/3 vs. Ithaca, L 1-2 9/6 vs. Marywood, W 4-3 (OD 9/9 @ Arcadia, L 2-5 9/ 13 vs. Keystone, W 4-0 9/ 16 vs. Alvernia, L 1-4 9/ 19 vs. Moravian, W 4-3 *9/23 @ Eastern, L 0-5 9/26 @ U. of Scranton, 7:00 P.M. *9/30 @ FDU-Florham, 11 :00 A.M. 10/4 vs. Elizabethtown, 7:00 P.M. * 10/7 vs. Desales, 5:00 P.M. 10/ 11 @ Widener, 7:00 P.M. *10/14 vs. Manhananville, 12:00 P.M *1 0/ 18 @ King's, 7:00 P.M. *10/21 vs. Del. Valley, ll :30A.M. • I 0/26 vs. Misericordia, 7:00 P.M. *MAC Freedom . x-Connie Harnum Classic (4th place) Record: 3-5 (MAC-F 0-1) Home games @ Schmidt Stadium *MA C x-Homecoming y-Mayor 's Cup Record: 0-4 (MAC 0-3) Home games @ Schmidt Stadium �4 Sports 1he Beacon - September 26, 2017 21 Colonel football leads, but Colonel athletics in brief falls in rout to Misericordia By Alex Kielar Staff Writer By Luke Modrovsky Sports Editor tat of l Colonel Football put together a 14-6 lead early in the second quarter at Misericordia. 37 unanswered points later, it would be the Cougars who would have the last laugh on Saturday afternoon. The Wilkes offense moved the football early and often in the first quarter. In the games first drive, sophomore Shane Deemer had three touches for 20 yards, along with junior Jeff Steeber getting a touch of his own. Backup freshman quarterback Wade Rippeon found Steeber twice for completions during the first scoring drive. Rippeon completed a second down pass to senior preseason All-American Garrett Armstrong. A Misericordia facemask penalty tacked on a half-the-distance yardage of six yards. With first and goal, Rippeon found 'Armstrong for the game's first score at 12:03 in the first quarter. After a Mike Hauck extra point, Wilkes had completed a strong first drive, now leading the game 7-0. A senior Isaiah Robinson interception would give the Colonels the football back at 9:02, but after gaining 32 yards in 2:37, the drive stalled, forcing a senior Bobby Nye punt. From there, the Cougars then put together their own first scoring drive on a nine yard passing touchdown, but would miss the PAT. Wilkes regained possession after the Misericordia kickoff but would see the ensuing drive stall after two gains were negated by a false start penalty. Robinson would get the best of another Cougar pass by scoring on a 40-yard interception return. Hauck drilled another extra point and things seemed like they had returned to normal for the Colonels. Except, Misericordia would posted 37 points the Colonels would never be able to answer. After bein~ shutout numerous other times, Rippeons season-high four interceptions would allow the Cougars to find their rhythm in Middle Atlantic Conference action. Rippeon would finished 32-51 passing for 269 yards and one touchdown. Senior Aaron Coyne finished as Rippeon's top target securing ten completions for 76 yards. The Colonels will continue their MAC schedule "'.hen they travel to Williamsport to take on Lycoming College. Kickoff is slated for 1:00 p.m. Misericordia 43, Wilkes 14 Wilkes' 7'7'0 ' 0 - ' 14 Misericordia' 6 ' 13 ' 10' 14 - '43 Dallas, Pa. - MangelsdorfField Wilkes 0-4 (0-3), Misercordia 1-3 (1-2) () denotes MAC Freedom ,n s Sept.21 WVB: The Lady Colonels fell to Moravian in Sept 17 MTEN: In day two action at the Bloomsburg Invitational, junior Courtney Murphy, sophomore Chris Maderitz, junior Braddock Chow and freshman Ryan Simon all won their singles matches in straight sets for the Colonels. Courtney Murphy and Tawhid Choudhury dropped the only doubles match for the Colonels of the day, 8-4. Sept 19 FH: Junior Megan Kane and freshman Ali Dunn led the Lady Colonels to a wild 4-3 victory over Moravian with two goals each. Kane took a Marissa Surdy pass and shot it to an empy net for the game winner. WVB: The Colonels dropped a heartbreaker to host Manhattanville (19-25, 25-20, 23-25, 3028 and 13-15). Sophomore Jamey Mikovich tied her career mark with 19 kills and posted a careerbest with 25 digs. Sept20 MSOC: Junior Camry Huff took a throwin pass from senior Tyler Kukosky in the 93rd minute with the score notched at Oa piece. Huff was able to squirt the ball past the goalkeeper to send the Colonels to a wild 1-0 overtime victory over Susquehanna Junior goalie Tim Gallagher also came up big with five saves. WSOC: The Lady Colonels failed to find the back of the net in suffering their first loss of the season, 1-0 .,tt Susquehanna Alyssa Bolger scored the only goal of the contest at 5:12 with a header. a non-conference matchup 3-0, with set scores, 13-25, 22-25, and 23-35. Sept.23 FH: Eastern scores five unanswered goals for a 5-0 shutout to open MAC Freedom play for the Lady Colonels. The Eagles found the back of the net in the 12th, 16th, 34th, 37th, and 70th minutes. WSOC: Delfina Bracchi, assisted by Dianna Connor, found the back of the net in the 67th minute to give the Lady Colonels the only goal they needed, as they held on for a 1-0 victory against Arcadia FB: Wtlkes was unable to find the win column in a 43-14 MAC contest against host Misericordia The Colonels score first, but it would be the Co~ars doing most of the scoring for the remainder of the afternoon. • WVB: The Lady C9lonels dropped a pair of matches against Wesley (26-28, 22-25 and 22-25) and Rutgers-Camden (25-14, 25-18, 23-25, 2225 and 13-15). MSOC: Huff had another fine day on the pitch with two goals and one assist in a 3-0 victory over Stevenson. Senior Casey Ritsick also scored MXC: Sophomore Franco Balbuena posted another leading time (29.39.9) for the Colonels in the Aggies Open. WXC: Senior Moriah Teed led the way for Wilkes in a time of27.ll.7. MGOLF: The Colonels posted their first victory in their season opener against Misericordia Senior Alex Anderson took medalist honors with a 76. 1ge dI it's ne tle ea Wilkes Fall Sports Schedules Men's Tennis 9/16 vs. Keystone, W 9-0 vs. Messiah, W9-0 9/16 &9/17 @Bloomsburg Tourney 9/29-10/2@ ITA Regionals 9/30 vs. Albright, 11:00 A.M. vs. Penn College, 4:00 P.M. 10/21 & 10/22@MAC Individual Tounament (@ Ralston Athletic Complex) Record: 2-0 Women's Tennis 9/ 16 vs. Messiah, W 9-0 9/22-9/25 @ ITA Regionals 9/23 & 9/24 @Bloomsburg Tourney 9/30 vs. Albright, 11:00 A.M. vs. Penn College, 4:00 P.M. 10/3 @U. of Saanton, 4:00 P.M. 10/14 & 10/15@ MAC Individual Tounament (@ Ralston Athletic Complex) Home matches @Ralston Athletic Complex Record: 1-0 - Cross Country Women's Volleyball (Men and Women) 9/1@ Misericordia Invite (7th place) x-9/2 vs. Widener, L 0-3 vs. Bridgewater, L 0-3 x-9/3 vs. Wesley, L 1-3 vs. Simpson, L 0-3 9/7vs. Summit, W 3-1 9/9 vs. Haverford, L 0-3 vs. PSU-Berks, W 3-0 _'.'.J/13 vs. Eastern, L 1-3 9/16 vs. Immaculata, W 3-0 vs. PSU-Harrisburg, W 3-2 *9/19 @ Manhattanville, 7:00 P.M. 9/21 @ Moravian, 7:00 P.M. 9/23 vs. Wesley, 1:00 P.M . @ Rutgers-Camden, 3:00 P.M . *9/27 vs. FDU-Florham, 7:00 P.M . 9/30 vs. PSU-Brandywine, 3:00 P.M. @ PSU-Altoona, 5:00 P.M. *10/ 3 @ King's, 7:00 P.M . 10/5 vs. Lancaster Bible, 7:00 PM. 9/9@ Dutch. Invite (8th place) 9/23 @ Aggie Open 9/30@DickinsonShort-Longlnvite 10/7 @ Desales Invitational 10/14@ Gettysburg-Invitational 10/28 @ MAC Championships (Delaware Valley) 11/ll@NCAAMideastRegional, (Newville, PA) Results as of 9/17 Women's Volleyball (cont'd) 10/7 vs. Lebanon Valley, 10:00 A.M. vs. Centenary, 2:00 P.M. 10/9 vs. Marywood, 7:00 P.M. *10/11 vs. Desales, 7:00 P.M. *10/17@Delaware Valley, 7:00 P.M. y-10/20vs. Morrisville State., 4:00 PM. y-vs. Catholic Uni. c:iAmerica, 6:00 PM. y-10/21 vs. Kean, 10:00 A.M . y-vs. Moravian, 2:00 P.M . *10/25 vs. Misericordia., 7:00 P.M. 10/28 vs. Rutgers-Camden 11:00 A.M. vs. Utica, 3:00 P.M. *MAC Freedom x- Puerto Rico Clasico y-Colonel Clash Tournament Home matches @ Marts Center Record: 4-6 (MAC-F 0-1) r �_J 1he Beacon: Female Athlete of the Week 9/11-9/17 Why Micaela Oliverio was selected: OUverio scored the lone goal in a 1-0 win over William Patterson on Sept. 13. Her team continues to roll as they approach MAC Freedom play. Name: Micaela Oliverio Year: Senior Major: Communication Studies and Musical Theatre Hometown: Carlisle, Pa. High School: Trinity HS Position: Attacking Center Midfielder Driring force for your decision to come to Wilkes? fd t1e\fe1" heard about Wilkes until Coach Sumoski contacted me. I came for an overnight an4 loved the team sol decided to~hm ~ Wilkesbad~y majors an4 I ~ to play.Belt ofboth worlds, I P;5'; ', ,, then again, I'm glad they didn't because I love the sport so much and I'm really sad it's my last year playing. If you had to choose one thing about yOUl' program that you could improve, what would it be? Nothingt I love everything about it. Other inteiesu or hobbies off of the 6eldf Riding my electric scooter. singing, eating. jinger~bing, playing with puppies. playtilg;. ·practi'cal jokes-0n ~ and wat£bing lhe ()ftke and Pa and ~ n. .t· Mo.tldueaft'arpersoa in your life? Michael iqwnp. · ~ ~ , . , .life In" "I stand t,e,hm4 my decision to avoid salad and o t h e r ~ things:' LeslieKnope Whaldoet .. Colonel" . . . . to you? ~my$elfandtbesc:hool in a respected manner. I want to be ~ ..H01tmaayjolly~cloyou t1iink jou can lift at one time? f.m.not positive how many I can lift but I think I can fit about12 in my mouth. What came fin,t, the cbkken or the eggt Two chickens. Hopes for this season as a Colonel? To win the MAC for sure! We are so dose every year but 1 feel like this is the year for wws. When/Why did you first begin playing? I was probably three or four years old and would hang at my older sister's soccer practices. I wish someone would have told me how much running there actually is in soccer because I really hate running. But -, to. that otlte, people can look up Ifyou coaW have 4i:nael' with. . famous penon from. the Put. who woulditbe? Amy Poehler or Tina Fey... .I can't decide because they're both brilliant. Coke or Pepsi? Coke. Favorite meal to eat on campus? Starbucks. Favorite professor? Senor Garcia. Anyone to give a shout-out too? All my bbys on the soccer team. , �2 Sports 23 !du The Beacon: Male Athlete of the Week 9/11,.9/17 .W:GC,Ki.was tel~;W6od µiade a,team high of.1?,defensive ,tackles <filling the game on Sept. IS.As one of the leaders qfthe defense. Wood looks<to help his team get t;eadyior ~ e week$.' · Na,ine: Luke Wood Other interests or hobbies offof die Year; Junior field? ' Major. Mechanical Enginee.tjng I'm Qit,the water @.}ot Boatin$ in ~neta{ Qometowm Quakertown, Pa. " • is fun e, W.e go to fdaryland a lot · High School: Qu4edown HS Ma en Ij:et older, fll get my own • Position; Inside'Linebacker boat. .}Vhr ~ Driving force for your decision to ·~ost influential person in your Im? My fiunily. Everything they have done for me h n awesome, W:atching tJ.\em, d to~ "&,ittiati~ns is ~ter~g:... c;ome to Wilkes? 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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 2017 September 26th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2017 September 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/40a1f243e86697888f867434f35947f3.pdf 9a5570e049904edb7e0e6be5bcb100bc PDF Text Text The Beacon - October 3, 2017 EACON Est.1936 Pa. Newspaper "5sociafion Member VOOUDe 71. Issue OS The news of today reported by the journalists of tomorrow. New illtramurals director leads program By Kirsten Peters Staff Writer When going on to college, some students are focused on picking a college for its academic reputation, whereas others are more focused on athletics. Wilkes is not only onsidered an exceptional academic option, but its athletics also draw attention. For those who are not interested or able to play Division III sports here at Wilkes, intramurals become an option if he or she does not want to give up their athletic career. Currently, intramurals are set to start on Oct. 4, with three intramurals being offered in the fall: kickball, flag football and indoor soccer. The amount of intramurals can increase or decrease based on student involvement. In order to sign up, students can click the link about intramurals in their Wilkes Today email or go to the Wilkes athletic page and look under "Intramurals:' According to new intramural director Nick Doyle, only soccer has enough students signed up for student participation at the moment. In hopes of bringing intramurals into the spotlight, Doyle said, "Try something new. It is a great opportunity to meet new people on campus and to do something fun with your friends:' Doyle is a huge proponent for creating a campus environment, in which he thinks intramurals can help to facilitate creating this 4>mmunity. Public Safety officer publishes book By Megan Stanley Staff Writer Beacon Archives lntramurals players participate in a basketball game during the spring basketball season earlier this year. Being that he played intramurals as a graduate student, Doyle notes how successful being a part of them can be. "Bringing students together by giving them the opportunity to play a sport that they love or even ones they've never played before as well as creating a culture of family and fun throughout the campus using sports is why I'm excited to be here at Wilkes;' elaborated Doyle. Wilkes University Public Safety Officer Peter J. Canavan recently published a guide to college safety titled: "The Ultimate Guide to College Safety How to Protect Yourself From Online and Offiine Threats to Your Personal Safety at College & Around Campus:' The guide focuses on issues such as residence hall safety, credit cards, alcohol and drugs, and even provides selfdefense maneuvers through pictures. The book also gives students tips on how to be healthy and self-confident, all of which can help if a students find themselves in trouble, according to Canavan. Alongside the book is website Campus Safety University, which is an online resource to help college students stay safe. The Ultimate Guide to College Safety is Canavan's fifth published book. SEE INTRAMURALS, SEE CANAVAN, PAGE3 PAGE 19 .\leet this week's athletes of ttie \";eek page 22,,'23 r �.J The Beacon - October 3, 2017 2 News ews Have a breaking story or a press release to send? Contact the news editor: cabrini.rudnicki@wilkes.edu Beacon Briefs Bystander Intervention Program Looking for Volunteers Compiled by Cabrini Rudnicki News Editor Wilkes' Halloween SK On Saturday, Oct. 21, Wilkes will be holding its annual Halloweeµ SK along the levee trail in Kirby Park. The fundraiser, which is for the Geo-Explore Club, will have three categories: competitive runners, non-competitive runners and walkers. It begins at 2 p.m. The run/ walk also will feature a costume contest for participants. Wilkes students can sign up in the SUB during club hours, and will receive a discount with a Wilkes ID. Any questions can be directed to ellen. mook@wilkes.edu Be an IEP Conversation Partner The IEP Conversation Partner program is looking for students and faculty to spend an hour or two a week speaking to international students involved in the intensive English Program. Participants do not need to plan special activities for their conversation partner, they just need to include them in some of their usual activities. For more information, contact Dr..Kimberly Niezgoda, Kimberly.niezgoda.edu. Internship & Career Fair On Oct. 19, from 11 a.m to 3 p.m in the UCOM, join Wilkes University at its Internship & Career Fair for the opportunity to network with potential employers, or to find the right internship. The Office of Student Affairs, in collaboration with the Victims Resource Center of Luzerne County, are looking for volunteers to join a group of peer trainers who will present and discuss skills to intervene effectively when put in dangerous sexual situations. For more information, contact Associate Dean Philip J. Ruthkosky, Ph.D at Philip.ruthkosky@wilkes.edu or Samantha Hart at Samantha. hart@wilkes.edu. Interfaith Student Retreats Wilkes students are invited to join the Interfaith Office in two upcoming retreats, hosted by the University of Scranton. The first retreat, The Soul Men's Retreat, is Sept. 29 to Oct. 1, for male students. The second, open to all students, is The Mystery Retreat from Oct. 20 to 22. Contact Kristin Osipower at kristin.osipower@ wilkes.edu. Staff Writer On Wednesday Sept. 27, Student Government held its routinely scheduled m__£eting. 9rhe first item of business this week was a proposal by WEBS (Women Empowered by Science) to become an official club. The plans are to try and collaborate an already established summer program, called Adventures in Science, with the newly formed WEBS club. The overall purpose is to get students involved with helping young girls who love science in the scientific community. After presenting a constitution, rules, and ideas, the group opened the floor to some discussion and questions. The students' main reason for becoming student government recognized was discussed, which is to make fundraising more efficient and structured. The Singapore Conference Non-Club Fund Request was next. Four biology majors, Nicole Cumbo, Jasmine Quintana, Amanda news................ 2 Scholarship Opportunity of Students of Polish Descent Luzerne County residents of Polish descent can apply for The Polish Room Committee Scholarship by writing a brief history o1 their Polish heritage, and a description of what heritage means to them. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate finacial need. The writings must be submitted along with the applicant's name, WIN and contact information, and given to Luciana Musto in the Alumni House. Email is also acceptable. Place "Polish Heritage Scholarships" in the subject line. The submission deadline is 4:30 p.m. Oct. 6. Late applications will not be accepted. For more information, visit wilkes.edu/polishroom. Wilkes University Student Government notes By Seth Platukis table of contents Hedge and Leah Thomas all worked in collaboration with Dr. Gutierrez and Dr. Kalter working on research on colorectal cancer in mice. They were invited to the European Society for Medical Oncology Conference in Singapore.Their student government request was $2,087.83, covering the cost of registration.A new Wilkes University Ecology Club requested student government recognition. The goal of the club is to provide professional preparation for non-health science biology majors. This club plans to work and collaborate with WEBS and the local communities in different events and activities that would involve fundraising, community service, and research opportunities. The last item of business was a fund request for the Indian Cultural Association. Members asked for a total of $600 to assist with their needs for putting on their Diwali function. The goal of the event is to spread their culture and show the diversity in our college. They also asked the Multi-Cultural Society for some assistance .with funding. Voting for these four new proposals will occur this week. Members continued through the meeting with some other tasks including the student outreach initiative where each class of representatives wrote down a few questions to add to the forum. The Member of the Month is Shyann Barrett for hard work and time spent on the colonel's march organization, spirit committee and other student government related items. The Club of the Month is the Geo-Explore Club. Old Business included the Student Government retreat request and the Princess and Superhero SK Event. The Food, FYF, and Operations committees all spoke on and discussed updates and ideas presented at their last meetings. In closing remarks, the MSC, WUPB and IRHC all gave their necessary updates. @wilkesbeacon seth.platukis@wilkes.edu life, a&e........... 7 spread............ 12 opinion.......... 14 sports............ 19 �The Beacon - October 3, 2017 News 3 CANAVAN Continued from front page "My first book was a general guide about self-defense. I thought a better way to approach this would be to address different niches. The college niche seemed perfect for me being a public safety officer and having my son go off to college this year:' He added, ''college safety is a huge problem. It's in the news all the time, and there are threats college students aren't even aware of.' Canavan also discussed the many different issues college students face. "I tried to think of every possible subject that could be tackled Even things like establishing personal boundaries, because most people don't even know someone has gone too far until it's too late. "Everyone has separate safety concerns. Most people never think about it and that's a main problem:' he said "The book covers every aspect online safety because of my experience as an IT consultant, and every aspect of offline safety based on my experiences as a self-defence instructor:' Canavan explained "My experience as a public safety officer means I can see things from a college viewpoint:' The Beacon/ Antbony D'Amico Public Safety officer Peter J. Canavan poses with a copy of his fifth published book, "The Ultimate Guide to College Safety: How to Protect Yourself From Online and Offline Threats to Your Personal Safety at College & Around Campus:' He further added: 'Tm trying to tell everyone, 'Look it can happen to you and you should think about what you can do if does happen: "When you do that, you'll be way ahead of the game, because you have actually thought about it Your reaction time will be greatly reduced It could be as simple as what to do ifyou run into trouble at a party, or something financial, or something even a lot worse, like assault or theft:' His number one tip for students regarding safety is: "Be aware of your surroundings and the people and the places and the objects that are nearby.' Sport Management club networks in Philadel hia By Cabrini Rudnicki News Editor On Sept. 22, the Sport Management Club traveled to Philadelphia to tour different sports related places in order to make connections with industry professionals. The dub toured Citizens' Bank Park (Phillies), Wells Fargo Center (Sixers and Flyers), and Lincoln Financial Field (Eagles). ~e group also ate lunch at XFINITY LIVE! in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex. Dr. Woojun Lee, the club's faculty adviser, discussed the trip's purpose in helping students' future goals in sports management. "Students were able to meet with some professionals there to learn how to find a job like them, and were able to see some behind the scenes responsibilities and duties:' The students had a firsthand opportunity to see the nuances of the sports management work environment, as well as the kind of work they do. "I want them to have an opportunity to learn how to organize an event. Students who graduate from Wilkes University with a Sport Management degree might be able to work in some organization where they need to organize an entire event:' said Lee. James Dotter, a junior Sport Management major, reflected on the parts of the trip that resonated the most with him. "We went through the tunnel where the players go on the Eagles field, and they had the music going, the lights going, and us walking out on the field. That was the coolest part for me:' Dotter also described how the trip will make a significant impact on his future endeavors in the industry. ''.All three of our tour guides gave us internship information and websites, and different team websites that we could go to in order to start to network:' After graduation, Dotter plans to get a job around the area, and use his networking skills to get to a higher level with a professional team in the NFL or MLB. The Sport Management club's purpose is to teach students how to act as business professionals, as well as a chance for networking in the area. "I want to encourage students to learn how to develop business plans. So when it comes to business plans, we try to participate in a Submitted Photo The Sport Management club visited Philadelph ia in order to learn more about how to organize events, and to gain networking experience. competition in Pocono Mountain about sport management dubs:' Launched in fall 2014, the Sports Management m ajor is meant for students interested in business careers that focus on planning things like concerts, sporting events, and theatrical productions. "Some might say, 'Why not just focus on marketing or finance?' but many places are specifically looking for someone with the appropriate education in the Sport Management degree:' Lee said. More questions on the Sport Management Club can be direrted to the club's president Luke Modrovsky at luke.modrovsky@wilkes. edu. r �The Beacon - October 3, 2017 News 4 Pharm. fraterneties hold sex ed & STD Health Fair By Steffen Horwath Staff Writer On Oct. 27, the professional development ambassador, Kara Cooper, and multiple Wilkes pharmaceutical fraternities worked together to create the Sexual Education Health Fair. . The main focus of this health fair was to -delve into the usefulness of contraceptives and the seriousness of STDs. Sexual Education is not the easiest subject to discuss, Cooper said, but it is very important to understand that "this could happen to us;' she said. For this reason, the pharmaceutical groups targeted the student population instead of just the pharmacy population. The student age group is responsible for 22 percent of all new HIV diagnoses and 20 million new STD reports. It may seem surprising that the most common form of contraception -- the condom -- is not used every time. The pharmaceutical clubs said they are also hoping that the STDs that are already in circulation will not be transmitted, as more than 80 percent of those with STDs do not have noticeable symptoms, according to the University of Colorado Women's Resource Center. The white coated pharmacy students created trifold posters to explain the ways to prevent, notice and treat STDs. There are some simple methods to reducing STDs, but the easiest way is through abstinence, according to health fair information. Although this may be the easiest, is it realistic? According to Harvard University, 60 percent of students reported having sex in a 12 month period, showing that most students, whether protected or not, do not choose abstinence. The survey also shows that "59 percent of those students "mostly" or "always" use a barrier method during sex. This is in contrast to the 43 percent of students who reported "did not use a condom the last time they had sex;' that the University of Colorado's Women's Resource Center found. Either way, it is likely that at least 40 percent of a sexually active student body that does not use protection. . The turn -out at the fair was less than hoped. According to Cooper, the time of day was at fault. Because the fair was during class time on a warm weather day, not as many students were flowing through the lower level of the SUB. Throughout the two hours, the pharmacy students were there to help students understand the severity of this issue. According to one student, this group The Beacon / Steffen Horwath Pharmacy students Katie Miller, left, and Antonia Gobo, right, stand in front of their display on the human papilloma virus, a sexually transmitted disease. "should have given out condoms" instead of "preached abstinence:• How are students supposed to know if they have STDs? At Wilkes University, there is free, confidential STD testing. These dates are about once a month, and include a $5 gift card to Dunkin Donuts. Although these tests are only done for gonorrhea and chlamydia, it is a must-do if you are sexually active. @wilkesbeacon steffen.horwath@wilkes.edu Students, staff discuss flu prevention, treatment By Seth Platukis • Staff Wnter Fall is here, which means sickness season is just around the corner. Due to inconsistent patterns that have been showing up lately, along with everyone being back together on campus, many individuals are already feeling sick -- and it is only a month into classes. Many students may be wondering what they can do to help prevent getting sick this school year. Some items include ,acticing good health habits and avoiding unnecessary contact, but what happens if they are one of the unlucky ones who still come down with the dreaded flu? The Wilkes University Health and Wellness Services aim to help prevent illness. Located in Passan Hall, across from the Marts Gym, they are offering flu shots on a first come first serve basis during regular office hours. These times and days include 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. DianeO'Brien,afamilynursepractitioner and the director of Health and Wellness . Services, laid out how many Wilkes students suffer from the flu's effects, and the reasons as to why they should get the shots ahead of time. "Last year, the university had the largest number of cases of the flu. Approximately 44 cases were positive:' Diane went pn to explain how college students are so heavily affected because of the community style living they experience, along with attending classes and playing sports, which all tend to spread the flu more easily. She also shared signs and symptoms along with treatments. These signs differ from a common cold, but include high fever, chills, dry cough, body aches, headache and fatigue. Once you are tested and found to have a positive case, antiviral medication will be prescribed along with a safe amount of time at home and away from others to prevent spreading the infection. -F-..-. __,,_,_ Graphic by Kendle Peters According to Diane, "the flu shot protects against viruses that will be the most common for that particular flu season:' It helps your body develop antibodies against the flu. "The flu vaccine, in combination with good hygiene practices, including good hand washing, covering your mouth when coughing and sneezing and limiting exposure to peorle that_ are SICk, ~.s t~e best , •defense agamst gettmg the flu, said 0 Bnen. Kayla Broscious, a sophomore pharmacy major here at Wilkes, has some experience herself with receiving the shot. . She wor~s ~s a _Pharmacy Technician m the Pediatnc umt of the pharmacy at Geisinger Me_dical C~nter i~ Danville. As a part of her JOb, she 1s reqmred to get the vaccine yearly, otherwise the requirement is to wear a surgical mask for the whole flu season. In jobs such as Broscious', prevention is key to avoid spreading any kind of disease, especially the flu, as well as on a college campus. This flu season, students may consider spending the $20 to get the vaccine after weighing whether they would rather deal with a simple needle or days of severe sickness. @wilkesbeacon seth.platukis@wilkes.edu . �The Beacon - October 3, 2017 5 News 'It would be just another war in another place' Students react to the tensions that surround the U.S. and North Korea By Isaiah McGahee Asst. News Editor The White House announced President Donald Trump will embark on a trip to five Asian countries and participate in regional summits this November. He will visit Japan, China, South Korea, Vietnam, the Philippines and the U.S. state of Hawaii on an 11-day trip. "The president's engagements will strengthen the international resolve to confront the North Korean threat;' the White House said. This October also marks the 55th anniversary of the Cuban Missile Crisis. Fifty-five years later, the United States finds itself in a situation that both resembles and deviates from the crisis of 1962. "It is insane that two men, sitting on opposite sides of the world, should be able to decide to bring an end to civilization;' said President John F. Kennedy in response to the crisis, on Oct. 27, 1962. As tensions with North Korea rise and as rhetoric between the leaders of both countries becomes more inflammatory, citizens across the country and campus express feelings of concern, fear, patriotism and approval. Tyler Aldinger, a second-year communication studies major weighed in on the issue. "I think we should go over there and blow them the hell out of there ... I don't like what they're doing over there (in North Korea)," Aldinger said. Aldinger, however, did elaborate and does not believe the North Korean regime has as much firepower as it's letting on. Students at Wilkes also consider the political affiliations and implications associated with the escalating tensions between both countries. Alluding to President Trump, senior environmental engineering major Purvit Patel stated that the situation involving North Korea is a delicate one, and one that must be handled through proper diplomacy. Taking the North Korean communist regime into consideration, Patel said, "People in North Korea live in fear every day, it doesn't make sense to threaten a nuclear holocaust:' Patel wasn't the only student to voice concerns involving North Korean conflicts. Sophomore political science major Joshua Bradley also weighed in on the matter. "The North Korean situation is obviously something very complex. We've been in this situation before ... It's reminiscent of the cold war, especially considering radical ideologies and nuclear arsenals ... although not necessarily what citizens want to hear ... I believe the best solution is to wait it out;' Bradley said. Bradley also discussed the potential negative impacts on the entire Southeast Asian peninsula, namely South Korea, and "target cities;' such as Seoul. He believes that this could, in turn, lead to a humanitarian crisis, as neighbors on the peninsula would be unwilling to accept refugees from South Korea, stemming from ideological, social, and political tensions stemming from the 1940s. Although Bradley's concerns were not domestic, he expressed concern for US servicemen who could potentially be deployed to the immediate area, especially north of the 38th parallel. Bradley also alluded to the notion that history is watching, arid how the future generation will perceive a potential violent conflict with North Korea. "For younger generations, it won't be a mentality shift, to them, it would be just another war in another place:' @wilkesbeacon isaiah.mcgahee@wilkes.edu Profile of a new professor: Dr. Ty Frederickson By Brandon Belfonti Staff Writer • Dr. Ty Frederickson is a recent addition to the doctor of education program in the Wilkes University School of Education. He is an assistant professor and has more than 15 years of teaching in Kansas, Oman, and Thailand. Frederickson received a bachelor's degree in English from Emporia State University, a master's in English literature from Wichita State University and finished with a doctorate in education at Wilkes. "I believe in Wilkes' vision. I believe in what they stand for. They have a vision to 'transform the world: This has been my motto throughout the world as it was at Wilkes. This stands for my life both professionally and personally;' Frederickson explained. These morals stuck with Frederickson as he began a new journey in Musk, Oman, to teach an extremely diverse group of students. When asked how challenging the emersion in a new culture was, Frederickson said, "I must say with all honesty that the diversity had no effect on how I was welcomed. The entire community was welcoming in every aspect. The diversity was astounding. Out of 20 students, 18 were from different nationalities:' One notable theme was the way he described the environment and the students, which brought to mind a thriving, positive community yearning to learn. Why Oman? Wilkes has a strong relationship with this specific school, and Frederickson is a part of the international baccalaureate program. This is the program he taught through for fifteen years in Kansas until expanding across seas. Such programs then led him to Bangladesh. This is something that Fredrickson takes a lot of pride in, he said, something that came with a lot of time and work. He created "The Bangladesh Initiative:' The initial pull to this country, smushed between India and Myanmar, came from the work problem, for mostly adult males, he said. The issue was in the actual understanding of what the workers were getting themselves into. Their education had not provided them with the tools to read the contracts, let alone write their own names down. Frederickson said he realized this, and took the next step of finding the source. Frederickson explained it costs $12 a year for a child to attend school in Bangladesh. That can be up to 20 percent of the family income, he said. OIJ.e percent of all adult men could read or write their own names. Frederickson felt it was evident that the educational system needed work. Here are only some of the things Frederickson said he has done for the situation with the help of others: provide ongoing tuition for 50 children per year; provide school materials to 1,700 kids; facilitate 50 goats a year to families in the villages of these schools (It was made clear that these were distributed by the village elders and Frederickson only arranged for the financing and transporting); and bring a team of Wilkes' undergraduate engineers to one of these schools and install a solarpowered iPad station to use the available, albeit surprising, 3G network. This gave them access to an endless array of tools we take for granted on a daily basis. That included knowledge, instruction from teachers, and instructions on how to use the textbooks that were of no use simply for the inability to read them. When asked, "why Wilkes?" Submitted Photo Frederickson Frederickson said: "Wilkes walks the walk. Words are one thing and action is another. Clearly Wilkes takes that ~ction, through many different programs and fields. My colleagues and doctoral leaders were of the finest educators I have ever encountered:' @wilkesbeacon brandon.belfonti@wilkes.edu r �.J The Beacon - October 3, 2017 News 6 Passan School of Nursing launches Ph.D. in nursin By University reports Wilkes University's Passan School of Nursing has launched a doctor of philosophy degree in nursing. The new degree addresses a critical need in nursing education: a supply of Ph.D.-prepared nursing faculty to teach in nursing programs. The Ph.D. in nursing is the only one of its kind in the region and only the second Ph.D. to be offered in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The program is offered in a lowresidency format with classes conducted online. Seventeen students representing seven states are in the first class. "The addition of this degree further enhances the Passan School's position as a comprehensive school of nursing;' said Deborah Zbegner, dean of the Passan School, noting the school now offers nursing degrees from the undergraduate through doctoral levels. Robin Chard, Ph.D., RN, CNOR, was previously announced as the coordinator of the Ph.D. program. Chard's primary clinical experience is in operating room nursing, and her research interests are in the areas of patient safety, communication, and perioperative nursing errors. Prior to joining Wilkes, Chard was a professor of nursing at Nova Southeastern University. The Passan School of Nursing offers the bachelor's degree in nursing in both a traditional four-year format, as well as an accelerated format for those who already have a bachelor's degree. Wilkes offers online master's degrees in adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner, family ·nurse practitioner, and psychiatric/mental heath nurse practitioner, as well" as nurse executive, nursing education and nurse informatics. It was the first in the region to offer the doctor of nursing practice degree, also conducted in an online format. According to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, faculty shortages are the primary reason nursing schools turn away qualified student applicants. More than 1,500 faculty vacancies were identified among 800 nursing schools in a 2016 survey. An aging faculty population, with a wave of retirements expected in coming years, is contributing to the shortage. Wilkes P:esident Patrick F. Leahy said that the new doctoral program the first in university history reflects Wilkes' commitment to meeting the educational needs. "Our Ph.D. in nursing continues our dedication to solving societal challenges;' Leahy stated. "There is a significant shortage of qualified faculty to teach the next generation of nurses and Wilkes is part of the solution. "We have always been the institution that offers academic opportunity, and the creation of our first Ph.D. program is further proof of this enduring commitment:' To learn more about the new nursing degree, visit http:// www.wilkes.edu/ academics/ graduate-programs/terminald e gr e es/ p h d - in - nursing/ index.aspx �The Beacon - October 3, 2017 Life, Arts & Entertainment 7 Life, Arts & Entertainment Have a story or want your event to be featured? Contact the Life, A&E Editor: amanda.bialek@wilkes.edu Hemp Hemp Hooray! Seeds take root in Pennsylvania soil By Amanda Bialek Life, Arts & Entertainment Editor Editor's Note: Amanda Bialek, who was a Communications Intern at Rodale Institute is the Life, Arts & Entertainment Editor for The . In 2017, Rodale Institute received one of 16 permits to partake in the inaugural planting of hemp in Pennsylvania in more than 80 years, as part of the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Industrial Hemp Pilot Project. Industrial hemp, a versatile plant grown for its fiber, seed or oil, was a valuable cash crop and a major industry in Pennsylvania for more than 260 years. Due to hemp's close relationship to the marijuana plant, hemp production became a casualty of a 1933 law banning marijuana, and was later named a Schedule 1 drug by the Controlled Substances Act of 1970. However, changes made to the 2014 Federal Farm Bill now allow for hemp to be grown for research purposes by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture or an institution of higher education. "Before hemp production was banned in the United States, hemp was grown and marketed for a tremendous variety of uses. In the decades since, Pennsylvania has missed out on valuable economic opportunities. We're hopeful that these research projects spur the return of a promising crop and decreased • dependence on imports:' said Pennsylvania Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding. Rodale Institute is conducting a fouryear research project that focuses on using industrial hemp as a cash or cover crop to address weed pest issues and enhance soil health in organic agriculture. The two field trials, a Variety Trial and a Weed Suppression Trial, will help to identify which varieties of hemp will be most effective for future use by farmers. In the Variety Trial, researchers aim to find which types of hemp grow best in a Mid-Atlantic climate and produce the most amount of fiber. The Weed Suppression Trial will analyze how farmers can best compete against weeds by using hemp as a rotational crop rather than tillage. "We are going to be utilizing hemp in our crop rotation as a cash/cover crop that is going to be able to fill in the canopy rather quickly and help to be able to suppress weeds from being able to germinate and grow. From the data that we have, we see that hemp does have The Beacon/ Amanda Bialek Industrial hemp growth at Rodale Institute, a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to pioneering organic farming through research and outreach. a lot of strong interactions with the biology in soil in enhancing the nutrient content, the fertility of soil and soil structure, which are all very important to enhancing soil health;' said Dr. Kristine Nichols, chief scientist of Rodale Institute. The research project also includes a Weed Seedbank Study where soil samples collected before seeding and after harvest will be mixed with vermiculite, transferred into flats and placed in a greenhouse. The soil will be watered regularly to stimulate seed germination and then the weeds will be counted as well as identified. "The fact that this is happening at Rodale gives a stamp of integrity and authenticity to this pilot project concerning growing hemp;' said Dennis Kucinich, former Congressman and two-time presidential candidate. "This pilot project here at Rodale is going to produce information that hopefully will inform the rest of the country about the great potential that hemp has an agricultural product:' The 333-acre farm is home to just over an acre plot of farmland reserved for the different varieties of hemp seeds. These seeds were planted in early June of this year. ''.As farmers, our job is not to produce food. It's not to milk cows. It's not to grow corn. It's to produce healthy people. Everything that we do in relationship to food and soil is all focused around making people healthy;' said Jeff Moyer, executive director of Rodale Institute. Industrial hemp has more than 25,000 reported uses. In addition to being a superfood, hemp can also be used to make body care products, fuel, paper, fabric and building materials. The seed, oil and fiber of the hemp plant may all be used to create a wide variety of products healthy for people, animals and the earth. "I think the one message is that healthy soils not only will make healthy people, but we can also make healthy oceans, which are the number one supplier of oxygen and provide so much diversity for species on the planet. Hemp can play a great role in that;' said John Roulac, founder and chief executive officer of Nutiva. Hemp is an environmentally sustainable crop that sequesters carbon from the atmosphere, therefore mitigating the rising rate of CO2 levels that are responsible for climate change. There is significant potential for hemp to play a role in reducing market dependency on nonsustainable industrial agriculture and energy practices. This crop can be used to create environmentally friendly packaging materials and biodegradable plastics for water bottles, car parts, CD cases, bags, mobile phone cases and furniture. Not only is hemp an extraordinary crop for the environment, but it also has nourishing health benefits for people. Hemp contains all ten essential amino acids making it a complete protein. It is also an excellent source of dietary fiber and Omega-3 and Omega-6 essential fatty acids . "Hemp needs be part of a mainstream conversation of what's in the American family's pantry. We need parents picking up hemp milk, picking up cereals, picking up whatever it is and understanding that it is an incredible product for their family;' said Colleen Keahey, executive director of Hemp Industries Association. Hemp is often overlooked because of its relationship to the marijuana plant. The levels of TetraHydroCannabinol (THC) in this crop are so low, it is impossible to experience euphoria from smoking hemp. Hemp contains a greater percentage of a different cannabinoid, Cannabidiol (CBD), which actually blocks the marijuana high. "We need to educate people on the fact that hemp is not marijuana. This is a plant that can create jobs. It's a plant that can create health and something that can really benefit future generations;' said Ross Duffield, farm manager of Rodale Institute. Although industrial hemp is grown in more than 30 countries, the United States still remains a nation that imposes some restrictions on hemp cultivation. "Here we are, we have almost a $700 million market and almost 100 pecent of that has been imported. We've got farmers in Canada, farmers in Europe, farmers all over the world that are growing this crop, and they're shipping it here to the United States. Now we are finally just beginning this breakthrough, and we are starting to see some Americanmade hemp products; and this is wonderful, but we need to see more of that;' said Eric Steenstra, president of Vote Hemp. The Rodale Institute Industrial Hemp research project is one step closer to breaking new ground in .,the movement to expand hemp farming legalization to farmers and communities across America. After this trial period, researchers hope that hemp will become a staple crop in the farming industry. @wilkesbeacon amanda.biafek@wilkes.edu r �The Beacon - October 3, 2017 8 Life, Arts & Entertainment - 6ableDQI.Jn-eats • 2cups Rtce Krispies Cereal • 1 cup Peanut Butter • 2 tbsp. honey • 1/2 cup vani a frosting The Bt L Line 15 x 1O~nch baking pan \\1th foil. 2. Place cereal in bowl. 3. In a sn-.alIsaucepan, combine peanut butter and honey until simmering and stir for I minute. Inte 4. Transfer lo the bow1 of cereal and mix well to combine. 5. Press cereal mixture into prepared pan with a spatula. Refrigerate for 1hour, until firm. . ! •6, Cut out footbalf shapes and decorate with ; vanilla icing in a pastry bag. Enjoy,, Do you have a favorite Interested in writing dorm room recipe that's for Life, Arts and convenient for college students always on the go? Entertainlllent? Why not try all three? Submit it to Amanda Bialek, Life, Arts and Entertainment Editor amanda.bialek@wilkes.edu Contact Amanda Bialek at amanda bialek@wilkes.edu (i Facebook.com/WilkesBeacon @WilkesBeacon . Esp~ Sen1 "I ch I as w when proba I inti and s~ �The Beacon - October 3, 2017 Life, Arts & Entertainment 9 Seven tasty places to eat in Wilkes-Barre By Shannon O'Connor Asst. LAE Editor Looking for a quick bite to eat that won't break the bank? Check out these places. All seven of these eateries are reasonably priced and within walking distance of campus. Go ahead and dig in. I. Frank's Pizzeria This restaurant has everything from pizza to pasta and all the italian dishes in between. Located at 198 S. Main St., Frank's provides a takeout and dine-in experience for whatever you may desire. Their famous dish is the "College Kid Heart Attack;' which is fries topped with buffalo bites and cheddar or blue cheese. Frank's hours: noon to 10 p.m. Sunday, 10:30 a.m. to 12 a.m. Monday through Thursday, 10:30 a.m. to 12 a.m. Friday, 11 to 12 a.m. Saturday. 2. Letts Eat If you're in the mood for exotic, then this indian eatery is the place for you. Letts Eat offers a wide range of meals including Chicken Tikka Masala and Gajar Halwa, a traditional carrot dessert. They also have a free henna tattoo night every third Friday of the month at 6 p.m. Visit Letts Eat at 78 S. Main St. Letts Eat hours: Sunday closed, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 a.m. Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday. 3. Asian Kitchen Flavorful and quick Chinese food that's right around.the corner at 121 S. Main St. From General Tso's chicken to low mein to flat noodles, Asian Kitchen has it all. They provide delivery for a minimum of $15, so gather up some of your friends and have a Chinese food night in. Asian Kitchen hours: 11 :30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturday. 4. Crown Fried Chicken Looking for a good southern dish? Then 357 S. Main St. is where you need to be. If you couldn't tell by the name, Crown Fried Chicken is known for its fried chicken dishes. The company has restaurants all across the country, and Wilkes is lucky to have one right in our neighborhood, so stop by and grab a bucket of wings. Crown Fried Chicken hours: 9 a.m. to 3 a.m. Sunday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 a.m. Friday and Saturday. 5. King of King's Gyro In the mood for the popular Mediterranean dish than King of King's Gyros is the right place for you. Located at 37 Public Square, it meets all your Greek food needs. They serve pierogies and falafel platters. But who could forget their signature dish?: The gyro. King of King's Gyro hours: 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. to 3 a.m. Thursday through Saturday. fix that craving you have for a cheesesteak. The Cheesesteak Factory carries both cheesesteak and chicken steaks. It also has gyros and hoagies, plus mac and cheese. If you're feeling that craving coming out, head to The Cheesesteak Factory as 17 E. Market St. The Cheesesteak Factory hours: Sunday closed, 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. 6. Pete's Place This Middle Eastern restaurant has some yummy food that will keep you wanting more. Whether it's your first time or you're a repeat customer, 35 E. South St. has got you covered. Known for its kabobs and platters, give Pete's a stop by and see what it has to offer. Pete's Place hours: Sun. and Sat. closed, Mon. thru Fri. lOa.m. to 6 p.m. 7. The Cheesesteak Factory This may not be Philly, but it sure does @wilkesbeacon shannon.oconnor@wilkes.edu elivery- Call 825-5166 • Wilkes -Barre . - r �.J The Beacon - October 3, 2017 10 Life, Arts & Entertainment . �The Beacon - October 3, 2017 Life, Arts & Entertainment 11 ---~ tfi~... ~ -- i-~.:a_:. ·, ,......, ·.,;;., The Beacon/Madison Kaminski r �=' The Beacon - October 3, 2017 Life, Arts & Entertainment 12 The f[§§jfl§mQt Leahy \S Top / Shannon O'Connor, Asst Life, Arts and Entertainment Editor Attend breakfast with me at 9 a.m. on Saturday morning in the Henry Student Center Ballroom. There, you'll hear my State of the University address and, together, we'll engage in dialogue about our future. Beacon/Luke Take a stroll down the beautiful Karambelas East Campus Gateway at sunset. It's a great spot from which to enjoy views of our historic campus. ne, fea Th or CE e'J ~ Homecoming Schedule of Events FRIDAY on En Stop and grab a coffee in our totally authentic Starbucks, located in our home of the Sidhu School of Busi ess and Leadership, the University Center on Main ( COM). 2 p.m. Walking Tour of Campus 3:30 p.m. The "W Club" Reception 3 - 5 p.m. Environmental Engineering & Earth Sciences Gathering 4:30 p.m. Sordoni Art Gallery Dedication 5 - 7 p.m. Pints with Professors 7 p.m. Women's Soccer Game vs. Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. All Reunion Party (NEW!) Cel in ii 9 a.m. Breakfast with the President (NEW!) 10 a.m. Women's Volleyball Game vs. Lebanon Valley College 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Tailgate Tent 1 p.m. Football game vs. Widener 2 p.m. Women's Volleyball Game vs. Centenary University 4 p.m. Manuscript Gathering 5 p.m. Field Hockey Game vs. DeSales University 6 p.m. Golden Colonels Dinner honoring the Class of 1967 6 - 9 p.m. Saturday Night Reunion (NEW!) 7 p.m. "Twist & Stout" Downtown Bar Tour 7 p.m. Men's Soccer Game vs. Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus ••• •• • �Life, Arts & Entertainment The Beacon - October 3, 2017 . 13 Pitt<::s for ttoh')etoh')ing d\Ot/ • Celebrate the rededication of the Sordoni Art Gallery in its new location at ·141 South Main St. at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 6. Be sure to see the first exhibit in this new space, " 15 M inutes: from Image to Icon': which feat ures works by Andy Warhol. Enjoy live music performed by an alumni-fronted band, The Starfires, in the newly named McHale Athletic Center on Friday night. This multi-use facility in the University Center on Main (UCOM) will also be the location for other events this Homecoming Weekend. Visit the new home of our communication studies department in the Karambelas Media and Communication Center at 141 South Main St. The music you hear on the sidewalk is playing live from the WCLH radio station, which overlooks the Gateway. Beacon Archives Show your Colonel spirit by cheering on our athletic teams. Field hockey, football, women's volleyball and men's and women's soccer teams will all compete at home this weekend. • • • •-wN••I • M ~I••• •. • •I•r■ • W Iii • •I•I•rr■ • • •■VI • • •I•I•I•I•• •I •I • rr■iiVI ~Fi I I • SUNDAY . 9:30 a.m. Memorial Bells Remembrance of Alumni 10:00 a.m. Men's Lacrosse Alumni Game 12:00 p.m. Women's Soccer Alumni Game r �~ The Beacon - October 3, 2017 Opinion 14 Opinion Have an opinion or want to write a guest column? Contact the opinion editor: andre.spruell@wilkes.edu1 DC Comics "Extended Universe,,: Road to the Justice League By Nicholas Filipek 201l-1 Asst. Opinion Editor MANAGE.RIAUA Editor-in-Chief - Toni Managing Edltor l' Danny Van·· Brunt Adviser - Or. Kalen Chwx.her SECTJON Esm)RS News -·Csbrini Rudnicki LA&I: -Amanda Bialek Opinion - Andre Spr,\iell Sports ,~L u k e ~ ASSISTANT EDITORS News - Jsaiah McGatte, LA&E - Sbannon O'Connor Opinion - Nick Filipek . Sports -Ashton Gyenlzs DESIGN Todd E ~ - Gra~le"Oesigner . . . PHOTOGRAPHERS ¼il@Jj Positions available Toleammoreaboutthe~• offer and what you can do, contact danleJ.vanbrunt@wilkes.edu ~ .- . 141 S. Main St Clayton and Theresa Karam~ Media Center WIikes Universttt· rtv, Wilkes;sarre, PA.''18766'' www.theWIJkesbeacon.com Nick Filipek, The Beacon's resident movie buffand assistant opinidn editor, wilfreview movies each week. Want to hear about one in particular? Email Nick at: nicholasfilipek@ wilkes.etfu. We are in the golden age of the comic book movie. Since "Spider-Man" was released in 2002, movie studios have been given the license to practically print money with these characters. Warner Brothers has had DC Comics in its roster for decades and has attempted to franchise the characters into the limelight before. In 1978 we got Richards Donner's "Superman", in 1989 Tim Burton gave us his version of "Batman". Meanwhile on television in 1975, Lynda Carter wore the bulletproof wristlets in "Wonder Woman" while John Wesley Ship was the scarlet speedster, "The Flash", in 1990. It's the dawn of the new age though. There is now a super hero movie loving culture, and DC/WB is a bit late to the game. Marvel has been setting the standard for the genre since 2008, but DC is stepping up to the plate and knocking out home runs as if they were Babe Ruth. Man of Steel (2013) - The first movie to kick off Warner Brothers and DC Comics "Extended Universe", affectionately referred to as the DCEU, Man of Steel focuses on the most well known comic book character in the world, Superman. Henry Cavill ("The Man from U.N.C.L.E", "The Immortals") does a great job bringing DC Comics oldest character into the 21st century. It is hard not to look to the past and compare the new man of tomorrow to the 1978 silver screen version played by Christopher Reeves. Reeves portrayal is iconic and wiH most likely always be what future actors hope to live up to. As a new generation comes into the realm of the superhero movies though, they will have to respect the past but learn to embrace the future, and I think Henry Cavill is the best example of how to do so. He steps into the super suit, minus the red briefs on the outside thank goodness, with ease. Unlike many heroes, Superman's alter ego Clark Kent is the disguise, not his bright costume. Superman is an alien who was raised as an earthling and has to learn to adapt to his superhuman abilities. • He has no one to relate to, and life isn't just all about smiling while running next to trains or saving the day perfectly. Cavill brings a sense of realism to this god-like character who just wants to know where he comes from, and why he was sent to Earth alone. I adore this movie and put it high on the list of superhero flicks. This is a perfect place to start and build an entire universe off of, and who else's shoulders would you rather it sit on than Superman's ? Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice �The Beacon - October 3, 2017 JUSTICE LEAGUE Continued .. Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016) - I remember the exact morning where I read the casting news for Ben Affleck ("Argo': "Good Will Hunting") to play the bat of Gotham, and rolling over wishing it never happened. To my surprise though Affleck was one of the strongest parts in that movie and absolutely crushes the role of both Bruce Wayne and The Batman. This movie opens up on one of the final scenes from Man of Steel. It starts with a panicked Bruce Wayne running through Metropolis as Superman and General Zod are having a slugfest in the sky, leveling most of the city. As the vigilante billionaire comforts a little girl amidst the rubble of Wayne Tower the audience is given a clear vision of what the movie is all about. Henry Cavill reprises his role as the hero of Metropolis that must do battle with the dark knight. This is all part of Lex Luthors', played by Jesse Eisenberg ("Now you See Me", "The Social Network"), plan to show the world that Superman is not who they should be putting their faith in. This is where the flick loses me, I love Jesse Eisenberg and have watched him in countless projects, but he is no Alexander Luthor. I grew up watching "Superman the Animated Series" and that version will always be the one true Lex Luthor to me. Unfortunately for me though, Jesse came nowhere close to that iteration of the character that I grew up with. He seemed more like a scared little boy than a confident man with a plan. This all is just my opinion and for all I know this is just the beginning of the arc his character will take throughout multiple movies. I still give this movie high praise otherwise and see it as a strong entry into the "multiple superhero" film industry that they were so late to join. Suicide Squad (2016) - Probably the most waffled over movie for fan boys, "Suicide Squad" was a play from left field that many didn't see coming. The vision helped establish the "bigger picture" for a cinematic DC universe and also brought together a strong cast to help pull off one of the largest ensemble movies ever done in comic book cinema. Will Smith ("I Am Legend", "Men in Black"), Margot Robbie ("The Wolf of Wall Street", "Focus"), Jai Courtney ("A Good Day to Die Hard", "Divergent"), Jay Hernandez ("Crazy/Beautiful", "Hostel") and Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje ("The Bourne Identity", "G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra''), play Dead Shot, Harley Quinn, Captain Boomerang and Killer Croc, Opinion respectively, who later name themselves "The Suicide Squad". They are lead by Rick Flag, Joel Kinnaman ("RoboCop", "The Killing"), with the help of Katana, Karen Fukuhara (making her film debut). They are under orders from Amanda Waller, played by the amazingly talented Viola Davis ("The Help", "Fences"), to stop The Enchantress, aka Dr. June Moon, played by Cara Delevinge ("Paper Towns", "Tulip Fever"), from her giant floating trash ring in the sky. If the above line doesn't make any sense to you, don't worry. It confused a lot of moviegoers as well. The story gets a little convoluted in the middle and then drops all together near the very end. Director David Ayer ("Training Day", "End of Watch") still brings the movie as a whole in for a landing that leaves you wanting more. There have been rumors that his next project with the DCEU might not be the sequel to Suicide Squad, but a spin off called "Gotham City Sirens" which teams up Catwoman, Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn. Wonder Woman (2017) - The latest installment from the DCEU is probably the most wonderful (pun fully intended). Gal Gadot ("Furious 7", "Keeping Up with the Jones's") plays the lead role of Dianna, Princess of Themyscria, so well in fact that you can hardly separate actress from role. Very few people are "born" to play characters, but it is my opinion, that Gadot is one of those examples. After intelligence operative Steve Trevor, played by Chris Pine ("This Means War", "Star Trek"), crash lands on paradise island, Dianna decides she must help the man who has described the war that is taking over the world. As an amazon, she believes it is her duty to stop the god of war Ares, which is the only explanation for the war in Dianna's eyes. She's fierce and charming throughout the entire picture and the character Samer, played by Said Taghmaoui (''American Hustle", "Three Kings") sums up the entire watching experience best after watching Princess Dianna through a fella across a bar roo1;"?, "I am both frightened ... and aroused. Wonder Woman is also the biggest financial success the DCEU/WB has released, taking in over 820 million dollars worldwide. It has also just had its Blu-ray release, that promises an extra bonus scene not seen in theaters, that I'm sure will bump their profits considerably higher even. Patty Jenkins has been officially announced as the sequels director and I can not wait to see where her and Gal Gadot take the character next. The Justice League will hit theaters on Nov. 17, and will bring all these characters together on the silver screen for the first time. If you just can't wait until then, or want to know more about the team before going to the movies, the animated series "Justice League" and "Justice League Unlimited" are available on Netflix. These shows are the direct reason I love DC and their characters as much as I do. The shows take the DC characters and plotlines seriously, and do an amazing job faithfully bringing them to the screen. It has an ongoing plotline rather than random one-off episodes and brings even the most obscure characters into the fold. The Justice League animated show even premiered on the same exact day the movie is slated to release, 16 years ago, on Nov. 17, 2001. This is a brilliant move on the studios part to release the movie 16 years after its critically acclaimed animated counterpart and have even modeled the posters to look alike. Keep on the lookout in a November issue of The Beacon for a review upon the "Justice League" release. @wilkesbeacon nicholas.filipek@wilkes.edu oyouhave opinions? Do you wish you had a platform to share them? Contact Andre •• Sp~uell to write about it and get it off your chest. -------==: . ; : r.------- r �_J The Beacon - October 3, 2017 16 Opinion Peaceful protests creating non-peaceful outcomes I Background By Andre Spruell Opinion Editor "' Freedom of speech is something that we as Americans pride ourselves in, yet exercising it has sparked so much controversy. Ex NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick made headlines last NFL season when he took a knee while the National Anthem played. Since then, nothing has been the same. Kaepernick taking a knee while the anthem played was viewed by many as disrespectful. When asked why he stated, "It was not an anti-american or anti-military act. It was to shine a light on the serious social issues of this country," he was quoted as saying in a New York Times piece. His reasoning for his actions got lost in translation and kind of became forgotten about because the general public got used to it, until the leader of our country decided to make it controversial again. President Donald Trump at a recent rally was quoted in Teen Vogue as saying, "Wouldn't you love to see one of these NFL owners, when somebody disrespects our flag, to say 'get that son of a bitch off the field right now. He's fired!"' As a result, many NFL teams have responded by kneeling as a team, not entering the stadium during the anthem and standing with a fist raised up. These actions will likely continue to take place throughout the season. The idea of· freedom of speech was clearly exercised by President Trump but as the leader of a nation like the U.S., he must take into account the amount of weight his words carry. Both Kaepernick and Trump exercised their right of freedom of speech, which is why we must try to acknowledge both sides of the argument. For Kaepernick, his version of protesting did not violate any rules when it came to the flag. In fact, we have disrespected the flag more than we think. Sections 8d and Si of the code, is the flag should not be used "as wearing apparel, bedding or drapery, according to N J.com, which was published six years ago, way before the anthem protests started taking place. Wearing the flag as clothing is - · something that most people have fallen victim to when the 4th of July rolls around. rap 1c . y o spens a e Accoring to Time Magazine, the U .S. flag code is violated when using the flag on athletic uniforms, carrying the flag horizontally, and letting the flag touch the ground, whicli all occur at NFL games. Yet when it comes to standing for the anthem, standing is suggested but is not mandatory. To trump that side of the argument, those who have the same viewpoint as the President see it as disrespectful because standing for the anthem has been linked to those who currently serve this country and veterans who have had the same honor. I also think that those who side with this argument probably believe that Kaepernick could have protested against the social injustices of black individuals in a different manor. The issue with that is that the other protests that have been performed over the same social injustice has generally resulted in some sort of violence. For example the LA and Ferguson riots saw protesters looting stores, breaking windows and wreaking havoc, which are all things that I do disagree with. Since kneeling does not violate the flag code, is Kaepernick and those who have followed suite wrong? I think not. If you are at a stadium or arena when the National A nthem plays, the maj ority of those in attendance stand up with their hand over their heart, so we like to think. "The next time you're at sporting event," Kyle Koster, wrote in the The Big Lead in May. "Take a look around notice how many people are locked into their phones, sipping their beer or worse during the playing of the anthem. It's impossible to know someone's inner thoughts, but the outward actions suggest someone counting the seconds until they can yell, 'play ball' instead of basking in freedoms of the First Amendment." When the anthem is played while watching the game on TV, the average viewer just sits on their couch, waiting for the game start. If you are a big proponent of standing up for the anthem, then it should be done at all times whenever it is played, even if the flag is not physically in front of you. There is no question that the flag is symbolic to our country, as it is to other countries and their respective flags because I that cloth with our colors holds all of our morals, values and beliefs. So when we believe that someone is disrespecting the flag, it is common for people to be all up in arms. But before we start chastising Kaepernick and those that have followed his lead, we must recognize that what they are doing is confined within legal boundaries. This point goes back to the fact that we must do our research. I am a big believer I that if someone is not knowledgeable j about a certain topic, learn about it before I speaking about it. Something as simple as gathering 1 information on a subject to gain some I knowledge on it seems to not be so common. If more people just took a few 1 minutes out of their day to get their facts ' right, something like getting outraged over an act of a legal, peaceful protest would cause less of an uproar. 1 Personally, I side with Kaepernick because if we are technically speaking, he and others that follow his lead are not violating the U.S. flag code and it is simply , a peaceful means of protesting. I Frankly it is hard for me to see the light ' in the other side of the argument because 1I the flag represents so much more than our : soldiers, it holds our morals, values and beliefs. If someone feels that a particular moral, value or belief is being disrespected, under 1 the Constitution, he or she has the legal right to not stand up for what they believe in. ' I on protests By Brandon Belfonti Opinion Writer Colin Kaepernick, a black NFL quarterback, took a kneel for the first time on Sept. 1, 2016. Three days later a white, female soccer player named Morgan Rapinoe knelt during the Star Spangled song ofMr. Kaepernick's choice. She said it was a nod of recognition. Why is it important? Mrs. Rapinoe is white. She is a female. And she has absolutely no clue what it is to be a black, male american. This simple act of dropping to one • leg became a nation-wide statement. Players and teams from high school to the professional leagues began making the same, silent statement that caused such controversy. October 12, 2017, singer Leah Tysse was scheduled to sing the national anthem before a professional basketball game. As the first words came out of Mrs. Tysse's mouth she, a white woman, took a kneel as she sang our nation's most meaningful words. The sequenced acts above are not the only ones that have occurred throughout the last year or so, but they are the most important. They led us to what happened at a political rally in Huntsville, Alabama just a few days ago on September 22. Our president, Donald Trump, turned a rally meant for talk of tax and healthcare into one of race. One that it is still extremely sensitive after Charlottesville. One that seems to be everlasting as long as he sits in office. One that, somehow, still has an impact on our country. The following days consisted of a barrage of tweets between the President and various pro-athletes throughout the nation. This sparked a fury of action across the NFL. Every team performed some display of protest in one way or another. The fury was so great that according to the NY Post, some fans were actually booing the players for protesting while the anthem was playing. Although most of the camera shots were on the players during the playing of the anthem, in some games you could hear boo's in the background, particularly during the last Monday night Cowboys game. As for the future of these National Anthem protests, it is difficult to predict what will happen because only time will tell us what will happen. I ! I I @wilkesbeacon andre.spruell@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - October 3, 2017 17 Opinion . Meet the Majors ----------------"--.........-------~---~-----, This week's major: Sociology Interviews and photos by Abigail Tareay Every week, The Beacon will offer a chance for majors to be placed in the spotlight. Each student that gets chosen will have a few words to express why they chose the major and how they feel it will benefit them in the future. • Opinion Writer Ymari Williams (left) Junior ~ 108A "I choose this major because it allows me to help people that are in need of guidance, to give them that extra push and to also supply them with the resources in order to get on the right path in life. It will help me by knowing that I could possibly be making a difference in people's lives:' Esperanza Torres (right) Senior "I choose my major, because I always found law interesting. I as well alway liked working with youth, so in highschool when I had the opportunity to speak with a juvenile probation officer, it inspired me and I never regretted it. I intend to continue my education right after graduation, and see where life takes me:' r �_J The Beacon - October 3, 2017 Opinion 18 Online classes begin to make traditional classrooms obsolete By Savannah Pinnock Staff Writer Within the current era of technological advancements and an influx of information technology, the nature of academia has experienced a drastic shift. This shift has contributed to the ability to receive an accredited education without the means of a traditional classroom setting. In fact, an increased number of students are enrolling in online classes, which has proven to be greatly beneficial as well as detrimental, in a few respects. As it pertains to a traditional education, students often have a daily class schedule and receive instruction from their educators. There are a myriad of pros to this form of education. Students who are more inclined to lose focus and require a stricter education often find that traditional classes suit their needs in particular. In a case in which a student is evaluating whether traditional classes are suitable for them, it is necessary to take their learning styles into consideration. Also, traditional classes increase the likelihood that a student will stay on task as there is little to no room for late assignments and leniency in regard to due dates. Within a traditional class setting, students are also given the ability to engage with their professors on a student to professor level, which is dependent on the class size. The professor to student ratio as well as the class size is often necessary in considering whether this pro is actually a con. Traditional classes also give the student the ability to be less distracted, if they would like to be. If a student is prone to social engagements with other students, it is a personal decision that can easily take away from the benefit of a traditional education. On another note, online classes provide students with the ability to learn within any setting or context ~ which they desire, which is highly beneficial or ,detrimental to the student depending on their extra curricular lifestyles. In my opinion, online classes are beginning to make the traditional education obsolete, as their pros greatly outweigh their cons. Within a traditional class setting, notions of flexibility, motivation, distractions, and social engagement are dependent on other factors and often vague in regard to whether they are truly beneficial or detrimental in these respects. Online classes prove to be quite clear in their potential to benefit the student in question. As it pertains to flexibility, students have the ability to structure their education in ways that suit their often demanding schedules. Also, self motivated students who are not phased by the concept of having more limited social engagements may find this form of education greatly beneficial. The sole con of taking an online course lies around the premise of distractions. Distractions may manifest themselves in procrastination due to the larger window of time to turn in assignments. It may also come in the form of focusing on extra curricular activities such as work and entertainment to the detriment of the students education. With that being said, online classes are still by far the most suitable form of education. In fact, according to a study from the U.S Department of Education, "students who took all or part of their instruction online performed better on average than llollow ,us on Faceboek, Twitfett an(I,Instagram" ! )fu j ' Twitter: @wilkesbeacou In~tagram: @wilkesbeacan' those taking the same course through faceto-face instruction." So when considering whether an online versus traditional class would be more beneficial for you, take your study habits into consideration as well as the the fact that online classes are known to be better than traditional classes. @wiIkesbeacon savannah.pinnock@wilkes.edu -Havean opinion you'd like to share? Email us! andre.spruell@wilkes.edu �Sports The Beacon - October 3, 2017 19 Sports Want your sport covered? Deserve to be Athlete of the Week? Contact the sports editor: Luke.Modrovsky@wilkes.edu INTRAMURALS, Continued from front page Although Doyle is optimistic that he can help mold the campus environment through intramurals, Doyle is realistic that students are usually weary when it comes to joining them. "There seems to be a misconception that if you play intramurals that it will take up a lot of your time and that you're making a big commitment;' Doyle said. But Doyle helped to clarify this misconception, stating, "In reality, you're only making a commitment to a couple hours a week at night to play a game with your friends:' In addition to being the new director for intramurals, Doyle is also the assistant coach for the men's basketball team here on campus, which could pose some challenges. But according to Doyle, being organized is the key to managing these two positions. "Balancing my intramural duties with being the assistant basketball coach, at first you would think would be challenging, but I really strive to plan ahead and keep everything organized so I haven't had much trouble yet;' explained Doyle. "I think it's all about time management and organization when it comes to balancing these two duties:' Besides being the new director, Doyle notes that it is really the players that shape the program. When it comes to soccer, junior Ethan Lauck and fifth-year senior Zackery Spears are both grateful for the opportunities they've had to play intramural soccer. According to Lauck, who's played intramural soccer every semester, it has allowed him to get out of his dorm and away from the books. Lauck also notes that intramurals tend to have the misconception of lacking competitiveness, but he argues that the games can be as competitive as the team desires. "To those who are on the fence, I would say show up to a game and see if you would like it and ask to join a team;' Lauck said. "Most teams would be more than happy to make room; I know mine would be if asked:' In addition to Lauck, Spears also emphasizes the benefits of joining an intramural team. Spears noti;s that individuals might think that it could be difficult to join and could be fearful of not having a friend to join with them. "You can join and be put on a random team, that's what I actually did during my freshman year, and made friends with the people on my team that I still keep in contact with and play with today;' Spears specified. To students on the fence, Spears encourages Wilkes Wotnen's.volleyball Men's soccer victorious in MAC set tnore personal records Freedom opener . By Ashton Gyenizs with match-ups against both Penn State Altoona and Penn State Behrend. Neither @wilkesbeacon Ashton.Gyenizs@wilkes.edu them to join and make friends with whatever team they're put on and to enjoy I?laying the sport. Overall, intramurals give students an opportunity to be involved on campus, take By Alex Kielar Staff Writer Staff Writer a break from academics and to make longlasting friendships while playing a sport that they love or will grow to love. With a record of 5-5, the Wilkes men's soccer team has had an up and down season so far. • The Colonels opened up the season strong with an impressive 3-2 overtime victory over Penn State Berks. They would then go on to lose four of the next five, unable to find the back of the net in either of their losses. In their lone victory in those five games, they scored five times against the University of Valley Forge in their first road contest. The Colonels bounced back in their next contest in their return home after four straight road games, with their second overtime victory of the season over Susquehanna University, 1-0. Junior Camry Huff scored the goal just over two minutes into overtime. "Getting the game-winning overtime goal against Susquehanna was such a surreal feeling;' Camry said. "I normally try to celebrate after a goal but I was just stunned that I got an opportunity like that, that I didn't know what to do:' Huff would be a huge part of the offense in the Colonels next game at Stevenson, assisting or scoring on all three Colonel goals in a 3-0 victory. Tim Gallagher was also a huge part of the two straight shutout victories as he recorded five saves against Susquehanna and six saves against Stevenson. "As a team is approaching the net I usually scan the field to make sure that the other attackin& players are being covered;' Gallagher said. 'I try to communicate with my teammates in order for us to be on the same page. I try to remain in an athletic position so I can react to the oppositions plaY:' The Colonels opened Middle Atlantic Conference Freedom play at Delaware Valley with a 3-2 victory on Saturday, improving to 5-5 on the season. Camry Huff continuecfhis impressive start to the season, scoring two of the Colonels' three goals. Tim Gallagher came up with one save in the victory. Huff said the goals of the team are to keep improving every game, get some conference wins under their belt, make a push for the playoffs and win more games than the past couple seasons. Huff points to a few key injuries the Colonels have been plagued with. "I feel that ifwe weren't plagued with injuries to key players we would 6e doing a lot better;' Huff said. "But we are showing adversary and toughing it out and winning big games:' @wilkesbeacon Alex.Kielar@wilkes.edu r �~ 20 The Beacon - October 3, 2017 New women's ice hockey coach hired, program growing Program back on track to begin play during 2018- 19 academic year said the most fun I've ever had was at a college ice hockey game." The hiring of Utter will allow him to have On Aug. 3, Wilkes announced the delay a full year of recruiting in order for Wilkes of its NCAA Division III women's ice to prepare for its first season of competition. hockey program. After a stagnant period of In the hiring, the athletic department has hopes that Utter will be able a month and a half, Wilkes to recruit and fill a roster. has now named Earl Utter as "I would like to thank the new head coach. everyone involved in the On Sept. 26, the era hiring process and look officially turned from the forward to collaborating with Stephanie Newmark to the the entire Wilkes University Earl Utter, as Utter'~ hiring was made official. Newmark team to build an ice hockey was initially hired as the program that reflects the values of the University," Lady Colonels first head coach, but was not able to C said. "The challenge of f W.I1kes Athletics Utter start·mg a new program was meet roster requirements for ourtesy o Earl Utter the initial draw for me as I the program. On Aug. 29, 2016 Wilkes University was impressed with the beautiful campus President Dr. Patrick Leahy announced setting and the number of majors Wilkes the addition of both men's and women's has to offer," he added. Utter comes to Wilkes following a ice hockey programs with each sport to initially open competition in 2017-18. Both nine-year stint as the women's ice hockey programs suffered setbacks leading to their head coach at SUNY Cortland. He led his team to two straight ECAC West playoff delayed started. On that August day, Leahy also confirmed appearances in 2014-15 and 2015-16 where his own enthusiasm saying, "I've always the Red Dragons combined for 19 wins. By Luke Modrovsky Sports Editor . Utter also had a highly successful run as for practices and games. The Toyota the men's ice hockey SportsPlex serves as ~•~l:f;;~!-iiiiiiiiiiiiir:7::l the practice facility coach at Morrisville of the Wilkes-Barre/ State from 1997-2007. His overall record Scranton Penguins. totaled an impressive "When I toured the 177-60-13. During Toyota SportsPlex his tenure, he also I was overwhelmed lead the Mustangs ,_....,".. with the hospitality in a transition from from the Penguin the NJCAA Gunior representatives and college) to NCAA their willingness to Division III status. assist the Wilkes ice ~-a 1,,;:i---•iiiiiii• "A new hockey Beacon Arch ives h?dckuey programs," tradition begins at . sat tter. Wilkes University in President Leahy addresses the Utter also said 29 20 16 the fall of 2018," said med ia on Aug. , · he looks forward to Dr. Paul Adams, Vice President for Student working with new Lady Colonels in his role Affairs. "We're delighted to have as as team leader. experienced a head coach as Earl Utter lead "I enjoy being a positive influence in the our women's team during our first season." lives of young people," Utter explained. Utter and Lady Colonels, along with head "Mentoring student-athletes as they bridge coach Brett Riley and the men's ice hockey the gap from high school into adulthood team, will enjoy a loose affiliation with the is an awesome responsibility and a truly Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. rewarding experience that I hope to provide Because of that affiliation, both Wilkes to our Wilkes student-athletes," he added. ice hockey teams will call the Toyota @wilkesbeacon SportsPlex at Coal Street Park home Luke.Modrovsky@wilkes.edu Wilkes Fall Sports Schedules Field Hockey x-9/2 vs. Susquehanna, L 3-4 (OT) x-9/3 vs. Ithaca, L 1-2 9/6 vs. Marywood, W 4-3 (OT) 9/9 @ Arcadia, L 2-5 9/ 13 vs. Keystone, W 4-0 9/ 16 vs. Alvemia, L 1-4 9/ 19 vs. Moravian, W 4-3 *9/23 @ Eastern, L 0-5 9/26 @U. of Scranton, L 3-5 *9/30 @ FDU-Florham, 12-3 10/4 vs. Eliz.abethtown, 7:00 P.M. *10/7 vs. Desales, 5:00 P.M. 10/ 11 @ Widener, 7 :00 P.M. *10'14 vs. Manhattanville, 12:00 PM * I 0/ 18 @ King's, 7:00 P.M. *10/21 vs. Del. Valley, ll :30A.M. • 10/26 vs. Misericordia, 7:00 P.M. *MAC Freedom x-Connie Harnum Classic (4th place) Record: 3-7 (MAC-F 0-2) Home games @ Schmidt Stadium Football 9/2 @ Muhlenberg, L 19-62 *9/9 vs. Lebanon Valley, L 0-36 *9/15 vs. Delaware Valley, L 14-34 *9/23 @ Misericordia, L 14-43 *9/30 @ Lycoming, L 7-34 *x-10/7 vs. Widener, 1:00 P.M. *10./21 @FDU-Florham, 1:00 P.M. *10/28 @ Albright, 1:00 P.M. * 11/4 vs. Stevenson, 12:00 P.M. *y-11/11 @King's, 12:00 P.M. *MAC x-Homecoming y-Mayor 's Cup Record: 0-5 (MAC 0-4) Home games @ Schmidt Stadium Results as o/9/30 Men's Soccer . Women's Soccer 9/ 1 vs. PSU-Berks, W 3-2 (OT) 9/3 vs. Marywood, L 0-1 9/5 @ Valley Forge, W 5-0 9/9 @ Moravian, L 0-1 9/14@ Summit, L 0-2 9/ 16 @Lebanon Valley, L 0-4 9/20 vs. Susquehanna, W 1-0 (OT) 9/23 vs. Stevenson, W 3-0 9/27 @U. of Scranton, L 0-3 *9/30 @ Delaware Valley, W 3-2 10/4 vs. Lancaster Bible, 4:00 P.M . *10/7 vs. FDU-Florham, 7:00 P.M. *10/ 11 vs. King's, 7:00 P.M. *10/ 14 @Desales, 3:00 P.M. *10/17 @Misericordia., 7:00 P.M. *10/21 vs. Eastern, 2:00 P.M. 10/25 vs. Penn College, 7 :00 P.M. *10/28 @Manhattanville, 3:30 P.M. 9/ 1 vs. PSU-Berks, T 1-1 (2OT) 9/4 vs. Muhlenberg, W 2-1 9/9 @ Marywood, W 5-3 9/13 vs. William Patterson, W 1-0 9/ 16 vs. Penn College, W 3-0 9/20@ Susquehanna, L 0-1 9/23 vs. Arcadia, W 1-0 9/26 @ U. of Scranton, T 0-0 (2OT) *9/29 @ Delaware Valley, W 2-0 10/3@ Stockton, 5:00 P.M. *10/6 vs. FDU-Florham, 7:00 P.M. * I 0/ 10 vs. King's, 4:30 P.M. *10/ 14@Desales, 1:00 P.M. *10/ 18 @Misericordia., 6:30 P.M. *10/21 vs. Eastern, 4:30 P.M. 10/24@SUNY-Cortland, 7:00 P.M. * l 0/28 @ Manhattanville, I :00 P.M. *MAC Freedom *MAC Freedom �Sports 1beBacon - October 3, 2017 21 Colonel. athletics in brief By Alex Kielar Staff Writer Sept. 25 WTEN: The Lady Colonels concluded ITA Southeast Regional play hosted by the University of Mary Washington. Sophomore Dana Saliyev won in singles play in the first round 5-7, 6-1, 1-0, but then fell 6-2, 6-2 in the quarterfinals. Junior Jordan Vasarkovy went on to the singles championship but dropped both her matches. Sophomore Laura Zielinski dropped her opening match 6-1, 2-6, 1-0, and would make it to the consolation finals. Doubles team Saliyev and Vasarkovy would upset second seed Annika Kezman and Julia Kwedi of Salisbury in the championship bracket, 9-7, but would then fall 8-2 in the round of 16. Sept. 26 WSOC: In its first game as a regionally ranked team since 2013, the Lady Colonels took on the University of Scranton. They would play the Royals to a 0-0 draw after double-overtime didn't produce a winner. Goalie Courtney Stanley earned her third shutout of the season, and the Lady Colonels held a 12-6 shot advantage and a 5-1 shots-ongoal advantage. FH: A comeback sparked by Sophomore Sarah Smith in the 47th minute would fall short as the Lady Colonels fell to the University of Scranton, 5-3. Smith was the first of three second-half goals for Wilkes. Junior Megan Kane, and freshman Maddie Kelley, with her first career goal, made the other two goals in the 67th and 70th minutes, respectively. Freshman Sarah Weisenfluh made eight goals in the defeat. Sept. 27 MSOC: After winning two straight against Susquehanna and Stevenson, the Colonels would fail to find the back of the net in a 3-0 defeat at the University ofScranton. The Royals were able to get by goalie Tim Gallagher at 21:04, 30:19, and 31:00 in the victory. WVB: In a hard fought battle with FDUFlorham, the Lady Colonels would fall in five sets, 25-18, 18-25, 20-25, 25-21, and 8-15. Sophomore Jamey Mikovich set a career high in kills with 21 arid sophomore Juliet Betke set a career high in digs with 30. Sept.29 WSOC: The Lady Colonels capitalized on two corner kicks, one very early in the game, and the second in the 26th minute to outlast Delaware Valley 2-0. The first kick by senior Elena Denger, after being headed by two Aggie defenders, was headed in by freshman Elise Brubaker. Sophomore Haley Evans played in the second kick near freshman Catherine Gregoire, as an Aggie defender headed the ball out. Luckily enough, the ball went right to a waiting Denger, who shot the ball in from seven yards out, for her second goal on the season. Sept. 30 FH: Two first half goals by junior Haley Gayoski and junior Megan Kane were not enough for the Lady Colonels, as FDUFlorham scores three unanswered goals in the second half to come up with a 3-2 victory. MXC/WXC: Men's cross country team finishes 13th of22 and Women's cross country team finishes 21st of 25. Sophomore Franco Balbuena leads the way for the men's side finishing 33rd overall, freshman Autumn Pedron finishes 121st overall to lead the Lady Colonels. FB: Wade Rippeon finishes 17-of-28 for 112 yards, Shane Deemer rushes 15 times for 43 yards and one score, Garrett Armstrong goes for three catches for 25 yards, as the Colonels fall to Lycoming 34-7. Jordan Stiles and Bud Moyer lead the defense with 9 tackles and 8 tackles, respectively. MTEN: The Colonels sweep Penn College in men's tennis 9-0. Chris Maderitz opened the scoring for the Colonels with a 6-0, 6-0 victory. Ryan Simon followed with a clean sweep, Alec Levin then got the third victory. Jack Maline, Mark Ellis, and Matt Angara rounded out the victories. WTEN: Jordan Vasarkovy opened up scoring for the Lady Colonels with a 6-0, 6-0 victory. Also scoring in the sweep were Francesca Varela-Seri, Brittany Stanton, Sarah Malone, Courtney Mccowan, and Nicole Gaetani. MSOC: The Colonels opened up MAC Freedom play at Delaware Valley with a 3-2 victory. Junior Camry Huff continued his impressive start to the season, scoring two of the Colonels' three goals. Tim Gallagher came up with one save in the victory. MGOLF: Senior Alex Anderson leads all scorers with a match-low score of 82 in the Colonel's 364-384 victory over Penn St•e Wilkes-Barre. WVB: Lady Colonel's fall to Penn State Behrend in their first matchup of the day 25-21, 16-25, 15-25 and 20-25. The team also dropped another close matchup to Penn State Altoona 25-27, 25-11, 23-25 amd 2025. Senior Alexis Morgan tallied 21 assists and 10 digs for a double-double against PSUBehrend. Note: Check out "Colonels for Pediatric Cancer Night" hosted by Wilkes women~ volleyball during their home match against Lancaster Bible College on Oct. 5. First serve is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. @wilkesbeacon Alex.Kielar@wilkes.edu Wilkes Fall Sports Schedules Men's Tennis 9/ l 6 vs. Keystone, W 9-0 vs. Messiah, W9-0 9/16 &9/17@ Bloomsburg Tourney 9/30 vs. Penn College, W 9-0 9/30 & 10/1 @ !TA Regionals 10/21 & 10/22@ MAC Individual Tounament (@ Ralston Athletic Complex) Record: 3-0 Women's Tennis 9/16 vs. Messiah, W 9-0 9/23-9/25@ !TA Regionals 9/30 vs. Penn College, W 9-0 10/3 @ U. of Scranton, 4:00 PM. • 10/14 & 10/lS@MAC Individual Tounament (@ Ralston Athletic Complex) Home matdres@ Ralston Alhletic Complex Record: 2-0 Results as of 9/30 Men's Cross Country 9/1 @ Miserirordia Invite (7th place) 9/9@ Dutch. Invite (8th place) 9/23 @ Aggie Open (9th place) 9/30@Dickinsm~-Looghtvile(2litplace) 10/7@ Desales Invitational 10/ 14 @ Gettysburg Invitational 10/28 @MAC Championships (Delaware Valley) 11/11 @NCAA Mideast Regional. (Newville, PA) Women's Cross Country 9/1 @ Misericonlia Invite (8th place) 9/9@Dutch. Invite (6th place) 9/23@ Aggie Open (4th place) , 9/30@Dickinsm~-Looglmile (13th place) 10/7 @ Desales Invitational 10/14@ Gettysburg Invitational 10/28 @ MAC Championships (Delaware Valley) 11/11 @NCAA Mideast Regional, (Newville, PA) Women's Volleyball x-9/2 vs. Widener, L 0-3 vs. Bridgewater, L 0-3 x-9/3 vs. Wesley, L 1-3 vs. Simpson, L 0-3 9/7 vs. Clarks Summit, W 3-1 9/9 vs. Haverford, L 0-3 vs. PSU-Berks, W 3-0 *9/13 vs. Eastern, L 1-3 9/16 vs. Immaculata, W 3-0 vs. PSU-Harrisburg, W 3-2 *9/19@Manhattanville, L 2-3 9/21 @Moravian, L 0-3 9/23 vs. Wesley, L 0-3 @ Rutgers-Camden, L 2-3 *9/27 vs. FDU-Florharn, L 2-3 9/30vs. PSU-Behrend, L 1-3 @ PSU-Altoona, L 1-3 *10/3@ King's, 7:00 P.M. 10/5 vs. Lancaster Bible, 7:00 PM. · Women's Volleyball (cont'd) 10/7 vs. Lebanon Valley, 10:00 A.M. vs. Centenary, 2:00 P.M . 10/9 vs. Marywood, 7:00 P.M. *10/11 vs. Desales, 7:00 P.M. *10/17@ Delaware Valley, 7:00 P.M. y-10/20vs. Morrisville State., 4:00 P.M. y-vs. Catholic Uni d America, 6:00 P.M y-10/21 vs. Kean, 10:00 A.M. y-vs. Moravian, 2:00 P.M . *10/25 vs. Misericordia., 7:00 P.M. 10/28 vs. Rutgers-Camden 11:00 A.M. vs. Utica, 3:00 P.M. *MAC Freedom x- Puerto Rico Clasico y-Colonel Clash Tournament Home matches @ Marts Center Record: 4-13 (MAC-F 0-3) r �..J 22 8-9/24 ricordia to take e match, helping t to change is wed. Not many olf is extremely straining and ore respect in I still hear "Wilkes and Urby's-wing much Dunkin ·ous mustaches. yow:life? doubt my egoingfor up or sitting forward to · toyou? above eyou llege ncampus? the SUB (2% milk). Favorite professor? What does "Be Colonel" mean to you? "Be Colonel" to me means going above what is expected out of someone you would think of as a typical college student Dr. Biggers Anyone to give a shout-out to? Kate Jimison, you still owe me an Olive Garden date. Coke or Pepsi? Pepsi If you had to choose one thing about your -Compiled by Amber Grohowski �. with pur selection? Let us k . Additionally, at the end of the academic year, we will post a reader poll rown an "Athlete of the Year". Full qua.lifica.tion critera and mote information can be found on our ite: www.thewilkesbeacon.com �..J The Beacon - October.., 3,. 2017 24 :BEACON Est. J9Jb Pa. Nalrsp,1pcr Assaci:ltioo Mrmher- The news ottoda)' reported by lfiejoumalists of tomomJw. 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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 2017 October 3rd Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2017 October 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/04be3bac3ed6944387f248d9c00ccbb2.pdf 2cf9a67543ad4fe4d3fbaf4c14b43da1 PDF Text Text The Beacon - October 10, 2017 EACON Est. 1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member Volume 71, Issue 06 Sordoni Gallery reopens with Warhol to inspire community By Megan Stanley Staff Writer The Sordoni Art Gallery was officially rededicated Oct 6. The first exhibit on display is "15 Minutes: From Image to Icon" which displays artwork from Pennsylvanian artist Andy Warhol. Located in the Karambelas Media and Communication Center, the new gallery is set to enrich the arts for.students, faculty and staff alike. The new space is more than double the old location and is fitted for high-end art exhibits and opportunities for teaching and learning. The opening event was attended by Alumni, current students, faculty, staff and members of the local community. Introducing the talk was Tom Mackinnon, Vice President for University Advancement. He told the crowd gathered: "This is a truly iconic moment and is the culmination of two years of work. What an incredibly way to kick off a new era:' He paid homage to the fact for the past five years, a building has been dedicated to Homecoming. Mackinnon moved on to recognize important people in attendance such as the board of trustees, former Wilkes presidents Breiseth and Michelini, Pa. state Sen. Lisa Baker and Wilkes-Barre Mayor Tony George. Paul Riggs, the Dean of Arts at Wilkes University also took to the podium. He told th♦, audience: 'I am excited, mostly because what this signifies for our university's commitment to the arts and as a member of this community I am proud." The gallery Director, Heather Sincavage spoke about the reasons she came to Wilkes to work in the Sordoni Gallery: "People love Wilkes University and people care about what happens here. "This gallery does not service our art department, it creates a community and gives us ways to creatively understand our world. "Warhol changed how we view art, and Sordoni will change how Wilkes University and the community experience art. "Tonight I would like to share this gallery with you. It's not only my job, but a labour oflove:' Cody Morcom, the 2017/18 president of student government also made a speech in which he said: "Let me say a sincere thank you to all those involved. "We have never been more proud of the past, 3;!11azed at the present ecstatic for the future. Vice President of the Board of Trustees, Bill Miller, addressed the crowd: 'It [the gallery] will not only benefit the students, but also the community. "It brings another building block ·to the diamond city that is Wilkes-Barre. "It is a huge source of pride and I cannot wait for you to see it:' In his speech, President Leahy paid homage to former President John F Kennedy's speech outside Amherst College's new library that was in honour of poet Robert Frost and The Beacon / Steffen Horwath The new gallery space provided a much larger location for the artwork. in which he praised the importance of art within America. "I look forward to an America which will reward achievement in the arts as we reward achievement in business or statecraft. Using Kennedy's ideals, President Lehy applied them to Wilkes University stating he hoped it would continue to be "a private institution with a public purpose. "It is a gift to the people of Wilkes-Barre and Pennsylvania, we hope the people of the community will love it. "It is our duty as educators to ensure our students get exposure to science and arts. Our nurses and pharmacists should see Warhol:' Representing the Sordoni family was Andrew Sordoni who said: "For generations it has been an honor and a privilege to be associated with the arts at Wilkes:' "This vision is a resource for the community that will underpin and enhance our civilisation:' The ribbon was then cut by the six members who delivered speeches and attendees of the opening were invited to look around the new arts space. The gallery is open to visitors Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m to 5 p.m, Thursday 10 a.m to 7 p.m, and Saturday through Sunday noon to 5 p.m. SEE PAGES 12 and 13 for more photos Q) "O (II .s:: (/) C Q) a. (/) w "O "O 0 I>, .0 (.) .s:: a. (II ~ (!) Get spooky at the SK, page7 I r �_J The Beacon - October 10, 2017 2 News News Have a breaking sto!Y or a press release to send? Contact the news editor: cabrini.rudnicki@wilkes.edu Beacon Briefs Interfaith Student Retreats Compiled by Cabri ni Rud nicki News Editor Wilkes' Halloween SK On Saturday, Oct. 21, Wilkes will be holding its annual Halloween SK along the levee trail in Kirby Park. The fundraiser, which is for the Geo-Explore Club, will have three categories: competitive runners, non-competitive runners and walkers. It begins at 2 p.m. The run/ walk also will feature a costume contest for participants. Wilkes students can sign up in the SUB during club hours, and will receive a discount with a Wilkes ID. Any questions can be directed to ellen. Internship & Career Fair On Oct. 19, from 11 a.m to 3 p.m in the UCOM, join Wilkes University at its Internship & Career Fair for the opportunity to hetwork with potential e1:Ilployers, or to find the right internship. Senator Casey to Visit Campus Senator Casey will be visiting campus on Oct.11 as a guest of the APhA (American Pharmacist Association) and the PPA (Pennsylvania Pharmacy-Association. At 8:30 a.min the Ballroom, a ~ound table _event will be held. Students can attend. Senator Casey ~ be _speaking on healthcare, pharmacist counseling, and opiod ep1dem1c. Wilkes students are invited to join the Interfaith Office in two upcoming retreats, hosted by the University of Scranton. The first retreat, The Soul Men's Retreat, is Sept. 29 to Oct. 1, for male students. The second, open to all students, is The Mystery Retreat from Oct. 20 to 22. Contact Kristin Osipower at kristin.osipower@wilkes.edu. table of.contents Reserve Your Table at the Community Halloween Party Come join the Wilkes' community at the Annual Community Halloween Party! Register for a table for your club or organization. The event is hosted by Wilkes University for local children. The event will take place Oct. 29 from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Student Union Building. Clubs/organizations are responsible for their own decor and treats/ activities. Contact Kristin Osipower at kristin.osipower@wilkes.edu or ext. 5904 for questions, or in order to reserve a table. news.... ~·······••.•·2 Be an IEP Conversation Partner The IEP Conversation Partner program is looking for students and faculty to spend an hour or two a week speaking to international students involved in the intensive English Program. Participants do ?ot need to ~Ian special ac~ivities for their conversation partner, they JUSt need to mclude them m some of their usual activities. For more information, contact Dr. Kimberly Niezgoda, Kimberly.niezgoda. edu. life, a&e........... 7 Wilkes University Student Government notes By Megan Stanley Staff Writer Wilkes University's Student Government held its weekly meeting on Wednesday. The first item of business was the proposal by Women Empowered by Science (WEBS) to become a Student Government recognized club. Open to any major, the club's intention is to align Wilkes students with local female middle school students thro~h mentoring sessions. The motion to make WEBS a Student Government recognized club passed with 35 votes. The second item of business was the Singapore Conference Non-club funding request. After working on research on colorectal cancer in mice, four biology majors and their academic advisers Dr. Gutierrez and Dr. Kalter have been invited to the European Society for Medical Oncology in Singapore. Requesting a total sum of $2087.83 for their registration fee, the group expressed how much of a great opportunity it would be for the students going and for Wilkes' reputation internationally. The motion to give the funding was passed with 39 votes. Approval to make the Ecology Club a Student Government recognized club was third on the agenda. The aim of the club is to provide a social space for environmental and non-health science students, with the hope of helping them receive professional advice from speakers and experience from internships and scholarships. The group also hopes to take trips to local parks. The motion to recognize the Ecology Club passed by 40 votes. The Indian Cultural Club funding request was the fourth item of business. The group requested $600 for the cost of food for their New Year's event which is partnering with the community and King's College. Last year 180 people attended and the funding would help ensure that there is enough food for attendees. The decision to give the funding was passed by 38 votes. The fifth item of business was the proposal by the Study Abroad Club to become Student Government recognized. The emphasis of the club is to help Wilkes students experience new cultures, learn non-classroom skills and explain their knowledge of the world. The group will hold fundraisers to lower costs and hopefully raise awareness about the opportunities to study abroad as there are currently only two Wilkes students studying internationally. Next the Neuroscience Club proposed a funding request to help cover costs of the Neuroscience conference in · Washington in November. The group is sending five students to the conference to experience the event before they present their own research next year. The group is asking Student Government to cover the cost of membership, registration, and hotel which totals $1,189.89. These two proposals will be voted on after fall break on October 18. Other elements discussed were the homecoming activities, one of which the number of attendees for the dance is 320 people, which is lower than last year but higher than Spring Fling. There will also be a yard sale Oct. 17 and 19 during club hours and all proceeds will go to hurricane victims. spread............12 opinion~......... 14 sports............ 19 • ~ @wilkesbeacon • megan.stanley@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - October 10, 2017 3 News Professor named 'Distinguished Young Pharmacist' By Cabrini Rudnicki News Editor On Sept. 23 , a Wilkes University professor was named "Distinguished Young Pharmacist" by the Pennsylvania Pharmacist Association . Thomas Franko, Phar m. D., who is an assistant professor in the Nesbitt School of Pharmacy, was given the award at the 2017 Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association Conference held at Kalahari Resorts and Convention Center in Pocono Manor. The award was given for his participation in the Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association (PPA), as well as his dedication to the practice of pharmacy and community activities. Franko was shocked to find out he received the award, as it was kept a secret until it was announced. "Getting an award like this shows that efforts do not go unrecognized;' Franko said. "What is even better is that the award is given by a committee of peers, so their recognition is fantastic:' Franko currently serves as a PPA membership committee chair, a member of the naloxone sub-committee, and has helped developed statewide dispensing guidelines and has participated in the "Know Pain; No Gain" student contest committee. He is also the northeast director of the board of directors for the organization. "My work with the pharmacy community is really focuse d on pain and substance abuse. I work with our students to do community outreach programs as well as research into pharmacists attitudes towards opioid misuse:' The organization, which was founded in 1878, has more than 2,3000 members throughout Pennsylvania. According to the official website, the PPA promotes the profession through advocacy, education and communication. A fellow colleague, Dr. Adam Van Wert, spoke praise of Franko and his achievements. "Dr. Thomas Franko is an undoubtedly deserving recipient of his award from the Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association. He is a leader in Pennsylvania in the fight against opioid addiction and abuse, and has been formally recognized by students and peers as an excellent educator:' @wilkesbeacon cabrini.rudnicki@wilkes.edu Courtesy of Wilkes Marketing Dr. Thomas Franko holds his "Distinguished Young Pharmacist" award, for his dedication to the American Pharmacist Association and his committment to community activities. 'How much do we have to endure?' Students and faculty respond to deadliest mass shooting in U.S. History By Isaiah McGahee Staff Writer All 58 victims of the shooting in Las Vegas have been iden:tified according to the New York Times. Hundreds took part in a candlelight vigil on Thursday, mourning • the loss of Charleston Hartfield, a Las Vegas police officer killed in the massacre. Identified as the deadliest mass shooting in United States history, the ages of the victims range from 20-67. The devastation left behind the wake of the shooting has been felt across the nation. Students and faculty around Wilkes University expressed concern, anger, and a desire for revised legislation concerning gun control in the United States. Dr. Marcia Balester, Coordinator of First Year Foundations and adviser of Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society voiced her opinion, affirming that she doesn't sense any concern in students or faculty of incoming students, regarding their safety on campus or at campus related events. To quell incoming student and parent concern about safety on campus, Balester said: "The only way to combat something like this is if you see something, say something. If everyone is vigilant, especially taking note of possible signs, I think we can make some endroads." However, the events in Las Vegas evoked memories of Sandy Hook within Balester, who hopes to see events like these minimalized in the future. "It's really a shame, it reminds me of Sandy Hook, but if nothing passed even after Sandy Hook, I don't know what can be done. The shooter bought over 33 guns in the past year... He should have been on a federal watch. You can't control someone with an agenda, but I believe something needs to be done to make these types of situations less frequent in the future;' said Balester. Gun control wasn't the only pressing issue bothering those around Wilkes, students also voiced their frustration with media and political agendas following the tragedy. "Right now, I don't think it's the time to capitalize and focus on gun control. . . Let's allow the victims to rest and allow the time to mourn first. Right now, I don't think it's appropriate to capitalize on someone's grief with political agenda;' said junior pharmacy major Lily Nguyen. Fellow junior pharmacy student Neha Kunche, expressed her disdain for increasing gun violence and felt the need for action was first priority. "Generally, I don't like talking about issues like this, but I'm sick and tired of seeing these types of headlines. I think most people are tired of seeing 'the highest mass shooting in U.S. history: We just saw that same headline a year ago .. . How much do we have to endure? There's a time for grief, but we need to do something. We've had so many incidents, I find it ridiculous. Let's not drag it out, let's take action;' said Kunche. According to data gathered by the Gun Violence Archive, there is a mass shooting defined as four or more people shot in one incident, not including the shooter - every nine out of 10 days on average. ow to Help Survivors of the Las Veg Shooting onate to GoFundMe pages such teve Sisolak's, the Chair of the Clar ounty Commission, "Las Veg Victims' Fund." onate money to the ompassion Fund, which will donat 100 percent of funds to victims. @wilkesbeacon isaiah.mcgahee@wilkes.edu r �J The Beacon - October 10, 2017 4 News Manuscript Society celebrates 70 years, holds gathering By Cabrin i Rudnicki News Editor Editor's note: Megan Stanley. a member of the Manuscript Society. is a current weekly staff writer for the Beacon. The Wilkes' Manuscript Society recently held a Manuscript Gathering during Homecoming to celebrate the group's 70th anniversary. The event, which was held in Kirby Hall on Saturday, Oct. 7, gathered current members and alumni of the society to read their favorite pieces from past editions. The Manuscript Society publishes a yearly magazine titled Manuscript filled with written and visual art from students and staff. The society started in 1947, making this year's edition the organization's 70th edition. This 70th edition will feature creative writing and art from current students, as well as special picks from past editions. At the event, multiple readers spoke, including editors and staff Elyse Guziewicz, Mackenze Egan, Megan Stanley, and multiple members of the English faculty including Dr. Mischelle B. Anthony, department chair. The poetry included in the gathering had a diverse mix of topics, including the season of Fall, Helen of Troy, and middleclass working life. Elyse Guziewicz, current executive editor, smiled with pride while speaking on her own experiences with the society. . "I came to the first meeting in 2014, bright eyed and bushy tailed, 17 years old, ready to take over the world;' she said. 'Tm almost 21, and still haven't learned that taking over the world isn't really a productive task:' "It's such an honor to be part of a tradition that's consisted longer than Wilkes University has:' The Manuscript Society started while Wilkes University was still Bucknell Junior College. Guziewicz's mother, Melissa Guziewicz, Tuel C• By Lt Sport Oc1 W1 an 8-l Jordai Dana Stant< teami Zielir winrn w: shutc confr were w town and l the l• 0. M The Beacon/ Megan Stanley Elyse Guziewicz, the executive editor of the magazine, stands at the podium to introduce each speaker at the gathering. also spoke at the event, reading some of her daughter's own poetry. SEE MANUSCRIPT,. PAGE6 shut, Lane first insu Fl mat, visit coul loss. 0 vi C V C \' Profile of a new professor: Dr. Xin Luo By Steffen Horwat h Staff Writer New to the ·mathematics department: Dr. Xin Luo, a diversified educator from the University of Alabama. Luo was born in Wuhu, Anhui Providence, a part of Southeast China very close to world renowned Yellow Mountains. When he graduated from Jinan University in Gua1'gzhou, China, he had a bachelor's degree in mathematics and applied mathematics, and a masters in applied mathematics. His focus is in financial mathematics, which he continued studying while at the University of Alabama for his Ph.D. "When I was a kid, I was good at math as well as English;' said Luo when asked why he followed his academic path. He taught a variety of math classes through his time at the University of Alabama. After speaking about the Wilkes Community, he explained that the University of Alabama has much larger class sizes than Wilkes, and he would much rather have the smaller class sizes. He explained it as being more comfortable, as the larger classes had about 40, 50 or even 60 students. At Wilkes, one of his classes - precalculus - has a comparatively small class size of about 25 students. During the week, Luo has a full set of morning and evening classes. "I enjoy the small town with pretty much everything, but I miss the Asian supermarkets:' Luo, who lives in Kingston, has only taught here for a couple of months and is already very happy with his situation. He has gotten to know much of his close faculty, and is happy with his friendly relationships, he said. He is even friends with assistant professor of mechanical engineering, Dr. Xiaoming Mu, who he frequently eats lunch with at the SUB. Through the application process, Luo had to make it through multiple interview sessions and attend a major math department meeting. He explained it as a stressful but worthy process. When looking forward at his placement at Wilkes, he would like to be part of the up and coming areas of actuary and financial mathematics. He believes that it is a new study that will be brought to Wilkes very shortly. At the moment, Luo studies optimizations that can be used for all types of fields, including financial, engineering and V. The Beacon / Steffen Horwath Dr. Xin Luo pharmaceutical. He uses his optimizations to make models to determine the best ways to "optimize" resources and cost of products and decisions. "My research is very important for all industries. It can save companies money, produce revenue, and possibly create new jobs:' ..a- @wilkesbeacon - , steffen.horwath@wilkes.edu Editor's note: Twentyfive new faculty members have joined the Colonel family this year. Each week, The Beacon will feature them. �The Beacon - October 10, 2017 News 5 A celebration fit for a king and queen: Homecoming 2017 From left: Bryan Bilbao and Allie Grudeski, homecoming king and queen of 2016, pose with 2017 homecoming royalty Nancy Ramirez and Dylan Fox. • The Beacon/ Sean Connelly Derek Schneider, a defensive lineman on the football team, stands on the field during Friday's homecoming game against Widener. The Beacon / Sean Con nelly Friends, famil ies and fans of the Wilkes University football team gathered w it h signs to support the players during their homecoming game. . r �.J The Beacon - October 10, 2017 News 6 MANUSCRIPT, continued from page 4 "When I actually wrote, and I had a poem published, it was mediocreelyse, and that's OK, but then God took whatever skill I had and instilled it down and He created Elyse." Dr. Helen Davis, an associate professor of the English department, also read one of her own personal poems. "This actually came to me about a parenting mistake, those of you who are parents know my sentiments," said Davis. Davis read a series of haikus about her relationship with her children. "Are you mad at me?/Whispered in my ear/Shameful reprimand," started Davis' poetry. One of the faculty advisers, Dr. Sean Kelly, spoke on the organization's impact on his life, despite only being involved for a few years. "As a new faculty member trying to learn the ropes, advising the Manuscript Society gave me the opportunity to interact closely with students and to form friendships with other faculty. For me personally, serving as the faculty adviser for the Manuscript has Love keeping up with the news? Whynottry ·t? wn·tmg1. Contact: The Beacon/ Megan Stanley Dr. Sean Kelly, one of the faculty advisors for the Manuscript Society, read an autumnal poem called "Fall" by Dennis Tucker, a former writer at Wilkes University. been for the most deeply awarding aspect of my experience at Wilkes." Kelly, along with other faculty and students, marveled at the historical and cultural significance of the older editions. Kelly mentioned the ability to track cultural and societal · movements through past students' writings, but also spoke of their similarities. "Whether from 1975 or 1995 or 2015, each manuscript bears the peculiar mark of the imagination, passion, and artistic ambition of Wilkes students and writers." ~ @wilkesbeacon • cabrini.rudnicki@wilkes.edu cabrini.rudnidd@Wilkes.edu isaiab.mcphee@wilbs.edu Join the Beacon team toclay! TONS OF FALL COLORS CHOOSE FROM ! ro !3 @FIGshlrts fi FIGshirts - @FIGshirts SCREEN PRINTING• EMBROIDERY• PROMOTIONAL l:rEMS �The Beacon - October 10, 2017 Life, Arts & Entertainment 7 Life, Arts & Entertainment Have a story or want your event to be featured? Contact the Life, A&E Editor: amanda.bialek@wilkes.edu Get spooky at Geo-Explore Club's Halloween SK run By Jordan Fritz Guest Writer If you happen to be walking around Kirby Park the week before Halloween, you may see some ghosts, goblins and ghouls running around - literally. Wilkes' Geo-Explore Club is hosting a Halloween SK in Kirby Park at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21. This rain or shine event encourages students and the community to celebrate the spirit of Halloween while getting their exercise in. The cost of the race is $10 for Wilkes students and $20 for non-Wilkes students. Those who sign up for the event before Oct. 13 will be guaranteed at-shirt. After Oct. 13, remaining t-shirts will be given out on a first come, first serve basis the day of the event. Race participants are encouraged to dress up in Halloween costumes for the event. All runners and walkers that dress up have the opportunity to win awards for their costumes as they cross the finish line. The costumes will be judged by Wilkes professors. Costume categories include 'hardest to run in; 'most scary; 'most funny: 'best group costume' and 'judge's choice: Some of the Geo-Explore Club members have started planning costumes for the SK. "My boyfriend and I are planning on doing a couples costume of either Steve Irwin and a crocodile or Forrest Gump and Jei:my;' Emma Sukowaski, a Geo-Explore Club member said. The president of the Geo-Explore Club, Ellen Mook, is planning on dressing up as a mouse caught in a mouse trap. The Geo-Explore Club was started back in 2016. Previously, the club was known as the Environmental Outdoor Club before going into retirement. Last year, students resurrected the club and renamed it the Geo- Explore Club. "The main thing we wanted to bring the club back for was the spring break trip with the professors from the Earth and Environmental department:' Mook said. All of the money raised at the event is going to help fund the Geo-Explore Club's trip to Hawaii during spring break 2018. The club wants to camp out and explore Hawaii. Sukowaski is looking forward to attending the trip. "Being s geology major, I'm very excited to see all the things I've seen in geology textbooks in real life;' Sukowaski said. While visiting the Big Island, the GeoExplore Club will visit the black, pink, green and white sand beaches. The group plans on hiking to the top of the highest peak on the island, Mauna Kea. They also will stargaze during the evening hours. "Because Hawaii is surrounded by oceans, it is one of the best places in the world to see stars;' Mook said. The group will also be exploring active lava flows, large waterfalls and the rainforest. The club also plans on flying to the island of Honolulu with one main destination in mind, the Pearl Harbor Memorial site. If your enjoy exploring the great outdoors, consieler joining Geo-Explore Club or participating in their upcoming SK run. "I met some of my closest friends and now boyfriend through the club, so it's definitely a place where people come together:' Sukowaski said. Those who are interested in signing up for the Halloween SK or joining Geo-Explore Club can contact Ellen Mook at ellen.mook@ wilkes.edu. ~ @wilkesbeacon ~ jordan.fritz@wilkes.edu • Graphic by Todd Espenshade Submitted Graphic r �_J The Beacon - October 10, 2017 8 Life, Arts & Entertainment ~IUl-en-Fre·e , Q ~ - ~ ~r,una t3reac, - • cups all.. purpose glutenw free flour • 314 tsp. kosher salt • 1 tsp. baking powder • 1t2 tsp. baking soda • 2/3 cup sugar • 2 tbsp. butter • 2 eggs • 1 tsp. vanilla • 2/3 cup sour cream • 1 cup bananas, mashed 1. Prehe.at oven to 350 degrees and line muffintinwith cupcake liners. 2. In large bowl~plaoo the flour, salt, baking powder~baking soda and sugar. Whisk to combine ingredients weil. 3. Add butter, eggs, vanilla and sour cream to bowl. Mix all ingredients until oon1bined. 4. Fold ma~hed bananas into batter. S. Scrape the batter into the prepared muffin tin. ; 6. Bake for 3040 minutes until golden 1 brown. r - - - - - .- - - - - - - - - - - " I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I $1 off with this ad! bo you have a favorite dorm room recipe that's convenient for college students always on the go? Submit it to Amanda Bialek, Life, Arts and Entertainment Editor amanda.bialek@wilkes.edu P.ecipe from Grufen-frne on a ~ing Interested in writing for Life, Arts and Entertainlllent? Why not try all three? Contact Amanda Bialek at amanda. bialek@wilkes.edu I) Facebook.com/WilkesBeacon -I @WilkesBeacon } I a i: . �Life, Arts & Entertainment The Beacon - October 10, 2017 9 May the forest be with you as you participate in the campus challenge By Shannon O'Connor Asst. Life, Arts & Entertainment Editor Get up and get moving. Wilkes University is currently involved in the Outdoor Nation Campus Challenge. This challenge is a "Mother-Nature-meetsMarch-Madness competition with 100 schools from across the country going headto-head for four weeks to see who can get the most people outside and active;' according to the Outdoor Nation Campus Challenge website. The goal of the Outdoor Nation Campus Challenge is to see which university can encourage the most students to be active and explore the great outdoors. The university that accumulates the most points wins the challenge. Students, faculty, staff and members of the community can get involved in this challenge. Those who are intrested can download the Outdoor Nation app and register under Wilkes University. By logging your outdoor activities on the app, Wilkes earns more points in the challenge. One activity earns the Wilkes team 50 points. Users can pictures of themselves and their friends doing an outdoor activity and share it on the app. Whether you are reading outside, relaxing in a hammock or taking a hike at a local park, all of these activities can be documented by taking a quick photo and uploading them. Wilkes Adventure Education club will also be hosting events throughout the challenge to give people the opportunity to earn more points. To learn more about the upcoming events, check out their instagram page for updates and the Wilkes Today emails. The Outdoor Nation Challenge began Sept. 18 and runs through Oct. 15. Wilkes is currently in eighth place. Help out Wilkes University and get active by getting involved in the Outdoor Nation Challenge. The university with the highest number of points will win free outdoor gear and be named National Outdoor Champion. For more information or questions, contact Adventure Education Coordinator, Jill Price, at Jill.Price@wilkes.edu. SXN.O■•TN•OUTDOOIIS ~ @wilkesbeacon ~ shannon.oconnor@wilkes.edu + Graphic by Todd Espenshade Call 825-5166 • Wilkes .. r �_J The Beacon - October 10, 2017 Life, Arts & Entertainment PINTS WITH PROFESSORS Donna Chisarick Michael '73, Cynthia Perry Possanza '78 and Susan Margalis Perlis '78 enjoy food and drinks at the Pints with Professors event. Kristen Cesari '95, Merya Kagatci '95 and Dr. LoriAnn Pajalich '96 pose for a selfie at this memorable event. r"-. ~ 1 •• Dr. Terri Wignot, Michelle Garrison, Deb Dietrich and Margaret Petty share a laugh while meeting with professors and alumni from various graduating years. The Beacon/Sean Connelly Brandon Gubitosa, John Platt and Jordan Nochimson, all from the class of 2017, catch up over some drinks and talk about their best memories as Colonels. Graphic by Todd Espenshade "' �The Beacon - October 10, 2017 Life, Arts & Entertainment 11 Breakfast with the president President Patrick Leahy discusses the future plans and renovations for the Wilkes University campus. The Dean of Pharmacy, Scott Stolte (standing), converses with alumni and students of Wilkes. Brian Palmiter'13, Mary Simmons '10, Dylan Fox '20 and Alyssa Stencavage '15 enjoyed reflecting upon their experience at Wilkes University. • Mark Albrecht, a proud spouse of alumna, Aaureen Albrecht '77, was enjoying the variety of breakfast food provided by the University. Photos by Khadijato,, ouma Patricia Trotta Ossont '78 and Maureen Carey '77 had a great time catching up with President Leahy and other alumni at the breakfast. . Graphic by Todd Espenshade r �J The Beacon - October 10, 2017 12 News Sordoni Art Gallery opens to public with Warhol exhibit ,;, ."A"-'"'"••:•~;;,:,;,'}'-'''.<-', . ... ,.:;,,,:,,,, ,..,.<.¾.•••••., .;:;.. -,~•./• +ci, The Beacon / Steffen Horwath Heather Sincavage, who is the gallery director of the Sordoni Art Gallery, speaks in front of the crowd about her experiences planning the exhibit. Steffen Horwath Tom Mackinnon, vice president of university advancement, spoke on the hardwork and dedication needed to make the exhibit happen. The project took over two years to complete. The Beacon / Steffen Horwath From left to right: Paul Riggs, Dean of Arts; Andrew Sordoni; Bill Mayer, the vice president of the Board of Trustees, Heather Sincavage, director of the gallery; University President Patrick Leahy; Cody Morcom, president of student government. The Beacon/ Steffen Horwath The exhibit featured an Andy Warhol impersonator complete with a white wig and a red suit, who posed with visitors. The �The Beacon - October 10, 2017 News 13 x·.,,~W,·;,l"·-.-,:,"t:,p The Beacon/ Cabrini Rudnicki The exhibit featured some of Warhol's seminal pieces that helped to define the Pop Art era of the 1960s, including his famed silkscreen Marilyn Diptych, as well as some shots from other artists of Monroe, whom he used as a muse. The Beacon / Cabri Warhol's art often featured surreal subjects, sue tured above, Fiesta Pig, which features a pig i sware. The Beacon/ Cabrini Rudnicki Students and faculty admired some of Warhol's larger image sets, including Flowers, a set of 10 photo pop art florals produced in 1970. The Beacon/ Cabrini Rudnicki At the event, students, faculty and alumni as well as the Wilkes-Barre community were invited to admire the art. r �,J The Beacon - October 10, 2017 14 Opinion Opinion Have an opinion or want to write a guest column? Contact tj{e opinion editor: andre.sprueif@willces.edu The Marvel Cinematic Universe Editorial Staff By Nicholas Filipek 2017-18 Asst. Opinion Editor "Iron Man' (2008) "The Incredible Hulk" (2008) "Iron Man 2" (2010) "Thor" (2011) "Captain America: The First Avenger" (201 I) "Marvel's The Avengers" (2012) MANAGERIAL. STAFF Editor-in-Chief - Toni Pennello Managing Editor - Danny van Brunt Adviser - Dr. Kalen Cburcber SECTION £DITORS News .. Cabrini Rudnieki LA&E ., Amanda Bialek Opinioo - Andre SprueH Sports - Luke Modrovsky Phase Two: ASSISTANT,EDtTORS News - I s a i a h ~ LA&E -: Shannon O'Connor Oplniori l. Nick Filipek ~ -: AshtonGyeni2$ %@ A DESIGN EDITORS Todd E ~ • Graphic·• PHOTOGRAPHERS Positions available lnterestad in joining the Beac;on? Tolaarnmoreabout~P"itlon$• offer and what you can do, c:ontact danleJ.vanbruntOwllkes.adu 141 S. Main St. Clayton and Theresa Karambelas Media Center WIikes Onlverstty 'It WIikes-Barre, PA j876i www.thewilkesbeacon.com Phase One: . Nick Filipek, The Beacons resident mo,,ie buffand ~ntopinion e4itar, wilf review movies each week. Want to hear about one in particular? Email Nick at: nicholas.filipek@ wilkes.eau. If you read last week's edition of "Nick's Flick Picks" you'll know it was all about Warner Brothers and their attempt to catch up in the "superhero movie" race with their DC Comics characters. Who exactly are they racing though? Marvel Studios has been pumping out hit after hit since 2008 and has shown the entire movie industry that there is money to be made with this genre. When Marvel first got into the movie business, they licensed out their character and let other studios do the legwork. New Line Cinema had some success with the "Blade" franchise. Fox has made three non-successful "Iron Man 3" (2013) "Thor: The Dark World" (2013) "Captain America: The Winter Soldier" (2014) "Guardians of the Galaxy" (2014) •~vengers: Age ofUltron'' (2015) "Ant-Man" (2015) Phase 3: "Captain America: Civil War" (2016) "Doctor Strange" (2016) "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" (2017) "Spider-Man: Homecoming'' (2017) "Fantastic Four" films and a pair of equally unsuccessful "Ghost Rider" flicks. Fox has had huge success with Marvel's "X-Men" property though, making a total of 10 films which has made the company a little under five billion dollars. Billion, with a "b': In 2002, Sony optioned "Spider-Man''. This is when-the real explosion of superhero flicks started coming out. "Spider- Man" opened to 114 million and rocketed us into the current obsession with these colorful characters. Once Marvel figured out they can be twice as successful if they produced their own movies, "Marvel Studios" was born. In less than 10 years Marvel Studios has put out 16 movies that have all been financially successful, and quite honestly, all good movies. Like everything else though, some are better than others, and I of course have my favorites. "Iron Man" (2008)- You can not build an entire movie universe without a solid foundation, and that's exactly what "Iron Man'' did in 2008. Directed by Jon Favreau ("Elf", "Cowboys and Aliens") and starring Robert Downey Jr. ("Kiss Kiss Bang Bang", "Charlie Bartlett"), Terrence Howard ("Hustle and Flow': "Red Tails"), Jeff Bridges ("Seabiscuit': "The Giver") and Gwyneth Paltrow ("Shallow Hal': "Contagion'') this movie stands the test of time and is still one of, if not THE, strongest Marvel Studios movie of all time. Some may not know that RDJ wasn't always the big time actor he is today. For a long time he had a "Hollywood bad boy" record, and has at least two more planned with ''Avengers: Infinity War" parts one and two. ''Marvel's The Avengers" (2012) When I was a kid "The Avengers" was my favorite book to pick up for two reasons. One, I loved seeing all my heroes in one place; it solidified the fact that all these people inhabit the same world. Two, I was a poor cheap kid who didn't want to but seven different books to see these characters. This movie gives me the same chills as when I used to open the book to an amazing double splash page. (In comics that's when one image takes up both full pages) Director Joss Whendon ("Serenity': • �.., M.C.U Continued "Much Ado About Nothing") does an incredible job balancing out all the characters to make this feel like a true ensemble piece. With so many strong characters running, or flying, around it is hard to share the spotlight evenly. Some characters can end up falling into the background, as other more well established character steal the spotlight and make it "their" movie. This doesn't happen once during The Avengers and the movie plays like a well written comic book come to life. Captain America, Chris Evans ("The Perfect Score", "Before We Go"); Iron Man, Robert Downey Junior ("Kiss Kiss Bang Bang': "Charlie Bartlett"); Black Widow, Scarlett Johanson ("The Prestige': "Lucy"); Hawkeye, Jeremy Renner ("The Hurt Locker", ''Arrival"); Thor, Chris Hemsworth ("Rush': "Red Dawn"); and Dr. Bruce Banner also known as The Incredible Hulk, Mark Ruffalo ("Shutter Island': "13 Going On 30"), must team up under the orders of Colonel Nick Fury, Samuel L Jackson ("Pulp Fiction': "Unbreakable"), to stop Loki, Tom Hiddleston ("Kong: Skull Island", "Crimson Peak''), from bringing an alien invasion to earth. This movie was the culmination of four years, and five movies, into one epic event that made the studio over a billion dollars. Again, thaf is a billion, with a "b", all from one movie. This is the dream slam-dunk that every studio hopes for and now Marvel Studios has the formula. The Avengers reassembled for a sequel in 2015, ''Avengers: Age of Ultron" and will reassemble soon to fight Thanos, the mad titan, in the 2018 premiere of "Avengers: Infinity War". I'm going to go out on a limb now and place my bet that "Infinity War" becomes Marvel Studios highest grossing movie, in the shortest time span, and overall gross more than two billion dollars worldwide. "Spider-Man: Homecoming" (2017)- This is the fifth time we have tried to have the "web-head" up on the silver screen, and this movie hits the bull's-eye. Sony Studios optioned the license for "Spider-Man" and did a great job, for the time, of bringing the character to life in the movies. From the original, Sony spawned one successful sequel with "Spider-Man 2" in 2004 and the highly unpopular "SpiderMan 3" in 2007. From there they had the original idea to reboot the character to even worse results in "The Amazing Spider-Man" one and two in 2012 and 2014. 15 Opinion The Beacon - October 10, 2017 After the devastating flop in 2014, Sony tried a different approach and teamed up with Marvel to "allow" the character to appear in "Captain America; Civil War" to huge acclaims. After the hype of seeing the wall crawler take action with a new actor playing him, Tom Holland ("The Impossible", "Locke"), Marvel and Sony teamed up again to release "Spider-Man: Homecoming': Tom Holland absolutely kills the role of Peter Parker. The infatuation with SpiderMan as a character comes from the fact that he is a teen in costume tryin·g to do his best to protect his neighborhood. Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield (the previous Spider-Men) could not pull this off. Maguire was 27, looking 37, trying to play a boy fresh out of high school and still finding his way through his awkward phase. Meanwhile Garfield was even older than Maguire playing the high school lad at the age of 29, and just too pretty to assume he couldn't land a girl like Emma Stone or have normal teen problems like bullies and acne. Holland on the other hand embodies the awkward stage of teenage life easily, despite being 21. He makes this character feel real, and like the he could easily be the little boy who lives next door. Peter's friend Ned, played by Jacob Batalon ("Watch Room", "North Woods") is like the icing on the cake, representing everyone else in high school who wasn't bitten by a radio active spider and granted extraordinary powers growing up. The best shout out has to go to Michael Keaton ("Batman", "The Founder") for his role as Adrian Toomes aka The Vulture. When this movie was first announced and the information regarding the villain choice was released I have to admit I was a bit hesitant. What a strange pull from the Spider-Man rogue gallery, but Keaton is boss. He is downright intimidating in some scenes, while still managing to be charming. You don't like the villain because he's breaking the law, but you don't hate him either because on some level, you can relate. This version of Spider-Man can be seen coming up in ''Avengers: Infinity War" and the untitled sequel to "Spider-Man; Homecoming" No matter how you slice it, it has to be said that Marvel is currently king of this emerging industry. a te.A~ln1imtJW.- (May4th, 2017) "Ant-Man and the Wasp" (July6th, 2818) "Captain Marvel" (Marcil 8th, 2819} "Avengers: lnfintt, \\vPad '2" (May 3rd, 2819) r �_J The Beacon - October 10, 2017 Opinion 16 Domesti_c violence: a serious issue that takes many forms By Savannah Pinnock Staff Writer Domestic v10lence 1s a universal phenomenon and one that is -- or should be -- a topic of conversation in all cultures. Victims of domestic violence are heavily encouraged to report their abuse and seek help from a myriad of resources designed to aid victims in recovering, as well as coping from abuse. Although domestic violence can be largely described as a household term, it happens to be quite nuanced in its meaning. In an effort to promote clarity, domestic violence can be defined as acts "of violence or abuse against a person living in one's household, especially a member of one's immediate family." Acts of violence or abuse can manifest in a variety of ways rangipg from rape, homicide, stalking and a negative state of mental health. The phenomenon of domestic violence is one that often goes unnoticed, with the victim suffering in silence often due to a fear of being ridiculed or excluded due to the complex nature of the nuclear family, as well as families in general. Due to the implicitly surreptitious nature of domestic violence, the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence established the "Day of Unity". The "Day of Unity" was held in October 1981 and intended to diminish violence against women as well as Although women are widely understood to be victims of domestic violence, men also happen to be effected. In fact, according to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence's website, "l in 3 women and 1 in 4 men have been victims of [some form of] physical violence by an intimate partner within their lifetime". Approximately twenty individuals experiences domestic violence per minute which amounts to roughly ten million individuals per year, according to The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCAD V). children. This event gave rise to Domestic Violence Awareness month held annually within the month of October. In 1989, the U.S. Congress passed a law assigning October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Domestic . violence happens to share the same month with the Breast Cancer Awareness and subsequently finds itself privy to misconceptions that marginalize male victims. Having an understanding that a population of men undergo domestic abuse is vital in combating it and identifying the warning signs. Warning signs range from embarrassing the victim to intimidating the victim via guns, knives and other dangerous weapons. Approximately 20 individuals experience domestic violence per minute which amounts to roughly 10 million individuals per year, according to The National Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram! Facebook: 1he Beacon Twitter: @wilkesbeacon Instagram: @wilkesbeacon Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV). Such statistics make it necessary to spread awareness towards this epidemic as it is a silent killer. The detrimental effects of domestic violence are striking and traces of such abuse can manifest within an individual's life in greater and/or lesser degrees. For this reason, initiatives such as the NCADV are vital in allowing communities to understand what domestic violence is, as well as its nature in an effort to combat it through the power of knowledge and understanding. Epidemics that go unnoticed are likely to affect the vast majority of populations as they often go untreated. In the same respect, Domestic Violence Awareness Month is central in allowing for the treatment of domestic violence, one person at a time. ~ @wilkesbeacon - , savannah.pinnock@wilkes.edu �. The Beacon - October 10, 2017 17 Opinion Meet the MaJ~·o_r~ s _ _ __,_ This week's major: Neuroscience Interviews and photos by Abigail Tarway Opinion Writer Leana Pande Sophomore "Neuroscience is fascinating to me as a subject where biology explains ideas that I used to always think was abstract like thoughts and human behavior. The very idea that a brain lesion or a tumor can completely change the way somebody acts is interesting to me:• In the future I hope to be a physician, which may or may not employ neuroscience:' Paige Gallagher Senior ''.At this point, neuroscience is my passion and I am so happy that I chose this path. Not to mention, it's the perfect combination of all of the sciences, which I love! Specializing in neuroscience will help me in my future because it will provide me with the most satisfying and fulfilling life that I could ever imagine:' Every week, The Beacon will offer a chance for majors to be placed in the spotlight. Each student that gets chosen will have a few words• to express why they chose the major and how they feel it will benefit them in the future. · Margaret Galatioto Senior "My sophomore year, when Neuroscience became an official major, I immediately switched to it because it was the best of both worlds for me- It combined all the psychology and biology courses I wanted to take so it literally was the perfect major for me. For the future I'm very excited to see where neuroscience will take me." For more information about Wilkes University's Neuroscience program, visit: http://www.wilkes.edu/ academics/ colleges/ arts-humanities-social-sciences/behavioralsocial-sciences/neuroscience/index.aspx r �_J The Beacon - October 10, 2017 Opinion 18 How drastically has dating changed over the years? !y ~~~nna Walsh L " ta nter Whether or not dating is a thing of the past heavily depends upon the standards and expectations you have set for yourself and for the partner you're searching for. If you prefer to settle down take things slow, then by all means do that. Sometimes you' 11 hear people refer to themselves as old-fashioned with regards to dating. By that they're usually referring to something along the lines of picking their date up at the door, greeting the parents, driving to the date they planned for the night and then walking you back to the door. On the other hand, which is also completely acceptable, are those who don't want to settle down. In fact, commitment phobia and relationship anxiety are real and more prominent than ever before. I suspect it could have something to do with the divorce rates in the generations before us; many of our parents, guardians and other role models are considered part of the baby boomer generation. According to Pew Research Center, "Among U.S. adults ages 50 and older, the divorce rate has roughly doubled since the 1990s." Considering those are the relationships we grew up seeing, it makes sense that our generation struggles to commit. In our eyes, it doesn't necessarily work out. I mentioned earlier how commitment phobia and relationship anxiety are quite common. On PsychCentral, it's mentioned that these aversions may be caused by fear of a relationship ending suddenly, or not being the right relationship-unhealthy relationships are definitely something to be fearful of. In addition to fearing what "might happen," many individuals experience anxious feelings due to childhood trauma or abuse, or simply feel paranoid due to past relationships that didn't work out. Regardless of someone's reason to be apprehensive toward .relationships, the way social media and technology impact every aspect of our lives makes avoiding relationships easy. Not only is it easy, but it is viewed as normal. No one questions someone's choice to be single or to be a part of the dating scene, which can barely be considered dating. Over the past couple of years, the term "talking" became very popular and the term was just as confusing to me as it was to my mother. My older brother, Austin and I would vent to her constantly about relationships; she could never wrap her head around the concept. When we were forced to explain the meaning of"talking," the only words we could conjure up were: 'its dating without the title,' or its 'dating without committing.' How the heck can you be dating but not dating with no title, but the title "talking?" Social media and technology controls most of our everyday lives, including our relationships. Apps like Tinder, Bumble, Zoosk, Match, OkCupid, are a few of the MANY available dating apps and websites offering a seemingly endless plethora of profiles to scroll through. Swipe left, swipe right and matching are now commonly used verbs. After matching with someone, comes the goofy dating trends. From 'ghosting' to 'cuffing,' people avoid dating by any means possible. More often than not, one of the parties involved in a modern relationship is left questioning the status; then comes the dreaded "so ... like, what are we?" Then they hightail it in the opposite direction, right back to the drawing board, a.k.a, whichever dating site you met on. For some it may be something as simple as FOMO-fear of missing out-which is holding them back. Something thing we tend to do a lot is think about the possibility that there may be a better match for you out there somewhere, or ponder the possibility of the single life being the more desirable lifestyle. There are exceptions; many still value all of the ups and downs and pros and cons of dating. For the most part, nobody sees it as an issue to be a part of the unorthodox modern-day dating game. Similar to style changing as time progresses, other aspects oflife change, too. The fear failure and rejection holds people back from many opportunites. Some wind up wondering what could have been; just put yourself out there. ' Regardless of if you want to be picked up at the door, or send the "I'm here" text from the end of the driveway, don't settle for less. ~ @wilkesbeacon makenna.walsh@wilkes.edu The growing trend of CTE & memory loss in football By Brandon Belfonti Staff Writer The topic of brain damage may be just as, if not more, sensitive than taking a knee. Why? It's not a chefice. I relate to this issue on a personal level for two reasons. One is that I played football as a running back, which endures the most physical impact out of anyone on the field. The second reason is because my grandfather played football in highschool with one of the best players in the country, who will be called Joe to keep his identity private. Joe had a lot of speed to go along with his then 270 pound frame . Joe went onto to play Division One football and eventually compete in the NFL and did extremely well. Fast forward to 2017 and Joe nowadays can't even find the bathroom in his own house. So why is this issue more pressing? Joe doesn't understand what taking a knee would even mean. Because of former players like Joe, the NFL is being reduced every year by rules to make it less physical and more complicated. I think we can all agree that the league being less physical is not helping the cause. This forms a wild misunderstanding between players and fans. Players are on the field to make a name for themselves, while fans want action, big hits and entertainment. This gap of silent disagreement is an only growing gap that is fed every year by upset fans and even more upset doctors that horrifyingly examine the brains of these players-aftery eaiso fliead trauma. What is 'CTE'? CTE stands for Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy Simply put, the brain becomes severly injured over time. A quick search will tell you that it's caused by repeated hits to the head. Football may provide such. It's not a complicated concept to grasp. Wacking your brain against your skull over a stretch of years and calling it a job will not result in a life of longevity and a clear head while watching your grandkids on the playground. Many of these players develop advanced forms of dementia and many other mental disorders to list. This is real. This is scary. The scary part being that a social standard is indirectly taking life. Football is game of passion. One that I hold dear and forever will. Imagine the level of commitment and love at the professional level. Try to picture having the opportunity to do what you have dreamed of since being a little kid and then actually being able to live it out. Now imagine being told your best friend lost his brain functions and took his own life to the same dream. ·- --- Every player, highschool to the NFL, is now put into the same moral dilemma. Regardless, do you stop doing the thing you love for a more meaningful life or do you sacrifice quality for quantity of life? I am in no position to say which is right because everyone has their own perspective. Yet, this unique decision of life is closer to our lives than anyone could suspect. These men knowingly do what they love because it is a life well lived, even being told the consequences. Football is a game. So is life. Who decides the cost? I believe each person does in how they decide to live. "If I did not have football, I don't know where I would be in life," said Cris Carter who proudly sits in the hall of fame along with every list of the best to play the game. Where is the line? When does quality of life become so great that there is a sacrifice of it? Does living out a dream for a few years beat out being OK with being OK for a lifetime? I know that I will watch a battle of 22 men every Sunday afternoon as I have since my earliest memories. I will continue to idolize these men. I will continually be mesmerized by the popping hits and ankle breaking acts of athleticism. However, allthough these warriors in helmets and jerseys have reached their goal of playing in the NFL, there's a statistically terrifying chance they won't even be able to recall any of it. ~ @wilkesbeacon , brandon.belfonti@wilkes.edu Have an opinion you'd like to share?, Email us! andre.spruell@wilkes.edu �6 Sports The Beacon - October 10, 2017 19 Sports Want your sport covered? Deserve to be Athlete of the Week? Contact the sports editor : Luke.Modrovsky@wilkes.edu Wilkes (0-6) drops homecoming to Widener (4-2), 30-7 By Danny Van Brunt Managing Editor Homecoming alumni, in the 80-degree October heat, watched Wilkes hold the Widener offense to only IO points in the first half before the Pride scored 20 in the second half to end the game, 30-7. The Colonels started their first drive following the kick off, and shortly faced a fourth down with five yards to go. Senior punter Bobby Nye executed a fake punt, ran towards the right sideline and was stopped just short of the first down marker. With great field position, the Pride threw a 26-yard touchdown pass and made the field goal, giving them a 7-0 lead with 11 :07 remaining in the first quarter. Wilkes was stopped again, and Widener received the punt. The Colonel defense made a big stop when second-year defensive lineman Derek Schneider sacked their quarterback on third down, forcing a 40-yard Pride field goal to up the score to 10-0. Just before the half ended, Widener was in the Colonel's red zone. Widener tossed the ball towards the eqd zone, the ball went over the receiver's head but an unsportsmanlike call on Wilkes reset the downs for the Pride. After a failed quarterback run up the middle, the Pride quarterback threw a pass to the Forner of the end zone on second down and senior defensive back Casey Evans intercepted the pass to prevent Widener from scoring. Wilkes kneeled to end the half. Widener came out fresh in the third quarter, going 77 yards on a nine-play drive with the quarterback rushing two yards for the touchdown. The extra point went wide left, bringing the score to 16-0 with I 0:40 left in the third quarter. On the following drive, the Colonel's firstyear quarterback Wade Rippeon tossed up a pass that was intercepted by the Pride's safety and returned for a 36-yard touchdown. The field goal brought the score to 23-0 at 9:24. Wilkes struggled to put a drive together for the rest of the third quarter. Suddenly at 11 :52 in the fourth, Widener connected a long pass to the receiver down The Marching Colonels at halftime. the field for an 82-yard touchdown. The following field goal lifted the score to 30-0. Wilkes_ finally put points on the board when first-year quarterback Nicholas Geimer put together a scoring-drive. He first tossed the ball to Nick Yanik for 27 yards, threw another nine-yard completion to Sincere Williams then ran four yards up the middle for the lone touchdown of the game, 30-7. "I think defensively, we definitely improved as a unit," Nye said. "We had two turnovers against a very good Widener offense. Offensively, we had a young quarterback come in the game and showed some good signs like scoring a touchdown on his second drive." After the game, Evans acknowledged the alumni who came out to the game and was happy to see them. "The atmosphere was amazing at the game. Seeing all the blue and yellow in the stands and being able to reconnect with the alumni after was special. Although the result didn't play out the way we wanted to, it was still a great game," said Evans. For the last stretch of games, Nye says that this will be their bye-week and it is something that the team needs. He thinks that if the team plays like they did on the final two drives of this game against Widener, then the team should be looking good going into the week seven matchup with FDU-Florham. "As far as moving forward, we' ll look into the mistakes we made as a team in the game and improve on them," Evans said. "At this point in the season, all we can do is continue to get better at each and every practice, and come t_ogether as a team." The Beacon/Sean Connelly First-year wide receiver Nick Yanik (15) caught a 27-yard pass from Nick Geimer. First-yea r quarterback Nick Geimer (1 4) led the team on a 67-yard scoring drive. Widener 30, Wilkes 7 Widener' I0 '0' I3'7-'30 Wilkes' 0'0'0'7-'7 First quarter WID - D'Andre Sapp 26 pass from Graham Jespersen (Mike Raczak Kick), 11:16 WID - Raczak 40 field goal, 3:19 Third quarter WID - Jespersen 2 run (Raczak kick failed), 10:40 WID - Jordan Powell 36 interception return (Raczak kick), 9:24 Fourth quarter WID - Montrell Hicks-Taylor 82 pass from Jespersen (Raczak kick), 11 :52 WIL - Nick Geimer 4 run (Mike Hauck kick), 8:17 Team statistics' WID ' WIL First downs ' 19 ' 12 Rushes-yards' 39-163' 30-142 Passing yards ' 243 ' 13 7 Total yards ' 406'279 Passing' 16-30-2 ' 17-28-3 Sacked-yardslost' 2-7 ' 2-3 Punts-avg. ' 4-44' 7-39 Penalties-yards' 9-101 ' 8-120 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING - Widener, Rob Ennis Jr. 21-96, Chris Randle 4-26, Jespersen 7-25, Muhammad Abdur-Razzaq 2-6, Tahir Cruise 1-5, Sapp 3-3, Matt Arthur 1-2. Wilkes, Geimer 10-71, Nick Yanik 1-48, Shane Deemer 7-18, Jeff Steeber 3-17, Bobby Nye 1-5, Sincere Williams 2-1, TEAM 1-(-2}, Wade Rippeon 5-(-16) . PASSING - Widener, Jespersen 16-302-243. Wilkes, Geimer 11 -17-1-86, Rippeon 6-11-2-51. RECEIVING - Widener, Hicks-Taylor 5-153, James Gillespie 4-40, Sapp 3-26, Pat Downey 2-25, Ennis 2-(-1). Wilkes, Garrett Armstrong 5-42, Yanik 2-37, Deemer 3-27, Steeber 3-20, Williams 2-9, Derek Nelson 2-2. MISSED FGs - Widener, Raczak 43 (WL) . Wilkes, none. @wilkesbeacon Daniel.VanBrunt@wilkes.edu r �.J . Sports The Beacon - October 10, 2017 · 20 Coaches explain the influence parents have on their athletes By Amber Grohowski Sports Writer When looking at the athletics program here at Wilkes, the nwnber one supporters of the athletes are often overlooked. The parents behind the Colonels are a big part of what Wilkes athletics is all about. When you think about parents and coaches, you most likely think of them as not having any relation, right? Both women's asketball Coach Chris Heery and estling Coach Jon Laudenslager, can agree that parent involvement in college sports is a "major key for success" as DJ Khaled would put it. Coach Heery mentioned that he felt a parent's role is "to be unconditionally supportive of their child and the team and that it is the coach's role to correct and instruct the players." Coach Laudenslager added that feedback from parents is always helpful, since coaches don't always know exactly what is going on in their athletes lives. An anonymous parent said that they believe "parents are more supportive than they are involved" being that some parents are farther away from Wilkes and can't always be there physically. The parent agreed that their role is to "encourage all players on the floor to play hard and play to win." Both coaches said out of all the years they have been coaching at Wilkes, they never dealt with extreme circwnstances where a parent got out of control and had to be removed from the gym, whereas the parental source believes they have taken things a bit too far a time or two. The parent said they "are used to winning and they are very competitive" and when that is mixed with all the emotions that come along with sports, things can sometimes get out of hand. Coach Heery believes staying positive and being loud affects the team play drastically and makes the overall game experience better. Coach Laudenslager said that sometimes athletes "listen more to their parents on the bleachers than their actual coaches because they're just so used to hearing their voices." This is why he said it is crucial not to be negative. Laudenslager, mentioned that an athlete's upbringing has a lot to do with who they are as individuals. Parents play a major role as their kids grow up, teaching character traits like dedication, confidence, respect, commitment and many others, which are desired when playing a sport. Laudenslager says parents are used to being involved in their son or daughter's life. In wrestling, before sending their children off to college, parents would spend much of their time at wrestling tournaments, cheering them on. Heery adds that it is sometimes difficult for parents to step back and look at the bigger picture especially being so involved in their child's life in high school and their athletic endeavors. However, here at Wilkes, athletic teams strive to be not only Colonel, but also family. Laudenslager believes his wrestlers "consider themselves brothers; they care about each other" and want their teammates to succeed both academically and athletically. The coaches explained certain activities they do to help create a bond between not only the players, but the parents as well. Each season is a new beginning for them, so the wrestlers host a "Family Day" early on. Laudenslager says, this helps the freshmen and their families get acquainted with the team, and creates a stronger connection between the upperclassman. Laudenslager also jokes that the parents bring an enormous amount of food that can feed probably half of Pennsylvania, the desserts taking up about half of it. The team and coaches are grateful for their generous donations. Heery says the parents ofWilkes Women's Basketball hold a few tailgates if the weather stays nice for the start of their season. This brings everyone together, adding to the sense of "family". The team will also hold post game dinners after Senior Day and the Alumni game, inviting the parents to join. "We usually have a game located where some of our players are originally from, and their parents host a dinner for our team after our game," Heery said. Laudenslager adds in that the parents even • created their own Wilkes Wrestling Fan page on Facebook. He says it keeps everyone up to date on everything. Unlike other sports, wrestling is an all-day event. Usually, they are at tournaments or quad meets, making it very tough to do post game things. Laudenslager said they will go out and have a nice dinner with the athletes and their families, for example, "Grapple at the Garden is a tournament we participate in at Madison Square Garden._We will usually go out and eat at Jimmy's Brothers Barbeque after we're done there," he said. ~ ~ @wilkesbeacon Amber.Grohowski@wilkes.edu Wilkes Fall Sports Schedules Field Hockey Football Men's Soccer Women's Soccer 9/2 @ Muhlenberg, L 19-62 *9/9 vs. Lebanon Valley, L 0-36 *9/15 vs. Delaware Valley, L 14-34 *9/23 @ Misericordia, L 14-43 *9/30@ Lycoming, L 7-34 *x-10/7 vs. Widener, L 7-30 *I 0/21 @ FDU-Florham, I :00 P.M. *10/28@Albright, 1:00 P.M. *y-11/4 vs. Stevenson, 12:00 P.M. *z-11/11 @King's, 12:00 P.M. Record: 0-6 (MAC 0-S) 9/1 vs. PSU-Berks, W 3-2 (OT) 9/3 vs. Marywood, L 0-1 9/5 @ Valley Forge, W 5-0 9/9 @ Moravian, L 0-1 9/14 @ Summit, L 0-2 9/16@Lebanon Valley, L 0-4 9/20 vs. Susquehanna,W 1-0 (OT) 9/23 vs. Stevenson, W 3-0 9/27 @ U. of Scranton, L 0-3 *9/30 @ Delaware Valley, W 3-2 10/4 vs. Lancaster Bible, W 2-0. • 10/7 vs . FDU-Florham, L 0-1 • 10/ 11 vs. King's, 7:00 P.M. *10/ 14@Desales, 3:00 P.M. *10/17 @ Misericordia., 7:00 P.M. *10/21 vs. Eastern, 2:00 P.M. 10/25 vs. Penn College, 7:00 P.M. *10/28@Manhattanville, 3:30 P.M. 9/ 1 vs. PSU-Berks, T 1-1 (2OT) 9/4 vs. Muhlenberg, W 2-1 9/9 @ Marywood, W 5-3 9/13 vs. WLlliam Patterson, W 1-0 9/ 16 vs. Penn College, W 3-0 9/20 @ Susquehanna, L 0-1 9/23 vs. Arcadia, W 1-0 9/26@U. of Scranton, T 0-0 (2OT) *9/29 @ Delaware Valley, W 2-0 I 0/3 @ Stockton, W 2-0 *10/6 vs. FDU-Florham, W 3-1 *10/10 vs. King's, 4:30 P.M. •10/ 14 @Desales, 1:00 P.M. *10/ 18@Misericordia., 6:30 P.M. *10/21 vs. Eastern, 4:30 P.M. I 0/24 @ SUNY-Cortland, 7:00 P.M. • 10/28 @ Manhattanville, I :00 P.M. Home games @ Schmidt Stadium •MAC Freedom •MAC Freedom x-9/2 vs. Susquehanna, L 3-4 (OT) x-9/3 vs. Ithaca, L 1-2 9/6 vs. Marywood, W 4-3 (OT) 9/9 @ Arcadia, L 2-5 9/ 13 vs. Keystone, W 4-0 9/ 16 vs. Alvernia, L 1-4 9/19 vs. Moravian, W 4-3 *9/23 @ Eastern, L 0-5 9/26 @ U. of Scranton, L 3-5 *9/30 @ FDU-Florham, L 2-3 10/4 vs. Eliz.abethtown, L 0-1 • 10/7 vs. Desales, W 1-0 10/ 11 @ Widener, 7 :00 P.M. • 10/14 vs. Manhaltanville, 12:00 PM • 10/ 18 @ King's, 7:00 P.M. • 10/21 vs. Del. Valley, 11 :30 A.M. *10/26 vs. Misericordia, 7:00 P.M. •MAC x-Homecoming y -Friends and Family Day & Senior Day z-Mayor 's Cup •MAC Freedom x-Connie Harnum Classic (4th place) Record: 4-8 (MAC-F 1-2) Home games @ Schmidt Stadium Results as of Oct. 7 �The Beacon - October 10, 2017 Sports Colonel athletics in brief By Luke Modrovsky Sports Editor . Oct.3 WTEN: The Lady Colonels dominated in an 8-1 win against the University of Scranton. Jordan Vasarkovy, Francesca Varela-Seri, Dana Saliyev, Laura Zielinski and Brittany Stanton were all singles winners. The double teams of Vasarkovy/Saliyev, Varela-Seri/ Zielinski and Stanton/Erin Volutza were winners in doubles competition. WSOC: Courtney Stanley posted her fifth shutout of the season in a 2-0 victory over nonconference opponent Stockon. Goal scorers were Micaela Oliverio and Ema Sabovic. WVB: The Lady Colonels fell to their crosstown rival King's in straight sets, 15-25, 25-27 and 13-25. Alexis Morgan totaled 29 assists in the loss. Oct.4 MSOC: Tim Gallagher posted his fourth shutout of the year in a 2-0 victory over Lancaster Bible College. Camry Huff struck first at 17:39 before Cole Hefner added an insurance goal late in the second half at 77:54. FH: In a tightly contested non-conference matchup where the Lady Colonels outshot visiting Elizabethtown on goal, 5-4, Wilkes could not find an equalizing goal in the 1-0 loss. Oct.5 WVB: See page 21. Oct.6 WSOC: See page 19. Oct. 7 WVB: The Lady Colonels swept Lebanon Valle d R w k in th ir homecoming tri-match. Games scores were 25-6, 27-25, 18-25 and 25-20 and 25-20, 2522 and 25-21, respectively. Alex Ferrier led the offense in the first match with 12 kills. Jamey Mikovich led the second match with 13. MXC: Franco ·Balbuena ran the fifth best time in school history in 27:32.3 in the 8k event hosted by Desales. The Colonels finished 11th out of 28 teams at the event. WXC: Lady Colonel Moriah Teed posted her career-best time of26:39.9 to lead Wilkes. Wilkes would take 15th oqt of22 teams. MSWIM: The Colonels kicked off their 2017-18 campaign in a tightly contested nonconference battle with William Patterson. Wilkes dropped a 98-108, but saw numerous Colonels post first place finishes, along with three program records. FB: See page 19. FH: Wilkes handed Desales their first Middle Atlantic Conference Freedom loss of . the season in a 1-0 win. Zoe Stepanski scored the game's lone goal eleven minutes into the second half Netminder Dallas Kendra posted her eighth career shutout, tying for third on the school's all-time list with Margo Serafini '86. It was just announced that Serafini will be inducted into the Wilkes Athletics Hall of Fame. MSOC: The Colonels dropped a 1-0 decision to give visiting FDU-Florham their first victory of the season. Wilkes dominated the game on the scorecard, but could not find the back of the net in the loss. ~ ~ @wilkesbeacon Luke.Modrovsky@wilkes.edu 21 WVB: Pediatric Cancer Night and a career high of 11 digs; sophomore Juliet Betke had the most digs for the night with 18; sophomore Michele Natale tied a careerOn Oct. 5, the Wilkes Lady Colonels took on high of six kills; sophomore Julie Murphy had the Lancaster Bible College Chargers during five digs and her first career kill; in addition their Pediatric to Ferrier's five Cancer Night at aces, she had 12 home, winning the kills and seven first set and losing digs; Silverman the following three, had eight digs; and falling short 3-1. freshman Christie In the first set, Challenger had freshman Erin five digs and two Silverman served blocks. for a five-point run, According to allowing the Lady L---'L-----.-. ~.-c.....,i...,,,e......,::;=-___:=----' head coach Joe Colonels to tie the The Beacon/Kirsten Peters Czopek, "The team set 16-16. Senior . . has been working Madison Scarfaro Both Wilkes and Lan~aster Bible College hard to build had two of her 13 gather to share a moment dedicate to chemistry togeth~ kills for the night children with pediatric cancer. and turn a low in during this run. our season into a Scarfaro had her third night with double-digit positive finish. Despite a rough conference kills. record, the ladies have stayed positive Later in the set, the Lady Colonels took throughout the losses and are starting to turn the 24-23 lead on one of sophomore Alex the corner:' Ferrier's five aces. A ball handling error by the Chargers gave the Lady Colonels the 26-24 . Lancaster Bible (3) d. Wilkes (I) win for set one. 24-26,25-19,25-21,25-20 Although the Lady Colonels won set one, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. -- Marts Center the Chargers won the following three sets with Lancaster Bible 8-10, Wilkes 4-15 (0-4) scores of 19-25, 21-25 and 20-25. () denotes MAC Freedom Even though they lost, the Lady Colonels had a solid night statistically: senior Alexis Morgan had 39 assists and 15 digs for her fifth @wilkesbeacon double-double in the past six matches; senior Kirsten.Peters@wilkes.edu Ka le Schinski had ei t kills four blocks By Kirsten Peters Staff Writer Wilkes Fall Sports Schedules Men's Tennis 9/16vs. Keystone, W9-0 vs. Messiah, W9-0 9/16 & 9/17@ Bloomsburg Tourney 9/30 vs. Penn College, W 9-0 9/30 & 10/ l @ ITA Regionals 10/21 & ·10/22 @ MAC Individual Tounament (@ Ralston Athletic Complex) Record: 3-0 Women's Tennis 9/ 16 vs. Messiah, W 9-0 9/23-9/25 @ ITA Regionals 9/ 30 vs. Penn College, W 9-0 10/3 @U. of Scranton, W 8-1 10/ 14 & 10/ 15@ MAC Individual Tounament (@Ralston Athletic Complex) Home matd,es@ Ralstun A1hletic OJmplex Record: 3-0 Results as of Oct. 7 Men's Cross Country 9/ I @ MMicordia Invite (8th place) 9/9@Dutch. Invite (6th place) 9/23@ Aggie Open (4th place) 9{?1.)@DDdn<ol!mt-~Invile(l31h pare) 10/7@ Desales Invitational (I Ith place) 10/14@Gettysburg Invitational 10:30 am. 10/28 @ MAC Championships (Delaware Valley) 11 :15 a.m. 11/11 @NCAA Mideast Regional. (Newville, PA) 12:00 p.m . Women's Cross Country 9/ I @ MMicordia Invite (7th place) 9/9@ Dutch. Invite (8th place) 9/23 @ Aggie Open (9th place) 9/"!l.)@DDdn<ol!mt-~Invile(21stpare) 10/7@ Desales Invitational (15th place) 10/14@Gettysburg Invitational I 1:15 am. 10/28@ MAC Championships (Delaware Valley) 10:15 a.m. 11/11 @NCAA Mideast Regional. (Newville, PA) 11:00 a.m. Women's Volleyball x-9/2 vs. Widener, L 0-3 vs. Bridgewater, L 0-3 x-9/3 vs. Wesley, L 1-3 vs. Simpson, L 0-3 9/7 vs. Clarks Summit, W 3-1 9/9 vs. Haverford, L 0-3 vs. PSU-Berks, W 3-0 *9/ l 3 vs. Eastern, L 1-3 9/16 vs. Immaculata, W 3-0 vs. PSU-Harrisburg, W 3-2 *9/19@ Manhattanville, L 2-3 9/21 @Moravian, L 0-3 9/23 vs. Wesley, L 0-3 @ Rutgers-Camden, L 2-3 *9/27 vs. FDU-Florham, L 2-3 9/30 vs. PSU-Behrend, L 1-3 @PSU-Altoona, L 1-3 *10/3@ King's, L 0-3 10/5 vs. Lancaster Bible, L 1-3 Women's Volleyball (cont'd) 10/7 vs. Lebanon Valley, W 3-1 vs. Rutgers-Newark, 3-0 10/9 vs. Marywood, 7:00 P.M. *10/11 vs. Desales, 7:00 P.M. *l 0/ 17 @ Delaware Valley, 7:00 P.M. y-10/20 vs. Monisville State., 4:00 PM. y-vs. Catholic Uni exAmerica, 6:00 PM y-10/21 vs. Kean, 10:00 A.M. y-vs. Moravian, 2:00 P.M. •z-10/25 vs. Misericordia., 7:00 P.M. 10/28 vs. Rutgers-Camden 11:00 AM. vs. Utica, 3:00 P.M. *MAC Freedom x- Puerto Rico C/asico y-Colonel Clash Tournament z- Senior Night Home matches @ Marts Center Record: 6-15 (MAC-F0-4) r �..I . The Beacon - October 10, 2017 Sports 22 If Penn~ 1 ) f l ~ -30. His record stands at4-0 and hu:not dropped uet to date. Name: Chris Maderltz Year: Sophomore Major: Finance Hometown: York. Pa. High School: Central York If yoa had to choose one thJ,ng about your program that you could improve, what would it be? I would add lights to the tennis courts for night matches. Other inb9'ests or hobbies off of the field? Watching football and hanging with ~nds. widaa &pat,who When!Whydiclyou&beghaplayiag! Started playing because I would always watch on TV but never actually play.. Anyone to give a shout-out to? My tennis team for always being by my side. Coke or Pepsi? Pepsi. Editor's note: This year's Athlete of the Week will be merit-based. Don't agree with our selection i' Let 1ts know on Twitter: @WilkesBeacon Additionally, at the end of the academic year, we will post a reader poll to crown an "Athlete of the Year". Full qualification critera and more information can be found on our iwebsite: www.thewilkesbeacon .com -a �2 Sports The Beacon-October 10, 2017 bwilkes.edu ~nts ....2 .... 7 ... 12 ... 14 .. 19 with our dditionally. at'the. en.d o crown an "Athlete of'1kl Ye Full qualification crite._rd'a : www.t hewilkesbeacon.co • dkesB«acon · lc?_ye.ar, we will po~t atreader pol . · · , .. ,foima:tion can be found o"" our we . �_J The Beacon - October i 0, 2017 24 • � 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 2017 October 10th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2017 October 10 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/97d4a5b08e70814fc0c98a4eff78e870.pdf f6b780798c32f972ebe8747caeff792c PDF Text Text The Beacon - October 24, 2017 EACON Est.1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member Volume 71, Issue 07 The news of today reported by the ·ournalists of tomorrow. 'Wilkes is the reason·I am who I am' United Nations Rep. speaks on Business school namesake Jay s . Sidhu visits Wilkes global sustainability By Maddie Davis Staff Writer The Beacon / Steffen Horwath Leahy and Sidhu shake hands before the Q & A on Oct. 17. Sidhu, chairman and CEO of Customers Bank, received his MBA at Wilkes in 1973. ByToni Pennello Editor-in-Chief On Oct. 17 at 3:30 p.m., to a full house in the McHale Gymnasium, President Patrick Leahy announced an unusual cell phone policy -- to have them out, to take photos •and videos and live tweet an event that he felt was worth utmost celebration. The occasion was a Q&A with Jay S. Sidhu, 1973 graduate of the Wilkes University MBA program, former member of the Wilkes Board of Trustees, and namesake of the University's school of business and leadership. Sidhu is the chairman and CEO of Customers Bancorp and Customer's Bank, headquartered in Wyomissing, Pa. In January, Forbes ranked Customer's Bancorp as number 35 out of 100 on their largest banks list. According to a press release on the financial institution's website, they SEE SIDHU, Page 3 The Humpty Dumpty Institute's partnership with Wilkes University recently held Dr. Donald Lee as a part of its United Nations Lecture Series. Dr. Lee's lecture was held in the Miller Room of the Student Union Building on Oct. 19, and gathered those interested in the United Nations and global sustainability. The Humpty Dumpty Institute's Higher Education Alliance has helped bring 25 lecturers to Wilkes University to provide all students and faculty with various informal lectures and meetings through its six-year partnership. Dr. Donald Lee is the president of the International Committee for Oct. 17, which promotes the International Day of the Eradication of Poverty. He is also the former Chief of Social Perspectives on the Development Branch of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs. At the lecture, Dr. Lee spoke about building a sustainable world and overall global sustainability and its importance for our current and future generations. "It's an existential issue;' Dr. Lee urged, "it trumps any other social and economic issue you can think about, because if we don't solve this problem there won't be any humans left around:' Dr. Lee introduced the nine planetary boundaries that underlie sustainable development and his talk as a whole. These nine boundaries enable humans to survive, incorporate all aspects of the world around us and are all affected by humans altering the environment. "The sad news is, we raced past four of them;' said Dr. Lee. Throughout his lecture, Dr. Lee talked about human involvement in altering the environment and how it is affecting higher sea levels, the acceleration of the heating and cooling phases, and dramatic increase in global temperatures. From here, he discussed the problems with modern reshaping of the animal world for our own needs whether it be for animal companions or for meat, eggs, and milk. Wilkes University junior mechanical engineering major Kelvin Awo found Dr. Lee's reshaping of the animal world SEE UNITED, Q) "O (ti J cJv~ ~ ~ -'J ! "O 0 I>, .0 u .c 0. (ti ~ c., ( ;ood ~lorning, \\'ilkcsBarrc! )a 'l' 7 r �_J The Beacon - October 24, 2017 2 News News Have a breakin_g story or a press release to send? Contact the news editor: cabrini.rudnicki@wilkes.edu Beacon Briefs Buy a yellow ribbon Compiled by Isaiah Mcgahee News Editor Information for students graduating in May 2018 Be prepared to complete your order for Diploma and Cap and Gown for May Commencement. Forms are available at the Registrar's Office or online under the Registrar Forms area. Completed forms, signed by your advisor, are due back in the Registrar's Office BY DEC. 15. This paperwork is to be returned to the Registrar's Office in Capin Hall along with an updated copy of your Degree Audit (which you or your advisor runs). Be sure to run this audit AFTER you have registered for the Spring 2018 semester. The Wilkes Veteran's Council will be selling Yellow Ribbons in the SUB until Nov. 8. Stop by the table and show your support for a family member or a friend who is serving or has served this great nation. The ribbons will cost $1 and will be displayed on the Greenway during our Veterans Day Celebration on Nov. 9. Reserve your table at the community Halloween party Come join the Wilkes' community at the Annual Community Halloween Party! Register for a table for your club or organization. The event is hosted by Wilkes University for local children. The event will take place Oct. 29 from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Student Union Building. Clubs/organizations are responsible for their own decor and treats/ activities. Contact Kristin Osipower at kristin.osipower@wilkes.edu Come to Empty Bowls Wilkes University, in partnership with King's College, Luzerne or ext. 5904 for questions, or in order to reserve a table. County Community College and Wyoming Seminary, will hold its sixth annual Empty Bowls event to benefit local food banks. This Be an IEP conversation partner year's event will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 29 The IEP Conversation Partner program is looking for student§ in the Henry Student Center Ballroom. and faculty to spend an hour or two a week speaking to international students involved in the intensive English Program. Participants do Dodgeballtournamentcancelled not need to plan special activities for their conversation partner, they Phi Beta Lambda's Dodgeball Tournament is now cancelled and just need to include them in some of their usual activities. For more will be rescheduled for next semester. information, contact Dr. Kimberly Niezgoda, Kimberly.niezgoda. edu. Wilkes University Student Government notes By Megan Stanley Staff Writer Wilkes University's Student Government held its first meeting after fall break on Wednesday, Oct. 18. Before new business was discussed, President Leahy spoke to the students and praised the recent events, saying: 'Tm hearing great things about the events you are hosting; homecoming was a huge success:' President Leahy then moved on to discuss the recent questions about the funding towards the new building developments and stated that since op@ning the Cohen Science building, all new campus work has been done without borrowing money, using state and alumni donations. He moved on to discuss future campus developments, including the redeveloping the sidewalks, Henry Student Center parking lot and various campus buildings. President Leahy reiterated: "We're working really hard to minimize the amount of money we have to spend ... on stuff:' In terms of business, the first item on the agenda was the Study Abroad Club student government recognition. The club is student orientated and hopes to raise awareness and be a network for students who want to study abroad for a semester or more. The group will also fundraise for their own trips which will be determined by students. Dr. Jeffrey Stratford, assistant professor of Biology, will be the academic advisor, but the club will be open to all majors. The motion to recognize the club passed with 34 votes. The second item of business was the Neuroscience Club fund request. The club requested $1,269.89 to attend the Society .for Neuroscience Conference in Washington in November. The costs would cover five membership fees, registration costs, hotel rooms, and some food coverage. The Student Government motion to give the group $889.89, which would cover hotel and membership fees, and this passed with 30 votes. Casino Week fund request was the third item of business. The total cost for the week will be $11,600, which is under budget compared to the past two years. The costs would cover the events over the week and the prizes on offer. This proposal will be voted on during next week's meeting. In discussion was also the committees that met during the week which were IT, Library and operations. The IT department are rolling out a new version of L.I.VE. which will be more adapted for mobile usage, and will be available immediately after this semester. They've hired a new web designer and the colonel network will become more secure for students. The library committee · discussed the .2019 budget from which they are losing $10,000, and want students to advocate to their deans to keep the specific journals they read. Operations discussed fixing the Stark elevator, which will take 8 to 12 weeks, and reported that the sprinkler system is fully working. Finally, the Student Government discussed the upcoming events such as Freak Week, Open Mic night, and Family Day. @wilkesbeacon megan.stanley@wilkes.edu _spread.. :~ ........ 12 MihiOJ.i ......... ~14 -iw{ �The Beacon - October 24, 2017 SIDHU Continued from front page are also the number one Pennsylvaniachartered bank on the list. He has also won a host of awards, with many years of experience in the banking field. . Leahy began by thanking faculty, alumni, representatives from local businesses and all other members of the crowd for attending. "In particular, I'm thrilled to have our superstar students join us today for what is, I promise you, a very special day at Wilkes University;' Leahy said. Leahy pointed out that almost 30,000 people have graduated from the University since its founding in 1933 -- and how special that made Sidhu's presence. "I can tell you today that we have with us, quite possibly our most successful alum, or at least one of our most successful alums;' Leahy claimed. Sidhu, in humility, later rebuked Leahy's claim. After Leahy spoke, he invited senior business major Aaron Sadowski to introduce Sidhu. Sadowski has interned at Customers Bank, and is currently treasury and corporate planning project assistant there, according to his Linkedin profile. Sadowski read a short biography about Sidhu before introducing him, and touted Sidhu's leadership skills from firsthand UNITED Continued from front page interesting. "Wolves are now being replaced with 1odern day animals like cats and dogs," Awo said. "Years from now those animals might not be around." The reshaping of the animal population has caused deforestation to accelerate and remove the trees that help shade our rainforests, Lee said. Dr. Lee touched base on the problem with plastic pollution in oceans, and even ventured into the seventeen sustainable development goals like poverty and hunger. "I think it was a great talk;' Dr. Linda Winkler, Wilkes anthropology professor said. ''He created some very compelling arguments:' @wilkesbeacon madelynn.davis@wilkes.edu 3 News experience. The Q&A was presented as informal; Leahy and Sidhu sat across from each other at wooden chairs, a pitcher of water on the table separating them, and had a "conversation;' as Leahy put it. ·During the talk, Sidhu narrated his family life and humble beginnings in India, and how he came to be the CEO of Customers Bank. Sidhu also discussed how he found his way to Wilkes, which he said is what changed everything for him. Sidhu attended business school in India behind his parents' backs -- they wanted him- to be a doctor, or an army officer -- but he knew he wanted to continue his education in the United States. "My greatest dream was to come to the United States and to study. And so, Wilkes is the reason I am who I am:' When Sidhu decided to come to the United States for his MBA, he did not have enough money for the application fees. "I had postcards made up and sent them to many different schools, and Wilkes was one of the schools that responded and sent me an application:' Sidhu answered questions posed by Leahy and audience members about business and banking, but went further to provide life lessons he has learned; including that he is always working to better himself, that he The Beacon/ Steffen Horwath Wilkes University President Patrick Leahy and Jay S. Sidhu discuss Sidhu's life and success at the well attended Q & A on Oct. 17. never goes to sleep without reading and that he never gives up. "Never, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever give up when you are passionate about the clarity of your vision ... because there will always be obstacles all along the way; You will have nine out of ten people tell you it will not work, but if you are passionate, never give up:' ~ @wilkesbeacon - , toniann.pennello@wilkes.edu "Its an existential issue, and it trumps any other social and economic issue you can think about because if we don't solve this problem there won't be any humans -left around." - Dr. Donald Lee About Dr. Donald Lee Lee, who has a Ph.D in economics from University College London, is an advocate for social justice, human rights, environmental sustainability and poverty. He started at the United Nations as part of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific in Bangkok, Thailand. He helped create the Youth Employment Network in 2001, and served on its Steering Committee until his retirement. He is president of the International Committee for Oct. 17, a committee to promote the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. Courtesy of Dr. Andreea Maierean Dr. Donald Lee spoke on solutions to problems plaguing humanity, such as deforestation and plastic pollution. r �_J The Beacon - October 24, 2017 4 News Sordoni hosts visiting professor's lecture on Warhol By Cab rini Rudnicki News Editor The newly reopened Sordoni Art Gallery will be hosting a speaker on Oct. 25 for its Andy Warhol themed lecture series. Dr. Benjamin Kahan, who is an associate professor of Women's and Gender Studies at Louisiana State University, is visiting the university to deliver a lecture titled ''.Andy Warhol is a 'V': Philosophical Bachelorhood and the Celibate Factory." Dr. Kahan has previously written books on sexuality, including titles such as "Celibacies: American Modernism and Sexual Life and "Psychopathia Sexualis' (1844): A Classic Text in the History of Sexuality:' The lecture, which begins at 4:30 p·.m.. in the Karambelas Media and Communication Center in room 135, will be open to the public. According to Kahan's description of the lecture, the discussion will focus on Andy Warhol's mysterious yet loud views on sex. "Recasting the famously Queer Factory as a celibate sociality, this talk maps a secular group celibacy in Warhol's studio and the particular Eros native to it," Kahan's lecture description said. The lecture series was created by Heather Sincavage, the director of the Sordoni Art Gallery. "When putting the lecture series together in general, we really wanted to look at Andy Warhol and the icon he became;' said Sincavage. "Not only was he influential to the art world, he became quite influential to people across pop culture." Sincavage compared Warhol's selfaware sexual image creation to that of Morrissey and Lady Gaga, two celebrities who also have sexual themes in their art without their private sexual life being in the foreground. Previously, Dr. Kahan looked at these celebrities, and others in other lectures. "I thought the idea of constructing his [Warhol's] image was pretty current. It's similar to modern celebrities, and how it's pretty much an influencer on our own behaviors:' ''.Andy Warhol, who we definitely knew was gay, didn't talk much . about those relationships; he kept that pretty much to himself;' explained Sincavage, "He presented this image of celibacy in a waY:' The lecture will discuss poignant moments o( Warhol's life, such as his announcement of his marriage to a tape recorder. "It's the whole idea of intimacy with someone else, and not allowing that relationship with his actual partner to be a topic of discussion:' "He's coming from the art world in the 60s, that's certainly a time when homosexuality is not entirely accepted by society;' she elaborated. "I think that the fact that he's on the forefront of being one of the first people to come out and really stand by that, and how he kind of worked with that when it's not necessarily accepted ... I think is going to be very interesting to hear. about:' Lanai Galarza, a senior psychology major, commented on her excitement for The Beacon/ Cabrini Rudnicki The Sordoni Art Gallery reopened on Oct. 6 with an Andy Warhol exhibit entitled "15 minutes: From Image to Icon:' Dr. Benjamin Kahan's lecture on Oct. 25 is the second part of a series of lectures accompanying the newly opened exhibit. the lecture. "I think it will be really informative about an artist that I've heard his name a lot, but I don't know a lot about, so it would be nice to learn stuff about him:' The gallery reopened on Oct. 6 with collection curated by Heather Sincavage titled "15 Minutes: From Image to Icon:' A previous lecture, · a curator's tour hosted by Sincavage, was held on Oct. 11. Another lecture will be held on Nov. 15, called ''.Andy and the Rusyns;' focusing on his background as a son of an Eastern European immigrant family. ~ @wilkesbeacon ~ cabrini.rudnicki@wilkes.edu .Profile of a new professor: Dr. Kedir Tessema By Cabrini Rudnicki News Editor Dr. Kedir Tessema, an assistant professor of leadership studies, is one of the newest members of the Wilkes faculty. Being one of the many members of staff who originates from out of the country, Tessema provides a unique perspective to campus life, as well as his study of leadership skills. Tessema, who works in the Jay S. Sidhu School of Business and Leadership, joined the university this semester. · Dr. Tessema was born and raised in the country of Ethiopia and came to the United States in 2011 for his Ph.D at the University of San Diego focusing on leadership studies. He then spent one year teaching at the university post graduation, before working as a professor at Shenandoah University, and then finally Wilkes. While Tessema joked about the differences in weather between the places he's worked, he also took time to comment on the amount of international faculty. 'Tm happy to see many international faculty teaching here. It makes you feel at home;' he said, "You share a lot of experiences together, because we all come from a lot of different international backgrounds:' The professor also complimented the work ethic of the members of the university. "Students and faculty are both very hardworking;' he remarked. "We are trying to help students learn, and I love the very connective spirit here:' Tessema's collegiate background in education eventually led to his study of leadership. ''.As an educator, you see problems between students and communities;' he said. "So one of these problems is leadership:' The university offers a leadership minor to students, focusing on the interaction between leaders and followers in different contexts. Tessema, along with other professors in the Business department, teach classes such as ''.Advance Leadership Theory and Practice" and "Organizational Behavior:' "The world needs leaders, not in terms of numbers, but quality leaders. We are faced with a number of problems, social, environmental, political, but we lack leaders, which is why we are having trouble tightening our survival:' . �The Beacon - October 24, 2017 News 5 Dean of Nesbitt School of Pharmacy honored with PPA award By Megan Stanley Staff Writer Founding Dean of the Nesbitt School of Pharmacy, Bernard Graham, has been honored by the Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association. Dr. Graham was awarded the Mortar and Pestle Award at the 2017 Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association annual conference on Sept. 23. The award is in recognition of lifetime service, dedication and commitment to pharmacy. The Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association is made up of 2,300 pharmacists and pharmacy students across the state. It is a leading voice of pharmacy in Pennsylvania and promotes the profession through advocacy, education, and communication. In receiving the award, Dr. Graham said: "I was both surprised and humbled by the award. I am extremely grateful to be recognized by my professional colleagues for a lifetime of work." Graham established the Nesbitt School of Pharmacy at Wilkes University in 1994, making it the 82nd school of pharmacy in the country. Graham was Dean of the school for 22 years before recently stepping down in July. He is currently on sabbatical leave, and will return in a new role in 2018. In May 2017, he was honored with the title Dean Emeritus. During his time at Wilkes University he has mentored and trained more 67 faculty members and has led, taught, and mentored over 1,200 students. "The award is actually an award for the Nesbitt School of Pharmacy;' Graham said. "Nothing could be accomplished without the magnificent faculty and staff and the wonderful students in the pharmacy program. It also is a SEE PHARMACY, Page6 Courtesy of Wilkes Marketing Dr. Bernard Graham holding his Mortar and Pestle Award, awarded to him at the 2017 Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association. Wilkes Pharmacy students, professor present at conference Pharm. D. Candidates Erika Zarfoss and Ashley Eden present research in Pheonix, Ariz. By Isaiah McGahee Asst. News Editor Wilkes University pharmacy students presented research findings at the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) annual conference in Phoenix, Ariz., which took place Oct. 7 to 10. Pharm. D. Candidates Erika Zarfoss and Ashley Eden presented at the conference. The subject of their presentation was the effects of vitamin C in cardiac surgery patients, relating to decreasing their risk of post-operation atrial fibrillation. According to the ACCP, the annual meeting is designed for health professionals • involved with clinical pharmacystudents, residents, fellows, and experienced practitioners and educators. The educational programming developed for the Annual Meeting provides attendees with new, high quality information that will be both challenging and applicable in their practice. "It was a great conference with advance the science of the field, oxidative stress is a pervasive condition of increased amounts of reactive oxygen/nitrogen species, and is now recognized to be a prominent feature of many acute and chronic diseases and even of the normal aging process. Although consisted ofresults from Zarfoss and Eden healthy volunteers who '/ participated at had taken oral vitamin C. The main focus of O OUr the conference, the subject of their presentation was tlieir presentation the analysis of blood continues on. from healthy volunteers and the concentration of "We're currently oxidative biomarkers in enrolling patients their blood. at Geisinger, who Biomarkers are a JI will be undergoing measurable substance in an organism cardiac surgery. We will actually be whose presence is indicative of some administering the vitamin C, through phenomenon such as disease, infection, or I.V. to them. Again, we'll be taking blood environmental exposure. samples from them, similar to what we did According to Clinical Chemistry, the for the healthy volunteers and analyzing leading international journal of clinical their levels of oxidative biomarkers;' said laboratory science, providing 2,000 pages Zarfoss. per year of peer-reviewed papers that ThebodyofthestudycamefromDr.Scott pharmacy students across the nation; it was really cool. There were a ton of posters being presented, it was awesome to see all the different work being done across the country and to be a part of that;' said Zarfoss. Zarfoss' and Eden's presentation, a poster, "It's alwavs great t ge t Sma [[ school's name out there." Erl.ka Zar,.£oss Bolesta, associate professor of pharmacy practice at Wilkes. Bolesta enlisted the help of Zarfoss and Eden to assist in furthering the research. Bolesta hopes to see the project go further, eventually being applied to actual patients. Through presenting at the annual meeting, Zarfoss hopes to inspire future pharmacy students and to positively impact the Wilkes community. "I think it's always awesome for us to get Wilkes' name out there, especially in the pharmacy school. We have 14 chapters of national, student pharmacy organizations on campus, but the one that we went to isn't one of them. It's not one Wilkes typically participates in. "It was great for us to be able to go there. Two of our professors also presented their research also. They say pharmacy is a small world, and it is. It's always great to get our small school's name out there;' said Zarfoss. ~ ~ @wilkesbeacon isaiah.mcgahee@wilkes.edu r �.J The Beacon - October 24, 2017 News . 6 Harvey Weinstein, Hollywood and the abuse of power By Danny Van Brunt Managing Editor Harvey Weinstein's name has dominated the headlines. Over the past couple of weeks, actresses are exposing the decadeslong sexual abuse culture of Hollywood, and more specifically, The Weinstein Company. The Weinstein Company was created by Weinstein and his brother in 2005, and is a multimedia production and distribution company. This emerged out of Miramax Films founded by the brothers as well in 1979, and the two companies have received 341 oscar nominations and won 81 academy awards. Weinstein is accused of sexual assault and harassment on many different occasions from an increasing amount of people by the day. The stories all sound eerily similar. The New Yorker published a piece called "From aggressive overtures to sexual assault: Harvey Weinstein's accusers tell their stories;' written by Ronan Farrow on Oct. 10, featuring numerous accounts of sexual assault from Weinstein. This article is reveals of the nature of his business, and claims that he would treat the PHARMACY, continued from page 5 notable indication of the support by the University administration for this premier professional program;' he added. "Wilkes University and the Nesbitt School of Pharmacy affords some unique service and leadership opportunities and any of our students participate in sports and University governance. "Our students also have remained very involved with local and state-wide professional organizations, especially the Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association, and have the opportunity to attend and actively participate in their professional meetings:' Last week, Graham was named 2017 Distinguished Alumnus of the School of Health Sciences at Purdue University, where he received his masters degree in 1974 and his Ph. D in bionucleonics in 1976. @wilkesbeacon megan.stanley@wilkes.edu potential actresses like prostitutes. In each case, a woman makes contact with Weinstein and arranges a meeting time. Weinstein promises that there will be another woman present during the interview, so they will feel safe in spite of rumors about him. The woman would stick around for the length of the photoshoot, but then leave the actress one-on-one with Weinstein. The interview would start pleasantly with compliments and hopefulness towards employing the actress, but would quickly turn into what the actress could do for him. If the actress put up with his sexual abuse, the actress was granted a role and therefore, would become famous. Weinstein's power has kept him afloat for the past few decades, because actresses had to withhold this information from others to protect themselves. Even when they did speak out, Weinstein had the power to cover itup. Associates of Weinstein were quiet in light of the news. Soon after, he was fired from the Weinstein Company and sent off to rehab. His company is still powerful and connected with other organizations. He even sent large donations to politicians. The silence among everyone was deafening, which cleared the airwaves for the abused. "This story makes me think of a monopoly and how a monopoly can breed discontent;' said senior political science and philosophy double-major Hunter Hilinski. "In cases like this, power always trumps reason. If you are unable to speak out, you are essentially powerless. If you take a look at the past, women did not have the voice that they do now, partly due to patriarchy." Another article published in the Guardian by Pamela Hutchinson on Oct. 19 called "Moguls and starlets: 100 years of Hollywood's corrosive, systemic sexism;' sheds an even greater light on the issue that faced by actr~sses today. According to the article, women were constantly manipulated throughout the history of the business, and although Weinstein has left, Hollywood has not changed One of the most captivating parts of this article is what Seth MacFarlane said at a pre-Oscars event in 2013. He was telling a series of edgy jokes, and then introduced the best supporting actress nominees with the Do you like to write? Interested in current events? Want to get more involved? Write news for the Beacon. Cabrir, Rt.dn ck News d tor c saia~ McGahee Ass1start ews Ed t following joke. "Congratulations, you five ladies no longer have to pretend to be attracted to Harvey Weinstein;' said MacFarland. _The article continued, "The idea that female stars and aspiring stars are required to accept the attentions, at the very least, of older male studio executives and producers, is as old as the Hollywood hills:' The realization that people are coming to now is that Hollywood is not the magical place it used to be. There is a problem with saying "used to be" because as this article states, Hollywood has forever been this way. Overcoming one of the toughest and most powerful men of this industry has shed a new light on this industry and other industries as well. The Sexual Misconduct and Harassment page of the Wilkes University website details who to contact in these situations. Contact the resources available to protect yourself, as well as your fellow students: @wilkesbeacon daniel.vanbrunt@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - October 24, 2017 7 Life, Arts & Entertainment Life, Arts & Entertainment _ _ _ _ _. ___________________..;H ""a-"'v..;.. e a stor or want r.our event to be featured? Contact the Life, A&E Editor: amanda.bialek@wilkes.edu Good Morning, Wilkes-Barre! WCLH awarded top in the country By Shannon O'Connor Assistant LA&E Editor Turn up that dial on your radio and kick back to Wilkes University's award winning radio station, WCLH, 90.7 FM. Recently, a website known as Great Value Colleges (greatvaluecolleges.net), released a list of the "30 Amazing College Radio Stations 2017-2018:' These 30 radio stations were picked from schools across the country based on what they offer, their dedication to the students and culture and their "pure excellence:• Wilkes' own WCLH was given the spot of number 11 out of the possible 30. According to Great. Value Colleges "Wilkes University's radio station made our list because of its ability to have a niche and be really dang good at it!" WCLH is completely based on studentrun programming and has been providing their talents to the Wyoming Valley area, as well as· surrounding areas, since 1971. The station has an executive staff, entirely made up of students, which allows them to have a hands-on experience at running a radio station. The students are in charge of the production and programing of the material heard on the air. WCLH plays 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This station carries everything from -news, to alternative, to metal, to electronic and hip hop; This year the station also covers Wilkes sporting events. The station features a show about movies, actors and the famous soundtracks that have come out of Hollywood. In the past, WCLH has even had an auto talk show. "We are really flexible when it comes to programming. Students have an idea for a show, we'll roll with it;' Kristen Rock, the station manager of WCLH. Rock said this award is something the station has been picked for in the past by a different website. Two years ago, WCLH was picked as one of the top 50 radio stations in the country by bestcolleges.com and still remains on that list to date. Rock says "It's wonderful to be recognized for something like that. These kids work really hard so it's great to have this recognition." Great Value Colleges said their favorite part of WCLH is the traditions they follow. These traditions are created and run by the students. They include Metal Mondays and Hip Hop Evenings. The directors of both these traditions were excited about this award. "Our members produce diverse programming and provide outlets to the bands not heard on terrestrial radio. That being said, the work put into the station pays of when we are recognized at a national level," Kendle Peters, the metal director said. The Hip Hop Director, Kya ·Lewis also expressed her joy. "Personally, I think this is great because we have so inuch fun doing what we love on the radio and never expect any recognition from it, so to be awarded with this honor is a huge accomplishment," Lewis said. Even after being recognized as one of the best in the country, WCLH continues to plan for new extensions on the network. With the new Karambelas Media and Communication Center, students have come up with lots of new ideas. Some goals for the future are to get out into the community more and create more events. Rock said one of the main goals is to bring in new people, whether that be students, faculty or staff, for possible new shows and interviews. If a certain department or club has something big going on, such as a research project or an event, WCLH would cover it. Being in a central area of campus, there are new reporting opportunities for WCLH. To hear the sounds of this award winning radio station, tune in to 90.7 FM, visit their website at www.wclh.org or jam out to WCLH outside the Karambelas Media and Communication Center at 141 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre. · Individuals who are interested in joining the WCLH station, or have an idea for an interview or show, can contact Kristen Rock at kristen.rock@wilkes.edu for more information. ~ @wilkesbeacon ~ shannon.oconnor@wilkes.edu WCLH SCHEDULE: METAL All Monday Everyday Midnight to 4 a.m. • ALTERNATIVE Tuesday through Sunday 4 a.m. to 5 p.m. HIP HOP Tuesday through Sunday Graphic by Todd Espenshade Sp.m. to Midnight r �The Beacon - October 24, 2017 Ynac-o"i.aritern and Cheese &Jwis ~ • Kosher salt • 6 medium orange bell peppers • 8 oz. elbow macaroni • 1 1/4 cups half-and-half • 8 oz. cream cheese, room temp. • 4 oz. mild cheddar, shredded 8 Life, Arts & Entertainment The Bt - 1. Bring a pot of water to a boil. 2. Cut off the tops of the peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. 3. Boil the peppers until tender, then run under cold water. 4. Once cool, carve ajack-0-latern face into each pepper. 5. Cook pasta in water until al dente. '. 6. Heat half-and-half in saucepan and ¼ add cream cheese once simmering. { 7. Whisk in cheddar and add pasta. ' 8. Enjoy your spooky treat! I nter Kris Soph "Beini it is ki11 the futt Interested in writing · Do you haye a favorite for Life, Arts and dorm room recipe that's Entertainlllent? Why not convenient for college try all three? stusJ,ents always on the go? Submit it to Amanda Bialek, Contact Amanda Bialek at Life, Arts and Entertainment amanda. bialek@wilkes.edu Editor E Facebook.com/WilkesBeacon amanda.bialek@wilkes.edu of job st really h up and what yo1 intimida ' @WilkesBeacon .. Melis Sophc "I chos1 diagnose, my fresh andhadf, I decided made mi dreams ra safe. Ever dancing,, dreams:' �The Beacon - October 24, 2017 Life, Arts & Entertainment 9 Colonel's Closet helps conquer hunger across campus By Shannon O'Co nnor Asst. Life, Arts & Entertainment Editor If you are in need of a helping hand, Wilkes University is here to provide support for students, staff and faculty. One of these services available is the on campus Colonel's Closet. · Colonel's Closet is a free food pantry run by the Interfaith Office for any student, faculty or staff that may be in need of assistance. The food pantry offers food, personal hygiene products, household and toiletry items. Colonel's Closet is open to all individuals of Wilkes University and is currently run on the honor system. Whether assistance is needed short term or long term, Wilkes community members can stop by for food or products they are unable to afford. Colonel's Closet is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. "If you ever see me in the office and need to use the pantry, you're welcome to stop in;' said Kristin Osipower, campus interfaith Osipower said if any students feel uncomfortable coming to the office itself, they can contact her and she will make a special package for them. The student can arrange to pick up the package at the information .desk on the first floor of the Henry Student Center or at the mail room on the second floor. "The Colonel's Closet is completely ·. campus supported:' Osipower said. A}! of the food and products found in the pantry are donations. Various clubs and resident halls hold food drives in the dorms to supply more for Colonel's Closet. Osipower's goal building a supply of cookware like pots, pans and utensils. 'Tm looking to supply more of these items so students can better utilize the items found in the pantry;' Osipower said. 'Tm always willing to listen and then, if need be, help the student get whatever support they may need:' She said it is always up to the student if they want to talk and will never ask someone to explain their situation unless they want to. "The biggest thing right now that I am working on is eliminating the stigma of coming to the pantrY:' Osipower said. Lack of food among college students is an issue plaguing the nation. Having a food pantry available is one way to help conquer campus hunger. All services at Colonel's Closet are confidential. If you could benefit from a visit to the food pantry, see Kristin Osipower at the Interfaith Office located on the second floor of the Henry Student Center or contact her at kristin.osipower@ wilkes.edu. Mother Teresa is quoted as saying, "If you can't feed a hundred people, then just feed one,:' . . . . @wilkesbeacon ~ shannon.oconnor@wilkes.edu ·---------------~ : $1 off with : : ~J--::..!'~a:, this ad! : . lillill I --• I ....... I I ll 825-5166 • Wilkes -.....-:~ --••• I p • . r �_J The Beacon - October 24, 2017 Life, Arts & Entertainment . �The Beacon - October 24, 2017 Life, Arts & Entertainment 11 Wilkes Internship & Career Fair A variety of local businesses and companies showed up to the Wilkes University Internship and Career Fair. Students and employers were able to come together and discuss the future ahead . Student Joseph Gaglioti speaks with Ted Wampole and Joyce Morrash Zaykowski, representatives of the City of Wilkes-Barre. • e Beacon/ Madison Kaminski Wilkes student Daniel Mclean stopped and had an entertaining conversation with Sharon Brodie of UGI, Natural Gas and Electricity of Pennsylvania. Students were given the opportunity to meet with potential employers such as Catie Kline, Rob Krukovitz and Jordan Pray, representatives of Benco Dental. Graphic by Todd Espenshade "' r �_J The Beacon - October 24, 2017 Sports 12 ■ Wilkes Winter Sport Previews Wilkes Wrestling Winter Preview #WREST 2017-2018 Wrestling Roster: Affiliation: Compete in Middle Atlantic Conference, but also qualify wrestlers for the NCAA Regional tournament Head Coach: Jon Laudenslager (222-88-5), 15th season as head coach Venue: Henry Gymnasium at the Arnaud C. Marts Center Last year's record: 20-5 Key returners: Three returners with NCAA experience: Matt Grossmann (National Champ 2015), Nick Racanelli (2016 and 2017 NCAA Qualifier), and Josh Evans (2015 NCAA Qualifier). What coach says about this season: "Our expectations are always the same: work hard, stay committed, care about our fellow teammates and try to get the maximum out of ourselves and each other. The winning and losing isn't as important and is an end result of a long process of getting into great shape and building confidence that we can compete with anyone, knowing we have prepared to our fullest capacity and having Colonel Pride!" -Complied by Amber Grohowski, Staff Writer NAME Q) 1J (IJ .c (/) C: Q) a. ell 1J 1J {:!. ~ -~ .c a. ~ (.'.) YR. Moustafa Almeky Fr. Brandon Belfonti Fr. Bryce Bernardine So. Bilal Bici Jr. Michael Brown So. Gage Cannavino Fr. Jason DeBoard Fr. Mark Digeronimo Fr. Jake Dimarsico Sr. Riley Donovan Fr. Josh Evans Jr. Morgan Fuller Sr. Nicholas Goff So. Tyler Green Fr. Matthew Grossmann Sr. Alexandra Gundlah Fr. Ashton Gyeniz.s Jr. Brock Horton Fr. Jacob Huling So. Logan Huling Fr. Matthew Judge So. Marcus Kassab Fr. SeanKshir So. Anthony LaDuca Fr. Brendan Larney Fr. Andrew Lessig Fr. Karl Lindsey Fr. Jessie Lopez Jr. Mason Madden-Edwards Fr. Nasser McCumrnings So. Brett McGill So. Kyle Medrow So. Patrick Miko Fr. Justin Morel So. Ryan Mortimer Fr. Nick Moullette So . Ezra Neff Fr. Dylan O'Connor Fr. Nicholas Racanelli Sr. Spencer Reed So. John Ritter Jr. Alex.is Santana-Quintana So. Tyler Snyder Fr. Richard Thompson III Fr. Denzel Tovar So. Kyle Trout Fr. Corbin White So. WT. 197 157 141 149 157 149 165 125 133 133 149 149 285 174 141 125 157 133 197 184 184 157 165 174 157 184 133 141 141 184 165 141 125 174 184 133 133 125 165 125 174 197 157 285 125 125 165 HOMETOWN/IIlGHSCHOOL MAJOR Shavertown, PA / Dallas Slatington, PA / Northern Lehigh Jericho, VT / Mt. Mansfield Union Totowa, NJ I Passaic Valley Plains, PA / Coughlin Athens, PA I Athens Avoca, PA/ Pittston Newton, NJ I Kittatiny Thiells, NY/ North Rockland Marietta, NY / Marcellus Central Palmerton, PA I Palmerton Hamlin, PA/ Western Wayne Jamesburg, NJ / Monroe Twp. Schuylerville, NY / Schuylerville Lancaster, PA/ Manheim Township Pompton Lakes, NJ/ Pompton Lakes High School Madison, CT/ Daniel Hand Towanda, PA/ Athens Jersey Shore, PA I Jersey Shore Jersey Shore, PA I Jersey Shore Eynon, PA/ Valley View Pine Grove, PA I Pine Grove Mansfield, PA/ Mansfield Garfield, NJ / Garfield Middletown, DE / Sanford Allentown, PA / Parkland Owings Mills, MD / McDonogh Everett, WA I Everett Gordon, PA / North Schuylkill Stafford, VA / North Stafford Collegeville, PA / Spring-Ford West Chester, PA / West Chester Henderson Derby, CT/ Derby Corona, NY/ Mt. St. Michael Academy Garnet Valley, PA / Garnet Valley Pompton Lakes, NJ / Pompton Lakes Walnutport, PA / Northern Lehigh Somerset, NJ / Bishop George Ahr West Creek, NJ / Southern Regional Leesburg, VA / Tuscarora Bethlehem, PA / Liberty San Jose, CA I Prospect Mount Joy, PA I Donegal Mill Hall, PA / Central Mountain Wall,NJ / Wall Mount Laurel, NJ/ Lenape Barnesville, PA / Mohoney Area Biology PreMed Sports Management Business Biology Mechanical Engineering Pre-Physical Therapy Undeclared Accounting Sports Management Nursing Nursing Criminology Engineering Business Administration Women's Swimming Winter Preview #WSWIM AftiAtioa: Middle Atlantic Confercncc (Freedom) Head Coach: Mark Barnes (8-30), fourth season Women's Swim Team Roster 2017-18 Venue: Wyoming Valley Catholic Youth Center Last year's record: 3-12 · Key returaen: Juniors: Allie Aspey, Morgan Williams. NAME AllieAspey Kayla Gronkowski YR. Jr. Jr. Sophomore: Kyleigh Smeltzer. What Coach says about this season:"We are looking for the women's team to be strong in individual races. We are recruiting hard this year on the women's side to bring in depth like on the men's side. Even with our smaller roster size, the women will be strong in several relays and be swimming for top 8, podium finishes at the MAC Championships." -Complied by Ashton Gyenizs, Asst. Sports Editor Stephenie Gyidei Abby Keating Cassie Merrill Julia Rostron Brianna Sailor Kyleigh Smeltzer Morgan Williams Jordan Zbegner Jr. Fr. So. So. Fr. So. Jr. Fr. HT. 5-10 5-2 5-1 5-3 5-6 5-6 5-7 5-4 5-11 5-8 EVENTS IM/Backstroke Freestyle Sprint Distance/lM Freestyle/Backstroke Freestyle Backstroke Backstroke/Freestyle Distance Breaststroke Pharmacy Communications Computer Science Nursing Primary Education/Special Education English Entrepreneurship Biology Mechanical Engineering Biology (Pre-Dental) Finance Electrical Engineering Biology Mechanical Engineering Undeclared Engineering Computer Science Criminology Computer Science Biology (Pre-Dental) Undeclared Mechanical Engineering Environmental Engineering Biology Criminology Engineering Applied and Engineering Environmental Science Criminology Nursing Education Undeclared HOMETOWN/ HIGHSCHOOL Dover, PA / Dover Nanticoke, PA / Nanticoke Allentown, PA / Louis E. Dieruff Spring Grove, PA I Spring Grove Scranton, PA / West Scranton Harleysville, PA / Souderton Area Philadelphia, PA / Milton Hershey Manchester, PA/ Northeastern Scranton, PA/ West Scranton Dupont, PA I Pittston Area . MAJOR Biology Computer Science Biology Pre-Pharmacy Spanish Undeclared Nursing Pre-Occupational Therapy Psychology Education . 1 �The Beacon - October 24, 2017 Sports 13 Men's Swimming Winter Preview #MSWIM Affiliation: Middle Atlantic Conference (Freedom) Head Coach: Mark Barnes (7-26), fourth season Venue: Wyoming Valley Catholic Youth Center (CYC) Last year's record: 5-8 Key Returners: Sophomore: Tyler Weatherby, Anthony Starnpone. Senior: Thurman Fogleman What coach says about this season: "The men's team 's future is looking bright. We have brought in a great core of freshmen this season with 11. This is the first time in team history that we have a brought a recruiting class in of their caliber and size. With the size of the freshmen added to the upperclassmen, we finally have what we have needed the previous three seasons, depth. We are strong across all events with depth. We are able to get several top finishers in each event." -Complied by Ashton Gyenizs, Asst. Sports Editor Men's Swim Team Roster 2017-18 NAME • • Camt:ronAspey" ·• Phillip Bennett Justin Burda YR. So. Fr. 5-8 6-2 ... !~ ~~ ·0a1 · ••••••••••••••• f .rr.l ~... ., .. .o-u ~:!! ~ ••. Christopher ey Tyler Deters Thurman Fogleman • • M\Clldcl'Gri.z.:tle' • ,....._" Daniel Mack Nick Martino Mike Pettit Luis Rueben Pino Mojica • • Anthony. Stllll,lpoo\: •• Tyler Weatherby Jacob Wessner EVENTS HT. ,. --fr., ...... ~ ..... • Butterfly/Mid' 5- 7 5-11 •• So'.• • .. •• ~J • • Fr. 5-10 Fr. 5-10 Fr. . Sr. Fr. Fr. 6-0 So. Fr. 6-1 6-3 5-8 .so...•.•• 5-J() .. Butterfly/Freestyle Butterfly/Sprint 4 HOMETOWN I fflGHSCHOOL • Dover, Pflt: f Dover••· ••.•• • • • "" • Sayre, PA (Sayre Allentown, PA/ Allentown Central Catholic ~~P~~- •. ......... utstance Butterfly/Sprint Breaststroke/Sprinter •~ • • •• • •• 4 ... • • • • Distance Distance .,_.,. • MAJOR • .,, .. • .. "' .. • r.i:iithlenem, ~ ~ r~/ r~, .AIMano ~. -~ · .. £ .!, .,. . .:~:..1,1c.......... 1..... I'\. entown ti • 1 • "' Mechanical Engineering • • Nursing Mechanical Engineering fl! . . . . "' • • 1.,;enU'IU '-""'IU ~~ • · • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ,. . . . . . . !lo . . . . . . . . . . . 'It- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. rmance Undeclared Early Childhood & Elementary Education Cogan Station, PA I Montoursville York, PA/ William Penn U ppet'Darby, PA"'"/t:Jpperl>arby ~11o• •"""' ••• ••" "'"' •"" 111 •w • ,,.,_. "'• Mecharlicat~ • •~ • •• • •• Hanover, PA/ New Oxford Electrical Engineering Hwnmelstown, PA/ Upper Dauphin Mechanical Engineering • • ••" "'"' ~ • • ••• t-• • • 4 •• Montrose, PA I Montrose Area Jr/Sr Distance Panama Sprint ~ t l l , ) j ~ . •••••• J~CQtJ,:;laQ4,JlrW I .1"wtlsllPld • • • • • • • • • •... Butterfty/lM Sewell, NJ / Gloucester County Institutional Technology Backstroke Auburn, PA/ Blue Mountain Men's Basketball Winter Preview #MBB -~~-:: Affiliation: Middle Atlantic Conference (Freedom) Head coach: Izzi Metz (38-39), fourth season at Wilkes (107-101) overall, ninth year as head coach ;f·1·-~ Venue: Henry Gymnasium at the Arnaud C. Marts Center ·~ . ' Last year's record: 12-13, just missed the playoffs last season, but defeated #15 ranked Hope College Key returners: Junior guards Marcus Robinson (15 .2 points per game and 3.9 rebounds per game) and Connor Evans (12 .4/3.5); both were honorable mention allconference last season. Senior forward Zach Brunner (6.6/4.1), who has been a three-year starter. What coach says about this season: " We are very excited and optimistic heading into this season. We return a lot of experienced players who have playoff experience and are used to play ing in big games. The last few years we were not a very deep team, especially when injuries occurred, but I believe that this season we have very good overall depth. I know our players are excited for a two-game tournament in Florida at the end of December. That should prepare the guys for the rigor of conference play during the second semester. We expect our upperclassmen to lead our team on and off the court, but are also counting on our younger players to be contributors throughout the season." *Editor's note: Team roster will be published when they are officially released by Wilkes Athletics.* -Complied by Kirsten Peters, Staff Writer ·-. . ~~·- Affiliation: Middle Atlanic Conference (Freedom) Head Coach: Chris Heery, (41 -107) seventh season Venue: Henry Gymnasium at the Arnaud C. Marts Center Last year's record: 6-1910-14 6-19 10-14 4-21 5-20 Key returners: Senior Catherine McFadden (4.5 points/game, 3.3 rebounds/game) will return as one of the leading scores from last year. Watch for junior Ashley Caster (7 .0/5.2) to provide a lot of energy in the paint and the Lady Colonels hope to "bank" on her for some key points inside. What coach says about this season: "We will have a lot of speed on the team this year, so we will be looking to push the ball and play aggressive defense. We have some of our key scorers back, which will give us a lift both inside and outside. Our team chemistry will be an important part of our team's success." *Editor's note: Team roster will be published when they are officially released by Wilkes Athletics.* r �_J The Beacon - October 24, 2Q 17 Opinion 14 Opinion Have an o inion or want to write a &!!est column? Contact the OP,inion editor: andre.s ruell@wilkes.edu "Bad,, Movies that I Find Enjoyable By Nicholas Filipek Asst. Opinion Editor Editor<-i Managlng Aclviser-Or. SECTION News ~ cat,rini'R lA&E - ~mapda Jr Opinion - Andre Sp Sports - Luke Mod . ASSISTANT EDITO 4 News -,lsalah LA&E ~'.Sqannon O' . Opinion - Nick J:ir Sports-.t.shton ~ DESIGN1: ToddEspen ,, 4 }<..A:,,., . Falkner, played by William Atherton (Die Hard, Ghostbusters), and all of them are less than excited about their intrusive guests. The boys represent chaos in the Bio-Dome and love to wreak as much as possible up until and including breaking the laws of the experiment, opening the doors, and having a wild party thrashing the entire ecosphere of the Bio- Dome. To earn back the respect and trust of the two lovely lady scientists, Kylie Minogue (Moulin Rouge!, San Andreas ) and Dara Tomanovivh (Back in Business, Amnesia) Bud and Doyle must fix the Bio-Dome and bring homeostasis back to 100%. The whole movie is as 90's as you can get, and that is the probable cause of why I'm so fond of it. Another suspected reason is the fact that this movie also leans closer to just dumb, silly, comedy rather than witty satire. I still give it a watch sometimes and it holds up fine as that same stupid silly movie that makes me smile even when it shouldn't. At the end of the · day movies are supposed to be entertaining, and though this movie might not be the great thinker /; Interested in, joinfilg the wil ·• To learn mont.•~~pos---~ offer and what you C4III · danie.l ..vanbr._nt@'wU 141 Here are a few movies I saw on more than one of the Internet lists and just didn't think deserved to be there. "Bio-Dome,, (1996)- A bit on the older side, relatively, but still a really strong comedy contender. Back in the 90's everyone wanted Pauly Shore (Encino Man, Son in Law) to practically be in everything. This led to the oversaturated market of"The Wec_tsel" (ask your parents) that led to Shore's 15 minutes of fame ending sooner than he hoped. Right on his way out of the spotlight though director Jason Bloom (Irving, Viva Las Nowhere) paired Shore and Stephen Baldwin (The Usual Suspects, The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas) together for a cinematic good time. The duo, play a pair of idiots, Bud and Doyle, who somehow mistake a multi milliondollar science experiment, named the "Bio-Dome", for a mall and sneak in. The experiment doesn't allow for the doors to open for an entire year and the two dolts are stuck inside along with the five scientists conducting the experiment The "Bio-Dome 5" are led by Dr. Noah s. Malr{St. ''tt KarambetasMedia Center WIikes University WIikes-Barre, PA 18766 www.thewitkesbeacon.com · Have you ever disagreed with your friends about a movie you like, that they don't? This intrigues me more than anything about movies: how two people can sit and watch the same movie and have two different opinions. Why do we like the movies we like? Sometimes viewers won't even see a movie if the critics pan it hard enough. A flick is especially doomed if it ends up on one of those "worst movies ever made" lists that suck you into the Internet. I myself went down such a rabbit trail and re~lized that plenty of the movies that made these lists aren't bad, that in fact, I like a lot of them. Q) "C (tl .c en C Q) C. en L.LJ "C "C ~ ~ .52 .c C. ~ C, ., �The Beacon - October 24, 2017 Opinion "BAD" Movies continued Curious as to what "bad" movies made the other lists? Here are some websites I checked out to~ informationfor the artide: www.screenrant.com www.im.dh.com www.boxofficemojo.coJD www.rottentomatoes.com of our time, its still entertaining. "Funny People" (2009) - Sometimes even combining all the best ingredients can not make a successful or beloved film, and "Funny People" is the perfect example ofthat. Take an all-star writer/director, Judd Apatow ("The 40 Year Old Virgin", "Knocked Up") and add two of the most well known comedians/actors, Adam Sandler ("The Waterboy, Billy Madison) and Seth Rogen (Zach and Miri Make a Porno, Superbad) and you should have a comedy blockbuster, no? According to the critics this was a good movie, but the core of the Sandler/Rogen fan base straight up despise this film. The movie centers on George Simmons, played by Sandler, and his struggle through a rough patch in life. George Simmons, much like Sandler himself, has worked his way to the top of the comedy food chain and is a mega star when he is hit with the news that he has a rare cancer. The news sends him on a life-changing journey of trying to get back to his stand up comedy roots where he meets a truly funny upcoming comedian played by Seth Rogen. That's the first half of the three-hour movie, which is the biggest complaint fans have about the flick, the second complaint being the entire second half of the film itself. In the middle of this self-discovery journey, George feels like this is the perfect opportunity to reunite with "the one that got away" played by Leslie Mann make movies the way he wants to make, with the people he wants to make them with, for over two decades now and "Yoga Hosers" is no exception. The movie centers around two teenage girls who work at a convenience store, clerks, some would say, and get involved in an evil plot bigger than the two of them that includes foot tall Canadian Nazis made out of bratwurst called Bratzis. I'll give you' a second to reread that sentence; I did say these flicks weren't for everyone. I do believe there are two types of people in the world and one type didn't read any further while the other type is thinking, "I need to see this movie". First big complaint that Smith received in making this movie is that he cast his daughter, Harley Quinn Smith, and her best friend, Lily Rose Depp, who's father is Johnny Depp ("Pirates of the Carribean'', "Edward Sciccorhands") and also in the movie, as the leads though it would be their film debut. To be clear though, Kevin Smith wrote this movie with those two specific girls in mind and didn't just hand the roles over. The girls 15 are wonderful in the movie and deserve every second of screen time. Both Smith and Depp play very well in the first and second act of the movie against their co-stars who include Justin Long (Accepted, Live Free or Die Hard), Adam Brody (Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Grind), Austin Butler (Aliens in the Attic, The Carrie Diaries), Tyler Posey (Scary Movie 5, Teen Wolf), and Genesis Rodriguez (Identity Thief, Man on a Ledge) to name a few. The third act is where all movies come to the grand finale, but this movie really brings that to a new level. I won't spoil it but I just have to say that Ralph Garman (A Million Ways to Die in the West, Family Guy) gives a stunning performa1lce. Smith, Lily Rose and Johnny Depp, t'nd Garman make this finale scene one of my favorite in all of existence. "Yoga Hosers" is unfortunatley the only title on this list to be on Netflix at the time so I suggest you sit, chill and "do your wurst" ~ @wilkesbeacon • nick.filipek@wilkes.edu ("This is 40", "Big Daddy). Unfortunately for George (Sandler) though his old love Laura (Mann) is married with children. The love triangle eventually has to come to a head and the movie wraps up after that, but not in the way you might think. I won't spoil the exact ending because I really feel this is a worthwhile film that deserves more viewers, and suggest everyone give it a watch. All of the actors bring their "A-Game" and it truly is a funny movie, just not the whole time. There are parts that have serious issues and tones to go through to tell the story that needs to be told. I think viewers have such a problem with this movie because they heard the Sandler and Rogan team up and expected "The 40 Year Old Waterboy" or some other combination of the two actors previous works. "Yoga Hosers" (2016) - Not only does this movie not deserve to be on any "worst movies ever" lists, but it should actually be watched and enjoyed by all. General disclaimer and all around known fact, I love writer/director/podcaster, Kevin Smith so its no surprise that I love the movie that combines all three of his talents. This is Smith's latest flick, and he is going through a somewhat of a renaissance right now. He has forgone all cares about what critics will say and has decided to make movies that quite frankly, aren't for everyone. Smith has continued to r �I.. _J The Beacon - October 24, 2017 Opinion 16 Ecology club: Explore your environment, build future skills By Ryan Roskowski and Laura Zielinski Guest Writers When was the last time the question, "What are you going to do once you have a degree?" was asked of a college student? Under immense pressure, undergraduates rush to get their lives together working through the responsibilities of studies, work, athletics, and extracurriculars to figure out that next chapter in life. For the majority of students, a certain number of research experience hours and significant knowledge of the research are urged prior to graduation. Unfortunately, it may be difficult to easily find quality opportunities without some tedious searching or costly expenses. To further enrich its students for post undergraduate life, Wilkes University is offering a pre-professional Ecology club for science majors to supplement classroom teaching. The club has a purpose to serve student's vocational needs and interests for the future while including another essential component: entertainment. As an individual student, it is difficult to pursue significant studies or get on the road to do field work. Yet, the Ecology club hopes to build bridges of communication amongst science major students to offset these limitations. · Just think, instead of stressing at an unpleasant job to fulfill the prerequisite of lab experience, this club may allow you to partake in the research that you enjoy while having fun and building important friendships. The club seeks to engage members in fun activities to teach them about the environment and also to give them the skills they need to help protect their environment. Club activities include bird watching, field trips, hikes, tree tagging, and much more. The club will also have professional speakers come in to talk about the environment and the field of ecology as well as long term studies to display how aspects of the environment can change over time. The club will be student run; and, therefore, offers great leadership and organization opportunities as well. Anyone who wishes to join and become a member of the Ecology club can contact Dr. Jeffrey Stratford at jeffrey.stratford@wilkes.edu Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram! Facebook: The Beacon Twitter: @wilkesbeacon Instagram: @wilkesbeacon 7 Join the Ecology Club today so you can prepare for your future, make a difference, and have fun at the same time. �Opinion The Beacon - October 24, 2017 . 17 .Meet the MaJC..o_r_ s _ _ __ This week's major: Performing Arts Interviews and photos by Abigail Tarway Opinion Writer Every week, The Beacon will offer a chance for majors to be placed in the spotlight. Each student that gets chosen will have a few wortls to express why they chose the major and how they feel it will benefit them in the future. Celena Granito Freshman Kris Tjornhom Sophomore "I've been performing for as long as I can remember. I've always loved being on the stage. I started dance when I was three, and ever since then I've loved it. I enjoy expressing myself while performing and having fun while doing it:' "Being a performing arts major, it is kind of scary thinking about the future because of severe lack of job security. The only thing that really helps is to keep your head up and if you have a passion for what you're doing it's not nearly as intimidating:' Submitted photos Justin Gaskill Junior Melissa Berardelli Sophomore "I chose this major because I was · diagnosed with chiari malformation my freshman year of high school and had four major brain surgeries. I decided then that I would do what made me happy and pursue my dreams rather than just play things safe. Ever since, I've been singing, dancing, and acting my way to my dreams:' "Within the world of theatre, some things in the future may be heavily weighted off of sheer luck, but training is an incredibly important part of the process as well. I am confident that this program is helping our students gain the skills and confidence they need to succeed in this business:' - _\ r > �_J The Beacon - October 24, 2017 18 Opinion Media coverage distofting mass shOotings in the U.S. By Andre Spruell know. On the other hand, it seems like the Opinion Editor · more people a shooter kills or injuries, the Mass shootings have been coming up more publicized the shooter becomes. · in the news often these days, but why? A It sounds terrible to say but the most possible reason may be due to the media memorable mass shootings are often the coverage. ones in which a large number of people What has brought up this conversation were killed or injured. was the recent attack in Las Vegas that Some common traits associated with occurred on Oct. I, when 58 people were mass shooters are that they are mentally ill killed at an outdoor music festival, and and commit mass murders to fill a void of nearly 500 people were injured (New York loneliness. Times). The idea of filling that void of loneliness The amount of lives affected and taken makes sense because more often than not, away from those just going to enjoy those who have committed this crime themselves at a concert is hard to fathom. tend to be more socially isolated, which Instead of arguing about the gun control correlates to most people not paying them policy in the U.S., which is a discussion that ,. ;attention. So by committing a mass murder, should be had at this point, media coverage !~ey jin~lly get that attenti?n ~d go down is something that should also be looked at. · m the history books ~or their actions. Blaming the media entirely is not what ~~e_ commo~ trait_ th~t I always have I am saying, but the amount of attention · an 1~sue grapplmg with 1s that most mass these shooters have gotten is something shooters are mentally ill. that may explain why so maJ!y shootings In some cases, ~ believe it to be true have occurred over such a .. short period becaus.e th~re are times when th~ shooter time. : has been diagnosed as mentally 111, but at No matter where a mass shoqting occurs: - the same time, not every shooter falls in this it is something that has to be"' reported o~ category. because simply put, the public has a right to More often than not, mass shooters have a common goal they want to accomplish by targeting a particular group of people, which falls under the definition of terrorism. According to dictionary.com, terrorism is defined as the use of violence that threatens to intimidate or coerce, especially for political purposes. The fear created through these attacks can technically be classified as terroristic attacks, but the media tends to be reluctant in using that word and instead associate the term "mentally ill." I think the reason why is because it is a safer bet to place that term on mass shooters is that it is easier to assume that a shooter is mentally ill as opposed to being a terrorist b.ecause more often than not, mass shooters are white males. As a nation, we tend to exclusively associate terrorism with those of Middle Eastern descent because of 9/11, but that has to change. According to data compiled by Mother Jones magazine, which looked at mass shootings in the United States since 1982, white people, almost exclusively white men, committed 64% of the shootings. When it comes to mass shootings, it is inevitable that another one will occur which is disheartening to say, but when it does, we must form our own opinions and not run away with what the picture the media paints. @wilkesbeacon andre.spruell@wilkes.edu .--''-' ~ ~ - ~ ~ - ~ - - - ~ ~ - ~ Mass Shootings within the last decade These 4 are the dealiest mass shootings i11 U.S. history: Las Vegas (7017) - 58 killed, over 500 injured Orlando (2016) - 49 killed, more than 50 injured Virginia Tech (2007) - 32 killed, unknown number of those injured Sandy Hook Elementary(2012) -20 children killed, 6 adults killed Source: CNN.corr Breast cancer affects many people in many ways By Savannah Pinnock Staff Writer • Within the United States, the month of October is a month that unofficially welcomes the autumn season. The crisp, cool to lukewarm air, the change in the hues of the foliage, and the welcoming of Halloween and ghoulish decorations bring the presence of October. Although these experiences are undoubtedly central to this time of the year, Breast Cancer Awareness is also fundamental to this month. Throughout Breast Cancer Awareness Month, one will likely find a host of individuals donning pink ribbons and a wide range of pink attire. The sight is quite peculiar and significant in that it is a means of spreading awareness against the disease. Much like other cancer awareness organizations held throughout the year, the Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign uses a pink ribbon as well as the color pink as a worldwide symbol for breast cancer awareness. Second to heart disease, breast cancer is a leading disease responsible for the deaths ofwomen. The disease has become a household term, though few may know how it truly develops within an individual. In an effort to clarify the oncological nature of the disease, the National Breast Cancer Foundation defines it as "a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the breast." This disease is often fatal and is responsible for the deaths of approximately 41,000 women and a prognosis within roughly 253,000 women. For this reason, organizations such as the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation actively seek to spread awareness against the disease and are highly active within the Breast Cancer Awareness Month campaign. Although women are often victimized by the disease, a large minority of men sustain breast cancer and have to go through the same if not similar treatments that women do. In fact, according to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, "an estimated 2,470 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer and approximately 460 will die each year." Such statistics make it essential to society to have a Breast Cancer Awareness Month in which individuals can understand the value of early detection in order to limit the harmful extent of treatment as well as attaining screenings. During this campaign, individuals can also explore treatment options or find smaller to larger means of raising awareness of this disease . The Breast Cancer Awareness campaign is one of many campaigns that seek to decrease the deaths of breast cancer victims and in a broader sense, find a cure and eliminate the disease entirely. According to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, one of their primary goals is to ultimately "reduce the current number of breast cancer deaths by fifty percent in the U.S. by 2026." Such a mission is only possible when the awareness of the disease is at its peak , and individuals decide to contribute to the campaign in an effort to combat the epidemic. The span of a decade is a relatively short period of time to reach this goal but it can be done, one supporter at a time. This October, for the sake of 1 in 8 women diagnosed with cancer, the men who sustain the disease, and the 3 .3 million survivors alive today; make a change, spread awareness, and contribute. . . .@wilkesbeacon • savannah.pinnock@wilkes.edu _,,_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _..., Email us! andre.spruell@wilkes.edu �Sports The Beacon - October 24, 2017 19 Sports WSOC: Towlen's goal lifts Lady Colonels WTEN: Lady Colonels win 10 of 11 in victory over #18 Misericordia MAC individual championships By Kirsten Peters Staff Writer On Oct. 18, the Wilkes University Lady Colonels beat No. 18 Misericordia University 1-0 in an intense, defensive battle between the two statistically-best defensive teams in the Middle Atlantic Conference (Freedom). Junior Nicolette Towlen scored the only goal of the game, giving the Lady Colonels a 1-0 lead during the 29th minute of play. Sophomore Jessica Egan cleared the ball from Wilkes's defensive end 28:15 into play. Senior Ema Sabovic kicked the ball just in front of the middle field line, causing Towlen to have to race against two ofMisericordia's Lady Cougars to get to the right side box. With the goalkeeper running towards Towlen to try and take away her angle, Towlen shot the ball to score the only goal of the night, making that her second goal of the season and the eighth of her career. When reflecting on her goal, Towlen said, "The threw ball came and -I knew I had the defense beat - I just knew it was going in after that." With a grin on her face, Towlen noted, "I don't really remember much after that." But even if Towlen doesn't remember, Head Coach John Sumoski does, he said, "We did what we needed to do coming into the game. Nikki had a great goal and ran her butt off the entire game, so it was awesome." With 61 minutes of play left after Towlen 's goal, the game became a battle ofthe defenses. Junior goalkeeper Courtney Stanley blocked a shot by Jackie Stevens at the 82:39 mark, stopping the Cougars from having any more shot opportunities for the remainder of the game. This gave Stanley five saves for the game and her seventh shutout of the season, moving her into a tie for second in program history for shutouts in a season. After winning this conference road game, Wilkes has improved its record to 10-22 overall and to 4-1-0 in the · conference. Misericordia, being ranked at No. 18 by the United Soccer Coaches Poll and No. 3 in the region, has taken a hit to their record, falling to 11-3-2 overall and 4-1 , the same as the Lady Colonels, in the conference. With only two MAC Freedom games remaining, there are four teams tied at 4-1 in the conference: . Wilkes, Misericordia, Eastern and DeSales. After the win to tie the Lady Colonels and the Cougars in the conference, Sumoski commented on the rigor of conference games, noting; "Well, conference games are always going to be tough games. They're usually only one or two goal games." Although Sumoski acknowledged the anticipated challenges of conference games, he also noted that the Lady Colonels always set out to take care of what they can control ahead of time. "We had a very good scouting report coming in," explained Sumoski. "We've seen Mis. a lot, so I thought we were very prepared and knew that we were going to weather a bit of a storm at times because they have some girls who can really strike the ball well." Overall, Towlen's goal and a solid defensive performance by the Lady Colonels led the team to victory over the Misericordia Lady Cougars. Oct.18 Wilkes 1, Misericordia 0 WilkesTO- ' I Misericordia ' 0' 0 -'0 First half - I. WIL Nicolette Towlen (unassisted), 28:15. Second half - No scoring. Shots - WIL 4, MIS 16. Saves - WIL 5 (Courtney Stanley); MIS 2 (Alyssa Pojero). Corner kicks - WIL 3, MIS 7. ~ @wilkesbeacon - , Kirsten.Peters@wilkes.edu By Amber Grohowski Staff Writer first title as a Colonel at the tournament, coming out on top in the title match. Markle advanced in the semi-finals before beating • Wilkes women's tennis competed in FDU-Florham's Mia Capozzoli in the finals. the Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) Sarah Malone was the second rookie Individual Championships, to achieve her first title. At hosted at both Kirby Park and No. 7 singles, she won over Wilkes University. The Lady Steven son's Reoecca Connelly Colonels took 10 of 11 titles in the semi-finals, setting her during the weekend of Oct. 13up against DeSales' Gabby 14. Serratore in the finals where They swept the doubles she came out with the crown. category, but fell short in Brittany Stanton took second just one singles title, taking place at No. 5 singles. Stanton six out of seven possible fell short to Messiah's Amanda championships there. Adamsin the finals. Jordan Vasarkovy, at No. Vasarkovy Women's tennis had all four Photos Courtesy of 1 singles, locked in her third doubles teams demolish their Wilkes Athletics consecutive title, rising above opponents, and earn their titles Albright's Mara Trifoi in the in the MAC tournament. semi-finals, and conquering Vasarkovy/Saliyev, at No. 1 her match up against King's doubles, earned an 8-1 victory Emily Fernandez in the finals. in the finals, grasping their first Francesca Varela-Seri followed title as a pair. Vasarkovy, taking the No. 2 At No. 2, Zielinski/Varelaspot, competing against Desales' Seri conquered with an 8-3 win Amber Achenbach in the semiagainst FDU-Florham. With finals, where Varela-Seri swept this win, the duo clutched their past Achenbach. She earned her first crown together as well. second consecutive title when she Markle/Stanton, at No. 3 defeated Hannah Summerson of Varela-Seri doubles, claim the crown with Lycoming in the finals. --- - aw8-3 win in the finals. Dana Saliyev triumphed over At No. 4 Doubles, Nicole Lycoming's Kaitlin Hallabuk Gaetani and Courtney in her semi-final matchup and McCowan attributed to the Misericordia's Linsey Parks in doubles' success, earning their the finals, securing the No. 3 title with an 8-3 victory. spot. Her accomplishments Wilkes women's tennis will snagged herself a second return to action in March, straight title. when they travel to Hilton At No. 4, Laura Zielinski also Head Island, SC during their earned a title at the tournament annual spring break trip. After by breezing past Messiah's that, they'll begin their spring Saliyev Emily Wichert in the semischedule. finals, and coming up successful in the finals ~ @wilkesbeacon against Allyson Wolf ofFDU-Florham. • Amber.Grohowski@wilkes.edu Dagney Markle at No. 6, earned her r �..J Sports Tlw Beacon - October 24, 2011 20 Nick Doyle to help nten's basketball as new assistant coach By Ashton Gyenizs Asst. Sports Editor Wilkes University men's basketball has added a new assistant coach, Nick Doyle, as they look to build on their previous season. He replaces the outgoing Stefan Thompson. Thompson previously held the titles of Assistant Basketball Coach and Director of Intramurals. Doyle will assume those same duties. In his college career, Doyle played for Virginia Wesleyan College under Wilkes alum, Dave Macedo '96. At VWC, he started and significantly contributed to a final four team in 2015. He played every game that season in which he averaged, 7.3 points and 2.1 rebounds per game. He also shot for 48 percent from three point range that season. He started his first 13 games of his senior season. He averaged 10.9 points per game until he suffered a season-ending injury. Prior to his position as the assistant men's basketball coach, Doyle was a graduate assistant at Lynchburg College, coaching basketball and earning his master's degree in educational leadership as well. He became interested in a position coaching at Wilkes after meeting men's basketball head coach, Coach Izzi Metz, and . learning about the history of Wilke!' prep~ through his own college head coach, Dave "You can't take days off and I'm just Macedo, who attended and played basketball trying to bring that to Wilkes," said Doyle. for Wilkes University. Doyle believes that he "Hearing him talk about the will be able to transfer history and the competition the knowledge that he and the culture around this has learned from his head campus, it was like something coach, Macedo, will be very I wanted to be apart of," said applicable and helpful to the Doyle. "I thought I would be current basketball players at lucky to have this opportunity Wilkes University. to be at Wilkes." On top of th~ aspect of the Doyle's college coach and game Doyle has learned from he had a strong relationship, Macedo, he also feels that which is how Doyle found out his experiences in the south about the opportunity to get a and with both division one coaching position at Wilkes and three will allow him to Nick Doyle University and become apart 9ffer more to the team here. Photo Courtesy of of the history of the Colonel "I think it's definitely going Wilkes Athletics men's basketball team. "You can 't take to help me getting to know "I think he really influenced the guys and meet the guys me saying this would be a days off and I'm and bringing them a different good position for me to be in, • • b • aspect of the game, most especially right out of college. ] USt trying to r,ng of these guys are from the He really looked out for me that to Wilkes. " northern part of the country and also taught me everything and me being from Virginia, I know about the game," said Doyle. it's just a whole different game," said Doyle, His own coach taught him a positive work "People think differently and I think I could ethic, how to compete and how to not take bring a whole different perspective to them days off. Doyle explained how he just wants coming from both division one and division to bring that positive outlook on the game to three." the basketball players at Wilkes. The new assistant coach for Colonel men's basketball believes he has a lot to offer and bring to the table that could overall benefit the team. He really feels that giving them a different perspective will assist their game as well as help with what the players need in order to be successful on the court and in the classroom. Doyle looks to be a major part of the team's success this season and for seasons to come. Helping individuals and the team as a whole reach their potential is something he is truly excited for. "I am really excited, now that practices have started, being on the court with the guys, watching them set their goals and actually achieve their goals," Doyle said, "I'm also looking forward to having my hand in helping them reach what they want to reach in their potential on and off the court. It will bring me joy when they reach their potential. Helping them achieve their goals is something I will strive for." As the season progresses, Doyle will surely be their to assist and push the men's basketball team here at Wilkes University in order to get them to be the best that they can be this season. ~ ~ @wilkesbeacon Ashton.Gyenizs@wilkes.edu Wilkes Fall Sports Schedules Field Hockey x-9/2 vs. Susquehanna, L 3-4 (OT) x-9/3 vs. Ithaca, L 1-2 9/6 vs. Marywood, W 4-3 (OT) 9/9 @ Arcadia, L 2-5 9/ 13 vs. Keystone, W 4-0 9/ 16 vs. Alvemia, L 1-4 9/19 vs. Moravian, W 4-3 •9/23 @ Eastern, L 0-5 9/26@ U. of Scranton, L 3-5 •9130@ FDU-Florham, L 2-3 10/4 vs. Eliz.abethtown, L 0-1 • 10/7 vs. Desales, W 1-0 10/11 @ Widener, W 3-2 (OT) •10/ 14 vs. Manhattanville, W 2-0 •10/ t8 @ King's, W 2-1 •t0/21 vs. Del. Valley, W 5-2 *10/26 vs. Misericordia, 7:00 P.M. *MAC Freedom x-Connie Harnum Classic (4th place) Record: 8-8 (MAC-F 4-2) Home games @ Schmidt Stadium Football Men's Soccer Women's Soccer Record: 0-7 (MAC 0-6) 9/ 1 vs. PSU-Berks, W 3-2 (OT) 9/3 vs. Marywood, L 0-1 9/5 @ Valley Forge, W 5-0 9/9 @ Moravian, L 0- 1 9/ 14 @ Summit, L 0-2 9/ 16 @ Lebanon Valley, L 0-4 9/20 vs. Susquehanna,W 1-0 (OT) 9/23 vs. Stevenson, W 3-0 9/27 @ U. of Scranton, L 0-3 *9/30 @ Delaware Valley, W 3-2 10/4 vs. Lancaster Bible, W 2-0. * I 0/7 vs. FDU-Florham, L 0-1 • 10/ 11 vs. King's, L 0-1 *10/ 14 @ Desales, T 0-0 (2OT) • 10/ 17 @ Misericordia, L 1-3 • I 0/21 vs. Eastern, W 1-0 (2OT) 10/25 vs. Penn College, 7:00 P.M. * I 0/28 @ Manhattanville, 3 :30 P.M . Home games @ Schmidt Stadium *MAC Freedom *MAC Freedom Record: 7-8-1 (MAC-Free. 2-3-1) Record: 10-2-3(MAC-Free.4-l-1) 9/2 @Muhlenberg, L 19-62 *9/9 vs. Lebanon Valley, L 0-36 *9/15 vs. Delaware Valley, L 14-34 *9/23 @Misericordia, L 14-43 *9/30 @ Lycoming, L 7~34 •x-10/7 vs. Widener, L 7-30 . *l0/2l@FDU-Florham,L31-49 • 10/28 @Albright, 1:00 P.M. •y-11/4 vs. Stevenson, 12:00 P.M. *z-11/11 @King's, 12:00 P.M. *MA C x-Homecoming y-Friends and Family Day & Senior Day z-Mayor 's Cup Results as of Oct. 21 Home matches @ Schmidt Stadium 9/ 1 vs. PSU-Berks, T 1-1 (2OT) 9/4 vs. Muhlenberg, W 2-1 9/9 @ Marywood, W 5-3 9/ 13 vs. William Patterson, W I~ v 9/ 16 vs. Penn College, W 3-0 9/20 @ Susquehanna, L 0-1 9/23 vs. Arcadia, W 1-0 9/26 @ U. of Scranton, T 0-0 (2OT) *9/29 @ Delaware Valley, W 2-0 I 0/3 @ Stockton, W 2-0 * I 0/6 vs. FDU-Florham, W 3-1 •10110 vs. King's, W 1-0 • I 0/ 14 @ Desales, L 0-2 • 10/ 18 @ Misericordia, W 1-0 * I 0/21 vs. Eastern, T 0-0 (2OT) 10/24 @ SUNY-Cortland, 7:00 P.M. . * l 0/28 @Manhattanville, I :00 P.M. �The Beacon - October 24, 2017 Sports 21 Colonel athletics in brief: the last two weeks of Wilkes fall sports By Alex Kielar Staff Writer Oct.9 WVB: Senior Madison Scarfaro leads the Lady Colonel's to 3-1 victory over Marywood with a career-high 16 kills. Set scores were 2520, 25-19, 21-25, and 25-21. Oct. IO WSOC: Sophomore Delfina Bracchi hit a second half free kick to propel the Lady Colonels to a 1-0 victory over rival King's. Junior goalie Courtney Stanley made two saves, one with just over three minutes left to record her seventh shutout in the last nine games. Oct. II FH: Senior Marissa Surdy hits the gamewinner 7:59 into overtime for her third goal of the game as the Lady Colonels defeat Widener 3-2. WVB: Lady Colonels fall to Desales 3-1 with set scores 18-25, 27-25, and 26-28. Sophomore Jamey Mikovich led the match with 19 kills, senior Alexis Morgan led the match in assists with 41. MSOC: Sophomore Cole Hefner is unable to capitalize on a tremendous opportunity as he beats the King's goalkeeper but hits the crossbar in a closely contested 1-0 defeat. Junior goaltender Tim Gallagher made five saves for the losing Colonels. Oct.14 FH: Junior Hayley Gayoski made both goals for the Lady Colonels in a 2-0 win over Manhattanville, assisted by Junior Megan Kane and Senior Marissa Surdy. Junior goaltender Dallas Kendra made one save for her sixth victory of the season. MXC: Freshman Blade Tirado led the Colonels with a time of 28:23.0 to come in 88th place overall as the Colonels placed 18th of 25 teams at the Gettysburg Invitational. WXC: Freshman Autumn Pedron leads the · Lady Colonels with a time of 26:58.2 to place 148th overall. The team placed 25th out of 31 teams, with five runners setting season-best times. WSOC: The Lady Colonels fail to find the back of the net in a 2-0 loss against DeSales as their four-game winning streak is snapped. Shots on goal were equal in the contest with goalie Courtney Stanley making four saves for the Lady Colonels. MSWIM: Led by freshman Justin Burda, freshman Jared Byrne, and the relay team of freshman Mike Pettit, freshman Tyler Deters, and junior Chase Osborne,. the Colonels finished first of four teams with 752 points at the Colonel Splash and Dash Invite. WSWIM: The Lady Colonels finished third with a total of 330 points, with Freshman Abby Keating setting new program records in the 100 butterfly and the 100 IM, finishing first with a time of 1:04.31 and third with a time of 1:05.88, respectively. MSOC: The Colonels play to a doubleovertime draw versus DeSales behind seven saves from junior goalkeeper Tim Gallagher for his fifth shutout of the season. Oct.15 WTEN: See page 19. MGOLF: The Colonels finished in seventh place at the 2017 Gino Biondi Memorial Invitational with a two-day core of 676. Senior Alex Anderson led all Colonel scorers with a· four-over 75 on day two and a combined 156 for the tournament. Oct.17 WVB: The Lady Colonels completed a 3-0 shutout victory of Delaware Valley with a 25-19 set three victory, overcoming an early 9-5 deficit in what would be the final set. Sophomore Jamey Mikovich led the match with 12 kills and 20 digs. Senior Alexis Morgan led the match with 28 assists. The Lady Colonels won the first two sets, 25-18 and 26-24, respectively. MSOC: Tim Gallagher makes four saves in a 3-1 defeat at Misericordia. Freshman Shane Henehan found the back of the net for his first career goal in the 60th minute for the Colonels only goal of the contest. Oct.18 WSOC: See page 19. FH: Junior Haley Gayoski found the back of the net with under two minutes left in the game to propel the Lady Colonels to 2-1 victory over rival King's. Gayoski also hit the tying goal in the 47th minute assisted from junior Megan Kane. Junior Dallas Kendra made three saves in the victory. Oct. 20 WVB: On the first night of the Colonel Clash Tournament, the Lady Colonels dropped a pair of 3-0 matches to Morrisville State College and Catholic University of America. Senior Alexis Morgan recorded her tenth double-double this season with 23 assists and 15 digs. MSWIM: The Colonels fell to Arcadia 14244 with all racers and relay teams finishing in no more than second place for the Colonels. The 200 free relay team of freshman Jared Byrne, sophomore Tyler Weatherby, freshman Tyler Deters, and freshman Nick Martino finished with a time of 1:33.41, just over one second shy of first place. WSWIM: Fresliman Abby Keating takes first place in the 200 IM with a time of2:24.92, but the Lady Colonels fall 136-42 at Arcadia. 200 medley relay team of Keating, junior Morgan Williams, junior Allie Aspey, and sophomore Kyleigh Smeltzer finished second with a time of2:05.38. Oct.21 FH: It might have been Senior Day, but it would the youth doing most of the scoring. Junior Megan Kane (2), freshman Maddie Kelley (1) and sophomore Gianna Gennetts (1) scored four out of the five goals. Senior Marissa Surdy rounded out the scoring action. FB: In a what was expected to be an opportunity for the Colonels to pull off their first win, the FOU-Florham Devils bad other plans in the MAC contest, defeating Wilkes 49-31. MSWIM: The Colonels snatched their first victory of the season over Mount Saint Mary, 152-97. The relay team of sophomore Anthony Stampone, freshman Nick Martino, sophomore Tyler Weatherby and freshman Jared Byrne set a program record in the SC. free relay in 7:58.81. WSWIM: The Lady Colonels fell to Mount Saint Mary in their home opener, 151-79. The relay team of junior Morgan Williams, sophomore Kyleigh Smeltzer, freshman Abby Keating and junior Allie Aspey took second in the 200 medley relay in 2:07.07. Keating also finishes with two victories on the day, 50 freestyle in 27.36 and 500 freestyle in 5:43.02. ~pey placed first in the 100 butterfly with a trme of 1:09 .34. MSOC: Alvaro Fernandez-Maldonado nets his first career goal with just 52 seconds remaining in the second overtime .to lead Wilkes to a 1-0 win over Eastern. It was the first victory over Eastern since 2009. WSOC: After 110 minutes of action, none of the combined 25 shots between the Lady Colonels and Eastern would find the net. The game ended in a tie after double overtime. ~ ~ @wilkesbeacon Alex.Kielar@wilkes.edu Wilkes Fall Sports Schedule-s Men's Tennis 9/ 16 vs. Keystone, W 9-0 vs. Messiah, W9-0 9/16 &9/17@BloomsburgTourney 9/30 vs. Penn College, W 9-0 9/30 & 10/ I @ !TA Regionals 10/21 & 10/22 @MAC Individual Tounarnent (@ Ralston Athletic Complex) Record: 3-0 Women's Tennis 9/ I 6 vs. Messiah, W 9-0 9/23-9/25 @ ITA Regionals 9/30 vs. Penn College, W 9-0 10/3@ U of Scranton, W 8-1 10/14 & 10/15@ MAC Individual Tounament (10 of 11 championship crowned) Home matches@Ralston Athletic Complex Record: 3-0 Results as of Oct. 21 Men's Cross Country 9/1 @Misericordia Invite (8th place) 9/9 @Dutch. Invite (6th place) 9/23 @Aggie Open (4th place) 9/30@0.:kinot~-l.aq!hMe(l3thpace) 10/7@ Desales Invitational (11th place) 10/14 @Gettysburg Invitational (18th place) 10/28 @ MAC Championships (Delaware Valley) I 1:15 a.m. 11/11 @NCAA Mideast Regional. (Newville, PA) 12:00 p.m. Women's Cross Country 9/ l @Misericordia Invite (7th place) 9/9@ Dutch. Invite (8th place) 9/23 @ Aggie Open (9th place) 9/30@IJrldn.im ~-Longlnvile (2litpace) 10/7@ Desales Invitational (15th place) 10/14 @Gettysburg Invitational (25th place) !0/28@MAC Championships (Delaware Valley) 10: 15 a.m. 11/11 @NCAA Mideast Regional, (Newville, PA) 11:00 a.m. Womens Volleyball x-9/2 vs. Widener, L 0-3 vs. Bridgewater, L 0-3 x-9/3 vs. Wesley, L 1-3 vs. Simpson, L 0-3 9/7 vs. Clarks Summit, W 3-1 9 /9 vs. Haverford, L 0-3 vs. PSU-Berks, W 3-0 *9/13 vs. Eastern, L 1-3 9/16 vs. Immaculata, W 3-0 vs. PSU-Harrisburg, W 3-2 *9/19@ Manhattanville, L 2-3 9/21 @Moravian, L 0-3 9/23 vs. Wesley, L 0-3 @ Rutgers-Camden, L 2-3 *9/27 vs. FDU-Florham, L 2-3 9/30 vs. PSU-Behrend, L 1-3 @ PSU-Altoona, L 1-3 *10/3@ King's, L 0-3 10/5 vs. Lancaster Bible, L 1-3 Womens Volleyball (conta) 10/7 vs. Lebanon Valley, W 3- 1 vs. Rutgers-Newark, 3-0 10/9 vs. Marywood, W 3-1 • 10/ II vs. Desales, L 1-3 *10/ l 7 @Delaware Valley, W 3-0 y-10/20 vs. Morrisville State, L 0-3 y-vs. Catholic Uni. of America, L 0-3 y-10/21 vs. Kean, L 0-3 y-vs. Moravian, L 2-3 •z-10/25 vs. Misericordia, 7:00 P.M. 10/28 vs. Rutgers-Camden 11 :00 A.M. vs. Utica, 3:00 P.M. *MAC Freedom x-Puerto Rico Clasico (0-4) y-Colonel Clash Tournament (0-4) z-Senior Night Home matches @ Marts Center Record: 8-20 (MAC-F 1-5) r �_J The Beacon - October 24, 2017 Sports .. ' J {.. , 22 ..l ... @lS • ( t ; ) ~ -~ I The Beacon: Male Athlete of the Week 10/2-10/15 Why Jared Bryne, J¥8S ~ Jared Bryne go( his collegiate swiptming career off to a fast .start where he broke the program recoi;d fur 200 freestyle in 1:50.63 and 100 freestyle in 49.86 in the season opener against \'V'illiam Patterson on.Oct. 7, He was the fitst swimmer to finish the 100 freestyle in under_50 seconds. Bryne also set a new program mark in the 100 ·- individual. medley in 57.891n th'e inaugural Colonel Splash and Dash Invitational on Oct. 14. What head coach Marie Barnes said; ' Jared isa tru.e student-athlete. He not only ' wor~ hard in the classroom but also in the pobl Me steps up to any~k or cliallenge/ goal yowset for him., He is usu.ally the first OllCc in the pool an'1 tpe lll$f one out He is one of those athletes that come along only on~ every decade or .so. ·He will and has already changed the face and name ofWilkes swimming." ,. Nanie: Jared Byrne What d• "Be Colonel" mean torou! .Yqr; Fxesb,man ,) 'am part of a.small schoot but it is filled Major: Pre-:- Pharmacy with sm~ big.schools. Hometown: Lancaster,.Ra. it· !>t:hiin ii: Perin HS'' .. . foJ'ours:elves; mW ' , . If as lean. Favoritenieal to eauefampus! Breakfast at ~ night. Bspedally after a hard practi~ ( A quote ydliave your life byr haie,dinner,with a famous =:~~lr-:'I~H'!it1it be? Favorite professor! Bernie Kovacs. I have never laughed so · hard.i n class until I met him. He also loves what he does and makes a boring class entertaining. "Just because,you doJ{t have 100% does not Anyone-to give a shout-out to? mean you cant give 100% of what you do The whole swim team, Eason, Ilia and have."- Dan Lwnas Coach. Editor's note: This year's Athlete of the Week is merit-based. Don't agree with our selection? Let us know on Twitter: @WilkesBeacon Additionally, at the end of the academic year, we will post a reader poll to crown an "Athlete of the Year". Full qualification critera and more information can be found on our website: www.thewilkesbeacon.com �e Why Marissa Slttdy'WIIS ~ Matjssa Surdy . . Widener on Oct. 11. HeE thml goal .• bat trick against also -~qp the f dynamic as we id.fin the Fc~g(IH&il't -' . the fessors. in the Wilkes N ~ ~ - Wjthoutthededi~ rofesson at \\'ilkes. playing a ~ for mewotilddtha-ve been~. 'lhey 8_!> out of theu- way to make sched.tdd ~ e s so I could be at.games or practices and I will forever be ~ to the school for allowing me to achieve such an amazing major while still playing mysport. •. Othet'intetatsor._...offoftlle6elctt I enjoy photography and reading. ht after ~ e are to move to -.pursue a career as an ...,..... ,,,.......cy roorn nurse. Favorite buil!:in campus? My: favorite b · on caappus is Cohen. The remod in the labs makes learning moreaijoyable. Most inflaential~ in yourlifef ¥Y sister, she is my rock and my best ·end. She ~me r,undecl and OQ rilht path aitd shes always there for wlienever I need her. .-~~~:atobe~ ~~finttt:.eyhagf .Most influential ~ in,flOUI' Jifet ¥Y sister. She is my rdek'and~best friend. She~ me l(ouaded and on the rilht path• shes always there for me-wienever I need her. Hopeefor _ _ _ _ Continue o u r ~ to playofls. · Fa'fOl'ite meal to eat •campa? POUswraps Editor's note: This year's Athlete of the Week is , meri.t-based. Don't agree ith our sekction? Let w know 011 Twitter: @WifkesBeacrm Additionally, at the em/ oft.he academic year, we"will post a reader poll o crown an "Athlete of the Year ... Full ,qualificatio1t critera and more infarmatio_n ca.fl be Jound on our webite: www.thewilkesbeacon.com r �_J The Beacon - October 24. 2017 24 :BEACON . fat. 19J6 Pa. ewspapcr Association Member The news of today reported by the Journalists of tomorrow. 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V!;.i.(h~.i''Lnt ,·t1 , t;~:h ,dill:'1;,:r -::•.H:l r._r:1· 1 , Jlit 'l~.•f1S::..,f't ?li:5-:.:ei... l )l Hll.f: vLir l\TfJ. JcLq:< i,((:' sand·t •Hi,._-! l r,,,.:_-, ·)~ ~1<d=.un, ,';} ;i;rn nt rlllil?.t. [.;11·,, <k•t~')rcT-;. t \ ;t1,;!1!·~- Bit i-:::('l , • 1 Lit :iL.t Freshmen and all maJors welcome! � 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 2017 October 24th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2017 October 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/052a94c3458630a33eeeaa1163a337cb.pdf 31f4c152d0290b8b613e03725d190fe2 PDF Text Text The Beacon - November 7, io 17 w EACON Est.1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member Volume 71, Issue 09 Local business looking for volunteers for Dinners for Kids program By Cabrini Rudnicki News Editor A local business is lo~ng for college student volunteers for its non-profit program that donates meals to local children. Dinners for Kids is a program dedicated to delivering meals to children in the Wyoming Valley. The program sta_rted in 2011 and was founded by David Tevet, owner of the local restaurant Ollie's in Edwardsville. The program, which is made up of mostly retirees and those over 65, is currently looking for new college student volunteers to deliver meals. The program recently expanded its program to Dan Flood Elementary School in Wilkes-Barre and needs drivers from the area. The program is currently delivering to around 80 children. The group meets every Monday, Wednesday and Friday to pack two meals at a time in order. For example, on Monday they pack meals for Monday and Tuesday. The children receive six meals per week year-round. The meals are placed in microwave-safe plastic bowls in order to be reheated later. Arlene Muchler, a retiree volunteer who has been with the program since it first started, explained the process of packaging up the food. • "We pack the meals, and pack the fruit, · and put it in a bag, and then they box them up and deliver them." _ The organization is filled with pride over the meals' healthy components. One recent meal contained two chicken legs, mashed potatoes, carrots and gravy. The drivers go in teams of two, with one person driving and the other person running the food. The drivers participate Tevet visited an elementary school that has a free breakfast program, and cited what he saw there as proof of tlie problem. "The one day, the bus was late so they allowed the kids to bring their food to the classroom, and I saw a kid from pre-k and he walked with a plate loaded with food, with five bananas on, top of it;' Tevet "'The simy(e aift of 6rinaina nutritious mea(s to youna chi(dren in needwi((he(p those kids continue to stay heafrhy and do we(( in school "'They are the next aeneration of co((eae students." on their own schedule, with some drivers only driving once a month, and others participating every week. The food is picked up then delivered every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday around 3 p.m. "Sometimes if [the drivers] are late, the kids start getting nervous, and start thinking maybe they won't get the meals today," said Tevet, founder of the program. He started the program after learning of the child hunger statistics in the area. There are estimates of 10,500 hungry children in the Luzerne county alone. "You see it all the time and you don't realize it, it could be around the corner from your house." remembered. "If a kid like that takes five bananas it means he doesn't get food at home." Tevet also did his own personal research into the types of meals these children are eating, which led him to make it a point to create healthy, m,1tritious dinners. "I went to supermarkets and I asked them, 'What do people buy with food stamps?' and I realized that they said many people with food stamps buy junk food, candy and packaged food," explained Tevet. "I realized that not only do some of [the children] not eat, they eat the wrong food." "There are many, many reasons [for why children are not getting food], but no matter what the reason is, we solve the problem;' said Tevet, explaining the program's philosophy. Schools across the area are noticing the importance of the program, and are considering doing scientific studies into its effectiveness by examining attentiveness and number of absences. "Just making sure a kid doesn't go to sleep hungry is good enough for us;' said Tevet. "But it's the icing on the cake if we get this unjntended consequence of diversing the negative effects of child hunger:' Kristin Osipower, the university's Interfaith Coordinator, spoke on the benefits of volunteering for the program. "The simple gift of bringing nutritious meals to young children in need will help those kids continue to stay healthy and do well in school," she said, "They are the next generation of college students." "It's also very impactful for children to see young adults giving their time to do good things. After all, we all want the same thing -- a happy, healthier and safer world:' For information on volunteering, contact David Tevet at dotevet@epix.net or Kristin Osipower at kristin.osipower@wilkes.edu. PHOTOSON PAGE 12 r �.J The Beacon - November 7, 2017 2 News News - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Have-am sto or •J)!!SS release to sendl Contact the news editor: cabrini.rudnickirn.edu Have an international Thanksgiving Beacon Briefs Complied by Cabrini Rudnicki Take the One Day Stand with Pre-Pharmacy Club Pre-Pharmacy Club will host its annual One Day Stand event in the Student Union Building. The event will take place Nov. 16 during club hours. The table will feature ways to show support to stop smoking around campus and free T-shirts. Faculty and students are asked to consider inviting one or two .international students to their Thanksgiving dinner. This opportunity gives people a chance to share an American holiday with someone from a foreign culture. Contact Georgia Costala at the Center for Global Education and Diversity by phone (ext. 7854) or email (georgia.costalas@wilkes.edu) Be an IEP conversation partner The IEP Conversation Partner program is looking for students and faculty to spend an hour or two a week speaking to international students involved in the intensive English Program. Participants do Support the Wilkes Baseball team at Chipotle not need to plan special activities for their conversation partner, they On Dec. 6, from 4 to 8 p.m there will be a fundraiser at the Wilkes- just need to include them in some of their usual activities. For more Barre Chipotle for the Wilkes Baseball team. Customers must mention information, contact Dr. Kimberly Niezgoda, Kimberly.niezgoda. Wilkes Baseball or show them a photo of their flyer and thep 50 edu. percent of the proceeds will go towards the baseball program. Contact brandon.michael@wilkes.edu if you have any questions Spaghetti Dinner with the Choral Ensembles The Wilkes University Choral Ensembles will be holding their Buy a yellow ribbon annual spaghetti dinner fundraiser. The event will take place Sunday, The Wilkes Veteran's Council will be selling Yellow Ribbons in the Nov.12 from 5 to 7 p.m in the Henry Student Center Ballroom. The .SUB until Nov. 8. Stop by the table and show your support for a family attendees will be treated to a buffet style dinner as well as musical member or a friend who is serving or has served this great nation. The entertainment. Tickets are $10 for adults, and $5 for students and ribbons will cost $1 and will be displayed o n the Greenway during our seniors. Proceeds benefit the Choral Ensembles. Contact Dr. Steven Veterans Day Celebration on Nov. 9. Thomas at steven.thomas@wilkes.edu for more information. Wilkes University Student Government notes By Megan Stanley Staff Writer The Wilkes University Student Government held its weekly meeting on Wednesday. · In the meeting the Students for Environmental Sustainability Club presented their report. The club reported that it had been volunteering in local Pennsylvanian woodlands to help conserve the nature and wildlife. The club has also held fundraisers, in which all donations will go to the PetCo foundation as the club wanted to help all the animals harmed in the recent natural disasters. The club is also aiming to do a joint event with Kings College called 'Recycle Wars' in February 2018. The e~t will include a plastic bottle collection, 'weigh the waste' and garbage art displays. Next on the agenda was the Biology Club report. They told Student Government that members meet every Tuesday and their past event_s included a trip to the Renaissance Fair, hosting a table at the Halloween party on Sunday evening, and they have visited three elementary schools. In the spring the club hopes to host its own Fear Factor event on campus. For fundraisers the club sells dissection kits to freshmen and nurses and before Thanksgiving there will be a bake sale in Stark. The group also involved in highway clean up projects and food drives. There was then a guest report about the new LI.V.E Portal. The new portal will be live Dec. 21 in time for winter intersession. It will be more mobile friendly and more accessible for students and faculty members who have visual impairments. The first order of business was the Student Government recognition of the Student Organisation for Latinos (SOL). SOL have organizations in other universities within the United States and seeks to empower Latino · communities in college campuses. The Wilkes branch of the group aims to bring together the Latino students on campus and raise awareness of Hispanic culture. The group hopes to focus engage in community service that helps those involved with the recent natural disasters. The motion was passed to make SOL a student government recognised club. The second order of business was the Nursing Student Organisation fund request for $3799.64. The fund request is for 15 students to go to the Nursing Student Organization for the state of Pennsylvania. During the convention the students attending will get to hear keynote speakers, attend workshops and meet with hospital representatives. The convention will also be a chance for Wilkes to gain some publicity as the students will be wearing their Wilkes uniforms. The fund request covers registration, banquet, hotel and gas and food costs. The Student Government will vote on the fund request at the next meeting. The Marts Madness event was the third item of business. A partnership event between SAAC and the Spirit Committee will be held in Marts Gym at 9:45 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. to celebrate the start of the basketball season. The event will include performances from the dance and cheer teams, and there will games to win prizes for those who attend. wThe event will cost $937.83. The government passed a motion to cover the cost of the event. · The First Year Foundations (FYF) committee met this week and had the following to report: 88.6% of students received their first course choice for their FYF; however, they are struggling to find professors to teach the courses and there is a concern regarding diversity. They are currently trying to find preventative measures against racism. The operations committee also met this week. The Stark elevator is up and running again and there will be two new elevators after Summer 2018. The residence halls will be closed Nov. 22 and will reopen Nov. 26. @wilkesbeacon megan.stanley@wilkes.edu �t The Beacon - November 7, 2017 3 News Dr. Nicole Pezzino receives Ten Under Ten Award from PPA By Isaiah McGahee Asst. News Editor Wilkes University's own, Assistant Professor of Pharmacy, Dr. Nicole Pezzino was a recipient of this year's Ten Under Ten award, presented by the Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association at their annual conference. The award recognizes the top 10 pharmacists practicing for less than 10 years who demonstrate commitment to advancing the profession, involv~ment in the Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association and other pharmacy associations, and service to their community. The award is presented every three years. In receiving the award, Pezzino was honored alongside several of her former mentors and instructors, something that she believed was one of the most special aspects about receiving the honor. Nominated by a student, Pezzino feels both proud and humbled. "It was definitely unexpected, I was truly honored. I was standing up there with several incredible pharmacists, it was a humbling experience; especially knowing that it was a student that nominated me, and then someone from the board of pharmacy," said Pezzino. "Students are my number one priority, having them nominate me was just incredible." In addition to serving as a professor, Pezzino is also a· practicing community pharmacist. A love for the community and community outreach serve as a driving force behind her actions. She also encourages her students to do the same. "I love doing community outreach events, I love being able to serve the community. It's neat being able to show students the impact that they can make in the community," Pezzino said. Pezzino also brings real world experiences into the classroom, which she believes makes her job as a professor smoother and effective. Her work as a community pharmacist allows for as she says, "seamless blend" of real life and teaching. "It's awesome, because I can blend all of the things that I do, together, to make a mesh of an experience. "As a pharmacist, I see patients and help them manage their medications and then when I go into the classroom, I'm teaching exactly what I'm SEE PEZZINQ, · page 5 Courtesy of Wilkes Marketing Dr. Nicole Pezzino won an award recognizing the top ten pharmacists who have been practicing under ten years. L~b~a Kappa Sigma to hold Turkey Tea Luncheon at S. U.B. By Mad~ie Davis News Editor At 11 a.m on Nov. 8, Wilkes University's Lambda Kappa Sigma will host their annual Turkey Tea Luncheon in the Henry Student Center Ballroom from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lambda Kappa Sigma partnered up with Salvation Army and Lieutenant Melissa Urbaez to head The Tukey Tea Luncheon, a thanksgiving themed fundraising event to help the local jimilies of the Wilkes-Barre area. The luncheon will serve traditional thanksgiving food made by the Lambda Kappa Sigma members. The Turkey Tea Luncheon is one of Megan Sheriff's favo rite events the fr aternity holds. Sheriff is a member of Lambda Kapp a Sigma and a third year pharmacy student at Wilkes. "The purpose of Turkey Tea [luncheon] is to bring the school together to give back to our community;' said Megan Sheriff. "Knowing that we are able to help local families during the holiday season is a rewarding feeling," added Sheriff. Lieutenant Melissa Urbaez added to Sheriff's enthusiasm for the event as this will be her second year partnering with Lambda Kappa Sigma for the luncheon. Lieutenant Melissa Urbaez works with the Salvation Army to help the WilkesBarre community as a whole. "For us at The Salvation Army this is a great opportunity for the community to be made aware of what we do and how we help the Wilkes-Barre community" said Lt. Urbaez "The money that we receive from the funds raised by this luncheon goes right back into the community of WilkesBarre by helping us provide Christmas toys and food to over 500 familie s (1500 children), as well as other services that we offer;' explained Lt. Urbaez. "Melissa divides [th e money raised by the event] up between the families" explained Kacey Knapp. Knapp also clarified that the money is also used "if they need other stuff for the holidays like food and clothing." Lambda Kappa Sigma president Kacey Knapp added her input on the Turkey Tea Luncheon as she has been apart of the past three luncheons. "One of our core values is service," said Knapp "We're not a large group so we try to do little things that can grow into a bigger impact on the society." There will also be a to-go option for those who want to enjoy a turkey dinner and want to help these local families but can't attend the entirety of the luncheon. Tickets to attend the . Luncheon are being sold until Nov. 4 for $10. Ticket sales will be donated to the local Salvation Army to help families around the Wilkes-Barre area. For further information or to purchase a ticket, please contact Megan Sheriff at megan. sheriff@wilkes.edu. --~-- Do you like to keep up with the news? Try writing it! Join the Beacon team Contact us: cabrini.rudni~ki@wilkes.edu ~ @wi lkesbeacon ~ m adelynn. davis@wilkes. edu r . �.J The Beacon - November 7, 2017 4 News Student awarded Collegiate Marching B-and Festival Scholarship By Megan Stanley Staff Writer A Wilkes student was recently awarded the Collegiate Marching Band Festival Scholarship, Senior English major, Rebecca Voorhees, received the $1,000 scholarship after performing at the Collegiate Marching Band Festival on Oct. I at the J. Birney Crum Stadium in Allentown. Voorhees is the First Assistant Drum Major of the Wilkes University Marching Band, The Marching Colonels. Vivace Productions organizes the Collegiate Marching Band Festival and provides workshops that provides a "fresh new look at the art of music and its role in education," according to Vivace Productions website The Collegiate Marching Band Festival Scholarship is funded by Wells Fargo. Upon 'rece1vmg the Scholarship Voorhees said: "It was a really great honor:' "I was really surprised when it happened, we had just finished the show, and when you finish a show you usually get off the field right away so the next group can perform:• "But instead we stood around and I looked around like 'why is this taking so long?' and then they announced my name and the scholarship, so that was a really nice moment - I laughed and cried a lot." There were 36 applicants for the scholarship and Voorhees was selected based upon her GPA and leadership position alongside her submitted essay. In her application essay, Voorhees wrote about her appreciation for Marching Band: "For me [marching band] was _ all about creating a new community, especially since we're such a young band." "I just thought about how important it is to create traditions and build a family, and create that kind of outlet for students to escape school and have a positive experience." Voorhees has been involved in the performing arts since eighth grade and is involved with other marching bands in the area, such as the Skyliners Drum and Bugle Corps. SEE MARCHING BAND, Page 5 Courtesy of Wilkes Marketing From left to right: Courtney J. Beard, program coordinator of Vivace Productions, Rebecca Voorhees; John Villella, president of Vivace Productions. Profile of a New Professor: Meet Dr. Caroline Fortunato By Maddie Davis Staff Writer Dr. Caroline Fortunato, one of the new additions to Wilkes University's biology department, accompanies the other 24 n~est professors who joined wilkes this semester. "I'm an environmental microbiologist;' Dr. Fortunato exclaimed. As an environmental microbiologist, she had traveled across the United States for her research. Dr. Fortunato looked at microbes, specifically in rivers and oceans, and how they affect the environment. "Microbes are the drivers of a lot of processes that happen in the environment;' Dr. Fortunato said as she specifically showed her interest in her past research with microbes. Dr. Fortunato received her BA in Environmental Science and her Masters in Biology both at American University in Washington D.C, which kept her close to her hometown in Philadelphia where she was born and raised. During her undergraduate, Dr. Fortunato found herself interested in fieldwork specifically when she joined an REU program, which funds research opportunities for undergraduates, where collected samples and looked at nutrients in stormwater. "Microbes mediate a lot of the important chemical cycles in the environment." Her research was overall driven by her interest in fieldwork and microbiology. She stressed the importance of microbes in the environment which her research has been driven by. After she attained her PhD from the University of Maryland, - Dr. Fortunato traveled to the west coast and focused on the microbes in the Columbia River that dumped out into estuaries and the Pacific Ocean. She studied how types of microbes from river to ocean gradient on the river on the west coast. Her research career continued in Massachusetts at the Marine Biological Laboratory where she started her postdoctoral apprenticeship. She went with a vast array of different scientist into deep Atlantic Ocean to look at the functions of microbes at hydrothermal vents. After she finished her post-doc research in Massachusetts, Dr. Fortunato taught microbiology labs and biology for non majors at Bridgewater states which got her in the path of a more teacher driven career. "I was looking for a small liberal arts college to teach at," said Dr. Fortunato when she was on the "hunt" for a new job. "I like to have that balance of doing research with undergraduates and teaching undergraduates;' Dr. Fortunato said when reflecting back to her thoughts on Wilkes University as a potential career. Research was one of the deciding factors when she looked for a new job. Dr. Fortunato praised the "strong research program for undergraduates" which attracted her to Wilkes University. Dr. Fortunato took the place of a retired professor this semester where she is currently teaching medical microbiology as well as Biology 121 labs. Next semester she is teaching microbiology for nursing students. The Beacon/ Anthony D'Amico Dr. Caroline Fortunato "I would like to develop some courses that are more on the environment microbiology side" said Dr. Fortunato as well ask looking to start more "environmental part to it" and establish some local field sites here for future undergraduate research. ~ @wilkesbeacon : , madelynn.davis@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - November 7, 2017 News They should know that they can go out and make a difference in the community. My hashtag I like to use is: change the Continued from page 3 world. As pharmacy students at Wilkes doing at the jobsite. It's a seamless . University, though it is a smaller school, blend of what I'm doing. I'm really they can make a huge difference on the teaching what I do, I love it. It's a lot - of work, but it's meaningful work," said . world around them, not only on the state but the country as a whole. I'm a real-life Pezzino. person, so are they... That lets me and Pharmacy wasn't always Pezzino's them both know that they can do it," said passion. As a child, she aspired to be a Pezzino. pre-school teacher and have 50 children. In the future, Pezzino hopes to Although she didn't become a pre-school continue to serve the community, abroad teacher, Pezzino still finds ways to use and at Wilkes. fun and creativity in the classroom. "I hope to have all of our pharmacy She uses props that allows her students students at Wilkes go into the community, to empathize with patients who have and using that hashtag change the world, experience what it is like to have several from the small things they do, even in different medical conditions, which their daily encounters with patients, require pharmaceutical aid. Despite not those things really make a difference. having 50 children, Pezzino is the happy Whether it be changing the timing of owner of two pet dogs. medicines or taking the time to listen to Through her accomplishments, them and talk with them, I think all of Pezzino hopes to continue to make those things have a lot of potential," said a positive impact on the Wilkes Pezzino. community. "I think that (through winning the award), it is a direct reflection on the ~ @wilkesbeacon caliber of students we have at Wilkes. - , isaiah.mcgahee@wilkes.edu PEZZINO, 5 MARCHING BAND, Continued from page 4 Established in 2014, Voorhees is one of the original members of The Marching Colonels: "My first two seasons I was a marching member, I played the saxophone the first year and mellophone the second year. "Last year I was the high brass section leader, so I was in charge of the mellophones and the trumpets, and there was six of us I believe." "Then this past spring I auditioned for drum major and section leader, and I ended up with the assistant drum major position." _ As the First Assistant Drum MaJor, Vorheees works alongside senior history major Courtney MacMonagle who is t~e Head Drum Major and Romeo Rosano, a junior psychology major who is the Second Assistant Drum Major. She explained her role: "'Basically we're kind of the student staff, so we're the step in between a regular marching member and the administrative staff. "It's our job to make sure that rehearsals run well, so we give instruction, monitor progress on the field wherever we can. Our main job is conducting the show." As The Marching Colonels are the only collegiate marching band in the ar~a, Voorhees said that it brings commumty to the university: "I think it makes Wilkes very unique because you have students who feel pressured to go two or three hours away to Westchester or Bloomsburg, and they have huge bands, but I feel this tight knit community is what people are looking for. Here, they get to have a group experience and sti~l feel individually important and thats what a lot -of students have expressed to me." In the future, Voorhees hopes to keep music in her life: "I'm an English major and my concentration is in secondary education. As a teacher I would love to stiO participate in music programs. Even though it's not in my degree, I still have a lot of personal experience. "I can play multiple instruments, I have a lot of passion for music and I think it would be unnatural for it not to be a part of my life moving on from school." ~ @wilkesbeacon - , mefJan.stanley@wilkes.edu r �..J The Beacon - November 7, 2017 News 6 Family Day 2017 1 • I B A vi E ir 11 ol n n, o: cl 0 A C. Cl C p ~ The Beacon/ Cabrini Rudnicki Rebecca Mitchell, '21, with her family at the Create-a-Critter event at the Football Tailgate Lunch on Saturday. The Beacon/ Cabrini Rudnicki The newly dedicated Sordoni Art Gallery featuring Andy Warhol was also opened to families. ti 0 E SI ii ti C: h f< " d 0 0 B s C C (. g C The Beacon/ Cabrini Rudnicki The Main McHale Athletic Center held open cl imb for visiting families. Pictured: Maria Lurch, a junior psychology major. The Beacon/ Cabri ni Rudn icki The Tailgate Lunch offered activit ies like Create-a-Critter, a photobooth, cart icatures, and food. "' t s s �The Beacon - November 7, 2017 Life, Arts & Entertainment 7 Life, Arts & Entertainment Have a story or want your event to be feaQf Contact the Llfe, A&E Editor: amanda.bialek@wiJkes.edu By Shannon O'Connor Assistant LA&E Editor .• It is never too early to start planning for the future. Networking is a great place to start when it comes to internships and careers. According to Forbes Magazine writer Glenn Llopis, "If you are strategic and view networking through an opportunity lens, it can serve as a powerful professional development boot camp experience." Connecting the Dots is a networking opportunity that gets a jump start on planning for your career. On Nov. 2 the alumni office hosted the Connecting the Dots event for the students at Wilk.es University. This event is designed for students to meet with alumni who are experts in their respected fields. Approximately 20 alumni come back for this event to spread their knowledge to Wilkes students. There were groups set up for certain majors including engineering, communication studies, psychology, nursing/medical, business, education and political science/law. When the students entered the event, they went to the group that corresponded to their major. After 45 minutes, the students were then able to move to another group that interested them and converse with those alumni. "It allows the students to network but also have their best interests at heart," Jacqueline Lukas, manager of alumni relations and advancement special projects. Connecting the Dots truly students to get their name out to professionals. Connecting the Dots is an . event that is open for all students. "Anyone can come and network and really show their stuff,' Lukas said. Most of the attending students are juniors and seniors. Some freshmen and sophomores were also present. "It's never too early or too late to start networking;' Lukas said. This event has been a tradition for several years at Wilk.es. Events such as this truly set in stone one of the aspects Wilk.es University relays to its community. Wilk.es makes clear one of its top values is "Nurturing individuals to understand and act on their abilities while challenging them to achieve great things:' There were various prizes for those who attended the Connecting the Dots event. The prizes included T-shirts and business card holders. To top off the evening, there was a raffle and the winner received $50 in dining dollars. . Even though Connecting the Dots is a once-a-year event that takes place every Fall semester, there are other events that are similar to this event. These events are often geared to a particular major, such as psychology or engineering. Even though these events revolve around one major, they still provide many opportunities for students to take advantage of. "We do have other mentoring events that we do throughout the year. The alumni office specifically works with faculty members to have those mentoring events," Lukas said. Lukas said she highly recommends students use these mentoring opportunities to further their future. "I got my job (at Wilke) because I had an internship with .a woman here. It is your skills but also those connections you have;' Lukas said. For any questions about the future Connecting the Dots events or other events that provide mentoring opportunities, please contact the Wilkes University alumni office at alumni@wilkes.edu or at 570-4087787. @wilkesbeacon shannon.oconnor@wilkes.edu Graphic by Todd Espenshade WilkesUniversity invited alumni and students to come together in the Connecting the Dots event hosted by the alumni office. The Beacon/ Madison Kaminski Wilkes students Jess Snyder and George Sidropoulos were able to sit down and meet with Donna Sedor and Jane Adonizio about their future in communication studies. . F �_J The Beacon - November 7, 2017 • 3.4 oz. instant vanilla pudding mix • 2 cups cold milk • 15 oz. can pureed pumpkin • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves • 1 cup vanilla sandwich cookies • 8 oz frozen whipped topping, thawed 8 Life, Arts & Entertainment • 1. Whisk together pudding mix and mix. Let sit for 5 minutes 2. Stir in pumpkin, cinnamon and nutmeg. 3. Crush vanilla sandwich cookies into crumbs. 4. In small cute mason jars layer cookie crumbs, pumpkin pudding and whipped topping. Repeat until you fill the glass. . .. 5. EnJoy Doyo room for col t ·• Submit itt Biale Enten amanda.bialek@ · · . The In " Interested in writing for Life, Arts and Entertainment? Why not try all three? Contact Amanda Bialek at amanda bialek@wilkes.edu IJ Facebook.com/WilkesBeacon 't#' @WilkesBeacon . "Sil have and enjo} solvi1 sped Sin probl fora I mesc An S01 "Ob for growi I feel , find ~ very, andp, in th techrn �L The Beacon - November 7, 2017 9 Life, Arts & Entertainment Career Planning Course offered in Spring 2018 semester By Sarah Matarella Staff Writer Struggling to perfect your resume? Not sure how to go about applying to graduate school or jobs following graduation? Talk to your adviser about implementing the Career Planning course offered by the Wilkes University Career Services into your schedule to plan for future success. "Prior to the class, we will have you complete a survey indicating what your interests are and if you would want to work with an alum, who has a job at your desired workplace. So, in addition to the weekly projects, you can become involved with an alum of your choice for a semester who you will be able to get to know via an informational interview," said Carol Bosack Kosek, director of career services and professor of the Career Planning course. CAR 398 is a one credit course that is offered for the Spring 2018 semester. It is essentially a college course that allows students to clarify their plans for the future regarding their occupations as well as possibly furthering their education with graduate school. Although this class is only offered to juniors and seniors, it is a class that all students may want to consider incorporating into their schedule at some point. ~ ·"I ain continually amazed by how critical · it,iterviewing skills are and how recruiters analyze ·~very word, every look and every gesture that a student makes in an interview scenario. So, we really want to prep people with those skills in a highly competitive era like ours where one organization might be looking for only three top candidates for the position. Students really need to be able to promote their skills and educate professionals on how qualified they are;' said Kosek. This course entails all of the work and tasks that every student will need to carry out upon graduating college and entering the job market. It will allow students to earn credit for work that will already have to be done with added guidance along -~~-- . ' ,. , the way. Assignments include building a resume, filling out example applications, creating cover letters, participating in mock interviews, practicing proper business mannerisms and etiquette, while also learning how to promote themselves in the professional world. "Junior year is often the. best time to take this course. However, if it niust be taken during senior year, first semester is much better to take the course than second semester of senior year to get the best experience. That way they are not sitting in their classes second semester of senior year with an incomplete resume among other students who have everything completed. In addition, the more you practice these things, you begin to figure· out what you enjoy and what you don't enjoy along with your strengths and weaknesses. It is better to figure those things out while you are still in college rather than when you enter the job market like I did," said Lisa Mulvey, coordinator of career services and the assistant professor of this course. Career Services also holds many different types of events around campus throughout the academic_year to help students become familiar with alumni. Events include alumni I_Ilixers, career fairs, internship fairs and fairs geared toward specific majors. These events are helpful if you are unable to implement this course into your schedule. "This class allowed me to connect with alumni in my field of study and benefit from their knowledge and first-hand experience. The skills we are taught will be helpful in transitioning from college to the real world;' said Sarah Hoffman, a junior enrolled in the Career Planning Course. If you need more information about this course or about career development services, contact Career Services at careers@wilkes.edu, 570-408-4060 or visit the second floor of Conyngham Hall. ~ @wilkesbeacon · ~ sarah.matarella@wilkes.edu . fl" 0~5166 • Wilkes ' .~. . • r �.J The Beacon - November 7, 2017 Life, Arts & Entertainment Crafting with SUJ'J'(ies needed: Wire 'Twine or yam '}(or sfue or super s(ue 'FateJfuwers ·'lnstructions: •• 1) Cut ffie wire antisMJ" toflt lieat! 2) Wrc,, ffie wfu,(e circCe with twi~ -rou witr needto s(ue ffie "sinni"9, so ~ t it stays in place.* 3) §fueJab flowers onto ffie twi~ ~ sure tfiey are secured:* 4) '&peat unti(ffie.crown is covered inJ(owers. s) Wear yourJ(ower crownproudfy! 10 �The Beacon - November 7, 2017 Life, Arts & Entertainment 11 Norn! Norn! Norn! Students make and eat dumplings Wilkes University's Asian Cultural Society hosted a dumpling making event where students, faculty and staff could come and make dumplings for free . • Mingzhu Yue prepares dum ,Each person could pick bet!e'~ ~hells for th~ groups to use. yummy fillers. eef or veggie and egg for their tfi1eBeacon/Madison Kaminski Kara Dooner, Victoria Morrison and Jason Percival are enj~y_ing their experience surrounding themselves in a fun and exciting cultural experience. Graphics by Todd Espenshade . r �..J The Beacon - November 7, 2017 12 Life, Arts & Entertainment Wanted: Volunteers for Dinners For Kids The volunteers package food at Ollie's resturaunt in Edwardsville. ·{, The Beacon/ Sean Connelly From left to right: Cindy Levinson, Sandi Fine, Claudia Piczak, and Kathy Howantiz �The Beacon - November 7, 2017 13 Life, Arts & Entertainment . Sandi Fine is one of many retirees volunteering for Dinners for Kids. The program is currently looking for college students. Wilkes University ar n Volunteers package meals for the Dinners for Kids program. Graphics by Todd Epenshade r �.J The Beacon - November 7, 2017 Opinion 14 Opinion a The Legend of Thor in the MCU By Nicholas Filipek Asst. Opinion Editor •• The legends of Thor, the almighty God of thunder in Norse· mythology, have been entertaining audiences for years. The tales of Thor can be traced back to the roman era of ancient history where he and his magical hammer Mjolnir have been defending man from creatures from other realms. In August of 1962 Marvel Comics debuted their version of the Asgardian god of thunder. "Journey in Mystery" #83 was drawn by Jack "The King" Kirby, written by Larry Lieber and was all overseen' by Stan Lee, birthing Thor into new life. Before Chris Hemsworth ("Rush': 2016's "Ghostbusters") picked up the mighty mantle of Thor, Eric Allan Kramer ("Robin Hood: Men in Tights': "American Wedding") wielded the magic hammer in a 1988 television movie "The Incredible Hulk Returns': This was a spinoff movie of the popular 1977 TV series, "The Incredible Hulk" which starred Bill Bixby ("The Courtship of Eddie's Father': "My Favorite Martian") as the brilliant scientist Bruce Banner, and Lou Ferrigno ("Hercules': "Desert Warrior") as the big green rage monster himself, The Hulk. Now nearly 30 years - later Thor and Hulk are back together in their own adventure bringing the action, the funny and the thunder to the silver screen. "Thor: Ragnarok" hit theaters on November 3rd has has caused some booms at the box office. Before we get into the details of reviewing Thor's latest adventure though, let's take a trip down memory lane and revisit the first two movies that got our hero to where he is. Thor (2011 )- The fourth movie to enter the Marvel Cinematic Universe "Thor" was a nice change of pace from what had come before and brought a fresh new side to the "MCU': This was the first in the MCU to delve into the realm of mysticism, while staying grounded using science to translate the ideas of magic. Hemsworth fits the character like a glove fits a hand. The opening sequence where we first see adult Thor strolling into the throne room, ready to accept his kingship, while twirling his hammer smiling is a perfect representation of the arrogance of Thor. It sets the theme for the entire movie, which is a arrogant warrior who must mature into a man and more importantly, into a ki,ig. Thor's .father Odin, played by Anthony Hopkins ("Silence of the Lambs~ "The Mask of Zorro") banishes Thor to Midgard (Earth) and strips him of his power so he may learn some humility from us mere mortals. Upon arriving he meets Jane Foster, Erik Selvig and Darcy Lewis played by Natalie Portman ("Star Wars Episodes 1-3': "Black Swan"), Stellan Skarsgard ("Good Will Hunting", "Deep Blue Sea") and Kat Dennings ("Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist': "Two Broke Girls") respectively. It is with his new friends help that Thor is able to regain Mjolnor and his power in time to get back to Asgard in time to stop his ....SPOILERS! .... half brother Loki, played by Tom Hiddleston ("Kong: Skull Island", "Crimson Peak"), from accomplishing his trickster plot. The movie on a whole is good, but not too great. I think it's a hard concept for people to get behind. We like to go to the movies to see ourselves represented on the screen, at least to some degree, and the god of thunder doesn't lend itself to that. If you can manage to detach yourself from the real world, and just go on "the ride" just for the sake of going, you can enjoy this movie. Thor: The Dark World (2013)- Making a sequel to a successful movie is no secret in Hollywood, but making it equally as successful seems to be the trick to learn. By all accounts this movie was indeed a success. It made a lot of money and the fans like it, well except this one. The first movie just did not give me anything that I liked enough that I would want more of it, thus seeming unworthy from the start for a sequel. This less than . �.., The Beacon - November 7, 2017 The Legend of Thor cont. exciting follow up is just that though, more of the same. We enter in again with Jane Foster (Portman) desperately searching for the same anomalies to lead that led her to meet Thor in the first place. While out on an expedition she is transported to a different dimension where she becomes infused with a powerful entity known as the Aether. An enemy from the past, a dark elf named Malekith, played by Christopher Eccleston ("The Others': "G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra) wants this powerful Aether to exact revenge. It is incredibly unclear of why Malekith was not searching for the Aether himself this whole time. He was just floating around in space waiting until someone else found it and then put his plan into motion. It is just a plot hole big enough to drive a truck through that's just off-putting to me. The first movie is a classic origin story with a clear beginning, middle, and end. This movie however seems to be the same as Malekiths ship, just drifting along with ! .... Opinion no clear direction. Every now and again they throw in some action scenes but none of them really have a point. Even the grand finale scene, which normally should be a spectacle, was treated as a big joke. Most of the humor in the movie comes on those last few seconds as Darcy (Dennings) and her assistant are caught up in the commotion. This battle too just ends abruptly with Thor putting a stop to action in a fashion that made you wonder, "why didn't he just do that in the first place" After this movie I would have sworn that ,they would never make another standalone Thor movie, but I was proven wrong. Thor: Ragnarok (2017)- If you couldn't tell from the first two reviews, these particular story lines in the MCU are not my favorite. As a kid growing up reading comic books I do not think I ever actually picked up a Thor book. Thor was always just a background in the Avengers series. With that being said I do have to admit that this most recent outing of the character in a standalone flick is my favorite, though I do not know if this counts as a pure standalone movie. This movie plays more like a buddy comedy, between Thor and Hulk, than a serious action movie, but it is still a Marvel comic book movie so bet that there are still amazing action sequences. Mark Ruffalo ("Shutter Island': "Spotlight") who plays Bruce Banner and the green gamma ray ridden rebel alter ego Hulk, has stated that he does not see a standalone Hulk film anywhere in the future, hence his team up with Thor. I think this addition was what makes the movie so successful; the audience gets a human aspect that we can all connect with through Banner, that just was not present in the first two films. The other big step up from the previous Thor movie was the villain. Cate Blanchett ("The Curious Case of Benjamin Button': "The Lord of the Rings") gets to really cut loose while bringing "Hela, Goddess of Death'' to life. It is Hella's return to Asgard that causes the plotline of the movie to unfold, so the entire movie rests on her should to say the least. Blanchett brings her A-game and walks the line of delivering gold and chewing the scenery seamlessly. 15 With the help of Karl Urban ("Dredd': "Star Trek") playing Skurge "The Executioner" the pair brings a sense of doom and urgency to the movie that keeps the plot moving. The addition of Jeff Goldblum ("Jurassic Park': "Independence Day") had me really excited upon hearing the casting news but I ended up being a bit disappointed. He didn't do anything wrong, he played his part well; it's just that there was really no need for his part in the movie. On the contrary, Tessa Thompson ("Dear White People': "Creed") did a fantastic playing Valkyrie and made me want to go and find a Thor book to read more about her character. She was absolutely fierce, and raw while being playful and just downright cute during some scenes. The absolute showstopper in this movie was Loki {Hiddleston). Like almost every movie he is in, Heddleston is charming and believable, even as the god of mischief. At this point I hope they end up making an entire movie surrounded around Loki and an adventure he had away from his half brother. r �.J The Beacon - November 7, 2017 16 Opinion Should there be stricter rules for how coaches treat players? By Brandon Belfanti Opinion Editor .• The job of a coach is to prepare a player to compete. The requirements may vary sport to sport, but where is the line? When does a coach become more than he should be or even more so when a team needs him to be? I have participated in organized sports since I was able to walk. In this regard I have been under the authority of a coach for nearly my entire life, and have seen all fonns that they come in. Good,.bad, average, and all in between. It was made clear from the start that there must be complete trust in my coach for there to be any achievements. Likewise he had to trust in me and my teammates' abilities for their to be a structure to our game and relationship. The idealistic coach is actually quite amusing. One that cares just enough, but isn't popping out of bushes on your way to class. One that will scream, but only when he should. One that is there for just you, but also the rest of the team. In these regards a perfect coach is a hard thing to achieve and all depends on what that coach seeks. · Let me put it this way; There are coaches who want to win, and then there are coaches who want to win in only a certain way. We all have competed against the team who is literally just on the field of play to win. No emotion, no communication, and just positions with a number. This is accompanied by a coach who would surely see a number before a name. By definition he has done his job. Has he actually though? The best coaches I have ever had nave given me way more than a number and some routes. I was given life lessons that correspond to every other aspect of my life. Along with that came relationships built in practice and games that equate to some of the deepest bonds in my life. Who taught me that hard work and communication are major keys on and off the field? These kinds of coaches. Did we always win? A confident no is sufficient. Did I win in countless other ways? Yes. Am I still '"winning" today because of how I was coached? Even more so. Now you see that there are two different kinds of coaches and that both come with advantages of your choosing. What comes with these coaches is their spin on the world. These people cannot simply be robots telling us the best algorithm to achieve a win. They are human and they also have morals involved. Are those morals always agreeable? No. This is quite evident in the recent kneeling event of the NFL. These men signed up to play football, though. It's a commitment that comes with that spin that a coach humanly puts on his teaching. No one said you can't walk off the field if those morals become too much either, but how many players left the NFL for what their coaches said to do during the National Anthem? Zero. Coaches are given the right to cross the line when you give them the power to. You are also given the right to leave just as fast. ~ • wilkesbeacon brandon.belfonti@wilkes.edu Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram! .Facebook: The Beacon Twitter: @wilkesbeacon Instagram; @wilkesbeacon - �. The Beacon - November 7, 2017 ,_ Opinion 17 Meet the Majors This week's major: Computer Science Interviews and photos by Abigail Tarway Staff Writer • Every week, The Beacon will offer a chance for majors to be placed in the spotlight. Each student that gets chosen will have a few words to express why they chose the major and how they feel it will benefit them in the future. Alan Sebastianelli Sophomore Ryan Roskowski Junior "My interest in computers and computer science started when I was 14 and got my first laptop for my birthday. I was always interested in the inner workings of computers and what made programs work. I am not exactly sure what my plan is for the future, though I love what I am doing and I know my time at Wilkes will lead me towards a future I will love:' "Since I was in middle school I have been intrigued by computers . and how they work. So, the enjoyment I got out of problem solving is ultimately what made me specialize in computer science. Since I enjoy solving these problems so much, why not do it for a living? It will help me by giving me something fun as a career:' The Beacon/ Abigail Tarway Andrew Chupka Sophomore "Objectively speaking, the demand for computer programmers is growing rapidly, so once I graduate I feel confident that I will be able to find a job. Personally though, I'm very excited to work in this field and possibly have a direct influence in the next big advancement in technology and computing:' Jeremy Miller Senior ''I've always been fascinated with video game design and development, and Wilkes gave me the opportunity to study this through the Gaming Track for Computer Science. I feel this major will be a great help to me, as I plan to become a developer of video games. Classes like Artificial Intelligence were especially helpful:' ,. �_J The Beacon - November 7, 2017 Opinion 18 The unfair, high cost of student loan debt in U.S. By Sava~nah Pinnock · Staff Wr,ter Within the United States of America, the concept of education has underwent a series of radical revolutions in the name of promoting "a more perfect union." As a nation, we have witnessed the Brown vs. The Board of Education trials which paved the way for a nonsegregated school system. In the early 2000's, we witnessed the implementation of the Department of Education's "No Child Left Behind Act" promoted by former President Geroge W. Bush, and the reauthorization of the "Every Student Succeeds Act" by former President Obama. America is known for being the "land of opportunity" in which one can become anything they desire through hard · work and dedication as the American dream entails. Concepts such as Laissez-faire in which we function on a free market economy and being citizens of the "land of the free and the home of the brave" should allow an academically driven person to have the ability to pursue their heart's desire, though, this is not the case post secondarily. Within the U.S. educational system, the high cost of student loans gives the academic an unfair ultimatum. The academic student must choose between a lower and less expensive quality of education to receive a less fulfilling as well as rewarding education or pursue their dream college and/or university and subject their seltto a life of financial burden and a cloud of students loans hanging overhead. With either choice, a student is left with · a half fulfilled passion and the American dream cannot be fulfilled with half-truths. The unfair nature of the American collegiate system is disappointing for the grandiose steps that the nation has taken toward establishing an egalitarian society in which any sensible desire is not perceived as overly ambitious, or deemed as inferior. In an effort to illustrate how unjust student loans are within the U.S., it is essential that one has an understanding of how other countries manage the concept of tuition and student loans. · Within the United States, student loans are at a staggering $1.3 trillion dollars owed by students of which the government makes a profit. In other words, the nation thrives off of the financial burden it has placed on the often young college and/or university students that it targets. In a sense, the government prays on the academically driven and there are a myriad of efforts in place to end the government's "paycheck" in this regard. "Our system is so broken that it is actually cheaper- for Americans to study in a number of other countries than to attend college in the United States," wrote Brendan Gallagher for MerryJane.com. Such a realization is one that many American students are becoming increasingly aware of as loan principles and interest rates are ostensibly high and those who are on the lower levels of the socioeconomic equilibrium tend to receive less monetary aid. These factors often contribute to roughly 41 percent dropout rate seen among college students with only 59 percent continuing their collegiate education. In countries like that of Germany, such financial strife seen at the hands of governmental money mongers is unheard of as tuition is completely free. One may suggest that there is no such thing as free, and such a person may be right although college students in Germany only have to pay a semester fee of $250 per semester. Within the United States, $250 may pay for a college textbook or two. Such lows in regard to student loans are not exclusive to Germany, in fact Canada, France, Sweden and more have very low students loans, the highest of all these countries amounting to roughly 2,000 euros or $2,333 USD. Comparing student loans within the United States to that of foreign countries makes it clear that the American student loan system is quite expensive but the beautiful thing is that the student always has a choice in how they further their education. ~ @wilkesbeacon • savannah.pinnock@wilkes.edu Opinions on Deffered Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) an annual net of $12 billion to the cash flow of the program for 20.10. Dreamers and undocumented immigrants Editor's Note: Here is the second part are a net financial gain, but perhaps of Wilkes alumnus Steve Urbanskis DACA Belen Sisa, a 22-year-old undocumented immigrant said it best on her viral Facebook One argument against dreamers and post. "I, an undocumented immigrant, just all the other "huddled masses" is that they sneak into America to reap all the filed my taxes and PAID $300 to the state of government giveaways. It is said they Arizona. I cannot receive financial aid from get food stamps, social security benefits, · the state or federal government for school, free medical care, and other governmental I cannot benefit from unemployment, a benefits. This is just not the case. reduced healthcare plan, or a retirement The Center for American Progress has fund. I think I'm a pretty good citizen. Oh determined that overall, "the passage of the and there are MILLIONS just like me who DREAM Act would add $329 billion to the pay into a system they will never receive U.S. economy and create 1.4 million new anything from. Want to tell me again how I jobs by 2030." . should be deported, contribute nothing and • With regard to our Social Security only leech off this country while the I% system, we can thank our lucky stars for wealthiest people in this country steal from the undocumented immigrants. According you everyday?" The United States, at least a maj,ority, to Stephen Goss, the chief actuary of the Social Security Administration, about 1.8 have lived up to the words of the Emma million immigrants were working with Lazarus poem inscribed on the Statue of fake or stolen Social Security cards in Liberty. "Give me your tired, your poor, your 2010, and he expects that number to reach 3.4 million by 2040. He calculates that huddled masses yearning to breathe free, undocumented immigrants paid $13 billion the wretched refuse of your teeming shore. ,. " into the retirement trust fund that year, and Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to only got about $1 billion in benefits. That is me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door!" By Steve Urbanski Guest Writer DACA exemplifies the beliefs that make wrote to a friend our country what it is. It is consistent "I am not a Know-Nothing. That is . with the beliefs that allowed our nation to certain. How could I be? How can any one flourish and become one of the greatest who abhors the oppression of negroes, be in nations the world has ever seen. It helped favor of degrading classes of white people? create a country that is the freest society Our progress in degeneracy appears to me in the world. It has not been an easy road, to be pretty rapid. As a nation, we begin by because some vocal minorities have thrown declaring that 'all men are created equal.' roadblocks in the way. We now practically read it 'all men are Our history is rife with anti-immigrant created equal, except negroes.' When the sentiment, but a particular example from Know-Nothings get control, it will read 'all the 19th Century may help us with the way men are created equal, except negroes, and forward. In the late 1&40s and earlyl850s, foreigners, and Catholics.' When it comes a political movement started known as to this I should prefer emigrating to some the ''Native American" party or just the country where they make no pretense of "American" party, but most commonly loving liberty-to Russia, for instance, where know as the "Know Nothing" party. The despotism can be taken pure, and without Know Nothings were alarmed by an influx · the base alloy of hypocrisy." of immigration from Europe. Many of the Fortunately for us all, the thoughts of new immigrants were Roman Catholics, and Lincoln won the day, and have won the day this did not sit well with the predominant for most of the 162 years that have passed Protestant population. The party reached since Lincoln wrote to his friend Joshua its peak in the 1856 election when former Speed. Those same thoughts won the day President Millard Fillmore garnered 21.5 when my grandmother, the dreamer, came percent of the national Presidential vote as to this country, and for that, I am eternally the standard bearer of the Know Nothing grateful. Party. He ran on a nativist/anti-immigrant We can only hope that the modem day Know Nothings join their 19th Century platform. In 1855, a little known Illinois politician Know Nothings on the ash heap of history. and future President Abraham Lincoln . �Sports The Beacon - November 7, 2017 19 Sports Want your spg,t covered? Deserve to be Athlete of the Week? Contact the sports editor: Luke.Modroysky@w!kes.edu WSOC: Lady Colonels sink Eastern in double overtime, 1-0 WSOC: 103rd minute heartbreaker sinks Wilkes in final in, but Wilkes' goalkeeper, Courtney Stanley, make the save. This was followed by an Eagles shot that went high over the The No. 1 seeded Wilkes University crossbar which kept the score tied at zero. Women's Soccer team snuck past No. 4 seeded In the 72nd minute, another Wilkes shot Eastern University in their semifinal matchup on goal by Megan Lercara hit the crossbar in the Middle Atlantic Conference Freedom , and ended out of bounds. This led to another Tournament with a goal in the 103rd minute opportunity for Towlen in the 87th minute of of play. the game. Midfielder, Delfina Bracchi fielded With tons of opportunities to score in in a ball to set up Towlen for a score, but the regulation, the Lady Colonels just could shot flew wide right after Towlen's spin move not land a shot on goal. In the 22nd minute around a defender. That was the last scoring of the game, a loose ball resulted in the first opportunity for either team as regulation chance to score, but Nicolette Towlen's shot ended with a score of 0-0. on goal was defended by the Eagle goalkeeper, The first overtime was uneventful as both Adrianna Rowlands. Wilkes and Eastern battled back and forth The next scoring opportunity for either side to get a leg up on their opponent, but neither came in the 30th minute. Eastern University's team could put themselves into scoring corner kick, however, was cleared by the Lady position. . Colonels. Entering the second overtime period, Wilkes' next chance came with a long Wilkes finally took the win after 102:29 of pass (rom Emily Wirth to Jessica Egan who play. Ema Sabovic passed to a wide open was wide open running down the middle of Nicolette Towlen who had all day to line up the field. This was ruled an offsides by the her shot on goal. The shot was placed in the officials, though, because she was past the last bottom left of the goal. After it rolled in, the Eagles defender before the pass was made. Lady Colonels were sent into a dog pile in 31 minutes into the game was the next celebration of their win that would send them scoring opportunity for Wilkes. Towlen was to the MAC Freedom championship game in position to score from 20 yards out, but against Misericordia. the shot was no good as it deflected off of the Wilkes I, Eastern 0 crossbar. Eastem'0'0' 0'0 -- '0 After a scoreless first half of play, Wilkes Wilkes'0 ' 0'0 ' 1 --' 1 had yet another failed chance to score in the First half -- No scoring. Second half -- No form of an additional Towlen shot on goal that scoring. First overtime -- No scoring. Second was called back for offsides. overtime -- 1. WIL Nicolette Towlen (Ema The momentum swung in the other Sabovic) 102:29 direction as the Eastern Eagles had two Shots -- EAS 4; WIL 18. Saves -- EAS 2 opportunities to score with back-to-back (Adrianna Rowlands); WIL 3 (Courtney comer kicks. The second was nearly headed Stanley). Comers -- EAS 4; WIL 5. the ball bounced toward the Misericordia netminder, Alyssa Pojero, who made an attempt to secure the ball. In a flurry of action, Wilkes is certainly no stranger to overtime, Elise Brubaker's right foot and Pojero's hands or even double overtime, but in the Middle came together rapidly. Brubaker would win Atlantic Conference ===~!!!!!!!~~!!1!111■■1 the battle by seeing the ball Freedom final, it ricochet into the back of the would be visiting net, but the official ruled that Misericordia who the Lady Cougars goalkeeper prevailed in double had control of the ball before overtime. Wtlkes knocked it loose. Misericorida's Gallagher made the hearts Alex Gallgher of Schmidt Stadium sink sent home the toward the end of the first heartbreaking goal · half when her lofted shot off a free ball in the sailed extremely dose to the 103rd minute. crossbar. It would float high, While both but the Colonel faithful could teams managed feel the tension. a "not-to-lose" Misericordia would strategy, by taking dominate the early portion limited shots in the The Beacon/Nicole Gaetani of the second half before the offensive st~emat_e, Emily Wirth # 3 takes a shot on goal Lady Colonels saw their next the championship . scoring opportunity. conte_stwasboundfor during the MAC Freedom final. The Lady Colonels now put overtime._ And w~y . . . 1 their hopes into an NCAA at-large or Eastern not overtime to ~ec~de this champ1onsh1p • College Athletic Conference (ECAC) bid to be In a crowd similar to that of a Colonel announced this week. Football game, the announced crowd of Misericordia I, Wilkes O 513 made Schmidt Stadium a true playoff Misericordia' 0' o' o' 1 -- ' 1 atmosphere. The game featured playoff Wilkes'0'0'0'0 __ '0 atmosphere "oohs" and "ahs" from the fans in First half -- No scoring. Second half -- No attendance. scoring. First overtime -- No scoring. Second The Lady Colonels thought they had scored overtime __ MIS, Alex Gallagher, 102:57. in the 15th minute when Megan Lercara Shots __ MIS 10; WIL 10. Saves -- MIS 6 dumped a free ball into the penalty area to (Alyssa Pojero); WIL 1 (Courtney Stanley). Emily Wirth. After hitting Wirth's right hip, Comers -- MIS l; WIL 3. By Ashton Gyenizs Asst. Sports Editor was there to By Luke Modrovsky Sports Editor Field hockey: Late rally falls short, 3-2 By Kirsten Peters Staff Writer On Nov. 1, the Wilkes University Lady Colonels took on the Misericordia Lady Cougars in a Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) Freedom semifinal field hockey game at Misericordia University. At the beginning of halftime, the Lady Cougars had a 2-0 lead. A long pass from senior Haley Gayoski at the top of the circle allowed senior Marissa Surdy to take a backhand shot 2:38 into the second half of the game for her tenth goal of the season. This left Surdy with 51 career goals, tying her with Kim Kaskel's 199295 total for the school record. In addition to tying the school record for career goals, Surdy finished her career with 45 assists and 147 points. In the 44th minute, the Lady Cougars were able to regain their two goal lead, scoring another goal to bring their lead to 3-1. At 64:08, Gayoski scored the Lady Colonels second goal of the game. A screen set by senior Megan Kane on the Lady Cougars' goalkeeper allowed Gayoski to steal the ball near midfield and stickhandle around three defenders to shoot the ball. With four minutes left in the game, the Lady Colonels earned two penalty corners back to back, but were unsuccessful to score the tying goal. This is the fifth straight season the Lady Colonels were in the MAC Freedom Tournament and finished the season with an 8-10 record overall, while the Lady Cougars moved onto 11 -8 for the season. According to freshman left forward Ali Dunn, who is the top scorer on the team for the Lady Colonels' freshmen, reflected on the season, stating, "We had a rough patch when it came to our conference games, but we knew we had to give everything we had to be seeded for playoffs. We pushed through and were on a winning streak. We ended up qualifying for playoffs with the third seed. "Even though things didn't go our way in the first round of playoffs, I've never played with a team that was so devoted and determined for this game:• r , �.J Sports The Beacon - November 7, 2017 I '1 • 20 WREST: Colonels drop close match to DII Millersville, 25-24 ahead of his Millersville opponent, who then little less than half a minute left, helping went on to tie the score back up, resulting Wilkes close the score gap, that seemed to Staff Writer in overtime. Millersville then got the take only be getting larger. To start the 2017-2018 season opener down, scoring three more points at Marts Gymnasium on Nov. 3, Matthew for the Marauders leaving a score Judge at 184 pounds put Wilkes ahead 6-0 of 16-6, with Millersville in the due to a Millersville forfeit. Millersville lead. then gained points for the 197 pound Mathew Grossman kept the technical fall, leaving the score at 6-5, with Colonels in it. Weighing in at 141, Wilkes still in the lead. he was able to cut the gap and Nicholas Goff got a takedown during the make it 16-12, giving the Colonels heavyweight match with just over a minute to another chance to fight back. take a 3-1 lead. To take back the advantage, Medrow, weighing in at 149 Yackenchick escaped and converted a pounds, never give up and came takedown to put himself in front, 4-3. The back from a Millersville 4-0 lead, final seconds making it ticked down 4-3 when to zero giving the final Racanelli eyes up his opponent in the Nov. 4 Millersville the buzzffer wbent home dual against D11 foe Millersville. lead in the match, o ut, .8-6. unfortunately, fell Closing the opener, John Ritter was able to With another short to his competitor. rack up some points in the 174-pound bout. technical fall Another technical The final score of the matchup was 25-24, in the 125 fall at 157 pounds with division II Millersville hanging on by pound category, allowed the Marauders the skin of their teeth. M i 11 e r s v i 11 e to extend their gap Wilkes Wrestling will be returning to gained on the with an overall match the Marts Gymnasium on November 11th, Colonels with a score of 25-12 at this facing SUNY Cortland. score of 13-6. point. The Colonels also competed the the JakeDirnarsico, With only two more Ned McGinley Invitational Tournament weighing in at The Beacon/Nicole Gaetani Colonels to compete, hosted by King's College on Nov. 4. Wilkes 133 • was dow_n 165-pounder Nick Racanelli has his hand Nicho~as Racanelli, gathered 38.5 team points at the event. New at the start of his . . . wrestling at 165, York University placed first in the invite with first bout but got raised for his first victory of the season. earned a fall with a 146.5 team points. By Amber Grohowski Freshman Kyle Trout took fifth in the tournament after fighting back through the consolation round. He collected four straight 5-2 decisions before falling in the consolation semi-finals. His fifth place match was a victory by medical forfeit. Millersville 25, Wilkes 24 125: A. Wildonger (M) tech. fall Spencer Reed (W) 23-8 (7:00) 133: A. Baider (M) dee. Jake Dirnarsico (W)6-4OT 141: Matt Grossmann (W) fall K. Constantine (M) 1:35 149: DJ Mele (M) dee. Kyle Medrow (W) 4-3 157: S. Decker (M) fall Ashton Gyenizs (W) 1:20 165: Nick Racanelli (W) fall S. Ruhnke (M) 4:41 174: John Ritter (W) fall C. Cossitor (M) 4:44 184: Matt Judge (W) won by forfeit 197: C. Dull (M) tech. fall Jacob Huling (W) 16-0 (2:32) 285: Z. Yackenchick (M) dee. Nick Goff (W) 4-3 Note: Match started at 184 p(!unds. Exhibition: 197: J. Fetterman (M) major dee. Moustafa Almeky (W) 11-1 ~ @wilkesbeacon JII' Amber.Grohowski@wilkes.edu Wilkes Fall Sports Schedules Football Men's Soccer Women's Soccer Wrestlin2: 11/3 vs. ~ll~ille L 24-2~ 11/4 @ King s, I 0th place 11/11 vs. Suny C~rtland, 11 :00 am vs. NYU, 1.00 p.m. vs. Mount Saint Vmcent, 3:00 p.m. vs. H~terCollege, 5 :oo p.m. 11/18 vs. Heidel~ 10:~ am. @Mount f!ruon, 12.00 p.m. ~!: ~~~~i~e,4:00p.m. vs. Greensboro, 6:00 p.m. 12/2 McDaniel Duals, 12:00 p.m. 12/8 vs. Elizabethtow_n, 7:00 p.m. !2/I0 ta} Stevens Institute, 12 :00 p.m. 12/22 Wilkes Open, 9:00 am. 1/4, 1/5 NWCANational Duals, TBA 1/11 vs. Centenary, 5:30 p.m. vs. Penn Tech, 8:30 p.m. 1/20 MAC Champ. @King's, I 0:30 am. 1128 John Reese Duals, 11 :00 a.m. 2/2 @ C(!llege ofNJ, ?:30p.m. 2/3 Messiah Open, 10.00 am. 219 vs. I ~a,, 7:00_p.m. 2/ 11 vs. Kings, 12.00 P·";· 2/16 vs. Scranton @ Kings, 7:00 p.m. 2/17 vs. Keystone @ Scranton, 12:00 p.m. Record: 0-1 . 912 @ Muhlenber L 19_62 • g, 9/9 vs. Lebanon Valley, L 0-36 la '-" 15 vs. De ware Vlnley, L 14-34 *9/23 @Misericordia, L 14-43 • 91 • . 9/30 @Lycommg, L 7-34 •x-10/7 vs. Widener, L 7-30 *10/21 @FDU-Florham, L31-49 • . 10/28 @Albnght, L 23-26 *y-11/4 vs. Stevenson, L 12-44 *z-11/11 @ King's, 12:00 p.m. •MAC x-Homecoming y-Friends and Family Day & Senior Day z-Mayor 's Cup Record: 0-9 (MAC 0-8) Home games @ Schmidt Stadium Results as ofNov. 4 9/1 vs. PSU-Berks, W 3-2 (OT) 9/3 vs. Marywood, L 0-1 915 @ Valley Forge, w 5_0 . 9/9 @ Morav1~ L 0-1 9114 @ Swrumt, L 0- 2 9/ 16@Lebanon Valley, L 0-4 9/20 vs. Susquehanna, W 1-0 (OT) 9/23 vs. Stevenson, W 3-0 9/27 @U. of Scranton, L 0-3 *9/30@ Delaware Valley, w 3-2 1014 vs. Lancaster Bible, W 2-0. * I 0/7 vs. FDU-Florham L 0-1 . , ' *lO/ ll vs. Kmg s, L 0-l *10/ 14 @ D~sal~s, T ~-0 (2OT) * I 0/ 17 @ M1sencord1a, L 1-3 * I 0/21 vs. Eastern, W 1-0 (2OT) I 0/25 vs. Penn College, W 6-1 *I0/28 @ Manhattanville L 0-1 ' • MAC Fn:edom Reconl. 8-9-1 (MAC-Free. 2-4-1) Home matches@ Schmidt Stadium 9/1 vs. PSU-Berks, T 1-1 (2OT) 9/4 vs. Muhlenberg, W 2-1 9/9 @ Mary:wood, W 5-3 9/13 vs. William Palter.lon, W 1-0 9116 vs. Penn College, w 3_0 9/20 @ Susquehanna, L 0-1 9/23 vs. Arcadia, w 1-0 9/26@U. of Scranton, T 0-0 (2OT) *9/29@Delaware Valley, W 2-0 !0/3@ Stockton, W 2-0 • I 0/6 vs. FD~-~lorham, W 3-1 • 10/10 vs. Kmg s, W 1-0 l0/ ! 4 @ D~sal~s, L ~-2 • I 0/ 18 @ M1sencord1a, W 1-0 *10/21 vs. Eastern, T 0-9(2OT) !0/24 @ SUNY-Cortland, W 1-0. *10/28 @ Manhattanville, W 2-1 x-* I 0/31 vs. Eastern, W 1-0 (2OT) y-• 11/4 vs. Misericordia, L 1-0 (2OT) *MAC Freedom x-MAC Freedom Semi-Final y-MAC Freedom Final Rerord: l>>3 (MAC-Frtt-S-l-l) u h @ S h •d S d . nome mate es c mi t ta ,um �. Sports 21 Nick Geimer (#14) quarterback, warms up to get back on the field for the second half of the game. touchdowns. Geimer finished 32-of-44 passing for 307 and one score, He also rushed 24 times for 71 yards and another score. His top target, Garrett Armstrong, finished with seven receptions for 99 yards and one score. The Colonels will travel to cross-town rival King's College for the 22nd annual Mayor's Cup game McCarthy Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. and will be televised locally on WQMY (Fox 56). Stevenson 44, Wtlkes 14 Stevenson· 0 · 20 · 10 · 14-· 44 Wilkes'0'7'7'0-'14 First quarter WIL - Nick Geimer 3 run (Mike Hauck kick blocked), 10:08 Second quarter STE - Sebastian Valinqueur 23 pass from Dan Williams (Ian Gould kick), 14:28 STE - Gould 28 field goal, 12:53 WIL - Garrett Armstrong 30 from Geimer (Hauck kick blocked), 4:23 STE - Preston Addo 21 pass from D. Williams (Gould kick), 2:11 STE - Gould 19 field goal, 0:00 Third quarter STE - Devin Salisbury 90 pass Williams (Gould kick), 9:05 STE - Gould 33 field goal, 2:26 Fourth quarter STE - Addo 62 pass from 'tjilliams (Gould kick), 12:30 STE - Addo 39 pass from Williams (Gould kick), 1:13 Team statistics· S· W First downs· 22 · 25 Rushes-yards' 23-96 · 42-109 Passing yards· 446 · 33 7 Total yards· 542 · 446 Passing· 28-45-1 · 34-50-1 Sacked-yardslost'2-23'0-0 Punts-avg.· 4-41 · 3-38 Penalties-yards· 5-42 · 4-40 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING - Stevenson, Daqwan Hill 15-49 Williams 3-26, Salisbury 1-9, Isaiah Austin 3-8, Addo 1-4. Wilkes, Geimer 24-71, Shane Deemer 8-14, Sincere Williams 1-10, Nick Yanik 3-6, Jeff Steeber 1-5, Jacob Kadis 1-4, Wade Rippeon 4-(-1). PASSING - Stevenson, Williams 18-451-446. Wilkes, Geimer 32-44-0-307, Rippeon 2-6-1-30 RECEIVING - Addo 10-230, Salisbury 6-110, Vainqueur 8-79, Kenneth ScottKelow 3-25, Patrick Najmola 1-2. Wilkes, · rmstrong 7-99, Steeber 7-76, Derek Nelson -49, Deemer 4-36, Yanik 4-33, Aaron Coyne -27, Richard Ermeus 1-7, Kadis 2-5, Reich -5. INTERCEPTIONS - Stevenson, Kobe olanos 1-20. Wilkes, Jacob Brook 1-9. MISSED FGs - Stevenson, none. Wilkes, like Hauck 23 (WL}. Wilkes Winter Sports Schedules . Women's Swimming Women's Basketball Men's Basketball Men's Swimming 10/7vs. William Patterson, L98-108 10/l 4 Col dS · tlnvite, lst lace on pnn P *10/20@Arcadia, L 44-142 10/21 vs. MountSaintMaryW 152-97 *10/28 vs. Stevenson, W 117-20 • b 011 ll/5@Le anon Vauey, 1:00 p.m. 11/5 @Dickinson, 1:00 p.m. *11/1 I vs FDU-Florham, 1:00 p.m. . d In ·t @Kin • 11/18 Diamon VI e gs 11/19 Diamond Invite@King's *12/3@ Lycoming, 2:00 p.m. 12/8 vs. PSU-Altoona, 7:00 p.m. • I M' • d ' I 13@ 1sencor 1a, 1:00 p.m. *1/20@ Messiah, 1:00 p.m. 1/27 vs. SUNY-Cobleskill, 1:00 p.m. *2/3 Kin •s l ·00 vs. g • · p.m. •-MAC Home meets @ Wilkes-Barre Catholic Youth Center Record·. 2_2 (MAC·. I-I) 10/14Colone!Sprintlnvite, 3rd place • 10120 @Ar di L 42 _136 ca a, 10/21 vs.MOlllltSaintMary,L 79-151 *10/28 vs. Stevenson, L 61-104 *11/5@Lebanon Valley, 1:00 p.m. .ckin ll/5@D1 son, 1:00 p.m. *11/11 FDU-Florham, 1:00 p.m. 11/18 Diamond Invite@ King's 11119 D'iamond InVI•te @Kin~ i,S *12/3@ Lycoming, 2:00 p.m. 12/8 vs. PSU-Altoona, 7:00 p.m. *1/13 @Misericordia, 1:00 p.m. • 1 M .ah I 20@ ess1 , 1:00 p.m. 1/27 vs. SUNY-Cobleskill, 1:00 p.m. *2/3 vs. King's, 1:00.p.m. •-MAC Home meets@ Wilkes-Barre Catholic Youth Center Record: 0-3 (MAC: 0-2) R /ts ifN, 4 esu as o ov. 11/15@Rutgers-Camden, 7:00P.M. 11/17 vs. Marywood, 8:00 P.M. 11/18 vs. U. of Scranton, 4:00 P.M. 11/21 vs. PSUWdkes-Barre,5:00PM. 11/30@ Moravian, 7:00 p.m. 12/4@Rutgers-Newark, 7:00 p.m. 12/5 vs. Valley Forge, 6:00 p.m. 12/7 vs. PSU-Schuylkill, 7:00 p.m. 12/9 vs. Juniata, 1:00 p.m. : 1/3@ FDU-Florh~, 8:00 p.m. l/6vs. Manhattanville, 1:00 p.m. 1/8 @PSU-Hazleton, 6:00 p.m. *1/10@ Delaware Valley, 8:00 p.m. : 1/13@ Eastern,!:~ p.m. • 1/17 vs. ~eSales, 8.00 p.m. 1/20 vs.King's, 12:00 p.m. 1/22 @Alvernia, 6:00 p.m. *1/24@ Misericordia, 8:00 p.m. *1/27 vs. Delaware Valley, 1:00 p.m. *1/31 vs. FDU-Florham, 6:00 p.m. *2/3 @Manhattanville, 1:00 p.m. •217@ DeSales, 6:00 p.m. *2/10 vs. Misericordia, 1:00 p.m. *2/13 @King's, 6:00 bom. *2/17 vs. Eastern, 1: p.m. •-MAC Freedom Home games @ Marts Center 11/15 vs. P~U-Hazleton, 7:00 p.m. 11/18@Elizabethtown, 3:00 p.m. 11/21 vs. PSU-WB, p.m. 11/25@Marywood, 1:00 p.m. 11/26@ U. of Scranton, 3:00 p.m. 11/29@Dre~, 7:00 p.m. 12/2 vs. Messiah, 3:00 p.m. 12/5 vs. Clarks Swnmit, 8:00 p.m. 12/19@Albright, 7:00 p.m. 12/28@ Hir~, 7:00 p.m. , 12/29@Nol"Wlch, 3:00 p.m. *l/3@FDU-Florham, 6:00 p.m. *1/6 vs. Mahattanville, 3:00 p.m. : 1/lO@Delaware yaney, 6:00 p.m. • l/13@Eastern, 3.00 p.m. 1/17 vs. Desales, 6:00 p.m. *1/20 vs. King's, 2:00 p.m. *1/24@ Misericordia, 6:00 p.m. *1/27 vs. Delware Valley, 3:00 p.m. *1/31 vs. FDU-Florham, 8:00 p.m. *2/3@ Manhattanville, 3:00 p.m. *2/7@ Desa.les, 8:00 p.m. *2/10 vs, Misericordia, 3:00 p.m. *2/13@ King's, 8:0u.m. *2/17 @Eastern, 3: p.m. • -MAC Freedom Home games @ Marts Center Record: 0-0 (MAC-Freedom: 0-0) Record: 0-0 (MAC-Freedom: 0-0) r - �.J 1be Beacon - November 7, 2017 •• -outto? , The whole soccer team, for a great first season. npla ber. Always had a great love of the �2 @.edu ,= �. I .J The Beacon - November 7, 2017 { • � 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 2017 November 7th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2017 November 7 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/9b1be07e54aefcca7884d330ee6feea5.pdf 2aa666bbf85ef99348f0d6d94031ebff PDF Text Text The Beacon - November 14, 2017 EACO Est. 1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member Volume 71, Issue 10 The news of today reported by the journalists of tomorrow. Student Government launches app FYF Committee seeks changes By Maddie Davis Staff Writer In recent weeks Wilkes. University's Student Government has publicized the new "Colonel Guide" mobile app to help students, faculty and staff to better connect and become involved in the various events Wilkes University clubs and organizations hold. The app is available for Android and Apple devices. The app displays all µpcoming events on the Wilkes University campus allowing users to add featured events to their personal phone calendar and enables students to filter searches through various tags and organizations such as athletics, food, and the type of event it is. "The app is a one-stop-shop for all students essentially to see any event on campus by any organization any day of the week;' described Cody Morcom, president of Student Government and pharmacy student. The app is a partnership between Student Government and Student Development along with Presence, an online platform, to not only make Wilkes' events easily available to students, but to also allow organizations and club presidents to view the demographics of who attended their event. This demographic information is accessible to help improve future events and make them more attractive to the target audience. "It kind of came out of not having a singular place where we can see events because we have all these posters around By Megan Stanley ( Search Staff Writer Colonel Guide • Check I'm Here, LLC ***** • 4+ The Beacon/ Maddie Davis A screenshot of the application in the Apple app store. The app is also avaliable for Android. SEE GUIDE, Page3 Members of Wilkes University's FirstYear Foundations (FYF) committee are encouraging full-time and tenured professors to teach subject focused FYF classes, rather than the current system where the courses on offer are more broad and aren't necessarily connected to a specific major. FYF is a first year 3 credit course students take in the fall semester. Currently, students can choose from around· fifteen FYF courses and the topics currently range from World Politics in the 21st Century to Global Warming to American Culture and Values. According to the Wilkes University website, the FYF program aims "to provide rigorous learning experiences that challenge first-year students to develop the strategies essential for a successful transition into the Wilkes campus community:' Dr. Edward T. Bednarz, an associate professor of Mechanical Engineering, was elected chair of the FYF committee, and since the creation of the committee last year, he has been involved in a number of changes. Berdnarz said that he wants to encourage more full-time faculty members to teach more subject specific courses in the future. Currently, the majority of FYF courses are taught by part-time professors, and are not subject specific. "This year we are piloting two classes that are Engineering Design FYF classes, it was written as strongly recommended for engineering majors but we didn't want to exclude other majors;• Berdnarz said. "I wanted to have a freshman level engineering class to introduce engineering to freshmen who are straight out of high school, and show them the cool stuff of engineering so they aren't just getting bored with the math and other fundamental courses;' he said. "I would really encourage other faculty members from other departments such as pharmacy, nursing, business to try and come up with their own freshman level course too:' A key issue Berdnarz pointed out was that full-time professors don't have the time for FYF classes. "There may be full time faculty members that do want to teach FYF, but their schedule just doesn't allow for it. That would probably have to come from higher aoministration;' he explained. FYF is not only subject based, but also includes guest speakers that teach freshmen how to register for classes, see their advisers and use the library. However, Berdnarz highlighted this as a potential issue as to why full-time professors might not want to teach the courses. "Professors in the past didn't really like that we had so many guest speakers coming in, as it would interrupt the flow of the course. So we really try to whittle that down to the bare minimum of interruptions and try to make SEEFYF, Page 3 •• . r �.J The Beacon - November 14, 2017 2 News News Have a breakin__g storr or a press release to send? Contact the news editor: cabrini.rudnicki@wilkes.edu Beacon Briefs Have an international Thanksgiving Faculty and students are asked to consider inviting one or two international students to their Thanksgiving dinner. This opportunity Complied by Maddie Davis gives people a chance to share an American holiday with someone from a foreign culture. Contact Georgia Costala at the Center for Global Education and Diversity by phone (ext. 7854) or email Take the One Day Stand with Pre-Pharmacy Club (georgia.costalas@wilkes.edu) Pre-Pharmacy Club will host its annual One Day Stand event in the Attend Winter Creative Writing Workshops Student Union Building. The event will take place Nov. 16 during club Winter creative writing workshops will be offered to all of those hours. The table will feature ways to show support to stop smoking interested next semester on campus. Reality and Imagery in Fiction, around campus and free T-shirts. Social Media for Beginners, and Nonfiction Places and Spaces, among Support the Wilkes Baseball team at Chipotle others, are the workshops that are being offered. Registration for On Dec. 6, from 4 to 8 p.m there will be a fundraiser at the Wilkes- these workshops is now open at www.wilkes.edu/cw. For any further Barre Chipotle for the Wilkes Baseball team. Customers must mention questions call (570) 408-4547. Wilkes Baseball or show them a photo of their flyer and then 50 Hats, Socks and Gloves Drive percent of the proceeds will go towards the baseball program. Contact The Interfaith Office is holding a hat, socks and gloves drive for brandon.michael@wilkes.edu if you have any questions all of those interested in helping. Donate unused clo~hing at one of Be an IEP conversation partner the donation boxes scattered throughout campus to help the local The IEP Conversation Partner program is looking for students homeless people in need. Contact Kristin Osipower at ext. 5904 or and faculty to spend an hour or two a week speaking to international kristin.osipower@wilkes.edu for any questions. students involved in the intensive English Program. Participants do Editor's note: Last week's center spread was created by the News not need to plan special activities for their conversation partner, they just need to include them in some of their usual activities. For more section, not the Life, Arts and Entertainment section, as was information, contact Dr. Kimberly Niezgoda, Kimberly.niezgoda. erroneously indicated in the heading. edu. table of _contents news................2 life, a&e........... 7. Wilkes University Student Government notes home. There are two main areas that are keen to hire students: civic engagement and alumni On Wednesday, Nov. 8, the Wilkes Student relations, such as the phone-athon. Government held its weekly meeting. The first item of business was the Jean Eckert, the Student Employment fund request from the Nursing Student Supervisor for human resources, spoke Organization (NSO) so members can to the government about the changes and attend the Nursing Student Organization issues facing work study on campus. A key state conference. At the conference the point that was emphasised was the need 15 students attending will hear keynote for students to wait for clearance before speakers, attend workshops, and meet with working, especially if they are working a . representatives from hospitals. The request federal work study job. If a student works decreased from last week to $3,417.10, before being cleared, Eckert said that the as there was no need for gas coverage university could lose its federal funding. anymore. The requested funds would cover Students are only allowed to have two registration fees, hotel and food costs. The work sWly jobs and Eckert explained student government passed a motion to the reasoning behind this new rule. give the NSO $2,817.10, which will cover She explained that due to labor laws, their registration fees and hotel costs. job numbers have been restricted and The second item of business was the emphasised that the point of work study student initiative forms. The forms will be is that students can help the university get released to the student body next week and specific jobs completed whilst being able to students who complete it will be entered to organize their job hours around classes and win$100. other commitments. The academic planning committee met Upperclassmen are also advised to notify during the past week and are introducing any changes to payroll if their bank went new programs such as sports psychology through a merger recently. This will make and a new math minor. There will be a new sure money will go to the correct bank minor for education which will be for early account and will prevent checks being sent childhood educatfon, and the school is By Megan Stanley Staff Writer partnering with local day care centres. The academic standards committee reported a change to the handbook regarding grade appeals. Most grade appeals are for academic dishonesty, so they are creating separate channels for academic dishonesty and other appeals. Currently, students aren't spoken to regarding this, and the hope is that in the future they will discuss the issue with both staff and students. It was also reported that people who are on ~cademic probation aren't taking their situation seriously, and they are looking for measures to change this. During the meeting it was reported that during the summer the grass on the greenway will be torn up for new plants and the parking garage will be closed. This work is due to start the day after commencement. At the end of the meeting, members of student government sent holiday cards to a young boy in Portland, Maine, named Jack, who was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma five years ago and was recently given a month to live. Over social media, his family has called for the world to send him holiday cards and he has received cards from countries in Europe and Asia. spread............ 12 opinion.......... 14 sports............ 19 to @wilkesbeacon megan.stanley@wilkes.edu w . �The Beacon - November 14, 2017 3 News Students and faculty react to recent Texas church mass shooting By Cabrini Rudnicki News Editor A new tragedy has shocked the nation. On Nov. 5, a gunman entered a church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, and fired upon the congregation, leaving 26 dead and an estimated 20 injured according to CNN. Students and faculty discuss their mixed emotions after yet another mass shooting, as well as society's treatment of the perpetrator. The shooting, which left victims ranging from 5 to 72, was the deadliest shooting to occur at a place of worship in American history. Among the dead •included the pastor's 14-year-old daughter, as well as nine people from the same family. The gunman, who was found dead in his car, was a 26-year-old recently fired security guard and ex-Air Force airman named Devin Patrick Kelley. The media's focus of his past criminal records and croblematic behavior, including an escape from a mental facility, animal cruelty, and domestic assault, has led to criticism about society's treatment of mass shooters. Taylor Baslasavage, a senior English major, had strong emotions on how the media has dealt with the identity of the gunman. "The shooter's face is everywhere. All they do is glorify him, and tell me where he FYF Continued from front page them relevant to the course," Berdnarz said. A big change was the new system in which students get to choose their FYF course. Regarding this Bednarz said, "before they would schedule their classes first, and then whatever room was left over meant they would be put in the FYF that fit their •hedule best. "Now it's the reverse, we're giving them the option to choose first and we try our best to schedule the rest of their classes around them:' Berdnarz added, "This really wasn't the case before the committee existed. Students can now read through course descriptions and see which ones interest them:' This year 86.6 percent of freshmen were placed in one of their top FYF course choices, and 51 percent of that figure recieved their first choice FYF topic. "There really has been a lot of complaints about FYF over the last several years: The perception is that it is a broken program, and we want to show that this is a relevant course;' he said. "FYF helps with the transition from high school to college, and it is the only course that specifically does that. "It is also the only course every Wilkes worked, what his issues were, his past history was. I just think we need to get rid of that completely:' · Baslasavage also spoke on the frequency of the mass shooting tragedies plaguing the nation. "We really need to crack down, especially in the media. You can't glorify these people committing these mass murders." Another student, Kelci Piavis, a senior English major, discussed the possibility of political change happening because of this shooting. "What can we do about it? 'Oh, we can put it into legislation; but wait, that's not going to happen;' said Piavis. "He [President Trump) passed a bill that made it easier for people with mental health issues to get gun;' she said, referring to a bill signed in February which undid a regulation from the Obama administration. "He's going on like 'This is a mental health issue; when obviously you don't care:' ,Dr. Dale Hazlak, a psychology professor, discussed the characteristics of mass shooters, which included mental health issues. "What we find in these guys is that they generally have history of antisocial behavior, but not to the degree that it would be diagnosable;' said Hazlak. "They tend to freshmen h~s to take, so it's the only common experience, and we are trying to make it more of a sense of community amongst the freshmen, too;' Berdnarz added. Despite the improvements made over the course of the year, some freshmen highlighted the issues they face within their FYF courses. Although she received her first option, Lindsay Becker, a freshman criminology major who is in the "Exploring Mars Through Lego Mindstorm Robotics" course, said, "Although it is fun, I don't think I've learned anything. The library visits seem forced and so does the entire course:' A freshman political science major, who wished to remain anonymous and is part of the honors FYF course, "Learning Through Leadership;' told The Beacon, 'I think the idea of leadership is a good and popular enough topic to make the class interesting. However, I don't like the fact we have three hours of it once a week based on full-on lecturing. "A couple of times we've done bonding activities and leadership activities, such as rock climbing or cooking, and that is fun and helps develop leadership skills, but the lecturing and the three hours of theory a week really leaves all of us without retaining any of if' ~ @wilkesbeacon ~ megan.stanley@wilkes.edu hold resentment, and they tend to hold anger issues. They have really limited coping skills, especially when they find themselves in a situation where they experience a loss:' Hazlak also spoke about what society can do to prevent future incidents from occurring. "I think we have a really good 20/20 backwards, which is always the case;' said Hazlak. "I think what we really need to look at GUIDE Continued from front page campus and students don't know where to look because there are _so many in one place;' said Morcom. "Essentially it's about getting feedback from students because we want to know what they want so we can improve our events-that's the name of the game this year." Student Government and Student Development hope to help the clubs become a little more active on campus this year. The leaders of Wilkes University clubs and organizations are integrated into the Presence database as administrative users based on if they are considered active. The app allows leadership to add events to the master list available on the app. From here the app features the uploading of images and descriptions to advertise their event better to all users. "We're hoping to be able to understand what part of our student population is going to events, what type of the events they're going to;' added Assitant Coordinator of Student Development Reka Shayka when asked about the goal of the Colonel Guide app. "We wanted to make sure that we were Graphic by Todd E:spenshade is what's happening in terms of socialization skills. We've lost our community base of connectivities. "We need to start spending time with one another, in a way that makes us have some sense of responsibility to each other:' ~ @wilkesbeacon ~ · cabrini.rudnicki@wilkes.edu capturing as many students on campus as possible;' said Shayka, as well as "reaching out to those who aren't yet involved:' "I think the app is a really cool idea because it puts everything in one place;' added senior Nursing student and president of the Choral Club Hannah Eastman. "I definitely am going to use it for our christmas concert, which is great because I think that's a way people will see it when they might not have seen it alreadf' "It might help us reach new members and people who might want to come see it;' said Eastman enthusiastically. "No other school in the country has it;' added Morcom. "It's just unique to Wilkes University:' 'Tm excited right now because it's going really well but I'm even more excited for the future because of the possibility of having so many more organizations on it;' said Morcom, "We're just setting up the foundation right now but it's going to blow up pretty soon:' For any further questions or concerns please either contact student government at studentgovernment@wilkes.edu or attend a Student Governnient meeting Wednesdaya at 6 p.m. in the Miller Room of the SUB. ~ @wilkesbeacon ~ madelynn.davis@wilkes.edu r �J The Beacon - November 14, 2017 4 News ·Speaker discusses 'Religion in Government and Government in Religion' By Isaiah McGahee Asst. News Editor Dr. Donald Grier Stephenson visited Wilkes University on Nov. 9 to discuss and examine the Supreme Court's evolving interpretation of the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment; specifically, how it relates to religion in government. A former professor of political science, with a specialty in constitutional law, Stephenson is a Charles A. Dana Professor of Government, Emeritus, from Franklin and Marshall College. Stephenson is also a former United States Army Intelligence Officer, attaining the rank of Captain, and was awarded the Joint Service Commendation Medal. He was assigned as Research Associate to the Faculty of The National War College at Fort McNair, Washington, D.C. "Government. . . religion. When connected, those words remind us of a rock romance which can be strained at best and warlike at worst. Working out a smooth relationship between government and religion is even harder:' said Stephenson. In his lecture, Stephenson discussed that of the 193 member-countries in the United Nations, not one is indifferent towards religion. He further went on to elaborate that if one country had an official religion, it can still maintain religious freedom(s) for all. Stephenson also noted that both religion and government, and constituents who favor either, compete for power and influence. "Government and religion are like opposite sides of a coin. On one side are ground rules imposed by the Constitution. On the other side is religion as one of many forces and factors in politics --- as individuals and groups compete to cot trol the government:' Stephenson said. A common theme was discussed throughout the lecture: duality, which Stephenson articulately notated as a tension between two sets of values: accommodation, the older of two, and separation, the newer of the two. Under the accommodationist belief, the government best serves its own purposes when it encourages religion generally, while tolerating other faiths as well. "This seems to have been the dominant view in most of the American states at the end of the eighteenth century as our Constitution was written and ratified, and for a long time afterwards:' said Stephenson. According to separationist beliefs, adherents believe that both political and religious institutions would more likely prosper if each left the other alone as much as possible in a land where most citizens were also believers. Stephenson also discussed the free exercise clause of the First Amendme~t, one of the only sparse references to religion throughout the Constitution, reinfor~ing that "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof. . ." "The free exerdse clause carves out a sphere of religious _practice free of interference by the government. The establishment clause limits government support of religious endeavors and, more importantly, is designed to prevent government from becoming the tool of faith against others:' said Stephenson. Stephenson highlighted two supreme court cases wherein the government has waded into religious waters. The two cases highlighted were McCreary Countyv. A.C.L.U. of Kentucky, and Van Orden v. Perry. Both cases took place in 2005. "The line between recognition and endorsement is apparently very thin indeed:' said Stephenson. In McCreary County v. A.C.L.U. of Kentucky, the Suprem~ Court upheld a lower court's invalidation of a courthouse display which included the Ten Commandments intermingled with various secular historical documents. Ironically, on the same day that Kentucky verdict came down, Van Orden v. Perry found no constitutional violation in the presence of a monument on which the Ten Commandments had been inscribed that was located on the grounds of the Texas state capitol. Finally, Stephenson highlighted one more decision where the government again wandered into religious territory: Trinity Lutheran Church of Columbia v. Comer, which was decided last June. This case is significant, as it marked the first and only time where newly sworn Justice, Justice Neil Gorusch, participated in a vote regarding religious freedom. Trinity Church, which believed it had been unfairly discriminated against over a dismission of federal funding for updates to a playground, which it provided as part of its daycare, looked to the Supreme Court, which overturned lower courts' rulings, hence allowing the government funding. "The title of my talk poses a question, but my goal is not to tell you what that answer is or what the answer ought to be. I don't intend to tell you what to think, instead I want to suggest how you might think about the subject in the American context, so that you can arrive at your own conclusion and answer that question for yourself,' said Stephenson. @wilkesbeacon isaiah.mcgahee@wilkes.edu fl a.('. I\._,/1t.,,,./;•I" ....,.. V lhcf XC By Kir Staff ' On count Mide: Dicl<i Th earni 01 Sopb ofth, in 2? Fr pers Kevi finis F Seb: KeIJ the 1 ean ( Mc tor Au Su OU The Beacon/ Steffen Horwath Dr. Donald Grier Stephenson, former professor of political science with a specialty in constitutional law and current Charles A. Dana Professor of Government Emeritus at Franklin and Marshall College, discussed the Establishment Clause of th~ First Am~ndment at Wilkes on Nov. 9. ro ha d, fr h, t{ r: I The Beacon/ Steffen Horwath Stephenson points to a white board outlining two court cases involved in the debate of religion in government. Verdicts on McCreary County v. A.C.L:t.J of Kentucky and Van Orden v. Perry were both reached on the same day, but both had differing rulings. �L The Beacon - November 14, 2017 News 5 Hanover Area guidance counselor awarded by Wilkes Michelle Zapotoski, Hanover Area Junior Senior High School, named 'Guidance Counselor of the Year By Shannon O'Connor Asst. LAE Editor ·on Oct. 23, President Patrick F. Leahy presented the Guidance Counselor of the Year Award to Michelle Zapotoski. The recipient of this award is chosen by Wilkes Admissions. Jessica Haczewski, the Admissions Event Coordinator, said, "each counselor selects a guidance counselor who shows commitment to the Wilkes mission and writes up a few reasons as to why they are nominating this person. We then discuss it among ourselves and select the recipient:' Zapotoski was one of many nominated for this award, and when it came down to finally picking the winner, Zapotoski fit the bill. Zapotoski is a guidance counselor at Hanover Area Junior Senior High School for eleventh and twelfth grade students. As part of her job, she handles planning college visits, organizing college fairs and helps her students with their post-high school plans. Zapotoski is also responsible for pre-college testing including the PSSA and PSAT, as well as peer tutoring. · Zapotoski received her bachelor's degree in psychology from Penn State University and her master's degree in elementary and secondary education from the University of Scranton. Working to better the lives of children is a family affair for the Zapotoskis. Zapotoski and her husband, Michael Zapotoski, a Wilkes University graduate, organized a charity baseball and softball game which took place in April. These games were organized for a Nanticoke Area student who is currently being treated for leukemia. Michelle Zapotoski has also worked to introduce her students to Wilkes University. She currently works with the Wilkes Young Scholars Gateway Program that allows high school students to earn a year's worth of college credits by the time they reach their high school graduation. Zapotoski also works with prekindergarten through fourth grade students in the Luzerne County SHINE program at Wilkes. The SHINE program stands for Schools and Homes in Education which is currently serving students in seven different centers. The SHINE program is offered four days a week and is based on a STEAM {Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) curriculum. Zapotoski had 13 of her students enrolled at Wilkes University in the Fall of 2017: When Zapotoski was named Guidance Counselor of the Year, she didn't realize it was her name that was called until her husband had to nudge her and tell her she had just won. "I was so excited and shocked;' she said. "I am one of those people who LOVES what they do. I have been doing this job for 13 years and it has drastically changed since I started. I have found and truly believe that once they have decided what direction they are going to head in, and the earlier the better on that, they are happier, healthier, and more involved students:' Some of Zapotoski's students that now attend Wilkes had some words to say about their guidance counselor. "Ms. Z~potoski fully deserves her award, as she always went out of her way to help her students;' sophomore pharmacy major Mallory Ellis said. "Without her, I'm not sure how I would've made it through high school and progressed onto college;' said sophomore Lauren Coleman. "No matter what time of the day I would go to see her, she would make herself available no matter how busy she was:' sophomore pharmacy major Maryann Chapin said. The Guidance Counselor of the Year award -Courtesy of Wilkes Marketing has been given for three years. The previous Michelle Zapotoski, a guidance winners were Diane Mcfarlane from E.L. counselor at Hanover Area Junior Meyers High School and Jill Saporito from Senior High School, poses with Wilkes Coughlin High School. "The award from Wilkes University was President Patrick Leahy after being - such a highlight in my career and I am so named "Guidance Counselor of the grateful;' Zapotoski said. Year. Cultural Film Series continues with 'Wilhemina's War' Center for Global Education, Division of Global Cultures, Anthropology professor screen film highlighting HIV issue By Maddie Davis Staff Writer On Nov. 6, the Center for Global Education, the Division of Global Cultures, and Anthropology professor Dr. Linda Winkler presented "Wilhemina's War;' the third movie of their Cultural Film Series. This edition of the series shined light on the often undiscussed topic of heterosexually transmitted HIV/ AIDS in black women, particularly in South Carolina. "I think I've picked this one because it was about a cultural community that many students here at Wilkes wouldn't necessarily have been exposed to, in the Carolinas;' explained Dr. Linda Winkler. "It discusses the topic that we often don't discuss, which is HIV/AIDS in the U.S., in a way that is keenly personal:' "In 2009, federal officials cited AIDS as the leading cause of death among black always gives you a different perspective." women," narrated Crystal Johnson in the Wilhemina,' a grandmother from South film, setting the tone of the HIV/AIDS Carolina who took care of her daughter . and granddaughter after they contracted epidemic in the south. The documentary discussed the role HIV, is the focus and the protagonist of of mass incarceration of black men in the the film. She would make sure they get to transmission of the virus, statistics dealing their doctor appointments and make sure with positive tests among black women and they took all their medicine. Her daughter the general population, and the personal Toni contracted HIV during extensive drug · stories associated. use and then passed it onto her newborn The cameras followed the stigma that daughter, Dayshal, when she gave birth. arose regarding the virus and the scarce Dayshal grew up with the social stigma resources available to those with HIV/ AlDS, and lack of resources for HIV. The stigma specifically within Wilhemina's family. resulted from lack of knowledge about the "It was really eye opening;' said Dr. Lin- virus and the belief that it was a more white, da Paul, associate professor of philosophy, homosexual disease rather than black, when asked about the film. heterosexual epidemic. "It's always interesting to see the actual At the time the movie was being people and how it affects their lives rather produced, then South Carolina Governor just hearing statistics about things;' Nikki Haley fought against the $11 billion elaborated Paul. "Statistics are important and opportunity for 140,000 new jobs the for the overall view, but the personal touch Affordable Care Act would grant the state to help combat lack of help for HIV/ AIDS in the communities. After the offer from the Affordable Care Act was declined, the film continued to focus on the communal efforts in South Carolina to diagnose, treat, educate, and prevent HIV/ AIDS in an area that was blind to it. Different HIV/AIDS awareness groups like Positive Voices, of South Carolina, mobilized efforts to change the future of HIV/ AIDS in the south to become more of an understanding and supporting environment for those tested positive for the disease. "We have HIV,' stated Dayshal proudly in the film, "HIV don't have us:' .a-- @wilkesbeacon • madelynn.davis@wilkes.edu r �.J The Beacon - November 14, 2017 News 6 ..President Donald Trump and Twitter: students, faculty weigh in The debate in wake of Twitter employee deleting Trump's account for 11 minutes By Michael Osayi everything that happens in the White House. Like, let that go," said Tyler Martz. Twitter has only been around for 12 years, and Trump is the second president to hold Contributing Writer Editor's note: Toni Pennello contributed to this story. President Donald Trump has spent a lot of time in the spotlight during his early tenure in the oval office. His role on social media has arguably stirred more controversy than his policy decisions at times. The president has been active on his social media accounts during his time in office. In particular, his Twitter account has garnered much attention -- as well as a sudden absence from the social media platform on Nov. 2. On that evening, a rogue customer support worker for Twitter disabled the president's account on her last day on the job, according to the New York Times. Trump's account was down for 11 minutes, and, according to the report, the incident sent users of the website into an uproar. This former Twitter employee felt strongly about Trump's use of social media, and some research indicates she is not alone. According to an NBC poll taken in August, 66 percent of Americans disapprove of the president's Twitter usage. Do the national beliefs of Americans align with those in Wilkes-Barre? The feelings of students seem to be generally consistent. One resounding theme remained prevalent: they think the president should spend less time on Twitter. Subject matter has also come into discussion when talking about how president Trump goes about using his nfltter. "I don't think he should posting The rate of usage between the two is very different. President Obama would tweet far less often than Trump, using the platform every few days, compared to Trump Graphic by Todd Espenshade office during the rise of social media. When attempting to compare others who have held the position, this only leaves President Obama as a source. tweeting multiple times in one day. "I think he used social media a little too much. He should address the public through other media outlets;' said Nick Rhinesmith. There are those who think with the right useage, the president can use twitter as an effective medium for communication. "I think it's a good way to stay in touch with the yQunger generation;' sai~_ Keith Allen. This is could be a strong possibility. According to a 2015 Pew Research Center study, 32 percent of 18 through 29 year olds use the social media site. "I think Trump uses social media as an effective tool to display his opinion ... He's very raw, very true, he's a no B.S kind of guy, and he puts his foot down and he sticks to his guns;' said Jonathan Bender. While both expressed this sentiment, they also said they thought he was on the platform too much. "At the same time he can be using it the wrong way like he is;' Allen expr~ssed. Even citizens who voted for him had some remarks about his use. "Some negative, he doesn't always refrain from what he really means;' said Bender later on. One front rarely mentioned is the policy aspect. "Twitter use by the president is obviously novel but extremely dangerous and damaging, because presidential statements often times have the force of policy;' Wilkes assistant professor of history Jonathan Kuiken said. Trump's use of Twitter is unprecedented, and time will tell whether it will continue to be used in such a way by future White House occupants. . . . . @wilkesbeacon • michael.osayi@wilkes.edu Love keeping up with the news? Try writing it! Contact: News Editor, Cabrini Rudncki cabrini.rudnicki@wilkes.edu • �The Beacon - November 14, 2017 Life, Arts & Entertainment 7 Life, Arts & Entertainment Have a story or want your event to be featured? Contact the Life, A&E Editor: amanda.bialek@wilkes.edu Keller Williams to perform at F.M. Kirby Center By Amanda Bialek and Shannon O'Connor Life, Arts & Entertainment Editor and Asst. Life, Arts & Entertainment Editor Keller Williams, the barefoot, multiinstrumental performer is bringing his acrobatic style of music to Wilkes-Barre this holiday season. His hybrid of folk, jazz and electronica is bound to get audience members grooving to the beat. His appearance to the music scene d\,lring the early 90s brought definition to the term independent artist. Most of his career, he has performed solo. Williams built his reputation on his engaging live performances, none of which are alike. His shows include him singing his compositions and cover songs, while accompanying himself on the acoustic guitar. Williams is known for his unique style of music known as acoustic dance music, or ADG. Acoustic dance music combines alternative folk · with electronic music that is based on live phrase sampling or looping with no pre-recording. "I was playing with an acoustic guitar and a microphone, you know, still focusing on trying to play something you could really head-bop to or really keeping the beat, some kind of backbeat;' Williams said. Williams said he wanted a more organic approach to music that would allow him to _create a dance groove without the use of automated sequencers. His live shows are known for being unpredictable and exciting based on his ability to improvise and develop interesting tunes with the absence of a band. He discovered his interest in music as a toddler. Williams remembers pretending to play the guitar and other instruments. By the age of 14, he was learning how to play chords by listening to the music he heard on • the radio and copying the notes. At age 16, Williams landed his first paid gigs at local restaurants. "It just seemed a lot easier to have fun and play music than to go and scrape mortar out of the cracks of cinder block walls for eight hours and make similar money;' Williams said. Williams has been touring for years across the United States. He often switches from solo to group tours. Most famously, Williams has toured with Michael Franti, The String Cheese Incident and all living members of The Grateful Dead. For Williams, touring with Bill Kreutzmann and Mickey Hart, former drummers of The Grateful Dead, was a dream come true. Growing up, Williams listened to their music. To have the opportunity to perform with renowned artists was an exciting experience for him. "To be face to face with (Kreutzmann and Hart) and being on stage with them is one _ thing but being backstage and rehearsing with them in a small room, that was surreal;' Williams said. Music has become an essential part of his life. It is a form of therapy or release for him. When someone listens to one of Williams' songs or attends his concert, he wants the beat to take them away to a place that escapes the reality of this world. "I think that with so much going on in the world today, my mission is to get people to forget about the outside world and to be entertained for a couple hours. I try to get people to absorb my visuals that I create Keller Williams, creator of acoustic dance music, centered his music career through music," Williams said. Keller Williams spreads his love and around his unique style. Known for his custom guitar and his barefeet, Williams passion for music to all those around him. is bound to make an audiance bop t heir head t o the beat. With today's technology, the music industry is open to endless possibilities and creativity. Every genre of music, artist and song is at the touch of a button. "Play for yourself. Play the things you like. Don't rely on music to pay your bills. Find another way to pay your bills and let music be the escape from that. Create your own scene. Set up for free in a park or a bus or get permission from a local business, without a tip jar. You're not doing it for tips: Get some hours in, spend a little time with it before focusing on the money part;' Williams said. As part of the F.M. Kirby Center's "Live from the Chandelier Lobby" series, the live solo performance by Keller Williams is on Friday, Dec. 8. Tickets can be purchased at the Kirby Center Box Office, by phone at 570. 826-11 00 or online at www.kirbycenter.org. The doors open at 7:30 p.m. with a showtime of 9 p.m. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 the day of the show. For more information on Keller Williams or to check out his music and most recent albums, Sync and Raw, visit All Eyes Media at alleyesmedia.com/ clients/keller-williams/. Summitted Photo/C. Taylor Crothers r . �_J The Beacon - November 14, 2017 8 Life, Arts & Entertainment 1. ltmluwal 1D 3ilqer:s.. 2. BrOwnand lin:akupft wand w,lhi.'C • 1 h pal beefor turkey (oplaJIW) • 11Blapoan pie powder • 1jar of IIIIHN11 IIIIZ f14az.) • 1 Cl.I> waler • 2 C1.1J1 stredded haltZirela cheele • lfl aap pted IJllifflBlln • 1 c:orailB" low-flt ricoUa {15 oz.) •leg,bealer'I • 11-e frozen Tall'.r Tots Ill: pie powcb,. Drainoia:ssf1-.e. 3.Add -.iaasaucenl 'ldli:rto1hl: pan. Slirurd rilD.nlhir.il:ans. 4. Ina milliilbo.l. mntinc 1aap ... . n.uzzaela. 114 aap parrmn. ric::olla nl .5. In a lap pan. laJea- nmt saam, chaese nilueandGIID"tDIS. 6.. Tap will Cilia n.omrcla alll pamcsan cla:sc. 1 7. lliafar45~...-S. 11.BanApm I . . zza Sub livery- Call 825-5166 • Wilkes - . �The Beacon - November 14, 2017 Life, Arts & Entertainment 9 Allan P. Kirby Center Spotlight By Amanda Bialek and Courtney McMonagle wanted to figure out a way to reduce plastic waste," said Rachel Hodgins, environmental manager ofXenoil, LLC. Life, Arts & Entertainment Editor and Mechanical engineering student at Wilkes Guest writer University, Anthony Prato has always The Allan P. Kirby Enterprise Center enjoyed building things. Growing up with (APKEC) is an initiative of the Allan P. a father who is a business owner, Prato Kirby Center for Free Enterprise and decided he wanted to follow in his footsteps. Entrepreneurship (APKCFEE). Previously, As full-time students who are building a the Allan P. Kirby Enterprise Center was business of their own, Prato and Hodgins located in the Luzerne Bank Building said they are grateful for the opportunity to on Public Square. The center now has a have an office space in the incubator. new home on the corner of Main Street "It's been really beneficial to us. We finally and Northampton Street, upstairs from have a place to settle and do our work and the Wilkes University Small Business put things where they need to be. It helps us Development Center (SBDC). be more organized;' Hodgins said. The enterprise center includes a meeting Before the incubator office space, room, a classroom and six office spaces. .Prato said they were working out of two Each spacious office has two desk areas folders and having to unpack everything allowing for two companies to be housed and repack all of their materials. Now, in the same area. The incubator provides business partners Prato and Hodgins, have office spaces for internal and external a designated work area where they can clients of the Allan P. Kirby Center for Free spread out and allow their ideas to flow in a Enterprise and Entrepreneurship, including thriving environment. student-owned businesses. "Since it's a stage one incubator, it gives One of the office spaces is currently us a feeling that we're an actual entity and occupied by Xenoil, LLC, a manufacturing helps us feel that we have a purpose as a company focused on reducing plastic waste company now that w~ have our own place by creating post-consumer products. to go to," Hodgins said. "I'm an environmental engineering Another office space is occupied by student (Wilkes University) and I always Michelle Lehman, a business marketing had a passion for the environment, and in major at Wilkes University. She founded her high school I got an interest in plastics and I company, RAE sleeves in March of 201_7. The mission of RAE sleeves is to design clothing for powerful women. RAE sleeves designs and manufactures sheer fashion accessory sleeves that can be worn under sleeveless tops and dresses. The uniqueness of the product comes from the flexible and versatile design that allows women to confidently layer clothing. "The incubator has been beneficial for my business because it has given me a creative space to think and implement ideas that I normally wouldn't have the opportunity to do just in a classroom or another space on campus," Lehman said. As a 21 -year-old, full-time student, Lehman said her office space has boosted her credibility as a business owner and allows others to visit her in an area where they can actively observe the work she is doing. Having a collaborative space where she can interact with incubator tenants and bounce ideas off of other entrepreneurs has been very helpful for her. "There is a vast amount of innovation happening in_our community. Within the last ten years, downtown Wilkes-Barre has had extreme growth, and I want to be part of this thriving atmosphere in the future," Lehman said. Lehman said the proximity of the incubator to the heart of Wilkes-Barre is expanding her network and enabling her to grow both professionally and personally. Another office is marked as the Kirby Scholar Suite. The suite houses four Kirby Scholars. The scholars will take turns working at the incubator. This presence allows clients to have access to the scholars for any projects or questions they can offer their ·expertise in. With Kirby Scholars, the Small Business Development Center and other mentors in the Allan P. Kirby Enterprise Center mentor network, the Allan P. Kirby Center for Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship hopes to help their incubator clients grow and become more successful. Instead of starting a long email chain and hoping to set up a meeting in coming weeks, clients can now simply walk down the hall or downstairs to receive assistance and mentoring. The center is a reflection of Wilkes University's commitment to support the community by attracting new businesses to the downtown area and retaining individuals to work locally. The Allan P. Kirby Enterprise Center will continue to provide many opportunities for Wilkes students, faculty and staff to create new businesses, work with the center to operational assistance and develop a strategy for commercializing their ideas to establish independent businesses. ~ @wilkesbeacon ~ amanda.bialek@wilkes.edu • The Beacon/ Madison Kaminski Rachel Hodgins, co-owner of Xenoil, is one of several stu~ents utilizing the new incubator space. The-Beacon/ Madison Kaminski Michelle Lehman, owner of RAE Sleeves, works at her desk at the Allan P. Kirby Enterprise Center. r �_J The Beacon - November 14, 2017 Life, Arts & Entertainment Crafting With ~ fhe middle of your chalkboard~ . _.,j,,,jfvf'.:,1111ffijlllnir k 4. gfarting from the middle out, U89 the pencil to lightfy draw the outfineg_ . 5. &age gently if naceggary. 6. Trace your degign in the paint pen. 7. Allow to dry, go it doegn't gmear. 8. t--fang and e~oy your new ~ Qpggign. �L. The Beacon - November 14, 2017 11 Life, Arts & Entertainment 11r11~I{l~S IJNI\TJ~llSI'IY'S (~JISIN() Nlf•l1'1 2() 17 1 Wilkes University students line up as they get ready to gamble the night away at Casino Night. ~~ ~ ~· /7/ I • ,/ ~ I ;- Players put their chips down before another spin at the roulette table. ~ I V '~ ~ . \ \ ( __,,;;->/ , •• A group of students line up at one of the blackjack tables and place their bets. The Beacon/Madison Kaminski Students were able to have the chance to win a wide variety of different prizes at Casino Night on Friday. Graphics by Todd Espenshade . r �The Beacon - November 14, 2017 Sports 12 Wilkes drops Mayor's Cup, 40-26 By Danny Van Brunt Managing Editor Ejections, penalties and turnovers fueled the rivalry in the Mayor's Cup game. The Colonels were out for vengeance, looking to red.aim the cup from last year and tally at least one win on the winless season. In an attempt to overcome a 20-point deficit, Wilkes University capitalized on a series of turnovers, scoring three touchdowns in the third quarter to tie the game. King's bounced back to score two more unanswered touchdowns to win, 40-26. Jeff Steeber put Wilkes on the board with a 12-yard run in the first, while King's mounted a lead before halftime. The Monarchs also opened the third with a touchdown, lifting the deficit to 26-6. At 9:45 in the third, Devon Fink ran a pick-six back from the 5-yard line. Shortly after, Wilkes recovered a fumble and on Waleen Huffin's first play at quarterback. he tossed a 22yard touchdown to Steeber on first down at 5:55. Gabe Allyger then intercepted another Monarch pass leading to a ,1-yard, five-play drive capped off by a 12-yard reception from Huffin to Garrett Armstrong for the score with 3:12 remaining, 26-26. "Obviously it was a rough season, but these guys fight; senior offensive lineman Ryan Bowman said. "They're fighters. We had a lot of injuries, but what can you do? We had a lot of guys step up, even though it wasn't good enough in the end. I wouldn't trade this season or my four years here at Wilkes for anything:' After the final game for the Colonel seniors, head coach Trey Brown decided to thank them for their time and effort. "The seniors are awesome; Brown said. "I couldn't be more proud of them all. I think what happens a lot is attrition that occurs at all schools. I told these 14 guys that what I'll miss the most is not having a chance for them to have that great feeling after a great winning performance:' First-year defensive back Amari Peterson (#11) signals the first Colonel touchdown of the game. Devon Fink (#26) and company celebrate his defensive interception returned for a five-yard touchdown. • . �. The Beacon - November 14, 2017 Sports Garrett Armstrong (#87) caught a 12-yard pass to tie the game in the third quarter. Jeff Steeber (#18) scored another touchdown and was greeted in the air by Greg Albertson (#3). The Colonels found success sending Jeff Steeber (#18) on jet · sweeps to the outside throughout the game. �_J The Beacon - November 14, 2017 14, Opinion Opinion Have an Editor~a~'Staff 2017-18 inion or want to write a _Sl!est column? Contact the opinion ed itor: andre.spruell@wilkes.edu Movies to see over winter break By Nicholas Filipek Asst. Opinion Editor MANAGERIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief- Toni Pennello Managing Editor - Danny Yan Brunt Adviser - Dr. Kale'n Qbur:cher ' ', %; · .. , , t'::;::,; SEc-,;IOM mTQRs .. News ~Cabrini LA&E : Amaf\da Bialek •• Rudnic!l Opinion - Andre ·spnJell Sport$ :. LuRe ~fl?~ Clayton and ThertSa Karambelas Medta Center WIikes University Wilkes-Barre, PA ·18766 www.thewilkesbeacon.com \ . Another semester down. Time flies when you are having fun and I have got to say it has been a blast talking about all these movies all semester. Thank you to anyone who read "Nick'$ Flick Picks" all semester long, and be assured I'll be back next semester, excited to talk about some more movies. Between the time you are reading this, and the time the next issue of The Beacon comes out, a lot of good moves will be hitting theaters. Here is a short list with the flicks I know I will for sure be seeing. Just note that since I have not seen these movies, I can not say for sure what they are about, so I have added the IMDB (Internet Movie Database) synopsis for each movie to give you all a better idea what they are about. Justice League- Nov. ·17 - "Fueled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by Superman's selfless act, Bruce Wayne enlists the help of his newfound ally, Diana Prince, to face an even greater enemy." If you want to know more about the Justice League and the four movies that have led them to this point, stop by The Beacon office in the Karambelas Media and Communication Center, room ll8, and pick up the October 3rd edition where I go into full detail. I have my tickets reserved and will be at the 6 p.m. showing on Nov. 16. Wonder- Nov. 17- "Based on the New York Times bestseller, WONDER, tells the incredibly inspiring and heartwarming story of August Pullman, a boy with facial differences who enters fifth grade, attending · a mainstream elementary school for the first time:' It takes a lot of guts to open up on the same day as a blockbuster event like "Justice League;' but I think it will turn out to be a smart move. Not to try to stereotype, but generally speaking, action movies are for boys while heartwarming comedies are for women. Though there are many exceptions to this "rule;' this is the only reason I could think of as to why they would choose to open the same day as the DC comics juggernaut. I think they're hoping as fathers and sons hit the theatre for "Justice League;' mothers and daugh ers will split ways to go see "Wonder:' Stephen Chobsky is directing. He also did "The Perks of Being a Wallflower;' so that makes me really excited to go see it. I think Chobsky did a beautiful job taking that book and translating it into film, so I am sure he will do the same with this book -turned-motion-picture. The movie will star Jacob Tremblay ("The Book of Henry;' "Room'') as August Pullman with Owen Wilson ("Wedding Crashers;' "Zoolander") and Julia Roberts ("Pretty Woman;' "Eat Pray Love") playing his parents. These types of movies are right up my alley so I am thinking I will have a double screening day on Nov. 17 to see both this and "Justice League:' Roman J. Israel, Esq.- Nov. 21- "Denzel Washing"lon stars as Roman Israel, a driven, . idealistic defense attorney who, through tumultuous events, finds himself in a crisis that leads to extreme action:' �,/I 10 The Beacon - November 14, 2017 Break Movies cont. Next to the Beacon's assistant news editor, Isaiah McGahee, I am the biggest Denzel Washington fan. I think he is a truly incredible actor, but more importantly, he seems like just an incredible human being. Hollywood has a subculture of loving to tear down its idols, to watch them fall, so they do digging at,ld research to find the dirt on celebrities to print in their tabloids and play on the news. Washington has never been involved with any of that. In fact, when his name is in the news it is because he voiced an opinion that has people talking and agreeing with him. This role as Roman Israel seems to be a good fit for Washington and I wait anxiously for more info about the movie. Opinion 15 side. That character in question, Kylo Ren, played by Adam Driver ("Silence;' "Paterson'') has a very unclear role in the trailers. At one point they make it seem like he is now after the destruction of his mother, Leia, played by the original actress, and now late, Carrie Fisher. Whatever comes out of this I know I will be front row center on Thursday, Dec.13, at lOp.m. Pitch Perfect 3 - Dec. 22 - "Following their win at the world championship, the now separated Bellas reunite for one last singing competition at an overseas USO tour, but face a group who uses both instruments and voices:' Probably not the movie that I am looking foward to the most over the break, but I think Star Wars: The Last Jedi- Dec. 14This movie is super secretive and has no synopsis posted for it on IMDB. The trailers make it look like it will be a direct sequel to "Star Wars: The Force Awakens:' From everything I have seen Rey, played by Daisy Ridley ("Murder on the Orient Express;' "Lifesaver"), and Luke Skywalker, played by the one and only Mark Hamill who portrayed the role in the original "Star Wars: A New Hope;' are working together to protect the Jedi way. It seems during their training, Luke becomes worried about the raw emotional power his new padawan has, and says it is reminiscent of his last apprentice who went to the dark Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle- Dec. 25 - "Four teenagers discover an old video game console and are literally drawn into the game's jungle setting becoming the adult avatars they chose:' Unlike everyone else, I am actually excited for this movie. I love the first "Jumanji" with such a passion that I am just happy this is a somewhat sequel and not an overall reboot. It has some of my favorite actors and actresses, like, Jack Black ("Tropic Thunder;' "The School of Rock"), Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson ("Fast & Furious 6;' "The Scorpion King"), Kevin Hart ("Central Intelligence;' "The Wedding Ringer") and Karen Gillan ("Guardians of the Galaxy;' "Oculus") so I can not see how the general public is not more amped for this movie. Possible spoiler! Read the rest at your own risk. It has been said that that while the four new characters are stuck in the game world of Jumanji, they happen upon an old tree house that belong to Alan Parish. Alan Parish was the main character from the first movie played by Robin Williams ("Good Will Hunting;' "Patch Adams") and helps tie the two films together, while not having to make it a direct sequel. I will still go see it. I like the characters and am excited to see how they have developed since the last sequel. ~ @wilkesbeacon • nick.filipek@wilkes.edu • Do you nave opinions? Do you wish you had a platform to share them? Contact Andre Spruell to write about them and get them off your chest. andre.spruell@wilkes.edu r �. .J The Beacon - November 14, 2017 Opinion 16 Thanksgiving vs. Christmas: Which one is better? By Savannah Pinnock Staff Writer Within the context of the Gregorian calendar, countries across the globe celebrate a plethora of holidays that are fundamental to their central traditions and/ or belief systems. America is no different in that as a nation, the roots of our most popular and fundamental traditions. are based within a pseudo-religious context. In fact, two of the most popular American holidays are Thanksgiving and Christmas, which have religious origins. This is quite fascinating in that, since the establishment of these traditions, our nation has successfully managed to honor the true meanings of these holidays without becoming theocratic. As it pertains to Christmas, the holiday is the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ within a Judeo-Christian context. Likely due to the first amendment, which established the separation of church and state, one can objectively see that the holiday is dually compartmentalized in an effort to provide a great extent of room to honor the Christian tradition for its true meaning as well as the somewhat secular Santa Claus tale. The peace found within such a dichotomy lies on a fine balance that is unquestionably secure. Americans who celebrate the holiday out of reverence for the birth of celebrating the holiday can dovetail seamlessly, and that is often the case. Within the context of Thanksgiving, there also appears to be a dualistic nature present. After the "First Thanksgiving" of Graphic by Todd Espenshade Christ are greatly satisfied, and those who celebrate the holiday due to non religious notions of Santa Claus and providing gifts for loved ones can find comfort in knowing that their means of celebrating the holiday is also respected. One of the most beautiful qualities of Christmas is that the two means of In another sense, the holiday has grown to be a $2.9 billion dollar familial event in which families often celebrate each other. In a more superficial sense, it has evolved into national feast and its historical·ties are alluded to, though the focus has somewhat shifted. Thanksgiving and Christmas are both beautiful holidays in that they are domesticated and comforting. They mark a time of hope, love, white landscapes, warm cocoa, carolling, and sheer happiness for many. These holidays can also be extremely saddening for those who don't have strong ties with family members, are victims of poverty, or perceive the holidays as cases of European reign over indigenous land. There are a multiplicity of pros and cons to each holiday but I find the holidays to be a time of joy and bliss. Of the two holidays, I definitely prefer Christmas as it is a time of soft blanketed snow, warm beverages, winter fashion, Christmas carols, family, and Christmas cheer. October 1961, the nature of the holiday has witnessed a significant shift in having a strict, singular meaning to having a dualistic meaning. In a singular sense, the holiday marks a tradition of giving thanks to the indigenous American natives who displayed hospitality and warmth to the ~ Pilgrims. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram! Facebook: The Beacon Twitter: @wilkesbeacon Instagram: @wilkesbeacon @wilkesbeacon savannah.pinnock@wilkes.edu �8 Opinion The Beacon - November 14, 2017 .., 17 Meet the Majors ____ _______________ -~-~-----~-------- ,,. .....,... This week's major: English Interviews and photos by Abigail Tarway Staff Writer Every week, The Beacon will offer a chance for majors to be placed in the spotlight. Each student that gets chosen will have a few words to express why they ~hose the major and how they feel it will beifefit them in the future. Ashley Bringmann Senior Michael Wozniak Senior "I've always loved writing and reading so it seemed like a natural fit for me. I plan to take up a job in technical writing after graduation so everything I've learned to improve my writing will be extremely helpful:' "My future plans include attending law school upon graduation from Wilkes, and ultimately, becoming a lawyer so I will be pr~sented with no shortage of research, writing, and analytical opportunities. Furthermore, in being an English major, I have developed confidence in my writing as far as crafting and presenting logical arguments as an invaluable skill for attorneys:' Cou rtesy of Wilkes Ath letics The Beacon/ Abigail Tarway Jennifer Baron Senior "The English and Education Departments at Wilkes are absolutely amazing and I am so glad that I am pursuing this career path. Wilkes has prepared me so well in both the areas of English and Education that I feel completely confident in my ability to teach in my own classroom:' Do you want your major featured? Contact opinion editor Andre Spruell at andre.spruell@wilkes.edu r �..J The Beacon - November 14, 2017 18 Opinion Top 5 hip-hop albums to look out for before the end of 201 7 By Andre Spruell Opinion Editor 201 7 has been the year of hip-hop and from the looks of it, the same will hold true up until the end of the ·year. It can be claimed that this is the year of hip-hop because back in March, it overtook rock music as the number one genre in the U.S., according to NY Daily News. Streaming has played a large part in the genre finally being able to claim the number one spot for the first time in its history, but so has the work of the artists themselves. Albums that have dropped this year from hip-hop heavyweights like Culture by Migos, Future's HNDRXX album, Drake's More Life , and Kendrick Lamar's record breaking album Damn have helped make the genre successful, as well as the work of less mainstream artists like Joey Badass, Mike Will Made-It and Run the Jewels to name a few. With that being said, here are some artists to look out for who are scheduled to drop albums by the end of the year. Flickr/ Chad Cooper 5) YG: The west coast native is one of the few rappers that is still keeping gangsta rap alive, which originated from the notorious Compton hip-hop group NWA, the same town that YG is from. Although his name does not ring bells with the average music consumer, YG has stayed relevant in the hip-hop game dropping successful single after successful single. I expect his upcoming album to be extremely solid as he will stay true to his gangsta rap roots and is guaranteed to have a few successful singles off the album. The list is not in any particular order. There are certainly other artists that I did not touch that will also be dropping albums soon but the artists I mentioned are the ones that I am looking the most forward to . If I had to pick which one I am looking most forward to, that would have to be ASAP Rocky's project, especially because every artist in his group, ASAP Mob, have dropped solo albums, except for him. ASAP Rocky 1) ASAP Rocky: I have been a huge fan of this artist since he was put into the limelight back in 2011 due to his wildly successful mixtape Live. Love. ASAP. Rocky's poetic flow along with his unique sense of style has propelled him beyond the realm of hip-hop. All of the work that ASAP is involved in is most likely why it has been two years since he has released a solo album. He has put out two albums this year and last year with his group ASAP Mob which although has been excellent, fans are still waiting for his solo proj ect to drop, which is rumored to drop by the end of the year based on some of his recent interviews. If this proves to be true, m any fans, including myself, will be extremely happy as his album is the one I am looking most forward too. •• 2) Eminem: This name rings bells for music fans in general, not just for hiphop. The run that Eminem had completely dominating the late-90s to early 2000s is something that is truly remarkable and is what has helped him become the icon that he is today. One of his early projects, The Marshall Mathers LP, has been regarded as an alltime project, which I agree with, but his ~ more recent albums like Recovery and Relapse haYe not had the same impact on me as his previous work has. He has also been on that record saying that his Relapse album was probably his worst album. Eminem has made waves with his recent freestyle on the BET Awards Show cypher freestyle session in which he tears apart Donald Trump for four minutes. He has also made splashes by saying he plans to drop another album soon. For the sake of his fans , we hope it drops by the end of the year as it has been seven years since he has dropped an album. I have a feeling that his new proj ect will be reminiscent of vintage Eminem. 3) GOOD Music: Kanye West's label, which is an assortment of stars in the music game, are dropping Cruel Winter, which is a fo llow up to the label's album Cruel Summer, which dropped five years ago . The long layoff between albums can be solely credited to the fact that each individual artist, including Kanye, have been working on solo albums and touring that they simply just have not had the time to meet up and drop another collaborative album. Although it has been five years since the last album, the quality of the work was outstanding and is one of my favorite albums of all-time. If this upcoming album is anything like Cruel Summer, it is sure to be a major success. 4) Travis Scott: There a few artists hotter in the genre right now than this man. His upcoming album, AstroWorld, is set to drop by the end of year and my excitement for this album is on the same level as my excitement for ASAP Rocky's album. Travis has been extremely busy dropping singles and being featured on numerous tracks over the past two years due to the success of his first album, Rodeo, which dropped in 2015, and with hi s 2016 album Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight, which I put up there with one of the best hip-hop albums of all-time. Many fans believed that the Houston native was going to drop Astro World after his hometown Astros won the World Series, but to the disappointment of many fans , it was just rumor. It is a safe bet though that his upcoming album will not disappoint. wilkesbeacon - , andre.spruell@wilkes.edu Flickr/Daniele Dalledonne Kanye West �. 6 The Beacon - November 14, 2017 s Sports ht Sports Want your sport covered? Deserve to be Athlete of the Week? Contact the sports editor: Luke.Modrovsky@wilkes.edu ill :h th WREST: Dealing with weight loss, strategies for in-season dieting ty. By Amber Grohowski er ds Staff Writer lil e's 1y, to It, 1e le td in er :y ly 1d ts !S n l, le te 19 "Dieting is a huge part of the sport of wrestling;' said Wilkes Wrestling starter Jake Dimarsico. "A lot of the time, wrestlers struggle with their 'gas tanlc; which is a term wrestlers use to describe their endurance in matches;' he said. "This is because they cut a lot of weight very close to a match. "You can make your life and season a lot easier if you diet the right way and allow your body to remain hydrated;' Dimarsico said. Although dieting is a main focal point during the season, Dimarsico and many other wrestlers don't normally watch what they eat all year round. Dimarsico said, "a lot of the players wait until the first day of the season to turn their diets around:' Dimarsico was cutting a lot of weight for his senior season, therefore he started June 1, nearly a month after the spring semester ended, so he could be ready for Oct. 10, the start of the 2017-2018 season. Senior Nicholas Racanelli said, "I keep track of my diet all year but it is definitely more strict in season than out of season:' He mentioned that six months of holding weight off and eating light is strenuous and he feels it is definitely okay to treat yourself in the off season to foods you normally wouldn't consume in season. "Individuals who plan on losing weight need to do it in a healthy manner which excludes meals high in faf' said Racanelli. Dimarsico described their in-season diet as very strict, sticking to mostly fruits, vegetables, a few carbs for energy, grilled chicken and plenty of bananas. · Sometimes, wrestlers take an unhealthy route of dropping a few pounds, too. "I track everything I eat;' says the senior starter, Dimarsico, using the app called "MyFitnessPal''. Dimarsico was able to drop 27 pounds, starting at 160 and currently weighing in at 133 lbs. "I feel amazing;' he said. The beginning of maintaining a strict diet was difficult for Dimarsico, as it is for most people. "You have to remain disciplined and it will soon become a habit;' he said. ''.As long as one is committed to their plan, they can lose weight safely and healthily;' Racanelli added in. "It is definitely hard to stick to a strict diet as temptations are all around. Friends are always asking to go and eat out at delicious places, especially with holidays in the months of November and December;' said Racanelli, which is prime time wrestling season. "Wrestling is a sport of sacrifices. Wrestlers have to give up things in order to succeed;' said Racanelli. Considering dieting plays a gigantic role in a wrestler's performance, Dimarsico still believes nothing is harder than preparing to step onto a mat to wrestle another human in a seven minute match. Racanelli believes that the right work ethic alongside the right diet regime are necessary to make weight, but from his perspective, dieting may indeed be harder than actually physically working out simply because it directly correlates to how you will perform. A poor diet will result in feeling bad while working out. ~ • @wilkesbeacon Amber.Grohowski@wilkes.edu WSOC: Lady Colonels fall in NCAA Second Round After 45 minutes of play, Wilkes and John Hopkins were tied at zero, but Johns Hopkins outshot Wilkes 9-0. Johns Hopkins continued their relentless · attack during the second half, tallying a total of 19 shots. The Blue Jays used two second half goals from Kyla Persky and Michelle Santangelo to power their way to the Sweet Sixteen round of -the NCAA Divison III Women's Soccer Tournament. Wilkes' lone shot of the contest during the early portion of the second half. The shot from Micaela Oliverio sailed wide of the net. Johns Hopkins 2, Wilkes 0 Wtlk.es'O 'O -- 'O Johns Hopkins'O'O -- 'X Second half -- 1. JH, Kyla Persky, 49:33. 2. JH, Michelle Santangelo (Carly LuptonSmith), 58:52. Shots -- WIL l; JH 19. Saves -- WIL 7 (Courtney Stanley); JH O (Robyn Lipschultz). Comers-- WIL O; JH 10. -Complied by Luke Modrovsky, Sports Editor WSOC: Women's soccer victorious on Oliverio's impressive bicycle kick goal whole perplexion of the Saturday afternoon affair. In the 22nd minute, the Lady Camels Staff Writer came sprinting down the field on a t6nsition The Wilkes Women's soccer team was able to and had a great opportunity to try to find come up their first NCAA tournament victory the back of the net. The whole Lady Colonel in program history in ~.----. sideline took a deep breath their first round matchup ; ~;§:~!~~:-=--;-as the Camels' Michelle defeating Connecticut ~;;:;,..__~ ~llr .t.l~ i:iii~ Medina's shot attempt College, 1-0, on Saturday i....~-1_..illli_,_._.ilij appeared to be heading afternoon at Johns ---~--~ towards the back of the net, Hopkins University. :J.i..-"~111-111'-•""" but ended up banging off the For much of the left post. 1st half, and into the -- ~ ·-,,,. . Another scare happened beginning of the 2nd in the 53rd .minute when half, the Lady Camels Gregoire appeared to kick of Connecticut College the ball into her own net, but seemed to have the it was determined that it hit advantage over the Lady above the net off the football Colonels of Wilkes, as post first. they dominated their Later in the contest, offensive side of the field Gregoire was involved in for most of that time. Courtesy of Wilkes Athletics/ another huge play, as she was Towards the end Adam Planamento given a red card in the 69th of the first half, the . . . minute for a hand-ball. Alex intensitr on the Lady M1c~ela Ohveno ,iooks t~ the ball Bukovac took the penalty Colonels side seemed during Saturdays 1-0 win. kick but Courtney Stanley to pick up slightly. Elena was able to come up with the Denger and Elise Brubaker were able to get off save to pick up her teammate. a couple of shots in the final minutes. Denger's "I honestly didn't really see what shot went high and Brubaker's shot was saved happened... my heart kinda sunk, because by the Camel's goalkeeper Bryanna Montalvo there were moments in the game where we in the final seconds. had a little pressure ... I was getting nervous at Even throughout the whole game, that point when that happened;' Sumoski said Connecticut had more touches on the ball and about both the near own-goal and the penalty. seemed to have the upper hand for much of The Lady Camels saw themselves with the action. They were just unable to capitalize another great opportunity in the 72nd minute on the chances they had. as they had back-to-back shots, with the Going into the 2nd half, the Lady Colonels second one going off the crossbar, this time off started to see momentum shift their way. It the opposite right crossbar. didn't take long for them to capitalize on that, Stanley made two saves in the 78th minute as Catherine Gregoire played a ball into the to hold the 1-0 lead. She finished the day with box in the 57th minute. Oliverio finished on a five saves making some impressive diving very impressive bicycle kick goal that sent the and grinding stops to record her 11th shutout team going crazy. overall on the season. "I honestly thought it was gonna go over Connecticut College, seemingly outplaying [the net], but I said Tm just gonna go for it: Wilkes, outshot the Lady Colonels, 15-5. and it happened to go in, and I was pretty surprised;' Oliverio said. "But I'm glad it went Wilkes 1, Connecticut 0 m:, Wilkes'O' 1 -- ' 1 Head Coach John Sumoski was also Connecticut'O'O-- ' O impressed by Oliverids goal in the victory. Second half -- WIL, Micaela Oliverio "It's hard to put it into words;' Sumoski said. (Catherine Gregoire), 52:10. "The goal was absolutely phenomenal. That's Shots -- WIL 5; CON 15. Saves -- WIL the best goal I've seen here in 16 years:' 5 (Courtney Stanley); CON 2 (Bryarma The Lady Colonels survived a few scares Montalvo). Comers -- WIL 2; CON 8. during the game that could have changed the By Alex Kielar .Ji•_.- •=•·.~.. .•-•illlll! r �_J Sports The Beacon - November 14, 2017 20 'Marts Madness' works to bring athletes, non-athletes together By Ashton Gyenizs Asst. Sports Editor The Marts Madness pep rally for the men's and women's basketball teams was an exciting preparatory event to help build excitement in wake of the start of the 2017-2018 season. Players on both teams displayed excitement as they were introduced to the crowd. They each ran out as their names were called, high-fiving fans and teammates alike. This display of Wilkes patriotism was a microcosm for the The Beacon/Ashton Gyenizs Marts Madness featured a game of knockout with student-athletes and non-athlete students. breaking of barriers between Wilkes environment of the Arnaud C. Marts center student-athletes and non-athlete students. felt energetic from the second the teams Overall, the event helped serve its purpose ran in. There were exciting minute-to-win to bring together and unite the students of Wilkes University. "It's just great for our students that like sports and want to get engaged in different activities and be able to come out and become a part of something like this," said head coach of the men's basketball team, Coach Metz. =-,·--This was the first time that the Wilkes basketball teams have UIL~~~!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!~~---~ -...;.......:.i:~ - -J coordinated an event of this kind, but they could not do it Senior Jo~n Goffredo (#l 3) takes a crack at a alone. With help of members of dunk during Marts Madness warm-ups. student-athlete and non-athlete student committees, the vision of the first -it games and a knock out game with nonever Marts Madness became a reality. athletes versus the athletes. The energy • "Coach Metz actually reached out to us was kept at a high level with the loud originally about this, so it automatically and exciting announcers, juniors Romeo brought me back to high school pep Rosario and Kyle Gattuso. rally cheerleader days," said Shyanne With the help of their top notch Barrett, chair of spirit committee. "That commentary of the minute-to-win-it is pretty much what this was, just that challenges and knock out contest, the pep rally to get the teams going. It was a students in the stands and the students lot of contribution from myself, my spirit participating all kept a positive morale that committee and SAAC." was felt throughout the entire gymnasium. Barrett said this event was inspired "It's just a way to kind of have fun by what essentially are pep rallies. The and make a fool of yourself a little bit and participants will get a chance to win prizes," said Barrett. "We have a good combination of students participating and student-athletes to show that we are all one team, we're all one family of Colonels· and we all work together." As the night went on, and more Colonels, both athletes and non-athletes got involved, it was clear that the lines between the two were beginning to blur. "It's great for our guys to feel that big time college basketball atmosphere to kick off their season," said Coach Metz, "At the end of the day, this is Division III collegiate athletics and we are studentathletes first. So the fact that our guys play intercollegiate sports is great, but they go to school just like everyone else and they are a part of the campus community, so . the beautiful thing is our players are not just friends with guys on the team, they are_ friends with people in the campus community as well." Metz and Barrett both said this kind of event is highly beneficial to the teams, students and campus as a whole. It was not only helpful to connect all of the members of the Wilkes University community, but it also helped elevate the overall morale and excitement for athletic events like the · men's and women's basketball games. Wilkes Fall Sports Schedules Wrestlin2 11/3 vs. Millersville 24-2f'° ll/4@King's, 10th L place 11/11 vs. Suny Cortland, L20-23 vs. NYU, L 6-34 vs. Hunter College, W38-6 11/18 vs. Heidel~ 10:00 a.m. @Mount Uruon, 12:00 p.m. vs. Alma, 2:00 p.m. vs. Baldwin Wallace, 4 :oop.m. vs. Greensboro, 6:00 p.m. 12/2 McDaniel Duals, 12:00 p.m. 12/8 vs. Eliz.abethto\\11, 7:00 p.m. 12/10 cal Stevens Institute, 12:00 p.m. 12/22Wilkes0pen,9:00a.m. 1/4, 1/5 NWCA National Duals, TBA 1/11 vs. Centerwy, 5:30 p.m. vs. Penn Tech, 8:30 p.m. 1/20 MAC Champ. @King's, 10:30 a.m. 1/28 John Reese Duals, 11 :00 a.m. 2/2 @College ofNJ, 7:30 p.m. 2/3 Messiah Open, 10:00 a.m. 2/9vs.Ithaca,7:00b.m. · 2/ 11 vs. King's, 12: 0 p.m. 2/16 vs. Scranton@King's, 7:00 p.m. 2/17 vs. Keystone@Scranton, 12:00 p.m. Record: 1-3 Football 9/2 @ Muh!en berg, L l 9-62 *9/9 vs. Lebanon Valley, L 0-36 • 9,, l "" , 15 vs. De aware v~ey, L 14-34 *9/23@ Misericordia, L 14-43 *9/30@ Lycoming, L 7-34 *x-10/7 vs. Widener, L 7-30 *10/21 @FDU-Flomam, L31-49 • 0128 @ lb 'gh 1 A n t, L 23 -26 • y- 11/4 vs. Stevenson, L 12-44 *z-11/1 I @ King's, L 26-40 • MAC x-Homecoming y-Friends and Family Day & Senior Day z-Mayor 's Cup Record:0-lO(MAC0-9) H,ome games @ schmidI stadium Results as ofNov. 11 Women's Soccer Women'sSoccer(cont'd) 9/1 vs. PSU-Berks, T 1-1 (2OT) 9/4 vs. Muhlenberg, W 2-1 9/9@Marywood, W 5-3 9/13 vs Wtlliam Patterson, W 1-0 · 9/ 16 vs. Penn College, W 3-0 9/20@ Susquehanna, L 0-1 9/23 vs. Arcadia, W 1-0 9/26@U. of Scranton, T 0-0 (201) 11 *9/29@Delaware "W2-0 nwey, I0/3 @ Stockton, W 2-0 *10/6 FDU Fl h W3 1 VS. - or am, *10/ 10 vs. King's, W 1-0 • l 0/1 4 @ Desales, L 0-2 *I0/ 18@M·1sencor . d.ia, Wl - 0 * l 0/21 vs. Eastern, T 0-0 (2OT) 10/24@SUNY-Cortland, W 1-0 *10/28@Manhattanville, W2-l Postseason: x-• 10/31 vs. Eastern, W 1-0 (2OT) y-*ll/4vs.Mi<mcmlia,L 1-0(201) z-11/11 vs. ConnecticutCoL, W 1-0 n-11/12 vs. Johm Hq,kin.5, , • MAC Freedom x-MAC Freedom Semi-Final y -MAC Freedom Final z-NCAA Tournament First Round n-NCAA Tournament SeC(Jnd Round Reaml: 14-~3 (MAC-Free. S-1-1) Home matches @Schmidt Stadium �1he Beacon - November 14, 2017 XC: Regionals By Kirsten Peters Staff Writer On Nov. 11, the men's and women's cross country teams competed in the NCAA Mideast Regional Championships hosted by Dickinson College at Big Spring High School. The men's team finished 37th out of 51, earning a total of 1,094 points. Out of the 365 participants in ·the 8k, Sophomore Franco Balbuena, who holds eight of the top nine times in school history, finished in 27:33.5, placing 126th for the event. Freshman Noah Molina ran a 28:02.3, a personal-best to finish 163rd. Sophomore Kevin Singhel ran a 29:58.6, a season-best to finish 270th. Freshman Kevin Long, sophomores Alan Sebastianelli and Ryan Weber and senior Kendrick Schell were the other runners for the men's team. The women's team placed 41st out of 49, earning a total of 1,205 team points. Out of the 351 participants in the 6k, senior Moriah Teed finished 221st with a 26:40.8, the top finisher for the women's team. Freshman Autumn Pedron finished 233rd in 26:53.3. Sophomores Caroline Rickard and Kaitlin Sutton and senior Carmen Hillman rounded out the scorers for Wilkes. Seniors Kaitlin Sitch and Michelle Brenneman rounded out the Wtlkes participants. Brenneman had a season-best of29:33.8. "Being a part of the cross country team definitely made this year one I couldn't forget;' freshman Autumn Pedron said, reflecting on her season. "I couldn't have asked for better teammates to experience the season with. The race today was a great way to finish the season; I think we were all happy with how we did:' Sports. Fall Awards Women's Soccer: 2017 All-MAC Freedom Coach of the Year: John Sumoski First Team All-MAC Freedom: Junior Nicolette Towlen Senior Elena Denger Freshman Niamh Harkins Second Team All-MAC Freedom: Freshman Elise Brubaker Freshman Catherine Gregoire Junior Courtney Stanley Womens Voll_e yball Second Team All-MAC Freedom: Sophomore Jamey Mikovich Field Hockey 2017 All-MAC Field Hockey Team: Defensive Player of the Year: Junior Haley Gayoski Coach of the Year: Head Coach Sara Myers First Team All-MAC Freedom: Senior Marissa Surdy Junior Haley Gayoski Second Team All-MAC Freedom: Junior Megan Kane Mens Soccer Second Team All-MAC Freedom: Sophomore Camry Huff Junior Casey Ritsick -Complied by Alex Kielar, Staff Writer 21 2017 -18 Basketball Rosters Men's Basketball Roster: No., Name, Year, Position, Ht., Wt. 1 Andre Spruell Sr. G 5-11 175 2 Landon Henry Fr. G 5-9 160 3 Connor Evans Jr. G 5-9 165 4 Tommy Bowen Jr. F 6-5 210 10 Marcus Robinson Jr. G 6-1 180 11 Rob Pecorelli So. G 6-3 185 12 Mark Mullins So. G 6-4 180 13 John Goffredo S~. G 6-0 190 15 Jack Bova Fr. G 6-2 170 21 Johnny Bamford So. G 6-2 170 22 Clay Basalyga Jr. G 6-3 200 23 Noah Jackson Fr. F 6-5 200 24 Cooper Chaffee Fr. F 6-6 200 32 Zach Walser Jr. F 6-6 225 33 Zach Brunner Sr. F 6-4 225 34 Derek Heiserman Fr. F 6-6 210 35 Mason Gross Sr. F 6-5 245 Women's Basketball Roster: No., Name, Year, Position, Ht., Wt. 0 Maddie Kelley Fr. G 5-6 1 Emily Sofranko Sr. G 5-4 2 Alyssa Alfano SQ. G 5-3 3 Amber Grohowski So. G 5-6 5 Kelsey Yustat So. G 5-2 13 Gabby Smicherko Fr. F 5-9 ·15 Chelsea Erkes So. G 5-3 20 Jamie Campbell St'. G 5-7 21 Sarah O'Hara Sr. G 5-7 22 Jordyn Garcia Fr. F 5-9 23 Sierra Smith So. G 5-7 24 Nicole Farrell Sr. F 5-10 25 Ashley Caster Jr. F 5-11 30 Catey McFadden Sr. F 5-11 43 Gianna Roberts So. F 5-10 Coaching Staff: Chris Heery Justine Seely Mark Maholick Bill Watkins Coaching Staff: Izzi Metz Head Coach Nick Doyle Assistan,t Coach Owen Wignot Assistant Coach 2017-18 MAC Freedom Men's Basketball Coaches' Preseason Poll: 1. Misericordia, 49 points (7) 2. Eastern, 36 points 3. Desales, 34 points 4. Delaware Valley, 33 points 5. Wilkes, 31 points t6. FDU-Florham, 15 points t6. Manhattanville, 15 points 8. King's, 11 points First place votes in () • Head Coach Graduate Coach Assistant Coach Assistant Coach 2017-18 MAC Freedom Women's Basketball Coaches' Preseason Poll: 1. FDU-Florham, 48 points (6) 2. DeSales, 42 points (1) 3. Eastern, 34 points (1) 4. Misericordia, 32 points 5. King's, 23 points 6. Delaware Valley, 22 points 7. Manhattanville, 16 points 8. Wilkes, 7 points First place votes in () Wilkes Winter Sports Schedules Women's Swimming Women's Basketball Men's Basketball Men's Swimming 10/7 vs. William Patterson, L 98-108 · In · 1 I 10/14 Colone1Spnnt vite, stpace 10/14 Colonel Sprint Invite, 3rd place *l0/ 20 @ Ar d' L 42 136 ca ia, - *10/20 @ Arcadia, L 44-142 10/21 vs. MountSaintMaryW 152-97 *10/28 vs. Stevenson, w 117-20 * b 011 1l/5 @ Le anon Vauey, W 128-61 11/5@Dickinson, L 88-106 . *11/11 vs FDU-Florham, W 126-72 d I ·t @Kin • 11/18 D . '.amon nvi e . g's 11/19 Diamond Invite@Kings *12/3 @Lycoming, 2:00 p.m. 12/8 vs. PSU-Altoona, 7:00 p.m. • I M' · d' 1 13@ 1sencor 1a, 1:00 p.m. *l/20@Messiah, 1:00 p.m. l/27 vs. SUNY-Cobleskill, 1:00 p.m. *2/3 s King's l ·00 v· • · p.m. *-MAC Freedom Home meets@ Wilkes-Barre Catholic Youth Center Record ·. 4 _3 (MAC Freedom·. 3 _1) 10/21 vs. Mount Saint Mary, L 79-151 *10/28 vs. Stevenson, L 61-104 *11/5@Lebanon Valley, L 57-136 kin l l/5 @ Die · son, L 57-111 *ll/11 FDU-Florham, L 77-90 11/18 Diamond Invite@ King's d 1 •t @ Ki , 11119 D' * iamon . nvi e ngs 12/3@ Lycommg, 2:00 p.m. 12/8 vs. PSU-Altoona, 7:00 p.m. *l/13@Misericordia, 1:00 p.m. * I M . h 1 20@ ess1a , 1:00 p.m. l/27vs. SUNY-Cobleskill, 1:00 p.m. *2/3 vs. King's, 1:00 p.m. *-MAC Home meets@ Wilkes-Barre Catholic Youth Center Record: 0-6 (MAC: 0-4) R It ,;u esu s as O; ivov. 4 11/15@ Rutgers-Camden, 7:00 P.M. 11/17 vs. Marywood, 8:00 P.M. 11/18vs. U.ofScranton,4:00P.M. 11/21 vs. PSU Wilkes-Barre, 5:00 P.M. 11/30@ Moravian, 7:00 p.m. 12/4@Rutgers-Newark, 7:00 p.m. 12/5 vs. Valley Forge, 6:00 p.m. 12/7 vs. PSU-Schuylkill, 7:00 p.m. 12/9 vs. Juniata, 1:00 p.m. :113 @FDU-Florham, 8:00 p.m. l/6 vs. Manhattanville, 1:00 p.m. 1/8 @PSU-Hazleton, 6:00 p.m. *l/10@ Delaware Valley, 8:00 p.m. *l/13@ Eastern,1:00 p.m. :11 17 vs. DeSales, 8:00 p.m. 1/20 vs.King's, 12:00 p.m. l/22 @Alvernia, 6:00 p.m. *l/24@Misericordia, 8:00 p.m. *1/27 vs. Delaware Valley, 1:00 p.m. *l/31 vs. FDU-Florham, 6:00 p.m. *2/3 @Manhattanville, 1:00 p.m. *2/7 @ DeSales, 6:00 p.m. *2/10 vs. Misericordia, 1:00 p.m. *2/13 @King's, 6:00 g-m, *2/17 vs. Eastern, 1: 0 p.m. *-MAC Freedom Home games @ Marts Center Record: 0-0 (MAC-Freedom: 0-0) l l/15 vs. PSU-Hazleton, 7:00 p.m. 11/18@ Elizabethtown, 3:00 p.m. 11/2lvs.PSU-WB,p.m. 11/25 @ Marywood, 1:00 p.m. 11/26@ U. of Scranton, 3:00 p.m. _ ll/29@Drew, 7:00 p.m. 12/2 vs. Messiah, 3:00 p.m. 12/5 vs. Clarks Summit, 8:00 p.m. 12/19@Albright, 7:00 p.m. 12/28 @Hiram, 7:00 p.m. 12/29@ Norwich, 3:00 p.m. *1/3@ FDU-Florham, 6:00 p.m. *l/6 vs. Mahattanville, 3:00 p.m. *l/l0@Delaware Valley, 6:00 p.m. :1113 @Eastern, 3:00 p.m. 1/17 vs. Desales, 6:00 p.m. *1/20 vs. King's, 2:00 p.m. *l/24@Misericordia, 6:00 p.m. *l/27 vs. Delware Valley, 3:00 p.m. *l/31 vs. FDU-Florham, 8:00 p.m. *2/3 @ Manhattanville, 3:00 p.m. *2/7@ Desales, 8:00 p.m. *2/10 vs. Misericordia, 3:00 p.m. *2/13@ King's, 8:00 .m. · *2/17@ Eastern, 3:0 p.m. *-MAC Freedom Home games @ Marts Center Record: 0-0 (MAC-Freedom: 0-0) 0 r �1he Beacon -November 14, 2017 Sports 22 • haveverr" =:~~=~, tbinkthato ~and.ha Editor's note: Tli.i.s years. AthJete:t>(,t e W!elt is rnirit-ba;,~d. Dpn't agree ith our selectioh?tet us know 0,11 Twitter: @WilkesBeacon , ' Additionally, 'at the' etu( of the h.cademii: )-leaf, . we wiJJ,'ost a' reader poll ct/ tlutYear". .... " o ,;;rowh ah "Athlete Full qualification aritera and mpre informatian can be toun4, 11i ebsite: www.tliewilkesbeacon .com The Beacon/Luke Modrovsky OUT academic All-American. When/Whydldyoulipt~ '· ". Ib an wre • when I was in • inylm er' �L Sports The Beacon - November 14, 2017 23 What head coach John Sumoski saht: "N'ddd stays on the field fot ut 1-auae she makes something out of nothing, all the time. She's our engine and one ofour hardest workers." Name: Nicolette Towlen Year: Junior Major: Psychology Hometown: Ewing, Nj. High School: Ewing HS Position: Forward Driving force for your dedsion to come to Wilkes? I really liked the team chemistry and the team culture. When/Why did yoa int begla playing? The first time I played I was four in an indoor league and I scored my first goal on my own team. If yoa had to choose one thing about your program that you could improve, what would it be? Our program itself I am very happy with I think one thing that cou1a be improved is student participation, we c<>uld really (use) more fans out there. Post graduation plans in terms of a career? I hope to go to graduate school in hopes to work as a sports p ~ . A quote you Im your life by! "Though she be but little she is fierce." -Shakespeare Favorite bulJfing o,n ?JDPUS? I like the atmosphere in UCOM, whether mJleeda quiet study a busy cotfee shop UCOM has it Editor's note: This year's Athlete of the Week is merit-based. Don't 11gree ith our selection? Let us kn ow on Twitter: @WilkesBeacon Additionally, at the end of the academic year, -we will post a reader poll to crown a11 "Athlete of the Year". Full qu.alification critera and more information can be found on our webite: www.thewilkesbeacon.com r �_J "' The Beacon - November 14, 2017 • � 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 2017 November 14th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2017 November 14 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/dc6fc12eef71f8a84a82d3a5d645ce69.pdf ac0bba0f8d403788de649494372563a0 PDF Text Text IHIIE B BIEACC(O)N T~ HE EACON The Beacon - January 30, 2018 Est. 1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member Volume 71, Issue 11 The news of today reported by the journalists of tomorrow. Henry’s Dining Hall fitted with new renovations By Maddie Davis By Jackie Kurovsky Staff Writer The Beacon/Maddie Davis Joshua Shepard, a junior musical theater major, sits with friends in the newly rennovated cafeteria. In the image is the new wooden booth area, fitted with charging ports. Bogdan while criticizing the old lay out. “It comfortable experience for the students and staff,” added Bogdan. was like a high school cafeteria.” “It’s a fresh look at something as we Bogdan explained that Alicia Bond, director of business operations, and progress and we keep doing new things Theresa Cochran, Space Mg/Financial to keep the program moving forward and Supervisor in Facilities, both helped design to make it a better experience for Wilkes the color scheme for the cafeteria’s new University.” “It was kinda like we wanted to surprise look. Phillip Marino, project supervisor, also spearheaded the reconstruction of the you” joked Bogdan on the almost sudden dining hall to serve a fresh new look to change of the dining hall’s layout. returning spring semester students. “My hope is that it makes a better dining SEE HENRY, experience for the students and a more University herbarium added to international registry, page 4 Give the gift of warm socks, page 7 Wilkes University Student Government is looking to improve the campus experience for everyone with a new website that keeps users up to date with all things Colonel. The site wilkes.presence.io is the computer platform for the Student Government app “The Colonel Guide” which became available in 2017. Like the app, the site contains information on all clubs and events on campus from Bingo Night to Zebra Communications. Student Body President Cody Morcom explained how the website and its corresponding app help improve student engagement. “We are the sounding board for student concerns,” said Morcom. “These two tools help us to both hear and see concerns as well as get information to every Colonel in a quick, easy, and less-invasive way than ever before.” Campus events appear on the site’s main screen. Students can click the Organizations tab to see a listing of all clubs and organizations on campus. By selecting a club, they can view meeting times and locations and send a request to join. In addition, any questions the user has can be immediately sent to the inbox of the club’s president. SEE CLUB, Page 3 The Beacon/Kirsten Peters Page 6 Graphic by Todd Espenshade Asst. News Editor Henry’s Dining Hall hasn’t been renovated for more than 40 years, but over winter break, the upstairs cafeteria in the Student Union Building received a new, more mainstream look. The cafeteria was remodeled with fresh coats of paint, new soda dispensers and various new outlets with USB charging ports. New plumbing was installed around the cafeteria as well. Aside from these improvements Henry’s seating plan received a new look featuring a new wooden booth area, high tables and an overall new spacious floor plan. The dining hall’s reconstruction has been in the planning stages since the middle of last year. The remodeling was done successfully bringing a more relaxed and modern touch to Wilkes’ campus. After the planning stages the construction took three to four weeks to complete, just in time for the new semester. Jerry Bogdan, the General Manager of Henry’s Dining Hall, had expressed his interest in the newest renovations of the cafeteria in his third year. “It’s something we’ve wanted to do since Aramark came on campus,” stated General Manager Jerry Bogdan about the reconstruction. The plan for the architect, constructed by Bogdan and others, was to make more seating options to cater to all students. “It was like military feeding” joked Student Government debuts club websites Movies coming out this spring semester, page 14-15 MBB: Wilkes holds first place through first half of play, page 19 �News News The Beacon - January 30, 2018 Beacon Briefs Compiled by Maddie Davis Wilkes University’s Annual Sexual Jeopardy On Tuesday, Feb. 6 from 9 to 10 p.m. the BACCHUS Club is holding the Sexual Jeopardy program in the Henry Student Center Ballroom. The club is currently looking for participants for four teams of four to take part in the game show like event to educate those who come about different sexual conceptions. The winning team will also take home a prize. If you are interested in participating please contact Health Services at ext. 4730. Spring Semester Opening of the Colonel Closet Wilkes University’s Colonel Closet is open and restocked for the Spring Semester. The Colonel Closet is open for students in the Interfaith Office on the second from of the Student Union Building Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Contact Kristin Osipower at kristin.osipower@wilkes.edu or at the ext. 5904 for questions or alternate arrangements. Have a breaking story or a press release to send? Contact the news editor: cabrini.rudnicki@wilkes.edu Scholarships Available through the Alumni Association If a parent or grandparent of yours graduated from Wilkes University you may qualify for Wilkes University Alumni Scholarship that is now accepting applicants. Apply through the Wilkes Alumni Website to see if you qualify before the Feb. 23 deadline. Last Call to Attend Winter Creative Writing Workshops Winter creative writing workshops will be offered to all of those interested next semester on campus. Reality and Imagery in Fiction, Social Media for Beginners, and Nonfiction Places and Spaces, among others, are the workshops that are being offered. Registration for these workshops is now open at www.wilkes.edu/cw. For any further questions call (570) 408-4547. Wanted: Interns for Wilkes Alumni Political Campaign Anthony Bartoli ’15 is looking for those who are interested in a political internship to help with his campaign running for State Representative of the 118th District. If you are interested please email jon@votebartoli.com and attach resumes and plans to set up an interview. Wilkes University Student Government notes By Megan Stanley Staff Writer The Wilkes University Student Government held their first meeting of the semester on Wednesday. The Spanish Club and Women Empowered by Science (WEBS club) delivered their club reports this week. The Spanish Club told student government that they currently have 10 active members who meet once a month. They held a table at the Wilkes Halloween Party in October, and participated in the MSC party. The club held a Krispy Kreme fundraiser last semester. In terms of the future, the club hopes to host more fundraisers and activities which all will be discussed. WEBS currently have 58 active members. They meet with WEBS participants from the local area to deliver labs, and the next session will be at the end of the month. Last semester, the group held a Yankee Candle fundraiser and made a $492.40 profit for the club. They are currently planning an event called Adventures in Science that will be held in April. In the future, the club wants to reach out more to the Wilkes community and start social media channels. The first item of business was the recognition of the Table Top Gaming Club. The group hopes to facilitate social gatherings for people interested in role playing, deck building and other board games. The hope for the club is to help other students find and 2 News forge new friendships through the events. The club also hopes to help students who might be experiencing anxiety or depression from college work. The club will be advised by Dr. Andrew Miller, and currently has 15 members. The group will return to student government to find out if they have been awarded Student Government recognition. The next item of business was a fund request from APhA-ASP for their annual conference. The 2018 Annual Meeting and Exposition will provide students the opportunity to network, advocate pharmacy, and learn about issues facing the profession. Attending the trip are 31 pharmacy students, but only the five P2 students are eligible for Student Government funding. The total request for the trip is $3,535, which will cover registration, hotel and flights. APhAASP will return to Student Government next week to see if they have been allocated the funding. Geo-Explore club funding request was the next item of business. The group intend to take a trip to the Big Island of Hawaii during Spring Break. The 15 students attending will receive tours from professional geologists, visit state parks, and experience the history and culture of Hawaii. The trip is associated with a one-credit Hawaiian geology course, and the trip will help promote the new geology major. The entire trip will cost $23,846.07, but due to fundraising and personal funds the group are requesting $6,618 from Student Government to help with the trip. Geo-explore club will return next week to find out if they have received the funding. A Pennsylvanian Pharmacist Association funding request was next on the agenda. The group are attending the Midyear conference Jan. 26 to 28 where more than 10 Wilkes students will present posters. The group is requesting $1,200 to cover the registration and hotel of students attending the conference. Next on the business was the name change for IRHC (Inter-Residence Hall Council). After attending a conference, the group hopes to rebrand by creating a new logo with a new name change. The motion was passed for the group to be renamed to Residence Hall Council (RHC). The final item of business was the Capital Fund Request. In the request was a new three-year contract for Presence, the system that “Colonel Guide” was created on, which helps clubs and events register attendance. There was also a request for a new Club Hub computer and an electronic voting system, which will cut down voting time in Student Government meetings. The fund request totalled $25,069.00 and was passed. Finally, the operations committee met during the week and reported the following: Stark building construction is ahead of schedule and will be completed by the summer, and in the communal lounge of University Towers there will be computers added. table of contents news................2 life, a&e...........7 spread............12 opinion..........14 sports............19 �The Beacon - January 30, 2018 CLUB Continued from front page and send a request to join. In addition, any questions the user has can be immediately sent to the inbox of the club’s president. Morcom said the app is also a way for Student Government to receive helpful feedback. In the Campus Forms tab, students can fill out surveys about campus events. This allows Student Government to have the likes and dislikes of Wilkes students right at their fingertips. The site also allows for demographic analysis to ensure campus events are reaching out to all Colonels. “Students may notice how we use their swipes at every SG event,” said Morcom. “This swipe checks them in and allows us to see [...] their class year, major, if they’re a resident or commuter, ethnicity, and so much more.” Student Government Vice President Katelyn Jimison explained the importance of this feature. “Presence helps us to identify groups of students who we are having trouble getting to attend our events, which allows us to make changes in the future to cater to what everyone wants to see.” Morcom said the website and app News combined will absolutely enhance the experience of Wilkes students. “In the past Student Government has played a big role in event planning on campus,” Morcom said. “Over the course of the past semester and into the future, it has been my mission to ensure we maintain that while also advocating for change and improvements that students want and need.” Any student, faculty, staff member or alumni can easily access the website. Their information is pre-loaded onto the site using a sync system with help from the Wilkes IT department. “[It’s] super complex, but it works amazingly,” said Morcom. “I am confident that my successor, the SG President next year will take it further and help to enhance student life even more,” Morcom said. “There are many new updates that the platform’s company is going to be releasing over the next year, ones that I feel will be extremely beneficial to all students interested in enjoying the awesome social events [our] campus offers.” “The Presence tools allow us to update the club leaders to allow current leaders to have access to all of the old budgets [...] from past events,” she said. “This would also be a great way to track spending when multiple people may be working to plan an event, and easily 3 lVEHfl IIGTDI DOaMKJS Student Club RIIIM1 AJrWJlU '5 ftWIJllfl'tlll'IM. 0 Next Meeting: Tuesday the 23rd atllam Breis316 8""1nfom,o1'o!I Aboul lN-IM5'°"1'W'"""'CUlillO,.....Pllif!!l1"11h~ptnfand~tJ;,trint,0,1'fflfNl'J$d!OOltul'"'.ftllillto.erls~ltl!ftnd.i,,._-..lwlt~ l".flffltf'ICIO;IN"Cont.la"_.ott!Mll/ffotlNUbHll!Wllli«t..._ Courtesy of Tim Lavoie The dashboard of the Pre-Vet Club. Club leaders can edit things like meeting time, meeting location, and basic information from this area for other club members to view. see where your spending is at versus the budget.” Morcom hopes for more clubs and organizations to be added to the site. While the platform is in its early stages, Student Government foresees a successful future. “I think Presence is a great resource for all clubs and students to use, and I’m excited to keep spreading the word about it throughout campus,” Jimison said. Editor’s note: Maddie Davis, the assistant news editor, is the treasurer of the Pre-Vet Club. Rosenthal Herbarium internationally recognized, added to registry By Megan Stanley Staff Writer The Rosenthal Herbarium at Wilkes University has recently been added to the database of Index Herbariorum, an international directory of herbaria. Established in 1982, the Herbarium has a collection of over 3,400 specimens of pressed and preserved plants. The majority of the samples are from Pennsylvania, but some plants are acquired from places such as Florida, California, Texas and Canada. The director and curator of the Herbarium, Dr. Kenneth Klemow, has been interested in plant collection since his undergraduate studies at the University of Miami and contributed to the herbarium at Syracuse’s College of Environmental Science and Forestry. Klemow established the Herbarium at Wilkes more than 30 years ago using both his own personal collection of plants and those that students collected during his classes. “If you go into the herbarium, you’ll see a lot of plants that were collected in the 1980s, when we were trying to rapidly build up the collection. From there, in the 1990s and 2000s and the past eight years we would add around 100 specimens per year.” “I have around 3,400 specimens in the collection. Many of these specimens are collected by students and many of these students have now graduated and gone off to become alumni. We want alumni to know that their work lives on in our herbaria, and we take good care of it.” Klemow spoke about his reasoning behind applying for recognition from the Index Herbariorium. “I was elected as the president of the Pennsylvania Biological Survey, which is a group of biologists who are interested simply in biodiversity within the state. Being that I’m the president of this organization my collection should be properly recognized.” He further added, “it is something that I always aspired [to], because all the best herbaria are there.” Klemow spoke about the benefits of having a herbarium within the university, such as his ability to use the specimens to teach classes. “Some plants are of medicinal value and we have students that are pre-med orientated and so (the herbarium) can be used to show the relationship between plants and these other areas that are important to them.” He further added that herbaria serve as important “store-houses of genetic diversity and genetic information.” Laura Solomon, a senior biology major and Kirby Scholar, has been working with Klemow in the Herbarium for nearly three years, and is currently conducting a project that involves DNA barcoding of certain species. She spoke about how the herbarium has benefitted her academic research. “We can actually work off any of the well- \ I The Beacon/Megan Stanley Laura Solomon, senior biology major, looking at the corydalis plant with Dr. Kenneth Klemow in the Herbarium. preserved samples, some of the older ones the DNA doesn’t hold up as well as we need to isolate it a certain amount to run the reactions but having the specimens gives us so much access. “In the winter we wouldn’t be able to find certain grasses and plants, but now we can just take a little piece of leaf of the pressed plant samples and isolate that.” Being registered to the Index has further benefits. “It makes us part of a scientific community, and so if people are interested in our database or our plants, they can make requests to borrow our plants or we can borrow other people’s plants, whereas before we weren’t really able to do that,” Klemow said. Klemow spoke about his future aspirations for the Herbarium at Wilkes University. “What I want to see the collection specializing in is plants of Luzerne County. I’d like to see us have one of each species in Luzerne County. Now the question is, ‘how close are we to that?’ And the answer is we’re maybe at 30 percent, so we still have a lot to go yet.” �The Beacon - January 30, 2018 4 News Rare autoimmune disorder to be highlighted at upcoming presentation By Maddie Davis Asst. News Editor On Thursday at 6 p.m., Dr. Edward Schicatano, along with the Departments of Psychology and Neuroscience, will be holding a guest presentation titled “Madness” by Emily Gavigan in Breiseth Hall room 320. “Madness” is a presentation by Emily Gavigan who hopes to spread awareness about the rare autoimmune disorder she was diagnosed with while in college. It will feature her account of the journey of finding a diagnosis, her experiences, video clips regarding her illness, and the science behind the rare autoimmune disorder that took her and her family by surprise. Emily Gavigan’s story is also described in the book “Brain on Fire” by Susannah Cahalan. The path to finding a diagnosis was long and filled with many obstacles and doubt, but Gavigan and her family kept fighting to find the purpose of her sudden odd, uncharacteristic behavior and changes against false diagnoses and ignorance by some doctors. It baffled doctors at first, but now Emily Gavigan looks to share her story with Wilkes University to reach out and inform people of the rare anti-NMDAR receptor encephalitis she was diagnosed with. Wilkes University’s Political Science professor Dr. Andrew Miller had been friends and neighbors with the Gavigans for 1more than a decade. He and his wife kept up with the ongoing story of their friend’s daughter’s rare and almost mysterious illness. “It was somebody who was a friend of ours, so we were worried of course,” stated Miller discussing the first-hand account of Emily Gavigan’s journey to a rightful diagnosis. “It’s a combination of being worried about our friend, combined with an incredible story of the diagnosis,” Miller said. “It was an amazing set of circumstances that led to the diagnosis,” described Miller. “One of the things Emily is trying to do is build awareness. When she got diagnosed there were hardly any diagnoses in the country … the only expert in the world on this disease is in Philly.” Gavigan was introduced to Psychology and Schicatano by Miller, having witnessed and experienced Emily’s diagnostic journey. Schicatano and Emily Gavigan’s family soon being acquainted and started sharing the details and the science that appealed to his interests and Neuroscience background. “When I first heard it in person I thought it was really interesting,” said Schicatano. “I had never heard of it.” Schicatano hopes that with this presentation students will become more aware of the problem and disorder Emily was diagnosed with because it is more common than we think. “Some of the symptoms are very common,” Schicatano added. “The more people that hear of it the better it’s going to be detected and diagnosed for others.” “To be aware of how something like this can happen ... it’s a learning experiencing,” he continued. “I think the real lesson here is we don’t know as much as we think we know,” Schicatano stated. “We need to say ‘I don’t know and let’s look and let’s research it.” “We don’t really know all that is happening in the brain,” he added, “it is not as simple as it is in the textbooks.” “You’re going to hear something that is fascinating, eye-opening, and informative,” said Schicatano. Psychology and Neuroscience students have already expressed an interest in hearing the rare story of Emily Gavigan’s journey to a diagnosis including junior neuroscience major Thomas Krutsick. “I find Emily’s story very interesting and look forward to hearing about her experience with anti-NMDAR receptor encephalitis, because it is such a rare condition,” Krutsick said. “The thing that I hope to take away from the presentation is a better understanding of someone who suffered through such debilitating symptoms and recovered,” Krutsick said. “You have to see it to believe it,” said Schicatano. Seats will fill up fast for Emily Gavigan’s “Madness” presentation. Email Dr. Schicatano for any further questions regarding the presentation. Prof. awarded ‘PA Acceleration Educator of the Year’ By Cabrini Rudnicki News Editor A faculty member was recently given a prestigious award. Dr. Rodney Ridley was named a Pennsylvania Acceleration Educator of the Year by the Pennsylvania Acceleration Project. The award was presented on Jan. 18 at East Stroudsburg University. This year’s ceremony was the revival of the awards, which previously existed in the past. “The backbone of the awards is that they are trying to highlight people who they think are in some way shape or form, accelerating technology and innovation throughout the state through their sphere of influence,” said Ridley. Ridley won an award in the category dedicated to the education of technology, along with Dr. Charlene Brennan, the executive director of Colonial Intermediate Unit 20; and Dr. Marcia Welsh, the president of East Stroudsburg University. “My initial reaction was that I didn’t think it was a real award,” he joked. “The email looked like spam. I was close to hitting delete, then I saw the name at the bottom and realized I knew the name: Kelly Lewis, a former Congressman from Stroudsburg.” Lewis, along with Kevin Dellicker, the former adviser to Governor Wolf in technology and innovation, are the leaders of the Acceleration Project, which is a team meant to oversee bringing of broadband internet throughout Pennsylvania. “The Pennsylvania Acceleration Awards are designed to recognize and honor organizations and leaders that are driving technology and innovation across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,” according to a press release released by the organization. Ridley is the executive director and a professor at the Allan P. Kirby Center for Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship. He is also the co-founder of the center’s business mentor program, and the director of the campus’ industry and and community outreach office, the Kirby Scholars Program and the Allan P. Kirby Center’s micro-grant fund. He also serves on a number of area committees and boards, including CAN DO and the Northeast Pennsylvania Industrial Resource Center. “It was very interesting how they found me, of all people,” he said. “I had asked who nominated me but they couldn’t tell me, it was confidential.” “We do a lot here in the Kirby Center which pushes the boundaries of innovation, through entrepreneurship, energy transfer, and the bringing to life the commercialization of technology.” Wilkes’ Allan P. Kirby Center is one of the only university-run programs to commercialize innovation, or to have a The Beacon/Steffen Horwath Dr. Rodney Ridley stands with his Pennsylvania Acceleration Educator of the Year award, given to him for his contributions to technology education. technology-transfer office, in the area. “Dr. Ridley is certainly deserving of the award he just recieved. He is very innovative, his vision carries the entire organization through its vision as an establishment of technology transfer,” said fellow faculty member Gerald A. Ephault, the executive in charge of residence of Allan P. Kirby. The office was initially a center to teach and practice entrepreneurship. When Ridley became director in 2014, he switched the center’s focus to the commercialization of university technology. The center takes clients of students, faculty, and for a charge, members of the Wilkes-Barre community, and helps them take their ideas and form them into a business. @wilkesbeacon cabrini.rudnicki@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - January 30, 2018 News 5 Students and faculty react to government shutdown By Megan Stanley Staff Writer From Jan. 19 to 23, the U.S. government shut down over a disagreement regarding the budget for the fiscal year. The measure that failed to pass on Friday was a temporary funding bill that would have lasted until Feb. 16. Created by the Republican leadership in the House of Representatives and the Senate, it suspended several unpopular healthcare taxes with the intention that it would be easier to vote for. The shutdown lasted over the weekend, and on Jan. 23 Congress passed a bill ending the partial shutdown, keeping the government funded until Feb. 8. This is the fourth temporary bill imposed since October because there has been no agreement regarding a long-term budget for the fiscal year. Dr. Thomas Baldino, a professor in the political science department at Wilkes University, explained this further. “This is called a continuing resolution senate, a continuing resolution continues to fund the government at the same level as it had been,” he said. “By its own rules, Congress is supposed to have all of the 13 separate spending bills passed by Oct. 1 because the fiscal year runs through Oct. 1 to Sept. 30. “It didn’t meet the Oct. 1 deadline, so they passed the continuing resolution, then they passed another one, and another one, and now we’re on the fourth.” Baldino further explained the negative impact this can have. “The downside of continuing resolutions is that if a government agency intends to plan to do something more or different that requires additional funding, they aren’t getting it in a continuing resolution because it is basically a flat line,” he said. “The other thing about flat line spending is, depending upon what your buying from the money in the budget you’re receiving from the government, if the price of the item spikes you have to buy less of that item.” The shutdown ended when the Democrats were given assurance of a debate and a vote regarding immigration from the Senate majority leader, Kentucky Republican Mitch McConnell. Whilst an end to the shutdown has led to may, especially those who work in government, to be relieved, others have instead accused the Democrats of caving. Liberal groups and some Democrats are sceptical about the promise for a debate and a vote regarding immigration. People turned to social media, and “Democrats CAVED” trended on twitter on Monday evening. Obama’s DACA program, which allows thousands of children who were brought into the U.S. illegally to remain in the country, was cancelled and declared unconstitutional by Trump last year, has been a key point of disagreement between the Republicans and Democrats and has been named as one of the main causes for the shutdown, alongside budget disagreements. If the promise for a debate and a vote falls to the side, the Democrats could easily force another shutdown in three weeks, according to the Anthony Zurcher, writing for the BBC. For Wilkes students, the repeal of DACA was a strong talking point. Sophomore political science major Letty Patino-Flores said: “Repealing DACA is taking such a step back considering our progressive views with immigration. “With the government shutdown, it shows how inefficient a president can be. Both political parties are divided upon the subject, even the Republicans can’t agree and Trump is showing how inefficient he can be.” During a government shutdown, many non-essential federal agencies close down, which leaves thousands of employees on temporary, unpaid leave. Areas such as travel and tourism may shut down, meaning that passport and visa applications may be delayed. National parks and tourism sites, such as the Statue of Liberty, are also at risk of closing when the government experiences a shutdown. National security, electricity generation and air traffic control are all agencies that are required to continue activities under a government shutdown. The last government shutdown was in 2013 under the Obama administration, and lasted for 16 days. During this period, 800,000 federal employees were on unpaid leave, whilst another 1.3 million had to report to work without the necessarily knowing about Do you like to write? Interested in current events? Want to get more involved? Write news for the Beacon. Contact us! Cabrini Rudnicki, News Editor: cabrini.rudnicki@wilkes.edu Maddie Davis, Assistant News Editor: madelynn.davis@wilkes.edu payment. The disagreement was regarding legislation for the fiscal year 2014. All members of the Senate and the House of Representatives continue to get paid during a government shut down because their paychecks are written into the constitution. Kayla Reese, a junior pharmacy major, expressed concern over pay regarding the shutdown, particularly for U.S. soldiers. “I feel that it’s insane that Congress ... still continues to get paid whilst military members do not, because they are meant to be the ones keeping us safe. “From what I’ve heard it also affects the hospital staff on base, because civilians can’t work when there’s a shutdown because they aren’t getting paid.” However, some Wilkes students admitted that they didn’t know much about the recent shutdown. Nancy Ramirez, a senior political science major, said: “I’m not informed enough. No one is focusing on the shutdown itself, only how the President reacted, but what exactly is the argument? You can’t find that anywhere.” Kelci Piavis, a senior English major, echoed Ramirez and admitted: “I didn’t know about it until after the day it happened.” Paivis did add, however, that “it just shows Donald Trump is incompetent and a hypocrite,” referring to an interview with Fox News leading up to the impending 2013 shutdown, when Trump made a comment that the blame for a shutdown should always be on the president. �News The Beacon - January 30, 2018 HENRY Continued from front page change of the dining hall’s layout. The new look of Henry’s Dining Hall was a shock for some, but the reconstruction has overall received positive reviews from around campus, like Nilab Mominzada. “I really like the designing,” commented junior management and marketing student Nilab Mominzada, “it looks very brand new.” “I just love it,” she added, “having dinner and just hanging out with my friends.” Mominzada wasn’t the only one who loved the reconstruction of Henry’s Dining Hall. Michael Dennis, third year supervisor of the dining hall, expressed his own personal love for the new layout of the cafeteria. “It’s beautiful, absolutely beautiful,” said Michael Dennis. “It’s streamlined. Students love it, and it just brightens up the whole dining hall.” “It’s a 2018 look,” added Dennis. “It’s more of a relaxed atmosphere than it was before.” “They way we have it set up now it’s more convenient, there’s more seating, and you can get it and get out,” said Dennis. “Making sure the student body is happy, that’s the reason why it was done.They tried making it modern, streamlined, and comfortable for you.” Follow us! The Beacon @wilkesbeacon @wilkesbeacon 6 FOR RENT DREAM RENTALS APARTMENTS AVAILABLE FOR JUNE, 2018 www.DreamRentals.net Call Jim (570) 288-3375 �The Beacon - January 30, 2018 Life, Arts & Entertainment 7 Life, Arts & Entertainment Have a story or want your event to be featured? Contact the Life, A&E Editor: amanda.bialek@wilkes.edu Give the gift of warm socks this season to those in need By Amanda Bialek Life, Arts & Entertainment Editor In this season of chilly weather, students can warm the hearts and feet of those in need by donating socks to the Kirby Cares campaign. Socks are one of the most needed items at homeless shelters, but often are the least donated, according to Points of Light. The Kirby Cares campaign, initiated by the Allan P. Kirby Center for Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship, will run through Feb. 14. New socks can be dropped off inside the Allan P. Kirby Center for Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship at 65 W. South St. “The premise of the Kirby Center is to give back to the community,” Rodney Ridley, executive director of the Allan P. Kirby Center for Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship said. Michelle Lehman, Kirby Scholar of Business Development at the center, was inspired to develop this campaign after some research on the Wilkes-Barre community. She discovered that the United States 2016 Census reported that 28.9% of the population of Wilkes-Barre is living in poverty. “I thought that number was very high and that sparked my attention that we have a lot of men, women and children that are in need of basic necessities. I knew that with this initiative at the Allan P. Kirby Center, we could make a difference even if it was something as small as socks,” Lehman said. With a desire to be creative and a need for socks, the Kirby Cares campaign was born. The goal of this sock drive is to bring together individuals of Wilkes University in a positive way that benefits members of the local community. “She has a very big heart and I know that she is passionate about this particular subject,” Ridley said. A small act of kindness can bring great joy to another person. By putting yourself in someone else’s shoes, you realize the value a pair of socks has. For someone without a cozy home to warm up in, a pair of socks is a true treasure to them. “I look at the Kirby Cares campaign as an active awareness that there are so many people who don’t have the opportunity to feel warm during the winter months. I think it is so easy to wake up on a cold day and put on warm clothing and not really think anything of it,” Lehman said. All sock donations will be given to the St. Vincent de Paul Soup Kitchen in downtown Wilkes-Barre. The kitchen serves 300 guests a hot, nutritious meal on a daily basis. “For every problem, there is a solution, and as students we have the ability to make an impact whether it is big or small. WilkesBarre is a strong community and it is important that we continue to take of each other,” Lehman said. New socks can be dropped off at: Allan P. Kirby Center for Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship 65 W. South St., Wilkes-Barre Editor’s note: Amanda Bialek, the life, ========- ========- ========- Iarts and entertainment editor, is the Kirby Scholar of Communication for the Allan P. Kirby Center for Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship. w @wilkesbeacon amanda.bialek@wilkes.edu The Beacon/Amanda Bialek New socks for children, women and men can be donated until Feb. 14. Graphic by Todd Espenshade I �The Beacon - January 30, 2018 8 Life, Arts & Entertainment Recipe 01 the week: INGREDIENTS: · INSTRUCTIONS: ·. t ~ut.orf!he tops oflhe • ~~ Container ofBlueberry . ~=Tthe ft'uit in~ small •HandfUI ofbspberries· . p1eeesand fre_ezeovem~,ght~ .• , Pineaol>te spear . 3~Take ou~ fruit and put !~~ a •Splash .~orange Juice ~,ende~~hyoa,..rt a~JUI~ • Chocolate Chips 4~Blend together and plaee-1n •Chocolatesyrup . bowli .. . _ -~F1~~ Chia seeds1~ ! ~ ~h _c~oJate chips, ~Pt •'.Onllola . flax and ch1a seeds and granola" • 4strl'ff'benies ~·-~EN.JDYJ l 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 - January 30, 2018 Life, Arts & Entertainment 20 tips for college students to stay organized in the new year By Amanda Bialek Life, Arts & Entertainment Editor 1. Rise and shine on time. Do you often find yourself hitting snooze repeatedly? Put your alarm clock somewhere in your room that causes you to get out of your bed. More movement will help you wake up faster and stay awake. 2. Buy a planner. Having a planner in college is essential for keeping track of all of your assignments and upcoming events. Find one that works well with your style. Whether you like simplicity or aim to be bold with bright colors, there is a planner for everyone. You can check out the selections at Michaels craft store or visit Barnes and Noble. Remember to download a coupon on your phone by visiting their websites. Be sure to keep your planner with you wherever you go so you can write things down before you forget. 3. Save those syllabi. A syllabus is your guide for the rest of the semester and important to keep in a safe place. Use a folder to keep all of your syllabi in a designated area. Another option is to put each syllabus in an individual binder that corresponds with every class. 4. Take five and clean. A great way to keep your room and/or apartment tidy is to set aside five minutes a day and clean an area. Whether it is sorting your whites from darks, organizing your desk, cleaning up the kitchen or freshening up the bathroom, you will be glad you did as the semester goes by. productivity. A clear-cut schedule will help you be more efficient and arrive to your classes or other events on time. 7. Use a timer. Take advantage of the timer on your cell phone. Setting a timer helps to accomplish tasks quicker. It keeps you engaged in the work you need to do and can prevent you from distractions like watching television. 8. Download a self-control application. There are a variety of applications that may aid in boosting productivity. SelfControl is available for Mac users and Cold Turkey is an option for PC users. Both of these applications allow you to temporarily block yourself from social media sites and other websites or games that may be addicting. You decide on the time period that you want the websites to be blocked. After setting the time, you will be unable to access the designated websites even if you restart your computer. 9. Use a binder clip for your cords. Keep your wires in order at your desk by using binder clips. From headphones, to the computer cord, cell phone charger and more, your desk can end up becoming a mixture of wires. You can use different sizes and colors depending on the cord. 10. Keep your backpack stocked. Have pens, pencils, notebooks, binders, your planner and a water bottle in your backpack at all times. A first aid kit is also a musthave so you are prepared when you get a headache or need to bandage a paper cut. 11. Color code your calendar. Adding color to your responsibilities serves as a great reminder at what lies ahead. You can use red to mark finals or assignment due dates, green for laundry and blue for appointments. 12. Get sticky-note happy. Head on over to the Dollar Tree and grab a pack of sticky-notes. Write down important due dates for assignments and upcoming meetings or events. Stick them on the wall and remember to take them down once you have completed the task! 13. Charge your phone and laptop at night. Make a habit of plugging in your devices to charge before you go to bed. Waking up to a dead phone or laptop is not a good way to start off the day. While you are recharging with sleep your devices should be charging with power too. 9 14. Learn when to say no. There are so many opportunities in college to participate in activities. From clubs to social events like game night, there is a lot to be a part of. Learn how to politely decline from invites. You will overwhelm yourself if you participate in everything. Prioritize what activities are most important to you. Your schedule will thank you later. 15. Use a door shoe rack. To keep all of your shoes organized, you can purchase a shoe rack. This will eliminate clutter and give you more floor space. 16. Confirm all appointments in advance. If you have a meeting with a professor, dentist or doctor appointment, take the time to send an email or phone call to confirm the appointment. It is wise to do this a day or two prior incase there has been a change in schedule. This is will save you from spending an hour waiting due to lack of communication. 17. Avoid multitasking. Emailing, texting, writing a paper and watching television all at the same time is not going to end well. Too often we get caught up in the world of multitasking. Focus on one assignment at a time and put all of the distractions away. 18. Figure out your most productive hour. Are you an early riser or a night owl? Knowing the time frame you are most productive and take advantage of it. Dedicate those hours to working on your academic assignments. 5. Make to-do lists. A great goal is to make a list of everything you need to do the next day before going to bed. Keep a notebook by your bed or use an application on your cell phone to list all of the work you need to accomplish. When you wake up the next day feeling refreshed, you will have an outline of what you need to do. 19. Use soda tabs to save space in your closet. 6. Create a schedule. Be determined. Set goals everyday. Spread the joy. Have a grateful heart. Smile and say hello. Work hard, and most importantly, be yourself. Consistency is key. It is a smart idea to develop a daily or weekly schedule that you stick to. Besides your academic classes, be sure to designate times for homework, eating, cleaning, socializing and sleeping. Plan your day out ahead of time. An unscheduled day may lead to less Save the tabs from soda cans and hook them on your hangers. This a nifty way to hang up multiple articles of clothing giving you additional room in your closet. 20. Stay motivated and be awesome. Graphic by Todd Espenshade @wilkesbeacon amanda.bialek@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - January 30, 2018 10 Life, Arts & Entertainment r •A New Way to Organize Your Desk• Supplies needed: •Transparent drawers •Colored/patterned scrapbook paper •Scissors •Tape Instructions: 1. Arrange the paper how you would like it in the drawer. 2. Cut the paper to the height of the drawer. 3. If you needed to use multiple pieces, tape them together. 4. Tape the paper to the corners of the drawers. 5. Repeat for the rest of the drawers. 6. Enjoy your newly made over storage! �The Beacon - January 30, 2018 Life, Arts & Entertainment Sordoni Art Gallery opens new exhibit The Beacon/Madison Kaminski The Sordoni Art Gallery opened its new exhibit “The Bones of Us Hunger for Nothing.” The artwork featured in the exhibit was created by Angela Fraleigh, an artist from Allentown. 11 Artwork such as “What care although your beauties break and fall” pictured above, display Fraleigh’s feminist narratives. Her art demonstrates the role of women through her art as they have been depicted in past art, literature and the media. Graphics by Todd Espenshade With her use of primarily oils, acrylics and gouache, an opaque watercolor, she incorporates her knowledge of the role of women from centuries ago to further instill a sense of power into the female subjects of the paintings. “The Bones of Us Hunger for Nothing” exhibit will be open from Jan. 16 through March 2, 2018, at 141 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, in the Karambelas Media and Communication Center. �The Beacon - January 30, 2018 12 Life, Arts & Entertainment Angela Fraleigh -The Bones of “We come spinning out of nothingness, scattering stars like dust.” Made from oil, acrylic and synthetic resin on canvas. Co-written by Shannon O’Connor, LA&E Asst. Editor and Sarah Matarella, Staff Writer Wilkes University brings feminism to the Sordoni Art Gallery with Angela Fraleigh’s exhibit “The Bones of Us Hunger for Nothing.” Angela Fraleigh, a local artist from Allentown, started drawing when she was a little girl but found her passion in high school when a teacher encouraged her to continue her art career. Fraleigh was recruited by Stuart Baron, thendirector of the College of Fine Arts at Boston University after viewing her high school portfolio. Fraleigh attended Boston University on a dean’s scholarship where she completely fell in love with drawing and painting. She earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts at BU and later went on to earn her Master of Fine Arts from Yale University. Fraleigh is currently the chair of Studio Art at Moravian College while currently living and working in New York, N.Y., and Allentown. Fraleigh has been awarded numerous grants, residencies and other recognitions, including Alice Kimball English Traveling Fellowship, CORE Artist in Residence Program at the Glassell School of Art, Eliza Randall Prize at the Glassell School of Art, along with a plethora of other accomplishments. Angela Fraleigh is primarily a twodimensional artist. Through her art, Fraleigh hopes to portray both positive and negative emotions. “My work is about how meaning gets made; how we come to believe the stories that we tell again and again and again. Art carries the potential to address, challenge, and change the power dynamics we’ve come to experience in our culture, on the political playing field, and in society at large,” she stated in an interview with Moravian College in 2016. Fraleigh has different creative processes depending on what art work she is working on. However, each piece of art goes through the same basic structure. Fraleigh begins by researching the piece she wants to create. This is normally the longest part of the process. In the research phase, Fraleigh reads a lot and pays attention to what she is drawing her inspiration from. Fraleigh stated, “As part of this research phase, I’m still making paintings and drawings, but they are often awkward and unfocused. I’ll start sketching, playing around on Photoshop, collaging different images together. Once I have the conceptual motivation and imagery solidified, I go straight to the really large canvases. I like being in the painting, being surrounded by the expanse of the canvas. It’s my favorite part. I like getting lost in them.” Fraleigh moves between universal and personal narratives. The artwork featured at Wilkes University demonstrates the role of women through her art as they have been The Beacon/ MadisonKaminski “Saturn’s Moons.” Made from oil and 23kt gold leaf on linen. �13 The Beacon - January 30, 2018 Us Hunger for Nothing depicted in the past in art, literature and the media. With the feminist movement becoming more prominent in society, Fraleigh has been creating these works of art over the past thirteen years. Fraleigh stated, “My work is about how meaning gets made. I’m interested in how narratives become dominant, how power structures evolve, and what roles pop culture, literature, and art history play into this.” With her the use of primarily oils, acrylics, and gouache, an opaque watercolor, she incorporates her knowledge of the role of women from centuries ago to further instill a sense of power into the women subjects of the paintings. She also utilizes 23 karat gold, silver and metal leaves, and glitter along with substances like mica and graphite in her paintings. Fraleigh uses techniques such as dripping, pouring, splattering and pressing to create the textured art that can be viewed at the Sordoni Art Gallery. Curator and Director of the Sordoni Art Gallery, Heather Sincavage stated “Many of the women in Fraleigh’s paintings appeared on the fringes of historical paintings, ornaments for male figures. In her work, she looks to provide the women with agency through placing them center stage, in control of their surroundings.” A series of lectures about Fraleigh’s artwork will be held open to the public free of charge. The first in this series, The Artist Talk and Reception with Angela Fraleigh, will be held on Wednesday, January 31 at 4:30 pm in room 135 of the Karambelas Media and Communication Center. “The Bones of Us Hunger for Nothing” exhibit is open through March 2, at the Sordoni Art Gallery, located at 141 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, in the Karambelas Media and Communication Center. For any additional information regarding “The Bones of Us Hunger for Nothing” exhibition, future exhibitions, or about the Sordoni Art Gallery itself, call 570-408-4325 or email the gallery at heather.sincavage@wilkes.edu. “You weren’t haunted those two days, you were flooded with light.” Made from oil and gouache on canvas over panels. Editor’s Note: All information about Angela Fraleigh was found in an interview with Moravian College from Dec. 15, 2016. @wilkesbeacon shannon.oconnor@wilkes.edu “Something has started to live in you that will live longer than the sun.” Made from oil, gouache and synthetic resin on canvas. “Slight.” Made from oil and galkyd resin on canvas over panel. Graphic by Todd Espenshade �The Beacon - January 30, 2018 Opinion Editorial Staff 2017-18 MANAGERIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief - Toni Pennello Managing Editor - Danny Van Brunt Adviser - Dr. Kalen Churcher Opinion Have an opinion or want to write a guest column? Contact the opinion editor: andre.spruell@wilkes.edu Spring semester movies to watch By Nicholas Filipek Asst. Opinion Editor SECTION EDITORS News - Cabrini Rudnicki LA&E - Amanda Bialek Opinion - Andre Spruell Sports - Luke Modrovsky ASSISTANT EDITORS News - Maddie Davis LA&E - Shannon O’Connor Opinion - Nick Filipek Sports - Ben Mandell & Alex Kielar DESIGN EDITORS Todd Espenshade - Graphic Designer PHOTOGRAPHERS Nicole Gaetani Interested in joining the Beacon? To learn more about the positions we offer and what you can do, contact daniel.vanbrunt@wilkes.edu 141 S. Main St. Clayton and Theresa Karambelas Media Center Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 www.thewilkesbeacon.com 14 Nick Filipek, The Beacon’s resident movie buff and assistant opinion editor, will review movies each week. Want to hear about one in particular? Email Nick at: nicholas.filipek@wilkes.edu. Welcome back for the Spring 2018 semester, Colonels! I hope everyone had a wonderful break where they got to sit around and watch tons and tons of movies. No? Just me? Well if you didn’t get a chance to get to a theater over break, there are plenty of good movies that will hit cinemas over the coming months of the semester. 1.Winchester The premise of the movie has got to be one of the most original story ideas I have ever heard. If the title doesn’t bring a certain image to mind, let me elaborate before I explain. The Winchester repeating rifle was one of tools that “won the west.” Before this rifle was invented, it would take up to (or more than) a minute to reload your rifle to take a second or even third shot. The introduction of the automatic reload completely changed the firearms game, and everyone at the time had to have one. You can only imagine the number of gunshot victims there were after the invention of this weapon, and that’s where the movie seemingly draws inspiration. Helen Mirren (“RED,” “The Queen”) will portray the heiress to the firearm’s loving family, who believes that she is being haunted by the souls of people killed by the rifle with her name on it. There has been a resurgence of the horror genre’s popularity, but most stories seem more of the same lately. This film, however, is truly an original idea, and with such a talented actress at the helm of this project I really think this flick will be something special. Winchester releases Feb. 2, 2018. 2. Black Panther Easily one of the most anticipated movies to come from the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), “Black Panther” will arrive in theaters on Feb. 16, 2018. Following the events of “Captain America; Civil War,” T’Challa, the new King of Wakanda, must return home to claim his right as the King from a would-be usurper. Chadwick Boseman (“42,” “Get on Up”) has already done a beautiful job of bringing the King of the isolated, technologically advanced city of Wakanda to life in “Civil War,” and I am really pumped to see where this character goes from there. Many people have been calling this movie “the first ‘black’ superhero movie,” apparently forgetting that Wesley Snipes brought “Blade” to the silver screen successfully three times, and that is rather fitting considering the character Black Panther was one of the first, if not the very first, African-American superheroes in comic book publications. The cast is one of the strongest the MCU has ever assembled and includes Michael B. �The Beacon - January 30, 2018 Spring movies cont. Opinion Jordan (“Creed,” “Fruitvale Station”), Lupita Nyong’o (“12 Years a Slave,” “NonStop”), Danai Gurira (“All Eyez on Me,” “The Visitor”) and Andy Serkis (“13 Going On 30,” “Rise of the Planet of the Apes”), who reprises his role from “Avengers; Age of Ultron,” Ulysses Klaue. Though I have a feeling this film will follow suit with others in its universe like “Iron Man” or “Dr. Strange” in presenting a formulaic origin story, I still will be one of the first in line to see the movie. Reid, Levi Miller and Rowan Blanchard on an adventure to find the main character Megs (Reid) father, Dr. Alex Murray, played by Chris Pine (Star Trek, This Means War) A big Disney movie, with big names and lots of special effects, it would seem like the perfect equation to make lots of money right? Let us not forget this is the same studio that brought us “John Carter” and “The Lone Ranger” back to back (both HUGE financial flops for Disney). This is not me “hating”, but I am going to be overly cautious before going to spend money on this movie. See “A Wrinkle in Time” in theaters on March 9th 2018. Based off the science fantasy novel written by Madeline L’Engle, “A Wrinkle in Time” will explore the story of three young children hurled into space by magical beings in order to find one of the children’s fathers. Personally I have not read the book so I do not have as much excitement as others, but let me tell you, the hype is real. The general audience seems to be clambering for this movie, and with its amazing cast and visual effects I can see why. Oprah Winfrey (Lee Daniels’ The Butler, The Color Purple), Reese Witherspoon (Legally Blonde, Walk the Line) and Mindy Kaling (The Mindy Project, No Strings Attached) will play the three magical beings that set the story into action sending Storm If “A Wrinkle in Time” is not the book/ movie you were looking for, maybe “Ready Player One” is. The Internet Movie Database (IMDb. com) summarizes the plot considerably simpler than I could: “When the creator of a virtual reality world called the OASIS dies, he releases a video in which he challenges all OASIS users to find his Easter Egg, which will give the finder his fortune. Wade Watts find the first clue and starts a race for the Egg.” Now anyone out there wondering what the Easter Bunny has to do with the story, or why the movie wouldn’t come out in April, let me explain. An “Easter egg” does not refer to the brightly dyed eggs kids search for on Easter 3. A Wrinkle in Time RAH FREY 4. Ready Player One Sunday, but get their name in this form from the “seeking” aspect of said tradition. Directors, game creators or animators hide these “Easter eggs” in their projects to see who’s really paying attention, or to give a nod to another project they or their studio have done. “Pixar” is notorious for doing this. Secretly slipping the cowgirl doll from Toy Story, Jessie, inside the little girl’s room during “Monsters Inc.” is one of my favorite examples. Steven Spielberg (do I really need to explain who he is?) will be directing, and I really couldn’t think of a better fit. Granted the man could direct anything but this movie seems to be right up his alley. Ready Player One will be in theaters March 30, 2018. 5. Rampage I honestly cannot say why I want to see this movie so badly. This is a pure “popcorn movie” with absolutely no real value to it, but I am still hyped to no extent. Simply put, this movie is about three monsters, an ape, wolf and lizard (all 20 stories tall) going on a rampage throughout the city. The “story” comes from the original 1980s arcade game of the same name, with the same premise. I have no idea what Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson (“Journey 2: The Mysterious Island,” “San Andreas”) Jeffrey Dean Morgan (“Watchmen,” “The Walking Dead”) or Joe 15 Manganiello (“True Blood,” “Magic Mike XXL”) will have to do in this movie, but they are three of my favorite actors, so I’m just going to have to go see it. 6. Super Troopers 2 The tagline of this movie says it all: “The long anticipated sequel to the cult comedy hit.” Erik Stolhanske, Paul Soter, Steve Lemme, Kevin Heffernan and Jay Chandrasekhar make up “Broken Lizard,“ a comedy/film team responsible for writing and acting in the film, with Chandrasekhar in the director’s chair as well. The original “Super Troopers” came out in 2001, and took audiences by storm. Since then the boys have stayed busy making other movies like “The Slammin Salmon,” “Club Dredd” and probably their most well known work, “Beerfest.” The sequel will center on our favorite Highway Troopers (which, if you have seen the first movie, *SPOILERS* ends with them losing said jobs, so I’m wondering how that’s going to pan out) battling Canadian Mounty’s for a stretch of highway each unit has laid claim to. The Broken Lizard team has not disappointed audiences yet, and with the first film being so beloved, I doubt they will start now. Super Troopers 2 comes out on April 20, 2018. @wilkesbeacon nick.filipek@wilkes.edu •HSE WITHERSPOON TIME IS MEOW �The Beacon - January 30, 2018 Opinion The Top Four Things to do During a Snow Day By Savannah Pinnock Staff Writer As the heart warming, and awe inspiring holiday season fall further and further into the abyss of pleasant memories, one is faced with the realization that the academic year is in motion once again. For many, this is a fond realization as the holiday break can often grow monotonous and one begins to hear the beckoning of the semester calling them back into an academic routine. For lower and upperclassmen alike, being jolted out of a relaxed delta state and into an active beta state can be invigorating and simultaneously overwhelming. Keenly, nature seems to have a loophole for this dilemma being, the snow day. These happenchance days are like an unspecialized cell that can be programmed to do anything a student needs or desires; but with a plethora of options, what can one truly do? Well, the choices are virtually infinite. 1) Engage in a Mental Health Day A fresh snow day can be one of the most beautiful sights to see as it appears as if the landscape and furthest portion of the horizon is blanketed in a soft, pillowy, layer of white. Such a sight can be aesthetically pleasing, but it can also be a source of gloom. Winter is notorious for cloudy days marked by white to light grey skies, and a feeling of melancholy and constance. In addition to the previously aforementioned phenomenon, according to an article from the American Psychological Association, 61 percent “of college students seeking counseling..report anxiety”, followed by depression at 49 percent, and stress at 45 percent. With such studies reporting high rates of poor mental health, taking advantage of a mental health day is vital to every student as one’s overall well being is on an ideological equilibrium and one should aim to find balance. As part of your day, you can turn on a soft gentle light and listen to peaceful sounds such as rain via youtube and practice breathing exercises. Herbal teas such as chamomile and dandelion are known for their calming effects and can contribute to bringing one a sense of tranquility and peace. Apps such as headspace are also an excellent resource for gaining a peace of mind. 2) Have a Movie Day With the spring semester at hand, it is easy to find oneself missing out on moments to bond with friends as you and your cohort may be fairly busy. A solution to this dilemma can be a relaxing movie day where you and your friends can socialize and unwind. If you’re aware of an impending snow storm, it is savvy to get your assignments done early so that you are free of the looming stress of unfinished assignments. Netflix is amazing in the department of snow days and with the help of warm blankets, hot cocoa, snacks, and good friends, you can make a snow day one of the most enjoyable days you’ve had in a while. 3) Binge, Binge, Binge Yes, you did hear that correctly, during your snow day, binge on the things you enjoy the most. During the semester it is gravely important that you excell and try your best in all of your academic endeavors. Likewise, it is also important to unwind when you can to avoid “burning out” academically. For this reason, I challenge you to take advantage of your snow days and engage in what you enjoy. 4) Go the Extra Mile With a snow day, one has the option of completing freshly assigned assignments as well as getting assignments done early. In fact, it is clear that when you complete an assignment early you have an advantage as well as more time to focus on what you enjoy as well as extracurricular activities. It can also be said that accomplishing tasks early is the key to enjoying your college experience. If you work and study hard today, you’ll have more than enough time to do what you love tomorrow. @wilkesbeacon savannah.pinnock@wilkes.edu Have an opinion you’d like to share? Email us! Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram! Facebook: The Beacon Twitter: @wilkesbeacon Instagram: @wilkesbeacon 16 �The Beacon - January 30, 2018 Opinion 17 Meet the Majors This week’s major: Political Science Interviews and photos by Abigail Tarway Staff Writer Every week, The Beacon will offer a chance for majors to be placed in the spotlight. Each student that gets chosen will have a few words to express why they chose the major and how they feel it will benefit them in the future. Corrine Bonnerwith Junior Joshua Bradley Sophomore “I specialized in this field because I am passionate about domestic and international issues that affect everyone, every single day. I hope to one day make an impact on those issues myself. My degree in this field is essential to the career I wish to pursue in the Federal Government; by studying these topics now, I will be well-versed in the issues when I have to step-up in a future position.” “I want to use political science/ international studies to make a change in communities across the United States as well as in other countries. I have an avid interest in learning about other cultures and a respect for communities outside my own.” The Beacon/ Abigail Tarway Neishmy Rodriguez Junior “My major has helped me so much get a background in international relations and ways that international organizations deal with specific areas. Here at Wilkes I gained a relationship with my professors and I think they have guided me into what I want to do which is become a government diplomat or work with the United Nations.” Carlie Coolbaugh Junior “I decided to specialize in these fields because of my large interest in politics. I find it very important as a United States citizen to be actively informed and involved in American politics. I believe this mix of areas of study will be beneficial to me at a great level in the future because of the relevance of politics in our society.” �The Beacon - January 30, 2018 Opinion 18 Winter break is not really a break for student-athletes By Andre Spruell Opinion Editor Coming back to school after a long winter break is something students often do not look forward to. For student-athletes that participate in sports, the narrative is not the same. For many college students, there is almost no better feeling than finishing that last final and hopping in a car packed with your belongings to head back home for a month without having to stress about any school assignments. For student-athletes that participate in winter sports, a month-long break is more of a one-week break, if that. For many Division I student-athletes that participate in winter sports like basketball, many do not even have the chance to go home, meaning they may even spend Christmas with their teammates as opposed to with their families. Being a member of the Wilkes men’s basketball team, a division III school, our winter break only lasted five days. Although break was shorter for us compared to our fellow peers, it is not as bad as non-studentathletes would think. Even though campus is pretty much dead since everyone else is back at home, our only responsibility was basketball. Being back at school during break gives collegiate athletes a small taste of what it is like to be a professional athlete. Like professional athletes, going to practice and games is what our quote on quote job was, which leaves a ton of free time. No matter whether you are a studentathlete or a regular college student, we are so accustomed to constantly having something to do, that we generally do not know what to do with so much free time. While you are home on a month long winter break, a student can occupy that free time by doing things like hang out with friends and family, play video games, read books, and many other activities. For student-athletes that are on campus during break, it can be even harder to decide what to do with that free time. Whenever we did not have a practice, game, or a team activity, it was hard to decide what to do with so much free time because the cafeteria is closed, and are often alone unless the student-athlete has a roommate that is also on the team. To combat the issue, the school loaded each player with money on their flex dollars, which is a form of money on a student ID accepted at particular restaurants and establishments, and would periodically be given cash that we could use outside of those establishments that do not accept flex dollars. Also, we were given meals before and after games and even practice sometimes. Personally, being at campus instead at home on break is something that is relaxing and gives a sense of independence as you are forced to do most things on your own. roster. That is 1,696 men across the entire NFL platform and the ‘all-star’ game is going to host well above 7 percent of it to represent the best? That number is 5 percent for the NBA and 6 percent for the NHL. The point is that more and more players are being let into a game meant to be exclusive. How are the players chosen? The vote is a third fan based and two-thirds player/coach based. There is an extremely important catch and it is that fans are allowed to vote unlimitedly. Why should that matter? It has disturbing significance because it put the worst punter in the league, Ryan Plackemeier of the 49’s, into the number one spot solely based on a flashy campaign by their own organization. If money is going to buy this showing then it is no better than a political campaign and that is disturbing. Another important piece to this complex puzzle is the date of the Pro Bowl. It is scheduled a week before the Super Bowl. Who in their right mind would risk hurting themselves a week before the greatest moment of their life for this superficial fan fair? It has gotten to the point that an unwritten rule has arose of not going for injury causing or excessive tackles. Obviously, players are not trying to hurt each other to the point of injury either way, but there are extra precautions when they are playing on ice in fear of losing a Super Bowl appearance. Sean Taylor may be the one exception to this rule and if that reference is foreign then I insist you do some form of research into the name. The worst part of the situation is what the Pro Bowl could be. Instead it has become something for the fans which is nice in its own right because that is why football is worth anything, right? For true fans that would love to see acts of sickening athleticism, this game a week before the Super Bowl has become nothing more than a statistic to throw into arguments of who the better players are. Pro Bowl appearances are becoming synonymous with that stack of medals from little league or those soccer tournaments you played in as a little kid. Yeah, they look really cool hanging up and, wow, there are a lot which means you must be good right? Did every other kid who played show you his though? Quality over quantity. Next time you are at home for during winter break catching up on Netflix and have a friend that has to stay on campus for a sport, do not be afraid to reach out to them because like you, there is a good chance they also do not know what to do with all their free time. @wilkesbeacon andre.spruell@wilkes.edu Do you have opinions? Do you wish you had a platform to share them? Contact Andre Spruell to write about them and get them off your chest. andre.spruell@wilkes.edu Is the NFL Pro Bowl even worth watching at all? By Brandon Belfonti Staff Writer Pro bowl or Fan bowl? The NFL Pro Bowl is the most irrelevant event across the entire sports landscape. Plain and simple. For anyone who is unaware, this an allstar game between the two conferences of the National Football League. The National Football Conference (NFC) and the American Football Conference (AFC). Every professional sport has its own allstar game where the most talented at their positions meet to compete at the highest level possible. In its simplest form the concept really is amazing. The fastest, strongest, most cognitively aware humans on the earth meeting head to head for a showdown of true physical ability. If only this could be the case. This ‘prestigious’ honor has become the internal laughing stock for the league. That is for those in it long enough to realize what this all, but stars game is. To dilute the situation even more the rules have changed to allow 125 players into the game this year instead of the regular 88. There are 32 teams each allowed a 53-man @wilkesbeacon brandon.belfonti@wilkes.edu Pro Bowl Facts In 1971, the National Football Conference (NFC) beat the American Football Conference (AFC) in the first Pro Bowl. In 1984, 1989 and 1994, the AFC scored only three points during each game, the fewest points of any Pro Bowl games. In 2013, the NFC team scored the most points of any Pro Bowl game with 62. Larry Fitzgerald (Arizona Cardinals) holds the record for most touchdowns with eight. Source: CNN �Sports The Beacon - January 30, 2018 Sports Want your sport covered? Deserve to be Athlete of the Week? Contact the sports editor: Luke.Modrovsky@wilkes.edu MBB: Colonels top Cougars in OT thriller for pivotal road win though, the Cougars were able to erase the eleven point deficit and keep the game going Asst. Sports Editor back and forth. With nine lead changes in the final minutes, it was fitting that this game DALLAS, Pa. — The Wilkes University was settled by overtime. Colonels continued their winning ways The Colonels came out in the overtime Wednesday night with a huge session and took overtime win on the road at control, capitalizing Misericordia. The win was on the Cougars the Colonels’ seventh in eight missed free-throws games and they now have a 6-1 in overtime. conference record, which puts Combining with them in sole possession of first the Cougars missed place in MAC Freedom. free-throws and the “It’s great right now that Colonels capitalizing we’re in first place,” said Wilkes on their mistakes, Head Coach Izzi Metz. “But we the Colonels cruised have another seven games to through overtime to go.” win 87-82. The Cougars came into this The Colonels sit in game trying to bounce back first place following from their first conference this win but their loss of the season, falling lead is a slim one 90-83 to DeSales. With the game. With seven loss Wednesday night, the The Beacon/Kirsten Peters more games to go, Misericordia Cougars have the Colonels must now lost two in a row. The Mark Mullins (#12) tries to finish a continue to play skid has cost the Cougars their shot during the first half. hungry and finish perfect conference record and the second half they now sit in a of conference play strong to three way tie for continue their goal of striving second with a 5-2 towards a conference title. record. The game Wilkes 87, Misericordia 82 started out very Wilkes (87) -- Mark Mullins well for the 9 3-5 21, Rob Pecorelli 5 2-6 Colonels as they 14, Connor Evans 3 6-8 13, jumped out to Zach Brunner 4 5-5 13, Marcus an early lead in Robinson 2 5-8 10, Tommy the first. It did Bowen 4 2-2 10, Landon Henry not take long for 1 0-0 3, Mason Gross 0 3-4 3, the Cougars to John Goffredo 0 0-0 0, Jack Bova wake up though 0 0-0 0. Totals 28 26-38 87. as they quickly Misericordia (82) -- Jason surged back to Kenny 8 4-7 23, Tre’ Fields 5 eventually take 3-5 14, Tony Harding 5 1-4 the lead. 12, Tyerell Mann 2 0-0 4, Alec The Cougars 0 0-2 0, Stone McCreary The Beacon/Kirsten Peters 9Rodway leading scorer, 1-4 21, Bryce Mondorff 1 0-0 Jason Kenny, 3, Brendan Leonard 1 0-0 3, was a non-factor Tommy Bowen (#4) guards a Patrick Douthit 1 0-0 2. Totals in the first half, Misercordia defender. 32 9-22 82. which forced the Cougars supporting cast to make plays. The Wilkes --`37`36`14--`87 Cougars held the lead for most of the half Misericordia --`29`44`9--`82 once they took the lead, but a late surge in Three-point goals -- WIL (Pecorelli 2, the final minutes of the half saw the Colonels Evans, Robinson, Henry); MIS (Kenny jump out to a 37-29 point halftime lead. 3, Fields, Harding, McCreary, Mondorff, The Colonels came out in the second half with a big three-point shot made by Connor Leonard). Evans (13 points) and followed it up with a Mark Mullins (21 points) steal and dunk, @wilkesbeacon which forced Misericordia to take a time Benjamin.Mandell@wilkes.edu out early in the half. Following the timeout By Ben Mandell 19 MBB: Colonels escape trap game with 58-57 win over Delaware Valley up at 42-42. The Colonels went on to take the lead and did not trail after that. Asst. Sports Editor The sputtering Aggies were able to keep WILKES-BARRE — The Wilkes University the wheels from falling off and continue fight, Colonels won the slimmest way possible tying the game up at 51 with time winding Saturday afternoon, beating the Delaware down in the later stages of the second half Valley University Aggies 58-57. The Colonels thanks to an Alex Matsinye (17 points) three picked up their fourth win in a row and pointer. The win keeps the Colonels in first place hold on to sole possession of first place in the Middle Atlantic Conference Freedom in the MAC Freedom conference and also helps create some separation in the standings Division. The Aggies came into this game flying high following DeSales handing Eastern their first following their huge upset win over Eastern loss. The Colonels, now 7-1 have a one game on Wednesday night and looked to keep lead on DeSales (6-2) and Misericordia (6-2) hopes of a birth in the conference tournament and a two game lead on Eastern (5-3). These four teams currently hold the spots for a alive with a win over the Colonels. The Colonels started the game off strong, birth in the MAC Freedom tournament. The King’s College Monarchs jumping out to a quick sit in fifth place one game lead and controlled the behind Eastern in the first half until the Aggies standings. surged in the final two “We know that we minutes. The Aggies used need to keep playing well great play from Lybryant and we look to use the Robinson, who had a game momentum from this high of 19 points, to hang four game winning streak around in the first half. for the next game,” Metz The Colonels went into said. “You can ask all halftime trailing 28-24. of our players, our next The second half started task is a big home against the same way the first Fairleigh Dickinson.” ended with the Colonels The Colonels will be slumping. The Aggies back in action at home jumped out to an eleven The Beacon/Nicole Gaetani Wednesday at 8:00 point lead with about p.m. when they take on eleven minutes to go Tommy Bowen (#4) holds his Fairleigh Dickinsonin the game. Colonels’ Head Coach Izzi Metz follow-through during Saturday’s Florham Devils in the Marts center. The Devils called a timeout and the game. picked up their first momentum in the game conference win Wednesday, but lost once shifted. “I thought our defense played really well again Saturday to fall to 1-7 in the conference. Wilkes 58, Delaware Valley 57 throughout the game,” Metz said. “But (the Delaware Valley (57) -- Alex Matsinye 5 defense) got us some points and that gave us 6-7 17, Damian Washington 4 0-0 8, Andre some energy.” The Colonels stormed back behind great Butler 2 1-1 6, Austin Chabot 2 0-0 4, Austin play from Tommy Bowen (14 points) and Stoeckel 0 0-0 0, Lybrant Robinson 7 3-3 19, the big man Mason Gross (11 points). Joe Russell 1 1-3 3, Ryan Naccarato 0 0-0 0. Bowen and Gross helped the Colonels with Totals 21 11-14 57. Wilkes (58) -- Rob Pecorelli 5 0-0 11, multiple and-one layups that got the crowd into the game. While the Colonels clawed Marcus Robinson 4 0-0 9, Zach Brunner 3 their way back, the Aggies, who carried a 1-1 7, Connor Evans 1 0-1 3, Mark Mullins 0 2-5 conference record and just four wins on 0-0 0, Tommy Bowen 4 6-7 14, Mason Gross the season into this game, started to sputter. 5 1-2 11, Landon Henry 1 0-0 3, Jack Bova 0 The Aggies turned the ball over and leading 0-0 0, John Goffredo 0 0-0 0. Totals 23 8-11 58. Delaware Valley`28`29--`57 scorer Robinson was held off the board Wilkes`24`34--`58 following the Colonels comeback. Three-point goals -- DV 4 (Matsinye, “We really came out slow, and really lacked energy,” senior Gross explained. “Honestly Butler, Robinson 2); WIL 4 (Pecorelli, Tommy Bowen really set a tone for us coming Robinson, Evans, Henry). off the bench.” Gross also brought some energy to the @wilkesbeacon Colonels bench and crowd with two big andBenjamin.Mandell@wilkes.edu one layups, including one that tied the game By Ben Mandell �Sports The Beacon - January 30, 2018 20 Third-year Robinson becomes 32nd Colonel to reach 1,000 points By Alex Kielar Asst. Sports Editor In a come-from-behind victory over crosstown rival King’s on Jan. 20, junior Marcus Robinson reached the impressive 1,000 point plateau on a free-throw at the 6:46 mark of the first half. He becomes the 32nd Colonel in program history to reach this mark in his career. Robinson, measuring six feet, one inch, out of Swedesboro, N.J., finished the game with 14 points and is averaging 14.8 points per game on the season. Being only a junior and reaching 1,000 points for his college career is a very impressive feat to accomplish. “It felt really good, my teammates were really pushing for me to get it,” Robinson said. “It was one of the accomplishments that I was looking to get in high school that I just never got, so I’m just glad I got it on the next level.” For Robinson to reach 1,000 points at the collegiate level is a very impressive feat, especially since he did not do it in high school and he has already accomplished it as a junior. For Robinson to reach this in college, but not high school, shows how much his game has improved since his years spent in high school. “Practice is really the thing that put me ahead,” Robinson said. “I’ve worked on my jumper, attacking the rim, and ball handling to advance my game to the next level.” Robinson has also benefited from talented players around him that have helped him Freedom Conference after their win over reach this milestone. “My teammates are a huge part of my rival King’s. The Colonels’ Head Coach Izzi Metz has success,” Robinson said. “They’re the ones also had a positive impact that find me open shots. on the career of Robinson They also have helped with by trusting him to play, and my mental game. They help helping him by putting him me get over it if I miss a shot in positions to succeed. so they’re big in my career.” “Coach Metz is probably Robinson’s teammates one of the largest individuals were very supportive of him that helped me throughout reaching this milestone and my career,” Robinson said. he couldn’t ask for better “He’s helped me grow as a teammates. The Colonels player both physically and are a tight-knit group that mentally.” only wants to see everyone Good coaches find ways to succeed, especially when bring great things out of good one of them accomplishes players and Metz has been something as big as a very good for the Colonels reaching 1,000 points for and Robinson. Robinson their career. has put in the work to better “They really just himself as a player, but Metz congratulated me and deserves some recognition told me how big of an for how his work with accomplishment it is,” Robinson has paid off. Robinson said. “They were Metz started coaching at really supportive, so I Wilkes University in 2014, appreciate them a lot.” and he recruited Robinson Having teammates that push him and always The Beacon/Kirsten Peters to come play for him in 2015. He knew when he have his back really helped him to get to this Junior Marcus Robinson lines up for recruited him, he could be a very special player milestone. Teams that a foul shot during a game against for the Colonels. are behind each other Misericordia on Jan. 24. “The first time I saw like the Colonels back Marcus tend to succeed. The Colonels found him, I was just really impressed how well he themselves in a tie for first place in the MAC competed on both ends of the floor,” Metz said. “The first time I talked to him, he said he takes pride in his defense, he sees himself as a really good defensive player. That excited me because a lot of guys don’t say that. Just how hard he played and how competitive he is.” There isn’t one day of practice that Metz doesn’t push his players. Day in and day out, he only wants to see them improve and better their game. Robinson works very hard everyday, that Metz doesn’t always have to push him, he usually is able to push himself to get better. “Marcus never really has a bad practice at Wilkes, you can’t say that about a lot of players, not just here but anywhere. Marcus is one of those guys who’s gonna give his best effort everyday, whether he’s injured, sick. His energy level may at times be a little low cause it’s a long season, but he brings it and leads by example.” “It felt really good to be in front of the home crowd, especially with that crowd against King’s,” Robinson said. “It was a huge crowd and they really had it rockin’ in the place.” The Colonels were able to win the game against King’s, so that was also a plus for Robinson to be able to accomplish this feat in a big conference victory. Robinson will continue to improve his game everyday the rest of this season and help the Colonels try for a MAC Freedom conference championship. This is an accomplishment that everyone on the team is looking to achieve. Wilkes Men’s Winter Sports Schedules Women’s Swimming Swimming Men’s Volleyball Wrestling 11/3 vs. Millersville L 24-25 11/4 @ King’s, 10th place 11/11 vs. Suny Cortland, L 20-23 vs. NYU, L 6-34 vs. Hunter College, W 38-6 11/18 vs. Heidelberg, L, 23-28 @ Mount Union, L, 9-33 vs. Alma, W, 34-8 vs. Baldwin Wallace, L, 3-43 vs. Greensboro, W, 31-13 12/2 vs. Southern Virginia ,W, 35-9 vs. McDaniel College, W 25-12 12/8 vs. Elizabethtown, W, 24-19 12/10 @ Stevens Institute, L, 16-29 vs. LIU Post, L, 3-38 12/22 Wilkes Open 1/4 vs. North Central, L, 6-32 vs. Chicago, L, 17-24 vs, Ohio Northern, L, 18-24 1/11 vs. Penn Tech, W, 43-9 vs. Lackawanna College, W, 41-10 1/20 MAC Champ. @ King’s, 3rd Place 1/28 John Reese Duals, 11:00 a.m. 2/2 @ College of NJ, 7:30 p.m. 2/3 Messiah Open, 10:00 a.m. 2/9 vs. Ithaca, 7:00 p.m. 2/11 vs. King’s, 12:00 p.m. 2/16 vs. Scranton @ King’s, 7:00 p.m. 2/17 vs. Keystone @ Scranton, 12:00 p.m. 10/7 vs.William Paterson, L 98-108 10/14 Colonel Sprint Invite, 1st place *10/20 @ Arcadia, L, 44-142 10/21 vs. Mount Saint Mary, W, 152-97 *10/28 vs. Stevenson, W, 117-20 *11/5 @ Lebanon Valley, W, 128-61 vs. Dickinson, L, 88-106 *11/11 vs. FDU-Florham, W, 126-72 11/18, 11/19 Diamond Invite, 5th place *12/3 @ Lycoming, L, 84-173 12/8 vs. PSU-Altoona, W, 110-70 *1/13 @ Misericordia, L, 108-139 *1/20 @ Messiah, L, 65-125 1/27 vs. SUNY-Cobleskill, W 135-86 vs. SUNY-Delhi, W, 155-37 2/3 vs. King’s, 1:00 p.m. 2/15-2/18 MAC Championships *-MAC Home meets @ Wilkes-Barre CYC Record: 7-6 (MAC: 3-4) WREST (Continued): Home matches @ Marts Center Record: 10-11 Results through 1/27 10/14 Colonel Sprint Invite, 3rd place *10/20 @ Arcadia, L, 42-136 10/21 vs. Mount Saint Mary’s, L, 79-151 *10/28 vs. Stevenson, L, 61-104 *11/5 @ Lebanon Valley, L, 57-136 vs. Dickinson, 57-111 *11/11 vs. FDU-Florham, L, 77-90 11/18-11/19 Diamond Invitational, 9th *12/3 @ Lycoming, L, 74-164 12/8 vs. PSU-Altoona, L, 85-88 *1/13 @ Misericordia, L, 48-199 *1/20 @ Messiah , L, 46-114 1/27 vs. SUNY Cobleskill, W, 103-85 vs. SUNY-Delhi, W, 102-36 *2/3 vs. King’s 1:00 p.m. 2/15-2/18 MAC Championships *-MAC Home meets @ Wilkes-Barre CYC Record: 2-10 (MAC: 0-7) MVB (Continued): *-MAC Home games @ Marts Center Record: 2-5 (MAC: 0-0) 1/17 @ Lancaster Bible, L, 1-3 1/19 @ St. John Fisher, L, 0-3 1/20 @ Endicott College, L, 0-3 @ Bard College, W, 3-1 1/24 vs. Loras College, L, 0-3 1/27 vs. Wilson College, L, 0-3 vs. Bard College, W, 3-1 *2/3 @ Stevenson, 2:00 p.m. *2/7 vs. Messiah, 7:00 p.m. *2/10 @ Arcadia, 1:00 p.m. vs. Kean 3:00 p.m. 2/11 vs. Hunter College, 1:00 p.m. vs. Mount Saint Vincent, 1:00 p.m *2/14 vs. Misericordia, 4:00 p.m. vs. York College, 8:00 p.m. *2/21 vs. Alvernia, 7:00 p.m 2/23 @ York College, 8:00 p.m. 2/25 vs. New Jersey City, 11:00 a.m. vs. Keuka College, 3:00 p.m. *2/28 @ Widener, 7:00 p.m. 3/15 @ Lehman College, 7:00 p.m. *3/17 @ Alvernia, 12:00 p.m. *3/21 vs. Widener, 7:00 p.m. *3/24 vs. Stevenson, 2:00 p.m. *3/27 @ Misericordia, 7:00 p.m. *3/29 vs. Arcadia, 7:00 p.m. *4/4 @ Messiah, 7:00 p.m. 4/7 vs. City College of New York �The Beacon - January 30, 2018 Colonel Athletics in Brief By Luke Modrovsky and Ben Mandell Sports Editor / Asst. Sports Editor 1/20 WREST: Senior Jake Dimarsico claimed a Middle Atlantic Conference Wrestling Championship at the Conference tournament hosted by King’s College. Freshman Kyle Trout, senior Matt Grossmann, junior Josh Evans and junior Ashton Gyenizs all claimed second place honors, Freshman Dylan O’Connor also secured third place while the team placed third overall. WSWIM: The Lady Colonels fell in a MAC meet with Messiah College 114-46. Freshman Abby Keating placed second in two events and junior Morgan Williams was a runner-up in one of her races. MSWIM: The Colonels dropped their meet with Messiah College on the road 12565. The relay team consisting of freshman Nick Martino, sophomore Tyler Weatherby, freshman Justin Burda and freshman Jared Bryne took first place. MVB: The Colonels split their matches winning 3-1 over Bard College after falling 3-0 Endicott College. Senior Brian Schumacher had a career-high seven kills and three blocks in the loss to Endicott. Senior Danny Sales tallied a career-best 19 kills in the victory over Bard. MBB: Wilkes defeated cross-town rival King’s College 76-64. Senior Zach Brunner (17 points, 11 rebounds), junior Marcus Robinson (14 points, 10 rebounds) and sophomore Mark Mullins (14 points, 10 rebounds) all had double-doubles in the victory. WBB: Maddie Kelley notched her first career double-double in a 75-59 loss to crosstown rival King’s College. Sports 1/22 WBB: Sophomore Chelsea Erkes notched a career-high 12 points in a 65-60 nonconference loss to host Alvernia. 1/24 WBB: Maddie Kelle paced the Lady Colonels with eight points and five rebounds in an 89-33 final against Misericordia. MBB: See page 19. MVB: The Colonels battled hard in a straight-set loss (19-25, 15-25, 18-25) to Loras College, but could not get over the hump. Junior Kyle Price led the defense with eight digs. 1/27 MVB: The Colonels split against Wilson College and Bard College. In the team’s second victory of the year against Bard (25-12, 2426, 25-20, 25-21), senior Danny Sales landed his second triple-double of his career with 16 kills, 13 assists and 10 digs. Senior Brian Schumacher had a career-high nine kills in the loss against Wilson. MSWIM: The Colonels won eight events in two victories against SUNY Delhi (15537) and SUNY Cobleskill (135-86) on senior day. Four freshman, Daniel Mack, Tyler Weatherby, Cameron Aspey and Jared Bryne teamed up to take first in the 200 medley relay in 1:50.15. WSWIM: The Lady Colonels made a splash against SUNY Delhi (102-36) and SUNY Cobleskill (103-85) for their first two victories of the season. Junior Morgan Williams placed first in both the 1000 freestyle (11:50.91) and 500 freestyle (5:51.13). WBB: Gianna Roberts landed a doubledouble (17 points and career-high 16 rebounds), but it would not be enough to lift the Lady Colonels to a victory over visiting Delaware Valley. MBB: See page 19. 21 2017-18 Conference Standings Men’s Basketball: MAC Freedom Conf. Overall Wilkes 7-1 14-5 DeSales 6-2 15-4 Misericordia 6-2 11-8 Eastern 5-3 10-9 King’s 4-4 8-11 Delaware Valley 2-6 4-15 Manhattanville 1-7 7-12 FDU - Florham 1-7 1-18 Women’s Basketball MAC Freedom Conf. Overall FDU - Florham 6-2 13-6 King’s 6-2 11-8 Manhattanville 5-2 14-3 DeSales 5-3 10-9 Misericordia 4-3 11-7 Delaware Valley 4-4 7-12 Eastern 1-7 4-15 Wilkes 0-8 4-15 If the playoffs started today... Semi-final: Eastern @ Wilkes Semi-final: Misericordia @ Desales If the playoffs started today... Semi-final: Desales @ FDU-Florham Semi-final: Manhattanville @ King’s Football coach search ongoing The search is well underway for the replacement of former head football coach Trey Brown. Sources tell The Beacon that a replacement will be named within two weeks. The new hire will be responsible for the direction of the football program, beginning with spring preparations for the 2018 season. Numerous candidates were on campus during the past week to discuss a potential position with Wilkes. Recruit visits are still occuring under the direction of acting head coach David Biever. Biever managed the offensive line under Brown. Numerous recruits were on campus for this past weekend’s open house taking a look at what Wilkes has to offer. It is still unclear if Biever will continue in a role at Wilkes, but most likely depends on the new hire, sources said. Wilkes Football is looking to rebound after a miserable 2017 campaign that left the team winless (0-10). -Staff report Wilkes Winter Sports Schedules Women’s Basketball 1/22 @Alvernia, L, 60-65 11/15 @ Rutgers-Camden, L, 54-83 *1/24 @ Misericordia, L, 33-89 *1/27 vs. Delaware Valley, L, 61-67 11/17 vs. Marywood, W, 70-59 11/18 vs. U. of Scranton, L, 43-78 *1/31 vs. FDU-Florham, 6:00 p.m. 11/21 vs. PSU Wilkes-Barre, W, 72-51 *2/3 @Manhattanville, 1:00 p.m. *2/7 @ DeSales, 6:00 p.m. 11/30 @ Moravian, L, 57-80 12/4 @ Rutgers-Newark, L, 43-59 *2/10 vs. Misericordia, 1:00 p.m. *2/13 @ King’s, 6:00 p.m. 12/5 vs. Valley Forge, W, 89-76 12/7 vs. PSU-Schuylkill, L, 56-61 *2/17 vs. Eastern, 1:00 p.m. 12/9 vs. Juniata, L, 44-77 *-MAC Freedom *1/3 @ FDU-Florham, L, 59-90 *1/6 vs. Manhattanville, L, 38-93 Home games @ Marts Center Record: 4-15 1/8 @ PSU-Hazleton, W, 93-79 *1/10 @ Delaware Valley, L, 71-83 (MAC-Freedom: 0-8) *1/13 @ Eastern, L, 79-93 Results through 1/27 *1/17 vs. DeSales, L. 36-101 *1/20 vs. King’s, L, 59-75 Men’s Basketball 11/15 vs. PSU-Hazleton, W, 83-58 11/18 @ Elizabethtown, W, 86-75 11/21 vs. PSU-WB, W, 74-65 11/25 @ Marywood, L, 64-74 11/26 @ U. of Scranton, W-52-45 11/29 @ Drew, W, 87-80 12/2 vs. Messiah, L, 64-67 12/5 vs. Clarks Summit, W, 86-64 12/19 @ Albright, L, 65-72 12/28 @ Hiram, L, 85-94 12/29 @ Norwich, W, 97-74 *1/3 @ FDU-Florham, W, 75-52 *1/6 vs. Mahattanville, W, 73-68 *1/10 @ Delaware Valley, W 78-69 *1/13 @ Eastern, L, 76-91 *1/17 vs. Desales, W, 72-66 *1/20 vs. King’s, W, 76-64 *1/24 @ Misericordia, W, 87-82 *1/27 vs. Delware Valley, W, 58-57 *1/31 vs. FDU-Florham, 8:00 p.m. *2/3 @ Manhattanville, 3:00 p.m. *2/7 @ Desales, 8:00 p.m. *2/10 vs. Misericordia, 3:00 p.m. *2/13 @ King’s, 8:00 p.m. *2/17 @ Eastern, 3:00 p.m. *-MAC Freedom Home games @ Marts Center Record: 14-5 (MAC-Freedom: 7-1) Results through 1/27 �The Beacon - January 30, 2018 Sports 22 Getting to know... Jake DiMarsico Super Senior Wrestler The Beacon: Male Athlete of the Week 1/14-1/22 Why Jake DiMarsico was selected: Jake DiMarsico was selected because he captured the 2018 Middle Atlantic Conference Championship at 133 pounds on Jan. 20. DiMarsico won three matches on the day, including a 10-8 decision, an 11-3 major decision and a 4-3 decision in the championship bout. Congratulations, Jake! What head coach Jonathan Laudenslager said: “Jake has done an excellent job this season on putting himself in position for the team, but more importantly putting himself in a position for the opportunity to qualify for the NCAA tournament in March. If Jake takes every opportunity from each day forward to commit to his goal, I see no reason he can’t be wrestling in Cleveland with the right to represent Wilkes on a national level.” Name: Jake DiMarsico Year: Super Senior Major: Accounting Minor: Marketing Hometown: Thiells, Ny. High School: North Rockland HS Position: 133lbs Driving force for your decision to come to Wilkes? My mind was set on wrestling in college and I spoke to a few different coaches. Then one day Slager gave me a call and he got me to come take a visit, I got to see how great of a tradition the wrestling program had for the university and I wanted to be apart of it. Post graduation plans in terms of a career? Work in Manhattan in Finance, accounting or stock broking for a few years, then eventually move out west most likely to California so I can snow board or hit the beach whenever I want. Favorite building on campus? Marts Center, where all the hard work takes place! Hopes for this season as a Colonel? All-American. Editor’s hi s year's year’s Athlete it -bas ed. D on’t ag ree Editor's note note:: T This Athlete of of the the Week Week iiss mer merit-based. Don't agree w ith our elec tion? LLet et uuss know it te r : @ WilkesB eacon with our sselection? know on on Tw Twitter: @WilkesBeacon Additionally, nd of mic year, year, we ill post post aa reader poll Additionally, at at the the eend of the the acade academic we w will reader poll to row n an to ccrown an “Athlete "Athlete of of the the Year” Year" .. Full ication ccritera r ite ra and mation can found on Full qualif qualification and more more infor information can be be found on our our website w w. the w ilkes beacon.com website:: w www. thewilkesbeacon.com The Beacon/Luke Modrovsky When/Why did you first begin playing? My career began playing baseball and soccer as a young kid. My two good friends were wrestlers and I had never even seen a match before. One day in 6th grade I went to a high school dual and wanted to try it, so I took off my cleats and strapped on some wrestling shoes and began to write my story. Favorite thing to do during practice? Live wrestling, time just flies when your scrapping. If you had to choose one thing about your program that you could improve, what would it be? How much my coaches hate the music I bump during practice…. Other interests or hobbies off of the field? Snowboarding, Gaming (PUBG and Rocket League), Music, getting after it, and buying SUPREME. Most influential person in your life? My cousin Anthony DiMarsico and my performance coach from back home John Hoke. These men taught me from a little kid what it as like to want to become a champion. A quote you live your life by? “Saddest thing in life is wasted talent” – A Bronx Tale If you could have dinner with a famous person from the past, who would it be? Pablo Escobar Favorite meal to eat on campus? As rarely as I wake up for them but the egg sandwich from Grill Works. Favorite professor? Dr. Seeley. Anyone to give a shout-out to? S/O 363, 365, 367 S. River, my Cuzznt Leech, and my Family OTF. -Complied by Luke Modrovsky, Sports Editor �Sports The Beacon - January 30, 2018 Getting to know... 23 Chelsea Erkes Sophomore Basketball Player The Beacon: Female Athlete of the Week-1/14-1/22 Why Chelsea Erkes was selected: Chelsea Erkes came off the bench to score a career-high of 12 points in a Jan. 22 matchup against Alvernia. Erkes had a significant contribution in a matchup where the Lady Colonels came up just short. What head coach Chris Heery said: “Chelsea Erkes has been shooting the ball well in the last few games. She has helped the team by hitting some deep three pointers which helps stretch the defense. She continues to be a great team player.” Name: Chelsea Erkes Year: Sophomore Major: Psychology Minor: Sports Management Hometown: Wernersville, Pa. High School: Conrad Weiser HS Position: Shooting Guard Driving force for your decision to come to Wilkes? The small campus, relationship with teachers, playing basketball. Post graduation plans in terms of a career? I plan to do something in psychology, and possibly sports. Hopes for this season as a Colonel? I hope that we improve from last years season, and grow closer as a team. Most influential person in your life? My mom, because she has always been there for me, and supports me in everything I do. A quote you live your life by? “With struggle comes strength.” When/Why did you first begin playing? Began playing in second grade, my dad, uncle, cousin, and grandfather all played, just ran in the family. Favorite thing to do during practice? My favorite thing to do during practice is scrimmaging, because it allows us to play as a team and get better as a team, but also as individuals. Coke or Pepsi? Pepsi. Anyone to give a shout-out to? Alyssa Alfano, I see you. -Complied by Luke Modrovsky, Sports Editor E ditor’s note hi s year's year’s Athlete it -bas ed. D on’t ag ree Editor's note:: T This Athlete of of the the Week Week iiss mer merit-based. Don't agree w ith our s elec tion ? L et uuss know it te r :: @ WilkesB eacon with our selection? Let know on on Tw Twitter @WilkesBeacon Additionally, nd of mic year, year, we ill post post aa reader poll Additionally, at at the the eend of the the acade academic we w will reader poll to n an to crow crown an “Athlete "Athlete of of the the Year” Year".. Full ication ccritera r ite ra and mation can found on Full qualif qualification and more more infor information can be be found on our our webwebsite: w w w. the w ilkes beacon.com ~ite: www. thewilkesbeacon . com The Beacon/Luke Modrovsky �The Beacon - January 30, 2018 24 THE BEACON The news of today reported by the journalists of tomorrow. BEACON HIRES: ~ ~RS, PHOTOGRAPHERS, EDITORS This could be you! If you have a passion for writing, design, or photography,join us! Contact: Editor-in-Chief Toni Pennello toniann.pennello@wilkes.edu Freshmen and all majors welcome! � 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 2018 January 30th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2018 January 30 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/eb9c80d8031e3484718a4161ae3ef496.pdf ab5230f5be6e1a8e0ac4100aee58b9af PDF Text Text IHIIE B BIEACC(O)N T~ HE EACON The Beacon - January 30, 2018 Est. 1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member Volume 71, Issue 11 The news of today reported by the journalists of tomorrow. Henry’s Dining Hall fitted with new renovations By Maddie Davis By Jackie Kurovsky Staff Writer The Beacon/Maddie Davis Joshua Shepard, a junior musical theater major, sits with friends in the newly rennovated cafeteria. In the image is the new wooden booth area, fitted with charging ports. Bogdan while criticizing the old lay out. “It comfortable experience for the students and staff,” added Bogdan. was like a high school cafeteria.” “It’s a fresh look at something as we Bogdan explained that Alicia Bond, director of business operations, and progress and we keep doing new things Theresa Cochran, Space Mg/Financial to keep the program moving forward and Supervisor in Facilities, both helped design to make it a better experience for Wilkes the color scheme for the cafeteria’s new University.” “It was kinda like we wanted to surprise look. Phillip Marino, project supervisor, also spearheaded the reconstruction of the you” joked Bogdan on the almost sudden dining hall to serve a fresh new look to change of the dining hall’s layout. returning spring semester students. “My hope is that it makes a better dining SEE HENRY, experience for the students and a more University herbarium added to international registry, page 4 Give the gift of warm socks, page 7 Wilkes University Student Government is looking to improve the campus experience for everyone with a new website that keeps users up to date with all things Colonel. The site wilkes.presence.io is the computer platform for the Student Government app “The Colonel Guide” which became available in 2017. Like the app, the site contains information on all clubs and events on campus from Bingo Night to Zebra Communications. Student Body President Cody Morcom explained how the website and its corresponding app help improve student engagement. “We are the sounding board for student concerns,” said Morcom. “These two tools help us to both hear and see concerns as well as get information to every Colonel in a quick, easy, and less-invasive way than ever before.” Campus events appear on the site’s main screen. Students can click the Organizations tab to see a listing of all clubs and organizations on campus. By selecting a club, they can view meeting times and locations and send a request to join. In addition, any questions the user has can be immediately sent to the inbox of the club’s president. SEE CLUB, Page 3 The Beacon/Kirsten Peters Page 6 Graphic by Todd Espenshade Asst. News Editor Henry’s Dining Hall hasn’t been renovated for more than 40 years, but over winter break, the upstairs cafeteria in the Student Union Building received a new, more mainstream look. The cafeteria was remodeled with fresh coats of paint, new soda dispensers and various new outlets with USB charging ports. New plumbing was installed around the cafeteria as well. Aside from these improvements Henry’s seating plan received a new look featuring a new wooden booth area, high tables and an overall new spacious floor plan. The dining hall’s reconstruction has been in the planning stages since the middle of last year. The remodeling was done successfully bringing a more relaxed and modern touch to Wilkes’ campus. After the planning stages the construction took three to four weeks to complete, just in time for the new semester. Jerry Bogdan, the General Manager of Henry’s Dining Hall, had expressed his interest in the newest renovations of the cafeteria in his third year. “It’s something we’ve wanted to do since Aramark came on campus,” stated General Manager Jerry Bogdan about the reconstruction. The plan for the architect, constructed by Bogdan and others, was to make more seating options to cater to all students. “It was like military feeding” joked Student Government debuts club websites Movies coming out this spring semester, page 14-15 MBB: Wilkes holds first place through first half of play, page 19 �News News The Beacon - January 30, 2018 Beacon Briefs Compiled by Maddie Davis Wilkes University’s Annual Sexual Jeopardy On Tuesday, Feb. 6 from 9 to 10 p.m. the BACCHUS Club is holding the Sexual Jeopardy program in the Henry Student Center Ballroom. The club is currently looking for participants for four teams of four to take part in the game show like event to educate those who come about different sexual conceptions. The winning team will also take home a prize. If you are interested in participating please contact Health Services at ext. 4730. Spring Semester Opening of the Colonel Closet Wilkes University’s Colonel Closet is open and restocked for the Spring Semester. The Colonel Closet is open for students in the Interfaith Office on the second from of the Student Union Building Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Contact Kristin Osipower at kristin.osipower@wilkes.edu or at the ext. 5904 for questions or alternate arrangements. Have a breaking story or a press release to send? Contact the news editor: cabrini.rudnicki@wilkes.edu Scholarships Available through the Alumni Association If a parent or grandparent of yours graduated from Wilkes University you may qualify for Wilkes University Alumni Scholarship that is now accepting applicants. Apply through the Wilkes Alumni Website to see if you qualify before the Feb. 23 deadline. Last Call to Attend Winter Creative Writing Workshops Winter creative writing workshops will be offered to all of those interested next semester on campus. Reality and Imagery in Fiction, Social Media for Beginners, and Nonfiction Places and Spaces, among others, are the workshops that are being offered. Registration for these workshops is now open at www.wilkes.edu/cw. For any further questions call (570) 408-4547. Wanted: Interns for Wilkes Alumni Political Campaign Anthony Bartoli ’15 is looking for those who are interested in a political internship to help with his campaign running for State Representative of the 118th District. If you are interested please email jon@votebartoli.com and attach resumes and plans to set up an interview. Wilkes University Student Government notes By Megan Stanley Staff Writer The Wilkes University Student Government held their first meeting of the semester on Wednesday. The Spanish Club and Women Empowered by Science (WEBS club) delivered their club reports this week. The Spanish Club told student government that they currently have 10 active members who meet once a month. They held a table at the Wilkes Halloween Party in October, and participated in the MSC party. The club held a Krispy Kreme fundraiser last semester. In terms of the future, the club hopes to host more fundraisers and activities which all will be discussed. WEBS currently have 58 active members. They meet with WEBS participants from the local area to deliver labs, and the next session will be at the end of the month. Last semester, the group held a Yankee Candle fundraiser and made a $492.40 profit for the club. They are currently planning an event called Adventures in Science that will be held in April. In the future, the club wants to reach out more to the Wilkes community and start social media channels. The first item of business was the recognition of the Table Top Gaming Club. The group hopes to facilitate social gatherings for people interested in role playing, deck building and other board games. The hope for the club is to help other students find and 2 News forge new friendships through the events. The club also hopes to help students who might be experiencing anxiety or depression from college work. The club will be advised by Dr. Andrew Miller, and currently has 15 members. The group will return to student government to find out if they have been awarded Student Government recognition. The next item of business was a fund request from APhA-ASP for their annual conference. The 2018 Annual Meeting and Exposition will provide students the opportunity to network, advocate pharmacy, and learn about issues facing the profession. Attending the trip are 31 pharmacy students, but only the five P2 students are eligible for Student Government funding. The total request for the trip is $3,535, which will cover registration, hotel and flights. APhAASP will return to Student Government next week to see if they have been allocated the funding. Geo-Explore club funding request was the next item of business. The group intend to take a trip to the Big Island of Hawaii during Spring Break. The 15 students attending will receive tours from professional geologists, visit state parks, and experience the history and culture of Hawaii. The trip is associated with a one-credit Hawaiian geology course, and the trip will help promote the new geology major. The entire trip will cost $23,846.07, but due to fundraising and personal funds the group are requesting $6,618 from Student Government to help with the trip. Geo-explore club will return next week to find out if they have received the funding. A Pennsylvanian Pharmacist Association funding request was next on the agenda. The group are attending the Midyear conference Jan. 26 to 28 where more than 10 Wilkes students will present posters. The group is requesting $1,200 to cover the registration and hotel of students attending the conference. Next on the business was the name change for IRHC (Inter-Residence Hall Council). After attending a conference, the group hopes to rebrand by creating a new logo with a new name change. The motion was passed for the group to be renamed to Residence Hall Council (RHC). The final item of business was the Capital Fund Request. In the request was a new three-year contract for Presence, the system that “Colonel Guide” was created on, which helps clubs and events register attendance. There was also a request for a new Club Hub computer and an electronic voting system, which will cut down voting time in Student Government meetings. The fund request totalled $25,069.00 and was passed. Finally, the operations committee met during the week and reported the following: Stark building construction is ahead of schedule and will be completed by the summer, and in the communal lounge of University Towers there will be computers added. table of contents news................2 life, a&e...........7 spread............12 opinion..........14 sports............19 �The Beacon - January 30, 2018 CLUB Continued from front page and send a request to join. In addition, any questions the user has can be immediately sent to the inbox of the club’s president. Morcom said the app is also a way for Student Government to receive helpful feedback. In the Campus Forms tab, students can fill out surveys about campus events. This allows Student Government to have the likes and dislikes of Wilkes students right at their fingertips. The site also allows for demographic analysis to ensure campus events are reaching out to all Colonels. “Students may notice how we use their swipes at every SG event,” said Morcom. “This swipe checks them in and allows us to see [...] their class year, major, if they’re a resident or commuter, ethnicity, and so much more.” Student Government Vice President Katelyn Jimison explained the importance of this feature. “Presence helps us to identify groups of students who we are having trouble getting to attend our events, which allows us to make changes in the future to cater to what everyone wants to see.” Morcom said the website and app News combined will absolutely enhance the experience of Wilkes students. “In the past Student Government has played a big role in event planning on campus,” Morcom said. “Over the course of the past semester and into the future, it has been my mission to ensure we maintain that while also advocating for change and improvements that students want and need.” Any student, faculty, staff member or alumni can easily access the website. Their information is pre-loaded onto the site using a sync system with help from the Wilkes IT department. “[It’s] super complex, but it works amazingly,” said Morcom. “I am confident that my successor, the SG President next year will take it further and help to enhance student life even more,” Morcom said. “There are many new updates that the platform’s company is going to be releasing over the next year, ones that I feel will be extremely beneficial to all students interested in enjoying the awesome social events [our] campus offers.” “The Presence tools allow us to update the club leaders to allow current leaders to have access to all of the old budgets [...] from past events,” she said. “This would also be a great way to track spending when multiple people may be working to plan an event, and easily 3 lVEHfl IIGTDI DOaMKJS Student Club RIIIM1 AJrWJlU '5 ftWIJllfl'tlll'IM. 0 Next Meeting: Tuesday the 23rd atllam Breis316 8""1nfom,o1'o!I Aboul lN-IM5'°"1'W'"""'CUlillO,.....Pllif!!l1"11h~ptnfand~tJ;,trint,0,1'fflfNl'J$d!OOltul'"'.ftllillto.erls~ltl!ftnd.i,,._-..lwlt~ l".flffltf'ICIO;IN"Cont.la"_.ott!Mll/ffotlNUbHll!Wllli«t..._ Courtesy of Tim Lavoie The dashboard of the Pre-Vet Club. Club leaders can edit things like meeting time, meeting location, and basic information from this area for other club members to view. see where your spending is at versus the budget.” Morcom hopes for more clubs and organizations to be added to the site. While the platform is in its early stages, Student Government foresees a successful future. “I think Presence is a great resource for all clubs and students to use, and I’m excited to keep spreading the word about it throughout campus,” Jimison said. Editor’s note: Maddie Davis, the assistant news editor, is the treasurer of the Pre-Vet Club. Rosenthal Herbarium internationally recognized, added to registry By Megan Stanley Staff Writer The Rosenthal Herbarium at Wilkes University has recently been added to the database of Index Herbariorum, an international directory of herbaria. Established in 1982, the Herbarium has a collection of over 3,400 specimens of pressed and preserved plants. The majority of the samples are from Pennsylvania, but some plants are acquired from places such as Florida, California, Texas and Canada. The director and curator of the Herbarium, Dr. Kenneth Klemow, has been interested in plant collection since his undergraduate studies at the University of Miami and contributed to the herbarium at Syracuse’s College of Environmental Science and Forestry. Klemow established the Herbarium at Wilkes more than 30 years ago using both his own personal collection of plants and those that students collected during his classes. “If you go into the herbarium, you’ll see a lot of plants that were collected in the 1980s, when we were trying to rapidly build up the collection. From there, in the 1990s and 2000s and the past eight years we would add around 100 specimens per year.” “I have around 3,400 specimens in the collection. Many of these specimens are collected by students and many of these students have now graduated and gone off to become alumni. We want alumni to know that their work lives on in our herbaria, and we take good care of it.” Klemow spoke about his reasoning behind applying for recognition from the Index Herbariorium. “I was elected as the president of the Pennsylvania Biological Survey, which is a group of biologists who are interested simply in biodiversity within the state. Being that I’m the president of this organization my collection should be properly recognized.” He further added, “it is something that I always aspired [to], because all the best herbaria are there.” Klemow spoke about the benefits of having a herbarium within the university, such as his ability to use the specimens to teach classes. “Some plants are of medicinal value and we have students that are pre-med orientated and so (the herbarium) can be used to show the relationship between plants and these other areas that are important to them.” He further added that herbaria serve as important “store-houses of genetic diversity and genetic information.” Laura Solomon, a senior biology major and Kirby Scholar, has been working with Klemow in the Herbarium for nearly three years, and is currently conducting a project that involves DNA barcoding of certain species. She spoke about how the herbarium has benefitted her academic research. “We can actually work off any of the well- \ I The Beacon/Megan Stanley Laura Solomon, senior biology major, looking at the corydalis plant with Dr. Kenneth Klemow in the Herbarium. preserved samples, some of the older ones the DNA doesn’t hold up as well as we need to isolate it a certain amount to run the reactions but having the specimens gives us so much access. “In the winter we wouldn’t be able to find certain grasses and plants, but now we can just take a little piece of leaf of the pressed plant samples and isolate that.” Being registered to the Index has further benefits. “It makes us part of a scientific community, and so if people are interested in our database or our plants, they can make requests to borrow our plants or we can borrow other people’s plants, whereas before we weren’t really able to do that,” Klemow said. Klemow spoke about his future aspirations for the Herbarium at Wilkes University. “What I want to see the collection specializing in is plants of Luzerne County. I’d like to see us have one of each species in Luzerne County. Now the question is, ‘how close are we to that?’ And the answer is we’re maybe at 30 percent, so we still have a lot to go yet.” �The Beacon - January 30, 2018 4 News Rare autoimmune disorder to be highlighted at upcoming presentation By Maddie Davis Asst. News Editor On Thursday at 6 p.m., Dr. Edward Schicatano, along with the Departments of Psychology and Neuroscience, will be holding a guest presentation titled “Madness” by Emily Gavigan in Breiseth Hall room 320. “Madness” is a presentation by Emily Gavigan who hopes to spread awareness about the rare autoimmune disorder she was diagnosed with while in college. It will feature her account of the journey of finding a diagnosis, her experiences, video clips regarding her illness, and the science behind the rare autoimmune disorder that took her and her family by surprise. Emily Gavigan’s story is also described in the book “Brain on Fire” by Susannah Cahalan. The path to finding a diagnosis was long and filled with many obstacles and doubt, but Gavigan and her family kept fighting to find the purpose of her sudden odd, uncharacteristic behavior and changes against false diagnoses and ignorance by some doctors. It baffled doctors at first, but now Emily Gavigan looks to share her story with Wilkes University to reach out and inform people of the rare anti-NMDAR receptor encephalitis she was diagnosed with. Wilkes University’s Political Science professor Dr. Andrew Miller had been friends and neighbors with the Gavigans for 1more than a decade. He and his wife kept up with the ongoing story of their friend’s daughter’s rare and almost mysterious illness. “It was somebody who was a friend of ours, so we were worried of course,” stated Miller discussing the first-hand account of Emily Gavigan’s journey to a rightful diagnosis. “It’s a combination of being worried about our friend, combined with an incredible story of the diagnosis,” Miller said. “It was an amazing set of circumstances that led to the diagnosis,” described Miller. “One of the things Emily is trying to do is build awareness. When she got diagnosed there were hardly any diagnoses in the country … the only expert in the world on this disease is in Philly.” Gavigan was introduced to Psychology and Schicatano by Miller, having witnessed and experienced Emily’s diagnostic journey. Schicatano and Emily Gavigan’s family soon being acquainted and started sharing the details and the science that appealed to his interests and Neuroscience background. “When I first heard it in person I thought it was really interesting,” said Schicatano. “I had never heard of it.” Schicatano hopes that with this presentation students will become more aware of the problem and disorder Emily was diagnosed with because it is more common than we think. “Some of the symptoms are very common,” Schicatano added. “The more people that hear of it the better it’s going to be detected and diagnosed for others.” “To be aware of how something like this can happen ... it’s a learning experiencing,” he continued. “I think the real lesson here is we don’t know as much as we think we know,” Schicatano stated. “We need to say ‘I don’t know and let’s look and let’s research it.” “We don’t really know all that is happening in the brain,” he added, “it is not as simple as it is in the textbooks.” “You’re going to hear something that is fascinating, eye-opening, and informative,” said Schicatano. Psychology and Neuroscience students have already expressed an interest in hearing the rare story of Emily Gavigan’s journey to a diagnosis including junior neuroscience major Thomas Krutsick. “I find Emily’s story very interesting and look forward to hearing about her experience with anti-NMDAR receptor encephalitis, because it is such a rare condition,” Krutsick said. “The thing that I hope to take away from the presentation is a better understanding of someone who suffered through such debilitating symptoms and recovered,” Krutsick said. “You have to see it to believe it,” said Schicatano. Seats will fill up fast for Emily Gavigan’s “Madness” presentation. Email Dr. Schicatano for any further questions regarding the presentation. Prof. awarded ‘PA Acceleration Educator of the Year’ By Cabrini Rudnicki News Editor A faculty member was recently given a prestigious award. Dr. Rodney Ridley was named a Pennsylvania Acceleration Educator of the Year by the Pennsylvania Acceleration Project. The award was presented on Jan. 18 at East Stroudsburg University. This year’s ceremony was the revival of the awards, which previously existed in the past. “The backbone of the awards is that they are trying to highlight people who they think are in some way shape or form, accelerating technology and innovation throughout the state through their sphere of influence,” said Ridley. Ridley won an award in the category dedicated to the education of technology, along with Dr. Charlene Brennan, the executive director of Colonial Intermediate Unit 20; and Dr. Marcia Welsh, the president of East Stroudsburg University. “My initial reaction was that I didn’t think it was a real award,” he joked. “The email looked like spam. I was close to hitting delete, then I saw the name at the bottom and realized I knew the name: Kelly Lewis, a former Congressman from Stroudsburg.” Lewis, along with Kevin Dellicker, the former adviser to Governor Wolf in technology and innovation, are the leaders of the Acceleration Project, which is a team meant to oversee bringing of broadband internet throughout Pennsylvania. “The Pennsylvania Acceleration Awards are designed to recognize and honor organizations and leaders that are driving technology and innovation across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,” according to a press release released by the organization. Ridley is the executive director and a professor at the Allan P. Kirby Center for Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship. He is also the co-founder of the center’s business mentor program, and the director of the campus’ industry and and community outreach office, the Kirby Scholars Program and the Allan P. Kirby Center’s micro-grant fund. He also serves on a number of area committees and boards, including CAN DO and the Northeast Pennsylvania Industrial Resource Center. “It was very interesting how they found me, of all people,” he said. “I had asked who nominated me but they couldn’t tell me, it was confidential.” “We do a lot here in the Kirby Center which pushes the boundaries of innovation, through entrepreneurship, energy transfer, and the bringing to life the commercialization of technology.” Wilkes’ Allan P. Kirby Center is one of the only university-run programs to commercialize innovation, or to have a The Beacon/Steffen Horwath Dr. Rodney Ridley stands with his Pennsylvania Acceleration Educator of the Year award, given to him for his contributions to technology education. technology-transfer office, in the area. “Dr. Ridley is certainly deserving of the award he just recieved. He is very innovative, his vision carries the entire organization through its vision as an establishment of technology transfer,” said fellow faculty member Gerald A. Ephault, the executive in charge of residence of Allan P. Kirby. The office was initially a center to teach and practice entrepreneurship. When Ridley became director in 2014, he switched the center’s focus to the commercialization of university technology. The center takes clients of students, faculty, and for a charge, members of the Wilkes-Barre community, and helps them take their ideas and form them into a business. @wilkesbeacon cabrini.rudnicki@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - January 30, 2018 News 5 Students and faculty react to government shutdown By Megan Stanley Staff Writer From Jan. 19 to 23, the U.S. government shut down over a disagreement regarding the budget for the fiscal year. The measure that failed to pass on Friday was a temporary funding bill that would have lasted until Feb. 16. Created by the Republican leadership in the House of Representatives and the Senate, it suspended several unpopular healthcare taxes with the intention that it would be easier to vote for. The shutdown lasted over the weekend, and on Jan. 23 Congress passed a bill ending the partial shutdown, keeping the government funded until Feb. 8. This is the fourth temporary bill imposed since October because there has been no agreement regarding a long-term budget for the fiscal year. Dr. Thomas Baldino, a professor in the political science department at Wilkes University, explained this further. “This is called a continuing resolution senate, a continuing resolution continues to fund the government at the same level as it had been,” he said. “By its own rules, Congress is supposed to have all of the 13 separate spending bills passed by Oct. 1 because the fiscal year runs through Oct. 1 to Sept. 30. “It didn’t meet the Oct. 1 deadline, so they passed the continuing resolution, then they passed another one, and another one, and now we’re on the fourth.” Baldino further explained the negative impact this can have. “The downside of continuing resolutions is that if a government agency intends to plan to do something more or different that requires additional funding, they aren’t getting it in a continuing resolution because it is basically a flat line,” he said. “The other thing about flat line spending is, depending upon what your buying from the money in the budget you’re receiving from the government, if the price of the item spikes you have to buy less of that item.” The shutdown ended when the Democrats were given assurance of a debate and a vote regarding immigration from the Senate majority leader, Kentucky Republican Mitch McConnell. Whilst an end to the shutdown has led to may, especially those who work in government, to be relieved, others have instead accused the Democrats of caving. Liberal groups and some Democrats are sceptical about the promise for a debate and a vote regarding immigration. People turned to social media, and “Democrats CAVED” trended on twitter on Monday evening. Obama’s DACA program, which allows thousands of children who were brought into the U.S. illegally to remain in the country, was cancelled and declared unconstitutional by Trump last year, has been a key point of disagreement between the Republicans and Democrats and has been named as one of the main causes for the shutdown, alongside budget disagreements. If the promise for a debate and a vote falls to the side, the Democrats could easily force another shutdown in three weeks, according to the Anthony Zurcher, writing for the BBC. For Wilkes students, the repeal of DACA was a strong talking point. Sophomore political science major Letty Patino-Flores said: “Repealing DACA is taking such a step back considering our progressive views with immigration. “With the government shutdown, it shows how inefficient a president can be. Both political parties are divided upon the subject, even the Republicans can’t agree and Trump is showing how inefficient he can be.” During a government shutdown, many non-essential federal agencies close down, which leaves thousands of employees on temporary, unpaid leave. Areas such as travel and tourism may shut down, meaning that passport and visa applications may be delayed. National parks and tourism sites, such as the Statue of Liberty, are also at risk of closing when the government experiences a shutdown. National security, electricity generation and air traffic control are all agencies that are required to continue activities under a government shutdown. The last government shutdown was in 2013 under the Obama administration, and lasted for 16 days. During this period, 800,000 federal employees were on unpaid leave, whilst another 1.3 million had to report to work without the necessarily knowing about Do you like to write? Interested in current events? Want to get more involved? Write news for the Beacon. Contact us! Cabrini Rudnicki, News Editor: cabrini.rudnicki@wilkes.edu Maddie Davis, Assistant News Editor: madelynn.davis@wilkes.edu payment. The disagreement was regarding legislation for the fiscal year 2014. All members of the Senate and the House of Representatives continue to get paid during a government shut down because their paychecks are written into the constitution. Kayla Reese, a junior pharmacy major, expressed concern over pay regarding the shutdown, particularly for U.S. soldiers. “I feel that it’s insane that Congress ... still continues to get paid whilst military members do not, because they are meant to be the ones keeping us safe. “From what I’ve heard it also affects the hospital staff on base, because civilians can’t work when there’s a shutdown because they aren’t getting paid.” However, some Wilkes students admitted that they didn’t know much about the recent shutdown. Nancy Ramirez, a senior political science major, said: “I’m not informed enough. No one is focusing on the shutdown itself, only how the President reacted, but what exactly is the argument? You can’t find that anywhere.” Kelci Piavis, a senior English major, echoed Ramirez and admitted: “I didn’t know about it until after the day it happened.” Paivis did add, however, that “it just shows Donald Trump is incompetent and a hypocrite,” referring to an interview with Fox News leading up to the impending 2013 shutdown, when Trump made a comment that the blame for a shutdown should always be on the president. �News The Beacon - January 30, 2018 HENRY Continued from front page change of the dining hall’s layout. The new look of Henry’s Dining Hall was a shock for some, but the reconstruction has overall received positive reviews from around campus, like Nilab Mominzada. “I really like the designing,” commented junior management and marketing student Nilab Mominzada, “it looks very brand new.” “I just love it,” she added, “having dinner and just hanging out with my friends.” Mominzada wasn’t the only one who loved the reconstruction of Henry’s Dining Hall. Michael Dennis, third year supervisor of the dining hall, expressed his own personal love for the new layout of the cafeteria. “It’s beautiful, absolutely beautiful,” said Michael Dennis. “It’s streamlined. Students love it, and it just brightens up the whole dining hall.” “It’s a 2018 look,” added Dennis. “It’s more of a relaxed atmosphere than it was before.” “They way we have it set up now it’s more convenient, there’s more seating, and you can get it and get out,” said Dennis. “Making sure the student body is happy, that’s the reason why it was done.They tried making it modern, streamlined, and comfortable for you.” Follow us! The Beacon @wilkesbeacon @wilkesbeacon 6 FOR RENT DREAM RENTALS APARTMENTS AVAILABLE FOR JUNE, 2018 www.DreamRentals.net Call Jim (570) 288-3375 �The Beacon - January 30, 2018 Life, Arts & Entertainment 7 Life, Arts & Entertainment Have a story or want your event to be featured? Contact the Life, A&E Editor: amanda.bialek@wilkes.edu Give the gift of warm socks this season to those in need By Amanda Bialek Life, Arts & Entertainment Editor In this season of chilly weather, students can warm the hearts and feet of those in need by donating socks to the Kirby Cares campaign. Socks are one of the most needed items at homeless shelters, but often are the least donated, according to Points of Light. The Kirby Cares campaign, initiated by the Allan P. Kirby Center for Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship, will run through Feb. 14. New socks can be dropped off inside the Allan P. Kirby Center for Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship at 65 W. South St. “The premise of the Kirby Center is to give back to the community,” Rodney Ridley, executive director of the Allan P. Kirby Center for Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship said. Michelle Lehman, Kirby Scholar of Business Development at the center, was inspired to develop this campaign after some research on the Wilkes-Barre community. She discovered that the United States 2016 Census reported that 28.9% of the population of Wilkes-Barre is living in poverty. “I thought that number was very high and that sparked my attention that we have a lot of men, women and children that are in need of basic necessities. I knew that with this initiative at the Allan P. Kirby Center, we could make a difference even if it was something as small as socks,” Lehman said. With a desire to be creative and a need for socks, the Kirby Cares campaign was born. The goal of this sock drive is to bring together individuals of Wilkes University in a positive way that benefits members of the local community. “She has a very big heart and I know that she is passionate about this particular subject,” Ridley said. A small act of kindness can bring great joy to another person. By putting yourself in someone else’s shoes, you realize the value a pair of socks has. For someone without a cozy home to warm up in, a pair of socks is a true treasure to them. “I look at the Kirby Cares campaign as an active awareness that there are so many people who don’t have the opportunity to feel warm during the winter months. I think it is so easy to wake up on a cold day and put on warm clothing and not really think anything of it,” Lehman said. All sock donations will be given to the St. Vincent de Paul Soup Kitchen in downtown Wilkes-Barre. The kitchen serves 300 guests a hot, nutritious meal on a daily basis. “For every problem, there is a solution, and as students we have the ability to make an impact whether it is big or small. WilkesBarre is a strong community and it is important that we continue to take of each other,” Lehman said. New socks can be dropped off at: Allan P. Kirby Center for Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship 65 W. South St., Wilkes-Barre Editor’s note: Amanda Bialek, the life, ========- ========- ========- Iarts and entertainment editor, is the Kirby Scholar of Communication for the Allan P. Kirby Center for Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship. w @wilkesbeacon amanda.bialek@wilkes.edu The Beacon/Amanda Bialek New socks for children, women and men can be donated until Feb. 14. Graphic by Todd Espenshade I �The Beacon - January 30, 2018 8 Life, Arts & Entertainment Recipe 01 the week: INGREDIENTS: · INSTRUCTIONS: ·. t ~ut.orf!he tops oflhe • ~~ Container ofBlueberry . ~=Tthe ft'uit in~ small •HandfUI ofbspberries· . p1eeesand fre_ezeovem~,ght~ .• , Pineaol>te spear . 3~Take ou~ fruit and put !~~ a •Splash .~orange Juice ~,ende~~hyoa,..rt a~JUI~ • Chocolate Chips 4~Blend together and plaee-1n •Chocolatesyrup . bowli .. . _ -~F1~~ Chia seeds1~ ! ~ ~h _c~oJate chips, ~Pt •'.Onllola . flax and ch1a seeds and granola" • 4strl'ff'benies ~·-~EN.JDYJ l 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 - January 30, 2018 Life, Arts & Entertainment 20 tips for college students to stay organized in the new year By Amanda Bialek Life, Arts & Entertainment Editor 1. Rise and shine on time. Do you often find yourself hitting snooze repeatedly? Put your alarm clock somewhere in your room that causes you to get out of your bed. More movement will help you wake up faster and stay awake. 2. Buy a planner. Having a planner in college is essential for keeping track of all of your assignments and upcoming events. Find one that works well with your style. Whether you like simplicity or aim to be bold with bright colors, there is a planner for everyone. You can check out the selections at Michaels craft store or visit Barnes and Noble. Remember to download a coupon on your phone by visiting their websites. Be sure to keep your planner with you wherever you go so you can write things down before you forget. 3. Save those syllabi. A syllabus is your guide for the rest of the semester and important to keep in a safe place. Use a folder to keep all of your syllabi in a designated area. Another option is to put each syllabus in an individual binder that corresponds with every class. 4. Take five and clean. A great way to keep your room and/or apartment tidy is to set aside five minutes a day and clean an area. Whether it is sorting your whites from darks, organizing your desk, cleaning up the kitchen or freshening up the bathroom, you will be glad you did as the semester goes by. productivity. A clear-cut schedule will help you be more efficient and arrive to your classes or other events on time. 7. Use a timer. Take advantage of the timer on your cell phone. Setting a timer helps to accomplish tasks quicker. It keeps you engaged in the work you need to do and can prevent you from distractions like watching television. 8. Download a self-control application. There are a variety of applications that may aid in boosting productivity. SelfControl is available for Mac users and Cold Turkey is an option for PC users. Both of these applications allow you to temporarily block yourself from social media sites and other websites or games that may be addicting. You decide on the time period that you want the websites to be blocked. After setting the time, you will be unable to access the designated websites even if you restart your computer. 9. Use a binder clip for your cords. Keep your wires in order at your desk by using binder clips. From headphones, to the computer cord, cell phone charger and more, your desk can end up becoming a mixture of wires. You can use different sizes and colors depending on the cord. 10. Keep your backpack stocked. Have pens, pencils, notebooks, binders, your planner and a water bottle in your backpack at all times. A first aid kit is also a musthave so you are prepared when you get a headache or need to bandage a paper cut. 11. Color code your calendar. Adding color to your responsibilities serves as a great reminder at what lies ahead. You can use red to mark finals or assignment due dates, green for laundry and blue for appointments. 12. Get sticky-note happy. Head on over to the Dollar Tree and grab a pack of sticky-notes. Write down important due dates for assignments and upcoming meetings or events. Stick them on the wall and remember to take them down once you have completed the task! 13. Charge your phone and laptop at night. Make a habit of plugging in your devices to charge before you go to bed. Waking up to a dead phone or laptop is not a good way to start off the day. While you are recharging with sleep your devices should be charging with power too. 9 14. Learn when to say no. There are so many opportunities in college to participate in activities. From clubs to social events like game night, there is a lot to be a part of. Learn how to politely decline from invites. You will overwhelm yourself if you participate in everything. Prioritize what activities are most important to you. Your schedule will thank you later. 15. Use a door shoe rack. To keep all of your shoes organized, you can purchase a shoe rack. This will eliminate clutter and give you more floor space. 16. Confirm all appointments in advance. If you have a meeting with a professor, dentist or doctor appointment, take the time to send an email or phone call to confirm the appointment. It is wise to do this a day or two prior incase there has been a change in schedule. This is will save you from spending an hour waiting due to lack of communication. 17. Avoid multitasking. Emailing, texting, writing a paper and watching television all at the same time is not going to end well. Too often we get caught up in the world of multitasking. Focus on one assignment at a time and put all of the distractions away. 18. Figure out your most productive hour. Are you an early riser or a night owl? Knowing the time frame you are most productive and take advantage of it. Dedicate those hours to working on your academic assignments. 5. Make to-do lists. A great goal is to make a list of everything you need to do the next day before going to bed. Keep a notebook by your bed or use an application on your cell phone to list all of the work you need to accomplish. When you wake up the next day feeling refreshed, you will have an outline of what you need to do. 19. Use soda tabs to save space in your closet. 6. Create a schedule. Be determined. Set goals everyday. Spread the joy. Have a grateful heart. Smile and say hello. Work hard, and most importantly, be yourself. Consistency is key. It is a smart idea to develop a daily or weekly schedule that you stick to. Besides your academic classes, be sure to designate times for homework, eating, cleaning, socializing and sleeping. Plan your day out ahead of time. An unscheduled day may lead to less Save the tabs from soda cans and hook them on your hangers. This a nifty way to hang up multiple articles of clothing giving you additional room in your closet. 20. Stay motivated and be awesome. Graphic by Todd Espenshade @wilkesbeacon amanda.bialek@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - January 30, 2018 10 Life, Arts & Entertainment r •A New Way to Organize Your Desk• Supplies needed: •Transparent drawers •Colored/patterned scrapbook paper •Scissors •Tape Instructions: 1. Arrange the paper how you would like it in the drawer. 2. Cut the paper to the height of the drawer. 3. If you needed to use multiple pieces, tape them together. 4. Tape the paper to the corners of the drawers. 5. Repeat for the rest of the drawers. 6. Enjoy your newly made over storage! �The Beacon - January 30, 2018 Life, Arts & Entertainment Sordoni Art Gallery opens new exhibit The Beacon/Madison Kaminski The Sordoni Art Gallery opened its new exhibit “The Bones of Us Hunger for Nothing.” The artwork featured in the exhibit was created by Angela Fraleigh, an artist from Allentown. 11 Artwork such as “What care although your beauties break and fall” pictured above, display Fraleigh’s feminist narratives. Her art demonstrates the role of women through her art as they have been depicted in past art, literature and the media. Graphics by Todd Espenshade With her use of primarily oils, acrylics and gouache, an opaque watercolor, she incorporates her knowledge of the role of women from centuries ago to further instill a sense of power into the female subjects of the paintings. “The Bones of Us Hunger for Nothing” exhibit will be open from Jan. 16 through March 2, 2018, at 141 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, in the Karambelas Media and Communication Center. �The Beacon - January 30, 2018 12 Life, Arts & Entertainment Angela Fraleigh -The Bones of “We come spinning out of nothingness, scattering stars like dust.” Made from oil, acrylic and synthetic resin on canvas. Co-written by Shannon O’Connor, LA&E Asst. Editor and Sarah Matarella, Staff Writer Wilkes University brings feminism to the Sordoni Art Gallery with Angela Fraleigh’s exhibit “The Bones of Us Hunger for Nothing.” Angela Fraleigh, a local artist from Allentown, started drawing when she was a little girl but found her passion in high school when a teacher encouraged her to continue her art career. Fraleigh was recruited by Stuart Baron, thendirector of the College of Fine Arts at Boston University after viewing her high school portfolio. Fraleigh attended Boston University on a dean’s scholarship where she completely fell in love with drawing and painting. She earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts at BU and later went on to earn her Master of Fine Arts from Yale University. Fraleigh is currently the chair of Studio Art at Moravian College while currently living and working in New York, N.Y., and Allentown. Fraleigh has been awarded numerous grants, residencies and other recognitions, including Alice Kimball English Traveling Fellowship, CORE Artist in Residence Program at the Glassell School of Art, Eliza Randall Prize at the Glassell School of Art, along with a plethora of other accomplishments. Angela Fraleigh is primarily a twodimensional artist. Through her art, Fraleigh hopes to portray both positive and negative emotions. “My work is about how meaning gets made; how we come to believe the stories that we tell again and again and again. Art carries the potential to address, challenge, and change the power dynamics we’ve come to experience in our culture, on the political playing field, and in society at large,” she stated in an interview with Moravian College in 2016. Fraleigh has different creative processes depending on what art work she is working on. However, each piece of art goes through the same basic structure. Fraleigh begins by researching the piece she wants to create. This is normally the longest part of the process. In the research phase, Fraleigh reads a lot and pays attention to what she is drawing her inspiration from. Fraleigh stated, “As part of this research phase, I’m still making paintings and drawings, but they are often awkward and unfocused. I’ll start sketching, playing around on Photoshop, collaging different images together. Once I have the conceptual motivation and imagery solidified, I go straight to the really large canvases. I like being in the painting, being surrounded by the expanse of the canvas. It’s my favorite part. I like getting lost in them.” Fraleigh moves between universal and personal narratives. The artwork featured at Wilkes University demonstrates the role of women through her art as they have been The Beacon/ MadisonKaminski “Saturn’s Moons.” Made from oil and 23kt gold leaf on linen. �13 The Beacon - January 30, 2018 Us Hunger for Nothing depicted in the past in art, literature and the media. With the feminist movement becoming more prominent in society, Fraleigh has been creating these works of art over the past thirteen years. Fraleigh stated, “My work is about how meaning gets made. I’m interested in how narratives become dominant, how power structures evolve, and what roles pop culture, literature, and art history play into this.” With her the use of primarily oils, acrylics, and gouache, an opaque watercolor, she incorporates her knowledge of the role of women from centuries ago to further instill a sense of power into the women subjects of the paintings. She also utilizes 23 karat gold, silver and metal leaves, and glitter along with substances like mica and graphite in her paintings. Fraleigh uses techniques such as dripping, pouring, splattering and pressing to create the textured art that can be viewed at the Sordoni Art Gallery. Curator and Director of the Sordoni Art Gallery, Heather Sincavage stated “Many of the women in Fraleigh’s paintings appeared on the fringes of historical paintings, ornaments for male figures. In her work, she looks to provide the women with agency through placing them center stage, in control of their surroundings.” A series of lectures about Fraleigh’s artwork will be held open to the public free of charge. The first in this series, The Artist Talk and Reception with Angela Fraleigh, will be held on Wednesday, January 31 at 4:30 pm in room 135 of the Karambelas Media and Communication Center. “The Bones of Us Hunger for Nothing” exhibit is open through March 2, at the Sordoni Art Gallery, located at 141 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, in the Karambelas Media and Communication Center. For any additional information regarding “The Bones of Us Hunger for Nothing” exhibition, future exhibitions, or about the Sordoni Art Gallery itself, call 570-408-4325 or email the gallery at heather.sincavage@wilkes.edu. “You weren’t haunted those two days, you were flooded with light.” Made from oil and gouache on canvas over panels. Editor’s Note: All information about Angela Fraleigh was found in an interview with Moravian College from Dec. 15, 2016. @wilkesbeacon shannon.oconnor@wilkes.edu “Something has started to live in you that will live longer than the sun.” Made from oil, gouache and synthetic resin on canvas. “Slight.” Made from oil and galkyd resin on canvas over panel. Graphic by Todd Espenshade �The Beacon - January 30, 2018 Opinion Editorial Staff 2017-18 MANAGERIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief - Toni Pennello Managing Editor - Danny Van Brunt Adviser - Dr. Kalen Churcher Opinion Have an opinion or want to write a guest column? Contact the opinion editor: andre.spruell@wilkes.edu Spring semester movies to watch By Nicholas Filipek Asst. Opinion Editor SECTION EDITORS News - Cabrini Rudnicki LA&E - Amanda Bialek Opinion - Andre Spruell Sports - Luke Modrovsky ASSISTANT EDITORS News - Maddie Davis LA&E - Shannon O’Connor Opinion - Nick Filipek Sports - Ben Mandell & Alex Kielar DESIGN EDITORS Todd Espenshade - Graphic Designer PHOTOGRAPHERS Nicole Gaetani Interested in joining the Beacon? To learn more about the positions we offer and what you can do, contact daniel.vanbrunt@wilkes.edu 141 S. Main St. Clayton and Theresa Karambelas Media Center Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 www.thewilkesbeacon.com 14 Nick Filipek, The Beacon’s resident movie buff and assistant opinion editor, will review movies each week. Want to hear about one in particular? Email Nick at: nicholas.filipek@wilkes.edu. Welcome back for the Spring 2018 semester, Colonels! I hope everyone had a wonderful break where they got to sit around and watch tons and tons of movies. No? Just me? Well if you didn’t get a chance to get to a theater over break, there are plenty of good movies that will hit cinemas over the coming months of the semester. 1.Winchester The premise of the movie has got to be one of the most original story ideas I have ever heard. If the title doesn’t bring a certain image to mind, let me elaborate before I explain. The Winchester repeating rifle was one of tools that “won the west.” Before this rifle was invented, it would take up to (or more than) a minute to reload your rifle to take a second or even third shot. The introduction of the automatic reload completely changed the firearms game, and everyone at the time had to have one. You can only imagine the number of gunshot victims there were after the invention of this weapon, and that’s where the movie seemingly draws inspiration. Helen Mirren (“RED,” “The Queen”) will portray the heiress to the firearm’s loving family, who believes that she is being haunted by the souls of people killed by the rifle with her name on it. There has been a resurgence of the horror genre’s popularity, but most stories seem more of the same lately. This film, however, is truly an original idea, and with such a talented actress at the helm of this project I really think this flick will be something special. Winchester releases Feb. 2, 2018. 2. Black Panther Easily one of the most anticipated movies to come from the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), “Black Panther” will arrive in theaters on Feb. 16, 2018. Following the events of “Captain America; Civil War,” T’Challa, the new King of Wakanda, must return home to claim his right as the King from a would-be usurper. Chadwick Boseman (“42,” “Get on Up”) has already done a beautiful job of bringing the King of the isolated, technologically advanced city of Wakanda to life in “Civil War,” and I am really pumped to see where this character goes from there. Many people have been calling this movie “the first ‘black’ superhero movie,” apparently forgetting that Wesley Snipes brought “Blade” to the silver screen successfully three times, and that is rather fitting considering the character Black Panther was one of the first, if not the very first, African-American superheroes in comic book publications. The cast is one of the strongest the MCU has ever assembled and includes Michael B. �The Beacon - January 30, 2018 Spring movies cont. Opinion Jordan (“Creed,” “Fruitvale Station”), Lupita Nyong’o (“12 Years a Slave,” “NonStop”), Danai Gurira (“All Eyez on Me,” “The Visitor”) and Andy Serkis (“13 Going On 30,” “Rise of the Planet of the Apes”), who reprises his role from “Avengers; Age of Ultron,” Ulysses Klaue. Though I have a feeling this film will follow suit with others in its universe like “Iron Man” or “Dr. Strange” in presenting a formulaic origin story, I still will be one of the first in line to see the movie. Reid, Levi Miller and Rowan Blanchard on an adventure to find the main character Megs (Reid) father, Dr. Alex Murray, played by Chris Pine (Star Trek, This Means War) A big Disney movie, with big names and lots of special effects, it would seem like the perfect equation to make lots of money right? Let us not forget this is the same studio that brought us “John Carter” and “The Lone Ranger” back to back (both HUGE financial flops for Disney). This is not me “hating”, but I am going to be overly cautious before going to spend money on this movie. See “A Wrinkle in Time” in theaters on March 9th 2018. Based off the science fantasy novel written by Madeline L’Engle, “A Wrinkle in Time” will explore the story of three young children hurled into space by magical beings in order to find one of the children’s fathers. Personally I have not read the book so I do not have as much excitement as others, but let me tell you, the hype is real. The general audience seems to be clambering for this movie, and with its amazing cast and visual effects I can see why. Oprah Winfrey (Lee Daniels’ The Butler, The Color Purple), Reese Witherspoon (Legally Blonde, Walk the Line) and Mindy Kaling (The Mindy Project, No Strings Attached) will play the three magical beings that set the story into action sending Storm If “A Wrinkle in Time” is not the book/ movie you were looking for, maybe “Ready Player One” is. The Internet Movie Database (IMDb. com) summarizes the plot considerably simpler than I could: “When the creator of a virtual reality world called the OASIS dies, he releases a video in which he challenges all OASIS users to find his Easter Egg, which will give the finder his fortune. Wade Watts find the first clue and starts a race for the Egg.” Now anyone out there wondering what the Easter Bunny has to do with the story, or why the movie wouldn’t come out in April, let me explain. An “Easter egg” does not refer to the brightly dyed eggs kids search for on Easter 3. A Wrinkle in Time RAH FREY 4. Ready Player One Sunday, but get their name in this form from the “seeking” aspect of said tradition. Directors, game creators or animators hide these “Easter eggs” in their projects to see who’s really paying attention, or to give a nod to another project they or their studio have done. “Pixar” is notorious for doing this. Secretly slipping the cowgirl doll from Toy Story, Jessie, inside the little girl’s room during “Monsters Inc.” is one of my favorite examples. Steven Spielberg (do I really need to explain who he is?) will be directing, and I really couldn’t think of a better fit. Granted the man could direct anything but this movie seems to be right up his alley. Ready Player One will be in theaters March 30, 2018. 5. Rampage I honestly cannot say why I want to see this movie so badly. This is a pure “popcorn movie” with absolutely no real value to it, but I am still hyped to no extent. Simply put, this movie is about three monsters, an ape, wolf and lizard (all 20 stories tall) going on a rampage throughout the city. The “story” comes from the original 1980s arcade game of the same name, with the same premise. I have no idea what Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson (“Journey 2: The Mysterious Island,” “San Andreas”) Jeffrey Dean Morgan (“Watchmen,” “The Walking Dead”) or Joe 15 Manganiello (“True Blood,” “Magic Mike XXL”) will have to do in this movie, but they are three of my favorite actors, so I’m just going to have to go see it. 6. Super Troopers 2 The tagline of this movie says it all: “The long anticipated sequel to the cult comedy hit.” Erik Stolhanske, Paul Soter, Steve Lemme, Kevin Heffernan and Jay Chandrasekhar make up “Broken Lizard,“ a comedy/film team responsible for writing and acting in the film, with Chandrasekhar in the director’s chair as well. The original “Super Troopers” came out in 2001, and took audiences by storm. Since then the boys have stayed busy making other movies like “The Slammin Salmon,” “Club Dredd” and probably their most well known work, “Beerfest.” The sequel will center on our favorite Highway Troopers (which, if you have seen the first movie, *SPOILERS* ends with them losing said jobs, so I’m wondering how that’s going to pan out) battling Canadian Mounty’s for a stretch of highway each unit has laid claim to. The Broken Lizard team has not disappointed audiences yet, and with the first film being so beloved, I doubt they will start now. Super Troopers 2 comes out on April 20, 2018. @wilkesbeacon nick.filipek@wilkes.edu •HSE WITHERSPOON TIME IS MEOW �The Beacon - January 30, 2018 Opinion The Top Four Things to do During a Snow Day By Savannah Pinnock Staff Writer As the heart warming, and awe inspiring holiday season fall further and further into the abyss of pleasant memories, one is faced with the realization that the academic year is in motion once again. For many, this is a fond realization as the holiday break can often grow monotonous and one begins to hear the beckoning of the semester calling them back into an academic routine. For lower and upperclassmen alike, being jolted out of a relaxed delta state and into an active beta state can be invigorating and simultaneously overwhelming. Keenly, nature seems to have a loophole for this dilemma being, the snow day. These happenchance days are like an unspecialized cell that can be programmed to do anything a student needs or desires; but with a plethora of options, what can one truly do? Well, the choices are virtually infinite. 1) Engage in a Mental Health Day A fresh snow day can be one of the most beautiful sights to see as it appears as if the landscape and furthest portion of the horizon is blanketed in a soft, pillowy, layer of white. Such a sight can be aesthetically pleasing, but it can also be a source of gloom. Winter is notorious for cloudy days marked by white to light grey skies, and a feeling of melancholy and constance. In addition to the previously aforementioned phenomenon, according to an article from the American Psychological Association, 61 percent “of college students seeking counseling..report anxiety”, followed by depression at 49 percent, and stress at 45 percent. With such studies reporting high rates of poor mental health, taking advantage of a mental health day is vital to every student as one’s overall well being is on an ideological equilibrium and one should aim to find balance. As part of your day, you can turn on a soft gentle light and listen to peaceful sounds such as rain via youtube and practice breathing exercises. Herbal teas such as chamomile and dandelion are known for their calming effects and can contribute to bringing one a sense of tranquility and peace. Apps such as headspace are also an excellent resource for gaining a peace of mind. 2) Have a Movie Day With the spring semester at hand, it is easy to find oneself missing out on moments to bond with friends as you and your cohort may be fairly busy. A solution to this dilemma can be a relaxing movie day where you and your friends can socialize and unwind. If you’re aware of an impending snow storm, it is savvy to get your assignments done early so that you are free of the looming stress of unfinished assignments. Netflix is amazing in the department of snow days and with the help of warm blankets, hot cocoa, snacks, and good friends, you can make a snow day one of the most enjoyable days you’ve had in a while. 3) Binge, Binge, Binge Yes, you did hear that correctly, during your snow day, binge on the things you enjoy the most. During the semester it is gravely important that you excell and try your best in all of your academic endeavors. Likewise, it is also important to unwind when you can to avoid “burning out” academically. For this reason, I challenge you to take advantage of your snow days and engage in what you enjoy. 4) Go the Extra Mile With a snow day, one has the option of completing freshly assigned assignments as well as getting assignments done early. In fact, it is clear that when you complete an assignment early you have an advantage as well as more time to focus on what you enjoy as well as extracurricular activities. It can also be said that accomplishing tasks early is the key to enjoying your college experience. If you work and study hard today, you’ll have more than enough time to do what you love tomorrow. @wilkesbeacon savannah.pinnock@wilkes.edu Have an opinion you’d like to share? Email us! Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram! Facebook: The Beacon Twitter: @wilkesbeacon Instagram: @wilkesbeacon 16 �The Beacon - January 30, 2018 Opinion 17 Meet the Majors This week’s major: Political Science Interviews and photos by Abigail Tarway Staff Writer Every week, The Beacon will offer a chance for majors to be placed in the spotlight. Each student that gets chosen will have a few words to express why they chose the major and how they feel it will benefit them in the future. Corrine Bonnerwith Junior Joshua Bradley Sophomore “I specialized in this field because I am passionate about domestic and international issues that affect everyone, every single day. I hope to one day make an impact on those issues myself. My degree in this field is essential to the career I wish to pursue in the Federal Government; by studying these topics now, I will be well-versed in the issues when I have to step-up in a future position.” “I want to use political science/ international studies to make a change in communities across the United States as well as in other countries. I have an avid interest in learning about other cultures and a respect for communities outside my own.” The Beacon/ Abigail Tarway Neishmy Rodriguez Junior “My major has helped me so much get a background in international relations and ways that international organizations deal with specific areas. Here at Wilkes I gained a relationship with my professors and I think they have guided me into what I want to do which is become a government diplomat or work with the United Nations.” Carlie Coolbaugh Junior “I decided to specialize in these fields because of my large interest in politics. I find it very important as a United States citizen to be actively informed and involved in American politics. I believe this mix of areas of study will be beneficial to me at a great level in the future because of the relevance of politics in our society.” �The Beacon - January 30, 2018 Opinion 18 Winter break is not really a break for student-athletes By Andre Spruell Opinion Editor Coming back to school after a long winter break is something students often do not look forward to. For student-athletes that participate in sports, the narrative is not the same. For many college students, there is almost no better feeling than finishing that last final and hopping in a car packed with your belongings to head back home for a month without having to stress about any school assignments. For student-athletes that participate in winter sports, a month-long break is more of a one-week break, if that. For many Division I student-athletes that participate in winter sports like basketball, many do not even have the chance to go home, meaning they may even spend Christmas with their teammates as opposed to with their families. Being a member of the Wilkes men’s basketball team, a division III school, our winter break only lasted five days. Although break was shorter for us compared to our fellow peers, it is not as bad as non-studentathletes would think. Even though campus is pretty much dead since everyone else is back at home, our only responsibility was basketball. Being back at school during break gives collegiate athletes a small taste of what it is like to be a professional athlete. Like professional athletes, going to practice and games is what our quote on quote job was, which leaves a ton of free time. No matter whether you are a studentathlete or a regular college student, we are so accustomed to constantly having something to do, that we generally do not know what to do with so much free time. While you are home on a month long winter break, a student can occupy that free time by doing things like hang out with friends and family, play video games, read books, and many other activities. For student-athletes that are on campus during break, it can be even harder to decide what to do with that free time. Whenever we did not have a practice, game, or a team activity, it was hard to decide what to do with so much free time because the cafeteria is closed, and are often alone unless the student-athlete has a roommate that is also on the team. To combat the issue, the school loaded each player with money on their flex dollars, which is a form of money on a student ID accepted at particular restaurants and establishments, and would periodically be given cash that we could use outside of those establishments that do not accept flex dollars. Also, we were given meals before and after games and even practice sometimes. Personally, being at campus instead at home on break is something that is relaxing and gives a sense of independence as you are forced to do most things on your own. roster. That is 1,696 men across the entire NFL platform and the ‘all-star’ game is going to host well above 7 percent of it to represent the best? That number is 5 percent for the NBA and 6 percent for the NHL. The point is that more and more players are being let into a game meant to be exclusive. How are the players chosen? The vote is a third fan based and two-thirds player/coach based. There is an extremely important catch and it is that fans are allowed to vote unlimitedly. Why should that matter? It has disturbing significance because it put the worst punter in the league, Ryan Plackemeier of the 49’s, into the number one spot solely based on a flashy campaign by their own organization. If money is going to buy this showing then it is no better than a political campaign and that is disturbing. Another important piece to this complex puzzle is the date of the Pro Bowl. It is scheduled a week before the Super Bowl. Who in their right mind would risk hurting themselves a week before the greatest moment of their life for this superficial fan fair? It has gotten to the point that an unwritten rule has arose of not going for injury causing or excessive tackles. Obviously, players are not trying to hurt each other to the point of injury either way, but there are extra precautions when they are playing on ice in fear of losing a Super Bowl appearance. Sean Taylor may be the one exception to this rule and if that reference is foreign then I insist you do some form of research into the name. The worst part of the situation is what the Pro Bowl could be. Instead it has become something for the fans which is nice in its own right because that is why football is worth anything, right? For true fans that would love to see acts of sickening athleticism, this game a week before the Super Bowl has become nothing more than a statistic to throw into arguments of who the better players are. Pro Bowl appearances are becoming synonymous with that stack of medals from little league or those soccer tournaments you played in as a little kid. Yeah, they look really cool hanging up and, wow, there are a lot which means you must be good right? Did every other kid who played show you his though? Quality over quantity. Next time you are at home for during winter break catching up on Netflix and have a friend that has to stay on campus for a sport, do not be afraid to reach out to them because like you, there is a good chance they also do not know what to do with all their free time. @wilkesbeacon andre.spruell@wilkes.edu Do you have opinions? Do you wish you had a platform to share them? Contact Andre Spruell to write about them and get them off your chest. andre.spruell@wilkes.edu Is the NFL Pro Bowl even worth watching at all? By Brandon Belfonti Staff Writer Pro bowl or Fan bowl? The NFL Pro Bowl is the most irrelevant event across the entire sports landscape. Plain and simple. For anyone who is unaware, this an allstar game between the two conferences of the National Football League. The National Football Conference (NFC) and the American Football Conference (AFC). Every professional sport has its own allstar game where the most talented at their positions meet to compete at the highest level possible. In its simplest form the concept really is amazing. The fastest, strongest, most cognitively aware humans on the earth meeting head to head for a showdown of true physical ability. If only this could be the case. This ‘prestigious’ honor has become the internal laughing stock for the league. That is for those in it long enough to realize what this all, but stars game is. To dilute the situation even more the rules have changed to allow 125 players into the game this year instead of the regular 88. There are 32 teams each allowed a 53-man @wilkesbeacon brandon.belfonti@wilkes.edu Pro Bowl Facts In 1971, the National Football Conference (NFC) beat the American Football Conference (AFC) in the first Pro Bowl. In 1984, 1989 and 1994, the AFC scored only three points during each game, the fewest points of any Pro Bowl games. In 2013, the NFC team scored the most points of any Pro Bowl game with 62. Larry Fitzgerald (Arizona Cardinals) holds the record for most touchdowns with eight. Source: CNN �Sports The Beacon - January 30, 2018 Sports Want your sport covered? Deserve to be Athlete of the Week? Contact the sports editor: Luke.Modrovsky@wilkes.edu MBB: Colonels top Cougars in OT thriller for pivotal road win though, the Cougars were able to erase the eleven point deficit and keep the game going Asst. Sports Editor back and forth. With nine lead changes in the final minutes, it was fitting that this game DALLAS, Pa. — The Wilkes University was settled by overtime. Colonels continued their winning ways The Colonels came out in the overtime Wednesday night with a huge session and took overtime win on the road at control, capitalizing Misericordia. The win was on the Cougars the Colonels’ seventh in eight missed free-throws games and they now have a 6-1 in overtime. conference record, which puts Combining with them in sole possession of first the Cougars missed place in MAC Freedom. free-throws and the “It’s great right now that Colonels capitalizing we’re in first place,” said Wilkes on their mistakes, Head Coach Izzi Metz. “But we the Colonels cruised have another seven games to through overtime to go.” win 87-82. The Cougars came into this The Colonels sit in game trying to bounce back first place following from their first conference this win but their loss of the season, falling lead is a slim one 90-83 to DeSales. With the game. With seven loss Wednesday night, the The Beacon/Kirsten Peters more games to go, Misericordia Cougars have the Colonels must now lost two in a row. The Mark Mullins (#12) tries to finish a continue to play skid has cost the Cougars their shot during the first half. hungry and finish perfect conference record and the second half they now sit in a of conference play strong to three way tie for continue their goal of striving second with a 5-2 towards a conference title. record. The game Wilkes 87, Misericordia 82 started out very Wilkes (87) -- Mark Mullins well for the 9 3-5 21, Rob Pecorelli 5 2-6 Colonels as they 14, Connor Evans 3 6-8 13, jumped out to Zach Brunner 4 5-5 13, Marcus an early lead in Robinson 2 5-8 10, Tommy the first. It did Bowen 4 2-2 10, Landon Henry not take long for 1 0-0 3, Mason Gross 0 3-4 3, the Cougars to John Goffredo 0 0-0 0, Jack Bova wake up though 0 0-0 0. Totals 28 26-38 87. as they quickly Misericordia (82) -- Jason surged back to Kenny 8 4-7 23, Tre’ Fields 5 eventually take 3-5 14, Tony Harding 5 1-4 the lead. 12, Tyerell Mann 2 0-0 4, Alec The Cougars 0 0-2 0, Stone McCreary The Beacon/Kirsten Peters 9Rodway leading scorer, 1-4 21, Bryce Mondorff 1 0-0 Jason Kenny, 3, Brendan Leonard 1 0-0 3, was a non-factor Tommy Bowen (#4) guards a Patrick Douthit 1 0-0 2. Totals in the first half, Misercordia defender. 32 9-22 82. which forced the Cougars supporting cast to make plays. The Wilkes --`37`36`14--`87 Cougars held the lead for most of the half Misericordia --`29`44`9--`82 once they took the lead, but a late surge in Three-point goals -- WIL (Pecorelli 2, the final minutes of the half saw the Colonels Evans, Robinson, Henry); MIS (Kenny jump out to a 37-29 point halftime lead. 3, Fields, Harding, McCreary, Mondorff, The Colonels came out in the second half with a big three-point shot made by Connor Leonard). Evans (13 points) and followed it up with a Mark Mullins (21 points) steal and dunk, @wilkesbeacon which forced Misericordia to take a time Benjamin.Mandell@wilkes.edu out early in the half. Following the timeout By Ben Mandell 19 MBB: Colonels escape trap game with 58-57 win over Delaware Valley up at 42-42. The Colonels went on to take the lead and did not trail after that. Asst. Sports Editor The sputtering Aggies were able to keep WILKES-BARRE — The Wilkes University the wheels from falling off and continue fight, Colonels won the slimmest way possible tying the game up at 51 with time winding Saturday afternoon, beating the Delaware down in the later stages of the second half Valley University Aggies 58-57. The Colonels thanks to an Alex Matsinye (17 points) three picked up their fourth win in a row and pointer. The win keeps the Colonels in first place hold on to sole possession of first place in the Middle Atlantic Conference Freedom in the MAC Freedom conference and also helps create some separation in the standings Division. The Aggies came into this game flying high following DeSales handing Eastern their first following their huge upset win over Eastern loss. The Colonels, now 7-1 have a one game on Wednesday night and looked to keep lead on DeSales (6-2) and Misericordia (6-2) hopes of a birth in the conference tournament and a two game lead on Eastern (5-3). These four teams currently hold the spots for a alive with a win over the Colonels. The Colonels started the game off strong, birth in the MAC Freedom tournament. The King’s College Monarchs jumping out to a quick sit in fifth place one game lead and controlled the behind Eastern in the first half until the Aggies standings. surged in the final two “We know that we minutes. The Aggies used need to keep playing well great play from Lybryant and we look to use the Robinson, who had a game momentum from this high of 19 points, to hang four game winning streak around in the first half. for the next game,” Metz The Colonels went into said. “You can ask all halftime trailing 28-24. of our players, our next The second half started task is a big home against the same way the first Fairleigh Dickinson.” ended with the Colonels The Colonels will be slumping. The Aggies back in action at home jumped out to an eleven The Beacon/Nicole Gaetani Wednesday at 8:00 point lead with about p.m. when they take on eleven minutes to go Tommy Bowen (#4) holds his Fairleigh Dickinsonin the game. Colonels’ Head Coach Izzi Metz follow-through during Saturday’s Florham Devils in the Marts center. The Devils called a timeout and the game. picked up their first momentum in the game conference win Wednesday, but lost once shifted. “I thought our defense played really well again Saturday to fall to 1-7 in the conference. Wilkes 58, Delaware Valley 57 throughout the game,” Metz said. “But (the Delaware Valley (57) -- Alex Matsinye 5 defense) got us some points and that gave us 6-7 17, Damian Washington 4 0-0 8, Andre some energy.” The Colonels stormed back behind great Butler 2 1-1 6, Austin Chabot 2 0-0 4, Austin play from Tommy Bowen (14 points) and Stoeckel 0 0-0 0, Lybrant Robinson 7 3-3 19, the big man Mason Gross (11 points). Joe Russell 1 1-3 3, Ryan Naccarato 0 0-0 0. Bowen and Gross helped the Colonels with Totals 21 11-14 57. Wilkes (58) -- Rob Pecorelli 5 0-0 11, multiple and-one layups that got the crowd into the game. While the Colonels clawed Marcus Robinson 4 0-0 9, Zach Brunner 3 their way back, the Aggies, who carried a 1-1 7, Connor Evans 1 0-1 3, Mark Mullins 0 2-5 conference record and just four wins on 0-0 0, Tommy Bowen 4 6-7 14, Mason Gross the season into this game, started to sputter. 5 1-2 11, Landon Henry 1 0-0 3, Jack Bova 0 The Aggies turned the ball over and leading 0-0 0, John Goffredo 0 0-0 0. Totals 23 8-11 58. Delaware Valley`28`29--`57 scorer Robinson was held off the board Wilkes`24`34--`58 following the Colonels comeback. Three-point goals -- DV 4 (Matsinye, “We really came out slow, and really lacked energy,” senior Gross explained. “Honestly Butler, Robinson 2); WIL 4 (Pecorelli, Tommy Bowen really set a tone for us coming Robinson, Evans, Henry). off the bench.” Gross also brought some energy to the @wilkesbeacon Colonels bench and crowd with two big andBenjamin.Mandell@wilkes.edu one layups, including one that tied the game By Ben Mandell �Sports The Beacon - January 30, 2018 20 Third-year Robinson becomes 32nd Colonel to reach 1,000 points By Alex Kielar Asst. Sports Editor In a come-from-behind victory over crosstown rival King’s on Jan. 20, junior Marcus Robinson reached the impressive 1,000 point plateau on a free-throw at the 6:46 mark of the first half. He becomes the 32nd Colonel in program history to reach this mark in his career. Robinson, measuring six feet, one inch, out of Swedesboro, N.J., finished the game with 14 points and is averaging 14.8 points per game on the season. Being only a junior and reaching 1,000 points for his college career is a very impressive feat to accomplish. “It felt really good, my teammates were really pushing for me to get it,” Robinson said. “It was one of the accomplishments that I was looking to get in high school that I just never got, so I’m just glad I got it on the next level.” For Robinson to reach 1,000 points at the collegiate level is a very impressive feat, especially since he did not do it in high school and he has already accomplished it as a junior. For Robinson to reach this in college, but not high school, shows how much his game has improved since his years spent in high school. “Practice is really the thing that put me ahead,” Robinson said. “I’ve worked on my jumper, attacking the rim, and ball handling to advance my game to the next level.” Robinson has also benefited from talented players around him that have helped him Freedom Conference after their win over reach this milestone. “My teammates are a huge part of my rival King’s. The Colonels’ Head Coach Izzi Metz has success,” Robinson said. “They’re the ones also had a positive impact that find me open shots. on the career of Robinson They also have helped with by trusting him to play, and my mental game. They help helping him by putting him me get over it if I miss a shot in positions to succeed. so they’re big in my career.” “Coach Metz is probably Robinson’s teammates one of the largest individuals were very supportive of him that helped me throughout reaching this milestone and my career,” Robinson said. he couldn’t ask for better “He’s helped me grow as a teammates. The Colonels player both physically and are a tight-knit group that mentally.” only wants to see everyone Good coaches find ways to succeed, especially when bring great things out of good one of them accomplishes players and Metz has been something as big as a very good for the Colonels reaching 1,000 points for and Robinson. Robinson their career. has put in the work to better “They really just himself as a player, but Metz congratulated me and deserves some recognition told me how big of an for how his work with accomplishment it is,” Robinson has paid off. Robinson said. “They were Metz started coaching at really supportive, so I Wilkes University in 2014, appreciate them a lot.” and he recruited Robinson Having teammates that push him and always The Beacon/Kirsten Peters to come play for him in 2015. He knew when he have his back really helped him to get to this Junior Marcus Robinson lines up for recruited him, he could be a very special player milestone. Teams that a foul shot during a game against for the Colonels. are behind each other Misericordia on Jan. 24. “The first time I saw like the Colonels back Marcus tend to succeed. The Colonels found him, I was just really impressed how well he themselves in a tie for first place in the MAC competed on both ends of the floor,” Metz said. “The first time I talked to him, he said he takes pride in his defense, he sees himself as a really good defensive player. That excited me because a lot of guys don’t say that. Just how hard he played and how competitive he is.” There isn’t one day of practice that Metz doesn’t push his players. Day in and day out, he only wants to see them improve and better their game. Robinson works very hard everyday, that Metz doesn’t always have to push him, he usually is able to push himself to get better. “Marcus never really has a bad practice at Wilkes, you can’t say that about a lot of players, not just here but anywhere. Marcus is one of those guys who’s gonna give his best effort everyday, whether he’s injured, sick. His energy level may at times be a little low cause it’s a long season, but he brings it and leads by example.” “It felt really good to be in front of the home crowd, especially with that crowd against King’s,” Robinson said. “It was a huge crowd and they really had it rockin’ in the place.” The Colonels were able to win the game against King’s, so that was also a plus for Robinson to be able to accomplish this feat in a big conference victory. Robinson will continue to improve his game everyday the rest of this season and help the Colonels try for a MAC Freedom conference championship. This is an accomplishment that everyone on the team is looking to achieve. Wilkes Men’s Winter Sports Schedules Women’s Swimming Swimming Men’s Volleyball Wrestling 11/3 vs. Millersville L 24-25 11/4 @ King’s, 10th place 11/11 vs. Suny Cortland, L 20-23 vs. NYU, L 6-34 vs. Hunter College, W 38-6 11/18 vs. Heidelberg, L, 23-28 @ Mount Union, L, 9-33 vs. Alma, W, 34-8 vs. Baldwin Wallace, L, 3-43 vs. Greensboro, W, 31-13 12/2 vs. Southern Virginia ,W, 35-9 vs. McDaniel College, W 25-12 12/8 vs. Elizabethtown, W, 24-19 12/10 @ Stevens Institute, L, 16-29 vs. LIU Post, L, 3-38 12/22 Wilkes Open 1/4 vs. North Central, L, 6-32 vs. Chicago, L, 17-24 vs, Ohio Northern, L, 18-24 1/11 vs. Penn Tech, W, 43-9 vs. Lackawanna College, W, 41-10 1/20 MAC Champ. @ King’s, 3rd Place 1/28 John Reese Duals, 11:00 a.m. 2/2 @ College of NJ, 7:30 p.m. 2/3 Messiah Open, 10:00 a.m. 2/9 vs. Ithaca, 7:00 p.m. 2/11 vs. King’s, 12:00 p.m. 2/16 vs. Scranton @ King’s, 7:00 p.m. 2/17 vs. Keystone @ Scranton, 12:00 p.m. 10/7 vs.William Paterson, L 98-108 10/14 Colonel Sprint Invite, 1st place *10/20 @ Arcadia, L, 44-142 10/21 vs. Mount Saint Mary, W, 152-97 *10/28 vs. Stevenson, W, 117-20 *11/5 @ Lebanon Valley, W, 128-61 vs. Dickinson, L, 88-106 *11/11 vs. FDU-Florham, W, 126-72 11/18, 11/19 Diamond Invite, 5th place *12/3 @ Lycoming, L, 84-173 12/8 vs. PSU-Altoona, W, 110-70 *1/13 @ Misericordia, L, 108-139 *1/20 @ Messiah, L, 65-125 1/27 vs. SUNY-Cobleskill, W 135-86 vs. SUNY-Delhi, W, 155-37 2/3 vs. King’s, 1:00 p.m. 2/15-2/18 MAC Championships *-MAC Home meets @ Wilkes-Barre CYC Record: 7-6 (MAC: 3-4) WREST (Continued): Home matches @ Marts Center Record: 10-11 Results through 1/27 10/14 Colonel Sprint Invite, 3rd place *10/20 @ Arcadia, L, 42-136 10/21 vs. Mount Saint Mary’s, L, 79-151 *10/28 vs. Stevenson, L, 61-104 *11/5 @ Lebanon Valley, L, 57-136 vs. Dickinson, 57-111 *11/11 vs. FDU-Florham, L, 77-90 11/18-11/19 Diamond Invitational, 9th *12/3 @ Lycoming, L, 74-164 12/8 vs. PSU-Altoona, L, 85-88 *1/13 @ Misericordia, L, 48-199 *1/20 @ Messiah , L, 46-114 1/27 vs. SUNY Cobleskill, W, 103-85 vs. SUNY-Delhi, W, 102-36 *2/3 vs. King’s 1:00 p.m. 2/15-2/18 MAC Championships *-MAC Home meets @ Wilkes-Barre CYC Record: 2-10 (MAC: 0-7) MVB (Continued): *-MAC Home games @ Marts Center Record: 2-5 (MAC: 0-0) 1/17 @ Lancaster Bible, L, 1-3 1/19 @ St. John Fisher, L, 0-3 1/20 @ Endicott College, L, 0-3 @ Bard College, W, 3-1 1/24 vs. Loras College, L, 0-3 1/27 vs. Wilson College, L, 0-3 vs. Bard College, W, 3-1 *2/3 @ Stevenson, 2:00 p.m. *2/7 vs. Messiah, 7:00 p.m. *2/10 @ Arcadia, 1:00 p.m. vs. Kean 3:00 p.m. 2/11 vs. Hunter College, 1:00 p.m. vs. Mount Saint Vincent, 1:00 p.m *2/14 vs. Misericordia, 4:00 p.m. vs. York College, 8:00 p.m. *2/21 vs. Alvernia, 7:00 p.m 2/23 @ York College, 8:00 p.m. 2/25 vs. New Jersey City, 11:00 a.m. vs. Keuka College, 3:00 p.m. *2/28 @ Widener, 7:00 p.m. 3/15 @ Lehman College, 7:00 p.m. *3/17 @ Alvernia, 12:00 p.m. *3/21 vs. Widener, 7:00 p.m. *3/24 vs. Stevenson, 2:00 p.m. *3/27 @ Misericordia, 7:00 p.m. *3/29 vs. Arcadia, 7:00 p.m. *4/4 @ Messiah, 7:00 p.m. 4/7 vs. City College of New York �The Beacon - January 30, 2018 Colonel Athletics in Brief By Luke Modrovsky and Ben Mandell Sports Editor / Asst. Sports Editor 1/20 WREST: Senior Jake Dimarsico claimed a Middle Atlantic Conference Wrestling Championship at the Conference tournament hosted by King’s College. Freshman Kyle Trout, senior Matt Grossmann, junior Josh Evans and junior Ashton Gyenizs all claimed second place honors, Freshman Dylan O’Connor also secured third place while the team placed third overall. WSWIM: The Lady Colonels fell in a MAC meet with Messiah College 114-46. Freshman Abby Keating placed second in two events and junior Morgan Williams was a runner-up in one of her races. MSWIM: The Colonels dropped their meet with Messiah College on the road 12565. The relay team consisting of freshman Nick Martino, sophomore Tyler Weatherby, freshman Justin Burda and freshman Jared Bryne took first place. MVB: The Colonels split their matches winning 3-1 over Bard College after falling 3-0 Endicott College. Senior Brian Schumacher had a career-high seven kills and three blocks in the loss to Endicott. Senior Danny Sales tallied a career-best 19 kills in the victory over Bard. MBB: Wilkes defeated cross-town rival King’s College 76-64. Senior Zach Brunner (17 points, 11 rebounds), junior Marcus Robinson (14 points, 10 rebounds) and sophomore Mark Mullins (14 points, 10 rebounds) all had double-doubles in the victory. WBB: Maddie Kelley notched her first career double-double in a 75-59 loss to crosstown rival King’s College. Sports 1/22 WBB: Sophomore Chelsea Erkes notched a career-high 12 points in a 65-60 nonconference loss to host Alvernia. 1/24 WBB: Maddie Kelle paced the Lady Colonels with eight points and five rebounds in an 89-33 final against Misericordia. MBB: See page 19. MVB: The Colonels battled hard in a straight-set loss (19-25, 15-25, 18-25) to Loras College, but could not get over the hump. Junior Kyle Price led the defense with eight digs. 1/27 MVB: The Colonels split against Wilson College and Bard College. In the team’s second victory of the year against Bard (25-12, 2426, 25-20, 25-21), senior Danny Sales landed his second triple-double of his career with 16 kills, 13 assists and 10 digs. Senior Brian Schumacher had a career-high nine kills in the loss against Wilson. MSWIM: The Colonels won eight events in two victories against SUNY Delhi (15537) and SUNY Cobleskill (135-86) on senior day. Four freshman, Daniel Mack, Tyler Weatherby, Cameron Aspey and Jared Bryne teamed up to take first in the 200 medley relay in 1:50.15. WSWIM: The Lady Colonels made a splash against SUNY Delhi (102-36) and SUNY Cobleskill (103-85) for their first two victories of the season. Junior Morgan Williams placed first in both the 1000 freestyle (11:50.91) and 500 freestyle (5:51.13). WBB: Gianna Roberts landed a doubledouble (17 points and career-high 16 rebounds), but it would not be enough to lift the Lady Colonels to a victory over visiting Delaware Valley. MBB: See page 19. 21 2017-18 Conference Standings Men’s Basketball: MAC Freedom Conf. Overall Wilkes 7-1 14-5 DeSales 6-2 15-4 Misericordia 6-2 11-8 Eastern 5-3 10-9 King’s 4-4 8-11 Delaware Valley 2-6 4-15 Manhattanville 1-7 7-12 FDU - Florham 1-7 1-18 Women’s Basketball MAC Freedom Conf. Overall FDU - Florham 6-2 13-6 King’s 6-2 11-8 Manhattanville 5-2 14-3 DeSales 5-3 10-9 Misericordia 4-3 11-7 Delaware Valley 4-4 7-12 Eastern 1-7 4-15 Wilkes 0-8 4-15 If the playoffs started today... Semi-final: Eastern @ Wilkes Semi-final: Misericordia @ Desales If the playoffs started today... Semi-final: Desales @ FDU-Florham Semi-final: Manhattanville @ King’s Football coach search ongoing The search is well underway for the replacement of former head football coach Trey Brown. Sources tell The Beacon that a replacement will be named within two weeks. The new hire will be responsible for the direction of the football program, beginning with spring preparations for the 2018 season. Numerous candidates were on campus during the past week to discuss a potential position with Wilkes. Recruit visits are still occuring under the direction of acting head coach David Biever. Biever managed the offensive line under Brown. Numerous recruits were on campus for this past weekend’s open house taking a look at what Wilkes has to offer. It is still unclear if Biever will continue in a role at Wilkes, but most likely depends on the new hire, sources said. Wilkes Football is looking to rebound after a miserable 2017 campaign that left the team winless (0-10). -Staff report Wilkes Winter Sports Schedules Women’s Basketball 1/22 @Alvernia, L, 60-65 11/15 @ Rutgers-Camden, L, 54-83 *1/24 @ Misericordia, L, 33-89 *1/27 vs. Delaware Valley, L, 61-67 11/17 vs. Marywood, W, 70-59 11/18 vs. U. of Scranton, L, 43-78 *1/31 vs. FDU-Florham, 6:00 p.m. 11/21 vs. PSU Wilkes-Barre, W, 72-51 *2/3 @Manhattanville, 1:00 p.m. *2/7 @ DeSales, 6:00 p.m. 11/30 @ Moravian, L, 57-80 12/4 @ Rutgers-Newark, L, 43-59 *2/10 vs. Misericordia, 1:00 p.m. *2/13 @ King’s, 6:00 p.m. 12/5 vs. Valley Forge, W, 89-76 12/7 vs. PSU-Schuylkill, L, 56-61 *2/17 vs. Eastern, 1:00 p.m. 12/9 vs. Juniata, L, 44-77 *-MAC Freedom *1/3 @ FDU-Florham, L, 59-90 *1/6 vs. Manhattanville, L, 38-93 Home games @ Marts Center Record: 4-15 1/8 @ PSU-Hazleton, W, 93-79 *1/10 @ Delaware Valley, L, 71-83 (MAC-Freedom: 0-8) *1/13 @ Eastern, L, 79-93 Results through 1/27 *1/17 vs. DeSales, L. 36-101 *1/20 vs. King’s, L, 59-75 Men’s Basketball 11/15 vs. PSU-Hazleton, W, 83-58 11/18 @ Elizabethtown, W, 86-75 11/21 vs. PSU-WB, W, 74-65 11/25 @ Marywood, L, 64-74 11/26 @ U. of Scranton, W-52-45 11/29 @ Drew, W, 87-80 12/2 vs. Messiah, L, 64-67 12/5 vs. Clarks Summit, W, 86-64 12/19 @ Albright, L, 65-72 12/28 @ Hiram, L, 85-94 12/29 @ Norwich, W, 97-74 *1/3 @ FDU-Florham, W, 75-52 *1/6 vs. Mahattanville, W, 73-68 *1/10 @ Delaware Valley, W 78-69 *1/13 @ Eastern, L, 76-91 *1/17 vs. Desales, W, 72-66 *1/20 vs. King’s, W, 76-64 *1/24 @ Misericordia, W, 87-82 *1/27 vs. Delware Valley, W, 58-57 *1/31 vs. FDU-Florham, 8:00 p.m. *2/3 @ Manhattanville, 3:00 p.m. *2/7 @ Desales, 8:00 p.m. *2/10 vs. Misericordia, 3:00 p.m. *2/13 @ King’s, 8:00 p.m. *2/17 @ Eastern, 3:00 p.m. *-MAC Freedom Home games @ Marts Center Record: 14-5 (MAC-Freedom: 7-1) Results through 1/27 �The Beacon - January 30, 2018 Sports 22 Getting to know... Jake DiMarsico Super Senior Wrestler The Beacon: Male Athlete of the Week 1/14-1/22 Why Jake DiMarsico was selected: Jake DiMarsico was selected because he captured the 2018 Middle Atlantic Conference Championship at 133 pounds on Jan. 20. DiMarsico won three matches on the day, including a 10-8 decision, an 11-3 major decision and a 4-3 decision in the championship bout. Congratulations, Jake! What head coach Jonathan Laudenslager said: “Jake has done an excellent job this season on putting himself in position for the team, but more importantly putting himself in a position for the opportunity to qualify for the NCAA tournament in March. If Jake takes every opportunity from each day forward to commit to his goal, I see no reason he can’t be wrestling in Cleveland with the right to represent Wilkes on a national level.” Name: Jake DiMarsico Year: Super Senior Major: Accounting Minor: Marketing Hometown: Thiells, Ny. High School: North Rockland HS Position: 133lbs Driving force for your decision to come to Wilkes? My mind was set on wrestling in college and I spoke to a few different coaches. Then one day Slager gave me a call and he got me to come take a visit, I got to see how great of a tradition the wrestling program had for the university and I wanted to be apart of it. Post graduation plans in terms of a career? Work in Manhattan in Finance, accounting or stock broking for a few years, then eventually move out west most likely to California so I can snow board or hit the beach whenever I want. Favorite building on campus? Marts Center, where all the hard work takes place! Hopes for this season as a Colonel? All-American. Editor’s hi s year's year’s Athlete it -bas ed. D on’t ag ree Editor's note note:: T This Athlete of of the the Week Week iiss mer merit-based. Don't agree w ith our elec tion? LLet et uuss know it te r : @ WilkesB eacon with our sselection? know on on Tw Twitter: @WilkesBeacon Additionally, nd of mic year, year, we ill post post aa reader poll Additionally, at at the the eend of the the acade academic we w will reader poll to row n an to ccrown an “Athlete "Athlete of of the the Year” Year" .. Full ication ccritera r ite ra and mation can found on Full qualif qualification and more more infor information can be be found on our our website w w. the w ilkes beacon.com website:: w www. thewilkesbeacon.com The Beacon/Luke Modrovsky When/Why did you first begin playing? My career began playing baseball and soccer as a young kid. My two good friends were wrestlers and I had never even seen a match before. One day in 6th grade I went to a high school dual and wanted to try it, so I took off my cleats and strapped on some wrestling shoes and began to write my story. Favorite thing to do during practice? Live wrestling, time just flies when your scrapping. If you had to choose one thing about your program that you could improve, what would it be? How much my coaches hate the music I bump during practice…. Other interests or hobbies off of the field? Snowboarding, Gaming (PUBG and Rocket League), Music, getting after it, and buying SUPREME. Most influential person in your life? My cousin Anthony DiMarsico and my performance coach from back home John Hoke. These men taught me from a little kid what it as like to want to become a champion. A quote you live your life by? “Saddest thing in life is wasted talent” – A Bronx Tale If you could have dinner with a famous person from the past, who would it be? Pablo Escobar Favorite meal to eat on campus? As rarely as I wake up for them but the egg sandwich from Grill Works. Favorite professor? Dr. Seeley. Anyone to give a shout-out to? S/O 363, 365, 367 S. River, my Cuzznt Leech, and my Family OTF. -Complied by Luke Modrovsky, Sports Editor �Sports The Beacon - January 30, 2018 Getting to know... 23 Chelsea Erkes Sophomore Basketball Player The Beacon: Female Athlete of the Week-1/14-1/22 Why Chelsea Erkes was selected: Chelsea Erkes came off the bench to score a career-high of 12 points in a Jan. 22 matchup against Alvernia. Erkes had a significant contribution in a matchup where the Lady Colonels came up just short. What head coach Chris Heery said: “Chelsea Erkes has been shooting the ball well in the last few games. She has helped the team by hitting some deep three pointers which helps stretch the defense. She continues to be a great team player.” Name: Chelsea Erkes Year: Sophomore Major: Psychology Minor: Sports Management Hometown: Wernersville, Pa. High School: Conrad Weiser HS Position: Shooting Guard Driving force for your decision to come to Wilkes? The small campus, relationship with teachers, playing basketball. Post graduation plans in terms of a career? I plan to do something in psychology, and possibly sports. Hopes for this season as a Colonel? I hope that we improve from last years season, and grow closer as a team. Most influential person in your life? My mom, because she has always been there for me, and supports me in everything I do. A quote you live your life by? “With struggle comes strength.” When/Why did you first begin playing? Began playing in second grade, my dad, uncle, cousin, and grandfather all played, just ran in the family. Favorite thing to do during practice? My favorite thing to do during practice is scrimmaging, because it allows us to play as a team and get better as a team, but also as individuals. Coke or Pepsi? Pepsi. Anyone to give a shout-out to? Alyssa Alfano, I see you. -Complied by Luke Modrovsky, Sports Editor E ditor’s note hi s year's year’s Athlete it -bas ed. D on’t ag ree Editor's note:: T This Athlete of of the the Week Week iiss mer merit-based. Don't agree w ith our s elec tion ? L et uuss know it te r :: @ WilkesB eacon with our selection? Let know on on Tw Twitter @WilkesBeacon Additionally, nd of mic year, year, we ill post post aa reader poll Additionally, at at the the eend of the the acade academic we w will reader poll to n an to crow crown an “Athlete "Athlete of of the the Year” Year".. Full ication ccritera r ite ra and mation can found on Full qualif qualification and more more infor information can be be found on our our webwebsite: w w w. the w ilkes beacon.com ~ite: www. thewilkesbeacon . com The Beacon/Luke Modrovsky �The Beacon - January 30, 2018 24 THE BEACON The news of today reported by the journalists of tomorrow. BEACON HIRES: ~ ~RS, PHOTOGRAPHERS, EDITORS This could be you! If you have a passion for writing, design, or photography,join us! Contact: Editor-in-Chief Toni Pennello toniann.pennello@wilkes.edu Freshmen and all majors welcome! � 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 2018 February 6th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2018 February 6 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/aab1fd8e2e2f176dc476e8730d4885d8.pdf ca6b8e54a0757b506fababcadc0fba9a PDF Text Text THE BEACON The Beacon - February 27, 2018 Est. 1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member Volume 71, Issue 15 The news of today reported by the journalists of tomorrow. MBB: Colonels fall in MAC Freedom playoffs Norman By Ben Mandell Asst. Sports Editor WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — The Wilkes University Colonels played the Misericordia University Cougars on Feb. 21, where they fell, 72-58. The game was the Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) Freedom semifinal where the Colonels came in as the tournaments top seed. The Colonels were able to earn the top seed in the MAC Freedom by going 11-3 play and 6-1 at home throughout conference play. Wilkes came in also beating their opponent Misericordia in both of their meetings. The first time these two teams clashed was in January. On the Feb. 24, the Colonels came into the Anderson SportsHealth Center in Dallas looking to jump the Cougars in the standings. Both teams The Beacon/Nicole Gaetani entered the game with 5-1 records and in a tie for first place in the conference. Wilkes students distract Misericordia’s team at the foul line during Wednesday night’s The game was tight the entire time, and MAC Freedom semi-final. Misericordia won the game 86-72. they eventually would need extra time to create seperation on the scoreboard. The cushion thanks to a three-point buzzer also came into the game knowing they game ended with the Colonels edging the beater from Connor Evans. Wilkes took would have to play their second straight control in the second half and cruised to game without their starting point guard Cougars 87-82. Connor Evans, who injured his knee last The second meeting was not much an 86-72 win. The Colonels came into the game losing different then the first meeting as the two teams battled it out in the Marts Center. a nail-biter on senior day at the Marts SEE COLONELS, The first half was close, but the Colonels Center to Eastern, 69-66, following an were able to take the lead and get some Antonio Chapman buzzer beater. Wilkes Nursing students help fallen student, page 5 Artist Spotlight: Justin Gaskill page 7 By Cabrini Rudnicki News Editor Wilkes University announced a partnership with the Norman Mailer Center to bring writers workshops to campus. The campus also plans to bring more of Mailer’s belongings to the Mailer Room in the E.S Farley Library. The university’s creative writing program, the Maslow Family Graduate Program in Creative Writing, is bringing the Norman Mailer Writers Colony to campus. Wilkes will serve as the program’s new permanent home. The colony includes workshops taught by nationally recognized authors from throughout the country. The program was started by director and author Lawrence Schiller in 2008. The colony was previously held at Mailer’s former home in Provincetown, Mass. Along with the colony, the Norman Mailer Center also offers grants, SEE MAILER, Page 3 The Beacon/Sean Connelly Submitted Photo/Teresa Fallon Page 19 Mailer Center partnership announced Tips for enjoying spring break and sunny weather, page 18 MLAX: Colonels fall in nonconference action page 20 �News News The Beacon - February 27, 2018 Beacon Briefs Compiled by Maddie Davis Art club destress day On March 1 from 12 to 2 p.m. in Kirby Hall, the Art Club is having an adult coloring event to help students relax for their upcoming exams. Refreshments will be provided and all are encouraged to attend this therapeutic, stress-relieving event. Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science needs judges On March 3 the Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science is holding their 2018 Science Competition at Wilkes. Judges will be evaluating Northeastern PA high school students. Any student, faculty, staff, or professional who are involved in STEM and the social sciences are welcome to volunteer. The event, for judges, will be held from registration at 9 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. For further information or to sign up to be a judge for the event, please visit www.pjasregistration.com. Student Government’s Spring Fling Dance On March 23 from 6 to 11 p.m. Student Government will be hosting their annual Spring Flip at Genetti’s in Wilkes Barre. Tickets for the dance will cost $5 each and will go on sale in the Henry Student Center on the first floor from Feb. 26 to March 2 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For any other further questions please email nicole.hughes@ Gold Bar Club Fundraiser at Rodano’s On March 18 from 1 to 4 p.m., the Gold Bar club is holding a fundraiser at Rodano’s on Public Square. Come support the club and help them raise funds while enjoying pizza, stromboli, and drinks. News 2 Have a breaking story or a press release to send? Contact the news editor: cabrini.rudnicki@wilkes.edu Kappa Psi Volleyball Tournament On March 13, from 6 to 9 p.m, the pharmacy fraternity Kappa Psi will be holiding a volleyball tournament that will be open to the entire school. Each team will consist of six players, and the first place team wins a grand prize. It will cost $5 per player in the tournament, and you can pay with either cash or card. For further questions please email @ashley.hoffman@wilkes.edu. Spring Career and Internship Fair On March 15 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Career Services will be holding their Career Internship Fair on the first floor of UCOM, in the MAC Gym. Meet with different types of organizations who are looking for employees, interns, or volunteers. Please bring a resume and dress in professional attire for the event. For further questions and information please contact Career Services through email at careers@wilkes.edu or over the phone at 570-408-4060 or stop by Room 215 in Conyngham Hall. Come out and run in the upcoming Glow Run On April 13 at 7 p.m, the Office of Residence Life will be hosting “Glow Through the Darkness,” the 5th Annual Glow Run 5K which raises proceeds for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Online registration and more information will be released soon. table of contents news................2 life, a&e...........7 CYC looking for Volunteers for After-School Program The CYC is looking for volunteers for their after-school program African American read-in. The program focuses on books by Andrea Davis Pinkley. If you are interested or have any further questions, please email erica.acosta@wilkes.edu Wilkes University Student Government notes By Megan Stanley Staff Writer The Wilkes University Student Government held their weekly meeting on Wednesday. The Psychology Club delivered its club report. The group held a scavenger hunt with the Neuroscience Club to help freshmen who join either major. This semester they will volunteer at Blue Chip. They are hoping to host a Gertrude Hawk sale and are trying to organize a Moe’s Southwest Grill fundraiser. As community activities the club had a table in the tailgate tent during homecoming where they decorated cookies with the theme “how do you feel to be back at Wilkes?” In the summer, the group are hoping to water raft as a bonding activity. Next on the agenda was the Lambda Kappa Sigma non-club fund request. The group are attending a convention in Buffalo. Twelve pharmacy students are attending the conference and will be able to apply for national committees, present research and increase recognition for Wilkes. Student Government passed a motion to allocate $1,611 to the group to cover the hotel costs. The next item of business was the American Society of Mechanical Engineers fund request for their annual Car Show. The event has been happening for twelve years, and is free to both Wilkes students and the public. It is organized entirely by students, and attracts over 200 cars. There will be food and entertainment and the group hopes to donate $500 to charity. Student government agreed to allocate $1,000 to the group to help costs. The fund request for Adventures in Science was next. Adventures in Science will be held on April 27, with 230 fifth graders attending the university for a day full of fun science. Student government passed a motion to allocated $2,730 to cover costs for T-shirts, bags and safety goggles that will be used on the day. The Pre-Pharmacy club fund request for their trip to a museum in Philadelphia was next. The 33 students attending the trip will cover the costs of the museum entrance fee. Student Government passed a motion to cover $317 to go towards the cost of a school bus. Phi Beta Lambda fund request was next. The group are attending the state leadership conference in April. At the conference, those who attend will visit campaign booths, take part in business workshops and seminars, go to an internship fair and engage in networking sessions. The group were allocated $1,540 by student government to cover the registration costs. The casino week fund request of $11,000 was also allocated at this week’s student government meeting. The Operations Committee met to report that the Karambelas media and communications center will be shut down in July to complete any work that was not completed when the building was opened at the start of the year. The library will also be closed for six to eight weeks over the summer after commencement because a transformer will be replaced, so all the power will be out. - spread............12 opinion..........14 sports............19 @wilkesbeacon megan.stanley@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - February 27, 2018 MAILER, Continued from page 1 Courtesy of Wilkes Marketing Mailer awards, and fellowships to creative writers, however, Wilkes will only be bringing the colony to campus. The workshops will be a week long and will feature lectures on different literary genres such as fiction, poetry, nonfiction, publishing, playwriting, and screenwriting. The program will take place two to three weeks each summer, with ten to twelve classes being offered. The program has previously had a number of Wilkes faculty teaching at the colony, including J. Michael Lennon, an Emeritus English professor, former vice president at Wilkes and the writer of the official Norman Mailer biography, “A Double Life.” Bonnie Culver, the co-founder of the university’s creative writing program, also previously taught at the colony. Anyone over the age of 18, including undergraduate students, can join the workshop. According to Bonnie Culver, the classes will be offered at half the price of typical summer residencies, at $575. The program also plans to discount the class price for students if there are empty seats, as well as scholarships for room and board. “The benefit for Wilkes is that we can take some of the empty seats and fill them with our own graduate students,” said Culver. Three workshop faculty members have already been announced: memoirist Beverly Donofrio, best selling author Jacquelyn Mitchard, as well as NPR’s Fresh Air book critic Maureen Corrigan. Corrigan will be teaching a class on how to review a book. More faculty members will be announced soon. Senior english major Elyse Guziewicz spoke excitedly about the colony. “I think it’s the next step towards News legitimizing our MFA program,” she said. “Right now, we only have a low residency program, which is great for certain kinds of people just looking to expand their skills, but if you’re looking to teach, usually you’d go to a high residency program.” The program is named after the late awardwinning author Norman Mailer. A Pulitzer Prize winner, Mailer was one of the founding board members of the creative writing program advisory board. Mailer wrote books such as “The Naked and the Dead” (1948) and “The Executioner’s Song” (1979). Since his death in 2007, the university has continued to honor him in a number of ways, including the Norris Church Mailer scholarship, which is dedicated in honor of his late wife. The Norman Mailer room in the library will also be updated in the next coming months. “Norman had a study in the attic of his Provincetown home which had five to six thousand pieces in the library, including books for research and drafts for a planned trilogy,” explained Culver. “He wrote everything by hand, and he edited by hand, so you can imagine all of the drafts contain his marginalia.” The university now plans to display the library’s collection. The collection will be housed in the Norman Mailer room, which already features some of his memorabilia including first editions, awards and even his old dining room table. The final phases of negotiation are currently taking place. “The Harry Ransom center in the University of Austin purchased the bulk of Mr. Mailer’s paperwork almost a decade ago before he passed,” said Culver. “Wilkes will just be getting a small portion of the last work that he did. “The interest in that is that the scholars studying him will be able to see how he wrote each draft, what he changed in each draft, and his notes for why he changed things,” continued Culver. “Wilkes will be a place for people to come and look at that material. It’s important for libraries to have that kind of archive.” J. Michael Lennon, who wrote an official biography of Mailer in 2013, was excited about the upcoming room. “The room really gives you a full sense of his career as a writer for 50 years,” he said. “It really constitutes the insides of his mind over his life.” The inclusion of Norman Mailer has been criticized by some students on campus for the lack of acknowledgment of his past alleged domestic abuse. Mailer allegedly stabbed his then-wife, Adele Morales, at a party in 1960, according to a New York Times article published that year. He was indicted by a grand jury of felony assault, and received a sentence of probation after pleading guilty. Students on campus have been confused by the absence of recognition of this event. “I think that’s something we need to be aware of at the very least,” said Guziewicz. “It 3 The Beacon/Steffen Horwath Norman Mailer’s own personal dining room table from his house in Provincetown, Mass., sits in the middle of the Normal Mailer room between his awards and first editions of his books. The Beacon/Steffen Horwath Outside view of the Norman Mailer room on the second floor of the E.S Farley Library, awaiting his own personal library collection and drafts. really opens up a discussion of art versus the artist.” The program does not plan on bringing specific attention to the issue. “There is already a biography out there that does that, so we most likely will not acknowledge it in the room. Certainly if there are any personal notes in that collection, we will include that,” said Culver. The Maslow Family Graduate Program in Creative Writing was founded in 2005. The program grants a M.A and M.F.A in several different writing genres, including fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, playwriting, screenwriting, documentary films and publishing. @wilkesbeacon cabrini.rudnicki@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - February 27, 2018 News Wilkes holds the Wyoming Valley Undergraduate History Conference By Megan Stanley Staff Writer Last week, Wilkes University hosted the Wyoming Valley Undergraduate History Conference. Students from King’s College, Marywood University, The University of Scranton, and Wilkes University all delivered presentations. Keynote remarks were made by Brian A Pavlac of King’s College and senior Wilkes student Sarah O’Hara. Pavlac discussed the contrast and overlap between historical fiction and history itself, using the Game of Thrones as an example. During his speech, Pavlac said that: “History is written by the winners.” He credited George R. Martin for being able to tell the story of both sides, because as a historical writer he has the freedom to write from multiple viewpoints, and shows that all the characters are heroes within their own narrative. “It’s the reason why it makes such great literature,” Pavlac told the audience. In her final year at Wilkes, O’Hara welcomed the visitors to the campus on behalf of the history department staff and students, she discussed the experience of being an undergraduate researcher. “It’s an opportunity that allows us as student researchers to learn for ourselves, but also allows us to become teachers and to share the subject matter we’ve been researching. It can be difficult and trying at times, but we all know how good it feels when we hand it in and we know we’ve done our best work,” O’Hara told the audience. The conference was split into three panels. The first panel featured three presentations on U.S. History, ranging from the Cold War to the Jesuit takeover of the University of Scranton. The second panel was about women’s history and explored things from witchcraft to the experience of Native American women. The third and final panel was titled ‘European History,” covering events such as the rise of Adolf Hitler to the French Revolution. The second panel, Women’s history, boasted three Wilkes students and was chaired by Dr. Paul Riggs, Dean of Arts and Humanities and Social Sciences of Wilkes University, and the discussant was Nicole Mares of King’s College. Courtney McMonagle, senior history major at Wilkes, discussed her capstone research project, which discussed how court system impacted the way countries would react to witchcraft hysteria, arguing that the stronger the legal system the lower the number of witch trials. Women tended to be the most affected by the witch trials, McMonagle explained, saying that women were usually poorer than men and also worked with women and the sick, which meant they could be easily blamed for anything that went wrong. The reformation also contributed to creating a more unstable atmosphere that impacted the witch trials during the period. “It’s easier to blame witchcraft, rather than the threat of war. It’s easier to blame something you really can’t explain,” McMonagle said. The presentation then moved on to explain the different court systems in Europe, looking at the Holy Roman Empire, Scotland, France, Italy and England. The Holy Roman Empire was split up into several different Kingdoms, with very decentralized power. McMonagle explained that it was the “heartland of the witchcraft craze, instability and centralization of power and all this fear that was already present led to these chain reaction witch hunts ... there was nothing in place to keep back that mob mentality that took over.” Scotland had the highest execution rate in Europe, France had many secular courts with judges that were skeptical of witchcraft, and in Italy the Roman Inquisition was highly concerned with keeping everyone catholic, rather than witchcraft itself. RELEVANT HISTORY WllCHCRArl IRIAlSW[RfUSJ[)ASS(ARI IACIKSION<.Jl\ll()Rf 1111 RIIORMl\11<..)N • QUHI IHlfFARAND00U81 INRHK,IONVIAt0Nl(:-O~ll)Nl)f AltlRilK,111<..I A l(Wl.)li'AWlll.H • COULD HAVI Bf[N SlARll D AND II VI RACLl) BY 80111 IHl1G10US ANDS[<. 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McMonagle credited this to the legal system which included judges and juries meaning that often friends and family members were responsible for deciding if someone was a witch or not. “If you were guilty you were killed, so now thats on your friends, your family, your townspeople who are deciding whether or not your guilty.” Prosecution was also very expensive, which was also given as a reason for low trial stats. Nicole Kolessar, a junior at Wilkes, discussed the impact boarding schools had on Native American females. In the 19th century, Europeans that had moved to America made it law that Native Americans must assimilate into their society. To do this, the government created boarding schools for the Native American children. “It was less expensive to educate Indians than it was to kill them,” Kolessar said. Pupils were striped of their clothing and hair and put in regulated uniforms at the schools. There was a heavy emphasis on domestic sciences, to prepare the children to become housewives and have vocational training for jobs. “Discipline was a major aspect in boarding school education systems, every aspect of student life incorporated strict rules and regulations that students had to follow.” Kolessar told the audience, adding that punishment, including physical beatings, was immediate. Female students were also a target for priests who often sexually assaulted their students. Kolessar explained that after their time in the boarding schools, many pupils experience depression or post traumatic stress disorder. “Assimilation was not completely success, it made Native Americans stronger and prouder of their heritage” Kolessar credited the women who wrote about their experiences so the world could know the truth, explaining that most historians at the time thought the schools were a positive programmes. Mackenzie Egan, a junior English and history major at Wilkes University, also presented during the second panel and discussed how Catherine Beecher and Harriet Beecher Stowe changed the lives of women in the 19th century. Other Wilkes Students who presented at the panel included Mauri Bohan who presented on human rights and ethical concerns during the Cold War. Fast Food in the US was discussed by Robbie Petrovich. Patrick Gilhooley explored how religious and cultural toleration shaped Poland. @wilkesbeacon megan.stanley@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - February 27, 2018 News Nursing students rescue ill Panamanian exchange student in SUB By Cabrini Rudnicki News Editor On Feb. 15, two nursing students were able to apply their practices and save a fellow student when a Panamanian exchange student fainted. Theresa Couchara and Kim Roman, both juniors, were in the Student Union Building around noon when they noticed a girl slumped on a couch. “I went over and they were taking off her jacket and giving her air,” Kim Roman explained. “I started asking questions but no one spoke English, then out of nowhere someone came to translate.” Couchara then joined Roman at the couches to help assist the girl. “I saw Kim standing there and I was really confused,” said Couchara. “The girl was laying there with her head back, but in nursing school we were taught to sit them up because it promotes better breathing, so I sat her up.” “The student was hyperventilating,” continued Roman. “We just told the translator to tell her to breathe in through her nose and out through her mouth.” Public safety was called while the students were helping her, then the EMS arrived and escorted the student to the hospital. “It was like a miracle,” said Couchara. The two girls described how they usually went to lunch at a noon, but decided to go that day at a little bit later. “It was scary,” continued Roman. “I had never seen anything like that outside of clinical.” “Everyone around us was like ‘Oh, let the nurses do their thing,’ but we didn’t even graduate. We barely knew what we were doing.” According to the girls, the student left to the hospital with better breathing. The Panamanian student, as well as the girl who translated for Couchara and Roman, are unknown at this time. “We aren’t even sure of the name of the girl we saved, or the girl who helped us, but we hope they are both doing well,” said Roman. Wilkes University Passan School of Nursing has over forty years of history. In 2016, the school had the honor of being recognized by the Obama Administration for leading efforts to stop the prescription opioid epidemic. Although it is unknown what program the Panamanian exchange student was a part of, Wilkes currently has a partnership with the MEDUCA-Bilinigual Panama Program in order to bring students from Panama to the United States in order to better their English speaking skills. 5 The Beacon / Cabrini Rudnicki Theresa Couchara and Kim Roman, both junior nursing students, were able to help a Panamanian exchange student, utilizing their years of nursing school education. Profile of a Professor: Dr. Carole Baddour, mechanical engineering By Maddie Davis Asst. News Editor Dr. Carole Emilie Baddour, a mechanical engineering assistant professor, is one of the newest faculty members to join Wilkes University this past fall semester. Before becoming an assistant professor in 2017, Dr. Baddour was a visiting professor in the chemistry department in 2016 and also had a hand in developing a polymer chemistry class at Wilkes. Engineering has always been a part of Baddour’s life, as her father, brother, and uncles were all engineers. The heavy exposure to the engineering field and her father’s labs as a child, as well as the support from both of her parents, all helped guide her interests and helped her become who she is today. After being submerged in the field throughout her childhood, Baddour chose the chemical engineering route because of all of the applications that were possible through the field; specifically nanomaterials and technology. Baddour is originally from London, Ontario, Canada. She obtained her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Western Ontario in Chemical and Biochemical Engineering. She also obtained her Ph.D in Chemical Engineering from McGill University in Montreal. After she received her degrees, Baddour did a year of postdoc industry work in London, Ontario, about renewable fuels. Baddour also was a part of many groups who developed patents and publications. With her master’s, she was a part of a team who developed an industry patent with Arkema, a specialty chemicals and materials company located in France. After working in industry for a year, Baddour then realized the place for her was not in industry like she had believed, but in academia. Baddour taught at a junior college in Quebec for three years before coming to the United States to be with her husband, where she found the open position to teach at Wilkes University. Baddour added her favorite parts about the position. “You feel that at Wilkes, anything is possible,” said Baddour. When coming to Wilkes, Baddour loved the overall welcoming atmosphere from the campus. “Everybody is so friendly and you really feel that Wilkes is a family,” said Baddour. Baddour also has taken part in many The Beacon / Maddie Davis Baddour outreach programs, specifically one that has process of setting up her own nanomaterial become one of her biggest passions; Women lab where she hopes to get students involved in Engineering. in her research. “I would like to see more women [in the “Thank you to students and to faculty, engineering field],” said Baddour. “That is staff, everybody for making Wilkes what actually something I am hoping to do here it is,” added Baddour, “it’s been such a because right now in mechanical engineering wonderful experience and I just look forward we don’t have a lot of women students.” to everything that’s to come.” Aside from reaching out and trying @wilkesbeacon to get more females into the mechanical madelynn.davis@wilkes.edu engineering field, Baddour is also in the �News The Beacon -February 27, 2018 Wilkes announces 2017 Business Partner of the Year 6 Power Engineering Corp. honored for work on Karambelas Center, other projects By Beacon Staff Reports This month, Wilkes University named Power Engineering their 2017 Business Partner of the Year. Power Engineering Corportation is a Wilkes-Barre-based mechanical contractor. The firm was selected for their work on several projects at Wilkes, including the design and construction of the mechanical systems in the building housing the Karambelas Media and Communication Center and Sordoni Art Gallery, the university’s newest facility. The award is meant to “recognize partner organizations that demonstrate outstanding quality, value and service to Wilkes University,” according to a press release. University President Patrick F. Leahy said in the release that he was glad to announce the choice. “I am so pleased to honor Power Engineering as our 2017 Business Partner of the Year,” he said. “We continue to make significant enhancements to our campus, and Power Engineering has exceeded expectations with their results and professionalism. They are an important partner and we look forward to continuing our work together.” The corporation was one of five finalists for the award, and Wilkes Vice President of Finance and General Counsel, Loren D. Prescott, said in the document that the choice was not an easy one. “We work with incredible business partners and are in the tough position to choose our finalists and ultimate honoree,” he said in the release. “I want to thank all of the business partners who made this year a successful one at Wilkes University.” Also among finalists were Discovery Education, a media organization based in Silber Spring, Md.; Cocciardi and Associates Inc., a Jessup-based occupational health and safety firm; David Sheydwasser, a Kingston architect; and PNC Capital Markets LLC. All finalists were recognized at an event in January. On behalf of Power Engineering, the firm’s president, Tara Mugford Wilson, and vice president, Tom Fritz, accepted the award. @wilkesbeacon The Beacon/ Toni Pennello Power Engineering Corporation was chosen as Wilkes University’s Business Partner of the Year, most notably for their work on the design and contruction of mechanical systems in the University’s newest facility at 141 S. Main St. Love reading the news? Why not try writing it? Join the Beacon news team APARTMENTS Studio, 1, 2, & 3 bedrooms Avai lable June 1, 2016 www.DreamRentals.net Call Jim (570) 288-3375 Contact us: cabrini.rudnicki@wilkes.edu madelynn.davis@wilkes.edu �y The Beacon - February 27, 2018 Life, Arts & Entertainment 7 Life, Arts & Entertainment Have a story or want your event to be featured? Contact the Life, A&E Editor: amanda.bialek@wilkes.edu Artist Spotlight: Justin Gaskill Musical theatre major pursues his passion for the arts at Wilkes By Jacqueline Kurovsky To prepare for this role and others, Gaskill said a “tremendous process” is required. Once the initial abundance of research and character analysis is behind him, he said he takes time for himself when the curtain is about to open. “What I like to do is stand in the wings, close my eyes and listen to either the music or the lines that are prior to my entrance. It helps me feel the mood and enter the new world that I will be a part of,” he said. With Gaskill’s future sights set on Broadway or Los Angeles, he said he feels ready to embrace a job market that likely will be very competitive. “After being here for three years and learning, I have completely evolved into a Staff Writer A natural love of performing led junior musical theatre major Justin Gaskill, 20, on the path to Wilkes. During his time as a Colonel, he not only perfects his craft but is getting an education that will set him apart from the rest. From his youth, Gaskill knew he wanted to act and perform, telling his parents he wanted to be in movies. A native of Somers Point, New Jersey, he attended a performing arts high school where he mainly concentrated on acting before being pushed towards vocal performance. This made Gaskill the first at his high school to double major in advanced musical theatre and advanced vocal performance. It was this combination that became the driving force for Gaskill’s passion: musical theatre. This led to a number of college auditions, with Wilkes being the right fit. “Wilkes Theatre stood out to me because of the inviting atmosphere,” Gaskill said. “I felt as though this was the best place for me to grow as a performer and as a person.” That feeling proved right. Gaskill said his training at Wilkes has vastly improved his abilities in key areas of the musical theatre craft. His initial interest sparked brightest in acting, with singing and dancing to follow. “While training at Wilkes University I have grown tremendously in all three aspects of my major and am confident that with continuous study, I will be ready to hit the bigger auditions,” he said. This immersion in all aspects of his major is complemented by the guidance of the faculty, who he said are a key element in his training, onstage and off. “Our acting instructor is incredible,” he said, “and has helped me immensely with not only acting, but just looking deeper within myself and figuring out who I am as a person and as a performer.” Gaskill said the technical aspect of his major - which includes set construction and stage managing - is not something in which he was initially interested. Now, he said technical better artist simply by being immersed in all aspects of the craft,” he said. “The instructors in the Wilkes theatre department have truly pushed me, and I believe that after graduating next year I will be ready to audition in the big cities.” While Gaskill finds appeal in the idea of performing in the hubs of arts and entertainment, the core of his envisioned future is simply set on doing what he loves. “I quite honestly just want to be able to perform and inspire others through my work,” he said. @wilkesbeacon jacqueline.kurovsky@wilkes. Submitted Photo/ Teresa Fallon Justin Gaskill theatre is something for which he has gained immense respect, and his knowledge of it will set him apart in the future. “While there are many other universities with musical theatre degrees, many do not touch on the technical side of the craft,” he said. “If you declare your major as musical theatre, that is what you learn. I have a basic understanding of almost everything in my field, and for that I am grateful.” Onstage, Gaskill’s acting roles have a purpose beyond entertaining. “I set a goal to learn something from every part I play,” he said. “While every show I have been in has been rewarding and memorable, I have to say ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ takes the top. Seymour was the first leading role I had ever played.” Gaskill’s most recent role was John Proctor in “The Crucible.” This dramatic role saw Gaskill as a man wrapped up in the nowhistoric Salem Witch Trials. He hoped audiences would take away the message of the play, which he called beautiful. “The Crucible is an award winning play for a reason, and I believe the moral of the story holds strong even in today’s society,” he said. Submitted Photo/ Teresa Fallon Justin Gaskill and Melissa Berardelli perform in the Wilkes University Theatre production of “The Crucible.” �The Beacon - February 27, 2018 8 Life, Arts & Entertainment · ■ecipe of lhe ■eek: 11nGREDIEITS: 1nsTRU cr1on1: 1 I •Amug • 2 large eggs .2 tbs[P. milk •¼tsp.Back pe[Pper • Y2 t - p♦ SaU • Dried bas+~ (opt i01 na I) • K. tchu·- , 1.Tak,eyour mug and crack 2 e~S+ 2+With afork, whi-ktog _:th _,rw1th 1 milk, salt and pepper. l Put into microwave in JO second inte rva Is unt iI fu Ily cooked+ orma Ily, about 1minute and 30 seconds,. 4+Top with bas i1-. nd ketchup. t 5 E".1·1ioy1 .. • 1 + DelilJl bg Mmoie Kmo.a 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 - February 27, 2018 Life, Arts & Entertainment 9 Buy a towel and save an animal: Gold Diggers raise money for SPCA By Shannon O’Connor Life, Arts & Entertainment Asst. Editor With the summer months right around the corner, you’re probably in need of new beach essentials. Well why not represent Wilkes University while cozying up with a fuzzy new beach towel brought to you in part by The Gold Diggers? The Gold Diggers is a freshman IME intro to business class group consisting of five friends looking to change the lives of local animals. Matt Alden, Alyssa Dubose, Alexa Hann, Jordon Jones and Andrew Lessig were given the task from their professor to work together to create and carry out their very own business plan. The Gold Diggers wanted to create a business that would help a cause as well as bring unique merchandise to the Wilkes University campus. The Gold Diggers are currently selling dark blue, fuzzy beach towels with the Wilkes University logo in gold. Each towel is $15 and will be personally delivered to each person that purchases one. The towels will be on sale until March 31. “We noticed there weren’t any towels sold at the bookstore so we decided that was a niche we should fill,” said Dubose. The group decided to donate all its proceeds to the SPCA of Luzerne County. “We all love animals. In the winter, there are a lot of animals that don’t have homes,” explained Dubose. Lessig said, “We also figured that we didn’t just have to donate money to the SPCA. We actually go there and help out. We clean kennels and feed dogs, whatever that they need us to do. We’re there to help out as well as donate the money we raise.” Through this class, the students get to have hands on experience at their future life-goals of becoming entrepreneurs. “It helps show us how to run a small business and gives us experience of how to handle inventory and things such as that,” said Alden. Hann added, “It helps us work with teams. It’s not always easy to work together but in this class, we are always working with each other and we’re always coordinating with each other.” To purchase a towel, for more information regarding the Gold Diggers project, or to join them in helping out at the SPCA shelter, contact them at golddiggers21@ gmail.com. S'AVIN6 ANil'-fAL~ t!::>NE Tt!llNEL AT A 12.,.,,,E... Buy fluffy Wilkes University Towels for $15! EMA I L: GOLDDIGGERS21@GM A TO PURCHASE. WE PERSONALLY DE LIVER IL IT ! ALL PROCEEDS W ILL BEFOR T THE SPCA OF LU ZER N HE BENEF E COUNTY I T OF -~--_____::==================== Interested in writing for the ~ & ENTERTAINMENT Section? Why not try all three? Contact LA&E editor Amanda Bialek at amanda.bialek@wilkes.edu. �The Beacon - February 27, 2018 Life, Arts & Entertainment 10 Graphic by Todd Espenshade When is comes to mental health, it can be hard to tackle the struggles when faced alone. It is also difficult for others to step in and help without the proper knowledge of how to handle the situation. These are some helpful tips, provided by Psychology Today and MentalHealth.gov, on how to help your family and friends who may be going through a rather struggling time. Consult these tips before you lend a hand, and remember to be awesome! Do Some Research Don’t Push First thing is first, if a friend or family member confides in you and tells they are struggling with their mental health, do some research. Knowing the ins and outs of their illness can help you understand more of what they are going through. This can also help you not rush into rash judgments and save you from acting like you know everything. Be There for Them If someone is telling you they are experiencing issues, they truly trust you. Don’t take advantage of that trust. Odds are they haven’t told a lot of people about how they are feeling, so be there for them. Being their shoulder to cry, so to speak, can make a huge difference that you may not even realize. Remember, being there for them means that, more often than not, they are going to be there for you. If someone is not ready to talk about their mental health or they are not in the mood to discuss it, then drop the conversation. Talking about mental health issues can be scary and is often very difficult for the person talking about it to open up. They need time and space. Do not pry! Mental health is important and so is seeking help. However, sometimes a person needs to figure out their own feelings before they discuss it with others. Try and Understand Understanding mental health is a huge task that can be very difficult. Often people are quick to judge or even think less of a person suffering from these illnesses. There is no reason to think of this person any differently. They are still the same person you have come to love but now they are in need of some help. You may not fully understand what they are going through but ask them to explain how they are feeling or thinking. This will give you a better understanding of how their mind is working. Always remember, you had respect for this person before they confided in you, never lose that respect over a mental health issue. If There is a Crisis: Seek Help. Whenever someone tells you how they are truly feeling, sometimes they may be in danger of hurting themselves or others. This is when you need to seek help. Whether it be from a hotline (1-800273-8255), Passan Health Services found on campus, or calling 9-1-1. You cannot help someone all by yourself if the situation has reached a serious point. Also, don’t feel like you can do it all by yourself. Seeking help is not a bad thing, nor should you feel like a bad person for doing so. Everyone needs help sometimes. ~ @wilkesbeacon shannon.oconnor@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - February 27, 2017 Life, Arts & Entertainment 11 Rain, Rain Go Away With weather.com showing a lot of rain in the forecast for the next few weeks, students can turn to these photos taken by Beacon Staff Photographer Madison Kaminski for a reminder that spring is coming, and that all weather can be beautiful. The Beacon/ Madison Kaminski Spring weather shows it’s face as Wilkes Univesity sees a day that reaches 70 degrees in February. It’s almost that time of year again to break out the hiking boots and some bathing suits and hit the natural trails the surrounding area has to offer. Take a scenic drive and see the beautiful Pennsylvania conutry side. Even if its a littly snowy out, the view is still breathtaking. �The Beacon - February 27, 2018 Sports 12 Wilkes Spring Sports Preview Baseball # Affiliation: MAC Freedom Head Coach: Brandon Michael (0-0), first season Venue: Artillery Park located in Kirby Park Last year’s record: 10-24, noting nine onerun losses with eight of them in conference play. Key returners: Senior: third baseman Joe Champi (.369 avg.); Juniors: second baseman Jack Fischer (.353) and left fielder Brady Wing (.321) What coach says about this season: “This is my eighth year as part of the Wilkes baseball program, four as a player and four as a coach, with this being my first year as the head coach. I have never been this excited to start a season. We have a fantastic group of guys, which includes a handful of upperclassmen and a large group of freshmen that have meshed well together and created a strong culture,” said Michael. “We have definitely had to overcome a few challenges along the way, but I believe those challenges have made every single person in this program stronger and better as both a person and a baseball player.” -Kirsten Peters, Staff Writer Men’s Tennis Affiliation: MAC Freedom Head Coach: Christopher Leicht (456-99, combined), 16th season Venue: Ralston Athletic Complex Last year’s record: 23-4, Lost to Williams College in NCAA Tournament 2nd Round NAME YR. POS. Bat/Throw 0 Nick Pronti Fr. INF 1 Brady Wing Jr. OF 2 Jarret Clymer Sr. OF 3 Bryan Nifenecker Fr. INF 4 Jorge Gonzalez Jr. INF 5 Jared Angerman Fr. INF 6 Rob Iacono Fr. INF 8 Alex Palmer Jr. OF 9 Michael Patrizio Fr. INF 10 Eric Beideman So. C 11 Travis Woolfenden Jr. P 12 Jesse Gerdes Fr. C/INF 13 Keaton Allison Jr. C 14 Alex Halladay So. INF 15 Tyler Walther So. C 16 Nick Malatesta Fr. C 17 Jonah Harder Fr. OF 18 Zach Metz Jr. P 19 Andrew Indzonka Fr. P 20 Colin Smith Fr. P 21 Anthony Favor Fr. INF 22 Adam Martinese So. UTL 23 Matt Reinert So. OF 24 Jack Fischer Jr. INF 25 Noah Durnin Jr. P 26 Joe Champi Sr. INF 27 Dan Eicher Sr. INF 28 Nicholas Capozzi Jr. INF 29 Jack Hines Fr. OF 30 Nolan Ott Fr. P/C 31 Charles Giacometti Jr. Fr. INF 32 Jimmy Oschal Fr. P 33 Jason Tisa So. P 34 Matt Amaral So. P 35 Matthew Konikow Fr. P 36 Matt Maranca Jr. P 38 Zach Adamchick Fr. P 39 Kyle Pokrinchak Fr. P/INF 42 Francis Navatta Fr. P 46 Nicholas Poyer Jr. P 47 Jeremy Worlinsky Jr. P/INF 48 Vincent Uzzi Fr. OF 49 Jeremy Yzeik So. P R/R R/R S/R L/R S/R L/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R L/R S/R R/R R/R L/L R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R L/R L/L R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R L/L L/R L/R L/L R/R R/R R/L Key returners: Seniors: Andrew Neidig and Gabe Velez; Juniors: All-American Courtney Murphy What Coach Leicht says about this season: “We will be trying to win our 11th straight conference title, and earn another invitation to the NCAA National Tourney.” -Alex Kielar, Asst. Sports Editor # NAME YR. POS. Bat/Throw 1 Sydney Cogswell Fr. UTL S/R 4 Gracen Staunton So. P/UTL R/R 6 Haley Boyd Fr. UTL 8 Erika Gerace So. P/UTL R/R 9 Jordyn Kondras Fr. UTL Softball Affiliation: MAC Freedom Head Coach: Sarah Leavenworth (Maulorico) (37-37), third season Venue: Ralston Athletic Complex Last year’s record: 24-16, fell in MAC Freedom tournament Key returners: Juniors: Haley Welker (.357 avg.); Sophomores: Celine Podlesney (.387), Gracen Stauton (.364). What coach says about this season: Coach Leavenworth could not be reached for comment. L/R L/R 10 Nicolette Kessler Fr. UTL L/R 11 Haley Welker Jr. UTL R/R 12 Alexis Kessler Fr. UTL R/R 13 Mia Lussier L/R Sr. OF 14 Megan Magoon Fr. UTL R/R 17 Britny Jumalon Fr. UTL R/R 19 Caitlin Brown Jr. INF R/R 22 Sarah Gibson So. UTL R/R 23 Sarah Birchmeier Sr. UTL R/R 32 Kaliyah Moore So. UTL R/R 34 Celine Podlesney So. P/UTL R/R -Luke Modrovsky, Sports Editor NAME Matt Angara Braddock Chow Mike Ellis Colin Greenman Alec Levin Andrew MacDonald Chris Maderitz Jack Maline Courtney Murphy Artyom Nabokin Andrew Neidig Larry Scartz Isaac Shenton Ryan Simon Gabriel Velez Jonathan White YEAR Freshman Junior Freshman Freshman Sophomore Junior Sophomore Freshman Junior Senior Senior Freshman Freshman Freshman Senior Junior 44 Christina Gambino Sr. P/INF R/R �The Beacon - February 27, 2018 • Last year’s record: 24-1, lost to Williams College in NCAA Tournament 2nd Round Venue: Ralston Athletic Complex Head Coach: Christopher Leicht (456-99, combined), 16th season Affiliation: MAC Freedom Women’s Tennis Affiliation: MAC Freedom Head Coach: Curtis Jaques (4-26), third season Venue: Schmidt Stadium at Ralston Athletic Complex Last year’s record: 4-11 Key returners: Evan Stolicker (faceoff ), Jeremy Kachel, Nick Ruggerio, JT Weitzel, John Luna What coach says about this season: “In year one, we were learning how to compete. Now, we expect to compete. We expect to be in one, two goal games this year. We have a strong foundation and great culture to build on. We are bigger, faster, stronger than we ever been and we are physically tough, which I hope will translate into mental toughness.” Men’s Lacrosse: Ii NAME Nicole Gaetani Sarah Malone Dagney Markle Courtney McCowan Dana Saliyev Brittany Stanton Francesca Varela-Seri Jordan Vasarkovy Erin Volutza Laura Zielinski YEAR Junior Freshman Freshman Junior Sophomore Senior Sophomore Junior Junior Sophomore -Amber Grohowski, Staff Writer Affiliation: MAC Freedom Head Coach: Kammie Towey (7892), 12th season Venue: Schmidt Stadium at Ralston Athletic Complex Last year’s record: 5-10 Key returners: Jessy Held, Kylie Bedwell, Sarah Carlini What coach says about this season: “We have a young team of hard workers who are very motivated for a successful and fun season. I think we have a lot of very strong talent on our team that will come together and should help us to be successful. We are a very tight knit team who has great team chemistry. I am looking forward to rebounding this season from a rebuilding season last year. I think everyone has been working extremely hard and it is definitely showing as we are improving each day.” Women’s Lacrosse: Sports # NAME YR. POS. 1 Kiernan Quinn Jr. A 2 Connor Daly So. M 3 Jeremy Kachel Sr. A 4 Glenn Weist Sr. M 5 JT Weitzel Jr. M 6 Nico Lorenzo Fr. A/M 7 John Luna So. A 8 Mathew Kelly Jr. M 9 Timothy Madden Fr. M 10 James Peaney Jr. D 11 Joseph Papa So. D 12 Matthew Bush Jr. A/M 13 Jamison Shaw Fr. M 15 Cody Geidel So. G 18 Jacob Kadis Jr. M 20 Garrett Armstrong Sr. M 21 Joe Kuchinski Fr. M/D 23 CJ Alevras Jr. D 24 Alex Loscalzo Fr. M/FO 25 Jack O’Connell So. D 30 Max Brown Jr. A 32 Evan Stolicker So. FO 33 Carter Whittemore So. G 34 John Malley Jr. G 36 Michael Gallagher So. M 43 James Copley Sr. FO 44 Gerard Setteducato Jr. D 45 Jack Moyer Jr. M 50 John Wink Jr. A 66 Nicholas Ruggiero Sr. M -Ben Mandell, Asst. Sports Editor Key returners: Sophomores: Francesca VarelaSeri; Seniors: Brittany Stanton What Coach Leicht says about this season: “We will be trying to win our 12th straight conference title, and earn another invitation to the NCAA National Tourney.” -Alex Kielar, Asst. Sports Editor # NAME 2 Sierra Duman 5 Gracie Franko 6 Kylie Bedwell 7 Maura Brownsey 8 Paige Thomas 11 Delaney Lukowski 12 Sophia Gavigan 13 Brianna Sailor 14 Kyra Boccio 18 Ashley Burkhardt 20 Melania Velasquez 21 Heather Lorincz 23 Kirsten Jackson 24 Laura Singleton 26 Danielle McCole 27 Jessyca Held 34 Kayla Gronkowski 35 Natalie Dowd 40 Sarah Carlini 88 Ashley Cadet YR. Fr. So. Sr. Sr. So. So. So. Fr. Jr. Fr. So. Sr. So. So. So. Sr. Jr. Fr. So. Fr. 13 POS. A/M A D A A D/A A/D D M A GK A/D A/M A/D D M D D GK GK Design by Todd Espenshade �The Beacon - February 27, 2018 Opinion Opinion Have an opinion or want to write a guest column? Contact the opinion editor: andre.spruell@wilkes.edu Editorial Staff Our Voice 2017-18 MANAGERIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief - Toni Pennello Managing Editor - Danny Van Brunt Adviser - Dr. Kalen Churcher SECTION EDITORS News - Cabrini Rudnicki LA&E - Amanda Bialek Opinion - Andre Spruell Sports - Luke Modrovsky ASSISTANT EDITORS News - Maddie Davis LA&E - Shannon O’Connor Opinion - Nick Filipek Sports - Ben Mandell & Alex Kielar DESIGN EDITORS Todd Espenshade - Graphic Designer PHOTOGRAPHERS Nicole Gaetani EDITORIAL BOARD Toni Pennello Danny Van Brunt Cabrini Rudnicki Shannon O’Connor Andre Spruell Megan Stanley 141 S. Main St. Clayton and Theresa Karambelas Media Center Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 www.thewilkesbeacon.com 14 Each week, The Beacon’s editorial board will take a stance on a current issue. The cafeteria dilemma The Beacon asks for more visible vegetarian, kosher and healthy options Trying to eat for a specific dietary requirement at the SUB sometimes is difficult. Even if you just want to eat a little bit healthier, finding the food you want and need can be an issue. Eating in Henry’s Dining Hall, more commonly known as the SUB, is not a terrible thing in itself. The staff members are always friendly and welcoming; the options are always varied; and the salad bar is plentiful. And while we vegetarians love the vegan sloppy joes and falafel the SUB has offered, we don’t feel that the options are always so exciting -- or visible. The seniors of The Beacon Editorial Board remember a time where there was a designated section, every day, with vegetarian options and tofu galore. Now, if you want the vegetarian option you have to ask for it. Located next to the sandwich section, the sign indicates that a vegetarian meal should be served in this section. However, there’s normally only a meat option visible here instead. The vegetarian and vegan options are served near the wall behind this station, but the lack of wonderful, ready-to-eat meatfree options on plates leave some people assuming the only completely meat-free options available are the pizza, pasta and salad bar. Even upon discovery that there is in fact a vegetarian section, the offerings aren’t always that varied, with bean burgers being offered two days in a row last week. While asking for a meal is not necessarily an issue considering people who have gluten intolerances are required to do this, sometimes you can’t help but feel like a burden when someone has to leave their station to go make you a vegetarian meal, sometimes leaving another station empty. Bean burgers can take up to 10 minutes to prepare - this is a long time to wait for such a simple meal. But shouldn’t the vegetarian option be in one of the main serving stations? Vegetarianism isn’t a niche dietary requirement anymore. Nor are you required to be a vegetarian to eat a meat-free meal. According to One Green Planet, 30 percent of Americans are vegetarian, with 6 percent claiming they are vegan. While the Wilkes population might not represent these statistics, it shouldn’t mean that meatfree options are pushed to the back and hidden. If vegetarian meals were part of the main serving area, it’s likely that meat eaters would choose it too -- and that might be in their best interest. The Physicians Committee writes how leaving out meat has many benefits. According to studies done in England and Germany, vegetarian diets reduce the risk of cancer by 40 percent. Less meat also reduces the risk of heart disease and lowers blood pressure. The environment also benefits from less meat consumption. TIME wrote that livestock contributes to 14 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. A vegetarian diet could cut this down by 63 percent. TIME also claimed that vegetarianism could reduce healthcare costs by $1 trillion each year. While the Beacon Editorial Board isn’t suggesting all students adopt a vegetarian or vegan diet, the increased inclusivity of vegetarian meals at the SUB could reduce students’ meat intake, increase health and save the environment. It would especially make the lives of people who are participating in Lent a little easier when they aren’t used to navigating the vegetarian life. Some students have had to opt out of the meal plan service entirely. With the lack of Kosher meals offered, Jewish students are left with little options. One student who no longer has a meal plan said: “I don’t have a meal plan because I wasn’t able to eat there [in the SUB]. Being a Kosher student, there was nothing for them to offer me so I had to opt out.” Luckily, the student who spoke to The Beacon lives in University Towers, so has access to a proper kitchen and cooking equipment. However, what about the students who don’t have access to such facilities in some of the residence halls? While a shared kitchen is handy for snacks and making small meals, it’s not exactly ideal if for cooking every meal. Healthy eating in general can sometimes be a difficult experience. With pizza offered at all times, the large variety of highsugar cereals, and a lack of vegetables at some serving stations, it’s all too tempting to choose an unhealthy option over a nutritious meal. The fact of the matter is, all resident students are required to purchase a meal plan. Freshmen are required to purchase the Colonel Gold plan, which costs $2,785 per semester. For students who remain on campus for the rest of their years, the cheapest meal plan is $2,427. If you’re a vegetarian, or have a niche dietary requirement, are you really getting the most from your money when you have to ask for a meal that should arguably be readily available? �The Beacon - February 27, 2018 Opinion 15 Does television need more diversity? By Andre Spruell The Most Networks Opinion Editor Television has undoubtedly become a major source of media consumed by Americans. Based on the programs being aired, is television too white? When we think of some of the more popular shows that are on air today, shows like “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Game of Thrones” may come to mind. Both of which have a predominantly white cast. On the other hand, they are current shows like “Empire” and “Black-ish,” which both are extremely popular and have predominantly black casts. With the respective shows being on two different ends of the spectrum, the question again is posed, is television too white? To answer that question, I believe that it still is white, but has certainly become more diverse. Although television has diversified a lot more over the last couple of years, it seems like shows are still predominantly white casts that are led by white males. In my opinion, television shows have become more conscious of making sure to include people of different racial backgrounds. Variety.com identified 46 lead and colead actor roles, and 42 showrunners and co-showrunners on the 39 new series ordered by the Big Five broadcasters for the 2017-2018 season. Of the lead actors, only 20% were Hispanic or non-white, and only 35% were female. Of the showrunners, 10% were non-white or Hispanic and 29% were female. Based on these facts, females and minorities seems underrepresented, but it is not a bad representation. I am not saying that minority actors need to completely take over television and be the lead or supporting roles in every show, but it is certainly possible to have a better representation. Despite this, there are many shows out today that represent non-whites. Aside from “Empire” and “Black-ish,” there are also shows like “Master of None,” which depicts an Indian man, played by Aziz Ansari, going through real life, everyday problems while living in New York City. What is unique about this show is that although it is centered around an Indian man, it is not solely about him going through traditional Indian customs. It simply involves him living life in the U.S. as the son of first generation immigrant parents. A show like that is an example of one that could have been played by an actor of any race because the storyline is so relatable. Diverse *Non-white/hispanic lead roles from 20172018 season by network 1) CW- 33% 2) Fox- 30% 3) NBC -18% 4) CBS- 13% 5) ABC- 9% Source: variety.com The Beacon/ Todd Espenshade Having a storyline that people can relate to regardless of race is another reason why it is important to keep having non-whites represented. Because of this, the idea of television becoming more normalized seems to be sticking more than ever. Shonda Rhimes, an African American woman who is the creator of shows like “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Scandal,” has been noted for arguing that “normal” should be the new “diversity.” This idea of making television shows more normal can not only put more nonwhites in a position to play more lead and supporting roles, but will also garner a more diverse audience because if more shows become normal, it allows more viewers to relate to shows themselves. Diverse viewership is something that is discussed in a Washington Post article. In the article, Mary Beltrán, an associate professor of media studies in the Department of Radio-Television-Film at the University of Texas offered her thoughts on diverse viewership. Viewership is more diverse, so “it’s becoming more embarrassing when a network has mostly white shows and showrunners,” Beltrán said. “A lot of us are still affected by race and class, and it does a disservice to American viewers to present a world that pretends that that isn’t true.” What Beltrán offers up about a lot of us being affected by race and class is something that holds true and is a vital reason as to why this discussion of television being too white is happening. Back in 1999, the NAACP boycotted television networks, in particular the four major networks – CBS, NBC, ABC and FOX – for having a lack of diversity in their programming. Nearly 20 years following the NAACP’s efforts, strides have been made and will continue to be made as television keeps diversifying. An article from The New York Times puts it best: “This isn’t about less ‘white’ TV, but about putting on other kinds of people than there have previously been.” Twenty years ago, the NAACP fought for the lack of diversity on television networks and in twenty years, I believe television will be so diverse that it will become totally accepted and no longer be seen as “too white.” @wilkesbeacon andre.spruell@wilkes.edu Anders Krusberg / Peabody Awards Aziz Ansari, co-creator and lead role in Master of None �The Beacon - February 27, 2018 Opinion How necessary is a college education? By Savannah Pinnock Staff Writer Dating back to the eighteenth century, around the Renaissance period, the topic of education has been an important asset to an individual, and society as a whole. The establishment of intellectual institutions such as Oxford, Harvard, and Yale within the early and late Elizabethan era have been centers for intellectuals to grow and learn about the world around them. Fast-forwarding to modern day society, the role of education has remained the same with the exception of previously marginalized groups being granted the ability to access a standard kindergarten through twelfth grade education, alongside higher education if they so choose. It can also be said that pressures to pursue a higher form of education have increased exponentially, but why is this so? It is fairly common and encouraged on a federal level for a student to receive a prehigh school education as well as a high school diploma. After completing these years of academic instruction, a student is not required to attend college, though, they begin to receive a great deal of peer and societal pressures to attend college. This influence is clearly a carefully implemented marketing strategy administered to the public through the media. Advertisements promoting a wide range of low budget and highly accredited colleges and universities begin to appear at high rates and are geared towards high schoolers, single parents, and those who dropped out of their k-12 years of school and endeavor to go back to school to attain a better life. The idea of a better life has inaccurately been synonymized with colleges and universities giving the majority of these targeted groups the idea that not pursuing a higher education is synonymous to having an inferior life. The question is, are there any truths to such sentiments, and how necessary is a higher education? The answer is simple; it depends on the individual. According to Dawn Papandrea writing from College Covered, “For some students, traditional college may not be the best choice if you want to work in a trade like plumbing or construction.” The same can also be said for an individual who desires to pursue cosmetology or aesthetic endeavors. At the same time, Papandrea also suggests that “attending college is usually a smart decision for students. In fact, for the most lucrative career paths, a college degree is usually a minimum requirement just to get a job.” In relation to the concept of having a better life, college can be extremely helpful, though it may not be if your potential career endeavors do not require a degree. So yes, to an individual with a desire to pursue something that requires a liberal arts education, Papandrea states that “a college degree is not only necessary, but worth the expense.” For a student who seeks to pursue a trade or a career that does not require a bachelor’s degree as a prerequisite, it is not at all necessary. So what would you truly like to pursue? Your path is solely dependent on you. @wilkesbeacon savannah.pinnock@wilkes.edu Have an opinion you’d like to share? Email us! andre.spruell@wilkes.edu Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram! Facebook: The Beacon Twitter: @wilkesbeacon Instagram: @wilkesbeacon 16 �The Beacon - February 27, 2018 Opinion Meet the Majors This week’s major: Geology Interviews and photos by Abigail Tarway Staff Writer Every week, The Beacon will offer a chance for majors to be placed in the spotlight. Each student that gets chosen will have a few words to express why they chose the major and how they feel it will benefit them in the future. Submitted photos Emma Sukowaski Sophomore “I love the outdoors and rocks have always interested me since I was a kid. I had a collection of them actually and I continued to add to it. I hope to get a job doing what I love.” Taryn Skinner Sophomore “I would love to be a geologist and possibly move on to teaching some day. I love geology so much and teaching to other people sounds fun. Most people don’t know anything about it or are confused about the contents of studying geology.” 17 �The Beacon - February 27, 2018 Opinion 5 ways to enjoy spring break without traveling By Sarah Matarella Staff Writer Spring break is approaching and many people will be using that time for a vacation. However, if it is not in the cards to sunbathe on the beach or tour a beautiful city, there is discoverable enjoyment in a ‘staycation.’ While spring break is often associated with going to the beach, traveling abroad, and taking a vacation, there are still ways to find enjoyment in staying at home. In addition, planning a trip including one or two nights in a hotel can get outrageously expensive, let alone traveling abroad for a whole week. If you are trying to avoid breaking the bank, or you simply just need to take a hiatus from the hectic semester, here are some alternative activities, both leisurely and lively, that you can engage in during your spring break: 1) Relax and Decompress After working diligently throughout the start of the semester, your brain may be due for a well deserved lull period. Sleeping and lounging around during the break can serve as a recharge for the brain from the late nights spent doing homework and studying. To be honest, there is truly no better feeling than sitting on your couch binge watch your favorite Netflix series and without having any uneasiness about uncompleted tasks and responsibilities. 2) Catch up with old friends If you are a college student on spring break, it is likely that you have not seen a lot of your hometown friends in a significant amount of time. The break can serve as an excellent opportunity to exchange stories with your old friends about what has occured the past few months and to catch up on what has been happening in each others lives in general. 3) Spend time with family It can also be difficult to see and talk to your family members if you are in college, especially if you live far away from where you attend school. Sometimes the hasty, five minute phone conversations with your 18 mom in between classes is just not enough. Therefore, spending quality time with your family is often refreshing and comforting, especially when you are at college trying to prepare for the real world. 4) Self Reflect Although it is great to be around your friends all the time and live with roommates, sometimes you just need time to yourself. It is essential to your overall health and wellbeing to take some time to ground yourself and be aware of your thoughts and feelings. This can be quite difficult to do sometimes when you are in a stimulating college atmosphere, which is a reason as to why spring break can be the perfect opportunity to do so. 5) Find a new hobby When staying at home and relaxing becomes too mundane, you can always try discovering a new hobby or passion. For example, a break can be a great time to start a workout regimen that you can even continue to utilize after break. If working The Beacon Archives out at the gym is not ideal, you can try taking a yoga class, a dance class or even take a martial arts or kickboxing class. Another option can be to start journaling and documenting some of the instances that happen in your life. You can even try painting, drawing, or doing DIY projects. These activities are all examples of fun, interactive things to do that do not require leaving the country or driving a far distance. @wilkesbeacon sarah.matarella@wilkes.edu 5 tips for staying safe while soaking up some sun By Katelyn Shaffer Contributing Writer Sunscreen is a great tool to help prevent skin cancer, and it also helps prevent early skin aging and sunburns. The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) recommends sunscreen for anyone who is planning to spend time outside. Below are some helpful tips about how to get the most out of sunscreen to stay safe in the upcoming warm, sunny weather. cause early aging of skin including wrinkles and age spots. UVB rays are considered harmful rays because they cause sunburns. Water resistant does not mean waterproof. Sunscreen that is water resistant will stay on in the water for about 40 minutes. If the bottle says very water resistant, that includes coverage for up to 80 minutes. Water resistant does not mean you do not have to reapply, it just adds extra protection while swimming or sweating. Most people do not use sunscreen appropriately and end up applying only 25-50% of the recommended amount. Sunscreen should be applied on all bare areas of skin exposed to the sun 15 minutes before going outside. The AAD recommends using one ounce, which is one shot glass full, of sunscreen each time you apply. Sunscreen should also be applied every two hours, and after swimming or sweating. There are several types of sunscreens including sprays, lotions, and sticks. Lotions are best because having to rub it into your skin provides best coverage. Sprays are easier to use and take less time, but it is important to follow the directions on the bottle and use enough to benefit. Sticks are good for application around the eyes, and lip balms are also available for the lips. The sun is its hottest from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. In these hours it is best to either seek shade if outside or stay indoors. Covering skin or wearing hats and sunglasses is a good add on method if you need to be outside during these times. Water and sand reflect the damaging rays of the sun, increasing likelihood of sunburns, so take extra precaution while at the beach and use good sunscreen technique. Following these tips this upcoming season will help keep you safe from the sun’s harmful rays and allow for worry-free fun in the sun. 5) Cover skin, and wear a hat and sunglasses in addition to 3) There are pros and cons to 1) Choose an SPF of at least 30. sunscreen. each formulation. SPF 30 blocks 97 percent of the sun’s harmful rays. There is no sunscreen that blocks 100 percent of the rays and coverage only goes up about 1 to 2 percent as SPF increases, whereas cost of sunscreen will increase for a higher SPF. SPF 30 will provide adequate coverage against the sun’s harmful rays as well as save you a little money in the long run. 2) Select “broad” coverage that is water resistant. Broad coverage includes protection against UVA and UVB rays. UVA rays can 4) Apply a generous amount of sunscreen BEFORE going outside. Do you have opinions? Do you wish you had a platform to share them? Contact Andre Spruell to write about them and get them off your chest. andre.spruell@ wilkes.edu �The Beacon - February 27, 2018 Sports COLONELS, Continued from front cover Sports 19 Want your sport covered? Deserve to be Athlete of the Week? Contact the sports editor: Luke.Modrovsky@wilkes.edu coming out on top 90-83. The second game, at Misericordia University in Dallas, Pa., was a much lower scoring game with The third match-up, the MAC Freedom the Cougars barely semifinal, played out almost identically edging the Bulldogs to the second meeting, but with the roles 58-57. reversed. This matchup The game started with a great playoff between DeSales feel, as the Marts Center was packed, filled and Misericordia is with students and Colonels fans dressed also a rematch of last in all white for the white out. Both teams years MAC Freedom seemed to have some butterflies as they championship, struggled to get the games first points. where the Cougars Once Misericordia got the game’s first won 78-75. Both basket, both team’s offenses heated up. Rob teams also had to win Pecorelli (16 points) got the Colonels going, road games to get to helping them keep pace with Jason Kenny the championship, (29 points) and the Cougars. Both teams but Misericordia went shot for shot with each other, keeping was home last the half within six points throughout its year. The last two The Beacon/Nicole Gaetani entirety. Going into halftime, Wilkes was MAC Freedom Marcus Robinson (#10) dives for the ball during Wednesday unable to capitalize on the final possession Championships have night’s game. Wilkes was awarded a time-out. of the half so the Cougars lead 32-31. been decided by The second half picked up where the first The game slipped away from Wilkes as three points and the home team has won half left off with both teams continuing to Misericordia went on a 23-7 run between four straight MAC Freedom Championship exchange blows. Around the halfway point the twelve and four minute marks. The games and six of the previous seven. of the second half, the Cougars defense Colonels trailed 66-53 with just under The Colonels’ season may not be over yet found their rhythm on defense as slowed three minutes left. Wilkes tried to fight even though they were eliminated from the the Colonels’ offense down drastically. their way back but without enough time MAC Freedom tournament. The Colonels With Tre and Misericordia still await an NCAA at-large berth or a Fields (7 points) continuing to score, berth into the ECAC tournament. almost entirely the comeback was eliminating Misericordia 72, Wilkes 58 shot down, and the Wilkes’ star Misericordia (72) -- Jason Kenny 9 9-10 Cougars won 72-58. Marcus Robinson M i s e r i c o r d i a 29, Noah Rivera 5 6-8 16, Tony Harding 4 (7 points) for the advanced to the 5-8 15, Tre’ Fields 2 3-4 7, Alec Rodway 1 entire game, and MAC Freedom 0-0 2, Stone McCreary 1 0-1 3, Tyrell Mann Kenny, who was C h a m p i o n s h i p 0 0-0 0, Patrick Douthit 0 0-0 0. Totals 22 named the MAC with the win, where 23-31 72. Freedom player Wilkes (58) -- Mark Mullins 8 2-2 18, they will play the of the year on DeSales University Rob Pecorelli 7 0-0 16, Zach Brunner 6 Thursday 2/22, Bulldogs. DeSales, 0-0 12, Marcus Robinson 2 2-2 7, Landon moving over to the third seed in the Henry 0 0-0 0, Tommy Bowen 2 0-0 4, guard Pecorelli, tournament, beat Mason Gross 0 1-2 1, Jack Bova 0 0-0 0, holding him to the second seeded Clay Basalyga 0 0-0 0. Totals 25 5-6 58. just five second Halftime -- Misericordia 32-31. The Beacon/Nicole Gaetani Eastern University half points. Three-point goals -- MIS 5 (Kenny 2, Eagles. Mullins (#12) holds his follow-through on a While the The Bulldogs and Harding 2, McCreary); WIL 3 (Pecorelli 2, Colonels were three-point attempt. the Cougars split Robinson). slowed down, the Cougars kept their the season series, with the home team foots on the gas as Kenny picked up 18 winning each game. The game at DeSales @wilkesbeacon second half points, along with 11 rebounds University in Center Valley, Pa., was Benjamin.Mandell@wilkes.edu throughout the game to record the double- an offensive slugfest with the Bulldogs double. Noah Rivera (16 points) also picked up a double-double for the Cougars with 12 rebounds. MBB: Metz named MAC Freedom Coach of the Year By Ben Mandell Asst. Sports Editor The Wilkes University Colonels Men’s Basketball team Head Coach Izzi Metz was named the Middle Atlantic Conference Freedom Coach of the Year. Metz lead the Colonels to an 11-3 conference record and the top seed in the MAC Freedom tournament. A humbled Coach Metz gives a lot of the credit to the players. “The Coach of the Year Award is a reflection of how well these players and assistant coaches performed this season,” Metz said. “I felt great to have some of our players be recognized by the conference.” The Colonels had Marcus Robinson (1st team), Rob Pecorelli (2nd team), and Mark Mullins (Honorable Mention) all receive All-MAC recognitions. This season has been a good one for the Colonels and Coach Metz as they will be expecting four of their starters to return, so another future run at the MAC Freedom title is still in their minds. Following the loss Wednesday to Misericordia, Wilkes has been eliminated from the MAC Freedom tournament but they still have hopes of receiving a berth into the ECAC. “A berth to the ECAC tournament would be great for our program,” Metz said. “We really would like to keep playing postseason basketball.” Editor’s note: At production time, the Colonels were still waiting to hear about their posteason fate in either the NCAA Division III Tournament, or the ECAC Tournament. @wilkesbeacon Benjamin.Mandell@wilkes.edu �Sports The Beacon - February 27, 2018 20 MLAX: Colonels fall short in second half comeback By Alex Kielar said. The faceoffs in the contest were one positive to take away in the loss, as sophomore Evan Stolicker, the Colonel’s main player on the In their second game on the season, the face-off, controlled 14 of the 23 faceoffs he Colonel Men’s Lacrosse team never held a faced. Stolicker proved he could be a huge lead, as their second half comeback fell short asset to the team on faceoffs with this stat line, in what ended up being a 12-7 allowing for the Colonels to be able to get to defeat by the hands of the visiting work on offense and try getting something Marywood University Pacers. going. With Marywood holding a “We certainly have some great weapons in 1-0 lead early in the first quarter, the face-off,” Jaques stated. sophomore attacker John Luna Kachel, assisted by Luna, was able to find assisted by senior attacker Jeremy the back of the net once again to make the Kachel, found the back of the net score 11-4 with 1:29 left in the 3rd quarter. with 12:24 remaining in the 2nd But then only two minutes later, the Pacers quarter. You could certainly see the made it a seven point game again, as Maini chemistry Kachel and Luna have scored his second goal of the game. as the attackers for the Colonels The Colonels then sparked a mini comeback on that play. Junior John Wink is attempt in the final quarter as they got within also another key attacker for the The Beacon/Sean Connelly five points with 9:17 remaining in the game. Colonels as they look to build on their chemistry throughout the Sophomore Cody Geidel (#15) dives to collect the Kachel was a part of two more Colonel goals in the three goals that they scored from 11:37 season. to 9:17. He assisted on goals by Luna, his “I’m looking forward to the ball during Wednesday's game vs. Marywood. chemistry of our three attackers (Kachel, scoreless for almost a solid five minutes, but second of the game, and Wink, his first goal Luna and Wink) developing as the season then the Pacers looked almost unstoppable as of the game, with 10:07 remaining. The other goes,” fourth year Head Coach Curtis Jaques they rattled off seven straight goals starting at goal was scored by senior midfielder Nicholas the 5:49 mark in the 2nd quarter, to make it Ruggiero which went unassisted. said. The Colonels were able to keep the Pacers The Colonels would then end up 11-3 with 1:47 left in the 3rd quarter. The Colonels just really weren’t able to scoreless in the final nine minutes of the surrendering two straight goals to start the second quarter, but then were able to answer execute on defense, as they just couldn’t put game.However, they themselves, were held back with a goal of their own as freshman a stop to the Marywood attack. Marywood’s scoreless as well, as their comeback attempt attacker/midfielder Nico Lorenzo found the attack was led by senior Matt Casto with three fell five goals short as the final was 12-7. Both teams finished the day with 31 shots back of the net with 13:21 left in the first half, goals, sophomore Zach Vaughn and senior total, with 14 shots coming on goal for Wilkes. assisted by Luna. The Colonels would then Rob Maini, each with two goals. “We just need to execute better,” Jaques The Colonels were also able to convert 11-oftrail by only one. Three minutes later, after another goal was scored by Marywood, junior Matthew Bush was able to put the Colonels back within one score of the Pacers, as he scored off an assist from junior JT Weitzel. The Colonels were able to keep Marywood Asst. Sports Editor 18 clears to go along with 46 ground balls to Marywood’s 19-of-27 on clears and 36 ground balls. The Colonels will look to continue improving day in and day out as they prepare for the rest of the season. They will also look to keep games closer and come out with close-game victories. “This is all preparing us for a great season and rest of conference play,” Jacques said. “We expect to be in one, two goal games this year.” The Colonels definitely will look to improve on the defensive side of the ball, and try to limit the damage on shots and shots-on-goal. Marywood 12, Wilkes 7 Marywood `3`5`3`1 -- 12 Wilkes `1`2`1`3 -- 7 Scoring: Marywood (12): Matt Casto (3 goals, 1 assist), Rob Maini (2 goals, 2 assists), Zach Vaughan (2 goals, 1 assist), Jeff Johnsen (2 goals), Luke Shedler (1 goal), Austin Maylor (1 goal), Sean Higgins (1 goal). Wilkes (7): John Luna (2 goals, 2 assists), Jeremy Kachel (1 goal, 3 assists), John Wink (1 goal), Nico Lorenzo (1 goal), Matthew Bush (1 goal), Nicholas Ruggiero (1 goal). Shots -- Wilkes 31, Marywood 31. Saves -- Wilkes 9 (Vinny Biancardi); Marywood 7 (Matt Leen). @wilkesbeacon Alex.Kielar@wilkes.edu Wilkes Winter Sports Schedules Women’s Swimming Wrestling 11/3 vs. Millersville L 24-25 11/4 @ King’s, 10th place 11/11 vs. Suny Cortland, L 20-23 vs. NYU, L 6-34 vs. Hunter College, W 38-6 11/18 vs. Heidelberg, L, 23-28 @ Mount Union, L, 9-33 vs. Alma, W, 34-8 vs. Baldwin Wallace, L, 3-43 vs. Greensboro, W, 31-13 12/2 vs. Southern Virginia ,W, 35-9 vs. McDaniel College, W 25-12 12/8 vs. Elizabethtown, W, 24-19 12/10 @ Stevens Institute, L, 16-29 vs. LIU Post, L, 3-38 12/22 Wilkes Open 1/4 vs. North Central, L, 6-32 vs. Chicago, L, 17-24 vs, Ohio Northern, L, 18-24 1/11 vs. Penn Tech, W, 43-9 vs. Lackawanna College, W, 41-10 1/20 MAC Champ. @ King’s, 3rd Place 1/28 John Reese Duals vs. William & Jefferson, W, 30-19 vs. RIT, W, 22-21 vs. SUNY Oneonta, L , 20-24 2/2 @ College of NJ, L, 6-42 2/3 Messiah Open 2/9 vs. Ithaca, L, 3-40 2/11 vs. King’s, W, 44-6 Men’s Swimming 10/7 vs.William Paterson, L 98-108 10/14 Colonel Sprint Invite, 1st place *10/20 @ Arcadia, L, 44-142 10/21 vs. Mount Saint Mary, W, 152-97 *10/28 vs. Stevenson, W, 117-20 *11/5 @ Lebanon Valley, W, 128-61 vs. Dickinson, L, 88-106 *11/11 vs. FDU-Florham, W, 126-72 11/18, 11/19 Diamond Invite, 5th place *12/3 @ Lycoming, L, 84-173 12/8 vs. PSU-Altoona, W, 110-70 *1/13 @ Misericordia, L, 108-139 *1/20 @ Messiah, L, 65-125 1/27 vs. SUNY-Cobleskill, W 135-86 vs. SUNY-Delhi, W, 155-37 2/3 vs. King’s, L, 68-130 2/15-2/18 MAC Championships *-MAC Home meets @ Wilkes-Barre CYC Record: 7-7 (MAC: 3-5) WREST (Continued): 2/16 vs. Scranton @ King’s, L, 21-23 2/17 vs. Keystone @ Scranton, W, 46-6 Home meets @ Marts Center Record: 12-15 Results through 2/17 10/14 Colonel Sprint Invite, 3rd place *10/20 @ Arcadia, L, 42-136 10/21 vs. Mount Saint Mary’s, L, 79-151 *10/28 vs. Stevenson, L, 61-104 *11/5 @ Lebanon Valley, L, 57-136 vs. Dickinson, 57-111 *11/11 vs. FDU-Florham, L, 77-90 11/18-11/19 Diamond Invite, 9th place *12/3 @ Lycoming, L, 74-164 12/8 vs. PSU-Altoona, L, 85-88 *1/13 @ Misericordia, L, 48-199 *1/20 @ Messiah , L, 46-114 1/27 vs. SUNY Cobleskill, W, 103-85 vs. SUNY-Delhi, W, 102-36 *2/3 vs. King’s, L, 37-155 2/15-2/18 MAC Championships *-MAC Home meets @ Wilkes-Barre CYC Record: 2-11 (MAC: 0-8) MVB (Continued): *4/4 @ Messiah, 7:00 p.m. 4/7 vs. City College of New York, 11:00 a.m. *-MAC Home matches @ Marts Center Record: 5-14 (MAC: 1-4) Men’s Volleyball 1/17 @ Lancaster Bible, L, 1-3 1/19 @ St. John Fisher, L, 0-3 1/20 @ Endicott College, L, 0-3 @ Bard College, W, 3-1 1/24 vs. Loras College, L, 0-3 1/27 vs. Wilson College, L, 0-3 vs. Bard College, W, 3-1 *2/3 @ Stevenson, L, 0-3 *2/8 vs. Messiah, L, 0-3 *2/10 @ Arcadia, L, 1-3 vs. Kean, L 0-3 2/11 vs. Hunter College, L, 0-3 vs. Mount Saint Vincent, L, 0-3 *2/14 vs. Misericordia, W, 3-1 vs. York College, W, 3-0 *2/22 vs. Alvernia, L 0-3 2/23 @ York College, W 3-0 2/25 vs. New Jersey City, L 2-3 vs. Keuka College, L 0-3 *2/28 @ Widener, 7:00 p.m. 3/15 @ Lehman College, 7:00 p.m. *3/17 @ Alvernia, 12:00 p.m. *3/21 vs. Widener, 7:00 p.m. *3/24 vs. Stevenson, 2:00 p.m. *3/27 @ Misericordia, 7:00 p.m. *3/29 vs. Arcadia, 7:00 p.m. �The Beacon - February 27, 2018 Colonel Athletics in brief By Luke Modrovsky Sports Editor Feb. 18 MTEN: Wilkes had several winners in the Drew Invitational. Double winners in singles action were junior Courtney Murphy (8-5 and 8-1), senior Artyom Nabokin (9-7 and 8-2), senior Andrew Neidig (8-5 and 8-2), freshman Larry Scartz (8-2 and 8-4) and junior Jonathan White (9-8 and 8-3). The Colonels also took eight of 14 matches in doubles action. Feb. 21 MLAX: See page 20. MBB: See front cover and page 19. Feb. 22 MVB: Alvernia swept the Colonels (25-17, 25-20, 25-16) in MAC action. Senior Daniel Sales led the attack with eight kills and a .273 hitting percentage. He also notched a teamhigh 11 blocks. Senior Michael Henne also defended a career-high 10 digs. Feb. 23 WREST: After one day of action at the NCAA Southeast Regionals, seniors Matt Grossmann and Josh Evans scored semifinal appearances. Junior John Ritter, sophomore Matthew Judge and junior Ashton Gyenizs awaited their consolation round battles in hopes of an NCAA qualification. MVB: Wilkes defeated York College (NY) for a second time in 10 days (25-14, 2511, 25-21). Senior Dylan Smith and Brian Sports Schumacher had career high days with 11 and 10 kills, respectively. Senior Daniel Sales rounded out the stat sheet with a season-high 22 assists. Schumacher also posted a career high of three aces. Teamwise, the Colonels also tied their season-high of 15 aces, that was set in their first meeting with York. Feb. 24 WREST: (See page 21 for Grossmann.) Evans posted a top-six finish, but missed an opportunity at an NCAA berth. He began the day with an 11-3 major decision loss to the eventual champion Gregory Warner in the semifinals, but battle back for a pin in 2:26 to reach the third place match. He lost in sudden victory. Ritter and Gyenizs also finished in the top-six, but were also unable to secure a national bid. Grossmann, Evans, Ritter and Gyenizs were all able to secure Academic All-American awards. MLAX: Wilkes scored their first victory of the season in rout fashion against Keystone College (14-3). Senior Jeremy Kachel notched his first career hat-trick. MVB: The Colonels lost a heartbreaker to visiting New Jersey City University (2517, 24-26, 25-20, 14-25, 13-15) in their final tri-match of the season. Wilkes also hosted Kekua College and fell in straight sets (16-25, 22-25, 23-25). The Colonels posted a team best, season-high 50 digs in the five-set loss. @wilkesbeacon Luke.Modrovsky@wilkes.edu WREST: Grossmann gets back to NCAA tournament By Luke Modrovsky Sports Editor One might have looked at the past NCAA Division III Wrestling tournament brackets in the past two years and noticed there was a notable name missing. The 2015 National Champion at 133 pounds was absent from NCAA glory for the past two years. Now, senior Matt Grossmann is back for a second time. “It’s been a journey. There’s definitely been some highs and lows in-between,” said Grossmann reflecting on his past four years. Grossmann will hit the mat for the final time in his wrestling career when he travels to Cleveland, Ohio for 2018 NCAA Division III Championships on Mar. 9 and 10. The journey, however, almost never happened at all. He had reached the semifinal round and was one win away from “dancing” but was turned away. The semifinal match featured a tight battle between Grossmann and Zach Bylykbashi of Washington and Lee. The match would not be without any controversy. After leading 4-2 late in the third period, Grossmann was just seconds away from securing a spot in the finals. Bylykbashi scored a takedown to tie the match, but in a flurry of action, Grossmann appeared to lock up a cradle, scoring a minimum of an escape point, or a reversal, along with back points. The initial ruling on the mat was no points awarded for Grossmann. After a series of boos from the crowd, some of the loudest of the day, the officials took it upon themselves to utilize the video replay system before Wilkes went to challenge. After review, the ruling on the mat stood, which would eventually force overtime. Grossmann lost in sudden victory, 6-4. Grossmann battled back in the consolation semifinals by taking a 5-4 thriller over King’s Jacob Taylor. He won the third place match as well by defeating Zachary Rainess of Greensboro to earn his second career NCAA qualification. “He’s a champion for a reason,” noted Laudenslager. “He found a way to get it done even when he was losing in matches.” Grossman said he looks forward to this year’s preparation with “great workout partners,” senior Josh Evans, senior Jake Dimarsico, senior Billy Bicci and assistant coach Guesseeppe Rea. @wilkesbeacon Luke.Modrovsky@wilkes.edu Wilkes Winter Sports Schedules Women’s Basketball 11/15 @ Rutgers-Camden, L, 54-83 11/17 vs. Marywood, W, 70-59 11/18 vs. U. of Scranton, L, 43-78 11/21 vs. PSU Wilkes-Barre, W, 72-51 11/30 @ Moravian, L, 57-80 12/4 @ Rutgers-Newark, L, 43-59 12/5 vs. Valley Forge, W, 89-76 12/7 vs. PSU-Schuylkill, L, 56-61 12/9 vs. Juniata, L, 44-77 *1/3 @ FDU-Florham, L, 59-90 *1/6 vs. Manhattanville, L, 38-93 1/8 @ PSU-Hazleton, W, 93-79 *1/10 @ Delaware Valley, L, 71-83 *1/13 @ Eastern, L, 79-93 *1/17 vs. DeSales, L. 36-101 *1/20 vs. King’s, L, 59-75 1/22 @Alvernia, L, 60-65 *1/24 @ Misericordia, L, 33-89 *1/27 vs. Delaware Valley, L, 61-67 *1/31 vs. FDU-Florham, L, 63-104 *2/3 @Manhattanville, L, 45-63 *2/7 @ DeSales, L, 46-89 *2/10 vs. Misericordia, L, 54-87 *2/13 @ King’s, L, 49-82 *2/17 vs. Eastern, L, 68-81 *-MAC Freedom Home games @ Marts Center Record: 4-21 (MAC-Freedom: 0-14) Results through 2/25 Men’s Basketball 11/15 vs. PSU-Hazleton, W, 83-58 11/18 @ Elizabethtown, W, 86-75 11/21 vs. PSU-WB, W, 74-65 11/25 @ Marywood, L, 64-74 11/26 @ U. of Scranton, W-52-45 11/29 @ Drew, W, 87-80 12/2 vs. Messiah, L, 64-67 12/5 vs. Clarks Summit, W, 86-64 12/19 @ Albright, L, 65-72 12/28 @ Hiram, L, 85-94 12/29 @ Norwich, W, 97-74 *1/3 @ FDU-Florham, W, 75-52 *1/6 vs. Mahattanville, W, 73-68 *1/10 @ Delaware Valley, W 78-69 *1/13 @ Eastern, L, 76-91 *1/17 vs. Desales, W, 72-66 21 *1/20 vs. King’s, W, 76-64 *1/24 @ Misericordia, W, 87-82 (OT) *1/27 vs. Delaware Valley, W, 58-57 *1/31 vs. FDU-Florham, W, 86-59 *2/3 @ Manhattanville, L, 63-73 *2/7 @ Desales, W, 72-67 *2/10 vs. Misericordia, W, 86-72 *2/13 @ King’s, W, 101-72 *2/17 @ Eastern, L, 66-69 x-*2/21 vs. Misericordia, L 58-72 *-MAC Freedom Home games @ Marts Center Record: 18-8 (MAC-Freedom: 11-3) x-MAC Freedom Semifinals Results through 2/25 �The Beacon - February 27, 2018 Sports 22 Getting to know... Mason Gross Senior Basketball Player The Beacon: Male Athlete of the Week 2/12 - 2/18 Why Mason Gross was selected: Mason Gross led all Colonel bench players with 15 points, six assists, and seven rebounds in a win against King’s, and on Senior Day Feb. 17, Mason worked the board once again with 10 total rebounds in a loss against Eastern. Name: Mason Gross Year: Senior Major: Biology Minor: Secondary Education Hometown: Hughestown, Pennsylvania High School: Pittston Area Position: Forward Driving force for your decision to come to Wilkes? Wilkes allowed me to enter into a great science program while also allowing me to continue my playing career. It also was close enough to home to allow my family to see all of my games. Post graduation plans in terms of a career? I plan on teaching high school biology as well as coaching basketball. The Beacon/Nicole Gaetani Other interests or hobbies off of the court? Playing Fortnite and beating Zach Brunner in NBA 2k18. Most influential person in your life? My parents. Favorite building on campus? The Marts Center. A quote you live your life by? “We cannot change the cards we are dealt, just how we play the game.” What came first? The chicken or the egg? The egg. What does “Be Colonel” mean to you? “Be Colonel” means that you are striving to be the best you can be every day. What can you say to reflect on your basketball career now that it’s over? Now that I can look back on my career, I can say I definitely made the right decision to come to Wilkes. I had the opportunity to play for an amazing head coach as well as four other assistant coaches throughout my career that have taught me many things that go beyond the game of basketball. I was also fortunate enough to play with some amazing players who I am lucky enough to call life long friends. Editor’s note : T hi s year’s Athlete of the Week i s nar rowed dow n to t wo Edit candidates by the spor t s staf f. T he t wo f inal candidates are then voted on candida by pee rs u sing a Tw ite r poll @ Wilkes B eacon by peers Additionally, at the e nd of the acade mic year, we w ill post a reader poll Addit to row n an “Athlete of the Year” . to ccrown What are your thoughts on how the program looks now that you are graduating? I think the ceiling for the program is very high. I believe the program has made strides every year Coach Metz has been here and I don’t see any reason that should change. The team still has great players currently and will continue to recruit great players. I expect them to have the same success for many years to come. When/Why did you first begin playing? I have been playing for as long as I can remember. I think the first shot I ever made was on a Fisher-Price hoop. What was your favorite memory from your four years? Hitting a game winning shot against #14 Hope my Junior year in Ohio. If you could have dinner with a famous person from the past, who would it be? Randy Pausch. If you could have dinner with a famous person from the past, who would it be? Randy Pausch. Favorite meal to eat on campus? Omelette for breakfast Favorite professor? Mr. Richards Anyone to give a shout-out to? Every member of the Bullet Club, the Goon Squad, and Wilkes Basketball’s biggest fans, Buck Schwab and James Emmett What is one last piece of advice you would like to give to the underclassman as you leave the program? Continue to work hard and believe in what the coaches are putting forward. Trust the process. -Complied by Alex Kielar, Asst. Sports Editor �Sports The Beacon - February 27, 2018 Getting to know... 23 Nicole Farrell Senior Basketball Player The Beacon: Female Athlete of the Week 2/12 - 2/18 Why Nicole Farrell was selected: Nicole Farrel led the Colonels in total rebounds with eight in a loss at King's and also totaled seven boards in a loss in the season finale on Senior Day against Eastern. Name: Nicole Farrell Year: Senior Major: Elementary & Early Childhood Ed Minor: Reading Hometown: Blairstown, N.J. High School: North Warren Regional HS Position: Forward Driving force for your decision to come to Wilkes? Wilkes had a great education department that allowed me to become certified in special education in my undergrad as opposed to graduate school. I also loved the campus as soon as I visited. Post graduation plans in terms of a career? I intend on returning home to New Jersey where I will look for a teaching job in local school districts. Favorite building on campus? Breiseth. What came first? The chicken or the egg? The chicken, obviously. What can you say to reflect on your basketball career now that it’s over? Four years came and went pretty quickly. I made some great friends and had a lot of fun. I’m sad that it is over, but I’m so happy I had the experience. When/Why did you first begin playing? I started playing in third grade. Basketball has always been a big sport in my family so it was only natural that I would at some point too. What was your favorite memory from your 4 years? We won a tough game against Valley Forge this season after losing Catey one of our key players, in the first quarter. We all played really well together and worked as a team. It was one of the most fun games we played, especially since we lost to them last year. What are your thoughts on how the program looks now that you are graduating? There is a lot of talent in the younger girls that will go a long way for the next few seasons. Other interests or hobbies off of the court? Off the court I am usually watching Netflix, hanging out with my friends, or going home to spend time with family. Most influential person in your life? My family is a pretty big influence on me as a whole. A quote you live your life by? Go with the flow. What does “Be Colonel” mean to you? To me, “Be Colonel” means that a person is willing to go above and beyond to help others. If you could have dinner with a famous person from the past, who would it be? Dwight K. Schrute Coke or Pepsi? Pepsi all the way. Favorite meal to eat on campus? Buffalo chicken cheese steak from Grille Works. Anyone to give a shout-out to? Catherine Grace McFadden and Jamie Florence Campbell. What is one last piece of advice you would like to give to the underclassman as you leave the program? You won’t remember the score of the game, but you will remember the friends and memories that you have made. Four years goes by quick so just make the most of it. -Complied by Alex Kielar, Asst. Sports Editor Editor’s year’s Athlete rowed dow n to Editor's note: note: Thi Thiss year's Athlete of of the the Week Week iiss nar narrowed down to two two candiates t s staf f. The f inal candidates candiates by by the the spor sports staff. The two two final candidates are are then then voted voted on on by by peers sing aa Tw it ter poll poll @WilkesB eacon. eers uusing Twitter @WilkesBeacon. Additionally, year, we ill post post aa reader poll to Additionally, at at the the end end of of the the academic academic year, we w will reader poll to ccrown row n an an “Athlete "Athlete of o the the Year”. Year". Submitted Photo �The Beacon - February 27, 2018 24 I SPEND YOUR SUMMER WISELY Take classes for just $520 per credit Many classes are held online so you can enjoy your break from home while getting ahead in your studies. And with start dates in May, June or July, classes conveniently fit your summer plans. Three-week presession May 21 to June 8 Full session May 21 to Aug. 17 Nine-week session June 11 to Aug. 14 Summer session I June 11 to July 13 Summer session II July 16 to Aug. 17 Make an appointment with your advisor and visit www.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 2018 February 7th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2018 February 7 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/69836ffa2b4df8e56506fbb67e04666b.pdf f4a92b57897f683f4612c7415759f7ee PDF Text Text IHIIE B BIEAC T~ HE EAC N The Beacon - February 13, 2018 Est. 1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member Volume 71, Issue 13 The news of today reported by the journalists of tomorrow. Allan Hamilton Dickson Spring Writer Series hosts first speaker News Writer The Beacon/Steffen Horwath Alex Burns discussed topics such as his love for Shakespeare and writing plays. where were we 400 years ago and how have dynamics evolved.” Recently, the director created a contemporary take on the musical “My Fair Lady,” and said that because of the rise of the “MeToo” movement, the play had new complex meanings. “You wouldn’t usually see ‘My Fair Lady’ as a war cry of the patriarchy. It really created this amazing space of ownership of language and the exploration of romance coming out of abuse and the need for abuse in women’s education and is censorship appropriate,” Burns said. Submitted / Michelle Lehman The Wilkes University English Department hosted their first writer of the Allan Hamilton Dickson Spring Writer Series of 2018 last week. Alex Burns, founding director of Quintessence Theatre group in Philadelphia, spoke on Tuesday to staff and students about his journey as a director and his motivations and reasons for creating contemporary versions of classical plays. Burns has directed 30 shows with Quintessence, but has also directed at the Arden Theatre, Trinity Shakespeare Festival and the Shakespeare Theatre. During the day, Burns delivered workshops to English literature and theatre students. Dr. Mischelle Anthony, a professor and chair of the English Department, introduced the writer at the start of the evening event. “Alex Burns is here because at one point, some Wilkes University faculty and students went down to see his production of Othello,” she said. She added, “I wept twice during the (performance) and I’m not an easy crier. So I was shocked I was weeping over the production of Othello that had very minimal staging — the production of that play, it was so impressive. I’m a regular theater-goer now because of Alex’s vision.” At the start of his talk, Burns talked about his experience in a British all-boys school, and how that affected his relationship with William Shakespeare. He continued that his exposure to the theatre in the UK really inspired him: “One of the places I felt most at home was in the theatre. The stories of these plays were exciting and thrilling, the focus was all on the language, not on the acting.” “I never had that moment of thinking that Shakespeare was this thing you had to meet in a classroom as a piece of written text.” Burns continued, “For me it was only something that you just learned and spoke aloud and it was something you felt in your body, the action of the words and the meter was a force, and the beat and the energy.” Burns spoke about his horror when he returned to the U.S. at the age of 16 and his classmates didn’t have the same appreciation for the 17th century playwright: “They thought this was a really boring thing to study, not a blood sport where you can run around in a dress with a sword covered in blood.” The director told the audience that the classics have strong relevance to contemporary times. “Truly none of the questions we are asking and none of the things we are struggling with as human beings and people have really evolved or changed at all since the time Shakespeare was writing, and that’s really sad to say,” he said. Burns added: “During moments of great social change like the one we’re experiencing right now, I think it’s more important than ever to look to the stories of the past and see Professor receives fourth patent, page 4 Wilkes Colonel builds her own business, page 7 In the Q&A section of the event, Rebecca Voorhees, an English major, said: “Your rendition of ‘My Fair Lady’ reminded me of a play which made people very angry at the end. I read an article which just talked about audience, which was disturbing but so important.” Burns responded: “I don’t want to create a theater that doesn’t reflect the world in which we live.” @wilkesbeacon megan.stanley@wilkes.edu The Beacon/Luke Modrovsky By Megan Stanley Meet the Major: Mechanical Engineering, page 17 MBB: Postseason berth locked up against rival Misericordia, page 22 �News News The Beacon - February 13, 2018 2 News Have a breaking story or a press release to send? Contact the news editor: cabrini.rudnicki@wilkes.edu LEAP Program Clothing Drive Wilkes University’s LEAP program will be holding a clothing drive and collecting all used clothing for those in need. There will be a clothing drop off box in the SUB lounge on the first floor of the Henry Student Union Building. For any questions contact Zawadi through email at Nshimirimana.zawadi@wilkes.edu. Beacon Briefs Compiled by Maddie Davis Free Tickets for Horward Gospel Choir Students can recieve free tickets to an upcoming performance by Wanted: Interns for Wilkes Alumni Political Campaign the Horward Gospel Choir on Sat., Feb. 17 at 7 p.m. The Interfaith Anthony Bartoli ’15 is looking for those who are interested in a Office, which is located on the second floor of the SUB, has a limited political internship to help with his campaign running for State number of tickets. It is first-come, first-serve basis. Email kristin. Representative of the 118th District. If you are interested please osipower@wilkes.edu for more information. email jon@votebartoli.com and attach resumes and plans to set up an interview. Join SOL for Solo Amor On Feb. 15, from 6 to 9 p.m, the Student Organization of Latinos Come out and run in the upcoming Glow Run and the Multicultural Student Coalition will be holding Solo Amor, On April 13 at 7 p.m, the Office of Residence Life will be hosting an event celebrating self-love and embracing Black History Month. “Glow Through the Darkness,” a 5th Annual Glow Run 5K which The event, which will take place on the first floor of the Student raises proceeds for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Union Building will featuring discussion, food and self-love crafts Online registration and more information will be released soon. and activities. NOTE Fragrances Experience Scholarships Available through the Alumni Association On Feb. 18, Student Development will be taking students to NOTE If a parent or grandparent of yours graduated from Wilkes Fragrances in Scranton to a create-your-own perfume workshop. University you may qualify for Wilkes University Alumni Scholarship A shuttle will leave the Student Union Building at noon. Seats are that is now accepting applicants. Apply through the Wilkes Alumni limited, and can be signed up for at the Info Desk. Sign up is $5. Website to see if you qualify before the Feb. 23 deadline. FOR RENT DREAM RENTALS APARTMENTS AVAILABLE FOR JUNE, 2018 www. Dream Rentals. net Call Jim (570) 288-3375 Editor’s note: Due to a campus closure on Wednesday, Feb. 7, Wilkes University’s Student Government did not hold its weekly meeting. Student government notes will continue in next week’s edition of The Beacon. table of contents news................2 life, a&e...........7 spread............12 opinion..........14 sports............19 �The Beacon - February 13, 2018 News 3 Black History Month lecture series: Straight Outta History By Maddie Davis Asst. News Editor Wilkes-Barre’s NAACP Branch #2306 is bringing Straight Outta History as a part of the black history month lecture series. Partnering with Wilkes University’s Multicultural Student Coalition, Action Together NEPA, and Sociology professor Dr. Andrew Wilczak to bring three events to campus on Feb. 12, 19 and 26 all held at 6 p.m. at the Ballroom on the second floor of the Henry Student Center. “Every night has its own purpose,” said Wilczak. “I wanted to try to come up with a diverse number of topics.” The three events will highlight key aspects of black history that are not focused on in classrooms. “We want people to come away with different things every night,” said Wilczak. The first event, on Feb. 12, will feature Wilkes University’s Santana Velez. Velez will hold a discussion about the history of rap and hip-hop music and how the music has impacted American culture. The discussion will cover the importance of black music from songs of slavery sung to secretly communicate between each other. It will also cover the genre of jazz, influential rappers like 2pac, Kendrick Lamar and more. “Black music has always had this greater political level than a lot of other music in American culture,” said Wilczak. “It’s always drawn attention to social problems.” “[The purpose] is to foster dialogue, things you can identify and relate to like the hip hop discussion, everyone likes music,” said Geraldine Ojukwu, Junior Political Science major. On Feb. 19, the event will screen the documentary 13th that focuses on the abuse of the loophole in the 13th amendment, which abolished slavery, with the modern day mass incarceration of the black population. On Feb. 26, the event will show a biographical drama about a young Thurgood Marshall as a lawyer before becoming a Supreme Court Justice. The story describes the trial where Marshall is representing a black man charged with sexual assault of a white woman. “I think it’s a great opportunity to shine light on black culture,” said Gianna Brown sophomore criminology and sociology major. “The whole point of the event is just to bring attention to certain aspects of popular black culture, like music and what is going on with police brutality,” said Ojukwu. “I think its a cool way for people to get together, have fun, discuss a little watch a little bit of movie and get educated,” added Ojukwu. “We all think black history month or civil rights and automatically think of MLK. Its superficial; it just allows us to kind of skip over the fact that ‘hey there are other ways we can look at culture, appreciate it, and celebrate it,’” she said. Wilczak and those sponsoring the event also plan to have voter registration booths to urge people to make a change. Wilczak has recently found himself driven by injustice and wants those who attend the event to understand they too can make a difference in their community no matter their age. “I hope that the campus community can come away with a sliver of it, a fraction of what I think about everyday,” he said. @wilkesbeacon madelynn.davis@wilkes.edu NAACP WIikes-Barre Branch 112306 Presents ~ii ►lJtA:ii (lljifJ HtSTORV As Part of its Black History Month Serles e♦fj: 13 ►~ :::fJ r;j :!3~ f;l iI!~! :::fJ Wilk:es University Herry Student Center Ballroom Monday Feb 12th ~ 6:00 PM Join us for a discussion of the history of rap & hip-hop an the impcrtance of black music \n Amencan culture. Presented by Santana Velez_ Sponsored by WIikes-Barre NAACP branch u2306, the Wilkes University Multicultural Student Coalition. and Action Together NEPA Courtesy of Dr. Andrew Wilczak The events’ purpose is to bring light to issues of black history. Sordoni Art Gallery holds first ‘Art in Context’ lunchtime lecture By Cabrini Rudnicki News Editor On Feb. 6, the Sordoni Art Gallery hosted the first of its “Art in Context” lunchtime lecture series. The gallery featured Dr. Ellen Newell of the psychology department at Wilkes, lecturing on the topic ‘Sparking Change? A Discussion of the Effectiveness and the Consequences of the #MeToo Campaign.’ The lecture occured at noon in the gallery. The audience was encouraged to bring food and refreshments. Newell’s lecture focused on her and Dr. Jennifer Thomas’ psychological research. “The big question since I started my research has been sexism: how do we deal with it? We have two choices. One, we can ignore it and pretend it doesn’t exist, or two, we can face it head on,” Newell explained. Dr. Newell performed an experiment which gave subjects a test on their belief in the meritocracy, or the American Dream, then made them give an impromptu speech in front of a fake group of judges. One group of subjects was given a judge with a sexist belief system, the other was given a judge with a neutral one. The subjects were tested for biological signs of stress, as well as gendered speech. While the research found a variety of interesting statistics, the main focus was how a high belief in the meritocracy created less stress in women when facing the sexist judge. This lead to a conclusive chart which pointed out that feminism often led to activism, but also led to high levels of stress. “I hypothesize that there is high stress because there’s a charge here,” she explained. “It’s your job to take care of these problems. It opens you up to further discrimination and sexism with people who may disagree with you.” When high belief in meritocracy was added to the chart, there was considerably less stress. However, as Dr. Mia Briceño later pointed out, the belief in the American dream and feminism often do not coincide together. “You have to believe in the meritocracy to feel less stress in the model,” asked Dr. Briceño. “But isn’t that denial?” Due to this, Dr. Newell also found that having a belief of your own sense of control, rather than the belief in the world’s sense of justice, will also reduce stress created through activism. Dr. Newell and Dr. Thomas plan to expand the research to beyond the Wilkes campus and do a survey of NEPA, and then eventually a nationwide study. Students and faculty were amazed by the findings of the research. Junior psychology student Kelly Barnefiher gave her opinion of the lecture. “I wish I had a copy of that powerpoint to show everyone I met,” said Barnefiher. The Beacon/Megan Stanley The lecture, held by Dr. Ellen Newell, was held in the Sordoni Art Gallery. The series was created to provide an about contemporary issues. One of the pieces opportunity to discuss important social is inspired by the Harvey Weinstein scandal.” and political issues related to the current Two more lectures are planned for this art exhibit, ‘The Bones of Us Hunger for semester. On Feb. 5, Dr. Laurie Sterling Nothing’ by Angela Fraleigh, which opened of King’s College will be holding a lecture in January. titled, ‘My Beautiful Fur: Women, Beasts and Heather Sincavage, the gallery director, The Fairy Tale.’ The last lecture will be held spoke of the lecture series. Feb. 27 on ‘(Re)Reading Violence: Intimate “The lecture series in itself were inspired Aggressions in Literature’ by Dr. Mischelle by a lot of [Angela Fraleigh’s] content and a Anthony and Dr. Chad Stanley. All lectures lot of what she looks at for inspiration, and are at noon in the art gallery, and are free to the consideration that she made when she the public. created her artwork.” “If you look around here,” said Sincavage, @wilkesbeacon gesturing around the gallery, “Some of them cabrini.rudnicki@wilkes.edu look a bit historical, but she’s speaking a lot �The Beacon - February 13, 2018 4 News Campus suffers shutdown of video game networks, bitcoin mining By Megan Stanley News Writer Over the past few weeks, the Wilkes University IT system has faced some issues, including a shutdown of the PSN network and potential Bitcoin mining. At the start of the semester the gaming network for PlayStation and XBox went down, leaving students unable to play. Jon Carlin, Director of Network and Technical Infrastructure at Wilkes University, said that a piece of malware, computer software that is intended to damage computer systems, was detected on the network which got the network blocked. “They detected that someone was intentionally [creating malware] or maybe somebody had a piece of malware on their computer that they might not know about. We’re probably leaning to it being a piece of malware because I’d like to hope our students aren’t doing malicious stuff,” Carlin said. During the five days it took to fix the block, Carlin said “There were a bunch of students that were very helpful and emailed me straightaway, we’re greatly appreciative to the students who responded quickly to questions to try to test things out.” “We were on the phone for two days with people from Cisco, and even they were having a hard time trying to figure out the block.” Carlin added. “We’re appreciative that the students were very patient with that.” A student who wished to remain anonymous said “I was starting to get in my groove in Rocket League and when the network went down for so long it really hurt my progress. It was really an inconvenience. We could watch Netflix so it wasn’t too bad but it was really exciting when it [the gaming network] came back on.” While the PSN network is back up and running, Carlin told The Beacon that the issue isn’t quite fixed. Whilst IT now knows how to fix the issue, they don’t know why it keeps happening. “I don’t want to mess with it and have people complain, so I’ll bring my Xbox in and have a look, hopefully we can solve it and if it fails over people won’t even notice,” he said. Recently, rumours have arisen that some students have been Bitcoin mining, which might explain the situation. Bitcoin, a cryptocurrency and worldwide payment system, that has no central bank or single administrator. Bitcoin mining is a process that requires a lot of processing power. Bitcoin miners keep the Bitcoin network secure by approving transactions. According to bitcoinmining.com, this “ensures fairness while keeping the Bitcoin network stable, safe and secure.” However, because the process requires a lot of electricity and WiFi, this presents some potential issues for the university if students are Bitcoin mining in their residence halls. “It is a cost to the university. Is it fair that someone is making money by causing expense which would cause the university to increase revenue somewhere? ... and unfortunately, like most universities, that would be tuition or some other thing,” Carlin said. Connie Lee, a sophomore nursing major who used to use Bitcoin, but did not engage in mining, said “I used it at the time because it was the easiest way to make money, it was the newest fad and I wanted to get involved.” However, Lee’s experience with Bitcoin was not a positive one. “I got greedy and lost a lot of money because it was growing and a lot of countries started regulating it,” she said. Regarding the question of whether anyone is Bitcoin mining on campus, Carlin said it was complicated. “They’re hard to find. We’re looking at it from two folds: is any of the malware coming in used for mining cryptocurrency? If they do get in, how do we make sure those people don’t make money off anybody here? Unfortunately, a lot more new things are coming in in terms of malware and viruses. So, we’ll look into it and see if we see anything,” he said. Carlin wants to encourage students to get anti-virus software on their devices. “I don’t believe we require students to protect from malware and have protection on their computers, but it’s good practice to have stuff like that,” he said. He stated that whilst the university network protects devices connected from malware, once students go outside of campus devices are left unprotected. “Malware is not just targeting Windows, Macs are vulnerable too,” Carlin said. Next year, the university will start using the Colonel network, which is available now for students to use, instead of the Guest and Student Networks. Carlin told The Beacon that the hope is when everyone is on the same network, once a piece of malware is detected on a student’s device an email can be sent to ask that individual to run a security scan on their device, because one piece of malware “is basically giving people back doors to your files.” @wilkesbeacon megan.stanley@wilkes.edu Mechanical Engineering professor patents fourth invention By Jacqueline Kurovsky News Writer A love of creativity and new ideas has led one Wilkes faculty member to patent his fourth invention. Dr. Edward T. Bednarz III, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering, recently patented his “System for Identifying the Magnitude and Position of a Load within a Weight Area of a Beam,” also called a force transducer. Bednarz began formulating the invention while working as an engineer for the United States Armed Forces. At the time, he was working towards his Ph.D and developed the invention alongside advisor Dr. Weidong Zhu. Bednarz said the invention went hand-in hand with his dissertation. The concept came about when considering a method for getting tanks across enemies’ bridges damaged by military fire. “The goal [of the invention] was to answer how much force a tank put on a bridge,” said Bednarz. “It’s basically a system that turns a bridge into a scale.” As this invention was part of his dissertation, Bednarz said he did a lot of the work on his own but also worked with a patent lawyer who turned the patent application into “legal speak.” As he was working with engineers, the patent lawyer had a technical background and was able to bridge the gap between the technical and legal aspects. Bednarz said the rest is a waiting game that depends on the review from the patent office. Often, claims in the application will require further explanation. Bednarz said this particular patent application took more than four years to be approved. Because the government owns the rights to this invention, Bednarz does not have control over how it is used. He said he hopes to see it applied to large-scale projects. This concept of giving broader uses to inventions created as specialty items extends to Bednarz’s other patents. These include a safety brace for a radar antenna and a deflection plate for a portable dynamometer. Bednarz has also invented with the help of students. His third patent was for an adjustable wheelchair, which he formulated with four Wilkes students and his wife, Heather. Bednarz says they own the rights to this invention and may look to get it licensed. Bednarz has a patent pending on a fifth invention, the idea for which came from a group of engineering students and his wife. It is a pressure redistribution system for those who are partially paralyzed. The invention was designed to help prevent pressure sores which come from sitting in one spot for too long. Bednarz said he hopes for The Beacon / Steffen Horwath Dr. Edward T. Bednarz III sits with the certificate for his fourth patent. a patent as this system has great commercialuse value. Autumn Warner is one student who worked with Bednarz on formulating this system. She called Bednarz the driving force behind taking it from a school project to a patent-pending invention. “He created an atmosphere that let us all use our strengths with this project and create something that all of us are proud of,” she said. Student Robert Moyer added that a critical part of the project was the guidance and input from Bednarz. Moyer calls him one of the most gifted teachers he’s ever been around. “I think anyone in our group would agree that any time we were stuck ... Dr B’s wisdom and experience got us past any obstacle,” he said. As a young engineering student, it was the prospect of changing the world that led Bednarz to start inventing. This motivation has not faded. “I am absolutely going to keep inventing,” Bednarz said, “probably until I’m 80 years old.” @wilkesbeacon jacqueline.kurovsky@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - February 13, 2018 News Wilkes welcomes four Panamanian diplomats By Maddie Davis Asst. News Editor Wilkes University and Panama’s Department of Foreign Affairs, or MIRE (Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Panamá), have partnered up to send diplomats from Panama to further their education here in America. As a part of the Latin American and Caribbean Initiative, Wilkes University has built a relationship with the country of Panama and has established the Meduca program within the past two years. This program has helped public school teachers from Panama come to America to learn English and the American culture to use in their schools back home. Since this program has developed to help make Panamanian schools more bilingual, Wilkes and Panama have furthered their relationship to begin a new program to bring Panamanian diplomats in for a semester. Specifically, the diplomats from MIRE expand their english speaking skills here at Wilkes University as well as taking classes that focus on Political Science and international relationships. This spring semester there are four students who have come to Wilkes as a part of this relationship between the diplomatic academy of Panama’s MIRE. Their backgrounds of work and education range from bachelors to masters degrees in various majors. These diplomats come here for professional development purposes to bring back to Panama and use them in their various diplomatic positions. Linda Luque Nunez is a Public Relations Official in Panama and is one of the students who have come to Wilkes University this semester as a part of this program. She has a Masters in Business Administrations. At Wilkes, Linda has also become apart of the Department of Diversity in her semester here. “Here there is a lot of diversity, and I love that,” said Linda. Francisco Javier Marquez Vega is an international analyst in Panama and is in charge of the Diplomacy Culture Department. Francisco has degrees in Tourism as well as Culture from the University of Panama. “For me it’s very important and interesting to understand the American society,” said Fransico, “I am really enjoying this time here, it is very nice because it is my first time in the United States.” Aileem Itzel Mejia Jovane works in the Department of Human Rights and has a masters in International Protection of Human Rights from the University of Alcalá in Spain, and a major in Law and Political Science. “I can share what I learned with my colleagues, and just share the experience [of Wilkes],” said Aileem. “It’s really interesting,” answered Aileem about how Wilkes differs from Panama. Mario Alberto Morales Lopez is the fourth and final student that has joined the Wilkes University campus this spring as a part of the program. Mario has a degree in Law, Courtesy of Linda Luque Nunez From left to right; Francisco Javier Marquez Vega, Linda Luque Nunez, Wilkes University Senior Vice President/ Provost Dr. Anne Skleder, Aileem Itzel Mejia Jovane, and Mario Alberto Morales Lopez. Engineering, and Computer Science and is very experienced in his field. Dr. Andrew Miller, advisor of these students and Wilkes Political Science professor, also takes time out of his summer to teach for a week in Panama as a part of this partnership. “You are able to have students in class, in an International Relations class, that are literally International Relations professionals,” said Dr. Miller. “You try to make it good for them, but also good for Wilkes students to have this opportunity to interact with people that work with international relations out in the field.” “The program is designed so they have full immersion experience on an American campus, the opportunity to learn more; especially on courses that have to do with the American government and institutions to add to their perspective,” said Rosi Ponce Executive Director of International Engagement. The program takes the students to visit UN Panamanian representatives, the Panamanian representative in the organization of American States, and the Panamanian Embassy. It also welcomes them to join many of the opportunities and organizations on Wilkes’ campus. “[The program] is a little bit of the theory from classrooms, but also a program that is enhanced with other opportunities for them to do a little bit more of the practical side of the program.” said Ponce. For the future, Rosi Ponce has a hopeful outlook for the program to help further our 5 relationship with Panama with Dr. Miller and the Dean of the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, Dr. Paul Riggs to send Wilkes students to intern at MIRE in Panama. “We hope to promote not just students from Panama coming to us, but creating opportunities for American students to be there,” said Ponce. “From my perspective, as a staff member, I think that they have not only benefited from the expertise of Dr. Miller and other faculty that they are interacting with. I believe that one of the most rewarding experiences is being able to make friends and interact with our students. On the flipside it has been a very positive experience for our students and faculty to be working with them as they bring a completely fresh and different respective to class,” said Ponce. “This office is all about empowering and inspiring; we are trying to do our best for the student who come here so they can take the most of this program and other programs that we have,” added Nik Baliakin, Graduate Assistant of the Office of International Engagement. In the Fall 2018 semester there will be two more MIRE diplomatic students who will join Wilkes’ campus. @wilkesbeacon madelynn.davis@wilkes.edu Courtesy of Linda Luque Nunez From left to right; Linda Luque Nunez, President Patrick F. Leahy, Aileem Itzel Mejia Jovane, and Mario Alberto Morales Lopez. �News The Beacon -February 6, 2018 Accounting students offer free income tax preparation Beacon Staff Reports Accounting students will get a little extra industry practice, while students and members of the community will get a little extra free help this tax season through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program. Students will be assisting taxpayers with less than $54,000 in yearly household income file their basic federal, state and local tax returns, according to a press release. The assistance will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Feb. 17 and 24 in Room 134 of University Center on Main (UCOM), at 169 S. Main St. The tax assistance is available by appointment only. Interested parties should call 570-408-4710 and leave a message with their name and number. Taxpayers filing joint returns must have their spouse present. Courtesy of Wilkes Marketing Accounting students at Wilkes are using their skills to administer free assistance to members of the community and students in preparing their tax returns. From left: Daniel O’Steen, Shelby Trumbo, Trudi Casier, Christine Quinn, and Amanda Cohick. ~ W@FIGSHIRTS FOLLP&, US! · . . The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program, often abbreviated “VITA,” is a government program meant provide access to free assistance with preparing tax returns for individuals making less than $54,000 a year, those with disabilities and those whose English speaking is limited. According to the website’s VITA site locator, only one other site exists in WilkesBarre. This will be senior accounting and finance double major Trudi Casier’s second year participating in the program. This year, she is serving as a senior site coordinator, which entails “overseeing and teaching the new juniors how to do everything,” she said. She said that the experience has been enriching -- both from educational and philanthropic perspectives. “VITA is an excellent program for students to get real-life experience doing taxes. I participate because it has been an exceptional learning experience in more ways than just the tax prep, and we are helping out community members,” Casier said. “It really is a win-win for everyone involved.” Casier said that community members are consistently more likely to use the service, but that students need not shy away. “It’s certainly a good resource if any students need their taxes done too,” she said. 6 According to the press release, filers must have the following with them: • A Photo ID • Social security cards for the taxpayer, spouses and dependents • Wage and earning statements (Form W-2) from all employers • Interest and dividend statements (Form 1099) from banks • A copy of the taxpayer’s federal and state returns from last year, if applicable • Bank routing and account numbers (for direct deposit) • Total paid to daycare provider, as well as the provider’s tax identifying number • Healthcare coverage (Form 1095) or healthcare exemption documents • Other relevant information about income and expenses �y The Beacon - February 13, 2018 Life, Arts & Entertainment 7 Life, Arts & Entertainment Have a story or want your event to be featured? Contact the Life, A&E Editor: amanda.bialek@wilkes.edu ti ait Allan P. Kirby Center Spotlight Wilkes Colonel Michelle Rae Lehman builds a business of her own By Amanda Bialek Life, Arts and Entertainment Editor Senior Michelle Lehman began her college career with the aspiration to become a nurse. After her first semester of soul-searching, she discovered her true passion. The field of marketing captured her heart giving her the creative outlet she was looking for. “Michelle is an extraordinary young woman. As a student, she has maintained high academic achievement as an undergraduate and it is my expectation she will excel in her planned graduate studies,” Gerald Ephault, executive in residence at the Allan P. Kirby Center for Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship said. “As a Kirby Scholar, Michelle has set a high standard of accomplishment in duties in providing support to the University’s students, staff, faculty and this Center.” Lehman is the Kirby Scholar of Business Development at the Allan P. Kirby Center for Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship where she assists with internal and external client business organization, strategy and marketing. “I have complete confidence in her whenever we are meeting with clients or engaging in a networking activity. She is an outstanding representative of Wilkes University and the Allan P. Kirby Center for Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship,” Ephault said. Her experiences mentoring various clients with their business ventures is what prompted Lehman to take the next steps in her undergraduate career. “I noticed the enthusiasm clients had as they were turning their business dreams into a reality. It inspired me to take a leap of faith and pursue my passion for entrepreneurship,” Lehman said. Lehman’s love for fashion and desire to help other women led to the development of her clothing business RAE Sleeves. She wanted this brand to be authentic and an extension of herself which is why she used her middle name Rae. The company logo is a triangle which symbolizes spirit, ancient wisdom and harmony. Her sleeve design was meant to solve a problem. She found herself and the women in her inner circle complaining about arm imperfections. Through her research, Lehman found that 91 percent of women are insecure about some part of their body. Whether at a casual dinner or in a professional setting, she realized there was always a level of insecurity present for women wearing sleeveless apparel. Although jackets were the obvious option for arm coverage, the extra layer of fabric hid the clothing underneath. With this in mind, Lehman decided to create a fashionable and functional option that would allow women to feel comfortable wearing their favorite sleeveless top or dress. “It was my goal to create a clothing line that would empower women by making them feel covered and confident,” Lehman said. She started the design process by creating digital renderings of the sleeves. Lehman chose hosiery for the sleeves and spandex for the bodice. After presenting her idea and fabric choices to a seamstress, her design was brought to life. A microgrant from the Allan P. Kirby Center for Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship allowed her to invest in her first prototype design. “The supportive staff at the Allan P. Kirby Center along with the experiential learning opportunities I was given as an undergraduate and Kirby Scholar has provided me with the skills and confidence to launch my business,” Lehman said. The first signature line of RAE Sleeves available will be the onyx black sleeves. She plans to also add a neutral line of nude, blush pink and grey; a glam line of gold and silver and an essentials line with dark blue, burgundy and army green. In order for Lehman to mass produce her first 500 sleeves, she needs to raise approximately $6,000. To help raise funds for manufacturing and overhead fees she recently launched her Impact Campaign in January. She created a t-shirt design which is a white crew neck shirt that has a black pocket with the word “impact.” Lehman wanted to offer a product that is true to her brand. She hopes that her supporters feel empowered to make an impact big or small in 2018 when they wear their t-shirt. “My hope is for women to wear my brand and feel empowered to reach their full potential,” Lehman said. For those interested in supporting the Impact campaign, visit www.raesleeves.com to order a t-shirt or email Michelle Lehman at raesleevesapparel.com. To follow along Lehman’s business journey, follow her on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter at RAE Sleeves. @wilkesbeacon amanda.bialek@wilkes.edu Submitted photo/Michelle Lehman Visit www.raesleeves.com to purchase an Impact t-shirt for $25. �The Beacon - February 13, 2018 8 Life, Arts & Entertainment Recipe of the Week: Pizza PizzaRoses Roses INGREDIENTS: INSTRUCTIONS: ..... --- • 1 package of pizza dough • 1 package of pepperoni • 1 package of shredded mozzarella cheese • 1 jar of pizza sauce • muffin tin Design by Nicole Kutos .... .,....., r - . - , ......... --- --- ~ r-.-,..... ~ --- .,.. .,....., 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and grease your muffin tin. 2. Roll out our pizza dough and cut into long strips. 3. Take one strip and one half spread our pizza sauce. 4. Add our cheese and along the top edge of the strip overlap your pepperoni. 5. Take the other half of our strip and fold it over. 6. Roll our strip and place our pizza rose in muffin tin. 7. Bake for 25 minutes. 8. ENJOY! Recipe from youtube.com/threadbanger 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 - February 13, 2018 Life, Arts & Entertainment I ff'\,,,/ - - - - . . - ~Ge/fZ!P By Shannon O’Connor Life, Arts & Entertainment Asst. Editor With all the snow coming down, the perfect date is right at your fingertips. Spend the day out in the snow. Having snowball fights, catching snowflakes on your tongue or make a cute pair of snowmen that match you and your partner. Remember, don’t forget the hot cocoa. Grab the popcorn Get your armor What better date night idea than to go an see a romantic movie with the one you love. Romantic comedies like “Forever My Girl” or joyful sing-a-longs like “The Greatest Showman” are the perfect movies to go and see with a bucket of popcorn in one happy and your loved one in the other. With some chairs and blankets the perfect fort can be made. Add glittery lights and pillows and you’ve got a night you’ll never forget. Plug in your laptop and through on your favorite tv show or movie and you are your beloved are set for a cozy night in. Star light, star bright Whether it’s breakfast for dinner or dessert all around, you and your lovebug can spend your night away in the kitchen cooking or baking your favorite foods. Who cares about the calories. Enjoy the night with a full belly. Sweet tooth & c!IJaLe, c5deac!, Arms of steel Flurries of fun Not sure what to do or where to go on Valentine’s Day with your special someone? No need to worry because The Beacon has got you covered. Whether you’re hanging out with friends or taking out your sweetheart, check out these fun and creative date ideas. Happy Valentine’s Day! Love, The Beacon. Take a hike at a local state park and spend the night gazing at the stars. Bring a jacket and some snuggly blankets and see how many constellations you can find. Don’t forget on every shooting star, make a wish for more nights like this. 9 Challenge your paramour to a workout competition at the gym. For those athletic couples, see who really has the game they have been talking up. Don’t be embarrassed to get all sweaty that’s the whole point. Break out the games Invite over other couples or even your friends and have a couples game night. See who knows each other better and pick out a fun and exciting prize for the winner. Who could ever say no to a round of Cards Against Humanity? Hold on tight Ready for a night of laughs and falling on your butt, well then this is the date night for you. Plan a date of ice skating or rollerblading and hold onto your lovebird tight. Be careful not to bring your partner down with you if you fall, but always be there to pick them up. Get crafty with it You and your honey can spend the night creating and crafting some awesome projects as you break out some DIYs. Is there a project your sweetheart has been showing you on Instagram? Well, get some supplies and surprise them with a crafting night. Brew some coffee For you romantic love birds, wake your loved one and grab some coffee and watch the beautiful sunrise come over the mountain. You’ll be all snuggled up and with your favorite person in the whole world as you get to watch the world wake up. DID YOU GO ON A CUTE DATE OR MAKE A FUN DIY OR RECIPE? SEND IT TO US AND HAVE IT FEATURED ON THE BEACON WEBSITE! Interested in writing for the ,a & ENTERTAlNMENT Section? Why not t II h Contact LA&E editor Amand a B",a Ie k at amanda.b,iallek@wilkes.e, . . ry a t ree? d u. I --- �The Beacon - February 13, 2018 Life, Arts & Entertainment •Valentine’s Day Snow Globe• Supplies needed: •One mason jar •One plastic heart •Super Glue or a hot glue gun •Two packs of sequins •One cup of water Instructions: 1. Turn the lid over, and super glue the plastic heart onto the inside of the lid. 2. Grab the cup of water, and pour it into the mason jar. Fill the water to almost the top of the jar. 3. Take the two packets of sequins, and pour them into the water-filled mason jar. 4. Twist the lid back on to the jar. The heart should be inside the mason jar, upside down looking. 5. You can shake your new snow globe and watch the sequins swirl around. 6. Enjoy!! 10 �The Beacon - February 13, 2018 Life, Arts & Entertainment 11 Senior First Farewell w WILKES UNIVERSITY The Beacon/ Shannon O’Connor Senior Class President Paige Gallagher gives the Class of 2018 their first fairwell address as their last semester slowly comes to an end. This event is the first event of many in the seniors last semester. From left: Matthew G. Miller, David Stecco, Kaitln Sitch, Natalie Cugini, Patrick Serino and Josh Jarmoski were all set to party as they kick off their last 100 days here at Wilkes. 2018 A great nr,:,::.t turnout t, ornn, ,t of nf seniors c,:,ninrc come rnm,:, all ::.II dressed rlr,:,cc,:,rl up , ,n and ::.nrl ready r,:,::.rl" to tn mingle minnl,:, the th,:, A night away at the Senior First Farewell on Thursday night. Nancy Tina Doshi, Nancy Ramirez, Ramirez, Tina Doshi, Maribel Maribel Rivera, Rivera, Mrasia Mrasia Flores, Flores, Yan Yan Mar Mar Abrueu and Atija Barteu pose while enjoyng the night with their favorite professors. Graphics by Todd Espenshade �The Beacon - February 13, 2018 Life, Arts & Entertainment 12 Say OLIVE you this Valentine’s (!!J Thai Thai Price : $$-$$$ Thai Thai features thai food, along with other international cusine. Located at 41 S. Main St. Open Monday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., and Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Closed on Sundays. Bart and Urby’s Price : $-$$ Located at 119 S. Main St., Bart and Urby’s features classic American food. Open Monday through Saturday 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. Closed on Sunday. �13 Day with date night! Cafe Toscana Price: $$-$$$ Cafe Toscana is known for their tuscan-style Italian food. Located at 1 Public Square. Open Monday through Friday 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturday 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Closed on Sundays. Le Manhattan Bistro Price: $$$-$$$$ Located at 268 S. Main St. Le Manhattan Bistro features french cuisine. Open Monday thru Thursday 4:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday 4:30 p.m. to 11 p.m., and Sundays 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. �The Beacon - February 13, 2018 Opinion Opinion Have an opinion or want to write a guest column? Contact the opinion editor: andre.spruell@wilkes.edu Editorial Staff Our Voice 2017-18 MANAGERIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief - Toni Pennello Managing Editor - Danny Van Brunt Adviser - Dr. Kalen Churcher SECTION EDITORS News - Cabrini Rudnicki LA&E - Amanda Bialek Opinion - Andre Spruell Sports - Luke Modrovsky ASSISTANT EDITORS News - Maddie Davis LA&E - Shannon O’Connor Opinion - Nick Filipek Sports - Ben Mandell & Alex Kielar DESIGN EDITORS Todd Espenshade - Graphic Designer PHOTOGRAPHERS Nicole Gaetani EDITORIAL BOARD Toni Pennello Danny Van Brunt Cabrini Rudnicki Shannon O’Connor Andre Spruell Megan Stanley Each week, the Beacon’s editorial board will take a stance on a current issue. Keep up the good work, Wilkes Athletics The Beacon praises teams’ support of each other The Beacon Editorial Board wants to commend Wilkes Athletics for cultivating support between teams. Wilkes University has plenty of athletes that play many different sports. As many athletes know, including the athletes on the staff here at The Beacon, games grow and become more intense and those crunch time moments that athletes dream about suddenly become a reality. “When student athletes support each other,” assistant football coach Michael Harris said. “It builds not only a community but a family.” Most athletes do not play for the spotlight, but when there is a supporting crowd at your games, they definitely become much more enjoyable. Support for athletics not only makes the sport much more enjoyable for everyone, but many athletes feel that it elevates their game. “Getting our intercollegiate athletic teams to support each other at athletic contests is something that is crucial on a campus like 141 S. Main St. Clayton and Theresa Karambelas Media Center Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 www.thewilkesbeacon.com 14 The Beacon/Luke Modrovsky ours,” men’s basketball head coach Izzi Metz said. “Where over 30 percent of our student body competes on a team, [we rely on each other’s support].” With the football team having recruits on campus the last few Saturdays, the coaches have gone off-schedule to bring the recruits to home basketball games. “Football is doing its best right now to build the feeling of community by supporting other teams,” Harris said. “When you have the support of other athletes the atmosphere becomes an athletes dream.” The Wilkes athletics community has worked on getting that support and with the coaches and athletes getting involved it seems to be coming to fruition. In the fall, athletes came together in support of the football team, providing a good atmosphere for the football games. Both women’s and men’s soccer received good crowds for their games. Women’s soccer made it to the MAC Freedom championship this year along with a birth and a first round win in the National Tournament. As the year turned and the basketball season has come along, the men’s basketball team has received tons of support, mostly from the other Wilkes Athletics teams. The basketball team has ridden the wave of their hard work and their peers support to a top spot in the MAC Freedom conference and have almost locked up a spot in the conference tournament. “It’s very important for teams to get support from each other,” Colonels sophomore basketball player Rob Pecorelli said. “It creates a level of excitement knowing that other teams and athletes are rooting for your success.” Athletes love to play the game, but the feel of the game changes when there is an atmosphere created by fellow athletes. When athletes feel like the result of their play will impact others, it means so much more. It makes the work every athlete puts in that much more rewarding when it pays off. Athletes live for the opportunity to hit that walk-off home run in the World Series, hit the game winning buzzer beater in the NBA Finals, score the overtime goal in the Stanley Cup, or catch the game winning touchdown in the big game. These moments are dreamt of by athletes because of the atmosphere which creates the world biggest stages. Wilkes athletics teams will not be able to create those kinds of atmospheres with their support, but they can create an environment that inspires a winning culture and an attractive spot for future Division III athletes -- and we feel that this is what they are doing. �The Beacon - February 13, 2018 Opinion 15 Unconventional Valentine’s Day movies □ NI CK'S FLI CK PICKS Nick Filipek, The Beacon’s resident movie buff and assistant opinion editor, will review movies each week. Want to hear about one in particular? Email Nick at: nicholas.filipek@wilkes.edu. By Nicholas Filipek Asst. Opinion Editor Valentine’s Day is this week, and with it, every sappy love movie is sure to be on top of the que of flicks to watch. The princess wakes up, Rose never lets go and the millionaire ends up with the “lady of the night” with a heart of gold and a giant smile. It is all a bit old, so this Valentine’s Day be sure to avoid the cliché and check out these unconventional love stories. Chasing Amy (1997)- A bit on the older side for some, “Chasing Amy” is Kevin Smith’s (“Clerks”, “Red State”) third film, and in my opinion, his most touching. After reading a bad review for his second movie “Mallrats” that claimed the director was nothing but a “big softy”, Smith decided to go ahead and pour out his more sensitive side into “Chasing Amy” Now a word of caution, a sensitive Kevin Smith movie has more thought provoking material to discuss, but it still all comes from a certain twisted perspective. It is rated “R” for a reason, but underneath the foul mouths and dirty minds still lays a million dollar heart. The movie stars Ben Affleck, (“Justice League”, “The Town”) Jason Lee, (“Dream Catcher”, “My Name is Earl”) and Joey Lauren Adams (“Big Daddy”, “Dazed and Confused”) It is their chemistry, guided by Smiths vision, that really makes this movie something special. Affleck and Lee play comic-book creators from NJ whose lives collide with Alyssa Jones (Adams) at a comic convention in NYC. Holden McNeil (Affleck) falls head over heels for Alyssa, but has his hopes of a new relationship are instantly smashed when he finds out she’s a lesbian. I won’t spoil the ending, but it is probably not what you think. This movie strays so far from the conventional path that a “standard Hollywood ending”, just wouldn’t be fitting for this movie. It was pretty edgy material for the time, and even by today’s standards has a scene or two you wouldn’t want to watch with your folks, but it still manages to make you feel good at the end while bringing you a better sense of what “true” love is. Crazy, Stupid, Love (2011)- Another star-studded cast brings this excellent story to life in what is my favorite romantic comedy of the 21st century. Everything about this movie is just absolutely charming, and always leaves me feeling warm and toasty after watching it. It’s the type of movie that just makes you feel like anything is possible, and this little blue rock in the solar system actually might be worth living on. Steve Carell (“The 40-Year-Old Virgin”, “Little Miss Sunshine”) Emma Stone (“La La Land”, “Easy A”) Julianne Moore (“The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio”, “The Hours”) and Ryan Gosling (“Blade Runner 2049”, “Gangster Squad”) make up the main cast, but really every last actor/actress is perfect in their role. Carell and Moore play characters that have been together since they were 16 and find themselves in a stale marriage. An act of infidelity sets the story in motion and though you may think you know what is going to happen, this is another movie that does not follow the standard. I pride myself greatly on being able to break down movies elements that allow me to predict what is going to happen before it happens, and this movie caught me right on my behind with a twist I really just didn’t see coming. “Crazy, Stupid, Love” may not end in a way you would expect, but shows a different perspective on a love story. Deadpool (2016)- That’s right, the “merc with a mouth” makes the list just one day shy of his theatrical release. Though the movie features hardcore violence, language and nudity, at its core, it really is a romance. Wade Wilson, played by Ryan Reynolds (“The Hitman’s Bodyguard”, “Van Wilder”) falls in love with Vanessa, Morena Baccarin (“Spy”, “Gotham”), and goes to extreme measures by trusting Francis aka Ajax, Ed Skrein (The Transporter Refueled”, “In Darkness”) to cure his aggressive form of cancer. Turns out trusting a guy with an alias in an underground laboratory was not the smartest move, as Ajax (Skrein) goes on to double cross our hero, forcing Wilson (Reynolds) to assume an alter ego of his own, Deadpool, and hunt down the man who crossed him in order to set things right. Through all of this drama Deadpool is able to break the fourth wall, being able to acknowledge the audience, just like in the comics. Not since Ferris took his day off have we seen this many fourth wall breaks, and Deadpool even gives Mr. Bueller a shout out in a post credit scene in which he also teases a sequel. That sequel is practically around the corner now, with its first teaser trailer dropping during “The Big Game”. Though the sequel has not been given an official title yet, it has been given a release date of May 18th 2018. The sequel will be introducing another famous Rob Liefield creation to the movie universe, Nathan Summer aka Cable. Played by Josh Brolin (“Men in Black III”,”No Country for Old Men”), Cable is a time traveling, butt kicking, one metal-armed man from the future who has a long-standing relationship in the comics. If the sequel is half as good as the original, then it is going to be a rip roaring good time. Make sure to go out and watch Deadpool, or any of this week Nicks Flicks Picks to have yourself a Happy Valentine’s Day. @wilkesbeacon nick.filipek@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - February 13, 2018 Opinion The controversial use of steroids in sports By Brandon Belfonti Staff Writer Steroids are becoming a very controversial topic in modern society. Very controversial usually means a strictly defined argument, binary that is. Either you are for the use of such drugs or against. It must be stated that this discussion involves the role steroids play in the aesthetic and self enhancement aspect of society. This has absolutely nothing to do with the medical application of steroids, that is necessary and a completely different discussion. Anabolic steroids, the ones used by abnormally large muscle seeking humans, were first heard of in the 1930s when it was discovered they could increase skeletal muscle in rats. Once isolated, bodybuilders and the like saw an opportunity or even more so, an edge on the competition. This sparked a rage of conflict throughout the playing field of fairness. Next was something that really hit close for people at home, sports. Once the realization came that you could be faster, stronger, and better than your body would ever naturally allow then the choice was simple. Inject and grow to win. The average size of an NFL player in 1950 was 215 pounds (for all positions). Fast forward to today and that number has skyrocketed to 240 pounds (that is on the smaller end of things). Not only that, but the average BMI (body mass index) has gone from 24 to 28 which indicates that these players are obese on the average human body scale. Clearly they are not obese so why is the table of height to weight ratio saying so? Because these men are are doing things the human body was not made to do. A 330 pound man is not meant to move 40 yards in under 4.8 seconds. I took some physics and the force provided by such a mass is nothing shy of inhuman. This example is the exact controversy that such a drug presents us. Now, I am not saying someone with such stats must be on steroids. What I am saying is it takes a lot less reps and substantial less work to do such a thing with the aid of steroids. It is evident that high class and even olympic level athletes are taking these drugs. It is our turn to make a decision on the matter and this is where things become blurred. We give higher regard to certain individuals of society opposed to others, almost as if they do not take body enhancing drugs at all. Arnold Schwarzenegger because he a is walking statue with a smile, Sylvester Stallone because he took out Apollo Creed, and Justin Gatlin because he beat Usain Bolt. Steroids can not be a person to person treatment. They can not be a reflection of what makes us feel better about ourselves. Steroids are nice when it wins your team the Superbowl or your country a gold medal, but they are cheating when it is the russians or Barry Bonds. Clearly put, they should be as legal as marijuana. The social standards are alike and so are the repercussions. Either we see what the human body is capable of or we let our morals choose who is allowed to win. The situation is hypocritical in itself and the longer society wants “their guy” to win, the longer opposing greats will be to blame for the mass act done behind doors. @wilkesbeacon brandon.belfonti@wilkes.edu Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram! Facebook: The Beacon Twitter: @wilkesbeacon Instagram: @wilkesbeacon Have an opinion you’d like to share? Email us! 16 �The Beacon - February 13, 2018 Opinion Meet the Majors 17 This week’s major: Mechanical Engineering Interviews and photos by Abigail Tarway Staff Writer Every week, The Beacon will offer a chance for majors to be placed in the spotlight. Each student that gets chosen will have a few words to express why they chose the major and how they feel it will benefit them in the future. Natalie Cugini Senior “I decided to specialize in this field because both of my grandfathers were mechanically inclined and I have always looked up to them. I believe that having this major will help me in the future by providing a stable job market as well as many opportunities to continue learning new skills and expanding my professional network.” The Beacon/ Abigail Tarway Coletta Rempe Senior “My decision to specialize in this field was based on the fact that I had phenomenal high school teachers for both math and physics who challenged me and gave me the confidence to pursue an engineering major. I believe that majoring in Mechanical Engineering will help me in the future by providing a wide spectrum of opportunities to continue learning new abilities, improving on current understanding and enhancing quality.” �The Beacon - February 13, 2018 Opinion 18 Do attractive people have advantages others do not? By Andre Spruell Opinion Editor As a child, if you wanted something to go your way, you would just throw a temper tantrum. Unfortunately for adults, this does not hold true, unless you are attractive. Attractiveness is something that is held in high regard, especially in American society with things like modeling reality shows, the popularity of acne and make-up products, and many other examples. So what is seen as attractive? According to Business Insider, high cheekbones, fuller lips, big eyes, and a thin chin are associated with sexiness in women, whereas a big jaw and broad chin are preferred in men. The simple question to be answered is: Do attractive people have advantages others do not? Simply put, the answer is yes. The advantages that attractive people have is proven through science. According to Psychology Today, we tend to attribute a number of positive characteristics to attractive people. Also, we perceive them to be more competent, happier, and more successful than the general population. These characteristics associated with attractive people has become somewhat of a norm. As a result, people that do not see themselves as attractive resort to things like getting acne products for clearer skin, starting a diet to lose weight, and even going as far as getting plastic surgery to alter their physical appearance. If gaining advantages just by having a pleasant physical appearances is something that can get you further in life, can you blame people that would want that? One advantage attractive people have according to Business Insider is that beautiful people are more persuasive. This fact is proven to be true through the saying “handsome devil.” A term that has gone hand in hand because the term “handsome” refers to physical attractiveness, while the term “devil” relates to an evil figure known for its persuasive capabilities. A real life example in which attractive people are more persuasive is in job interviews, a situation in which an attractive individual can use their sex appeal, increasing their chances of landing a job over someone that is less attractive but may be more qualified. For men in particular, one aspect that as seen as extremely attractive is how tall he is. According to Psychology Today, in a study conducted by Daniel Nettle of the Open University in Great Britain, it showed that the taller men were, the less likely they were to be single or childless, concluding that taller men are deemed more sexually attractive and more likely to find a mate. The trend of women preferring taller guys is something that I have recently noticed through social media, especially Twitter. I believe the fascination for taller men is something that has developed over time because nowadays, it seems like the upcoming generations of males seem to be getting bigger and bigger than ever before. Another perceived advantage of attractive people is that they are more likeable and trustworthy. According to Business Insider, beautiful people are typically treated better by others. In a study from Harvard University, researchers found that wearing makeup, shown to enhance a woman’s attractiveness, boosted people’s perceptions of that subject’s competence, likability, attractiveness, and trustworthiness. The main advantage that attractive people have that others do not is that it is easier for them to find a mate. This reason alone is why I believe people strive to look their best, especially for people who do not view themselves as being attractive. Attractiveness is something that can get you further in life, and make it easier to find a mate, but if all someone has is looks without any talent, how far can they really go? @wilkesbeacon andre.spruell@wilkes.edu Has cheating been getting worse than it has before? By Savannah Pinnock Staff Writer Throughout academic circles, the subject of cheating has been a wellknown cultural taboo. This cultural taboo is not affiliated with one’s racial and/or ethnic culture, but in reference to an academic taboo. Within the culture of academia, honesty and sincerity within one’s work can be seen as paramount to a student or teacher’s success. It is understood that an educational institution requires a student to have scholastic integrity, though, this also extends to pedagogical integrity. When it comes to the subject of cheating, otherwise known as academic dishonesty, the teacher and the student are for the first time, on the same level. If a teacher strays from their convictions and assists a student unfairly, this can have extremely detrimental repercussions. Likewise, if a student assists himself in an illegal manner, the same holds true. The difference between the teacher and the student lies within what the repercussions of cheating are. Depending on a wide range of factors, teachers who engage in cheating often find themselves terminated or faced with life changing consequences such as suspension, and being reported. As it pertains to the student, it depends on where they are in their academic career. Within a K-12 education, the consequences of cheating are negative but the student will always be able to attend their educational institution. During this student’s collegiate and postgraduate education, the consequences of cheating are deleterious to one’s future career path which can extend to their life. In other words, during this period, cheating is not tolerated and will result in the termination of their career. For the previously aforementioned reason, statistics revolving around one’s academic integrity are minimal college wise but great in one’s high school education. The reason for this appears to be due to a fear of consequences revolving around cheating in college. Therefore, it is clear that in order to know if cheating is prevalent in college, one must look at the students high school career as behavior tends to be linear. According to David L. Jaffe, a professor from Stanford University, “cheating among high school students has risen dramatically during the past 50 years”. This information implies that cheating amongst students who are about to enter their collegiate years has had a positive rise and is continually rising. He then states that “cheating no longer carries the stigma that it used to” due to the fact that these students will do anything that they can to perform well in an effort to go to their college of choice. The connection between cheating and attending college appear to be very close; it begs the question as to why this would end during the students collegiate years? Cheating has always been prohibited, the only difference over academic years has been in the consequences of this act. So, if cheating has risen among high school students over the past fifty years, why would it stop during college if the rules of academic integrity have been ignored before? The answer is that it has not, and cheating is in fact getting worse. Cheating is a growing epidemic and “between 75 and 98 percent of college students surveyed each year report having cheated in high school”. The only difference between one’s collegiate education and their high school education appears to be the growing silence about academic dishonesty and it must be put to an end. @wilkesbeacon savannah.pinnock@wilkes.edu �Sports The Beacon - February 13, 2018 Sports Want your sport covered? Deserve to be Athlete of the Week? Contact the sports editor: Luke.Modrovsky@wilkes.edu MBB: Colonels inch closer to playoffs with win over Desales By Ben Mandell Asst. Sports Editor 19 Bulldogs kept the game within reach until Rob Pecorelli hit two free throws to put the Colonels up by seven in the final minute. “It’s always a big game coming into DeSales, it’s a great shooting gym and I think everyone shot well today,” Robinson said. “It’s just good to stay locked in and get the win.” CENTER VALLEY, Pa. -- The Wilkes University Colonels bounced back with a 72-67 win over the DeSales University Bulldogs. The Colonels came into the game looking to rebound after their modest five game winning streak was snapped on Feb. 3 against Manhattanville. They entered the game tied with the Bulldogs for first place in the Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) Freedom, both with 8-2 conference records. “One game does not define us,” Colonel Head Coach Izzi Metz said. “We are having an excellent season and we stumbled on the road (in Manhattanville) and we knew we did not play our best.” DeSales came into this game riding high as they had a five game winning streak of their own. The Bulldogs last loss came to the Colonels back on Jan. 17 by a score of 72-66. The game got off to a good start for the The Beacon/Alex Kielar Colonels as Marcus Robinson (18 points) Zach Brunner tries to avoid the DeSales got going early, draining two three-pointers. defense during Wednesday’s road game. Robinson’s hot start was mixed with good Robinson and company have been playing defense and some other nice plays by the rest of the team to put the Colonels on top well all season and the credit belongs to the 14-4 with about 16:30 left in the first half. entire Colonel team between the players and Following a DeSales timeout, the game the coaching staff. The players provide the quickly turned and after a good run for the product on the court but the coaches have Bulldogs, the Colonels 10 point lead turned helped the players reach their full potential. “We knew we needed to play a more into a seven point lead for the Bulldogs. A good surge at the end of the first half though consistent forty minutes, Metz said after helped push the Colonels back on top to the the game. “I did not think we did that in smallest lead possible going into the break, Manhattanville and clearly today I think we did that today.” 34-33. In big games this season, the Colonels have The second half was better for the Colonels as they lead for a majority of the period and had key players step up this season, whether the brief time the Colonels trailed, they it is Connor Evans, Marcus Robinson, Rob did not trail by more than four. Robinson Pecorelli, Mark Mullins, Zach Brunner or continued to drain threes as he hit three even sixth-men Tommy Bowen and Mason more and finished 5-8 from outside the key. Gross. All of these players have stepped up at Rob Pecorelli (18 points) proved to be a huge some point this season to push the Colonels player for the Colonels as well as he matched Robinson’s point total and provided a big SEE COLONELS, defensive spark with two steals. The second half stayed close, as neither team was able to grab a lead bigger than double digits, and the Page 21 MBB: Colonels clinch postseason berth with win over Misericordia Robinson, Zach Brunner (20 points), and Rob Pecorelli (15 points). The Colonels started to Asst. Sports Editor create separation on the scoreboard around WILKES-BARRE, Pa. -- The Wilkes the four minute mark and they were able to University Colonels clinched a spot in put the game to bed with a minute left when the Middle Atlantic Conference Freedom the Cougars Head Coach Willie Chandler was tournament with their 86-72 win over the called for technical foul for arguing with an Misericordia University Cougars. official. “It feels really good to “I knew it was be back,” junior Marcus going to be a hard Robinson (23 points) said. fought game,” Metz “We missed last year and said. “Misericordia is we were there my freshman too good of a team to year, but overall it just feels not come in here and good to be back.” play a good game. Robinson dominated They made their once again Saturday, shots, and it really proving to be one of the took us until the ten premier two way players minute mark in the in the MAC Freedom. second half to get Robinson showed early our defense going.” on in this game why he The win puts The Beacon/Luke Modrovsky the Colonels into is a force to be reckoned with offensively as he was Connor Evans sinks a three-pointer at the MAC Freedom honored for his entry into the buzzer to close out the first half. tournament and with the Colonels 1,000 point two games left to play, club, then hitting his first two threes to start the the Colonels look to lock up home court. They game. control their own destiny, as they sit alone atop The Colonels jumped out to an early lead, of the conference, but they still need to win at but the Cougars stormed back and took a least one more game to secure the home court nine point lead. The Colonels were able to advantage. do what they do best though and kick it into “Of course you’d rather play at home for a lot gear as the first half started to wind down as of reasons,” Metz explained. “You don’t have to they took a 31-29 lead. With four seconds left, travel, you can sleep in your own bed, and it’s The Colonels inbounded the ball and Connor your fans that are cheering behind you.” Evans (9 points) pulled up behind the arc to hit The Colonels have enjoyed their home court a three-point buzzer beater going into halftime at the Marts Center where they boast a 9-1 (6-0 to push the lead to 34-29. conference) record. “When Marcus is going well, the team feeds “[Home Court] definitely means a lot,” off of that,” Colonels Head Coach Izzi Metz senior Zach Brunner said. “But we still have said. “The team loves to see him have success two games left to get there so we’re moving on and it fuels the other guys and they continue to to King’s on Tuesday.” play at a high level.” Misericordia did end up clinching the The second half was controlled by the tournament as well as Eastern and DeSales Colonels for the most part, as the Cougars following the King’s loss, so the four teams were briefly able to grab the lead behind a making up the tournament now will fight for valiant effort from the Cougars Tony Harding higher seeds. (25 points), who hurt his ankle in the first half. Harding’s effort was not enough to slow SEE CLINCHED, the Colonels though as they surged behind By Ben Mandell Page 21 �Sports The Beacon - February 13, 2018 20 MVB: Colonels drop first-ever MAC home opener to Messiah By Kirsten Peters of Messiah’s lead. During this run, senior Brian 80 kills and is second on the team with 81 assists Schumacher and Hefner each had a kill and and 35 digs, started the comeback stretch for junior Jones Mensah had a powerful attack On Feb. 8, the Colonels took on the Messiah down the right sideline, helping to close in on College Falcons in their first MAC home the Falcons’ lead. However, the Falcons picked match, falling in three straight sets (25-13, 25- up steam once the Colonels were on their trail, 17, 25-19), advancing the Falcons’ record to 3-1 pulling out the 25-17 victory. overall and 2-0 in “I think the biggest thing we the conference. took away from that game as a Although the team was that we finally saw Colonels improved the level we have the potential as each set went on, to play at. In the second set, we they were unable to started to get excited and have gain the lead in any a lot of fun with the game, of the three sets. which is something I don’t In the first set, think we really did until that the Falcons started point in the season,” reflected The Beacon/Kirsten Peters off with a six point middle hitter Schumacher. Junior Kyle Price readies his hands during lead, demonstrating “Everyone was confident in Thursday’s match against Messiah. their dominance each other’s abilities and we from the beginning. The Beacon/Kirsten Peters started passing a lot better the Colonels. By working together, the Colonels However, a kill by Colonels congratulate each other and generating some really were able to tie the set 7-7 with an ace by Henne. sophomore Cole good offense. As long as we Yet, this tie was as close as the Colonels would after a play. Hefner got the ball can remember to play with get to tasting victory, as the Falcons responded rolling for the Colonels, putting them on the that same energy, I think there’s definitely still to Henne’s ace with four consecutive points of board 6-1. Later in the set, senior Michael time left to turn our season around and start their own. Although the Colonels had their best Henne had a kill of his own to get the Colonels winning some games.” offensive set of the match, they were unable to within four points of the Falcons’ lead, making With a fire in their stomachs, the Colonels come out on top, losing the third set 25-19. the set 11-7. But the Colonels were unsuccessful ended the match with their best set of the night. Despite losing the match 3-0, the Colonels in making a comeback. In the third set, the Falcons took an early 5-1 had a solid night statistically: Sales recorded In the second set, the Colonels battled back lead, but two kills by Mensah and a kill by senior his second double-double of the season and from a five point deficit to get within one point Daniel Sales, who is third in the conference with the ninth of his career with 10 kills and 11 Staff Writer assists, junior Kyle Price led the Colonels’ digs with nine, Henne had a career-high eight digs, sophomore Salvatore Purpura recorded 14 assists, and Mensah and Schumacher each tacked on four kills. However, Wilkes’s efforts were not enough to overcome the impressive performances of Messiah’s senior Logan Hunsberger who had 11 kills and seven digs and junior Brad Nase who had 30 assists, causing the Colonels record to fall to 2-7 overall and 0-2 in the conference. Come support the Colonels at their next home conference match against Misericordia on Feb. 14, as Schumacher notes, “It was a lot of fun playing in front of some family and friends, so any support from the Wilkes community moving forward this season would mean a lot to us.” Messiah 3, Wilkes 0 Messiah 25 25 25 -- 3 Wilkes 13 17 19 -- 0 Leaders Messiah -- Kills: Logan Hunsberger (11), Aces: Matt Knab (3), Blocks: Jarred Sands (3), Assists: Brad Nase (30), Digs: Hunsberger (7). Wilkes -- Kills: Daniel Sales (10), Aces: Michael Henne (1), Blocks: Brian Schumacher (2), Assists: Salvatore Purpura (14), Digs: Kyle Price (9). @wilkesbeacon Kirsten.Peters@wilkes.edu Wilkes Winter Sports Schedules Women’s Swimming Wrestling 11/3 vs. Millersville L 24-25 11/4 @ King’s, 10th place 11/11 vs. Suny Cortland, L 20-23 vs. NYU, L 6-34 vs. Hunter College, W 38-6 11/18 vs. Heidelberg, L, 23-28 @ Mount Union, L, 9-33 vs. Alma, W, 34-8 vs. Baldwin Wallace, L, 3-43 vs. Greensboro, W, 31-13 12/2 vs. Southern Virginia ,W, 35-9 vs. McDaniel College, W 25-12 12/8 vs. Elizabethtown, W, 24-19 12/10 @ Stevens Institute, L, 16-29 vs. LIU Post, L, 3-38 12/22 Wilkes Open 1/4 vs. North Central, L, 6-32 vs. Chicago, L, 17-24 vs, Ohio Northern, L, 18-24 1/11 vs. Penn Tech, W, 43-9 vs. Lackawanna College, W, 41-10 1/20 MAC Champ. @ King’s, 3rd Place 1/28 John Reese Duals vs. William & Jefferson, W, 30-19 vs. RIT, W, 22-21 vs. SUNY Oneonta, L , 20-24 2/2 @ College of NJ, L, 6-42 2/3 Messiah Open 2/9 vs. Ithaca, L, 3-40 2/11 vs. King’s, W, 44-6 Men’s Swimming 10/7 vs.William Paterson, L 98-108 10/14 Colonel Sprint Invite, 1st place *10/20 @ Arcadia, L, 44-142 10/21 vs. Mount Saint Mary, W, 152-97 *10/28 vs. Stevenson, W, 117-20 *11/5 @ Lebanon Valley, W, 128-61 vs. Dickinson, L, 88-106 *11/11 vs. FDU-Florham, W, 126-72 11/18, 11/19 Diamond Invite, 5th place *12/3 @ Lycoming, L, 84-173 12/8 vs. PSU-Altoona, W, 110-70 *1/13 @ Misericordia, L, 108-139 *1/20 @ Messiah, L, 65-125 1/27 vs. SUNY-Cobleskill, W 135-86 vs. SUNY-Delhi, W, 155-37 2/3 vs. King’s, L, 68-130 2/15-2/18 MAC Championships *-MAC Home meets @ Wilkes-Barre CYC Record: 7-7 (MAC: 3-5) WREST (Continued): 2/16 vs. Scranton @ King’s, 7:00 p.m. 2/17 vs. Keystone @ Scranton, 12:00 p.m. Home matches @ Marts Center Record: 11-14 Results through 2/11 10/14 Colonel Sprint Invite, 3rd place *10/20 @ Arcadia, L, 42-136 10/21 vs. Mount Saint Mary’s, L, 79-151 *10/28 vs. Stevenson, L, 61-104 *11/5 @ Lebanon Valley, L, 57-136 vs. Dickinson, 57-111 *11/11 vs. FDU-Florham, L, 77-90 11/18-11/19 Diamond Invite, 9th place *12/3 @ Lycoming, L, 74-164 12/8 vs. PSU-Altoona, L, 85-88 *1/13 @ Misericordia, L, 48-199 *1/20 @ Messiah , L, 46-114 1/27 vs. SUNY Cobleskill, W, 103-85 vs. SUNY-Delhi, W, 102-36 *2/3 vs. King’s, L, 37-155 2/15-2/18 MAC Championships *-MAC Home meets @ Wilkes-Barre CYC Record: 2-11 (MAC: 0-8) MVB (Continued): *4/4 @ Messiah, 7:00 p.m. 4/7 vs. City College of New York, 11:00 a.m. *-MAC Home games @ Marts Center Record: 2-9 (MAC: 0-3) Men’s Volleyball 1/17 @ Lancaster Bible, L, 1-3 1/19 @ St. John Fisher, L, 0-3 1/20 @ Endicott College, L, 0-3 @ Bard College, W, 3-1 1/24 vs. Loras College, L, 0-3 1/27 vs. Wilson College, L, 0-3 vs. Bard College, W, 3-1 *2/3 @ Stevenson, L, 0-3 *2/8 vs. Messiah, L, 0-3 *2/10 @ Arcadia, L, 1-3 vs. Kean, L 0-3 2/11 vs. Hunter College, 1:00 p.m. vs. Mount Saint Vincent, 3:00 p.m *2/14 vs. Misericordia, 4:00 p.m. vs. York College, 8:00 p.m. *2/21 vs. Alvernia, 7:00 p.m 2/23 @ York College, 8:00 p.m. 2/25 vs. New Jersey City, 11:00 a.m. vs. Keuka College, 3:00 p.m. *2/28 @ Widener, 7:00 p.m. 3/15 @ Lehman College, 7:00 p.m. *3/17 @ Alvernia, 12:00 p.m. *3/21 vs. Widener, 7:00 p.m. *3/24 vs. Stevenson, 2:00 p.m. *3/27 @ Misericordia, 7:00 p.m. *3/29 vs. Arcadia, 7:00 p.m. �The Beacon - February 13, 2018 Colonel Athletics in Brief By Luke Modrovsky Sports Editor 2/8 WBB: Desales took control against the Lady Colonels by grabbing a commanding 5128 halftime lead before extending its victory to 89-46. Sophomore Gianna Roberts led the Lady Colonels’ attack with 10 points and eight rebounds. The game was Wilkes’ first that the Lady Colonels did not make a three-pointer. MBB: See page 19. MVB: See page 20. 2/9 WREST: No. 3 Ithaca dominated the Colonels 40-3 as the Bombers scored seven bouns point wins. Junior Josh Evans was the only Colonel to win and did so by a 5-0 decision. 2/10 WBB: Visiting Misericordia used a 29-11 third quarter to fly past the Lady Colonels in a 87-54 final. Senior Catey McFadden led Wilkes with a game high 13 points. MVB: The Colonels dropped two matches against Arcadia (12-25, 16-25, 26-24, 1625) and No. 8 Kean (25-20, 25-11, 25-15) on the first of two days in the Arcadia Knight Challenge. Senior Brian Schumacher tied his career high nine kills in the match against Arcadia and sophomore Salvatore Purpura passed a team-high 15 assists. MBB: See page 19. Sports 21 CLINCHED, COLONELS, 2017-18 MAC from page 19 Continued from page 19 Freedom Conference Continued to victory. These players for the Colonels all The Colonels will continue the journey tohave the same mindset, whether they are wards the top seed in the MAC Freedom as Standings the team’s top scorer in Robinson, or the big they head across town to King’s College in Men’s Basketball: MAC Freedom Conf. Overall Wilkes* 10-2 17-6 DeSales* 9-3 18-5 Eastern* 8-4 13-10 Misericordia* 8-4 13-10 King’s 6-6 10-13 Delaware Valley 3-9 5-18 Manhattanville 2-10 8-15 FDU - Florham 2-10 2-21 *Clinched Conference Tournament Berth Women’s Basketball MAC Freedom Conf. Overall FDU - Florham* 10-2 17-6 King’s 9-3 14-9 Manhattanville 8-4 18-5 Misericordia 8-4 15-8 DeSales 8-4 13-10 Delaware Valley 4-8 7-16 Eastern 1-11 4-19 Wilkes 0-12 4-19 *Clinched Conference Tournament Berth man Zach Brunner. “We’re just trying to get better every day,” Brunner said. “We want to keep playing our best ball so we’re going to go to practice tomorrow and keep getting better.” Wilkes 72, Desales 67 Wilkes (72) -- Marcus Robinson 6 1-3 18, Rob Pecorelli 5 6-9 18, Connor Evans 4 3-5 12, Mark Mullins 5 0-0 10, Zach Brunner 4 0-0 8, Mason Gross 1 4-6 6, Tommy Bowen 0 0-2 0, John Goffredo 0 0-0 0, Landon Henry 0 0-0 0, Jack Bova 0 0-0 0. Totals 25 14-25 72. Desales (67) -- Connor Jones 9 0-0 21, Tracy Simsick 4 4-7 14, Luke Connaghan 3 3-6 9, Kweku Dawson-Amoah 2 3-4 7, Steven Ciotti 0 0-0 0, Ben Pratt 2 1-4 5, Julian Wing 2 0-0 4, Shaundell Fishburne 1 2-2 4, Mike Bealer 1 0-0 3, James Smith 0 0-0 0, Alex House 0 0-0 0. Totals 24 13-23 67. Halftime score -- Wilkes 34-33. Three-point goals -- WIL 8 (Robinson 5, Pecorelli 2, Evans); DES 6 (Jones 3, Simsick 2, Bealer). the “Battle for the Barre”. The Colonels took the first meeting between these two teams 76-64 following an explosive second half from the Colonels. The Monarchs are now officially eliminated from the MAC Freedom tournament but they will still look to spoil the Colonels chances at the top seed. Wilkes 86, Misericordia 72 Misericordia (72) -- Tony Harding 10 1-4 25, Jason Kenny 6 4-5 18, Stone McCreary 5 0-0 12, Noah Rivers 1 4-6 6, Tre’ Fields 1 2-3 4, Tyerell Mann 2 2-3 7, Patrick Douthit 0 0-0 0, Brendan Leonard 0 0-0 0, Bryce Mondorff 0 0-0 0. Totals 25 13-21 72. Wilkes (86) -- Marcus Robinson 5 9-9 23, Zach Brunner 10 0-0 20, Rob Pecorelli 6 0-3 15, Connor Evans 1 6-9 9, Mark Mullins 3 2-5 8, Landon Henry 2 0-0 5, Tommy Bowen 2 0-0 4, Mason Gross 1 0-0 2, Jack Bova 0 0-0 0, John Goffredo 0 0-0 0. Totals 30 17-26 86. Halftime score -- Wilkes 34-29. Three-point goals -- MIS 9 (Harding 4, Kenny 2, McCreary 2, Mann); WIL 9 (Robinson 4, Pecorelli 3, Evans, Henry). @wilkesbeacon Benjamin.Mandell@wilkes.edu @wilkesbeacon Benjamin.Mandell@wilkes.edu Wilkes Winter Sports Schedules Women’s Basketball 11/15 @ Rutgers-Camden, L, 54-83 11/17 vs. Marywood, W, 70-59 11/18 vs. U. of Scranton, L, 43-78 11/21 vs. PSU Wilkes-Barre, W, 72-51 11/30 @ Moravian, L, 57-80 12/4 @ Rutgers-Newark, L, 43-59 12/5 vs. Valley Forge, W, 89-76 12/7 vs. PSU-Schuylkill, L, 56-61 12/9 vs. Juniata, L, 44-77 *1/3 @ FDU-Florham, L, 59-90 *1/6 vs. Manhattanville, L, 38-93 1/8 @ PSU-Hazleton, W, 93-79 *1/10 @ Delaware Valley, L, 71-83 *1/13 @ Eastern, L, 79-93 *1/17 vs. DeSales, L. 36-101 *1/20 vs. King’s, L, 59-75 1/22 @Alvernia, L, 60-65 *1/24 @ Misericordia, L, 33-89 *1/27 vs. Delaware Valley, L, 61-67 *1/31 vs. FDU-Florham, L, 63-104 *2/3 @Manhattanville, L, 45-63 *2/7 @ DeSales, L, 46-89 *2/10 vs. Misericordia, L, 54-87 *2/13 @ King’s, 6:00 p.m. *2/17 vs. Eastern, 1:00 p.m. *-MAC Freedom Home games @ Marts Center Record: 4-19 (MAC-Freedom: 0-12) Results through 2/11 Men’s Basketball 11/15 vs. PSU-Hazleton, W, 83-58 11/18 @ Elizabethtown, W, 86-75 11/21 vs. PSU-WB, W, 74-65 11/25 @ Marywood, L, 64-74 11/26 @ U. of Scranton, W-52-45 11/29 @ Drew, W, 87-80 12/2 vs. Messiah, L, 64-67 12/5 vs. Clarks Summit, W, 86-64 12/19 @ Albright, L, 65-72 12/28 @ Hiram, L, 85-94 12/29 @ Norwich, W, 97-74 *1/3 @ FDU-Florham, W, 75-52 *1/6 vs. Mahattanville, W, 73-68 *1/10 @ Delaware Valley, W 78-69 *1/13 @ Eastern, L, 76-91 *1/17 vs. Desales, W, 72-66 *1/20 vs. King’s, W, 76-64 *1/24 @ Misericordia, W, 87-82 (OT) *1/27 vs. Delware Valley, W, 58-57 *1/31 vs. FDU-Florham, W, 86-59 *2/3 @ Manhattanville, L, 63-73 *2/7 @ Desales, W, 72-67 *2/10 vs. Misericordia, W, 86-72 *2/13 @ King’s, 8:00 p.m. *2/17 @ Eastern, 3:00 p.m. *-MAC Freedom Home games @ Marts Center Record: 17-6 (MAC-Freedom: 10-2) Results through 2/11 �The Beacon - February 13, 2018 Sports 22 Getting to know... Kelsey Yustat Sophomore Basketball Player The Beacon: Female Athlete of the Week 1/28 - 2/4 Why Kelsey Yustat was selected: Kelsey Yustat scored a career-high nine points off the bench in a loss to FDU-Florham on Wednesday, 1/31. Congratulations, Kelsey! What head coach Chris Heery said: “Kelsey works as hard as you can ask a player to work and that hard work has been paying off.” Name: Kelsey Yustat Year: Sophomore Major: Nursing Hometown: Hunlock Creek, Pa. High School: Northwest Area Position: Point Guard/Shooting Guard Driving force for your decision to come to Wilkes? I transferred to Wilkes during my sophomore year to pursue their nursing program and to be closer to home. Post graduation plans in terms of a career? I plan to work in the nursing field and specialize in psychiatric nursing. Eventually I want to go back to school to become a nurse practitioner. Favorite building on campus? Bursar’s office because everyone who works there is fantastic! Hopes for this season as a Colonel? I hope to make a positive impact in every game and that my individual game gets stronger throughout the season. Editor’s hi s year's year’s Athlete rowed dow wo Editor's note note:: T This Athlete of of the the Week Week iiss nar narrowed downn to to ttwo candidates t s staf f. T he ttwo wo final f inal candidates candidates by by the the spor sports staff. The candidates are are then then voted voted on on by pee rs uusing sing aa Tw ite r poll poll @ Wilkes B eacon by peers Twiter @WilkesBeacon Additionally, nd of mic year, year, we ill post post aa reader poll Additionally, at at the the eend of the the acade academic we w will reader poll to row n an to ccrown an “Athlete "Athlete of of the the Year” Year" .. The Beacon/Luke Modrovsky When/Why did you first begin playing? I began playing on a basketball team in 4th grade but my family really got me into playing as soon as I was able to dribble. I come from a family that loves sports so I have grown up around them forever. Basketball has definitely always been my favorite, though. Other interests or hobbies off of the field? Going to the movies, spending time with friends and family, going to amusement parks. Most influential person in your life? My mom A quote you live your life by? “When you trip in life make it part of your dance.” If you could have dinner with a famous person from the past, who would it be? Michael Jackson Coke or Pepsi? Pepsi Favorite meal to eat on campus? Grilled cheese and curly fries from Grill Works Favorite Professor? Dr. Grandinetti Anyone to give a shout-out to? Maddo and Jordyroxx -Complied by Alex Kielar, Asst. Sports Editor �Sports The Beacon - February 13, 2018 Getting to know... 23 Rob Pecorelli Sophomore Basketball Player The Beacon: Male Athlete of the Week 1/28 - 2/4 Why Rob Pecorelli was selected: Rob reached double-digits against both FDU-Florham and Manhattanville and led the Colonels in scoring with 17 points in their victory over FDUFlorham on Jan. 31. Congratulations, Rob. What head coach Izzi Metz said: “Rob has had a very good sophomore year. He has emerged as one of our top backcourt playmakers and scorers this season. His positive attitude and enthusiasm for his teammates make him a pleasure to coach and a very popular person in our locker room.” Name: Rob Pecorelli Year: Sophomore Major: Business Management Hometown: Greenlawn, Ny. High School: Harborfields HS Position: Shooting Guard Driving force for your decision to come to Wilkes? Opportunity for success Post graduation plans in terms of a career? Working in New York City Favorite building on campus? Marts Center What came first? The chicken or the egg? Chicken no doubt Hopes for this season as a Colonel? MAC Championship When/Why did you first begin playing? 1st Grade because my brother was playing and I also wanted to. Favorite thing to do during practice? Enjoying time with my best friends. Other interests or hobbies off of the field? Watching sports, hanging out with my friends and time traveling Most influential person in your life? My dad and brother A quote you live your life by? “Life is short, smile while you still have teeth.” What does “Be Colonel” mean to you? Being the best you can be everyday If you could have dinner with a famous person, who would it be? Post Malone or Kristaps Porzingis Coke or Pepsi? Coke Favorite meal to eat on campus? Omelette for breakfast Anyone to give a shout-out to? My mom and the 6-Pack -Complied by Alex Kielar, Asst. Sports Editor E ditor’s note hi s year's year’s Athlete rowed dow wo Editor's note:: T This Athlete of of the the Week Week iiss nar narrowed downn to to ttwo candiates spor t s staf f. T he ttwo wo final f inal candidates andiates by by the the sports staff. The candidates are are then then voted voted on on by by peers uusing sing aa Tw itte r poll poll @ B eacon.. 'Peers Twitter @ Wilkes WilkesBeacon Additionally, nd of mic year, year, we ill post post aa reader poll to Additionally, at at the the eend of the the acade academic we w will reader poll to crow n an rown an “Athlete "Athlete of of the the Year” Year" .. The Beacon/Luke Modrovsky �The Beacon - February 13, 2018 24 Hobart assistant introduced as new coach By Luke Modrovsky Sports Editor From a total of 247 applicants, Jonathan Drach saw his application rise to the top and is now the new leader for Colonel Football. His experience includes spending the last 11 years at Hobart College. He began as the quarterbacks coach before adding the offensive coordinator title in 2014. The Statesmen saw six Liberty League Conference championships, seven NCAA playoff appearances (two Sweet Sixteens and one Elite Eight), and three consecutive undefeated regular seasons during Drach’s time there. The ninth head coach of Wilkes Football contributed to a 92-24 record over the past 11 seasons. Drach also coached the Liberty League Offensive Player of the Year in 2007, 2014, 2016 and 2017, as well as the ECAC Offensive Player of the Year in 2007 and 2016. Not only did Drach mention the on-thefield aspect, but also said he plans to focus on academic success as well. “I am so thankful to have the opportunity to Est. 1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member lead the Wilkes University football program,” Drach said. “I look forward to being a part of such a dynamic academic community that offers students the opportunity to be successful on and off the field.” Looking back on his previous successes, Drach said he has many people to thank for where he stands today, as he mentioned he has not gotten there alone. “I’ve learned a lot and had a lot of really great mentors,” Drach said. “At the same time, to be able to have my own program, Drach to kind of take this in a new direction. I’m looking forward to really getting my hands on these guys and provide a lot of value for them.” Drach hopes to carry over his winning culture at Hobart to Wilkes. “Success breeds success.,” Drach said. “I really want to surround our guys with a lot of successful people from our alumni base, to people on campus and really give them a lot of exposure.” His focus for Wilkes football will be for the team to compete each and every day. “As a team, we will look to continually improve and be process driven as we compete on and off the field,” Drach said. “I am eager to start working with the team and Wilkes Athletics complete the incoming recruiting class for 2018.” “When most of the eastern half of the Commonwealth is celebrating the Eagles and their Super Bowl, we’re having our very own football celebration at Wilkes,” Vice President of Student Affairs Dr. Paul Adams said. President Dr. Patrick Leahy said he was impressed of both Drach’s personal and professional backgrounds. “It’s the combination of the two that makes him such a great fit for what I believe is a University on the move.” Leahy also reflected on the hill next to the east endzone of Schmidt Stadium, stating that he believes Drach’s young children will spend plenty of time there. “Equal to the accomplishments on the field, Coach Drach is committed to student-athlete success off the field, and that was so noted by the players that sit before us,” Athletic Director Addy Malatesta said of the search. According to the Wilkes Athletics website, Colonel Football remains without two key coaching positions, offensive coordinator and defensive coordinator.” Wilkes Football kicks off their season on Sept. 1 at Schmidt Stadium against Hartwick College. @wilkesbeacon Luke.Modrovsky@wilkes.edu THE BEACON The news of today reported by the Journalists of tomorrow. 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-ChiefToniPennello toniann.pennello@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. 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Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Professor Emeritus Harold Cox digitized the collection from 1934-1970 and created a <a href="https://beaconarchives2.wilkes.edu/">legacy website</a>. Digital Archives student John Jenkins digitized the collection from 1970-present. Special thanks goes to Communication Studies Professor Dr. Kalen Churcher, Editor-in-Chief Kirsten Peters, Beacon staff member, Emily Cherkauskas, and other Beacon staff for their help in acquiring digitized copies of the Beacons from 2006 onward. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon 2018 February 13th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2018 February 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/356f223790ff5a0ec32748d0b60a8a0a.pdf df85ec17107d79314e2b6d71ebdf3758 PDF Text Text The Beacon - February 20, 2018 EACON Est. 1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member Volume 71, Issue 14 The news of today reported by the journalists of tomorrow. ~!!!!~, welcomes United Nations Rep. Charles Chauvel to campus Asst. News Writer On Feb. 13, Wilkes University and the Humpty Dumpty Institute hosted Charles Chauvel as a part of the United Nations Lecture Series. Wilkes has partnered with the Humpty Dumpty Institute since the 2011-2012 academic year, and has since brought 27 speakers, Chauvel being their 28th. According to its website, the Humpty Dumpty Institute "is a unique non-profit organization dedicated to tackling difficult global and domestic issues by establishing innovative and strategic public/private partnerships that provide sensible solutions to serious problems:' Chauvel began working for the United Nations Development Programme, or UNDP, in 2013, after his diverse background ofbeing a member of the House of Representatives in the Parliament of New Zealand, where he held many prestigious positions such as Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Attorney General. He also founded the New Zealand Chapter of the Global Organisation of Parliamentarians Against Corruption. Through the UNDP, Chauvel is in charge of the Inclusive Political Processes team, where his team hopes to reach societal goals like civic engagement, political participation of women, as well as the eradication of poverty, and much more. During the lecture, Chauvel focused on the Sustainable Development Goal 16, and expressed the goal of the U.N. and the framework behind it: to promote better government around the world. He hoped through this that the governments will be more inclusive and promote more freedoms to rid the world of corrupt governments. Chauvel took the audience step by step through the history of the U.N :s former goals, to establish a blueprint for all countries to base their agendas off of, the first being the eight Millennium Development Goals leading to the 2030 Agenda, to modern day struggles with the enforcement of the goals to make countries more representative and inclusive. "This was the first time, back in 1990, that there was this political conveining of a large number of countries of the United Nations to have a discussion of what the priorities in the system should be;' said Chauvel. Through these goals, and the joining together of the countries, the enforcement of these goals resulted in a decrease in poverty in some countries. Countries now could report back to the U.N. about their progress so the U.N. could gather again and learn from the lessons and obstacles that were faced with the eight goals, later creating a new goal agenda: the 2030 Agenda. "The prime goal of the sustainable development goals of the Agenda 2030 was leaving no one behind;' said Chauvel, which is how it differed from the eight Millenium Development Goals. "You have to concentrate on those who are most vulnerable, most marginalized, and most discriminated against; those are the G I A •s Kl. The Beacon/Maddie Davis Charles Chauvel was a member of the House of Representatives in New Zealand before joining the United Nations Development Programme. first targets if you want to make progress;' said Chauvel. He then focus_ed on the three pillars of the new 17 Sustamable Development Goals: economic growth, social development and justice, and environmental protection. Chauvel emphasized one of the 17 goals of the 2030 Agenda -- Goal 16, which led to new goals of the UN in 2015. "We call it the breakthrough goal because in its fullest text it talks about promoting peaceful and inclusive societies;' said SEE UNITED NATIONS, Page 6 0 C: C: 8 b NICK'S FLICK PICKS "Bla(k Panther n .'\'le\\" and ,111atYS1'.-t, pages I 6, I~ r ,. �.J The Beacon - February 20, 2018 2 News News Have a breaking storr or a press release to send? Contact the news editor: cabrini.rudnicki@wilkes.edu Beacon Briefs Compiled by Maddie Davis Intramural Sign Ups Intrmural sports are offering 6-on-6 co-ed volleyball, 5-on-5 men's and women's basketball, and 7-on-7 co-ed indoor soccer. The deadline to sign up for these sports is Feb. 23. For any further questions or interest in intramurals please contact nicholas.doyle@ wilkes.edu. Scholarships Available through the Alumni Association If a parent or grandparent of yours graduated from Wilkes University, you may qualify for the Wilkes University Alumni Scholarship that is· now accepting applicants. Apply through the Wilkes alumni website to see if you qualify before the Feb. 23 deadline. Come out and run in the upcoming.Glow Run On April 13 at 7 p.m, the Office of Residence Life will be hosting "Glow Through the Darkness;' a 5th Annual Glow Run SK which raises proceeds for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Online registration and more information will be released soon. LEAP Program Clothing Drive Wilkes University's LEAP program will hold a clothing drive and collecting all used clothing for those in need. There will be a clothing drop off box in the SUB lounge on the first floor of the Henry Student Union Building. For any questions contact Zawadi through email at Nshimirimana.zawadi@wilkes.edu. Kappa Psi Volleyball Tournament On Mar. 13, from 6 to 9 p.m, the pharmacy fraternity Kappa Psi will be holiding a volleyball tournament that will be open to the entire school. Each team will consist of 6 players and the first place team wins a grand prize. It will cost $5 per player in the tournament; and you can pay with either cash or card. For further questions please email @ashley.hoffman@wilkes.edu. Running Club's Relay for Heat On Feb. 24 at 6 a.m., Wilkes University's Running is holding its 100-mile Relay for Heat. Proceeds from the run will be used to help local families pay for their heating bills. To make a contribution or if you have any questions, please contact the adviser william.terzaghi@ wilkes.edu or the club's president Franco.Balbuena@wilkes.edu Wilke·s University Student Government notes By Megan Stanley . Staff Wnter On Feb. 14, Student Government held its weekly meeting. This was also the first week Student Government used the electronic voting system. Last week, the Society of Women Engineers delivered its club report. Last semester they toured a local industry, and watched presentations by professional members of the Leigh High Valley chapter, and helped with SHINE, an afterschool program headquartered at Wilkes. This semester they will assist Women Empowered by Science, planning the Amazing Race and hope to do another industry tour. The first item of business was the Chemistry Club fun.di. request for its conference in New Orleans. "-t the conference, the group will meet students and professors from other universities, exchange demos and students will present research. The group requested $3,500 from Student Government and they were given $2,618 to cover hotel, registration, and demonstration supplies costs. The Student National Pharmaceutical Association was the next group to return to find out about their fund request. The group will be attending their first ever conference, and will be able to take part in workshops and present their own proposals. The group requested $3,000, and Student Government agreed to allocate $1,928.49 to the group for hotel and registration. The Lambda Kappa Sigma fund request for their July conference in Buffalo was the next item of business. Twelve pharmacy students are attending the conference and will be able to apply for national committees, present research and increase recognition for Wilkes. The group are requesting $1,161 for hotel costs, and will find out next week if their request was successful. The next item of business was the American Society of Mechanical Engineers fund request for their annual Car Show. The event has been happening for 12 years and is free to both Wilkes students and the public. Last year the event attracted 200 cars with even more spectators. The group requested $1,000, and will receive news next week about their request. The Vagina Monologues fund request was next. The group requested $500 from Student Government to cover the cost of student tickets, who got into the performance for free. The proceeds made"from the event go to local charities. Next week the group will find out if their request has been allocated. A fund request from Adventures in Science was next. This year's Adventure in Science will be held April 27, and the theme will be science from a submarine. It will be a campus wide event that will include 230 children from local schools. The total fund request is $2,730 to cover the T-shirts for staff and student volunteers, bags for the school children and safety goggles. The next item of business was the PrePharmacy Club fund request for its trip to a museum in Philadelphia. The group asked for $317, which will go towards a school bus that will transport the group to and from Wilkes. Next was a fund request from Phi Beta Lambda. The group are going to the state leadership conference in April. At the conference, the group will attend an awards ceremony, visit campaign booths, network and attend workshops. The group are ~equesting $1,540 to cover 14 registration fees. Next was the Spirit Committee fund request. There will be a Spring Sport giveaway to get Wilkes students excited about spring sport season. In the SUB, they will be giving away water bottles and · key chains. Student Government agreed to allot $665 to the Spirit Committee. Finally, there was the Casino Week fund request. The request totals $11 ,000 for the three events that go across the week. The fund will be approved next week. The academic planning board met. The honor program and marching band are both up for reviews and the business school is working on editing their finance major. The operations committee met and said that the Stark elevators will be renovated, the Evans Hall laundry room will be redone in the summer and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, an NBA player, will be talking at the university on April 29. sp~a,J.............12 : :'\r ••••••• sports............ 19 �The Beacon - February 20, 2018 News 3 Stu"e~ts, faculty react to White House domestic violence allegations By Maddie D~VIS Asst. News Editor Many Americans have been shocked and disturbed with the recent domestic abuse allegations against White House Staff Secretary Rob Porter. The students and faculty of Wilkes University have since reacted to these allegations. On Feb. 6, The Daily Mail broke the story 1about the abuse allegations from the account lof Jennifer Willoughby, Porter's second wife. The story uncovered a dark account lof one of the Oval Office's most important players: that he was allegedly an emotionally and physically abusive partner who had unpredictable behavior. As White House Staff Secretary, Porter handled confidential files and had direct contact with the president He was up for a promotion before resigning because of the allegations. Colbie Holderness, Porter's first wife, came out in The Washington Post with her own piece about her alleged abusive marriage with the former staff secretary, including pictures of the aftermath of a bruised and swollen eye she said he gave her. Holderness discussed her experience, saying she lived in constant fear of him. She went on to question Kellyanne Conway's description of how she wasn't worried for Porter's now girlfriend, and White House Communications Director Hope Hicks, because she was "strong;' as a guest on Jake Tapper's "State of the Union" on CNN. In March and April of 2017; the FBI conducted interviews with Porter's ex-wives where they gave their accounts of his abusive side. In July 2017, the FBI concluded their investigation of Porter, and turned it over to the White House. They could then use their judgement of whether to give him full security clearance or not, as Porter has been granted the same interim clearance even a year into Trump's presidency, which raises · · the question of whether or not he should be trusted in such a high-profile job. Slowly throughout the past weeks, the · allegations have gained traction, calling to question how the White House wasn't aware of these reports when giving Porter his security clearance to work in the White House. It was confirmed by multiple sources that the FBI indeed had been notified and in contact with his ex-wives with this on his record, but the White House still allowed him to have this prestigious, sensitive job. ,. - ltatH lt■ll11 u ...... 11 ■1111 I I I I I I I I I I I Graphic by Todd Epenshade These allegations have called into question White House Chief of Staff John Kelly and White House Counsel Don McGahn, who had been notified about the FBI's investigation of Rob Porter. They together ignored the allegations as threatening to the White House, and Kelly even came out commending Porter of how great of a man he was and how he has true integrity; Kelly has since taken back his comment and taken a stance against Porter. President Trump sent out his own cryptic tweet supporting not only Rob Porter, but also shaming any allegation as it destroys people calling for due SEE VIOLENCE, Page6 ~!,~~~!§ depart~!~~~~~~.. ~?~~?.'.!!~c.f~~~~t~ve Health Panel Reproductive News Editor On Feb 15, the nursing department held Wilkes University's annual Women's Reproductive Health Panel, discussing and educating members of the community on reproductive health. Topics included STDs, community health services, and contraceptive measures. Dr. Maria Grandinetti, an associate professor in the nursing department at Wilkes University, started the presentation with a slideshow of quick information on reproductive health. Grandinetti's presentation gave information on the different kinds of STDs and contraceptives. "I just want to Iet you know, it's your body and it's your choice. It's your right to say yes or no. You have one life and one future, so think about all these things. Protect yourself.' panel also had a visiting representative from Maternal and Family Health Services, or MFHS. Mickey Davis, a reproductive health educator who works for the Wilkes-Barre office, showcased the services MFHS and Planned Parenthood offer, including things like STD testing, contraceptive treatment, and family planning. The two companies, which often work together, have different goals in dealing with women's reproductive health. Materrtal and Family Health Services is a non-profit that focuses on women and children's health and 1i: 000 a non-profit based on reproductive health. "Planned Parenthood, in my opinion, is more about helping people avoid the things they aren't ready for," said Davis. "I think of them more .as preventive measures. "Many people have the perception that the centers help just women, but both MFHS and Planned Parenthood have services for male and female-bodied people." "[Planned Parenthood] is really good for people with little to no insurance;' she explained. "They are open to literally everyone. In Pennsylvania, people 14 years and older can get reproductive health care from the center without parents' permission:' The presentation also included a representative from Caring Communities, named Sharon Whitegarden. Caring Communities is a public health agency which started from the AIDS crisis of the early '90s. They have multiple offices throughout Northeastern Pennslyvania, including Hazelton, Towanda, Bloomsburg, and Wilkes-Barre. Although they started with AIDS, today they focus on things like STD testing. "We don't do many tests in the offices, most of our tests are done in the community;' she explained. "We were given a contract by the state of Pennsylvania to give STD tests to those least likely to access tests on their own:' The clinic targets particular populations by holding HIV testing clinics in places such as engagement by homosexual people, such as gay bars or Pride Fest. "There was such a demand for testing at Pride Fest last year that eventually we had to shut the operations down and start making actual appointments for people;' said Davis. "People have a tendency to access services when the services are brought to them instead of having the responsibility to go out and access them on their own~ The clinic also has programs such as the Linked Care program, which helps people newly diagnosed with HIV. "There are many people who decide to not receive medical care when they become diagnosed with HIV. This program acts as a way to hold someone's hand and help them process what is going on in their lives;' she explained. "It's a nice program because it's not anything th~t's forced on the individual:' Sharon also revealed that Luzerne County is ranked No. 38 out of 200 counties in the country that are most likely to experience a severe HIV epidemic. "Let's not make that disconnect. When we are talking birth control, you have to make that plan for STD prevention:' "One take home point, as an educator, is don't assume people know things just because you know things;' Davis said. @wilkesbeacon cabrini.rudnicki@wilkes.edu Quick Health Facts Facts and statistics given by experts during the panel: • • • • • 3.2 million unintended pregnancies happen each year in the United States In women 19 years and younger, 4 out of 5 pregnancies are unintended Oral contraceptives are 91 % effective Half of HPV infections happen between the ages of 15 to 24 There is a 50 percent positivity rate for first time testers of Hepitatis-C in Wilkes-Barre, according to Caring Communities r . �- - - - - - - - - - - - - - --- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The Beacon - February 20, 2018 4 News Rally for gun control, Parkland victims held in downtown Wilkes-Barre Martha Hart delivered her personal story of assault to the crowd. Hart alleged Staff Writer she was threatened with and abused by On Feb. 18, a rally was held on Public guns during a relationship. Square in downtown Wilkes-Barre to Hart told the crowd: "Call your remember the victims of the Parkland representatives today, and every day until shooting in Florida last week, and to they listen, because I want to live in a demand action regarding gun control. country where people love their kids more The event was organized by Action than their guns." Together NEPA, a group dedicated to Olanda Carter, mother of a son killed promoting community action and political by gun violence in Wilkes-Barre in 2014, advocacy. spoke to the crowd. Dr. Andrew Wilcz~k, a sociology "It's time to call out those we elect to professor at Wilkes University and chair of represent us, and it's time for them to stop the outreach and education committee for siding with NRA. Our children are dying:' Action Together, emceed the rally. Chloe Poorman, a 17-year-old student "This is something I'm very passionate from Wyoming Valley West High School about. As an educator, this is something delivered a speech at the rally about how I think about everyday going to work;' gun control would make her and her Wilczak said. friends safer at school. "My wife works in schools in Wilkes"We're losing innocent victims because Barre, I have a 4-year-old and another on pf some law a couple of old dudes made in the way. So this touches my life in a variety the 1700s. If this is what makes America of ways:' great, I can no longer be proud of my Lorraine Smith, who held a sign that country. Gun violence is out of control and read: "Thoughts & Prayers won't stop the my classmates and I shouldn't be nervous killing:' to go out and get an education. "I have two daughters, one of which "My generation is the generation that graduated from Wilkes, and two has been scared by gun violence the most, granddaughters. We have to stop this and we will be voting a lot sooner than violence. There is so much hatred, it has politicians are ready for:' to end:' - Rod Gerada, of Peach and Justice Roger Lerner, a rabbi from Temple B'nai Center, spoke about the tight alcohol and B'rith of Kingston, began the rally with a drug regulations in comparison to gun prayer. regulations. Lerner boasted a message of leadership "This young man did not act alone, he to the children. "I don't think we adults had accomplices. His accomplices are the can do it. I don't think our politicians can current administration, 52 senators, and do it at this point. I don't think they have anyone that has ever donated even a single the moral courage to stand up and talk dollar to the NRA;' Gerada told the crowd. about the violence of the guns that are in State representative Eddie Day Pashinski our midst and do something about it. I'm discussed the impact that the billion-dollar pleading to the children: I think you have industry is having upon the politics of the to. nation and encouraged people to vote in "People aren't listening. There's too elections. much money involved, but if you get the "Our democracy is being poisoned by children to say it, get them to say it loudly, an infusion of, not millions of dollars, but get them to say it everywhere in this billions of dollars. The dollars that are nation, then they'll have to listen:' flowing are taking care of the powerful at W~es-Barre Police Commander the demise of us, regular folks;• he said. Ron Foy discussed the changing roles Pashinski told the crowd that a forum of principles, parenting and the use of is being planned to make sure citizens feel technology and the impact they have upon safe and have the understanding to vote in children in a controversial speech. elections. Foy also encouraged the crowd to stand "We're scared and we are angry and we up to potential criminals, saying, "Do not are frightened for our love for our children stay silent, if something looks wrong and and our community, and it's because of that makes the hairs on the back of your neck love we are going to fight like hell for our stand up there's a reason:' kids, for our community and for the future His talk prompted reaction from the of Northeastern Pennsylvania;' Wilczak crowd. said. We will fight forever if we have to:' "Assault rifles make the hairs on the back of my neck stand up - you're blaming @wilkesbeacon the victims, the innocent people;• one woman shouted. megan.stanley@wilkes.edu· The T Byl Spc 2 By Megan Stanley V don 44-1 still in ( (Fo Josi 5-4 1 ma Ar an, 23 The Beacon/Toni Pennello Dr. Andrew Wi lczak, of t he sociology department at Wilkes University, is also the chair of the outreach and education committee fo r Action Toget her, which organized t he an C< p< rii 9 ti 1 I< r ,.. The Beacon/Toni Pennello Citizens of Wilkes-Barre held signs supporting stronger gun control, as well signs dedicated to the remembrance of victims of the Parkland shooting. e eacon on, enne Martha Hart delievered a personal story about her own experiences with gun violence and pleaded the audience to speak to their representatives. . �.J The Beacon - February 20, 2018 News : 5 SUNY Upstate Medical College Visting Lecture Series to be hel_d_____, By Megan Stanley St ff Wi •t a " er On Feb. 27, Dr. Dan Tso will visit Wilkes University as port of the SUNY Upstate Medical College Visiting Lecture Series Titled "Plasticity and the Dynamic Brain: Wiring, Injury and Re-writing': Tso's lecture will be available for all students, faculty and staff at Wilkes University. According the SUNY Upstate website, the lecture series is designed to "spark interest in the biomedical sciences and to further awareness among students and faculty of opportunities at SUNY Upstate:' The brochure created by Upstate for the series says that Tso's lecture will detail recent research that has resulted in a greater appreciation for the adaptability of the adult brain when faced with changes in the environment or in response to injury. "We will explore the fixed versus plastic nature of the adult brain and some of the underlying neural mechanisms" the brochure reads. . The Director of Health Science and Student Success centre, Constance Dombroski, was responsible for organising the event. After being contacted by SUNY Upstate Medical College, Dombroski · said she accepted the opportunity to host Tso because "it's a pretty good opportunity, not just for our pr~-med students who want to know what kind of programs are available to them, bu~ also a neuroscience students who are particularly interested in this:' "I think regardless of career interest, I think it's a good and interesting topic for all our students. I think it applies to a lot of different students across Wilkes campus, it is open to e~erybody. It _wo~~ just be a good opportumty for those mdlVlduals to be involved," Dombroski add~d. . At the lecture, Tso will be promotmg courses that SUNY offers to the students that attend. The medical college offers a variety of graduate programs from cell and developmental biology to microbiology and immunology to neuroscience. Dombroski also said that there will be a lunch in which some students, recom~ended by psychology professor Dr. Ed Schicatano, will be invited and will have the opportunity to talk with Tso. Miranda Zink, a sophomore neuroscien~e major, said, "The brain is amazingly dynamic and resilient and I would love to learn more about its ability to bounce back after an injury. It also will be nice as a neuro student to hear about courses I can take and learn about the different options available for me in the future:' FOllOW U s'• "I find the brain fascinating -and chose to be a neuroscience student largely due to the unique properties of the brain including its plasticity," Zink continued. "It's amazing how the brain can change and adapt even in extreme situations, such as people who would have had one half of their brain surgically removed." Zink added, "I haven't decided if to go to grad school yet but speakers like this co~i~g in and discussing specific opportumt1es may help me decide if delving deeper into neuroscience is something I want to dedicate my time too:' According to Dombroski, the lecture series is a first for Health Sciences and Student Success Department. "This is the first event like this through Health Sciences and Student Success. I try to get as many programming opportunities for our students, but it depends on what presents itself.' ''.As far as other outside programming opportunities there's outside faculty members coming but I do have other health schools coming to present on their programming but that's pretty health specific:' The Beacon @wilkesbeacon @wilkesbeacon ~ @wilkesbeacon • megan.stanley@wilkes.edu Prof. elected to Pennsylvanian Pharma~ Associ~tion educational board B M • St I Y eg~n an ey News Wnter Dr. Kimberly Ference, a professor in the pharmacy dep artm~nt, was recently elected to t he Pennsylvanian Pharmacist Association (PPA) Educational Board. Ference has been involved with the PPA for nine years, and said, "I fell in love with the association because it's just got a great energy about it. It's a great place to meet other pharm acists across the state and get involved with state initiatives:' Ference h as b een the adviser for the Wilkes University student chapter of PPA for eight years, an d served on a variety of committees before her election to the b oard. "Wh en I was asked to run on the education board I didn't hesitate at all because of my involvement with the rest of the organization;' Ference added. One of the key missions of PPA is to legislate for pharmacists and educate its members on new and current topics an d to also foster leaders in pharmacy. Last year the association created a new program called "LEAD." Available to pharmacists who have graduated within the last 10 years, those who join th e program tke online modules that foc us on improving leadersh ip skills. "The purpose of this program is to foster leaders and grow leaders that will help serve the association in the future or beyond PPA after they have h elped out _ perhaps some of th e national organizations;' Ference said. Another key t hing the association does is provide grants for research projects. Four grants are given out every year, and they each are around $1,000. "Students an d new practitioners apply fo r grants to help get research off the ground and help ad~ance th e phar~acy practice in the state, Ference explamed. Ference graduated from Wilkes University. After spending fou r years teaching at the University of Oklahom a, Ference talked ab out her return to Wilkes University as a professor. "University of Oklahom a is a division one school with very large class sizes. It wasreally hardtogettoknowthestudents 1 was teaching _ I felt disconnected from my students;' she said. "What I loved about being a student was the mentorship I received and the fact that we had small class sizes _ I knew all of ~y classmates, I knew all of my professors and they knew my n ame, Feren ce contm ued. :Although I had a good experience at th e l!niversity of Oklahoma, I was cravmg t~at environment where I ~eally knew my students well, and thats what brought me back here." At ~ilkes, Ference teaches t_he Foundatwns_ of_ Pharmacy Practice course, which is for P 1 pharmacy stu dents. As part of the course, they lea~n ho~ to advocate for themselves a1:d theu patlent_s, an? talk about leadership and profess10nahsm. She also _teac~es fi n al-year student_s. ~t h~r p~actlce site, at wh~ch she specialises m diabetes and smokmg. This semester, Fe_rence has also taken up _a n~w rol~ as Duector of Care Labs, which is .a skills-based course . Ference is an appreciated professor at t he university. _Kayla . Reece, a junior pharmacy maJor, said that ~he "made class enjoyable, and learmng worthwhile:'_ . " The associat10n_ also holds . a_ isnow Pain Know Garn Competlt10n at the annual conference each y_e ar f~r pharmacy students to take part m. This year Dylan Fox, pharmacy student and future PPA student chapter president, was a finalist. Courtest of Wilkes Marketing Ference ·" Obviously a big congratuiations to Dr. Ference. The PPA education board works really close with us, so it's important we have her as a large voice;' ~ @wilkesbeacon • megan.stanley@wilkes.edu r ... �...I News The Beacon -February 20, 2018 6 Profile of a new professor:·Dr. Bobb Karimi, tectono By Freddy Del Rosario News Writer New to the Wilkes University community is Dr. Bobby Karimi, geologist and an assistant professor. Karimi, who works in Cohen Science Center, joined the university last semester. Originally from the · city of Calgary in Alberta, Canada, Karimi received his bachelor's degree as well as his Ph.D. from the University of Pittsburgh, where he studied geology, but focused his studies in tectonics. Prior to teaching at Wilkes, Karimi taught in Millersville University, Clarion University of Pennsylvania, _and Colorado College. "I think each one of the colleges I have taught at prepared me in a very unique way to teach here at Wilkes. As a professor, there's always a big variety of students in all the places I have taught at, so I have become very adaptive:' His keen interest in the field of geology led him to the conclusion that academia was a place he could call home. "I knew from the get-go what I was UNITED NATIONS, Continued from front page Chauvel dove further into the issue of the U.N:s inability to make rules and enforcing them on countries to help push the agenda and goals for those countries who were unwilling to cooperate and who were corrupt themselves; _as well as funding issues. The obstacles faced by the 2030 Agenda resulted in a new agenda and initiative in 2015 to establish an online survey, through the platform The World We Want, available to all countries who profoundly answered that they wanted free government and trust in the institutions. Their overall goal, as expressed by Chauvel, is to get "the world we want: honest and effective government:' To get this Chauvel is hoping to make government more inclusive, more gender friendly for more representation in the countries that are now more corrupt and less inclusive. <;;iauver went into further detail about how the UNDP, which he was apart of, supports the countries through developing policy guidance to help these countries reach the desired goals of the U.N .. The UNDP is in constant contact with the 144 countries they have partnered with to make the governments more inlusive and represenative like the country wishes. Through examples like India, Chauvel showed the audience that the history of sustainable goals drafted by different countries apart of the U.N. are helping the world become more inclusive and less getting into when I decided to get my Ph.D, I got a chance to teach while working on my doctorate, and it was very gratifying;' he remarked. Karimi's passion for geology as a student led him to further his education. "I really want to understand how things behave and why do they behave the way they do, in terms of the physics of something;' he said he explained to his advisor. His main focus in his studies of geology is in tectonophysics, which is the study of the physics aspect of plate boundaries. Most of his current research deals with the tectonics and volcanism of Chile, in collaboration with other academics from different universities, for which, so far, patterns of eruption frequency have been identified, as well as a relation to some smaller scale tectonics features. Additionally, he is conducting research that focuses in landslides, and using Geophysics to model landslides and then ~ing Geographic Information Systems and mapping to identify the areas that are in high risk oflandslides. discriminatory and selective. Sophomore psychology major, Amanda Imbalzano, enjoyed Chauver's talk, finding the overall mission of the U.N. most interesting. "I think he did a really good job speaking overall especially bringing up important topics like what the U.N. stands for;' said Imbalzano. "The 17 goals were very interesting; just trying to bring everyone [around the world] together, goal 16 being the most important which included peace and justice;' said Imbalzano, "I think that really shows that we all need to come together as countries:' Joe Teeple, senior psychology major, enjoyed,the presentation as a whole as well as the many others apart of the United Nations Lecture Series. "I thought he did a very good job;' said Teeple. "I thought he was concise but also detailed enough where you could get a picture of the work the U.N. is doing. "The whole moving things from the ground up struck a chord with me really well; I like that the U.N. is moving in that direction and I like that they are bringing that to us so we can go out and do that. "I like the U.N. lecture series as a whole;' said Teeple, "I think the people they are bringing in are interesting and then they're exposing us to sort of the global perspective and the U.N:s perspective on problems that are pervasive here, but more severe in other areas:' ...W @wilkesbeacon ~ madelynn.davis@wilkes.edu The Beacon/ Anthony D'Amico Dr. Bobby Karimi often sits at his office computer analyzing his recent research results. "I think what attracted me the most to Wilkes University was this department" he said. "Because the geology program is so new, we have a lot of control on what we think the experience of students studying geology should be like and having such impact its really exciting." VIOLENCE, kind of take justice into their own hands. "It's a teachable moment to say this is why women don't come forward or are afraid to come forward," said Wilczak. "I am especially fearful of women and children who may be at elevated risk of being victimized because there are millions of people who idolize (Trump), and when he doesn't take these things seriously there is a possibility that his supporters may not take this seriously. "If the president doesn't do it then why should I do it?" Wilczak asked. Hannah Bolacker, freshman education major, expressed her concern for future generations of children who may believe domestic violence is "OK" just because our president is not fighting back against it. "We need to make domestic violence nonexistent in this country;' Bolacker said. "We shouldn't have leaders, officials, anybody in power being able to say that domestic violence is OK:' She made a call to action for America against domestic abuse. "We need to come together to say as a country that with all of these issues, we are on the same page that it is not okay to beat somebody you love;' expressed Bolacker. Vicki Hoffman, freshman biology major, talked about her take on the domestic abuse allegations. "You know how many [people] are against Trump himself, there's a lot that say he abuses women; so why should we trust anything that he says either?" asked Hoffman. "A government who doesn't take this type of violence seriously sends a signal to the rest of the country that you may as well go ahead; that is what really scares me;' Wilczak said. Continued from page 3 process for any future allegation. The Trump administration has had its fair share of allegations that have plagued its credibility and overall approval from Americans. Trump's silence and vague support of Porter and domestic abuse seem to not only go against the #MeToo Movement, that has empowered the coming forth of allegations, but isn't resonating well with Americans, especially those on the Wilkes University campus. Dr. Andrew Wilczak, sociology professor, spoke out against the White House's handling of the allegations and further discussed how the president's silence may affect future generations of women and children. "The administration is refusing to speak out in any meaningful way;' said Wilczak. "Others in the White House who are authorized to speak for the president have said that he doesn't support this, that he is not pro-domestic violence, but we haven't heard it from hilll and that is interesting. "They will never come out and say that they are pro-domestic violence, but the conclusion that a lot of people will draw is that they are;' said Wilczak. "That might conceivably lead to an increase in violence and also a decrease in reporting:' Wilczak further discussed the potential issues that may come from the White House's lack of a stance on domestic abuse. "We already have a major problem with people not wanting to ask for help in general, and so saying that a strong person wouldn't be victimized is bad;' he said. "I would also be concerned of this encouraging people to . �The Beacon - February 20, 2018 7 Life, Arts & E,ntertainment Life, Arts & Entertainment Have a story or want your event to be featured? Contact the Life, A&E Editor: amanda.bialek@wilkes.edu Poco and Jim Messina will bring 50 years of music to F.M. Kirby Center By Jacqueline Kurovsky Staff Writer A Country rock fans will be in for a treat as west coast band Poco reunites with cofounder Jim Messina on Feb. 22 at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre. Poco, a formidable pillar of their genre, formed in 1968 led by Rusty Young, Jim Messina and Richie Furay. Success was not an unfamiliar taste - Furay and Messina had just come from the disbanded supergroup Buffalo Springfield, whose final album also featured Young on guitar. Poco's debut 1969 album, "Pickin' Up the Pieces;' is considered a pioneering album of the country rock genre. It paved the way for the newly-emerging Southern California sound that would be the driving force of the genre. This sound took shape in the famous West Hollywood club Troubadour, responsible for the launch of countless careers - Poco's included. Poco's Troubadour shows were often attended by now-legendary · musicians including Don Henley and George Harrison. "We were combining country instruments with rock and roll songs and people were interested;' Poco frontman Rusty Young, now 70, said. The band's lineup shuffled around through the de_cades, with Randy Meisner afd Timothy Schmit both leaving to join the now-legendary group The Eagles. "We knew how talented everybody was;' Young said. "When people left, we knew they were going to be successful:' Through the changes in the band's lineup, Young remained at the helm of Poco's ship. He wrote and sang what would become the group's first number one hit, 1979's "Crazy Love:' · In the years to follow, Young and bandmate Paul Cotton were the driving force of several big hits for the band including "Heart of the Night" and "The Last Goodbye:' Young still leads as the frontman of Poco, now a foursome of musicians. Ellfl'IING -, WITH \ ll FEBRUARY 22 F.M. KIRBY CE TE The treat for Kirby Center audiences will be Poco's reuniting with founding member Jim Messina. After leaving Buffalo Springfield, Messina was with Poco for two years and was a main contributor to the first two albums. He went on _to pursue a career as a record producer, signing with Columbia Records. Messina's career led him to become the producer for Kenny Loggins in the early 1970s. Loggins at the time had no manager and was taken under Messina's wing. Messina's contributions to Loggins' work led to an unexpected sort of success. · Initially planning to stay out of the spotlight, Messina produced The Kenny Loggins Band. He soon found himself back to performing and touring as part of the soft rock duo Loggins and Messina, going on to sell over 20 million albums. Among their hits are classics such as "Danny's Song" and "House at Pooh Corner:' The duo split and pursued solo careers in 1976. Messina took a new musicai direction, with his albums leaning towards latin jazz with a rock and roll edge. He went on to release a succession of solo work beginning with 1979's Oasis. In 1989, Poco's original lineup including Messina took to the road for a successful reunion tour. That same year, the group .would release Legacy, their second release to be certified gold. Messina wrote and sang three of the songs and co-wrote "Call It Love" with Rusty Young on vocals. [The album] was our chance to go back in history and we had a great time;' Young said. Messina had a second reunion tour, this time with former musical partner Kenny Loggins in 2005. Out of this tour came the live DVD and CD collection "Sittin' In Again at the Santa Barbara Bowl:' The pair once again reunited for a tour in 2009. Messina continues to work . in music production and publishing and is creator of "_The Songwriter's Performance Workshop;' an intensive six day workshop for singers and songwriters. Rusty Young announced his retirement in 2013 but is since back on the road. The last member of Poco to release a solo record, he debuted "Waitin' on the Sun'' in 2017. Young's fellow members of Poco are now Jack Sundrud, Michael Webb and Rick Lonow. All are featured on "Waitin' on the Sun" which does not stray from the original Poco sound. "It's hard to divorce me from Poco;' Young said. "You can't get away from it:' Young promises a mix of music in his show with Messina, selecting from their catalog of nearly 50 years of music. "You'll hear all the classics;' he said. "We're going to cover a lot of territory and it's going to be a lot of fun:' Poco and Messina take the stage at 7:30 p.m. with doors opening at 6:00 p.m. Tickets are available at the F.M. Kirby Center Box ~ @wilkesbeacon ~ jacqueline.kurovsky@wilkes. The Beacon/ Madison Kaminski To purchase tickets for "An Evening with Poco;' visit the F.M. Kirby Center Box Office or on line at www.kirbycenter.org. .. r �- ------- ----- _J The Beacon - February 20, 2018 8 Life, Arts & Entertainment 1Jn I bowl. whllktGptherthe flour and C1111, ~.wa.111emlk■-1water. 3J.asdjaddln the a.tel"•saltllltlnoodl. 4·1 1afnlled~ OI medium to ... lleal,pcNI' , _ . 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Colonel Thomas Swain, a Wilkes senior criminology major involved in the AFROTC program, said "For me AFROTC is the main path to the rest of my lifie.,, The Wilkes University AFROTC Detachment 752 has been around since 1973, and was one of the first detachments to allow women to join. In the 1970s, when the evolution of military service went from the draft to all volunteers, women were finally able to become apart of the military. AFROTC Detachment 752 has had cadets graduate and achieve more than anyone could have imagined. Major Melissa Bierma stated: "We have someone that works with the Department of State. We have someone that is the president of a university. We have people that work with the CIA, the FBI. We have people running their ·own businesses. We have people that are test pilots for the Air Force. We have people working at the Pentagon. We have people building the latest and greatest technology. So many different things, and they all got their start here:' Through the AFROTC program, the cadets are able to get involved in their community as well as experience the world around them. Participants work with the .elderly, and raise breast cancer awareness, visit Air Force bases and participate in a two-week intensive training known as field training. "It's a brotherhood that I am proud to _be a part of,' stated King's Cadet Captain Andrew Bonner. AFROTC also provides scholarship opportunities to incoming and established college students. These scholarships range from partial to full tuition and fees. Cadets that receive scholarships also earn a m onthly stipend and an annual book allowance. To receive these scholarships a cadet must be a full-time student, have a GPA of 2.5 or higher, pass the Air Force Officer Qualifying and Physical Fitness exams, meet medical requirements and be enrolled in AFROTC classes. Anyone can join AFROTC, including _ students enrolled in neighboring colleges. Detachment 752 currently has students from ten different colleges and universities in the Northeastern Pennsylvania area. To enroll, a student must register for the class through their adviser, then will be expected to participate in two elective courses, an. academic class, a leadership class and a group fitness session. "If you're looking for something where you 'know you're going to have a career and you want that stability in your life, then come and join ROTC. It is something that is going to change you as a person but it also is going to give you people you know you are going to be able to count on for the rest of your life," stated Cadet Maura Clarke, a Wilkes University sophomore. For more information about AFROTC on a national scale visit http://www.afrotc.com. For more information or to join Wilkes University AFROTC Detachment 752 stop by their office at 169 S. Main St., Suite 112, Wilkes Barre, call 570-408-4860, email rotcdl@wilkes.edu or visit www.wilkes.edu/ rote. DID YOU MAKE AFUNDIYOR RECIPE? SENDIT·us AND HAVE IT FEATURED ON THE BEACON WEBSITE! ' ' @wilkesbeacon sharinon.oconnor@wilkes.edu nterested ·n writing for the , • Section? Why not try all three 7 < Contact LA&E editor Amanda B1alekat amanda . btalek@wil~ s -du. • r �------- ----_J Life, Arts & Entertainment The Beacon - February 20, 2018 Graphic by Todd Espenshade Keeping yourself happy and healthy, not only physically but mentally, is the most important thing you can do. If you're not on top of your mental health game, you will start to slip and slide right into a potential pit of misery. Especially in college, it is difficult to put your well being first. Remember self love is not selfish. This means that when it comes to your well being it needs to be at the top of your list. There are a few tips to help keep your mental health in tip top shape and to always be awesome! used in food, as perfume or in a diffuser. Their multiple uses can be beneficial to you and your mental health. 1. You time Making time for yourself is by far the most important thing for your mental health. "You time" is anytime you crave out of your very busy day to do something you love. This can be 10 minutes, it could be two hours, whatever ~u feel you need. Whether it is reading a book, watching a movie, going to the gym or even taking a nap, take some time for yourself. 5. Don't be afraid to ask for help Never be afraid to ask for help. If you think there is a serious issue going on in your life or you need someone to talk, no matter what it is, asking for help is very important. Mental health is a serious issue and you should always make sure you're on top of yours. 2. Meditate Your mind and body should always be in harmony for you to be able to perform at your best. One way to make sure ~ @wilkesbeacon • you are in harmony and eliminate all the negativity in your life is to meditate or practice yoga. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced yogi, anyone with a yoga mat can practice this craft. Download some meditation or yoga apps and get started on your journey to harmony. 3. Plants Plants are a wonderful way to liven up a dorm and increase your mental health. Sounds crazy right? Not only does having plants mean more oxygen in the air, but it could mean a better routine. Plants obviously need to be taken care. of This adds stability to your life. When everything in your life is all over the place, the one thing you know for sure is that you have to take care of your plants. With spring right around the corner, it is the perfect time to start thinking about what beautiful plants you are going to fill your life with. 4. Oranges This will probably sound crazier than the plants, but oranges and other citrus fruits are said to help boost your mood and increase your overall mental health. There are many ways to feel the benefits of these wonderful fruits. You can eat them, use an air freshener or break out the essential oils. Essential oils can be shannon.oconnor@wilkes.edu �J The Beacon - February 20, 2017 11 Life, Arts & Entertainment Black History Month Program: "Straight Outta History" From leftv: Victoria Kraft, Umou Jalloh, Abie Pessima, Autumn Washington and Conroy Yearde were just a few of the st udents in attendance ready to engage in discussion about the history of rap and hip-hop. Dr. Andrew Wilczak, sociology professot,vv fills in for Santana Velez, who due to unfortunate events could not speak that the lecture. In t elebration of Black History Month, Wilczak and Velez planned an evening on the history of rap and hip-hop and the importance of Black music on American history. The Beacon/ Shannon O'Connor Wilkes-Barre NAACP (branch #2306) is the sponsor of the events taking place throughout this month. President of the branch, Guerline L. Laurore, discusses the importance of Black History Month and why it should be celebrated. Professors Rafael Garcia, Akira Shimizu ar;id Jonathan Kuiken enjoy the "Straight Outta History" event. r �j The Beacon - February 20, 2018 Sports 12 Women's Basketball s the u timeout in their game against Eastern. Freshman Maddie Kelley (#00) looks to pass to one of her Lady Colonel teammates. Photos by Luke Modrovsky & Kirsten Peters Senior • �The Beacon - February 20, 2018 . Sports 13 Men's Basketball Fre attempt during Saturday's game against Eastern. The Colonel Student Section turned out for the game in full force with their usual antics. Day Junior Marcus Robinson (#1 O) drives through the right hand side of the lane during Saturday's action. Freshman Landon Henry (#2) looks to block Eastem's game winning shot at the end of the Photos by Luke Modrovsky & Kirsten Peters r �.J The Beacon - February 20, 2018 Opinion 14 Opinion Each week, The Beacon's editorial board will take a stance on a current issue. 'Another shooting' The Beacon calls on citizens to focus on solutions, not politics NNs - ~ LA&E- Shannon~ m Opinion ;.Nick Flpd( Spo,18-een..-l•tpelal' Todd Espenshade- Graphic Designer PHOTOGRAPHERS Nicol& Gaetani EDITORIAL BOARD Toni Pennello Danny Van Brunt cabriniRudnicki Shannon O'Connor Andre Spruell Megan Stanley 141 s. Main St. Clayton and Theresa Karambelu Media Center WIik~ University WIikes-Barre, PA 18766 www.thewllkesbeacon.com There was another shooting. Last Wednesday, 17 people were killed and at least 14 injured when a 19 year old, wielding an AR-15, opened fire in the Florida high school from which he had been expelled. "Another one?" seemed to be the immediate question when the headlines popped up on T.V. "Wasn't there just a mass shooting?" There surely was. In fact, according to the non-profit organization Gun Violence Archive, there have been 30 mass shootings in the United States so far in 2018. The archive also found that there is a mass shooting in the country, on average, every nine out of IO ·days. This is not the case around the world. Con.com reported, citing research by Adam Lankford of the University of Alabama in 2016, that while Americans make up only 5 percent of the world's population, they make up 31 percent of the world's mass shooters. The report also detailed that The United States has the most mass shootings of any country, by a significant degree. Clearly we are doing something wrong. There is no denying that. However, politicizing the issue seems to be diluting the process. Any helpful discussion is being buried by fiery demands on social media for either increased gun security in our schools or to ban guns entirely. As a country that has a such complex relationship with guns, these kind of drastic demands do little to help fix the issue at hand. Mass shootings have affected our country for years. A solution cannot happen overnight. However, there is no question that gun control must be discussed. Evidence of that comes from research done on incidences in other countries, like Australia. According to an article published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, not a single mass shooting has occurred in Australia since the country reformed their gun laws, banning rapid-fire guns, in 1997. Firearm deaths, in general, also declined. Does that mean the same thing will work in the United States? Not necessarily. But does it mean that, as responsible citizens, we should be considering that it might? Many of us on the Beacon editorial board are inclined to think so. On the other side of the political coin, the organization "Everytown for Gun Safety" has come under fire for reporting misleading statistics about school shootings. The organization, whose name speaks for itself, reported that 18 school shootings have occured in the United States alone in 2018. If that number sounds unbelievable, that's because it is-not entirely accurate. The Washington Post explained that the organization "inflated" that number using instances that many of us would not count as school shootings, at least not in the same vein as Columbine or Sandy Hook. These included an instance where a Michigan man, parked in the lot of a school which housed no students or teachers - it had been closed for seven months - called the police to report that he was suicidal and had a gun. While he ended his own life, the school seems to have had little to do with the incident. Another instance that the organization counted in its inflated number was one where a student fired a few rounds in the school parking lot following an altercation. No one was injured, and it was after 8 p.m. These situations are a far cry from the tragedy that occurred last week. While undoubtedly tragic, these are personal situations that ended up being brought on school property, not deliberate, premeditated attempts to kill as many classmates as possible. To blindly push agendas by sharing misleading statistics is irresponsible, unethical and counterintuitive. So-called "fake news" should not be utilized alongside such a tragic event. It's moments like this when serious journalism needs to come to the forefront and exaggerated messages'that promote a certain agenda need to be in the background. Our first priority should not be the defense of our political opinions in the face of possible issues with them. It should not be to exaggerate an issue that is scary in itself. It should be having an open mind about what the actual best thing is for solving this problem. This is what it means to love your country. If there is clear evidence that there is something wrong, you try to fix it. You explore every possible avenue for fixing it. You do this because you love your country, you love the people in it, and you do not want to see so many people senselessly killed. Perhaps the issue is a matter of gun control. Maybe it's an issue of mental.health. Maybe it's an issue of being able to spot warning signs. It could be some combination of all of these things, but there will be no answer if there is no discussion. If you love your country, you love your country. Not your agenda. �- - - - - - - - - - - ----- 15 Opinion The Beacon - .Eebruary 20, 2018 This week's major: Integrative Media Interviews and photos by Andre Spruell Opinion Editor Every week, The Beacon will offer a chance for majors to be placed in the spotlight. Each student that gets chosen will have a few words to express why they chose the major and how they feel it will benefit them in the future. r. 0 The Beacon/ Andre Spruell Danny Devito Sophomore "I feel it has bene~tted me a lot already. It has taught me many skills that I will need to be a professional in my field and taught me how to handle interactions with clients in the real world. My career goal is to become a professional sports designer. It was an insane.workload, with insane hours, but (that) is where I want to be:' McKaylah DeKay Sophomore "IM has benefitted me by allowing me to take something I love and turn it in to a possible career. This major has also helped me to develop a very strong design foundation that I feel is necessary to thrive in the industry. In the future I hope to use what I've learned here to become a graphic designer:' r �j The Beacon - February 20, 2018 16 Opinion The Cultural Impact of 'Black Panther' By _A~dre ~pruell Opinion Editor Whenever there is tons of hype about something, the greater chance it has to become a bust. In the, case of "Black Panther," it surpassed those great expectations and did so while still preserving African culture. The first time I heard about the movie was through Twitter, as it was gaining tons of praises for being the first all-black superhero movie. With that fact alone, it was hard not to get excited about it because it is literally something that we have never seen before. One way it maintained African culture is by having a true African American takeover with the not only the whole cast being black with actors like Michael B. Jordan, Chadwick Boseman, Foi:rest Whittaker, and more, but the director, Ryan Coogler, is also black. Coogler 's only directed two other fi lms, which were "Fruitvale Station" and "Creed," two films that were also predominantly black and both have won awards and were nominated for even more. The fact that Black Panther is only Coogler 's third film speaks volumes to his talent, especially doing so as a black man at the young age of 31 , since most Hollywood directors are older white males. Another way the movie preserved black culture was by the language used. Although there were a lot of modern jokes made throughout the movie, it is based in Africa, and every actor spoke English with an African accent and even spoke in African dialect at times, which included subtitles any time they did. Something like an accent is something minor, but for me, that went a long way in preserving black culture. The director could have easily just had the actors speak regularly since the cast was already all black. Since each character • oke with an African accent and even in African dialect, it made the movie that much more authentic. Another form of language important to the film was the character of Erik Killmonger, played by Michael B. Jordan. The fact that he grew up in Oakland, Calif., and when he went Wakanda, the place where the Black Panther and his people reside, he stayed true to where he is from by speaking in Ebonics and only speaking in African dialect when he had to prove he is a member of the Black Panther's royal family. This was important because he was noted as being American instead of being from Wakanda, and Ebonics, or Black English, is popular in Oakland, a predominantly black area. By Michael B. Jordan's character speaking in Ebonics, it emphasized that he lived in America his whole life and representing how blacks in predominantly black areas would speak. The biggest way that black culture was represented in the movie was the representation of the different African tribes. Having the element of the different tribes was something that I was not expecting and was pleasantly surprising. It is not that I did not expect any tribes to be in the movie, but the fact that there were so many represented. The scene that stood out most to me in representing the different tripes was when T'Challa, the main character, is being announced as the official Black Panther and when one of the leaders asks if any of the different tribes objected, and there were just so many represented, followed by another tribe coming out challenging the newly appointed Black Panther. Overall, I believe that Black Panther did an excellent job staying true to black culture, while representing it in a multitude of ways that was successful. Another element that added greatly in representing black culture is the soundtrack to the film, which was mostly done under the creativeness of Kendrick Lamar, who is regarded as one of the best artists ever. Based off seeing the movie on its opening night, I believe that "Black Panther" will be remembered as one of the greatest movies of all-time and will certainly be attached to black culture as one of the culture 's most epic pieces of art. @wilkesbeacon andre.spruell@wilkes.edu Rave an opinion you'd lib · Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram! Facebook: 1he B-eacon Twitter: @wilkesbeacon Instagram: @wilkesbeacon io share? lmall 111! andre.spruell@wilkes.edu . �L The Beacon - February 20, 2018 Opinion 17 Black Panther claws its way to number one nicholas.filipek@wilkes.edu. By Nicholas Filipek Asst. .Opinion Editor There is not enough room for a fancy intro this week folks; I saw "Black Panther:' and there is much to discuss about its awesomeness. The Story- As promised, the movie picks up where "Captain America: Civil War" left us, with a son who must take his fallen father's place as not only the King of a nation, but the protector of the people. T'Challa is about to inherit a mantle that has been passed down from generation to generation, the mantle of The Black Panther. We enter the city of Wakanda, which we learn was built on the largest vibranium mine on the planet. For those unfamiliar, vibranium is the strongest subs_tance found in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, MCU fo r short. The vibranium deposit has allowed the Wakandans to become the most advanced civilization on Earth. They fear sharing their technology with the world, seeing how man has abused technological advancements throughout the centuries, and hide their city from the outside world, always "watching from the shadows." Somehow a stranger enters their metropolis, claiming to have the birth right to challenge the new King, and become the ruler of the African nation, with a much different agenda. He plans to take the Wakandan technology and put it in the hands of oppressed people everywhere. Subsequently this would expose Wakanda, "forcing" the new world to make Wakanda the capital for the world, over which he would rule. T'Challa must face his fears of being an unready King and hero to do both in order to save his family, friends and country. The Director- This is Ryan Coogler's third film: and at age 31 , he seems to have a better idea of what to do behind a camera than directors twice his age. I highly recommend both "Fruitvale Station" (now on Netflix) and "Creed." Along with directing Black Panther, Coogler also wrote the story, which says a lot about how much of this movie wa·s his complete vision. Said vision is absolutely gorgeous. It was a tall order to develop and create a fictional city in the heart of Africa, which is technology advanced, while making it seem like a grounded real-world setting. It is almost like asking someone to do the impossible, and that's exactly what Coogler did. From scene to scene you believe every aspect of the space these characters inhabit, and very little imagination is needed to believe that it's the same world that we live in. This allows us to fall into complete immersion of everything going on in the film. The settings, the accents and especially the costuming brought the city of Wakanda to life. This real world Coogler created allowed the cast to immerse themselves too, which lead them to bring these characters to life in a way that would make anyone who loves acting melt. The Cast- Chadwick Boseman ("Get On Up;' "42") stars as our hero, the new King of Wakanda and the Black Panther. We met this character in "Captain America: Civil War:'. but we really dive in deep with this movie about what drives T'Challa to be a good king and a just hero. There were scenes where he was able to make me feel the weight of what it was like to have that pressure of balancing between the two personas with just a look. I plan to see much more of Boseman in not only future MCU films, but different leading roles in various genres. Michael B. Jordan ("Fantastic 4," "Chronicle") played the perfect counterpoint to T'Challa and had me actually rooting for the villain. Jordan's character, Erik Killmonger, was not your standard MCU villain. Though not every time, after over a decade of producing 15 flicks, the MCU has given us some' flat "cookie cutter" villains, but Jordan's was by far the best. There was never a point where his motives seemed too crazy or over the top. It was clear that after the hand Killmonger was dealt, he was angry and had a more radical view of how to take care of business than T'Challa, but at the end of the day, they had the same goal. Lupita Nyong'o played Nakia, who could have very easily turned into "the love interest" in the movie, but through her performance, took the character to a whole new level. We meet Nakia as she travels with a group of captured African women on their way somewhere unknown, but you could imagine as being horrible. The Black Panther ends up messing up her undercover mission and she holds no punches in telling him so. Right from the jump we are shown she is a strong, independent person who needs no saving from the hero. That theme carries out through the film , leading her to be one of three strong female leads in the movie. Danai Gurira gets the distinct honor of being the most awesome, most fierce character of any movie, ever. That's right, I said it. With just a look she makes me feel like a scorned child who has embarrassed himself. She oozes confidence, loyalty, pride and patriotism throughout the film. Such a strong love and sense of duty for her country are coincidentally what causes her character, Okoye, to have her biggest conflict in the film. The next film coming from the MCU, "Avengers: Infinity War;' will be the largest event this universe has yet to face. It has people hyped all over the place, myself included. I really did not think there could be anything to get me more excited fo r that movie, but knowing Gurira will return in that film to reprise the role of Okoye, did just that. Finally Letita Wright is the perfect essence of young, fun and playful that compliments her character's extraordinary brilliance and grounds her as to not seem like a geek or know-it-all. Shuri is T'Challa's sister and is in fact the smartest human being who inhabits the MCU, making her smarter than Tony Stark, Stephen Strange or even Bruce Banner, to name a few. Shuri's work is responsible for the tech that powers the nation and especially her brother's suit and gear. She is forever improving on her inventions, never satisfied, saying, "just because soything works doesn't mean it can't work better:' The Summary- The whole experience of going to see Black Panther was extraordinary. From start to finish it is an astonishingly entertaining piece of art that everyone should experience. There was a sense of electricity in the air as the credits rolled. This movie will have an effect on the world. It certainly will have a cultural impact for many who have not been able to see themselves in a title role, until now. @wilkesbeacon nick.filipek@wilkes.edu r �_J The Beacon - February 20, 2018 Opinion 18 How and why faith plays such an impQrtant role in sports By Brandon Belfonti Staff Writer Faith has driven almost any subject in human history. Organisms on the hierarchy chart created by Aristotle were all second to God, education in America experienced its largest split ever because of catholicism, and the highest grossing restaurant per store in our country, Chick-fil-A, is closed on Sundays. No matter how controversial this topic is, it has a place in our world. And no matter how big a presence that is, we must see it. Religion has become a large part of sports. Most recently it was after the Superbowl. Headlines such as, "Eagles' coach and players credit their faith after Super Bowl win" were scattered about and made this prestigious accomplishment something more than the better team. All of the sudden there was another factor at play and it was not one of air pressure or stolen play cards. It was faith. "I can only give the praise to my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, for giving me this opportunity," said coach Doug Pederson. Jesus Christ put him on the field for that win. "It's all about the faith, it's all about our family, and then it's all about the Philadelphia Eagles, and it's in that order," Pederson then followed with. Faith, family, then the Eagles. Are we supposed to believe the Eagles were meant to win no matter what the circumstances? Some invisible power was going to have them win the game through any possibility? A common denominator of this team was faith. "All Glory to God" seemed to be the phrase of the game. It was used by Eagles Quarterback Nick Foles and leading wide receiver Zach Ertz in post-game interviews, which was then followed by backup quarterback Chase Daniel, who hosted a weekly Bible study, saying the Eagles were "by far the most spiritual team" he has played for. Who is to say if something gave these men an advantage? But it can be said that they were all in a tightly connected mindset with one goal in mind. They did have something to raise them above; or at least they thought they did. I would argue that simply thinking you have some edge actually provides exactly that. In Chris Paul's (highly respected NBA player) senior year of highschool, his grandfather was murdered on the street at sixty-one years old. Two days later Paul intentionally scored sixty-one points to honor his lost loved one. He had a few minutes to spare and could have claimed the fifty year old state record, but he did not want that. He wanted to honor his grandfather. The average high school basketball player would be happy with twenty points. Why did this come so easy for Paul? He was supposed to score those points. It was not just points in a basketball game. That is why he air balled the following shot and fell to the ground in tears. He had done what he was supposed to do and now the emotion had reached him. These players felt something so much more than a game. The sport in which they were competing had so much more value than the satisfaction of a trophy or a win. It was life or death. Jesus dying for them to _be· at, and then win the Super Bowl, or Paul's grandfather's dying age was his number to reach. The stakes were so much greater. Not winning the greatest football opportunity in the world meant letting down their savior and not scoring sixty-one points meant letting down Paul's grandfather, in their minds at least. These actions are a claim to what the human mind is capable of when it sees what must be done. Religion does that. It clears the fog of indecisiveness and creates a much more meaningful reason to do well in sports. When that powerful ~indset can be harnessed as a unifying factor of a team such as the Eagles, the possibilities seem to be limitless. The stories of what religion has done for so many people in so many different situations is endless, but is it religion or is it what was there all along? ~ • @wilkesbeacon brandon.belfonti@wilkes.edu What is the best way to handle the end of a friendship? By Savannah Pinnock Staff Writer Friendships are one of the most important relationships a person can have over the course of a lifetime. ·• It is also one of the most fascinating, as it combines the platonic emotion, and love found from a familial relationship with the exclusivity of a romantic relationship. The duality found within a friendship has been integrated into works of poetry, narratives, and a myriad of other prose. With the gravity attributed to this unique relationship, it is fair to ask: how does one handle the end of a friendship? Well, before answering this question, one must understand the psychological significance of a friendship and the emotionally injurious effects it can have on a person when such a relationship is terminated. Humanity is marked by its capacity to ask intense philosophical questions such as "why do we exist?" "what is the meaning of life?" and a plethora of other questions. With this in mind, it is easy for a person to become engulfed in these questions and to perceive himself as a small, insignificant . speckle against a massive universe. When given an idle moment to think, people tend to consider this existential crisis and a feeling of loneliness can quickly present itself. When it comes to the melancholic feelings that come from humanity's inquisitive nature, friendship can easily be seen as a panacea for this lonely mindset. Saul Levine, writing from Psychology Today says it even better: "People without friends often experience the vulnerability of loneliness, that poignant state which many ofus have felt at some point." With that being said, it can be easily argued that the opposite also holds true. People who do have friendships are less likely to experience loneliness. When a fundamental relationship is terminated, the effects are often negative though the extremity of the effects is dependent on the length and quality of the friendship. If a person has shared a great deal of information and experiences with a friend for an extensive period of time, the individuals may find their lives void of this person, as they meant a lot to them. On the other hand, if the friendship is mostly superficial and short in its longevity, the effects of the loss may be minor or null in significance. In order to cope with either scenario, it is important to evaluate the pros and cons related to the friendship. Were you truly happy with your friendship, and was the relationship satisfying? Many times friendships are toxic, as one party may find that the friendship is beginning to take a toll on their mental health and overall well-being. It is also important to evaluate the lessons you have learned after losing the friendship. For instance, ifthe friendship was negative for any particular reason, evaluate that reason and move forward with that wisdom in mind and pursue beneficial friendships that lack those negative attributes. It is also important to know that friendships, like any non-familial relationship, will come and go. As human beings we are subject to psychological, social, physical, and emotional growth and likewise, our friendships will do the same, and termination or small shifts often follow. So enjoy the moment, and when it's gone, don't linger on it but draw from the experience and continue onto the amazing journey called life. ._a,@wilkesbeacon • savannah.pinnock@wilkes.edu Do you have opinions? Do you wish you had a platform to share them? Contact Andre Spruell to write about them and get them off your . chest. andre.spruell@ wilkes.edu �6 Sports The Beacon - February 20, 2018 19 Sports Want your sport covered? Deserve to be Athlete of the Week? Contact the sports editor: Luke.Modrovs!cf@wilkes.edu MBB: Offense explodes as Colonels rout Monarchs 101-72 By Ben Mandell Asst. Sports Editor :o s. ,gy its hy to nd of ms he sa tlce rhy ion t1re eve mr )n- We >dy stic :ica .s a are ,eat jor, use inst 1ses that ype rest !ad; d. 6 assists. All together the Colonels totaled 25 assists. "I really feel like I'm locked in right now, I know later on in the season these guys count me and the other upper-classmen to step up," Robinson said. "They're just kind of bouncing off of us." The Colonels have officially locked up the WILKES-BARRE, Pa. -- The Wilkes University Colonels put up a season high 101 points in the blowout win over the King's College Monarchs in the 100th meeting between the two rivals. The Monarchs still own a slight edge in the all-time series after this game 55-45. The Colonels came-into this game riding high off the momentum of their win Saturday over Misericordia which put them into the MAC Freedom tournament. The Colonels have gotten a lot of production from Marcus Robinson and Rob Pecorelli, as they have lead the team in scoring all season long. The Monarchs came into this one looking to play the role of spoiler as they had just been eliminated. The game started off with some bad news for the Colonels when Connor Evans drove to the basket and fell awkwardly injured his knee three minutes into the game. "I have not given it too much thought, I just know that it's his knee;' Colonels Head _ _ _ _ __ Coach Izzi Metz said on Connor Evans knee Th e Beacon/Alex Kielar injury. 'Tm not sure if it's going to keep him Wilkes senior Mason Gross drives ouThtlong tedrm:' ( . ) . through Chris Fazzini t o t he basket. e Lan on Henry 7 pomts came m to replace Evans and the Colonels did not miss top seed for the MAC Freedom tournament a beat. The Colonels put up a whopping 49 so they will have home court advantage points in the first half as they continued to throughout the tournament. "There's always an extra push when roll without Evans .. The Colonels did not take their foot off the gas in the second half . playing at home because of the crowd and as they were able to break triple digits for the all of our fans;' Robinson said. "We're just looking forward to getting this win:' first time this season. The other three seeds are still up in the air "Coach always tells us that if someone goes down, the next man has to step up;' Junior as DeSales, Eastern, and Misericordia are Marcus Robinson said. "Landon played very all tied with 9-4 records. Eastern controls well filling in tonight at the point and were their own destiny, as a win on Saturday in their final game will put them in the two only looking ahead to the next game:' Marcus Robinson ( 14 points) recorded a seed due to tie breakers. Misericordia and double-double adding 11 rebounds to his Desales currently sit tied in the standings double digit point total. Mark Mullins (16 and every tiebreaker category, so hopefully points) fell one rebound short (9) from a they create some separation in their final double-double, Mason Gross (15 points) also came close to a triple-double with 6 SEE OFFENSE, assists and 7 rebounds, and Rob Pecorelli (19 points) had a game high point total and Page 21 MBB: Colonels fall to Eastern in heartbreaking fashion on Senior Day By Ben Mandell Asst. Sports Editor WILKES:-BARRE, Pa. -- The Wilkes University Colonels fell in their regular season finale on Saturday, 69-66, against the Eastern University Eagles. The Colonels honored their four seniors: starting Andre Spruell (3 points), Zach Brunner (6 points), Mason Gross (4 points), and John Goffredo (O points). The Colonels came into this game with home court in the Middle Athletic Conference Freedom tournament locked just outside the paint, Chapman grabbed the rebound and sprinted down the· floor. Chapman pulled up outside the fey and drained the go ahead three-point shot with 0.2 seconds left on the clock and gave the Eagles their first lead of the second half. The Colonels tried to throw up a hail mary of a up, so they did not The Beacon/Kirsten Peters hThave muclh to play _for. The Colonels getting pumped up before before their game e Eag es came mto . . Saturday against Eastern. th e game kn owmg a win would put them in the two seed for the shot but it failed and the Eagles grabbed the upcoming tournament. win and swept the season series. The game started with the Eagles jumping 'Tm not too worried about momentum;' out to a 5-0 lead before the Colonels could get Colonels Head Coach Izzi Metz said. "We did a basket, but Brunner and Spruell answered not have Zach Brunner at full strength and to make it a 7-5 game. The Eagles continued we did not have Connor Evans, our starting to surge on the Colonels seniors, as they point guard:' jumpedouttoanll-pointlead.RobPecorelli The Colonels did get some good news then got going for the Colonels hitting four though as Clay Basalyga dressed in his first three-point shots to lead the Colonels charge game since injuring his ankle in practice, back into this game. Wilkes took a one-point Bruriner played 15 minutes after leaving lead into halftime in this one following their Tuesday's game with an ankle injury, and impressive run to get back into the game. Connor Evans, even though he did not dress, The Colonels came out in the second seemed to be walking around normally half strong, as they controlled play for the following his knee injury. most part. Pecorelli continued to knock "[Connor] is day to day;' Metz said. "Zach down threes for the Colonels and they lead gave us good minutes tonight, his ankle was by as many as ten. The Eagles hung around sore but it's getting better and he should be though and continued to slowly chip into the 100 percent for Wednesday:' Colonels lead. The Colonels lead by five with Following all the action on Saturday, the one minute to go, but the Eagles' Antonio MAC Freedom seeds are set. The Colonels Chapman (19 points) took over. Chapman have the top seed and will host the fourth hit a three with 56 seconds remaining, and following a Colonel turnover the Eagles SEE COLONELS, Jordan Johnson made a layup to tie the game up. Following a Rob Pecorelli miss on a shot age p 20 r �_J Sports The Beacon - February 20, 2018 20 COLONELS WBB: Lady Colone_ls fall in Senior Day affair By Kirsten Peters With 47 seconds left in the quarter, Roberts, one of Wilkes's leading scorers for the day with 13 points, made a jump-shot to kickstart the Lady Colonels seven-point run to close out the half. A shot from behind the arc by sophomore Kelsey Yustat and a layup with 89 shots from behind the arc in her four years as a Lady Colonel. Staff Writer In the fourth quarter, the Lady Colonels WILKES-BARRE, Pa. - On Feb. 17, the continued their efforts at making a comeback Lady Colonels were defeated 81-68 in their last by putting 20 points on the board. However, regular season home game against the Eastern the Eagles matched the 20 points Wilkes got University Eagles on Senior Day. with 20 points of their own, not allowing the Before the game got underway, Lady Colonels to gain any ground on their the Lady Colonels honored their lead and closing out the game 81-68. In the MAC Freedom, the Lady Colonels five seniors, Jamie Campbell, Nicole Farrell, Catey McFadden, finished with a record of 0-14 and had an Sarah O'Hara and Emily Sofranko, overall record of 4-21 for the season. for their accomplishments both on Eastern 81 Wilkes 68 Eastern (81) -- Taylor Price 6 6-6 20, and off the court. In the first quarter, Eastern's Amanda Riff 6 0-0 15, Regie Robinson 6 1-2 starters were hot off the bench, 13, Brianna Young-Harris 2 2-4 6, Taylor Azer 2 1-2 6, Da'Naziah Brown 1 3-3 5, Maya Harris establishing a lead from the 21-25, VikiKneis 12-24,NaomiHarris 11-2 beginning and never allowing 3, Sarah Getzinger 1 0-0 2, Faith Gingrich 1 Wilkes to surpass it. In response to the Eagles' early lead, Wilkes' 0-0 2, MaryKate McGloughlin O 0-0 0. Totals The Beacon/Kirsten Peters 2917-2381. Campbell put the Lady Colonels Wilkes (68) -- Catey McFadden 5 1-2 13, first seven points on the board. Seniors Emily Sofranko and Jamie Campbell react Freshman Maddie Kelley tacked . _ , . . Gianna Roberts 6 1-1 13, Jamie Campbell 3 on a two-pointer at the l:l 8 mark to a play during Saturdays Senior Day action. 0-0 7, Alyssa Alfano 2 3-4 7, Kelsey Yustat 2 to close out the quarter for the Lady Colonels, by Roberts finished out the half for the Lady 1-2 6, Nicole Farrell l 3-4 5, Maddie Kelley 2 0-0 5, Chelsea Erkes 2 1-1 5, Emily Sofranko 1 leaving them trailing 16-9. Colonels with a deficit of 13 points. With a fire burning in their stomachs, After the half, the Eagles demonstrated 1-1 3, Sarah O'Hara 1 0-0 2, Sierra Smith 1 0-2 the Lady Colonels got the ball rolling with a their purpose by reaching their largest lead 2. Totals 2611-17 68. Eastern' 16'28' 17'20-- ' 81 three-pointer by sophomore Gianna Roberts of the game at 61-40. But the Lady Colonels Wilkes '9 '22 '17 '20-- '68 only nine seconds into the second quarter. did what they do best and had another hard3-point goals -- EAST 6 (Riff 3, Price 2, Although the Lady Colonels were able to fought mini comeback to end the quarter at decrease Eastern's lead to an attainable four 61-48 with a layup by Roberts and two three- Azer); WIL 5 (McFadden 2, Campbell, Yustat, points, the Eagles offense answered back, pointers, one by sophomore Chelsea Erkes Kelley) primarily with senior Taylor Price scoring 10 and one by McFadden, who tied Roberts with ~ @wilkesbeacon of her 20 points for the night in this quarter, 13 points and whose two three-pointers of the - , Kirsten.Peters@wilkes.edu pushing Eastern ahead 44-24. night tied her for seventh in school history Continued from page 19 seeded Misericordia. The Eagles slipped into the two seed with the win, meaning that they will play host to third seeded DeSales. Both teams will play in the semifinal games Wednesday, with the winners playing for the conference championship. Eastern 69, Wilkes 66 Eastern (69) -- Antonio Chapman 8 0-0 19, Austin James 4 0-0 11, Darius Washington 3 1-1 9, Victor pena 3 2-4 9, Jordan Johnson 4 1-1 9, William Blet 3 2-2 8, Gabe Perez O 2-2 2 Austin Duncan 1 0-0 2, Miles Carter O 0-0 0. Totals 26 8-10 69. Wilkes (66) -- Rob Pecorelli 8 0-0 22, Marcus Robinson 4 0-0 9, Mark Mullins 3 3-5 9, Jack Bova 3 0-1 8, Zach Brunner 3 0-0 6, Mason Gross 2 0-0 4, Andre Spruell 1 0-0 3, Landon Henry 1 0-0 3, Tommy Bowen 1 0-0 2, John Goffredo O 0-0 0, Zach Walser O 0-0 O, Totals 26 3-6 66. Halftime score -- Wilkes 34-33 Three-point goals -- EAS 9 (Chapman 3, James 3, Washington 2, Pena); WIL 11 (Pecorelli 6, Bova 2, Robinson, Henry, Spruell.) ~ @wilkesbeacon - , Benjamin.Mandell@wilkes.edu Wilkes Winter Sports Schedules Wrestlin2 11/3 vs. ~illersville L 24-3 ll/4@King's, 10th place 11/11 ~:: ~.<et~d, L20-23 H t C II WJ 8-6 11/18 H~d:f~ ef.e23-28 @"Mount Uru~n, 'L 9-33 vs. Alma, W, 34-8 ' vs. Baldwin Wallace, L, 3-43 vs. Greensbo~ W, ~1-13 12/2 vs. Souther:n vrrgnna ,W, 35-9 vs. M~Daruel Collew, W25-12 0@J~~~e 9 vs LIU Post, L 3-38' 12/22 Willces Open ' 1/4 vs. North Central L 6-32 vs. ~cago; L, 17-24 vs, Ohio Northern, L, 18-24 1/11 vs. Penn Tech, W, 43-9vs. Lackawanna Col!eg~, W, 41-10 l/20MAC Champ.@Kings,3rdP!ace 1/28 John Reesel)uals vs. Wtlliam & Jefferson, w, 30-19 vs. RlT. w: 22-21 vs. SUNYOneoota,L,20-24 212 (@, College ofNJ, L, 6-42 2/3 Messiah Open 2/9 vs. Ithaca, L, 3-40 2/11 vs. King's, W, 44-6 ~!· • ~f;1 t 2ti1 Men's Swimmin2 10/7 vs.William Paterson, L 98-ffi8 10/14 Colonel Sprint Invite, 1st place *10/20@Arcadi~ L, 44-142 10/2lvs.Mot.mtSaintMary,W,152-97 *10/28 vs. Stevenson, W, 117-20 * 11/5 @Lebanon Valley, W, 128-61 vs. Dickinson, L, 88-106 *11/11 vs. FDU-Florham, W, 126-72 11/18, ll/19Diamondlnvite, 5th place *12/3 @Lycoming, L, 84-173 12/8 vs. PSU-Altoona, W, 110-70 *1/13 @Misericordia, L, 108-139 *1/20 @Messiah, L, 65-125 1/27 vs. SUNY-Cobleskill, W 135-86 vs. SUNY-Delhi, W, 155-37 2/3 vs. King's, L, 68-130 2/ 15-2/18 MAC Championships *-MAC Home meets @ Wilkes-Ba __ Record: 7-7 (MAC: 3-5) ,i,:::::=•-~ Women's Swimming 10/14 Colonel Sprint Invite, 3rd place *10/20@Arcadia, L, 42-136 !0/21 vs. MowrtSaintMary's, L, 79-151 I0/28vs.Stevenson,L,61-104 *ll/5@Lebanon Valley, L, 57-136 vs. Dickinson, 57-111 * 11/11 vs. FD_lJ-Florham_, L, 77-90 11/18-11/19 Diamond Invrte, 9th place *J2/3 @Lycoming, L, 74-164 12/8 vs. PSU-Altoona, L, 85-88 *1/13 @Misericordia, L, 48-199 *l/20@Messiah, L, 4?-114 1/27 vs. SUNY Cobleskill, W, 103-85 vs. SUNY-Delhi, W, 102-36 *2/3 vs. King's, L, 37-155 2/15-2/18 MAC Championships *-MAC Home meets @ Wilkes-Barre CYC Record: 2-11 (MAC: 0-8) • . ..__.__.__..., WREST (Continue2/16 vs. Scranton@Ki-o -, - , -- - 2/17vs.Keysttn: @ Scrantoo, W,46-6 MVB (Continued): *4/4 @ Messiah, 7:00 p.m. 417vs. CityCollegeofNewY<Ik, 11:00am. *-MAC Home meets @ Marts Center Record: 12-15 Results through 2/17 Home matches @ Marts Center Record: 4-11 (MAC: 1-3) Men's Volleyball 1/17 @Lancaster Bible, r:, 1-3 l/19@St. John Fisher, L, 0-3 l/20@Endicott College, L, 0-3 @BardCollege,W, 3-1 1/24 vs. Loras College, L, 0-3 1/27 vs. Wilson College, L, 0-3 vs. Bard College, W, 3-1 *2/3@ Stevenson, L, 0-3 *2/8 vs. Messiah, L, 0-3 *2/lO@Arcadia, L, 1-3 vs. Kean, L 0-3 2/11 vs. Hunter College, L, 0-3 vs. Mount SaintVmcent, L, 0-3 *2/14 vs. Misericordia, W, 3-1 vs. York College, W, 3-0 *2/21 vs. Alvemia, 7:00 p.m 2/23 @ York College, 8:00 p.m. 2125 vs. New Jersey City, 11 :00 a.m. vs. Keuka College, 3:00 p.m. *2/28 @ Widener 7·00p m ' · · · 3/15 @ Lehman_College, 7:00 p.m. *3/17 @Alverrua, 12:00 p.m. *3/21 vs. Widener, 7:00 p.m. *3/24 vs. Stevenson, 2:00 p.m. *3/27 @ Misericordia, 7:00 p.m. *3/29 vs. Arcadia, 7:00 p.m. �Sports The Beacon - February 20, 2018 This P.ast week: Colonel Athletics in B~ief By Luke Modrovsky Sports Editor lo 2/11 WREST: On Senior Day, the Colonels dominated cross-town rival King's College, 44-6. Wilkes took three matches by forfeit, but still outwrestled the visiting Monarchs, 26-6, in contested matches. Seniors Jake Dimarsico (Forfeit), Matt Grossmann (Decision, 6-1 ), Josh Evans (Forfeit) and Bilal Bici (Decision, 5-4) all picked up victories. MVB: The Colonels dropped a pair of matches in the Knights Challenge hosted by Arcadia. Wilkes fell to Hunter (19-25, 19-25 and 20-25) and Mount Saint Vincent (18-25, 23-25 and 20-25). Senior Daniel Sales led the way against Hunter with eight kills, 10 assists and three digs. Senior Dylan Smith paced the Colonels with 10 kills against Mt. Saint Vmcent. 2/13 WBB: Sophomore Sierra Smith scored 11 points, but would not be enough in the CTOs.Ytown rivalry against King's as the Lady Colonels fell 82-49. MBB: See page 19. 2/14 MLAX: The Colonels were faced with a 9-2 halftime deficit and could not recover as the University of Scranton defeated Wilkes 14-5 in the season opener. Senior Jeremy Kachel notched two goals in the lo~s. MVB: The Colonels won their first ever match in Middle Atlantic Conference play as they defeated visiting Misercordia in four sets (22-25, 25-22, 26-24 and 25-23). Senior Brian Schumacher tallied 8 kills in the match and finished with a team-high .357 hitting percentage. The Colonels also took a sweep against York College (25-8, 25-20 and 27-29). Senior Daniel Sales and sophomore Salvatore Purpura provided 18 and 17 assists, respectively. 2/15 MSWIM: Two relay teams took the pool as the 200 medley group of freshman Jared Byrne, sophomore Anthony Stampone, freshman Justin Burda and freshman Nick Martino set a new school record with a time of 1:40.62 and the team's first podium first since the mid-1970s and sophomore Cameron Aspey, freshman Christopher Daley, freshman Mike Petit and freshman Tyler Weatherby finished the 800 freestyle relay with another school record-breaking time of7:52.03. WSWIM: The Lady Colonel team of freshman Abby Keating, sophomore Kyleigh Smeltzer, junior Allie Aspey and junior Morgan Williams touched in 10th place in the 200 medley relay with a time of 1:59.16. 2/16 ' MSWIM: The relay team of Bryne, Stampone, Burda and Martno captured yet another podium finish (seventh) by finising the 400 medley relay in 3:42.27, also a school record. Byrne also set a program record of his own by finishing the 100 backstroke in 54. 70. WSWIM: The relay team of Keating, Smeltzer, Aspey and Williams also set a new school record in the 400 medley with a time of 4:25.07. WREST: Freshman Kyle Trout, senior Matt Grossmann, junior Josh Evans and sophomore Kyle Medrow all picked major decisions in the 23-21 lost as the University of Scranton pulled off the upset in day one -of the 2018 Cross County Challenge. Junior John Ritter also added a technical fall in the loss. 2/17 WREST: The Colonels picked up fives victories by forfeit and defeated Keystone College on the second day of the 2018 Cross County Challenge. Wilkes won the contested matches 16-6, while winning the match 46-6. Grossmann, junior Josh Evans, junior Ashton Gyenizs and freshman Moustafa Almeky all picked up victories in the team rout. WBB: See page 20. MBB: See page 19. 2/18 MSWIM: Burda broke his own program in the 100 fly finals with a time a 53.50. He placed 11th in that event. WSWIM: Keating broke her own program record in the 400 IM with a second place finish in the A final in 4:44.85. ~ @wilkesbeacon ~ Benjamin.Mandell@wilkes.edu OFFENSE, 21 Continued from page 19 game. Misericordia plays Manhattanville and DeSales plays Delaware Valley. Wilkesl01,King's72 Wilkes (101) -- Rob Pecorelli 5 6-7 19, Mark Mullins 5 6-8 16, M!1son Gross 7 1-1 15, Marcus Robinson 4 2-2 14, Zach Brunner 6 0-1 12, Tommy Bowen 2 5-6 9, Landon Henry 2 2-2 7, Jack Bova 1 0-0 3, Andre Spruell 1 0-0 3, Derek Heiserman 1 0-0 2, Cooper Chaffee O 1-2 1, John Goffredo O 0-2 0, Zach Walser 0 0-0 0, Conn or Evans 0 0-0 0, Noah Jackson 0 0-0 0. Totals 34 2~1 101. King's (72) -- Chris Fazzini 6 5-7 17, Connor Callejas 6 2-3 16, Tyler Millan 3 6-6 14, Joshua Bailey 4 0-0 10, Lenny Radziak 2 0-0 5, Mike Prociak 2 0-0 4, Noah Tanner 1 0-0 3, Dan Angelo 10-0 2, Jack Bridges O 1-2 1, Pat Mitchell 0 0-0 0, Tony Maloney 0 0-0 0, Noah Pettenati 0 0-0 0, Jack Brewster 0 0-0 0, Victor Nyanway 0 0-0 0, James Willis 0 0-0 0, Devin Ringler O 0-0 0. Totals 2'5 14-18 72. Halftime -- Wilkes 49-27. Three-point goals -- WIL 10 (Robinson 4, Pecorelli 3, Bova 1, Spruell 1, Henry l ); KIN 8 (Bailey 2, Callejas 2, Millan 2, Radziak 1, Tanner 1). ~ @wilkesbeacon ~ Benjamin.Mandell@wilkes.edu Wilkes Winter Sports Schedules Women's Basketball 11/15@ Rutgers-Camden, L, 54-83 ll/17vs. Marywood, W, 70-59 11/18 vs. U. of Scranton, L, 43-78 11/21 vs.PSUWilkes-Barre, W,72-51 11/30 @ Moravian, L, 57-80 12/4@ Rutgers-Newark, L, 43-59 12/5 vs. Valley Forge, W, 89-76 12/7 vs. PSU -Schuylkill, L, 56-61 12/9 vs. Juniata, L, 44-77 *1/3@ FDU-Florham, L, 59-90 *1/6 vs. Manhattanville, L, 38-93 i/8@PSU-Hazleton, W, 93-79 *1/10@ Delaware Valley, L, 71-83 *1/13 @Eastern, L, 79-93 *1/ 17 vs. DeSales, L. 36-101 *1/20 vs. King's, L, 59-75 1/22 @Alvemia, L, 60-65 *1/24@ Misericordia, L, 33-89 *1/27 vs. Delaware Valley, L, 61-67 *1/31 vs. FDU-Florham, L, 63-104 *2/3 @Manhattanville, L, 45-63 *2/7 @ DeSales, L, 46-89 *2/ 10 vs. Misericordia, L, 54-87 *2/13 @ King's, L, 49-82 *2/ l 7 vs. Eastern, L, 68-81 *-MAC Freedom Home games@ Marts Center Record: 4-21 (MAC-Freedom: 0-14) Results through 2/17 Men's Basketball 11/15 vs. PSU-Hazleton, W, 83-58 11/18 @Elizabethtown, W, 86-75 11/21 vs. PSU-WB, W, 74-65 11/25@Marywood, L, 64-74 11/26 @ U. of Scranton, W-52-45 11/29 @ Drew, W, 87-80 12/2 vs. Messiah, L, 64-67 12/5 vs. Clarks Summit, W, 86-64 12/19 @ Albright, L, 65-72 12/28 @ Hiram, L, 85-94 12/29@Norwich, W, 97-74 *1/3@ FDU-Florham, W, 75-52 *I/6 vs. Mahattanville, W, 73-68 *1/10@ Delaware Valley, W 78-69 *1/13 @ Eastern, L, 76-91 *l/17vs. Desales, W, 72-66 *1/20 vs. King's, W, 76-64 *l/24@ Miserirordia, W,87-82(0'D *l/27vs. Delware Valley, W, 58-57 *1/31 vs. FDU-Florham, W, 86-59 *2/3 @ Manhattanville, L, 63-73 *2/7 @ Desales, W, 72-67 *2/ 10 vs. Misericordia; W, 86-72 *2/ 13 @ King's, W, 101 -72 *2/ 17 @ Eastern, L, 66-69 *-MAC Freedom Home games @ Marts Center Record: 18-7 (MAC-Freedom: 11-3) Results through 2/17 r �.J The Beacon - February 20, 2018 Sports 22 K•·eou14 _...._,with._... PfflOll ~ the put, who ~ i t bet Mkhael~ CokeorPepsi! Pepsi rite thing to do during practke? ce when my favprite song$ come on. Favorite meal to eat on campus? Chicken Cheesesteak from Grille Wor,ks. Other interests or hobbies off«the field? Golf, Football, Soccer, Volleyball, 81,ld Video Games. Anyone to give a shout-out to? My family and the Goon Squad. Favorite professor? Dr. Edmonds. -Complied by Alex Kielar, Asst. Sports Editor �L 'lle&,,am:FedlateAtbl WhyeatqWadclen~~~ high 13 points in a loss'~ .~ ~ ' !.' Congratulations. Catey! · · . What head~ Chris Heery sai'1:•Catey is~.i·rour year~ • and ·a senior captain. She .b,as' given h~l'. all to Wilkes~,, ,. Name: Catey McFadden ' If you could haw dbmei:witJa a t.moa. Year: Senior Major. Early Childhood and ~dal Education .Mhior: Reading Hometown: Doylestown, Pa. High Schooh Archbishop Wood HS Position: Guard Qriving force for your decision to come to Wilkes? I knew that I didn't want to go far and I wanted to play basketball. WUkes also has a great education department that I wanted to be a part of. Favorite tbJng to do during pradice? OldFarts and Babies. 'This is a game that we play during the practice hebe every game. 1he game is the freshman and sophomores (Babies) vs. the juniors and seniors (Old Farts). Whic.hever team makes three shots and a halfcourt shot first wim. I must say Old Farts have had the most wins 011 the season. ~ d i c l }'Oil fint begin play,ingt I mi began playing basketball bi 1st " grade. It was jiJSt qne of those~ that everyone played growing up so I decided to try it and realized that I enjoyed it so I person ftoPl ~ put, who....WitW Robin Williams. Favorite · The SUit '" on camputf Ii• Other intere8t.s or hobbies'off o£tJie fidd? . Other than baskttball, I e n j o y ~ Netflix (currently watching Grace and Frankie) (10/10 would recommend). banging out with friends. and going ho to spend time with my family. What came first? 1he cbkken or the 1he chj.cken. #Godisgood Hopes for this season as a Colonel Given that it is the end ofthe season, I make the best ofmylut gameliilnat lJniffl"Sity. I hopetofioishtheseasoo ~note andgettlte,wi with my Mostinflia,ntial pertoain your NickFoles. ~rite meal to eatoa qmpu cli.idcenC~withCudy from Grille Works. stuck with it. Post graduation plans in terms of a career? I plan to move back to Doylestown and work in my home school district in a 1st ' .,,.r A quote you live your life "Life's too short to be taken so seriously. Fawrite professor? Dr. Polachek. or 2nd grade classroom. . What does "Be Colond" mean to you! "Beahlel" meambeingaleaderinewrything that you.do 011 and oJithe court. Itmeam putting in )'Olll"bestdbtand~ something that is more than a Univmi1y. Anyone to gift a shoat-oat to! Nicole Farrell, Jayflo3, Carson Wentz. Complied by Alu Kielar, Asst. Sports Editor •• �.J The Beacon - February 20, 2018 24 DREAM RENTALS APARTMENTS AVAILABLE FOR JUNE, 2018 · .- � 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 2018 February 20th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2018 February 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/c6655e7de7e133e1bdca17c41e9d2244.pdf 6071e901f670ef8d4933abf0bb869083 PDF Text Text w T ~ ~IHIIE ~ B5IEACC(O)N HE B EACON The Beacon - March 20, 2017 Est. 1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member Volume 71, Issue 16 The news of today reported by the journalists of tomorrow. Wilkes offers new majors and minors for undergraduate students Wilkes University is offering a variety of new majors and minors for the current and Fall 2018 semesters. The new majors and minors include a theatre design and technology major, a five-year B.A./ M.B.A. in industrial organizational psychology major, a sports psychology minor, actuarial sciences minor, and a sustainability management minor. The new theatre and design technology major is being introduced through the performing arts division of the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. Classes for this major include design for theater, stagecraft, and more. Students will work to compile a portfolio and work on their own capstone their senior year. Those in this major will also be able to gain hands on experience by participating in four major shows each year. The five-year B.A./ M.B.A. in industrial psychology is a route offered to students that allows them to not only obtain a bachelor’s degree in psychology but also a master of business administration. This major is coordinated by Dr. Carl Charnetski of the psychology department. Under no additional costs, students through this program will take graduatelevel classes in their senior year in this accelerated program. This program allows students to use elective credits as an undergraduate for their M.B.A. requirements meaning students can finish their master’s in three semesters. “It’s a program where afterwards you can work in a whole array of different business settings or you can work in psychology,” said Charnetski, “you’re gonna have budget knowledge, H.R. knowledge, management knowledge, and marketing skills.” Students in this major are immersed in skills and courses that may place them ahead in the competitive job hunt. Careers include, but are not limited to, human resources, administration management and sales. The new sports psychology minor was also introduced by Charnetski. “Sports psychology is fascinating,” said Charnetski “Number one, it’s fun, and number two, it’s really interesting.” This program allows students to study the different issues of psychology within athletes and how to apply what they learn in psychology courses, but also learning about peak performance. “We’ve got a unique program here,” said Charnetski, “There are only two programs in the state at the undergraduate level in sports psychology.” Students get to learn the different pieces of an athlete’s psyche and how to apply the best possible training for an athlete as well as looking at an athlete’s brain waves in relation to their peak performance through the cutting-edge equipment in the Neuro Training and Research center. The coursework of this program helps SPRING CLEANING Food insecurity lecture, page 4 ‘Tis the season for spring cleaning page 7 students focus on the issues faced by athletes like anxiety and stress. Classes include Intro to Sports Management, Sports Psychology, Peak Performance Coaching and many others. Students will be required to take twenty-two credits. The actuarial sciences minor is a new program coordinated by Dr. Fanhui Kong of the department of mathematics and computer science. “Locally, we don’t have such a minor or major,” said Kong. Students in the minor will focus on subjects like probability, statistics, finance, and economics. Through this minor, there is a possibility of getting internships to help a student use actuarial science in a real-world setting. “I have one student who is pursuing this minor now doing an internship at County Insurance,” said Kong. The minor better equips students for the future as an actuary; a person who uses different mathematics and strategies to analyze the costs of risk and uncertainty in different lines of work, like insurance. The sustainability management minor is introduced by the partnership of the Jay S. Sidhu School of Business and Leadership and the Department of Environmental Engineering and Earth Science. Dr. Marleen Troy, a professor of environmental engineering, helped coordinate this program with the help Ruth Hughes of the Business school. The minor offers a newer and modern take on the issue of sustainability management and teaches students different sustainability measures and tools for their future. In the minor, students will learn how to implement initiatives and programs for sustainability organizations. “It’s very rare to have [this minor] at an undergraduate level,” said Troy, “so we are hoping to complement and make students stronger.” Students will take online courses of introduction to sustainability, metrics of sustainability, sustainability implementation, and industry-focused sustainability for the minor. If students finish these classes with a 3.0 GPA or higher, for each class as well as a few more additional credits, they will obtain the minor as well as an online certificate in sustainability management. “Increased awareness and hopefully another set of tools for when they go in the workplace,” answered Troy when asked what she hopes students will gain from this minor and certificate. The certificate and minor itself comes from a partnership with the International Society of Sustainability Professionals, a recognized leader in sustainability education. “It’s a good background to have to make yourself look more marketable,” said Troy. Hopes and Expectations for Sons and Daughters, page 15 Wilkes athletic teams travel on spring break trips pages 19-21 @wilkesbeacon madelynn.davis@wilkes.edu The Beacon/Nicole Gaetani Asst. News Editor Graphic by Todd Espenshade By Maddie Davis �News News The Beacon - March 20, 2018 Beacon Briefs News 2 Have a breaking story or a press release to send? Contact the news editor: cabrini.rudnicki@wilkes.edu CYC looking for Volunteers for After-School Program Compiled by Cabrini Rudnicki The CYC is looking for volunteers for their after-school program African American read-in. The program focuses on books by Andrea Volunteers wanted Adventures in Science Davis Pinkley. If you are interested or have any further questions, This year’s Adventures in Science, themed “Science from a please email erica.acosta@wilkes.edu Submarine” is seeking volunteers. The event will take place April Health & Wellness Fair to be held 27, with set up starting at 7:30 p.m. The event will run until 3 p.m. Sponsored by Health and Wellness Services and BACCHUS with Around 250 fifth-grade students are expected to attend. Volunteers are needed for positions such as lab assistants, group leaders, set- contributions from Human Resources, a Health & Wellness Fair will up and clean-up assistants. Volunteers will receive a t-shirt and be held. The fair will be held April 3 from 11 a.m to 1 p.m in the Henry refreshments. Please contact ashley.wojciechowski@wilkes.edu or Student Center Ballroom. The fair will feature topics such as certified erica.mabry@wilkes.edu for the online signup sheet or any questions. elder attorneys of law, school of pharmacy, and fitness/sports medicine. Special features such as a bone density screening, blood pressure screenings, and stroke prevention and thyroid screening (which will Blood Drive to be held The Passan School of Nursing will be holding a blood drive on April cost $30 to be paid at the fair) will be held. For more information, 23. The event will take place from 7:30 a.m to 1:30 p.m in the Ballroom. please contact Health and Wellness Services at 570-408-4730. A table will in the SUB for donors to sign-up during club hours. T-shirts will be given to the first 60 people to attend the blood drive. Walk-ins Wilkes leggings on sale are welcome. Contact Kaitlyn or Alicia at passanblooddrive2018@ Wilkes athletic leggings are on sale. Men’s leggings are $25, while gmail.com for any questions or to schedule a time. women’s leggings are $30. Only small leggings are still avaliable in women’s. Leggings can be purchased from 11 a.m to 1 p.m on Tuesdays and Thursdays. All proceeds benefit the Salvation Army in Wilkes-Barre. Contact DeAndre DePass at deandre.depass@wilkes. edu or Katie Hestor at katie.hestor@wilkes for more information. Sign up for the annual Glow Run The fifth annual Glow Through the Darkness 5k Glow Run/Walk to be held April 13. Registration opens at 7 p.m at UCOM. The run begins at 8:30 p.m from the UCOM and ends on the greenway. Participants are asked to join in the Celebration of Life after the run/ walk. Proceeds from the event will go to suicide prevention awareness through the local chapter of the American Foundation for Sucide Prevention. Please visit community.wilkes.edu/glowrun to register online. Registration is $5 for Wilkes undergraduate students, $10 for non-students. To pay in cash, please email glowrun@wilkes.edu or visit the Glow Run table during club hours in the Student Union Building. March for our Lives The Political Science Department will be hosting a trip to the March for Our Lives march on Sat., March 24. The march, which takes place in Philadelphia, starts at Fifth and Market St. and ends at Lombard Circle. Transportation will be provided. Departure is from the Student Union Building at 7 a.m. The march will take place from 10 a.m to 2 p.m. The cost is $5. Please contact gregory.chang@wilkes. edu or call 570-239-1949 for questions to reserve your spot. table of contents news................2 life, a&e...........7 spread............12 Wilkes University Student Government notes By Megan Stanley Staff Writer The Wilkes University Student Government held their meeting this week. A fund request from Education Club was the first item of business. The group requested $800 for the trip to the Pennsylvania State Education Conference. Those who attend the conference will take part in an outreach project in which they will go to local schools. The fund request covers registration, gas and hotel fees. Student government passed a motion to allocate $800 to the education club. Next was the Wilkes Adventure Education (WAE) fund request. To cover the costs of their Spring Break trip to California the group were asking for $2,000 to cover travel and food costs. To prepare for the trip, the group organized many fundraisers, including a chipotle fundraiser, a mug sale and a bake sale. Student Government agreed to allocate $750 to WAE. The HSC fund request for their “‘Welcome Spring with Color Wars/Holi”’ event was next. The event will take place April 7 between noon and 4 p.m. There will be music and Indian food and is open to all students. The group asked for $600 to cover food and Student Government agreed to cover the food cost. A fund request from ENACTUS was also on the agenda. The group does a lot of community service including students from all majors. They volunteer in medicine, state st professional development and are involved in a hydro-clyde project. The group requested $4,075 for five people to attend and event. Student government agreed to allocate $3,525 to cover hotel, shuttle and airfare for all five students attending. The Block Party fund request was the next thing on the agenda. The event will happen on April 21 between noon and 4 p.m. The theme is beach and relaxation. At the Block Party there will be T-shirts, sand art, inflatables, food and mocktails. Student Government agreed to allocate $15,000 towards the block party. A fund request for the Whine and Cheese event, which will be held April 3 was next. At the event, there will be cheesy snacks and grape juice. The agreed amount allocated to the event was $1,250. - opinion..........14 sports............19 @wilkesbeacon megan.stanley@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - March 20, 2018 News Wilkes professor publishes text on Hispanic women writers By Freddy Del Rosario Staff Writer Wilkes University’s Dr. Paola Bianco has recently published a book encompassed with the writings of Spanish-speaking women. The book, ‘Mujeres con Voz Propia’ which translates to ‘Women in their Own Voices,’ came as a realization after Bianco discovered her avid interest in Hispanic women writers. “I found myself utilizing many pieces written by Hispanic women in my classes, and thought it would be nice to take on a project that could better represent women writers around the world,” said Bianco. “I am truly excited this book finally came to be,” said Bianco. “I started this quest alone, but then I realized I could use the help of other experts on Spanish literature,” she said. Those experts are Professor Maria Fraser-Molino from Pamlico College, and Professor Emeritus Maria A. Salgado from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. “I feel like the story and the piece of Sor Juana Inez de la Cruz more or less epitomizes what the entire book is about, which is why I started the book with her.” Bianco is referring to Mexican nun Sor Juana Inez de la Cruz. Born in 1651, she was the first public feminist in Latin America. Being pushed by her father to marry, she chose convent instead, for she knew convent was presently the only way she could get an education. “I’m not focusing much on your typical, famous Spanish female writes, I wanted to write about the lesser known, because I felt that doing so would make this book unique,” said Bianco. Bianco also gives voice to a Filipina and an Equatoguinean Spanish writer. “Because the Philippines and Equatorial Guinea was previously colonized by Spain, I thought it was appropriate to include female writers of those times,” she explained. “At the end, it is all about women issues throughout time and culture, and I think this book could serve as a unification of all women writers.” Each written piece is followed by the background of the author in hopes of clarifying the inspirations behind each text. “I believe this book will be very helpful for all the students in Bianco’s courses, I know she has put a lot of effort into this,” said Dr. Rafael Garcia, professor of Spanish and colleague of Dr. Bianco. All the subjects in the book pertain to woman issues and are organized in categories such as the independence of women and defense of women education. “Not only did I want to write a textbook about women writers who were seen as lesser citizens in a way, but to give a voice to lesser known writers around the world.” Indigenous women who were writers were also given a voice in Bianco’s book. These women were not only poor, but of a thenconsidered ‘lesser’ race in 1600s Mexico. The book deals with issues of identity and what it means to be a woman, and how women slowly began to own the right to define themselves. Bianco’s book will serve as a tool for her to teach in her new class ‘Mapping History of Women Writers’ this fall. The book was published in December last year, by Panda Publications. “It is an anthology of how their own convictions were heard in entirely different times and places.” 3 Love reading the news? Why not try writing it! Join the Beacon team Contact us: cabrini.rudnicki@wilkes.edu madelynn.davis@wilkes.edu @wilkesbeacon freddy.delrosario@wilkes.edu Campus welcomes Red Flag Campaign for Abuse Awareness By Jacqueline Kurovsky Staff Writer As Colonels walk through campus in the coming weeks, they may see red for a good reason. During the month of March, Wilkes is holding a three-part Red Flag Campaign to raise awareness about abusive relationships and intimate partner violence. This initiative started by placing red flags around the Fenner Quadrangle, encouraging students to spot the “red flags” in an abusive relationship. The campaign is organized by Samantha Hart, Title IX coordinator at Wilkes. She expressed the importance of raising awareness about relationship abuse and violence, and encouraged others to intervene if they spot any red flags. “Our goal is to foster a community that is intolerant of abusive behaviors and more invested in establishing healthy relationships,” Hart said. A 2011 Knowledge Networks poll on abuse in college relationships noted that 36 percent of college students had experienced this in some form. Many in relationships do not recognize the red flags early on which can lead to physical abuse. The initiative of placing red flags around campus is meant to engage students’ curiosity and preface the rest of the campaign. Director of Residence Life Debbie Scheibler assisted in placing these flags around campus. “I am supporting the efforts of Samantha Hart and her office because I strongly support dating and intimate partner violence awareness,” she said. Beginning on March 19, the second stage of the campaign will begin as posters highlighting the eight warning signs of death violence will be placed around campus. These signs are emotional abuse, coercion, excessive jealousy, isolation, assault, stalking and victim-blaming. The campaign will culminate on March 22 with the event “Colonels Know Their Flags” in the Henry Student Center. Students will be encouraged to wear red to the event to show support and awareness. Attendees will be given the opportunity to learn more about the Red Flag Campaign and resources will be provided for help with dating violence and abuse. In addition there will be photo opportunities and free Rita’s Italian Ice. The Red Flag Campaign began in 2005 and has become a public awareness The Beacon/Maddie Davis The Red Flag Campaign put red flags around campus to bring awareness to ‘red flags’ in abusive relationships, which many do not notice initially. campaign that has spread to campuses has […] largely embraced this campaign.” around the nation. Hart emphasized For more information on the campaign, the importance of this campaign on the contact samantha.hart@wilkes.edu. Wilkes campus. “Wilkes is committed to fostering @wilkesbeacon an inclusive, welcoming and safe jacqueline.kurovsky@wilkes.edu environment,” she said. “Our community �The Beacon - March 20, 2018 News TEDX speaker holds lecture on community hunger insecurity By Megan Stanley Staff Writer Wilkes University hosted Clancy Harrison, a TEDX speaker, author, and food justice advocate, to speak to students, staff and the community about food insecurity on March 15. In a lecture titled “Hunger: an invisible epidemic,” Harrison discussed her personal work as the previous president of the West Side Food Pantry in Kingston and discussed the hunger and food insecurity issues facing the USA. The Campus Interfaith Coordinator, Kristin Osipower introduced the event. “Food insecurity is a national epidemic,.” Osipower said. “No corner of our society is left untouched - including college students.” Food insecurity, Osipower continued, can be “‘a significant barrier for success”’ for college students who may not have the funds to buy nutritious food with many choosing to live off ramen noodles and instant meals. “Wilkes has taken a very proactive approach in addressing the issue by providing different sources of education and resources for the students,” Osipower said. The Colonel Closet, which opened in 2016 for Wilkes University students, providing food for students who need it, but Osipower acknowledged that there needs to be more on campus to reduce stigma. Osipower placed Harrison on the “cutting edge of advocacy” for her work in the local area to reduce stigma. “She has transformed the lives of thousands of people by improving access to nuritioning food in her work with healthcare professionals, non-profit organizations, and universities,.” Osipower said. Harrison began her talk discussing the work the West Side Pantry does. They serve 70 families a week by providing them with four days worth of food. The also hold popup fresh produce stands bi-weekly. The same stand was in UCOM during HarrisonClancy’s talk. Before her work at the Pantry, HarrisonClancy admitted: “I had a lot of misconceptions I wasn’t even aware of. But when I started working everything changed.” “I realized the misconceptions I had were completely wrong,” Harrison continued: “There’s a misconception that people are lazy, that they are using the system. I learned that people often have multiple jobs, they are often patching enough jobs where they are working 1.7 jobs. Most of the children on food stamps have at least one working parent.” Harrison also acknowledged the belief that many who use food services also misuse drugs and alcohol. “In my seven years now of being at the food pantry, I’ve only encountered one person who smelt like alcohol.” Harrison explained that the person in question had anxiety going into public and had consumed alcohol to give them the courage to go to the food pantry. “If you look at the research [drug and alcohol abuse is] actually more prevalent among people with money, however it is more visible in poorer neighbourhoods.” Harrison stated. Harrison is also a consultant for the Women With Children (WWC) at Misericordia University, which is a program that provides single mothers with the opportunity to complete a college degree. It is one of eight programs in the United States that offers such opportunities to single mothers. “We have sixteen mom’s and nineteen children now, we just received our third home,” Harrison said. She also discussed her cooperation with prisons that provide some of the produce use in the food pantry: “It was the best experience of my life. I get beautiful produce from them. The men are so proud it’s like a sense of freedom for them inside of a prison.” Food insecurity, Harrison explained, is when people have limited availability to nutritious and safe food whereas hunger is when an individual experiences a painful and uneasy sensation because of a lack of food. Another aspect of food insecurity, Harrison said explained is eating the wrong The Beacon / Megan Stanley TEDX speaker Clancy Harrison spoke on food insecurity, especially relating to college students. Harrison was brought to campus by Kristin Osipower, campus interfaith coordinator, who also runs the Colonel Closet, a food pantry for students of the university. 4 types of food despite having access to good food. For instance eating instant meals, preprepared pancake mix, and ramen noodles. “This is what you see in colleges, this is what you see in the working poor. They are full, but they are starving on the inside because they are malnourished.” Harrison explained. In the US, 41.2 million people are experiencing food insecurity, with 12.9 million children falling into the food insecure bracket. “Since I’ve been speaking about food insecurity, the rates have gone down, but there’s a bigger gap in people who need more food. So the people who need food, need more and more food than before,.” Harrison said. In the Wilkes Barre area, 28.9% of the population lives below the poverty line, with females aged 25 - 35 and 18 - 24, and males 18 - 24, being the largest demographics facing poverty. Harrison told the audience that this means the college population of Wilkes Barre makes up the highest demographic of poverty. Harrison also discussed the stigma surrounding utilizing food assistant programs. Out of households that are classed as insecure, only 59% of insecure households participated in one of the three3 major federal initiatives such as SNAP, school meals, and WIC. “What’s going on in the other 41%, why aren’t they participating?” Harrison asked. “Stigma is a big issue,” Harrison said as a reason for many people not choosing to seek help for food struggle. Harrison told the story of Jake, a local child in the area who has spina bifida. His mother had to choose between buying baby formula which cost $1,200 a month and food, leading her to receive food stamps and shop at night to avoid shame. “Stigma causes food assistance paralysis,.” Harrison told the audience. Harrison also provided other reasons why people might not be able to get help for food issues. She explained that many can’t go because of conflicting working hours, no transport, and lack of knowledge about services. Towards the conclusion of the talk, Harrison was keen to encourage others to act to help those in need. Harrison told the audience: “Look in your own organization, where you work, find the crack and be the glue. We have a lot of our reach within universities, but what about the inreach? Civil leadership can happen anywhere at anytime by any person.” @wilkesbeacon megan.stanley@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - March 20, 2018 News 5 Profile of a Professor: Dr. Xiaoming Mu, mechanical engineering By Maddie Davis Asst. News Editor Dr. Xiaoming Mu is an assistant professor for the mechanical engineering department. Mu earned his bachelor’s degree in engineering mechanics at Dalian University of Technology in Dalian, China. When he moved to the United States, Mu earned his master’s degree from the Georgia Institute of Technology and in July he received his PhD for Mechanical Engineering from the same school. Mu became interested in mechanical engineering because of the influence of his hometown in China as well as his mother’s influence as she herself was a mechanical design engineer of automobiles. He became immersed in automobiles because his hometown in China was home to the first automobile factory, but he later switched gears to mechanical engineering during his undergraduate years. One of the biggest reasons Mu became interested in teaching at Wilkes was because of 3-D printing and the additive manufacturing lab on campus. He focused on additive manufacturing during his PhD. “It’s my expertise and it’s why I am here,” said Mu, “I am here to get involved and offering new courses.” Mu has published papers from his research with additive manufacturing and photomechanics of materials where he used light to deform the shape of different materials and developed a new way to print porous materials using salt and light for biomedical applications. Mu teached CADD lab, Statics, Strength of Materials, Solid Mechanics in his first year at Wilkes. “There’s a lot of stuff for me to learn in my new role as a faculty member,” said Mu. “I think being a new faculty member gives me the advantage because I care about students a lot,” said Mu, “I was a student half a year ago so I know what students are thinking, what they want, and what they are expecting to get from the lecture.” In the near future Mu hopes to utilize his interests in 3D printing and material study to create a new lab for undergraduates to assist him in. Mu had his first teaching experience at Georgia Institute of Technology as a graduate teaching assistant where he helped grade homework and, to his surprise, even had the opportunity to be the instructor of the lab. “It was really a new experience for me and it started to be extraordinarily interesting and I started to think what if I took on this role as an instructor,” said Mu. Mu was able to expand his background in teaching as he was a substitute teacher for his advisor when he went to conferences. “I enjoyed it a lot,” said Mu, “I decided why not find a job that I can both focus on research and teaching at the same time.” Wilkes’ focus on education and on the students is also what attracted Mu here. He liked the opportunity Wilkes gave him to use his knowledge of research in the classroom. on her experiences at Waller Hall from last academic year. Morrison spoke on the many accounts that her and her fellow residents experienced in the newly renovated Waller Hall. She said there were all types of animals, from wasps to raccoons to mice. “It was like a zoo when we were in there,” said Morrison. “They were running underneath my floor,” said Morrison, “it was all fun and games [with the animals] until I heard a squeak,” said Morrison. Morrison and fellow residents supposedly told facilities, but they didn’t do anything according to Morrison. Morrison even expressed her concern for future students because of the dangerous health risks that could come from river rats entering the hall from the nearby Susquehanna River. “This is disgusting,” added Morrison. Gabrielle D’Amico, Director of Communications, spoke on behalf of facilities on the squirrel situation and denied claims of squirrels. “A call was placed to facilities in December, but the sounds were found to be coming from the exterior of the residence hall,” said D’Amico. “Facilities continuously monitors and reacts to any possible issues in campus buildings, particularly in winter months when squirrels look for a warm place to take shelter,” said D’Amico. “If a squirrel finds its way inside, they will capture and release the animal off campus, and work to close up any possible entry points.” The resident assistant of the Waller, sophomore and political science major Joshua Bradley, discussed the seriousness of the claims. “We have a couple residents here who have reported hearing some things, but they haven’t actually been able to find any squirrels or anything like that as of yet,” assured Bradley,.“I can tell you for sure that Resident’s Life and facilities have been working on this for a long time.” Bradley went into detail about the different precautions Wilkes’ facilities has taken to keep out unwanted animals since the former mansions transformation into a resident hall, like sealing off of the chimney. “They’re not really causing too much of a problem other than some scratching and things like that,” said Bradley. “I personally haven’t had any sort of problems or anything like that.” “We’ve never had a squirrel or anything like that enter the building,” said Bradley. Bradley once again assured that the claims and the problems aren’t serious as there are no diseases being spread from the potential Dr. Xiaoming Mu The Beacon / Steffen Horwath “I know research and I can combine them together when I teach the students about any classes,” said Mu. “I can not only tell them the concept but also I can tell them what will help them in the real life.” Mu also liked the intimacy of the small class sizes that Wilkes is known for. “I am glad I am here,” said Mu. @wilkesbeacon madelynn.davis@wilkes.edu Faculty and students discuss possibility of squirrels in Waller Hall By Maddie Davis Asst. News Editor Squirrel-related noises and incidents have been reported this past year in Wilkes University’s Waller Hall. Waller Hall is a co-ed, freshman honors dorm on campus that holds 20 students and is divided by the North and South side; the North side for the boys and South for the girls. The newer accounts of squirrels in Waller come from this past fall and winter season. There were reported accounts of hearing running and scratching along the third floor attic-based rooms and the ceiling of the second floor on the North side. As it got worse, students notified campus’ facilities. Facilities referred to the reported squirrels as “tree rats” and stated these animals are desperate to get into a warm building because of the cold winter. Facilities told students that they had chewed the siding of the building off, which was the entry point. From there, facilities had reportedly caught the trespassing squirrels and put up different precautions to keep further intruders away from the Honors Hall. After the maintenance, some students still say they hear faint noises but others argue the problem is fixed. As of now, there are no reports this year from the girls’ side of Waller hall, but former resident and sophomore entrepreneurship and hospitality major, Victoria Morrison, reflected 0023428 WILKES-BARRE NT RTME POLICE DEPA Graphic by Todd Epenshade WILKES UNIVERSITY invaders. Dr. Michael Steele, Biology professor, added his own remarks about squirrels with his lab assistant Shealyn Marino. Steele has been recognized nationally for his research on squirrels as well as publishing four books on the topic. Steele blamed the cold weather for the possible intrusion of squirrels and the need to drop their young for the winter. “The best way to do it is live trap them, take them some place and then let them go,” said Steele “If you remove one, there will probably be another one that moves in,” added Marino. WALLER HALL @wilkesbeacon madelynn.davis@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - March 20, 2018 Act Out Theater Group to present “The Women of Shakespeare” By Beacon Staff Reports Act Out Theatre Group will present The Women of Shakespeare beginning March 23 and running until March 25 with performances on Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. The reader’s theatre-style show was conceived by Act Out’s artistic director, Dan Pittman. “I wanted to find a way to celebrate Women’s History Month in a unique fashion,” Pittman said, “all the while making it an informative and low-key show that celebrates the strong female characters within many of Shakespeare’s works.” The cast consists of six women as young as 16. The cast includes; Riley Calpin of Clarks Summit, Kalen Churcher of Plymouth, Marissa Moku of the Back Mountain, Laurie Kirk of Tannersville, Erin Reese of Moscow and Amanda Guziewicz of Scranton. The show includes monologues and scenes from various Shakespearean works including; The Merry Wives of Windsor, Romeo and Juliet, The Taming of the Shrew,Richard III, Coriolanus, All’s Well that Ends Well, and many more. Reese, a Wilkes University alumnus, News points to Much Ado About Nothing’s Beatrice as her favorite Shakespearean woman. “I identify with her character so much because I, too, am stubborn and picky on the outside but truly vulnerable inside,” she said. Pittman believes it is important to produce a show like this because he believes peopl are not as inclined to read Shakespeare anymore. “This show is so fun and unique because it’s so many different characters that everyone knows and loves, performed by women of all ages,” Calpin said. “With the variety of shows and characters on display, you’re bound to find a piece or two that really sticks out to you personally.” The Women of Shakespeare runs on the Act Out stage (408 N, Main St.m Taylor, Pa. 18517) from March 23 until March 25 with performances Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. All tickets are $10. Tickets can be purchased by emailing the theatre at actouttheatre1@gmail.com. Tickets can also be purchased at the door. Editor’s note: Dr. Kalen Churcher, The Beacon’s faculty adviser, is involved in this production. 6 FOR RENT APARTMENTS Studio, 1, 2, & 3 bedrooms Available June 1, 2016 www.DreamRentals.net Call Jim (570) 288-3375 TONS OF BRANDS TO CHOSE FROM INCLUDING: BELLA+CANVAS, AMERICAN APPAREL, ADIDAS, JERZEES, GILDAN, IZOD, AND MORE. 4T-SH iRTS·CO M YOUR #1 LOCAL SCREEN PRINTER SINCE 1993! IF YOU HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY ... SAY IT WITH US! ~ FIGshirts fi FIGshirts ~ FIGshirts �y The Beacon - March 20, 2018 Life, Arts & Entertainment 7 Life, Arts & Entertainment Have a story or want your event to be featured? Contact the Life, A&E Editor: amanda.bialek@wilkes.edu It’s time to spring into action and clean your home By Amanda Bialek Life, Arts and Entertainment Editor 1. Dishwasher Duty A great way to sanitize is to shake baking soda on a damp sponge and wipe the dishwasher down with it. This helps removes tough stains and stuck-on food. 7. Pick the perfect broom For indoor messes, be sure to use a broom with fine bristles. This will help pick up small dirt particles more efficiently. For the porch or other outdoor areas, choose a stronger broom with stiff bristles. 2. Disinfect the Disposal 9. Address your drawers and closet Take time to sort through the clothes in your dresser and those hanging in your closet. We often are storing clothes that are no longer worn. Purge what you do not wear anymore. Consider donating it or giving it to a friend. Stink be gone! To freshen up the disposal naturally, drop in some sliced lemons, ice and salt. The lemons will deodorize while the salt and ice will take care of residue. 3. Ditch the Sponge Did you know sponges are a breeding ground for bacteria? To disinfect yours, squeeze it out after using it and microwave it for one minute. When it starts to get smelly, throw it into the trash can. 0 0 12. Clean out the refrigerator 13. Don’t spread the dust Spray all the ceiling fans with furniture polish. Be sure to wipe off the excess and then lightly buff for a nice shine. 14. Use a Diffuser Freshen up your room or home with a diffuser. Lemon and Thieves are great scents that will help eliminate any lingering odors and kill bacteria. Mold and mildew? No need to throw away the liner. Put it in the washer along with bath towels to help scrub it clean and hang it back up to dry. 15. Shine the windows Use a glass cleaner to get rid of those spots and smudges from the winter season. To ensure a great window shine, wash the windows on a cloudy day. 5. Tame the Toilet Make fizzy bath bombs for your toilet. A quick recipe: 1 cup cornstarch; 1 cup citric acid; 2 cups baking soda; 1/2 cup Epsom salt; 1/2 cup sea salt; 2 tsp. water; 1/2 tsp. Borax; 1-2 tsp. essential oil; 2 tbsp. of a light oil such as jojoba or grapeseed. Visit thespruce.com for more details on sanitizing the toilet with do-it-yourself bath bombs. First, pour a pot of boiling water down the drain. Then add in about half a cup of baking soda and let it sit for about eight minutes. Pour a cup of hot water mixed with vinegar down the drain. Cover with the plug and flush the drain out with hot water once more. For all the gamers out there, label your game controllers and attach them to the specific game console with velcro. You will no longer have to search high and low for the controller next time you are ready to play your favorite game. Throw away any old leftovers or outdated food. Combine salt and soda water to make a cleaner. Wipe down the fridge with this bubbling mixture. 4. Wash your Shower Curtain Liner 6. Get the drains unclogged 11. Use velcro to address clutter 16. Toss your bedding in the washer It is important to wash pillowcases and sheets on a regular basis to stay germ free. To keep your bedding smelling fresh, washing it once a month is ideal. Graphic by Todd Espenshade 8. Say goodbye to dust bunnies with the proper dustpan Purchase a dustpan with a rubber edge. Sweep dirt and dust bunnies into the pan with ease and catch every dust bunny that is lurking. 10. Keep the essentials nearby Organize a basket to keep on your nightstand. Fill it with your favorite moisturizer, chapstick, box of tissues and a book. This will remind you to take care of yourself as the season changes. 17. Check out what is underneath your bedding While your bedding is washing, use the crevice tool from your vacuum on your mattress. This will remove dust and skin flakes. Spray some tea tree or lavender essential oils. @wilkesbeacon amanda.bialek@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - March 20, 2018 8 Life, Arts & Entertainment Recipe 01 the week: NGREDIE TS: I INSTRUCTIONS: Nntella french Toast 1. 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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 - March 20, 2018 Life, Arts & Entertainment 9 SPEND YOUR SUMMER WISELY Take classes for just $520 per credit Many classes are held online so you can enjoy your break from home while getting ahead in your studies. And with start dates in May, June or July, classes conveniently fit your summer plans. Three-week presession May 21 to June 8 Full session May 21 to Aug. 17 Nine-week session June 11 to Aug. 14 Summer session I June 11 to July 13 Summer session II July 16 to Aug. 17 Make an appointment with your advisor and visit www.wilkes.edu/summer. �The Beacon - March 20, 2018 Life, Arts & Entertainment 10 Graphic by Todd Espenshade Spring cleaning isn’t just for your messy room. It’s the perfect time of year to set free all of the gloomy things bringing you down. The process of letting go of anything that brings you negativity in your life is very important to your mental health. Whether it be a bad habit, a toxic relationship or that one friend that is always bringing you down, it’s time to stand up for yourself and let go. Psychologytoday. com gives some tips on how to say goodbye to the old and give a warm welcome to the new! Worry about yourself It doesn’t matter what other people think or what they do, it’s time to start caring about you. What someone else thinks of you should not change your opinion of yourself. You have to believe in yourself and others will respect you for that. At the end of the day, you have the love yourself. Failure is always an option If you make a mistake, don’t worry, you’re not the only one. Don’t let it keep you up at night as you wallow in self pity. Instead learn from what happened and laugh about it. Life will be so much more pleasant if you learn that failure is human and sometimes it can be quite funny. Accept things you cannot change We can’t control everything and sometimes things happen that we wish we could change. As much as we would love to change certain things, we have to let go of that control and move forward. Whether you wish things in the past were different, you need to live in the present and be hopeful for the future. Get uncomfortable Getting out of your comfort zone is one of the best ways to learn new things about yourself. New situations, new people and new experiences can be great for your mental health. Stop living behind “what ifs” and learn what you are capable of. You can unlock unlimited possibilities when you don’t let fear run your life. ~ Forgive The most important aspect of letting go is to forgive. Keeping all of your negative emotions inside allows you live in the past and prevents you from moving forward. The most important thing about forgiving is you need to do it to yourself and for no one else. Forgiving and letting go allows you to grow as a person and become a new and better you. “We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we’re curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.” -Walt Disney @wilkesbeacon shannon.oconnor@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - March 20, 2018 Life, Arts & Entertainment 11 Wilkes Internship & Career Fair Many Wilkes students stopped by the career fair to speak with representatives from a wide variety of different career fields. The McHale Athletic Center was filled with many employers for students to visit with. --------= ~ ~ 0 Commonwealth Health wealth commonHealth Registered Nurses Sue Chandler and Michelle Marchetti ‘03 were two representatives from Commonwealth Health. The Beacon/Madison Kaminski Joseph Birden, a student in the Sidhu School of Business and Leadership, speaks with a representative from the Pennsylvania State Police. Graphic by Todd Espenshade �The Beacon -March 20, 2017 Wilkes-Barre Ceasefire By Cabrini Rudnicki News Editor News On March 15, Action Together NEPA and the Wilkes University Sociology and Criminology departments brought different organizations to discuss approaches to violence reduction in Wilkes-Barre. Representatives from gun violence prevention organizations spoke about their separate approaches to lessening violence through means like legislation and community outreach. The event leaders hope to create a Ceasefire Wilkes-Barre using strategies from both organizations. Dr. Andrew Wilczak, a professor of Sociology, brought the event to Wilkes University after the Parkland shooting in February. Wilczak is the chair of the outreach and education committee for Action Together NEPA, an activist organization in the area. Action Together NEPA had previously held a gun control rally in downtown Wilkes-Barre on Feb. 19. “We want to restore people’s confidence in the city, and make Wilkes-Barre and the surrounding cities a safer place,” said Wilczak The event brought representatives from CeasefirePA and Philadelphia Ceasefire, both gun violence prevention organizations. “The two organizations, despite having the names in common, are two very different groups,” explained Wilczak. “CeasefirePA tends to take a legislative and political side, while Philadelphia Ceasefire is more on the ground. As for what Ceasefire WilkesBarre ends up being is really up to us as a community. I envision it as a combination of the two.” First to speak at the event was Jeff Dempsey, the program director of CeasefirePA. CeasefirePA is one of the largest statewide organization for gun violence prevention, with a focus on education and legislation. “Gun violence is much larger than what we typically think of as gun violence,” said Dempsey. “It’s easy to look at something like city homicide rates, but we don’t necessarily think of suicide rates. Suicide counts for so many gun deaths which is why people on the other side of the debate often leave suicides out.” “We also often don’t talk about intimate partner violence, also known as domestic violence,” continued Dempsey. “In Pennsylvania, generally we lose about 100 people a year to intimate partner violence, and about half of them are with guns.” Dempsey continued to speak on the work his organization tends to do. “On top of education, we also do a lot of advocacy work,” explained Dempsey. “We try to take the people that we speak to and pair them with their representatives. We equip them to be better advocates. “We do more legislative work because we believe in the laws that we support, and we believe that in the Pennsylvania legislature quite frankly there are laws that will endanger it and do harm.” Dempsey also began to go through different gun laws that are important to CeasefirePA, including state laws encompassing background checks, open carry, local gun laws. State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski then chimed in to explain his stance on the issue, explaining his belief that the second amendment is outdated. “The NRA has gone from a sportsman organization to a money making machine,” said Pashinski. He also commended and applauded the Parkland students recent actions to raise support for gun control laws. “Those kids stood up, and so elegantly, brilliantly, courageously stood up and told the truth,” he said. “What did they do in Florida? They passed gun legislation for the first time. “As a legislature, it is up to me to find laws that protect people, that address concerns and address needs.” Representatives from Philadelphia Ceasefire came on stage to discuss their methods of gun violence reduction. The organization was originally created in Chicago by a scientist who noticed the 12 The Beacon / Maddie Davis Jeff Dempsey, of CeasefirePA, and Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski shared the stage as they discussed legislature related to gun control, as well as voting in the next election. clusters of shootings was similar to the spread of cholera in Africa, leading to him speaking about gun violence as a public health issue. The organizations use the Cure Violence model, which uses disease control methods, according to the Cure Violence website. Marla Davis Bellamy brought the organization to Philadelphia after serving as Chief of Staff for the Pennsylvania Department of Health before becoming executive director of Minority Health and Health Disparities at Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple. Bellamy showed a statistic of gun violence, showing that Philadelphia lost 317 victims of homicide while New York City lost 290 victims of homicide, both in 2017. New York City has a population of approximately 8.5 million people, while Philadelphia only has 1.5 million people. “One of the reasons we talk about violence as a public health issue is because it certainly impacts so many people,” explained Bellamy. The Cure Violence model looks at violence as learned behavior. Bellamy explained this model using golfer Tiger Woods as an example. “Tiger Woods has been playing golf since he was two years old, why? Because he was introduced to it by his parents. He was just inundated by golf his entire life, so he’s a great golfer. Now flip the script a little bit. If a child is in a home where there’s guns, violence, whether it’s in communities or schools, that’s all they see. That’s what they are going to become.” Philadelphia Ceasefire hires what they call ‘credible messengers,’ which are people who are known and trusted by the community, who previously had been engaged in gun violence. Their efforts are also focused on high-risk individuals. “If we are in an area that has known gun problems, we are going to focus our efforts on the leader of the gang,” explained Bellamy. “That person has a lot of influence.” The organization responds to neighborhood shootings by having members go to the scene and engage with family members and friends of the victim. The organization also mediates disagreements between individuals to prevent the conflict from escalating to gun violence. There was a decrease of homicides and shooting victims in Philadelphia after the creation of the program. In one district of Philadelphia, in 2011 there were 46 homicides and 187 shootings, while in 2013 there were 29 homicides and 136 shootings. Faith based leaders Dr. Mary Washim and Peter Harris also spoke at the event. Dr. Mary Washim, a pastor and police chaplin, spoke about her approach to stopping gun violence. She works as a prayer coordinator for Philadelphia, and holds a monthly conference call prayer hotline to pray for the city. The conference call includes people across the country. The calls happen the first Monday of every month at 5:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. �The Beacon -March 20, 2017 News 13 Graphics by Todd Epenshade PHILADElPHlt.. CEASEFIRE SS OR C A campaign tt' stop snootmgs The Beacon / Maddie Davis Marla Davis Bellamy, of Philadelphia Ceasefire, with her powerpoint presentation explaining the cause and methods of her organization, which uses the Cure Violence model. E POLIC TO N E LIN OD EN N DO IL E OT STOP CI LO P S OS R C SS OR T NO C SS O R CT ON D O EO IN D E N L IL E E CILO C I L P O P The Beacon / Maddie Davis Dr. Mary Washim, a faith-based leader affiliated with Philadelphia Ceasefire, holds a monthly conference call praying for the city with people from around the country. “I believe all of us are composed of the body, the soul, and the spirit, and I believe all of us have a part in helping with the violence that’s going on. We can work on the body, but what about the spiritual piece? I believe that when we put that part in, we can become complete.” Peter Harris, also a police chaplain affiliated with the organization, gave his perspective on the situation. “We need to connect to each other,” said Harris. “Disconnect is a word that people use a lot, but the fact of the matter is that you can’t disconnect if you were not connected. That’s our problem, we are unconnected. “Ceasefire is working to get us attached, attached to become engaged. Once we are engaged, we will be focused, and we will begin to look at each other in the eyes and we can begin to hear them when they speak, and we can begin to touch.” More information on the organizations can be found on ceasefirepa.org and philaceasefire.org. For more information on the creation of Wilkes-Barre Ceasefire, please contact Dr. Andrew Wilczak at andrew. wilczak@wilkes.edu. @wilkesbeacon cabrini.rudnicki@wilkes.edu The Beacon / Maddie Davis Dr. Andrew Wilczak, a Sociology professor at Wilkes and chair member of Action Together NEPA, hosted the event, inspired by the recent Parkland shooting in February. �The Beacon - February 27, 2018 Opinion Opinion Have an opinion or want to write a guest column? Contact the opinion editor: andre.spruell@wilkes.edu Editorial Staff Our Voice 2017-18 MANAGERIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief - Toni Pennello Managing Editor - Danny Van Brunt Adviser - Dr. Kalen Churcher SECTION EDITORS News - Cabrini Rudnicki LA&E - Amanda Bialek Opinion - Andre Spruell Sports - Luke Modrovsky ASSISTANT EDITORS News - Maddie Davis LA&E - Shannon O’Connor Opinion - Nick Filipek Sports - Ben Mandell & Alex Kielar DESIGN EDITORS Todd Espenshade - Graphic Designer PHOTOGRAPHERS Nicole Gaetani EDITORIAL BOARD Toni Pennello Danny Van Brunt Cabrini Rudnicki Shannon O’Connor Andre Spruell Megan Stanley 141 S. Main St. Clayton and Theresa Karambelas Media Center Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 www.thewilkesbeacon.com 14 Each week, The Beacon’s editorial board will take a stance on a current issue. Greek Life or no Greek Life? The Beacon reflects on student fraternities and sororities in Pennsylvania When people think about college, things like partying and Greek life are the factors constantly associated with college. These same factors are also costing the lives of innocent people. Recently, a Lehigh University sorority was shut down until 2020 for what was described a “raunchy scavenger hunt.” The scavenger hunt encouraged students to do very inappropriate and illegal tasks to earn points and then become a member. Another incident in particular happened at Penn State University last year in which a student was found dead at a fraternity party. The student drank an excessive amount of alcohol and as he was lying on the floor at a fraternity party, students expressed concern over his wellbeing. Despite concerns, members of the fraternity hosting the party did not seem as worried and allowed the deceased body to just lay there. The fraternity has since been banned by the university. According to ABC News, Pennsylvania prosecutors this past Thursday dropped all assault charges against members of the nowclosed Penn State fraternity in the hazing death of a pledge, sparing defendants the most serious allegations any had faced. Although The Beacon does not agree with this decision, there are still members of the former fraternity that could face charges leaving them in prison for many years. Attending a school that does not have Greek life, Wilkes University students do not know what it is like having to deal with fraternities and sororities on a daily basis. But from visiting friends at universities that do have Greek life, the party culture is extremely different. One member of The Beacon has attended parties hosted by fraternity and sororities, and it did not seem safe. The experiences seemed unsafe because when going to Greek life parties at other schools, each fraternity and sorority encountered seemed to have different rules before even entering the party. Then upon entering the party, it seems like it is easy to take advantage of people because there is an excessive amount of alcohol and drugs readily available. Although fraternities and sororities exist to allow students to have connections for things like jobs once they graduate, The Beacon feels like going to a school without Greek life makes the campus safer. This is not taking shots at students involved in Greek life and is not an attempt to attack the concept of Greek life. Here at Wilkes University, there are fraternities, but they are professional fraternities, and are not the “typical” fraternities that throw wild parties every weekend that would endanger the wellbeing of students here on campus. There many reasons why not having these fraternities has been beneficial to the institution and for other academic institutions that also do not have Greek life. One simple reason is that without Greek life, it decreases the chances of students having alcohol or drug related incidents that could endanger their health. Schools that do not have Greek life definitely still have parties, but since fraternities and sororities are not hosting these parties, alcohol and drugs are not as readily available. This means that since fraternities and sororities generate so much money through things like “dues,” they are able to get excess amounts of alcohol and drugs available for students without charging them. For schools without Greek life, house parties are thrown by students who live offcampus. Since these house parties thrown have to be funded by students without any Greek life association, they do not have nearly the same amount of money that fratenities and sororities do, which means they personally have to come out of pocket to provide alcohol for students. As a result, far less alcohol is provided, limiting the chances of alcohol related issues. Another factor that makes not having Greek life safer is hazing. Having to complete feats in order to have the opportunity to join a fraternity or sorority is something that has been going on for many years. These particular feats vary depending on the fraternity or sorority, but the common denominator is that some of these feats can put students in danger since most of these feats involve things like physical abuse, alcohol, drugs and sex. In all, schools that do not have a strong Greek life presence are much safer than schools that do. With that being said, should other academic institutions look into disallowing Greek life? Or do more incidents involving fatalities have to happen in order for it to happen? �The Beacon - March 20th, 2018 Opinion Hopes and Expectations for Sons and Daughters By Andre Spruell Opinion Editor Having a family is a goal most people strive for, whether it be planned or unplanned. With that being said, does the gender of a child determine how their parents raise them? According to Psychology Today, it is often difficult to do this type of research because parents tend to be reluctant to admit that they treat their sons and daughters differently, especially in an era of greater gender equality. Nowadays, it is common for couples that are planning to have a family to have a gender reveal for a baby that is on its way. The way in which the gender is revealed takes many forms, with the end result being blue, which signifies a boy, or pink, which means the couple is expecting a girl. Due to something like gender reveals, is it safe to assume that hopes, standards and expectations are already being placed on a child before they are even born? Personally, I do not think it is a stretch that couples expecting a child are already placing expectations on their children once their gender is revealed because simply put, girls are treated differently from boys. Something as simple as toys contribute to stereotypes among sons and daughters. For example, boys are discouraged from playing with dolls and makeup, while girls are discouraged to do physical activity and are discouraged to play with “boy” toys like G.I. Joe action figures. Another factor as to why boys and girls are treated differently from each other is the fact that dads are males and that mothers are females. According to Time Magazine, fathers tend to use more analytical language when speaking to their daughters than when talking to sons. In other words, by using more analytical languages towards daughters, it indicates that fathers have more complex types of discussions with their sons as opposed to their daughters. Fathers also talked about sadness more with girls than boys, and they were more likely to engage in rough physical play with their sons than with their daughters according to Time Magazine. Boys engaging in physical play while girls are generally taught to avoid physically demanding activity is something that I believe has always been around in society. This develops the stereotype that since boys are genetically stronger, they are more capable of doing physical activity to the point that it seems girls cannot do the same, which is just not true. This particular idea is evident on the adult level as well, especially back in the early 1900s when men typically went out to work physically demanding jobs, while women stayed at home to tend kids because they were seen as too delicate to work the same jobs as men. According to Time.com, mothers may be more comfortable talking about their emotions than fathers, thus children might therefore think it is more appropriate for girls to talk about feelings. Due to this, daughters were more likely than sons to speak about their emotions with their fathers when talking about past experiences. Since this is the case, another stereotype developed as that women are more emotional. Since fathers and mothers are more emotionally available for their daughters than with their sons, girls tend to be more emotional because they are allowed to be more emotional. On the other hand, boys are generally not taught to be emotional because being emotional is something that is typically not seen as “manly.” According to CBS News, there is a ton of research indicating that it is really good for children to talk about their emotions and so if we’re doing that less with out boys, that’s a good thing to realize. Parents being emotionally available for their children no matter their gender is something I think is truly important. Girls are more emotional, but they are allowed to be emotional, which I like. Girls comfortably having the ability to show their emotions in any situation allows them to express themselves more freely and makes them feel more comfortable in doing so. Boys meanwhile are less emotional because they are taught to not be emotional. Teaching boys to be more emotional I believe is becoming more common today, and is something that is important to do because allowing boys to be more emotional allows them to express their feelings more which is important to their health, especially their mentally health. Being a son to two parents who both have been extremely active in my life, there was a difference in how they raised me. My mother has always been there for me emotionally and always made it a point that if there was something going on to let her know about. She made it an emphasis to be my emotional outlet. Meanwhile, my father taught me toughness and whenever he taught me lessons growing up as a kid, he always hammered home, “I’m raising men, I’m not raising boys.” Having both forms of teaching is extremely beneficial because showing emotion is something that everyone has to do in order to be healthy, but also having that hard nosed upbringing from a father serves as reminder that when the going gets tough, to keep pushing through to find a solution. Through research, it can be inferred that teaching sons differently from daughters also creates different hopes and dreams. While these hopes and dreams may be similar, it can be inferred that the hopes and dreams towards daughter is more emotionally based than a boy’s hopes and dreams. Taking Care of Your Own Feelings Become aware of your feelings- If you’re going to be sensitive to others peoples feelings, the best place to start is to become aware of your own. Learn Coping Skills- When you notice signs of strong emotions, you will need to know ways to maage your feelings so that they dont overwhelm you. Protect Yourself- If you start to feel overwhelmed, its okay to take a break. Can men be emotional? By Nick Filipek Asst. Opinion Editor Can men be emotional? Of course! As long as they show emotion in the stereotypical sense of how a man should act. There is a pressure to be seen as tough and strong while being stern and reserved. Most men want to be perceived as someone who does not complain when they are hurt and keeps everything inside. To be fair, there really should not be categories for how a men or women should specifically act. There are billions of people on the planet, and to simply say to half, “act this way” and the other half “do this” would simply not work. On the other hand, if some sort of genderless alien were to come to Earth and ask 100 people, “How does a man act differently than a women?” there would surely be certain answers that would reoccur. Why is there a need to be seen in this certain image? “You do _____ like a girl” is supposedly one of the biggest insults you can say to a man. You’re told to “man up” all the time as well in situations that require determination and strength. Do women not possess these characteristics? Of course they do, and in my own personal opinion, women are way tougher than men to begin with. Only women can make children, including men, and from what I have heard the process is quite excruciating. This still hasn’t stopped women from doing 15 the job for thousands of years. Also being told “no” for just about as long hasn’t stopped woman from now running huge companies, or even starting up their own money-making endeavors. In terms of the business world men and woman are closer to equals than they ever have before. So why can men not show their emotions? The real answer is that there is absolutely no reason whatsoever for a man to show what he is feeling on the inside. After reading a few articles in preparation for writing my own, I have found out that it is a scientific fact that men feel all the same things women do. We feel the same emotions during the same parts of life to the same intensity. The only difference is that men are better are masking those emotions, feeling we have to keep up the façade of being these “macho men.” It is now time to shed these masks. This is a scary enough world as it is, and to have to be all alone on a metaphorical island, holding all your feeling in would be horrible. It is time men put down this vendetta to be the all star super macho man supreme and got in touch with their emotional side. All that means is that you are trying to undertand why you are acting the way you are acting, or feeling the way you are feeling. It is not about being an emotional man, it is about being people who are in touch with themselves, and therefore have a clear understanding and healthy outlet, for said emotions. �The Beacon - March 20, 2018 Opinion FYF Committee Letter to Beacon By Dr. Edward T. Bednarz III Guest Writer Editor’s Note: This letter is in response to a story published in The Beacon on Nov. 14, 2018. What is the only course that every incoming freshman must take at Wilkes University? Is it English? Biology? Calculus? The answer is an extremely important, diverse and often misunderstood course: FYF 101 or First Year Foundations For the past two years I have been a part of a remarkably dedicated committee that has made great strides for our first semester students. In a nutshell, the goal of FYF is to transition students from high school to college. There are key guest speakers that attend each section throughout the course of the semester from the library, registrar office and student affairs. While each course strives to attain the same goals, it is up to the individual instructor how the course is structured This allows great flexibility and academic freedom, which means that the courses are taught by passionate individuals committed to our students. Topics from past FYF courses have included American Culture and Values, World Politics in the 21 st Century, Be the Change and many more. Some courses are a broader general education experience and some, such as Engineering Design, are more program specific. Regardless of the topic, each FYF course must embody multiple skill areas that are useful to students throughout their college career. The FYF committee has decided upon a “2+2” approach for each course. Mandatory skill areas that each course must teach students are Diversity Awareness and Critical Thinking. Instructors can choose two more skill areas from the remaining four (Written Communication, Oral Communication, Computer Literacy and Quantitative Reasoning). Another successful innovation that the FYF committee has implemented is an FYF Symposium. Last fall, the registrar office was able to schedule a single two hour window during final examinations where each freshman student and their instructors were able to attend. It was a wonderful experience to witness such a diverse group of students exchanging information and mingling. They were able to stamp a “passport” at various stations to encourage visiting multiple sections. Some courses had poster board displays, others had pamphlets and some had physical demonstrations. One of the more popular exhibits was from “Exploring Mars Through Lego Mindstorm Robots”. Students, most of whom had no prior technical background, enjoyed showcasing their robots scurrying around the SUB Ballroom floor. The FYF committee works closely with the FYF coordinator, Dr. Marcia Balester, who does a fantastic job recruiting instructors and keeping an astronomical 35 sections with 24 different professors all on the same page. For all of the dedicated instructors, thank you for your hard work. Regardless if you are an adjunct or full time faculty, we appreciate what you do. For those that are interested in the program, please feel free to reach out to Dr. Balester or myself. To all former students of FYF: please consider “paying it forward.” We are looking for e-mentors to help assist the “newbies” to Wilkes. This is a great program where you would give advice and encouragement to incoming freshmen within your major or for Wilkes in general. Please contact Jason Wagner for more information. Sincerely, ~Dr. Edward T. Bednarz III 16 Have an opinion you’d like to share? Email us! andre.spruell@ wilkes.edu Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram! Facebook: The Beacon Twitter: @wilkesbeacon Instagram: @wilkesbeacon �The Beacon - March 20, 2018 Opinion Meet the Majors This week’s major: Environmental Engineering Interviews and photos by Andre Spruell Opinion Editor Every week, The Beacon will offer a chance for majors to be placed in the spotlight. Each student that gets chosen will have a few words to express why they chose the major and how they feel it will benefit them in the future. Jared Novitski Senior “(I wanted) to give myself the opportunity to work outdoors in the field and not be confined to a desk. The increase in demand for environmental professionals finalized the decision. I believe this major will provide opportunities for me to travel throughout the U.S. and even overseas, while impacting the environment in a positive way.” Mark Zayleskie Senior “I chose this field because I love the outdoors and being able to help preserve it while getting people the resources they need. Since this field covers math, chemistry and basic engineering courses, it widens your job search a little by having knowledge in those different from fields.” 17 �The Beacon - March 20, 2018 Opinion Failure being used as a tool for success today By Brandon Belfonti Staff Writer Failing in life is underestimated. We all know failing is a necessity of success - so why does the word ‘fail’ have such a negative connotation? Dictionary.com has the “slang” term of fail as “to make an embarrassing or humorous mistake, be in a humiliating situation.” We do not want to fail out of fear. Fear of embarrassment, fear of being humiliated, or even being laughed at. We need to change our perception of failing to use it as the tool that it is or it will eat our dreams alive. A quick google search of “fail psychology” provides some daunting results. The first link, Psychology Today, says failing makes us view the same goal as unattainable, it distorts our own abilities, it makes you believe you are helpless, and then a recurrent fear of failing is created. Maybe failing was the wrong word to label this as. Failing a test is one thing, but failing a workout or study session? Not so much. This word has blanketed anything that does not reach a certain mark. You fail studying and then you memorize a little more, and a little more, and a little more, and then you fail a little less, and a little less, until you are close to not failing as possible. You work out until your shot is close to not failing, or your speed is as close to not failing, but the truth is, you should always be failing. Isn’t that a funny statement? You should fail the rest of your life ... or else you will really fail. For this explanation I will refer to the highly regarded Jordan Peterson - a college professor of psychology at the University of Toronto and a clinical psychologist (less renowned in the U.S. for he resides in Canada). In his bestselling book/ guide “12 Rules for Life” his primary rule, that everything is based off of, is the timeless yin and yang. The white and black spherical symbol we are all vaguely familiar with. Why this symbol? And how does this relate to failing? The symbol represents chaos and order. There is chaos in order and there is order in chaos. No matter how ordered your life is, you will be paraded with chaos, and no matter how chaotic you think you may be - order is apart of everything we do. So, fail with order. In other words, get better with order. Fail everyday in someway, but only just above your capabilities. P e t e r s o n emphasizes how important this is because if you are failing way below your goal then you will become helpless in a heartbeat, but when you fail just below the mark, it only makes you want it that much more Think of teaching a child to speak. Humans do this funny thing we don’t even realize and that is speaking just above the child’s ability of language in order to improve their linguistic ability. Take notice next time you are around a younger child and see how the parents put mental finish lines just out of reach for their kids - only for them to kind of understand enough to learn more and more each time It is complex, I admit this, but it is primal in nature and beautiful in a Firs t Attempt Is Learning 18 sense. When I first got to this topic of failure in life, one person shot into my mind. Michael Jordan. I will pay him respect, and assume there is no need of explanation for his achievements. Did you know he couldn’t even make his high school basketball team? He was told he was not good enough. A little context here can be appreciated. At one point in his life M.J. was told he was worth nothing with a basketball. He was embarrassed, humiliated, and locked himself in his room to cry for the failure. M.J. is M.J. because he looked at that failure as a mountain and decided he wanted to climb it - to be better. This golden example might be hyperbolized for everyday life, yet it is analogous to the mountains we have a choice to climb daily. Failure is evidently crucial if you want to improve in any part of your life. This is not approval to bomb every test you take, because it only leaves room for improvement. It is a guide on how minimize failure for the next test and the next with failing less and less. So fail often and stop giving fail the symbol of giant red F on that last minute paper. Fail by getting it reviewed two weeks ahead with a lot of small red marks and then a week later with even less red marks and then the big F turns into a big A. The difficulty of being private when using Social Media By Sarah Matarella Staff Writer Social media is often viewed as a gateway into the realm of no privacy. However, while social media networks act as outlets to share information about our lives, they can also be used strategically to create a false image. Social media networks like Snapchat, Instagram, and Facebook have a story feature where you can post instantaneously. This can essentially allow people to know where you are and what you are doing at that exact moment. In addition, almost all social media platforms provide a location feature as well to be even more precise about a user’s activities. Many argue that because of this advanced interaction technology, if you post on social media frequently then you have little to no privacy. This would further insinuate that people who do not utilize social media have more privacy. However, that is not always the case when it comes to modern social media use. Privacy can be broken down into two separate categories: personal privacy, and privacy with regard to data mining and exposure to advertisements. When it comes to personal privacy, posting more on social media does in fact give others more of an insight into someone’s life. However, the user still possesses a lot of control with regard to how much and what type of insight. If you take a look at the profiles of Instagram models or people who have jobs in social media, their profiles often look pristine, appealing, and even themed in some cases. Essentially, the user portrays themself as their ideal self or the way in which they want others to perceive them. When the number of followers or clicks on a particular user’s profile increase, the user will naturally want to maintain their current method of posting. Consequently, avid social media users who do not rely on social media for revenue usually still want their number of followers to be higher as well and thus, assume similar posting methods. Posting in this themelike, attractive manner often allows one’s followers to assume that a certain user’s life is perfect. Users will often try to maintain this sense of perfection and thus, hide more intimate details about their life that may include deeper feelings or beliefs. This in turn allows for more personal privacy because even though a user posts a lot, it creates a specific image that usually deviates from someone’s actual character. Furthermore, the more users post on social media, the more they are exposed to data mining and advertising. This is a form of privacy that no matter what someone does, they cannot escape. Networks such as Facebook especially have algorithms that log your searches and interests and display advertisements that relate to them so that you will click on them. Do you have opinions? Do you wish you had a platform to share them? Contact Andre Spruell two write about them and get them off your chest. andre.spruell@ wilkes.edu �The Beacon - March 20, 2018 Sports TENNIS, Continued from back cover Sports 19 Want your sport covered? Deserve to be Athlete of the Week? Contact the sports editor: Luke.Modrovsky@wilkes.edu consistent, she’ll have her own chance to be ranked.” Vasarkovy and sophomore Dana Saliyev compete for court time, seeing spot starts. Varela-Seri/Zielinski and Stanton/ Volutza will hold down the remaining doubles flights for “It’s been a good year so far but we have Wilkes at No. 2 and a lot more to accomplish.” 3 respectively. Expected to lock in for No. 2 and No. While she did 3 singles are senior Artyom Nabokin and say she was focused junior Jonathan White. on the season as a Neidig, junior Braddock Chow and whole, there was one sophomore Chris Maderitz are expected match that Varelato round out the starting singles players at Seri had picked out. No. 4, 5 and 6 singles. Varela-Seri said Sophomore Alec Levin and junior the match against transfer Andrew MacDonald will also The College of compete for court time as upperclassmen. New Jersey (TCNJ) The Colonels also recruited a talent during nonfreshman class including: Matt Angara, conference play is Mike Ellis, Colin Greenman, Jack Maline, one she’s looking Larry Scartz, Isaac Shenton and Ryan forward to. Simon. The Beacon/Nicole Gaetani “Let’s just say I’m Women’s Tennis Senior Courtney Murphy (singles and doubles) hitting a excited for that one,” The Lady Colonels return to Wilkes- forehand winner off the baseline. Varela-Seri said. Barre in search of their twelfth straight will team together for No. 1 doubles. But with both squads, one impressive MAC Freedom title and NCAA appearance. “Dana is strong at the net, and is thing about the Wilkes Tennis program is Last season, Wilkes finished with a school becoming stronger with every match that their ability to compete year after year. record 24 wins, along with a perfect 6-0 she plays, ” Leicht said. Leicht referenced the ability to bring in record in MAC Freedom play. Sophomore Francesca Varela-Seri is strong freshman, particularly this year. They fell in the also returning But it doesn’t stop there, with the grind second round of and captured of both a strong non-conference schedule, the 2017 NCAA her second MAC and minimal breaks, Leicht credits their To u r n a m e n t Individual singles speed and agility program, saying that they to Williams and doubles have done more recently to step up their College, but not crowns in the fall. fi tness. before grabbing She’s expected to “Keith (Klahold) and Jeff (Grear) have a 5-0 victory to play mostly No. 2. done a fantastic job for us, getting us ready Johnson & Wales S o p h o m o r e s year aft er year.,” Leicht said. University in the Saliyev and Laura Th e trip did have one minor snafu as the opening round. Zielinski and initial arrival for the Lady Colonels had a Th winner of the junior Erin Volutza wrench thrown into their plans. MAC Freedom are expected to “We get there, and the codes don’t work,” To u r n a m e n t hold the middle of Varela-Seri said. receives an the order from No. Well, the codes did not work because the automatic bid 3 through No. 5. team was told to arrive at the wrong house. to the NCAA Brittany Stanton, Varela-Seri said that the owner of the The Beacon/Nicole Gaetani Tournament. the lone senior, will house came outside and asked what was One of their Senior Andrew Neidig (singles and doubles) mostly see starts at going on. returners is junior with a backhand retrurn. No. 6, but could be “It was stressful at the time, but looking Jordan Vasarkovy, bumped up as high as No. 4 for certain back at it, it was pretty funny.” the reigning conference player of the year. matches. Vasarkovy will play a grueling schedule at Juniors Courtney McCowan and Nicole No. 1 singles. @wilkesbeacon Gaetani, along with freshmen Sarah “She’s going to play a lot of regionally Luke.Modrovsky@wilkes.edu ranked players,” Leicht said. “If she can stay Malone and Dagney Markle will also SOFT: Lady Colonels head south for Spring Break By Ben Mandell Asst. Sports Editor Wilkes University sent their softball team south to play games in Virginia and South Carolina over spring break in 2018. Spring break was during the first full week of March for the Lady Colonels and they took full advantage of the warm weather playing ten games (6-4). “The trip south for softball and baseball is unbelievably important for both programs. We are in a unique position to play 1/4 of our entire season on Spring Break,” Lady Colonels Head Coach Sarah Leavenworth (Maulorico) said. “If it wasn’t for the trip south we would not be able to get in the full 40 games allowed. This is also a very big deal because we can maximize the number of games played and not miss any class.” With Wilkes University and the majority of the Middle Atlantic Conference being in Northern Pennsylvania, it is difficult for teams to get games in during the early part of their season because of the cold weather and now. For the Lady Colonels to knock out a quarter of their schedule and a big part of their non-conference schedule in a one week span that does not have class helps keep the season moving along. Wilkes did have success on their trip, winning six games and posting a record above .500. “Our trip to Virginia and Myrtle Beach was very good this year. We played some very tough competition and showed some true resilience with 2 comeback wins,” Leavenworth said. “Everyone on the roster contributed throughout the entire week and the 6-4 record really was a team effort.” Spring break proved to Leavenworth that she has team with a lot of depth and SEE SOFTBALL, Page 20 �Sports The Beacon - March 20, 2018 BASE: Colonels play eight games in Myrtle Beach By Kirsten Peters Staff Writer MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — During spring break, Wilkes Baseball took a trip to Myrtle Beach, playing eight games at the Ripken Experience and finishing with a record of 3-5. Under the leadership of new head coach Brandon Michael, the Colonels began their season with an 18-5 win over Lehman College. A solid showing from sophomore Matt Amaral with six innings and four strikeouts on the mound gave Wilkes the upper hand. In the first inning, freshman Vincent Uzzi hit a three-run homer in his first collegiate at-bat, kicking off the week with a bang. Sophomore Matt Reinert went 4-for-4 at the plate with four RBIs and four runs, sophomore Tyler Walther went 3-for-4 with three RBIs and three runs, and junior Nick Capozzi went 3-for-6 with three runs to dominate offensively. In their second game, the Colonels defeated Mount Aloysius College 11-0 with 16 hits on the day. Junior transfer Jeremy Worlinsky pitched six scoreless innings with two strikeouts and gave up zero walks. Reinert was electric at the plate again, going 4-for-4 with three RBIs and three runs. Freshman Bryan Nifenecker went 3-for-5 with two RBIs and one run in his college debut. Junior Brady Wing and senior Jarret Clymer each added two hits to contribute to the Colonels win. With two wins under their belt, Wilkes faced off against Eastern Mennonite University, continuing to trump their competition by winning 10-6. Freshman Matt Konikow pitched five innings, allowing two runs to score on four hits. Outings on the mound by freshmen Colin Smith and Nolan Ott and sophomore Jeremy Yzeik allowed Konikow to earn his first collegiate victory. Offensively, senior Joe Champi and freshman Michael Patrizio steered the Colonels offense. Both batted 3-for-4 with Champi scoring two runs and Patrizio having two RBIs and one run. Reinert continued his command at the plate, batting 2-for-3 with three RBIs, two runs and one walk. Hits by Wing, Capozzi and seniors Jack Fischer and Dan Eicher added to the Colonels dictating offense. “Reinert was the guy all week for us, stringing hits together like it was nothing,” Patrizio said. “Our whole pitching staff collectively did really well, considering it was their first time outside since the fall. The defense was outstanding with everybody making enough plays to help out our pitchers and keep us in the game. “With guidance and support from the upperclassmen, the team really helped out the new guys, like Uzzi who hit two homers and Worlinksy and Konikow who both had a strong week on the bump. I feel like our mix of young guys and older guys is something that is a big factor for us; we all click really well and help each other out. “No matter who was in the lineup, we all supported each other and had the same goal: to go out and compete and win games.” Although Wilkes started off their season successful with three wins, they were unable to snatch another victory during the rest of their trip. Wilkes fell to PSU-Harrisburg 11-1 in their first loss, with Clymer and freshman Nick Pronti being the offensive highlights for the day. Both batted 2-for-4 and Clymer tacked on the only RBI. Freshman Kyle Pokrinchak threw six innings, allowing six runs to score, giving up one walk and having five strikeouts. In their second loss, Wilkes was defeated 7-4 by Penn College. Junior Noah Durnin pitched 5.1 innings, allowing the Wildcats to score four runs on seven hits and one walk. For the remaining 3 2/3 innings, Smith allowed three runs on nine hits and one walk. When facing off in a doubleheader against New England College, the Colonels were trampled 5-2 and 9-1, giving up a combined six errors and allowing seven unearned runs to cross the plate. Despite an exemplary showing by Amaral in game one with seven strikeouts, the errors committed were too detrimental for a comeback. In game two, junior Alex Palmer directed the Colonels offense by going 2-for-3. Champi, Walther, and freshman Anthony Favor each tacked on a hit. In their final game, the Colonels lost 15-5 to undefeated Catholic University. Clymer, Reinert and juniors Keaton Allison and Jay Gonzalez each had one hit. Patrizio helped out the team by walking and having a productive groundout, scoring Reinert both times. Looking back on the week as a whole, sophomore catcher Eric Beideman said, “We have a new head coach and a very large freshmen class, so we were using our trip as a barometer of sorts. After the competition started to rack up, we found ourselves on the losing end, but along the way we were learning valuable lessons about how to win at the college level. It was a great learning experience for the freshmen and a good week to knock the rust off for the upperclassmen.” @wilkesbeacon Kirsten.Peters@wilkes.edu Wilkes Spring Sports Schedules Men's Lacrosse Men’s Tennis Mar. 4 Nebraska Wesleyan W 9-0 Mar. 4 St. John Fisher W 9-0 Mar. 6 Methodist L 3-6 Mar. 8 Bridgewater W 6-3 Mar. 8 William Woods L 2-7 Mar. 8 Catholic University W 7-2 Mar. 11 Yeshiva W 8-1 Mar. 29 @ TCNJ 12:00 p.m. *s-Apr. 4 @ DelVal 3:30 p.m. *s-Apr. 4 @ Misericordia 4:00 p.m. Apr. 8 @ Franklin & Marshall 1:00 p.m. Apr. 13 vs. Oneonta 3:30 p.m. *Apr. 14 vs. DeSales 11:00 a.m. Apr. 16 vs. Ursinus 3:30 p.m. *s-Apr. 19 vs. King's 3:30 p.m. s-Apr. 19 vs. Lycoming 3:30 p.m. s-Apr. 21 vs. Cabrini 11:00 a.m. *s-Apr. 21 @ Eastern 1:30 p.m. s-Apr. 21 vs. Muhlenberg 2:00 p.m. Apr 22 @ Stevens Inst. of Tech. 12:00 p.m. Apr. 25 @ Bloomsburg 5:00 p.m. *Apr. 28 vs. FDU-Florham 10:30 a.m. Apr. 28 vs. Goucher 3:00 p.m. *MAC Freedom Home matches @ Ralston Athletic Complex s-split squad Record: 8-2 (MAC Freedom 0-0) Women’s Tennis 20 Women's Lacrosse Mar. 4 Nebraska Wesleyan W 9-0 Mar. 4 St. John Fisher W 9-0 Mar. 6 Methodist L 0-9 Mar. 8 Bridgewater W 7-2 Mar. 18 vs. Moravian PPD Mar. 29 @ TCNJ 12:30 p.m. *Apr. 4 @ DelVal 3:30 p.m. *Apr. 5 @ Misericordia 4:00 p.m. Apr. 8 @ Franklin & Marshall 1:00 p.m. *Apr. 14 vs. DeSales 11:00 a.m. Apr. 14 vs. Cabrini 3:30 p.m. *Apr 18 @ King's 3:30 p.m. Apr. 19 vs. Lycoming 3:30 p.m. *Apr. 21 @ Eastern 1:30 p.m. Apr 22 @ Stevens Inst. of Tech. 12:00 p.m. Apr. 25 @ Bloomsburg 5:00 p.m. *Apr. 28 vs. FDU-Florham 10:30 a.m. Feb. 14 Scranton L 5-14 Feb. 21 Marywood L 7-12 Feb. 24 Keystone W 14-3 Feb. 28 Rosemont W 18-5 Mar. 3 Alvernia W 13-4 Mar. 10 Neumann W 18-12 Mar. 14 vs. Moravian L 10-11 Mar. 24 @ Wells 12:00 p.m. Mar. 27 vs. Mount St. Mary 7:00 p.m. *Apr. 7 @ FDU-Florham 1:00 p.m. *Apr. 11 vs. King's 7:00 p.m. *Apr. 14 vs. Manhattanville 1:00 p.m. *Apr. 18 @ Misericordia 7:00 p.m. *Apr. 21 @ Eastern 1:00 p.m. *Apr. 25 vs. Delaware Valley 4:00 p.m. *Apr. 28 vs. Desales 1:00 p.m. Mar. 1 vs. Immaculata L 9-21 Mar. 3 vs. Maritime W 13-4 Mar. 10 @ Purchase L 7-14 Mar. 13 vs. Keystone L 6-9 Mar. 15 vs. Old Westbury L 5-13 Mar. 17 @ Mount St Mary L 12-17 Mar. 20 vs. Cazenovia 5:00 p.m. Mar. 22 @ Centernary 4:00 p.m. Mar. 24 @ Mount St. Vincent 12:00 p.m. Mar. 27 @ Lancaster Bible 4:00 p.m. *Apr. 7 vs. FDU-Florham 1:00 p.m. *Apr. 11 @ King's 4:00 p.m. *Apr. 14 @ Manhattanville 12:00 p.m. *Apr. 18 vs. Misericordia 4:00 p.m. *Apr. 21 vs. Eastern 1:00 p.m. *Apr. 24 @ Delaware Valley 4:00 p.m. *Apr. 28 @ Desales 1:00 p.m. *MAC Freedom Home matches @ Ralston Ath. Complex Record: 6-1 (MAC Freedom 0-0) *MAC Freedom Home matches @ Schmidt Stadium Record: 4-3 (MAC Freedom 0-0) *MAC Freedom Home matches @ Schmidt Stadium Record: 1-5 (MAC Freedom 0-0) Results through Mar. 18 Results through Mar. 16 Results through Mar. 16 �The Beacon - March 20, 2018 Sports What you missed: Colonel Athletics in brief By Alex Kielar Assistant Sports Editor Mar. 3 WLAX: The Lady Colonels came up with their first win on the young season, defeating SUNY Maritime 13-4. Kyra Boccio and Jessyca Held combined for 11 points on eight goals and three assists. MLAX: The Colonels, led by eight different players scoring at least a point, topped Alvernia, 13-4, to improve to 3-2 on the season. Nico Lorenzo scored 4 goals, John Wink scored 3, Matthew Bush and Nicholas Ruggiero scored 2, Jeremy Kachel and Connor Daly scored 1. Mar. 4 MTEN: The Colonel’s opened up their spring break trip in Hilton Head sweeping their first two matches 9-0 against Nebraska Wesleyan and St. John Fisher. Courtney Murphy (6-2, 7-5), Artyom Nabokin (60, 6-0), Andrew Neidig (6-0, 6-1), Chris Maderitz (6-0, 6-1), Ryan Simon (6-3, 3-6, 10-6), and Jack Maline (6-3, 6-0) all won in their singles matches in the first match. The doubles teams of Murphy/Jonathan White (8-0, 8-3), Nabokin/Braddock Chow (8-4, 8-3), and Larry Scartz/Neidig (8-1, 8-2) won both their doubles matches. WTEN: The Lady Colonels opened up its spring break trip by sweeping their first two matches 9-0 against Nebraska Wesleyan and St. John Fisher. Dana Saliyev (6-1, 6-4; 6-2, 6-1), Erin Volutza (6-0, 6-2; 6-0, 6-0), Laura Zielinski (6-1, 6-0; 6-1, 6-2), and Sarah Malone (6-1, 6-1; 6-2, 6-0) all won both their singles matches on the day. Doubles teams of Vasarkovy/Saliyev, Francesa Varela-Seri/ Zielinski and Volutza/Brittany Stanton won both matches on the day. SOFT: Gracen Staunton capped a fourrun seventh inning rally with an RBI single for the Lady Colonels as they defeated Shenandoah 10-9 in the second game of a double-header to open up their spring break trip. Wilkes dropped the first game 9-2. BASE: Led by sophomore Matt Amaral pitching six solid innings and only allowing 2 earned runs, the Colonels beat up on Lehman College, 18-5 to open up spring break action in Mrytle Beach. Ten Colonels had at least one hit in the game with this week’s Athlete of the Week, sophomore Matt Reinert, going 4-for-4 with 4 RBIs. Mar. 5 SOFT: The Lady Colonels defeated SUNY Polytechnic Institute 9-3 before falling 2-0 to Eastern Mennonite University in the second game on the day. Freshman Celine Podlesney pitched a gem, going the whole 7 innings, allowing no earned runs and striking out three in the first game. BASE: Wilkes shut out Mount Aloysius and knocked 16 hits in an 11-0 victory, as junior Jeremy Worlinsky pitched a solid 6 innings with 2 strikeouts. Juniors Matt Maranca, Zach Metz, and freshman Andrew Indzonka, all pitched one shutout inning each. Sophomore Matt Reinert and freshman Vincent Uzzi led the Colonels with three RBIs each. Mar. 6 MTEN: The Colonels dropped their first game of the season, falling 6-3 to Methodist University. Juniors Courtney Murphy and Jonathan White recorded the only singles and doubles victories on the day for the Colonels. WTEN: The Lady Colonels dropped their first game on the season, falling 9-0 to Methodist University. No. 1 doubles team of junior Jordan Vasarkovy and sophomore Dana Saliyev came the closest to a victory as they battled to a 9-7 defeat. SOFT: The Lady Colonels came up with a come-from-behind walk-off victory in their first game on the day against Penn State Harrisburg. With two runners on in the last of the seventh inning, sophomore Kaliyah Moore drove in freshman Britny Jumalon with an RBI single to tie the game. Junior Haley Welker then knocked a change-up to left-center to drive in sophomore Gracen Staunton to walk it off for Wilkes. In the second game, the Lady Colonels knocked 14 hits on the way to a 8-1 victory against Regis College. Sophomore Celine Podlesney, junior Haley Welker, freshman Jordyn Kondras, and Staunton finished with two hits each BASE: The Colonels smashed 12 hits and drove in 10 in a 10-6 victory over Eastern Mennonite. Sophomore Matt Reinert continued his hot start to the season, going 2-for-3 with 3 RBIs. Freshman Matthew Konikow earned the vicotry pitching 5 innings and only allowing 2 runs. Mar. 7 BASE: The Colonels suffered their first loss of the season, falling 11-1 to Penn State Harrisburg. Senior Jarret Clymer and freshman Nick Pronti each smasheed two hits. Clymer drove in the only run for the Colonels when he singled in the top of the fourth to bring home senior Joe Champi. Mar. 8 SOFT: A five-run second inning for the University of Mary Washington doomed the Lady Colonels as they fell 10-2. Freshman Britny Jumalon, sophomore Gracen Staunton, and freshman Sydney Cogswell each recorded one hit, with Cogswell also driving in a run. In the second game against Mount Aloysius, the bats came alive for Wilkes in the fourth inning, as they erased a 4-0 deficit on the way to a 6-4 win. Freshman Jordyn Kondras drove in two runs, freshmen Britny Jumalon and Megan Magoon, sophomores Celine Podlesney and Sarah Gibson each drove in one. MTEN: In their final day of the spring break trip, the Colonels were able to come up with two wins in the three matches, defeating Bridgewater College (6-3) and Catholic University (7-2). All singles matches were won by Wilkes in both victories, with doubles team senior Gabriel Velez and junior Andrew MacDonald having the only doubles win for the Colonels in the final match. WTEN: The Lady Colonels concluded their spring break trip with a 7-2 victory over Bridgewater College. Doubles teams Vas arkov y/ Sa liye v ( 8-5) , Varel a - S er i/ Zielinski (8-4) , and Volutza/Statnton (8-6) all won their doubles matches. BASE: The Colonels fell to Penn College, 7-4, as they surrendered five runs over the last four innings. Freshman Michael Patrizio finished 2-for-3 with two RBIs and one walk. WREST: Senior Matthew Grossman finished his career at the NCAA Championships, as he fell in both matches at Baldwin Wallace University in Cleveland, OH. BASE: The Colonels dropped their final game of spring break to Catholic University, 15-5. WLAX: The Lady Colonels fell 14-7 to Purchase College in their first road game on the season. MLAX: Junior John Wink and freshman Nico Lorenzo combined for 12 points as the Colonels had a huge second half to outlast Neumann University, 18-12. Mar. 11 MTEN: The Colonels dropped Yeshiva University 8-1, as Murphy, Nabokin, White, Maderitz, and Simon won their singles matches. Mar. 13 WLAX: Despite six goals from junior Kyra Boccio, the Lady Colonels fell to Keystone College, 9-6. Mar. 14 MLAX: A late rally by Wilkes fell just short, as the Colonels fell 11-10 to Moravian College. Junior John Wink led all scorers with four goals. Mar. 15 WLAX: Wilkes was outscored in the second half, 6-1, to Old Westbury, as they fell 13-5. Senior Jessyca Held led the Colonels in scoring with three goals. MVB: The Colonels dropped all three matches to Lehman College 25-12, 25-13, and 25-22. Mar. 17 MVB: Junior Jones Mensah’s career-high were not enough in a 3-1 loss at Alvernia (25-15, 25-20, 23-25, 25-21). Senior Danny Sales also posted his fourth double-double of the season with 21 assists and a career-high 19 digs. WLAX: Junior Krya Boccio (3), freshman Ashley Burkhardt (5) and sophomore Jessyca Held (3) combined for 11 of 12 goals in a 17-12 loss at Mount Saint Mary. BASE: The Colonels split a MAC Freedom doubleheader with Eastern. Wilkes took game two 9-5 after dropping game one 8-4. Freshman Nick Pronti blasted a two-run double and a three-run home run in game two. Mar. 18 BASE: In a game moved to Eastern due to poor playing conditions, Wilkes took game three and the series 2-1 by defeating the hosting Eagles. Senior Joe Champi and freshman Michael Parizio hit a combined 6-for-8 with three RBIs and three runs scored in the win. @wilkesbeacon Alex.Kielar@wilkes.edu SOFTBALL, Continued from page 19 21 that she can rely on her entire roster. In collegiate sports, depth is very important for each team as it helps keep players fresh, especially in softball where double headers are very common. It also helps increase a coach’s flexibility throughout the game and play the matchups they like, which can be pivotal down the stretch of a game. “The freshman came out and showed their individual strengths and the returners came out and showed how much they improved,” sophomore Gracen Staunton said. “Spring break was only the beginning, I believe this team can and will go far this season.” Of Wilkes’ losses over their trip, they lost two by just two runs, competing and keeping it close in eight of the ten games. The Lady Colonels will look to ride their momentum from their spring break trip into MAC Freedom play. The Lady Colonels will look to build off of last season which saw them get bounced in the MAC Freedom tournament. The spring trip saw players like Sarah Gibson, Kaliyah Moore, Jordan Kondras, and Britny Jumalon step up. All four players have perfect fielding percentages so far and batting averages over .300. Gibson recorded 24 putouts and has the highest batting average and slugging percentage on the team with hitting .471 and slugging .529%. Moore hit .381 and lead the team with a whopping 35 putouts. Jumalon recorded 21 putouts and hit .348 while Kondras hit .361. Celine Podlesney and Gracen Staunton also had a very good trips, doing it both on the mound and at the plate. Podlesney pitched 27 innings posting a 3.11 earned run average, and hitting .400. Staunton, the Lady Colonel’s ace,earned a 3-1 record, posted a 3.15 era, pitched 33.1 innings while holding opposing hitters to a .250 average and striking out 21. Wilkes will plans to have a big season in 2018 and the team believes that they have the talent to do big things this season. If they can continue to get good production from their lineup and Staunton and Podlesney can prove once again that they are forces on the mound, they will have a very good chance of having success this season. @wilkesbeacon Alex.Kielar@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - March 20, 2018 Sports 22 Getting to know... Matt Reinert Sophomore Baseball Player The Beacon: Male Athlete of the Week 2/19 - 3/11 Why Matt Reinert was selected: Matt Reinert started the team’s spring break to Myrtle Beach going 11-for-11 and finished with an overall average of .458. Name: Matt Reinert Year: Sophomore Major: Marketing Minor: Management Hometown: Telford, Pa. High School: Souderton Area HS Position: Center Field Driving force to come to Wilkes? The driving force for me to come to Wilkes was the combination of high academic standards of the school as well as the opportunity to play baseball. Being a business student, I felt that Wilkes offered lots of resources to be successful once my baseball career came to an end. There were lots of other things that factored into my decision such as proximity to my hometown. Post-graduation plans in terms of a career? After receiving my degree from Wilkes, my goal is to be hired as a manager in the marketing field. Having the opportunity to be elected into leadership positions at Wilkes University, being a manager is something that I would love to do. Motivating others and helping them reach their goals is something I developed a true passion for and hope to do in my future career. Favorite building on campus? My favorite building on campus would have to be the SUB. More specifically Grille Works. I’m a huge fan of their Chicken Cheesesteaks. If you had to choose one thing about your program that you could improve, what would it be? I wouldn’t say there’s things I would want to improve. Our program is in a really good spot right now. We have a great group of guys who believe in our coaching staff and are hungry to earn a playoff berth. (Some new gear that we could keep wouldn’t hurt though.) Editor’s note : T hi s year’s Athlete of the Week i s nar rowed dow n to t wo candidates by the t s staf f. T he ttwo wo final f inal candidates he spor sports staff. The candidates are are then then voted voted on o by pee rs u sing aa Tw ite r poll poll @ Wilkes B eacon Twiter @WilkesBeacon Additionally,, at nd of mic year, year, we w ill post a reader poll at the the eend of the the acade academic to c row n an “Athlete thlete of o the the Year” Year".. The Beacon/Nicole Gaetani A quote you live your life by? “Limits like fears, are often just an illusion” – Michael Jordan What does “Be Colonel” mean to you? To me, “Be Colonel” means that you should try your best to be a positive role model on and off the playing field. Most influential person in your life? I don’t think I could narrow it down to one person. My family has a huge influence on everything I do. I don’t know where I would be without them as they have pushed me to be the best person I can be. If you could have dinner with a famous person from the past, who would it be? He’s not from the past and he’s not a real person. But it would have to be Michael Scott from The Office… preferably at Benihanas. Hopes for this season as a Colonel? It’s been a long time since this baseball team has made the playoffs. My teammates and I would want nothing more than have a chance to compete for a MAC Championship. The guys are hungry to accomplish this goal and with the leadership of Coach Michael, we are confident that this is a very attainable goal. When/Why did you first begin playing? Sports was always a big part of my family, so sitting around in the summertime was something I never wanted to do. I love being outside so my parents felt baseball was something I would be very interested in. Favorite thing to do during practice? Definitely batting practice, hitting is the best part of baseball. Other interests or hobbies off the field? Anything outdoors. This past summer I spent a lot of time kayaking and fishing. During winter breaks pickup basketball is something I always like to do as well. Favorite professor? My favorite professor would have to be Dr. Woojun Lee. He does a great job of keeping every class engaged and always brings a positive attitude. Anyone to give a shout-out to? Shout out to my teammates and coaches for grinding this offseason. Conference play is about to begin, time to show people who we really are. -Complied by Alex Kielar, Asst. Sports Editor �Sports The Beacon - March 20, 2018 Getting to know... 23 Gracen Staunton Sophomore Softball Player The Beacon: Female Athlete of the Week 2/19 - 3/11 Why Gracen Staunton was selected: Gracen Staunton picked up three complete game victories with a 3.15 ERA during the softball's spring break trip to Myrtle Beach, S.C. Name: Gracen Staunton Year: Sophomore Major: Psychology Hometown: Kernersville, N.C. High School: Northwest Guilford HS Position: Pitcher/Infield Driving force for your decision to come to Wilkes? I was always intrigued by this state and its history. This school stood out to me because of the small classroom setting and I was able to pursue my passion in softball. Post graduation plans in terms of a career? Go to graduate school for occupational therapy. Favorite building on campus? The MAC because of Starbucks. Hopes for this season as a Colonel? My goal for the season is to always end the season with a win as a whole team. When/Why did you first begin playing? Ever since I could remember I grew up around my brother and sister who were involved in multiple sports. I started playing T-ball around the age of 4 years old. In the beginning I never liked the idea of playing softball, but I started softball at the age of 8. As I got older I began to actually enjoy softball and never stopped playing since. In the start of kid pitch, our team did not have a pitcher so, one day at practice my coach asked who would do it and with no thought behind it, I raised my hand. After my decision my dad would always go in the back yard and work with me and when he saw that I was not going to quit, he allowed me to get lessons with Coach Judy, my pitching coach. This is when I decided that this sport was for me so I continued to get better so I could eventually play for a college team. If you could have dinner with a famous person from the past, who would it be? Neil Armstrong. A quote you live your life by? Be bold. Be brave. Be courageous. Favorite thing to do during practice? My favorite thing to do in practice is when we play mini games in which pitchers team up and win the offensive and defensive drills. If you had to choose one thing about your program that you could improve, what would it be? I would continue to do my best to improve my skills each and everyday I show up. Other interests or hobbies off of the field? Play basketball, take car rides around the area and perfecting my napping between classes and practice Most influential person in your life? It is hard to just pick one person who had a huge influence on my life. I believe that my brother, 2 sisters, mom and dad had the most influence on my life. Ever since I went off to school 8 hours away, I can only think how much they have prepared me to go out in the world. I know they always have my back and I will continue to do everything I can to make them proud. What does “Be Colonel” mean to you? To me “Be Colonel” means to be Courageous, Optimistic, Limitless, Openminded, Nurturing, Educative, and a Leader. Coke or Pepsi? Sweet tea. Favorite meal to eat on campus? Waffles with chocolate chips breakfast. for Favorite professor? Dr. Tindell Anyone to give a shout-out to? My family who are all the way in North Carolina and all the people who allowed for me to grow on and off the field. -Complied by Alex Kielar, Asst. Sports Editor Editor’s year’s Athlete rowed dow n to Editor's note: note : Thi Thiss year's Athlete of of the the Week Week iiss nar narrowed down to two two candidates t s staf f. The f inal candidates candidates by by the the spor sports staff. The two two final candidates are are then then voted voted on on by by peers sing aa Tw it ter poll poll @WilkesB eacon.. eers u using Twitter @WilkesBeacon Additionally, year, we ill post post aa reader poll to Additionally, at at the the end end of of the the academic academic year, we w will reader poll to ccrown row n an an “Athlete "Athlete of o the the Year”. Year" . The Beacon/Alex Kielar �The Beacon - March 20, 2018 Sports 24 MTEN & WTEN: Tennis teams travel to Hilton Head, S.C. By Luke Modrovsky Sports Editor Wilkes Men’s and Women’s Tennis teams traveled to Hilton Head, S.C. over spring break for their annual southern excursion. The teams competed in a total 10 matches with a combined record of 7-3. The women left Hilton Head with a near-perfect 3-1 record, while the men went 4-2. “The trip is an excellent way to start spring season,” head coach Chris Leicht said. “It’s good for team bonding. It’s definitely something that has made our program unique.” Leicht said that Hilton Head has become a big spring break destination for tennis teams. This year, over 50 teams from all collegiate levels converged on the island. “This is part of our training to win conference championships,” Leicht said. “The trip is part of what makes our program unique. It’s how we get ready for the grind.” Many of the student-athletes see many benefits in the trip. “Last year when we came back, everyone was much closer,” sophomore Francesca Varela-Seri said. “The same definitely applies for this year’s trip too. It’s good to feel that bond with everyone. It’s all about creating stronger bonds with people. You see them around campus all the time.” “It was a true team bonding experience,” senior Andrew Neidig said, stating that the good feeling knowing your teammates are there,” she said. One of the unique aspects of the spring break trip is the ability to just focus on tennis for the week. Since classes are not in session, the players are able to do so. “The competition is outstanding down there,” Leicht said. “It gets us ready for tough competition back home, especially our tough non-conference schedule.” Men’s Tennis The Colonels return to Wilkes-Barre in search of their eleventh straight MAC Freedom title and NCAA appearance. Last season, Wilkes finished 23-4, along with a perfect 6-0 record in MAC Freedom play. They fell in the second round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament to Williams College, but not before grabbing a 5-0 victory in the opening round against Messiah College. The winner of the MAC Freedom Tournament receives an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. The Beacon/Nicole Gaetani One of the players expected to make Francesca Varela-Seri returns a ball during a ripple not only the regional level, but perhaps even the national level too. Senior the team’s spring break trip. Courtney Murphy is a returning Alltrip was a “great opportunity that Coach American, and was the first Colonel to ever Leicht and the University provide.” gain that status at the NCAA Men’s Singles Varela-Seri referenced the environment Championships in 2017. The two-time and energy team has when playing. “It’s a MAC Freedom Player of the Year helps the ' Colonels build a strong team from top to bottom. “It’s nice to have one of the top players on your team,” Leicht said. “It pushes everyone down a spot.” But playing No. 1 singles is never an easy task. “He never gets a match off,” Leicht said. “ He has to be ready to go every single match.” Murphy with pair up with junior Jonathan White in doubles action. Senior captain Andrew Neidig looks forward to the upcoming season, of which will be his last. “We all have big aspirations individually, but it’s all about taking it one step at a time,” Neidig said. The senior captain said that he also views his leadership role as important. “My goal is to be a leader on and off the court,” Neidig said. “We have a young team, and it’s all about teaching them and making sure you’re a role model.” Looking ahead, Neidig said there’s is much more to come. SEE TENNIS, Page 19 @wilkesbeacon Luke.Modrovsky@wilkes.edu Wilkes Spring Sports Schedules Baseball Mar. 4 Lehman W 18-5 Mar. 5 Mount Aloysius W 11-0 Mar. 6 Eastern Mennonite W 10-6 Mar. 7 PSU Harrisburg L 1-11 Mar. 8 Penn College L 4-7 Mar. 9 New England L 2-5 L 1-9 Mar. 10 Catholic Uni L 5-15 *Mar. 17 @ Eastern (DH) L 4-8, W 9-5 *Mar. 18 @ Eastern W 8-5 Mar. 19 @ Muhlenburg 3:30 p.m. *Mar. 23 @ Misericordia 3:30 p.m. *Mar. 24 vs. Miseri. (DH) 1:00 p.m. Mar. 27 @ Marywood 3:00 p.m. *Mar. 29 @ Del.Val. 3:30 p.m. *Mar. 30 vs. Del. Val. (DH) 1:00 p.m. Apr. 5 @ Scranton 5:00 p.m. *Apr. 6 vs. King’s 3:30 p.m. *Apr. 7 @ King’s (DH) 1:00 p.m. Apr. 8 vs. PSU Brandywine 3:30 p.m. Apr. 9 vs. PSU Hazleton 3:00 p.m. Apr. 10 vs. PSU Wilkes-Barre 3:00 p.m. *Apr. 13 @ Manhattanville 3:30 p.m. *Apr. 14 vs. Man’ville (DH) 1:00 p.m. *Apr. 18 @ PSU Schuykill 3:00 p.m. *Apr. 20 vs. FDU-Florham 3:30 p.m. *Apr. 21 @ FDU-Flor. (DH) 1:00 p.m. *Apr. 27 @ Desales 3:30 p.m. *Apr. 28 vs. Desales (DH) 1:00 p.m. *MAC Freedom Home games @ Artillery Park Record: 5-6 (MAC-Freedom: 2-1) Results through Mar. 18 Softball Mar. 4 Shenandoah L 2-9, W 10-9 Mar. 5 SUNY Poly W 9-3 Mar. 5 Eastern Mennonite L 0-2 Mar. 6 PSU Harrisburg W 3-2 Mar. 6 Regis W 8-1 Mar. 8 Mary Washingston L 2-10 Mar. 8 Mount Aloysis W 6-4 Mar. 9 Gwynedd Mercy L 0-2 Mar. 9 LA Roche W 5-0 *Mar. 17 vs. Eastern (DH) PPD Mar. 20 @ Lycoming (DH) 3:00 p.m. Mar. 23 vs. SUNY Pots (DH) 4:30 p.m. *Mar. 24 @ Miseri. (DH) 1:00 p.m. Mar. 25 @ Susque. (DH) 1:00 p.m. *Mar. 29 @ Del. Valley (DH) 3:00 p.m. Apr. 5 @ Marywood (DH) 3:00 p.m. *Apr. 7 vs. King’s (DH) 1:00 p.m. Apr. 10 @ Keystone (DH) 3:00 p.m. *Apr. 14 @ Manh’ville (DH) 1:00 p.m. Apr. 17 vs. Summit (DH) 6:00 p.m. Apr. 19 vs. Penn Tech (DH) 5:00 p.m. *Apr. 21 vs. FDU-Flor. (DH) 1:00 p.m. Apr. 24 vs. Scranton (DH) 5:00 p.m. *Apr. 28 @ DeSales (DH) 1:00 p.m. *-MAC Freedom Home games @ Ralston Athletic Complex Record: 6-4 (MAC-Freedom: 0-0) Results through Mar. 18 � 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. 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Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Professor Emeritus Harold Cox digitized the collection from 1934-1970 and created a <a href="https://beaconarchives2.wilkes.edu/">legacy website</a>. Digital Archives student John Jenkins digitized the collection from 1970-present. Special thanks goes to Communication Studies Professor Dr. Kalen Churcher, Editor-in-Chief Kirsten Peters, Beacon staff member, Emily Cherkauskas, and other Beacon staff for their help in acquiring digitized copies of the Beacons from 2006 onward. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon 2018 March 20th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2018 March 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/fa3a497afe5552c8cafa4c9b96f39227.pdf d62b7b799a73e4bfda5a5d0de6289e70 PDF Text Text w T ~ ~IHIIE ~ B5IEACC(O)N HE B EACON The Beacon - March 27, 2018 Est. 1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member Volume 71, Issue 17 The news of today reported by the journalists of tomorrow. Students, faculty join ‘March for our Lives’ in Philadelphia On Saturday, March 24, students and faculty from Wilkes University traveled to Philadelphia to attend the March For Our Lives protest for gun safety against the current administration and the NRA. The march was one of almost 900 around the globe to protest gun violence and propose gun safety in the wake of the Feb. 14, 2018, school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland Florida, where 17 faculty, staff and students were gunned down at the hands of Nicholas Cruz and his AR-15. The students of Parkland started a widespread movement “enough is enough,” regarding gun violence, and inspired many Wilkes University students and staff to attend the event. The young students particularly inspired junior secondary education and history major Ian Valles. “I think a debt of gratitude is owed to them, especially Millennials and Gen Z who are doing so much and are apart of the resistance to make sure something like this never happens to our country again,” said Valles. “Truthfully it is our future and we have to actually be alive on this planet to make a future for ourselves.” Valles was joined by 15 faculty and staff from Wilkes University to march from Independence Hall to Penn’s Landing to rally and listen to guest speakers and music about gun violence and change. As thousands marched the streets of ALS lecture, page 4 Philadelphia, Wilkes students made their voices heard, particularly Geraldine Ojukwu, junior political science major, whose chants were repeated by those who marched. “What do we want,” screamed Ojukwu. “Gun control,” replied the mass of protesters. “When do we want it,” asked Ojukwu, “Now,” replied the crowd. Other chants filled the crowd to externally show what they stood for in the wake of the Parkland tragedy. “We’re gonna put one foot in front of the other and lead with love,” sang one group of protestors. Wilkes students had also made signs showing their outward support for gun control for the march. “We are students, we are victims, we are change,” read Ashley Baker’s sign, a freshman criminology and sociology major. “Promises without action are lies that cost lives,” read nursing major, Lauren Coleman’s sign. Gregory Chang, first year pre-pharmacy student, alongside Keira Kuhar, first year student, held a sign with the Wilkes University Logo that read “never again.” The sign depicted many of Wilkes University’s students stance on gun violence in schools, never wanting it to happen again. Chang organized the trip to Philadelphia for those who wanted to voice their opinion and join the march as a Wilkes community. “I wanted to voice my opinion and I wanted to let other Wilkes students voice their opinions because I know this is a very important topic in the country right now,” DJ ForDay! a DJ for a Day page 7 The Beacon / Maddie Davis Gregory Chang and Keira Kuhar lead Wilkes University students and faculty down Market Street in Philadelphia during the March for Our Lives Protest on Mar. 24. said Chang. “I wanted to come here because this is unacceptable with what is happening in this country. It really is just unbelievable how many shootings are occurring, just this year alone, let alone the past 20 years. Something needs to be done and nothing is,” he said. The guest speakers included a diverse group of people; from senators, to survivors of columbine, to students now, and many more, all voiced their difference in experiences of gun violence and control. The message throughout each speaker was clear: there is an imminent problem in this country with guns. Innocent children and adults are dying not only in schools, but on the streets because of these guns. That we as a Indiana Jones Returns to theaters in 2020, page 15 BASE: Champi walks off in game two of Misericordia series page 19 SEE MARCH, Page 3 The Beacon/Nicole Gaetani Asst. News Editor Graphic by Todd Espenshade By Maddie Davis �News News The Beacon - March 27, 2018 Have a breaking story or a press release to send? Contact the news editor: cabrini.rudnicki@wilkes.edu Beacon Briefs Compiled by Cabrini Rudnicki Volunteers wanted Adventures in Science This year’s Adventures in Science, themed “Science from a Submarine” is seeking volunteers. The event will take place April 27, with set up starting at 7:30 p.m. The event will run until 3 p.m. Around 250 fifth-grade students are expected to attend. Volunteers are needed for positions such as lab assistants, group leaders, setup and clean-up assistants. Volunteers will receive a T-shirt and refreshments. Please contact ashley.wojciechowski@wilkes.edu or erica.mabry@wilkes.edu for the online signup sheet or any questions. Blood drive to be held The Passan School of Nursing will be holding a blood drive on April 23. The event will take place from 7:30 a.m to 1:30 p.m in the ballroom. A table will in the SUB for donors to sign-up during club hours. T-shirts will be given to the first 60 people to attend the blood drive. Walk-ins are welcome. Contact Kaitlyn or Alicia at passanblooddrive2018@ gmail.com for any questions or to schedule a time. Health & Wellness Fair to be held Sponsored by Health and Wellness Services and BACCHUS with contributions from Human Resources, a Health & Wellness Fair will be held. The fair will be held April 3 from 11 a.m to 1 p.m in the Henry Student Center Ballroom. The fair will feature topics such as certified elder attorneys of law, school of pharmacy, and fitness/sports medicine. Special features such as a bone density screening, blood pressure screenings, and stroke prevention and thyroid screening (which will cost $30 to be paid at the fair) will be held. For more information, please contact Health and Wellness Services at 570-408-4730. Sign up for the annual Glow Run The fifth annual Glow Through the Darkness 5k Glow Run/Walk to be held April 13. Registration opens at 7 p.m at UCOM. The run begins at 8:30 p.m from the UCOM and ends on the greenway. Participants are asked to join in the Celebration of Life after the run/ walk. Proceeds from the event will go to suicide prevention awareness through the local chapter of the American Foundation for Sucide Prevention. Please visit community.wilkes.edu/glowrun to register online. Registration is $5 for Wilkes undergraduate students, $10 for non-students. To pay in cash, please email glowrun@wilkes.edu or visit the Glow Run table during club hours in the Student Union Building. FOR RENT DREAM RENTALS APARTMENTS AVAILABLE FOR JUNE 2018 www. Dream Rentals. net 2 News Call Jim (570) 288-3375 Editor’s note: Due to a campus closure on Wednesday, March 21, Wilkes University’s Student Government did not hold its weekly meeting. Student government notes will continue in next week’s edition of The Beacon. table of contents news................2 life, a&e...........7 spread............12 opinion..........14 sports............19 �The Beacon - March 27, 2018 MARCH, Continued from front page country need gun control, fast. “Congress, we don’t want your prayers, we want gun reform,” said Rachel Steinig, a freshman student leader of the event. Steinig also called out the racial and classist bias in the media coverage of school shootings and advocated for the Black Lives Matter movement. “If Stoneman Douglas had been a poor school in a black neighborhood, the shooting and subsequent movement would definitely not have received as much coverage and popular support,” she said. Another speaker, Mark Timpon is the father of Dominick, a freshman at Marjory Stoneman Douglas, who survived the shooting on Feb. 14. “Feb. 14 changed my life in many different ways,” said Timpon. Dominick himself passed the shooter in a staircase as he was reloading his gun. “If there was one more round in that 30 round magazine my son might have died that day,” said Timpon. “It took this horrible massacre to change my views and change the way I think now,” said Timpon. “It was 100 percent legal, what I did, and that is one of the problems,” he said about News the gun show loophole, where Timpon purchased his AR-15 under the government’s radar. “The AR-15 is not made for hunting, it is made for killing,” he said. Senator Bob Casey, an alumni for Parkland, and state representative Brian Sims also voiced their opinions on stage. The Wilkes University students reacted to their experience and explained why they joined the Philadelphia March for Our Lives protest. “I marched because I feel like it’s our time to make a change,” said sophomore political science and criminology major Samantha Trobe. “Just arriving at the march today I became overwhelmed with joy seeing all the people from different ethnicities, races, and genders, old people, young people, marching for a united cause,” said Trobe. Robbie Petrovich, a sophomore history, secondary education and political science major also reflected on his experience. “I’ve always kind of been a silent partaker in politics and I just feel like it was finally time for me to stand up for something I really believe in especially me being an aspiring teacher,” said Petrovich. “It was a great experience,” said Megan Graham, freshman history major, “I thought it was great and it was a great turnout.” Dr. Andreea Maierean, political science 3 The Beacon / Maddie Davis Junior secondary education and history major Ian Valles holds up his sign at the march. professor, was one of the two professors who joined Wilkes students in the march, the other being Dr. Ellen Newell, a professor in the Psychology Department. “Today we have seen democracy and student activism at its best. It felt great to be part of a movement that fights for change in a passionate, articulate and peaceful manner,” said Maierean. “In the end, if we manage to leave aside the ideological barriers, it becomes obvious that this student-led movement is all about saving innocent lives through responsible public policy. It is about putting an end to the outbreak of mass shootings that lead 187,000 American students to become exposed to gun violence since Columbine,” said Maierean. “It is about exterminating the contagion of school shootings that does not happen anywhere else in the world except the United States,” she said. @wilkesbeacon madelynn.davis@wilkes.edu Director of non-profit MAVUNO speaks on African sustainability By Cabrini Rudnicki News Editor From March 11 to March 25, Wilkes University hosted the director of a grassroots African sustainability nonprofit organization. Charles Bahati Bitakwate is the director of MAVUNO, a non-profit in Eastern Africa with focus on ending poverty and health concerns in the area. Bitakwate has spent the past two weeks on campus holding lectures for different academic schools, including anthropology, business, and environmental science. Bitakwate also held a talk for the Rotary Club of Wilkes-Barre. Bitakwate held a lecture open to the public on March 19 in Dr. Winkler’s Global Health class titled ‘Talk on Sustainable Vision for Rural East Africa: Projects in Karagwe Water, Development and Community Health.’ In the lecture, Bitakwate discussed the different initiatives and projects his organization are currently employing in eastern Africa. Some of his initiatives include food security, sanitation and health, social welfare, and education. Much of his work is focused on women’s education and the creation of safe water. “Most of our area of concentration has been water,” said Bitakwate. “We’ve also been working on creating toilets, and the distribution of sanitary pads.” “Water is contaminated, continued Bitakwate, “So when the children go to the natural resources, and when they get the water it is very difficult to control. When they are thirsty, sometimes you can’t control that they need to get water. In the end, when they drink the water they get sick.” Much of the health issues in the area have been attributed to diarrhea caused by contaminated water. “We have tried different methods of cleaning the water but now it seems that we have found one that seems to be efficient,” said Bitakwate. “We are now working on using a UV filter.” The UV filter uses solar-radiation to sterilize water when it passes through a filter. “The UV filter helps not only the students in the schools but the community at large,” continued Bitakwate. Winkler, a professor of anthropology, has known Bitakwate, for more than 8 years. Bitakwate’s work is focused in Tanzania, where Dr. Winkler has her long-term health project. Wilkes brought Bitakwate via a J-1 visa, a sponsor visa for individuals to have crosscultural experiences as scholars. He was sponsored by a donor due to his involvement in Winkler’s Tanzanian project. “When we hear about international development we often hear about policy. We The Beacon/Cabrini Rudnicki Charles Bahati spoke to a variety of classes during his time here, including Dr. Winkler’s Global Health course and Dr. Adekola’s International Business course. often hear about United Nations and people criminology major. who are working from the top, but we often MAVUNO, Bitakwate’s organization, has don’t focus on people who are driving it from a vision statement of “Strong communities the bottom,” Winkler said. with ability to control resources for their “What Charles is an example of is sustainable development.” More information somebody who keeps up with policy and about the organization can be found on international economics, but he then mavuno.org. interprets it in a broad local community to @wilkesbeacon help improve the lives of everyone there.” cabrini.rudnicki@wilkes.edu “The lecture was really good and informing,” said Ashley Baker, a freshman �The Beacon - March 27, 2018 News 4 Annual Health,Wellness Fair will emphasize student well-being By Jackie Kurovsky Staff Writer The Wilkes campus will have the chance to learn about all things health inside and out at the annual Health and Wellness Fair on April 3. Sponsored by BACCHUS, a student-run club dedicated to campus wellbing, the event offers a wide variety of educational talks, screenings and services about all aspects of health for the mind and body. BACCHUS Vice President Ashley Weber said the goal of the event is the promotion of a healthy lifestyle and awareness of medical issues. “I think that this event is important to students and staff because it provides education and resources that many people may not seek out,” Weber said. “Last year alone there were several findings that warranted further evaluation.” Screenings offered include those for bone density, thyroid issues, blood pressure and blood sugar. Dr. Julie Olenak of the Nesbitt School of Pharmacy will oversee the blood sugar screenings, working with the Nesbitt school’s chapter of Operation Diabetes. Olenak said the screenings will provide immediate results after participants fill out a risk assessment from the American Diabetes Association. “We then provide individualized counseling to the participant and notify their primary care provider, when necessary,” she said. Other services offered include sun damage tests for the skin, chiropractic adjustments, massages and STI screenings. Along with services for the body come those for the mind. Yoga classes and stress management information will also be available. Information on holistic medicine will be offered as well. BACCHUS club member Romeo Rosario said the Health and Wellness Fair is a very important event to have on campus. “This event gives both students and staff the opportunity to not only become educated on health benefits but also to become educated on ways to increase their overall wellness and well-being,” he said. Also featured at the fair will be informational talks on all things related to health and well-being. 65 tables will be set up, each for a different representative of a health organization or service. The Liquor Control Board, Aids Council, sports medicine professionals and a registered dietician are just a few of those offering information to attendees. The Victims Resource Center which aids victims of crime will also be present. “I think all the attendees could benefit from all the screenings and demonstrations,” said Gail Holby, coordinator of Health and Wellness Services. “Everyone has different concerns.” Some features of the fair will deal with lifestyle choices for college students. The Pennsylvania Treasury Department will be present to discuss savings programs for college students. The Alcohol and Drug Council will also be available to provide information. “We want to do this in a setting that is comfortable for everyone. We also want people to feel better about their health,” Rosario said. Campus clubs will also take part in the event, including BACCHUS which not only helps to organize the event but will have its own educational table. “We encourage our student body to become more understanding of their bodies and [...] to educate themselves of some of the health concerns that we sometimes tend to forget about,” said Rosario. The Health and Wellness Fair will be held in the ballroom of the Henry Student Center from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, contact Health and Wellness Services at (570) 408-4730. Nursing student organization hosts speaker with ALS By Freddy Del Rosario Staff Writer Wilkes University’s Nursing Student Organization hosted a guest speaker on March 19. Paul Miller, a man living with ALS, spoke about his diagnosis and how it has since impacted his life. Miller attributes his diagnosis to the trauma following his son’s death caused by a car accident. Paul J. Miller, his son, died on July 5, 2010, when his vehicle was hit by a tractor-trailer. The truck driver was distracted at the moment of the crash. The symptoms began a year after his son had died. The stress, trauma, and anxiety, that resulted from this tragedy, attested Miller, triggered ALS. According to the ALS Association, the disease can be genetic, and those who carry it have a 50 percent chance to have the disease. ALS, also known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, is a progressive, fatal, neuromuscular disorder that affects the brain and spinal cord. Simple voluntary muscle movements, such as breathing and walking, eventually become impossible. Patients with at a progressive stage of the disease, are totally paralyzed. However, their minds generally remain unaffected. “I started to lose balance, and dragging my left foot,” Miller said, as he described how his first symptoms manifested. And after many tests were conducted, and the possibility of having other diseases were ruled out, Miller was diagnosed with ALS, which were crushing news to his wife and daughter. As time passed, he started to lose his ability to do everyday tasks, but it wasn’t until he could no longer drive that he truly realized the complexity of his situation. “Once my doctor found out I drove my way to the medical appointments, she made me promise I will not drive again, which made me feel bad because at that moment I thought of the death of my son.” “It has gotten into my breathing, and I also now slur,” said Miller, as he described his current condition. “For years, until last year, I golfed with my friends,” he said, “and it wasn’t about how good I was, it was about me being out there moving, but I had to give that up because doing that was a continuous struggle.” “I have now a tendency to choke, and the easiest thing for me to choke on is water,” Miller said. Research by the ALS Association has also found that patients with the disease have 2-5 years to live, Miller’s ALS is in slow progress, although he says his quality of life is decreasing. “It was eye-opening to see what living with ALS is really like,” said Nalleyn Nunez, a psychology major who was present for the presentation given by The Beacon / Maddie Davis Paul Miller was diagnosed with ALS in 2011. He, and his wife Eileen Miller, have since made it their duty to educate people across the country about the condition. Paul. high schoolers, and continues to do so. “I have read many studies and heard Paul mentioned how grateful he was to people talking about the disease, but I his wife for his caregiving and expressed feel like it’s difficult to get the full scoop the content he feels when he has the of what ALS does to you until you hear chance to give talks. that from someone that is suffering from “I am sure I will not be able to speak it.” for long, but with the time I have left, I “We started a few years ago,” Eileen want to speak for those who no longer Miller, Paul’s wife of 32 years, said. “We can.” began the outreach to local colleges, and Paul has now shared his story with hundreds of young people.” The Millers have now traveled @wilkesbeacon hundreds of miles to spread a positive freddy.delrosario@wilkes.edu message, and on the side, Eileen is an avid advocator against distracted driving, has given talks to thousands of �The Beacon - March 27, 2018 News Family Business Alliance hosts workshop on selling family businesses By Megan Stanley Staff Writer Last week Wilkes University hosted a workshop organised by The Family Business Alliance. Titled “The Unexpected Opportunity to Sell the Family Business” the workshop covered the thoughts and processes that go into selling a family business. Despite the snow, the event still took place even though 20 registered attendees were unable to attend. Earlier in the day, the same workshop was held at Penn State in Scranton and reportedly was a success. Moderating the panel was Daniel Haggerty, a lawyer with PMJ Business Brokers in Carks Summit. Sharing their story was wife and husband, Maureen Mangan Mills and Bob Mills who sold their company Craft Oil Corporation in 2012. Maureen Mangan Mills joined Craft Oil in 1996 when her father still owned the business. At the time, it which was strictly dealing motor oil, and was making five million in revenue. The business began to grow when they began to invest in industrial supplies to enter an industrial market. Bob Mangan decided to join the business when the couple were expecting their first child and Maureen Mangan Mill’s father went into partial retirement. The couple then discussed their growing success over the decade. From growing their employee count and making 15 acquisitions over the years. The company grew from making five million in to 150 million in revenue. The business was also recognised by Fortune magazine and other publications, Bob Mills told the audience. “People can’t achieve things if they don’t know what they’re achieving,” Maureen Mangan Mills said, explaining how herself and her husband began communicating and interacting with their employees more than when her father owned the business. The business faced issues when the union in Philadelphia sent two people as undercover employees. “It affected us in a negative way […] overnight our world turned upside down,” Maureen Mangan Mills told the audience that the union had bribed their employees for petition signatures and barred the entrances to the buildings of their business. The couple spent $150,000 in legal fees fighting the union over the course of three months. “It’s not about paying people more money 5 The Beacon/Megan Stanley From left to right; Bob Mills, Maureen Mangan Mills and Daniel Haggerty. - it’s about work roles and it’s about being able to sell.” “You have to know your industry and to do what we could to grow the business […] I can’t be hindered by dealing with this stuff,” where it is and you need to know your family Bob Mangan said referring to the court battle. situation,” Bob Millls said. “It’s not easy selling a family business,” After this, the couple decided to sell the business after considering their own future Maureen Mangan Mills admitted, explaining and the future of their children who might be that the sell stills comes up in family conversations, especially with relatives who involved in the business. “We knew the timing was right, we knew we thought their children might be involved couldn’t recreate the deal,” Maureen Mangan someday. Mills continued, “We realised that sometimes you think you are invincible […] that it can’t be @wilkesbeacon your best year that you can beat it, realistically megan.stanley@wilkes.edu it might be your best year and you might want Students, faculty react to recent firings of the White House By Cabrini Rudnicki News Editor In recent months, the American people have been inundated with news of White House staff leaving their position. With recent news of the national security advisor H.R McMaster parting ways with the White House, faculty and students have begun to question why so many have left the Trump Administration. Since the beginning of March, five major staff members have parted ways with the White House. On March 6, Gary Cohn, an economic advisor of Trump resigned over disagreements about steel tarrifs. Following that, John McEntee, Trump’s personal assistant was escorted out of the White House on March 12 for unspecified reasons. On March 13, Rex Tillerson, secretary of state, was replaced by a new staff member. Three days later, Andrew McCabe, FBI deputy director, was ousted from his position hours before his formal retirement. The newest exit from the White House comes from H.R McMaster, the national security advisor, left and was replaced by John Bolton, a former UN Ambassador. Dr. Thomas Baldino, a political science professor at Wilkes, has been following the departures since the beginning. “Donald Trump is currently leading in terms of departures from the administration,” said Baldino. “Typically, presidents come into office and they staff their administration with people who they know personally, people who they know somewhat, and people who they don’t know but finds them highly reccommended,” continued Baldino. “There is an expectation that people who accept the position will stay for a period of time.” “Some of the positions like Chief of Staff are intense, and it’s typical for their to be a lot of turn-over for the position. Typically they stay for a year or two then move on,” explained Baldino. For comparison, Donald Trump has had two Chief of Staffs in the last year and a half. Staff of the White House are expected to agree with the Preisdent in terms of policy. “Trump did not start that way,” said Baldino. “He brought people in who he maybe didn’t know well enough, who didn’t have much in the expertise of the given area that they were assigned, and, perhaps he was unaware of or perhaps he was but he thought he could reconcile, he brought people in who didn’t agree with him.” Catherine Kelly, pharmacy major, remarked on the situation. “I think [the White House] is being mismanaged,” she said. “I think they need a stable environment in our nation’s capital.” Kelly continued on why she thought there was such a large turnover of staff members HNUU I I I I I I I compared to past administrations. “I think the system is a little bit flawed,” she said, “but I think it is Trump’s leadership. If the system was really that flawed there would have been a lot of problems with past presidents, and there’s never been this much conflict.” Rai-Shawn Rinaldi, a sophomore secondary education major, explained his feelings on the UHIIII 11111111 I I I I Graphic by Todd Epenshade White House. “I stopped paying attention to all things White House related because it causes me unnecessary stress,” he said. Although many agree with Rinaldi, the media is all ears to hear the next staff member to depart from the White House. �News The Beacon - March 27, 2018 6 Profile of a new professor: Dr. Joshua M. Blechle, Chemistry By Maddie Davis Asst. News Editor Dr. Joshua M. Blechle, an assistant professor in the Chemistry Department, is one of the newest professors to join Wilkes University this academic year. Blechle is originally from just outside of St. Louis, Missouri. He stuck close to home and earned his bachelor’s degree in chemistry at Truman State University in Missouri. He continued his academic career as he attended Colorado State University for his Ph. D in physical and analytical chemistry. Dr. Blechle then became an adjunct professor at the University of Northern Colorado while still in the final years of graduate school and, from there, traveled to Jamaica, New York, to become a visiting professor at St. John’s University. Blechle reflected on his decision to pursue academia rather than industry. “I had always been interested in teaching,” said Blechle. Blechle had the opportunity, both in his undergraduate and graduate years, to work for the tutoring center, to become a Teacher’s Assistant, and the unusual opportunity to lecture a classroom of almost three hundred students. “I really enjoyed those interactions,” said Blechle. “I really enjoyed helping people understand information.” Blechle’s first opportunity as a graduate student was to lecture a General Chemistry I class, which helped guide him in the direction of pursuing a career in academia. “Teaching that class was amazing,” said Blechle. “I loved doing it.” Blechle was most influenced to study and pursue a chemistry degree because of the positive experience he had in Mrs. Brown’s high school chemistry class. Throughout high school, he was at first convinced he wanted to attend veterinary school, but it was Mrs. Brown’s chemistry class where he decided to pursue a chemistry degree. While obtaining his bachelor’s degree, chemistry was predominantly his favorite among the other sciences and led Blechle to take part in undergraduate research that further guided him to graduate school. When looking for a career in academia after teaching at St. Johns University, Blechle wanted to find a school that was similar to his undergraduate experience; somewhere that had smaller class sizes and the opportunity to do research with undergraduate students. “Wilkes, specifically, offered a lot of that,” said Blechle. During his first year, Blechle’s classes have focused on physical chemistry, general chemistry, as well as chemistry for engineers. Blechle “I’ve really enjoyed my classes so far,” he said. Blechle specifically enjoys teaching general chemistry since it allows him to channel what he loves, physical chemistry, because of the similarities between the two classes. Just as he enjoyed research during his undergraduate years, Blechle is starting his own undergraduate research lab, which he is waiting on the lab space for. His lab is going to focus on his specialty: plasma chemistry. “Plasma is this really complex state of matter. We don’t normally study them [as The Beacon/Steffen Horwath chemists],” he explained. “What I am looking to do here is to get a plasma reactor set up and to help guide students into how do these things work, how do we build them, how do we study them, and then ultimately look at essentially the fundamental chemistry of what drives these systems,” said Blechle. “[Plasma and the work around it] is pretty cool,” said Blechle. @wilkesbeacon madelynn.davis@wilkes.edu TONS OF BRANDS TO CHOSE FROM INCLUDING: BELLA+CANVAS, AMERICAN APPAREL, ADIDAS, JERZEES, GILDAN, IZOD, AND MORE. 4T-SH iRTS·CO M YOUR #1 LOCAL SCREEN PRINTER SINCE 1993! IF YOU HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY ... SAY IT WITH US! ~ FIGshirts fi FIGshirts ~ FIGshirts �Life, Arts & Entertainment 7 Each day in the Karambelas Center, DJs on 90.7 WCLH play their favorite tracks for the Wilkes campus and community. Now, a new program is giving anyone on campus that same opportunity with the chance to be DJ for a day. The newest WCLH program, “The Third Chair,” allows any student, staff or faculty member at Wilkes to play his or her favorite tracks for WCLH listeners. No experience is needed to sit in the third chair, said WCLH Production Director John Michael “JM” Rey. “The show is very informal and conversationally based,” he said. “There is very little pressure for the “DJ for a day” because experienced e-staff members will worry about operating the control board and automation system.” Rey said he encourages students and staff to join the program as it “gives them the joy of being on air without the pressure of hosting a weekly show.” The idea for “The Third Chair” came when Wilkes President Patrick Leahy paid a visit to the WCLH studio in November 2017. While on their air, he shared his own playlist of favorites with the station’s listeners. Rey was one of the DJs sitting in with President Leahy as he explained the reasons behind his favorite songs. He called his appearance a “raging success.” Parker Dorsey was alongside Rey during President Leahy’s appearance and immediately saw potential in the concept of a guest DJ. “We talked to Kristen (Rock) and said how we wanted to do that again, but have a show dedicated for it, and for it to be open to all Wilkes faculty,” he said. He named the show “The Third Chair” as someone new will be sitting in with the two DJs each time. The show’s inaugural airing took place on March 16 hosted by Dorsey and Nick Filipek. Filipek who is also WCLH’s Marketing Director called it “literally the best test run that could have happened.” Dr. Scott Stolte, Dean of the Nesbitt School of Pharmacy was the first to fill the third chair. Stolte’s playlist was one that Filipek called “very eclectic” and ranged from Harry Styles to Disturbed. “He was also a very interesting man Staff Writer By Jackie Kurovsky @wilkesbeacon jackie.kurovsky@wilkes.edu Tuesday through Sunday 5p.m. to Midnight HIP HOP Tuesday through Sunday 4 a.m. to 5 p.m. ALTERNATIVE All Monday Everyday Midnight to 4 a.m. METAL WCLH SCHEDULE: to listen to,” Filipek said. “Incredibly smart with some real deep thoughts on his selected playlist.” Stolte called his WCLH debut a really fun time. “The hour passed very quickly,” Stolte said. “The conversation was easy and I got to expose people to my very diverse musical tastes. [Dorsey and Filipek] were very patient with my inexperience.” While its airtime is currently based on availability, the program will have a set airtime during club hours next semester. “I encourage other administrators, faculty and staff members to take a turn in the third chair,” Stolte said. “It was an experience I won’t soon forget.” Those interested in being a featured guest on “The Third Chair” should contact station manager Kristen Rock at kristen. rock@wilkes.edu. To listen to 90.7 WCLH live, visit WCLH.org. Graphic by Todd Espenshade WCLH program gives all Colonels a chance to DJ Have a story or want your event to be featured? Contact the Life, A&E Editor: amanda.bialek@wilkes.edu r o F J D ! y a D a Life, Arts & Entertainment The Beacon - March 27, 2018 7~ ~ ' ~---~ �The Beacon - March 27, 2018 8 Life, Arts & Entertainment Recipe of the Week: INGREDIENTS: INSTRUCTIONS: • 1 box vanilla cake mix • 1 cup of water • 1/2 cup vegetable oil • 3 eggs • large strawberries • Cool Whip 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 2.. Line muffin tin with cupcake wrappers. 3. Combine cake mix, water, oil and eggs in a bowl and whisk together. 4. Pour cake batter into muffin tin and bake for 12-17 minutes. 5. Cut the tops of the strawberries off. 6. Place Cool Whip in a gallon plastic bag and cut the tip off. 7. Once the cupcakes are done and cooled, frost with Cool Whip and top with a strawberry. 8. ENJOY!! Design by Nicole Kutos Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes Recipe by Shannon O’Connor 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 - March 27, 2018 Life, Arts & Entertainment ‘WEBS’ Club aims to help girls pursue scientific interests By Sarah Matarella Staffwriter The Women Empowered by Science (WEBS) Club at Wilkes University stands to get students motivated to become mentors for girls in the younger generation who are interested in science. The WEBS club is designed to motivate young women who have a sincere interest in the sciences and wish to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to reach their full potential in that field. However, in order for these young women to pursue their interests, they need mentors to show them the ropes. Every month there is a program curated by WEBS where girls from local schools come to Wilkes University after school to participate in a variety of laboratory activities. Several different coordinator positions are available to help with set-up, hands-on activity, clean up, organization, and fundraising. “It’s an awesome opportunity that we don’t want people to miss out on,” said junior WEBS member and Adventures in Science Coordinator, Erica Mabry. WEBS meets during club hours on every other Thursday. During these hours the students involved discuss upcoming programs and fundraising ideas. The club even works with the busy schedules of their volunteers. Volunteer signs ups for WEBS will be sent out via Wilkes Today and placed around campus near the end of March and early April. “We want to grow our numbers to be a bigger club and have a bigger impact,” said Brianna Galvin, Vice President of WEBS. This club also works hand in hand with Adventures in Science, which falls on April 27 this year. This full day of science caters to approximately 250 fifth-graders. Volunteers, again, are needed to assist with labs, guiding the students, set-up, clean up and more. “To see the kids’ reactions to it, it’s just, it’s priceless. And this is why we do what we do. Not only to encourage kids to be interested in science, but to have that courage and confidence to keep going with it and also have fun with it,” said Mabry. From this year forward, WEBS’ main focus will be fundraising. Many girls who are intrigued by WEBS and want to become involved come from less fortunate families who cannot afford to send their children to the program. Thus, the goal is ultimately to be able to sponsor as many girls as possible to attend the programs and summer camps. “Anytime I have seen students get involved with this problem, they are so happy they did. The mentoring is awesome; our students are just incredible mentors ... Be that mentor. Be that person that a young lady can look up to,” said Debra Chapman, instructor of biology and adviser of WEBS and Adventures in Science. For more information about joining WEBS or volunteering for Adventures in Science, contact Debra Chapman at debra.chapman@wilkes.edu or Erica Mabry at erica.mabry@wilkes.edu. 9 DID YOU MAKE A FUN DIY OR RECIPE? SEND IT US AND HAVE IT FEATURED ON THE BEACON WEBSITE! @wilkesbeacon sarah.matarella@wilkes.edu Interested in writing for the & ENTERTAINMENT Section? Why not try all three? Contact LA&E editor Amanda Bialek at amanda.bialek@wilkes.edu. �The Beacon - March 27, 2018 Life, Arts & Entertainment 0 o DRY • DIY TERRARIUM • Supplies: Stone Granules Glass Terrarium Succulent (of your choice) Instructions: •Remove succulent from pot and shake off extra dirt. •Place stone granules in bottom of terrarium, almost up to the rim. •Carefully place succulent into granules deep enough that it will not fall over. •Place terrarium in a sunny spot. remember to water once a week. 10 �The Beacon - March 27, 2018 Life, Arts & Entertainment 11 Spring Fling Dance 2018 The Wilkes University Student Government hosted their annual Spring Fling on Friday, March 23, at Genetti’s in Wilkes-Barre. The ballroom glistened with beautiful lights from the chandevlier. The Beacon/Shannon O’Connor Wilkes students enjoyed a fun night of dancing with fellow Colonels. Despite the cold winter weather, the tables decorated with flower arrangements brought a taste of spring. Graphics by Todd Espenshade �The Beacon - March 27, 2018 News 12 Biology Club’s Fear Factor Graphics by Todd Epenshade The Beacon / Sean Connelly dent, holds his nose in Tyler Lack, a sophomore stu preparation for the food. The students were forced to eat a variety of smelly cheeses, such as Limburger, Roquefort, and an intense Brie and Stilton, all pictured on the plate above. Daulton Moyer observes the vegemite and marmite spreads on his cracker suspciously. Students prepar e to participate in the canned ve challenge, whic getable h included thin gs like canned canned spinach p eas and . �13 luding squid and sardines, Various canned seafoods, inc dents needed to eat. were among the dishes the stu Cassidy Heid w as shocked by th e taste of the fo event. od at the Zombie Run, an activity Maura Clarke partipates in the und then outrun zombies where a student must spin aro ir sticky notes. who are trying to remove the Alexander Miner drank water to aid in getting rid of the taste of the food. �The Beacon - March 27, 2018 Opinion Opinion Have an opinion or want to write a guest column? 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A Plea Against ‘Walk Up Not Out’ The Beacon reflects on high school students walking out of class On March 14, one month after the horrific Parkland shooting that shocked the nation, students across the country walked out of schools for 17 minutes - one minute for each student killed in the incident. Millenials have been brought up in a world plagued by mass shootings and are frankly sick of it. Many people, including political leaders and influential celebrities, commended the students for being a generation of change. The day was a sign of the unification of America’s youth, as was it a reminder to politicians that these students will be voting age soon, however, just like any issue in the United States, the event has been met with a separation of groups. A “them versus us” kind of ideology was once again created. More conservative posters on the internet have called the event useless, have tried to suggest that the youth are too naive to have opinions, or like most “pro-gun” posters, say that the issue is not guns but something else entirely. This leads to the newest popular campaign, “Walk Up Not Out.” Posted mainly on social media with the same repeatedly screenshotted post, the paragraph calls out for students to walk up to students who are usually alone. The implication being, that by connecting with someone who you usually don’t connect to, bullying and isolation will decrease, thus leading to less mass shootings. The logic behind it makes sense for a moment, but deeper inspection leads to obvious flaws. Yes, we should be nice to each other. No one is arguing against that basic concept, but to pretend that just being nice will end school shootings is at best an oversimplification, and at worst, extremely problematic. One of the major issues with the initiative is that people will not treat others as the post intends. Bullied and ostracized students will not feel better with pity friends. Most would rather be alone than have people pretend to like them, especially having someone pretend to like them because they are scared of them. One of the Beacon members was bullied in middle school, and remembers being distinctively hurt and confused when a teacher assigned another student to befriend them, only to have the student tell them they were only befriending them “because the teacher told them to.” This singling out of students who are just a little quiet, weird, and leading them to believe that their peers are actually scared of them can be detrimental to future mental health. Even further, if the students enacting “Walk Up” did it with poise and grace, kindness is not a magic cure of mental illness. You can not solve life long issues with depression, or other mental disorders, just with a hug. It’s a pretty concept, and one that surely does lend itself to memes shared by our grandparents on Facebook, but it’s not the truth and it never will be the truth. One of the biggest issues, the issue that brought the most attention to the initiative, is that “Walk Up” victim blames the victims of the shootings. It’s basically saying, “if only the victims were nice to the shooter, then they wouldn’t be dead.” It is not txhe students’ responsibility to maintain the mental health of their peers. It’s yet another way for people in power - school administrations, governments - to put the blame on the students for not doing enough to prevent murder. Students should not be expected to go up to students they deem to be a threat, in order to save themselves from being potentially murdered. The initiative goes from being misguided to straight out dangerous when asking students to be responsible for the violence of their peers. It turns a school shooting incident into everyone’s fault, potentially increasing the already present survivor’s guilt into much, much more. Walk Up is not a solution to gun violence. Walking up is simply silencing a political movement, and finding yet another way to move the discourse of school shootings away from gun laws. Be nice to others, but don’t do it because you are afraid of them or you pity them. Be nice to others, but don’t let anyone tell you it’s your responsibility to save someone. Be nice to others, but don’t feel responsible for anyone’s actions other than your own. �The Beacon - March 27, 2018 Opinion 15 Indiana Jones returns to theaters in 2020 NI CK'S FLI CK Pl CKS Nick Filipek, The Beacon’s resident movie buff and assistant opinion editor, will review movies each week. Want to hear about one in particular? Email Nick at: nicholas.filipek@wilkes. edu. By Nicholas Filipek Asst. Opinion Editor It has been just about a week since director Steven Spielberg (“The Post”, “Ready Player One”) has announced that he will be shooting a new Indiana Jones film and already the internet has lost its mind. In an article written by Dave McNary appearing in Variety, it says that Spielberg made the announcement at the Rakuten TV Empire Awards, which was held at the Roundhouse in London. McNary’s article also included a direct quote from the director himself talking about the upcoming project. “It’s always worth the trip when I get to work with this deep bench of talent coming out of the UK. The actors, and the crew, the chippies, the sparks, the drivers — everybody who has helped me make my movies here, and will continue helping me make my movies here when I come back in April 2019 to make the fifth Indiana Jones movie right here.” Really quick note here, “chippies” is a British slang word for carpenters. Who knew? Disney had announced back in 2016 that Spielberg was slated to return for the fifth installment of the franchise, with David Koepp (“Jurassic Park,” “SpiderMan”) writing. Koep has experience with the character having written the fourth installment, “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull” The only other piece of information that we are sure about at this point is that Harrison Ford (“Star Wars,” ”Blade Runner) will return as Dr. Henry Walton “Indiana” Jones Jr., professor of archeology and sever sufferer of ophidiophobia. The first film in the Indiana Jones franchise, “Raiders of the Lost Ark” came out in 1981 to critical acclaim. That year at the Academy Awards the film took home, Best Art Direction, Best Sound, Best Film Editing, Best Visual Effects and was awarded the Special Achievement Award for Sound Effects Editing. The film was also nominated in four other categories that year, one of them being Best Original Score. I can not imagine how any of the original three films in the franchise did not win for the best original score, despite being nominated. Composer John Williams (“Jaws,” ”Superman”) has written some of the most recognizable tunes in the movie game. In addition to the fore mentioned movies, Williams has also written and composed music for the original Star Wars trilogy, the first three Harry Potter movies and the first two Jurassic Parks. If you want to listen to the classic theme it is called “Raiders March” and is available on iTunes. The second movie to come in the “Indy” franchise is “Temple of Doom” Though the movie premiered later chronologically, the story takes place before the original movie. This is now called a “prequel” but in 1984 this wasn’t as a fashionable move as it is now. In fact I would place a bet that the idea for doing a prequels was born from this franchise after the film’s success. Though not as big as the first movie, “Temple of Doom” did alright at the box office and warranted a third film. “The Last Crusade” was released on May 24, 1989 and returned Indy to the glory it had seen eight years ago/ “Temple of Doom” was seen as a little too dark and violent compared to the first film. “The Last Crusade” toned down both elements and returned to the more fun loving action/adventure film tone the first one pulled off so perfectly. This film also added the amazing Sean Connery (“Hunt for Red October”,”The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen”) to play Dr. Henry Jones Sr. Ford and Connery play a great duo, and this is my personal favorite in the series, and I really wished they would have just left it there. Nineteen years after what some would call the perfect trilogy, the studio got the ever so original idea of rebooting a franchise. “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull” hit theaters in 2008 to some pretty mixed feeling. Critically, the movie did well, and in terms of box office results, the movie performed well, but die hard Indy fans were pretty upset. The whole tone had kind of changed and it seemed they wanted to turn the classic character into a new modern kind of bad--. Indiana Jones, to me, has always been more brain than brawn, but could throw some fists if the occasion called for it. Currently the fifth installment for the franchise is slated to hit theaters on July 10th, 2020. Currently the internet movie database (IMDb) has no plot synopsis but that hasn’t stopped us, the collective nerd of the world, from thinking about what it is going to be about. Once again we are sure we will see Indiana Jones getting into another swashbuckling adventure while stopping Nazi’s from doing something evil to the Earth. After “Kingdom of the Crystal Skull” I am a bit hesitant for the release of this film. I loved what is not called “the originals” and crystal skull was just weak sauce. It was transparent in its act to tr to bring Indy into the modern movie making experience, but that’s not what we need from this character. In my opinion they should keep with the old school heroics and action packed adventure the first film delivered so well. �The Beacon - March 27, 2018 Opinion Can you be good without believing in God? By Savannah Pinnock Staff Writer Over the course of a person’s lifetime, it is common and completely normal to possess heavily theological curiosities. In fact, the human race is well known for its desire to understand itself in relation to its living and non-living counterparts. Dating back to the dawn of civilization, the human race has possessed a natural curiosity which has led to humanity’s desire to know its place in the cosmos, as well as the origins of life and the universe as a whole. As a species, the human race has pondered a myriad of largely philosophical questions ranging from the existence of God to intelligent design. One of the most well known and commonly debated questions appears to be whether one can be good without God? This question is fascinating although it has an assumptive connotation. The question assumes that morality and the existence of a God are dependent on one another. In other words, God is the source of morality and following this stream of thought, it suggests that without morality there is no God and without God there is no morality. Christian apologist William Lane Craig holds onto a similar view in which he states that “there can be no objective moral truths without God, and since there are objective moral truths, God must exist.” In an effort to clarify the ambiguity and circular reasoning surrounding this question, it must be said that morality is its own concept and God or a higher power is equally its own concept. In the case of whether one can be good without God, does this mean a personal relationship with God or the existential nature of God? If the former is the case, it is clear that this question relates to two groups of individuals, a theist and an atheist. Individuals who subscribe to a religion and believe in a higher power, otherwise known as God, are theists. On the contrary, individuals who do not believe in a higher power or God are atheists. With that being said, if morality is its own concept, the theist receives moral instruction from God, and many practitioners believe in maxims and principles such as “loving your neighbor as yourself”, giving back to one’s community, and not harming the life of another individual. The atheist’s morality however is not derived from a relationship with God which may lead one to ask where a non-believer’s morality stems from. According to Frank Zindler, board member and former President of the American Atheist, “The behavior of Atheists is subject to the same rules of sociology, psychology, and neurophysiology that govern the behavior of all members of our species, religionists included.” In other words, the ethics and/or moral standards of an atheist are derived from known principles understood within society, and studied within the previously aforementioned interdisciplinary fields. Therefore, a theist and an atheist are both capable of possessing morals or being “good.” As it pertains to the second interpretation of whether one can be good without God which has to do the existential nature of God, the same is also true. If God exists or does not exist, it is clear that an atheist and a theist are both capable of possessing morals. However, the subjectively perceived “good works” one does would be highly dependent on if God receives that action as a good deed. In other words, if God exists, a perfect moral code would be solely dependent on if God approves of this code. This is only true if this God is “good” and benevolent. If God happens to be a malevolent God, his views on morality would be flawed and morality would once again be subjective. In short, yes, one can be good without God in virtually every situation depending on a wide range of philosophical factors. Have an opinion you’d like to share? Email us! andre.spruell@ wilkes.edu @wilkesbeacon savannah.pinnock@wilkes.edu Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram! Facebook: The Beacon Twitter: @wilkesbeacon Instagram: @wilkesbeacon 16 �SPEND YOUR SUMMER WISELY Take classes for just $520 per credit Many classes are held online so you can enjoy your break from home while getting ahead in your studies. And with start dates in May, June or July, classes conveniently fit your summer plans. Three-week presession May 21 to June 8 Full session May 21 to Aug. 17 Nine-week session June 11 to Aug. 14 Summer session I June 11 to July 13 Summer session II July 16 to Aug. 17 Make an appointment with your advisor and visit www.wilkes.edu/summer. �The Beacon - March 27, 2018 Opinion Artist: TECH N9NE new album “Planet” Review By Parker Dorsey Staff Writer The legendary Kansas City-based rapper Tech N9ne has returned with his brand new album, “Planet.” Approaching 47 years old and being 20 albums in, he is still hard at work at his craft and still has a few tricks up his sleeves. Planet stands among his discography as being one of his angriest yet. The album “Planet” refers to a metaphorical place he named Planet Pyune, an acronym for Peaceful Youth Unit Neutralizing Earth. In an interview with Billboard, he said, “No girl deserves to be ran over by somebody who thinks they shouldn’t be marching in the street. No unarmed man should be gunned down…” The lead singles are “Drink Up,” “Don’t Nobody Want None,” “Bad JuJu,” and “No Reason (The Mosh Pit Song).” The industrial intro to “Drink Up” sounds like Death Grips, and with “Don’t Nobody Want None,” while catchy and dedicated to the b-boy traditions of the 1980s, does not really stand out to me. “Bad JuJu,” which features King Iso, on the other hand, is confrontational and aggressive, and is rife with Tech’s chopperstyle, lightning-fast flow. “No Reason (The Mosh Pit Song),” featuring Machine Gun Kelly and Y2, is similarly acidic. It has an auto-tuned chorus by Y2, which seems like a shot at the record label Strange Entertainment - the label Tech is suing for copyright infringement. The strongest track on the album is also its most experimental. “Brightfall” details Tech reminiscing on the evils he has done in his life and despite his religious practices and doing the right thing, evil always comes crawling back. Throughout the song there is a discordant orchestra that sounds like a choir of angels and is reminiscent of his struggles in spite of his spirituality. In “Red Byers (Say Som’n Do Som’n),” which features Krizz Kaliko, Tech addresses the problems that arise in the hood due to growing up in radically different perspectives. Cops, with their urban prejudices, should not patrol in bad neighborhoods. On the flip side, the youth who have grown up in these neighborhoods are conversely prejudiced and are violent and reticent. However, due to hoods being a place of inequality, violence typically occurs when these two groups meet. As for the other songs on the album, the opener “Habanero,” featuring Mackenzie Nicole, is solid and is reminiscent of “Sriracha” off of his previous album The Storm, albeit slightly lesser. “Fresh Out!,”featuring Swisher Sleep, is a scalding track with Tech’s classic attitude. In fact, later on in the album there is a track “Not a D--- Thing” that is very reminiscent of this same attitude, albeit not nearly as well done. “Kick it With Myself,” while an ode to loneliness, is a track that is just okay. “Comfortable” is a strong track with an alluring, spacey trap beat and is lyrically about who Tech likes and dislikes, who he feels comfortable talking to, and the places where he feels he is respected. “Never Stray,” which features Navé Monjo, has a heavy bass beat and is about him never straying from his path that he has been on the past 20 years. The next two songs also feature Navé Monjo. “My Fault” is about his presumed gripes with Insane Clown Posse, and while not bad, it is not particularly good either. “Leviathan” is another song with a mellow spacey beat. The album closes with “We Won’t Go Quietly,” which features Jordan Omley. It is an uplifting song with a powerful pen game. The album, which contains 15 songs (excluding the deluxe edition which contain three bonus tracks), is not for everyone and is exhausting to listen to in one go despite the 53 minute runtime. The most successful independent rapper in the world has released yet another superb and refreshingly experimental hip-hop album. Parker’s Picks: “Brightfall”, “Red Byers (Say Som’n Do Som’n)”, “Bad JuJu”, “No Reason (The Mosh Pit Song)” cave where he learns what truly happened to his parents. Many years ago, Boss Cass, an evil cassowary, was rampaging through the outback to gather the five talismans to rule over Australia. He was challenged by a brave band of boomerang wielding Tasmanian tigers. The battle was fierce, but the Tasmanian tigers were ultimately defeated when Boss Cass used his talisman to tear open a portal and banish the Tasmanian tigers. However, as Ty’s father was being sucked into another dimension he threw one last boomerang to scatter the five remaining talismans around the outback and foil Boss Cass’ plan. Ty feeling an immediate sense of purpose sets off on a quest to recover the talisman’s, save his parents, and defeat Boss Cass. I can already hear you asking how he plans to do this, and the answer is simple, with boomerangs of course! The main gameplay of Ty the Tasmanian tiger revolves around using your boomerangs to complete various tasks in each level to collect enough thunder eggs to power a machine that can locate the talisman. This might sound like a simplistic game formula at first but trust me it’s not. Each level is full of six missions to accomplish like finding a koala’s missing children, winning a race with a platypus, or evicting a group of bats from a cave. Successful completion of these activities will reward the player with a thunder egg. Likewise, each level also has 300 opals to collect and five bilbies to find, two activities that also reward the player with thunder eggs. Throughout my time with Ty, I can honestly say none of these activities felt boring or forced, because I was always rewarded for the effort I put in for each task with a thunder egg. This reward system in Ty truly makes every mission worth undertaking and brings the player closer to their goals. Another aspect of Ty that makes every mission worth it is his moveset. There is something simply satisfying about throwing a boomerang at your enemies and watching them disappear into a puff of smoke. Ty doesn’t just use regular boomerangs though, and this is where some of the more creative aspects of Ty begin to shine After collecting enough thunder eggs and defeating each zone’s boss, Ty is rewarded with special environmental boomerangs. The flamearang is great for burning spiderwebs, the frostyrang is great for melting fire, and the zappyrang is used to open the door to the final level. Also, another great example of Ty rewarding its players is found in the special boomerangs like the multirang and the zoomerang that can be unlocked by collecting the 10 golden cogs in each level. These boomerangs aren’t required to beat the game, but I definitely recommend them for making your experience much more fun These boomerangs along with Ty’s ability to glide and bite golden cogs to travel short distances make the gameplay of Ty one of the best aspects of this 3d collectathon platformer. In conclusion I fully recommend Ty to gamers young and old. The story is a little silly, but you are a Tasmanian Tiger throwing boomerangs at all your problems, so some suspension of disbelief is required when picking up this game. Once you look past that, Ty opens up to you with its ingenious levels and stellar gameplay. If you are a fan of 3D platformers and some truly fun gameplay head on down to the outback and play Ty The Tasmanian Tiger. @wilkesbeacon parker.dorsey@wilkes.edu Videogame Review:Ty The Tasmanian Tiger By JM Rey Guest Writer In the early 2000s every video game company had a mascot. Nintendo and Sega had their video game legends Super Mario and Sonic The Hedgehog. Insomniac and Naughty Dog had Ratchet and Jak. Even Bungie had an iconic mascot for their Halo franchise with Master Chief. This trend took the videogame industry by storm and even smaller companies began creating recognizable mascots of their own. Today, we are going to look at one of these smaller companies known as Krome Studios, the beloved creators of Ty The Tasmanian Tiger, and we are going to see how his game stacks up today. Ty the Tasmanian Tiger is a 3D collectathon platform that immerses the player into the role of the title character, Ty the Tasmanian Tiger. The plot is fairly simple, but one need to keep in mind that this game was designed with kids in mind as the primary audience. In short, Ty is playing with some bilbies one day when he discovers an abandoned 18 �The Beacon - March 27, 2018 Sports Sports 19 Want your sport covered? Deserve to be Athlete of the Week? Contact the sports editor: Luke.Modrovsky@wilkes.edu BASEBALL, Continued from back cover pitching change from junior Jeremy Worlinsky to junior Noah Durnin. With the 5-3 lead, the Cougars added to their advantage with a solo homerun by second on a wild pitch, put him in scoring sophomore pinch-hitter Sean Lyons. Durnin position for Capozzi’s one-run single to hit the next batter, Jarema, and both teams centerfield. were given pitching warnings by the umpire. In the top of the third, the Cougars An error by Capozzi allowed Jarema to score surpassed the Colonels one-run lead with and advanced their lead to 7-3. two runs of their In the bottom of own. In the fourth, the sixth, a walk by the Cougars tacked Walther, a hit-byon another run when pitch for Wing, and junior Parker Abate, a walk by Fischer, who got on with a hitloaded the bases for by-pitch, scored off of a hit-by-pitch for junior Kenny Jarema’s Champi, bringing in sac-fly to centerfield, Walther. A fielder’s putting the Cougars choice to third base ahead 3-1. for Uzzi scored However, in the Wing and helped the bottom of the fourth, Colonels close the gap the Colonels answered on the Cougars 7-5. back with two runs, A scoreless top tying the game 3-3. of the seventh by With Clymer freshman pitcher leading off the Colin Smith, who got inning, the Colonels The Beacon/Nicole Gaetani his first conference dominating part of Wilkes Baseball celebrates their walk- win, left the Colonels their lineup was up down an attainable off victory against Misericordia. to bat. A double to two runs. A lead-off left field by Clymer, who went 5-for-10 with double down the left field line by Reinert, two walks on the weekend, and a walk by followed by walks for both Walther and Capozzi put two men on for Walther’s one- Wing, left the bases loaded with two outs out single to right field, scoring Clymer. A for Champi. Freshman Michael Patrizio walk by freshman Nick Pronti loaded the went in to pinch-run for Walther, putting bases for the sac-fly by junior Brady Wing, three of the Colonels fastest men on the who scored Capozzi and tied the game. bases. A full-count single to left-field scored In the top of the fifth, the Cougars were Reinert and Patrizio cleanly, but an error by able to tack on two runs after the Colonels’ the left fielder allowed Wing to score from first, giving Champi the walk-off, three-run single to win the game 8-7. “Although we didn’t end up winning the series against a very good, defending champion, Mis team, we played hard and competed until the last pitch in every game, proving that we’re a special group who can compete for a MAC championship,” said Champi. “As for the walk-off hit, it’s definitely a top moment in my Wilkes career and one that I’ll think about years down the road.” In the third game of the series, the Colonels’ lone run was scored in the bottom of the third with a single by Patrizio, who crossed the plate on a wild pitch during a Champi at bat. But their lead didn’t last for long, as the Cougars tied the game 1-1 in the top of the fourth with Lyons, who singled to left, scoring off of a bloop single in shallow centerfield by freshman Adam Concadoro. The Cougars were able to tack on one run in both the sixth and the seventh innings, not allowing the Colonels to score, winning both the game and the series. The Colonels will travel to Marywood University on Mar. 27 for a game at 3:00 p.m. Misericordia 3-2 in game one. “She’s been hitting the ball well,” Wilkes head coach Sarah Leavenworth (Maulorico) said. “That’s who you wanted up in that situation. She was relaxed. She was smiling. She was happy. That’s what happens when you’re relaxed like that. She’s been hitting the ball really well. And it’s just been an extension of that, but that was extra huge.” The twin bill was originally scheduled to be played at Misericordia, but was moved to the Ralston Athletic Complex, due to poor field conditions in Dallas. The Cougars jumped out to a quick 2-0 lead after three complete frames, posting a pair of solo home runs in the bottom of the first and third. Wilkes would light the offensive fire in the top of the fifth when freshman Nicolette Kessler reached on an error to lead off the top half of the inning. Gibson’s single advanced Kessler to third before Celine Podlesney would bring her home on an RBI single. The offensive action would not cease there as the Lady Colonels would tie the score in the next frame thanks to a freshman Sydney Cogswell RBI double, who brought home senior Christina Gambino. Gambino doubled to lead off the inning while senior Sarah Birchmeier moved Gambino to third on a sacrifice bunt. The Lady Colonels have seen several comefrom-behind victories on the young season. Game One: Misericordia 8, Wilkes 5 Wilkes 000 202 001 -- 5 10 2 Misericordia 000 005 30X -- 8 8 2 E -- Jack Fischer, Jarret Clymer, Chad Bell, Billy Kerwien. SH -- Shane Hughes. SF -- Conor Smith, Sean Lyons. SB -- Kenny Jarema, Steve Weisensee, Parker Abate. 2B -- Jarret Clymer, Conor Smith. Pitching: WIL -- Kyle Pokrinchak 5 IP, 4 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 3 BB, 0 SO; Matthew Konikow (L 1-1), 3 IP, 4 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 3 BB, 2 SO. (Pokirinchak faced four batters in 6th.) MIS -- Elliot Forde 5.1 IP, 8 H, 4 R, 3 ER, 1 BB, 5 SO; Taylor Price (W 1-0), 0.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 SO; Kyle Melahn 2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 2 SO; Drake Koch 1 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 1 SO. Game Two: Wilkes 8, Misericordia 7 Misericordia 002 122 0 -- 7 6 2 Wilkes 010 202 3 -- 8 7 2 E -- Shane Hughes, Jake Kurtz, Nick Capozzi (2). SH -- Conor Smith, Cole Bixler, Parker Abate. SF -- Kenny Jarema, Santo Guinta, Brady Wing. SB -- Jarema, Guinta, Boylan. 2B -- Jarret Clymer, Matt Reinert. HR -- Sean Lyons. Pitching: MIS -- Jake Kurtz 5 IP, 5 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 4 BB, 5 SO; James Magaldi 0.2 IP, 0 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 1 SO; Kyle Melahn 0.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 0 SO; Kenny Jarema (L 0-1), 0.2 IP, 2 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 2 SO. WIL -- Jeremy Worlinsky 4.1 IP, 2 H, 4 R, 3 ER, 2 BB, 2 SO; Noah Durnin 1.1 IP, 4 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 0 BB, 2 SO; Colin Smith 1.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 0 SO. Game Three: Misericordia 3, Wilkes 1 Misericordia 000 101 1 -- 3 7 0 Wilkes 001 000 0 -- 1 4 2 E -- Michael Patrizio (2). SH -- Conor Smith, Steve Weisensee, Billy Kerwien. CS -- Adam Concadoro. SB -- Michael Patrizio. 2B -- Jarret Clymer 3B -- Concadoro. Pitching: MIS -- Ian McCole (W 4-0), 7 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 6 SO. WIL -- Matt Amaral (L 2-2), 5.2 IP, 7 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 4 BB, 2 SO; Andrew Indzonka 1.1 IP, 0 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 0 SO. @wilkesbeacon Kirsten.Peters@wilkes.edu SB: Gibson’s home run powers Lady Colonels in game one By Luke Modrovsky Sports Editor EDWARDSVILLE, Pa. -- Sophomore Sarah Gibson came into Saturday’s matchup against “visiting” Misericordia with an impressive above-.400 batting average. But with the impressive hitting percentage, there was still something missing from her statline. A home run. Gibson left game one of the doubleheader with exactly one home run, but not just any home run, an extra-inning home run. It was also the team’s first of the season. That round tripper proved to be the difference as the Lady Colonels defeated “I prefer to stay ahead, but this team, if you look at all of our games, they have been playing from behind,” Leavenworth said. “It shows the grit that they have. It shows how hard they work, and they don’t give up.” “But I’d like to stop that,” Leavenworth said with a laugh. The teams would trade zeros in the seventh and eighth innings. In the top of the ninth, Gibson would break the 2-2 tie when she connected for a solo home run over the left field wall into the City of Wilkes-Barre. SEE SOFTBALL, Page 21 �Sports The Beacon - March 27, 2018 WLAX: Lady Colonels take non-conference game By Amber Grohowski Wilkes outscored Cazenovia in both halves of the competition. Creating a visual that motivation and determination was The Lady Colonels struck back against consistent throughout the game. Coach Cazenovia College this past Tuesday at our Towey added, “They had some incredible own Ralston Athletic Complex located in shots on goal, found the back of the net, Edwardsville, giving Cazenovia their first and assisted each other.” “L” in the loss column. Head coach Kammie After Cazenovia scored early in the first Towey credits the accomplishment to great half, Wilkes stayed relentless, not allowing field vision and seeing the open man. the Cazenovia Wildcats to dig them into a “We played cohesively and really meshed hole too deep to come out of; the Colonels well on the field,” Towey said. tied the score back up not too long after With this triumph, that. Wilkes Women’s Keeping their lacrosse diced a four momentum, Wilkes game losing streak was able to take and are on their the lead when Kyra way, diving further Boccio scored for the into their season, second time in the continuing to work first few minutes. hard everyday. Sierra Duman Laying out attacked with no everything the mercy, also scoring team had, women's’ twice, making the lacrosse was able score 4-1 at that point to take three more in time. She soon was shots and have fewer The Beacon/Nicole Gaetani able to score another turnovers, overall, to goal, accomplishing Kirsten Jackson (#23) takes the faceoff. hike up the score 19a hat trick, along 11 when the final horn of the game sounded with Burkhardt, who was also able to get throughout the stands and the field. three goals added to the Wilkes side of the Staff Writer scoreboard at Schmidt Stadium. Displaying great teamwork and selflessness, many of the players were followed her direction on the field,” leading the team to success, said Towey. In goal, Sarah Carlini had 13 saves, helping out tremendously on defense, keeping it a low scoring game for Cazenovia College. Coach Towey mentioned, Kylie Bedwell, as being an amazing leader and directing the defense, getting the ball back to the offense when it was needed. Delaney Lukowski was also able to help out offensively, scoring her first The Beacon/Nicole Gaetani career goal. “We’re building upon Freshman Sierra Duman (#2) looks across the field. each game figuring out what given the opportunity to do their part and we need to do to be more consistent and contribute to the win. working well together as a unit for the full The Wildcats were able to get a goal here 60 minutes,” said Coach Towey. and there, but nothing to compare to the Working hard and working together is amount that the Lady Colonels were able setting the tone for the Wilkes Women’s to slam past the opposing goalie. They Lacrosse team this season, setting high topped off with a scoring streak of five hopes for conference play. goals without interruption by Jessyca Held, who had multiple assists, pitching in with the phenomenal win. @wilkesbeacon “I think Jessy’s senior leadership really Amber.Grohowski1@wilkes.edu showed on offense and the freshman Wilkes Spring Sports Schedules Men’s Tennis Mar. 4 Nebraska Wesleyan W 9-0 Mar. 4 St. John Fisher W 9-0 Mar. 6 Methodist L 3-6 Mar. 8 Bridgewater W 6-3 Mar. 8 William Woods L 2-7 Mar. 8 Catholic University W 7-2 Mar. 11 Yeshiva W 8-1 Mar. 29 @ TCNJ 12:00 p.m. *s-Apr. 4 @ DelVal 3:30 p.m. *s-Apr. 4 @ Misericordia 4:00 p.m. Apr. 8 @ Franklin & Marshall 1:00 p.m. Apr. 13 vs. Oneonta 3:30 p.m. *Apr. 14 vs. DeSales 11:00 a.m. Apr. 16 vs. Ursinus 3:30 p.m. *s-Apr. 19 vs. King's 3:30 p.m. s-Apr. 19 vs. Lycoming 3:30 p.m. s-Apr. 21 vs. Cabrini 11:00 a.m. *s-Apr. 21 @ Eastern 1:30 p.m. s-Apr. 21 vs. Muhlenberg 2:00 p.m. Apr 22 @ Stevens Inst. of Tech. 12:00 p.m. Apr. 25 @ Bloomsburg 5:00 p.m. *Apr. 28 vs. FDU-Florham 10:30 a.m. Apr. 28 vs. Goucher 3:00 p.m. *MAC Freedom Home matches @ Ralston Athletic Complex s-split squad Record: 8-2 (MAC Freedom 0-0) Women’s Tennis Mar. 4 Nebraska Wesleyan W 9-0 Mar. 4 St. John Fisher W 9-0 Mar. 6 Methodist L 0-9 Mar. 8 Bridgewater W 7-2 Mar. 18 vs. Moravian PPD Mar. 29 @ TCNJ 12:30 p.m. *Apr. 4 @ Delaware Valley 3:30 p.m. *Apr. 5 @ Misericordia 4:00 p.m. Apr. 8 @ Franklin & Marshall 1:00 p.m. *Apr. 14 vs. DeSales 11:00 a.m. Apr. 14 vs. Cabrini 3:30 p.m. *Apr 18 @ King's 3:30 p.m. Apr. 19 vs. Lycoming 3:30 p.m. *Apr. 21 @ Eastern 1:30 p.m. Apr 22 @ Stevens Inst. of Tech. 12:00 p.m. Apr. 25 @ Bloomsburg 5:00 p.m. *Apr. 28 vs. FDU-Florham 10:30 a.m. *MAC Freedom Home matches @ Ralston Athletic Complex Record: 6-1 (MAC Freedom 0-0) 20 Men's Lacrosse Feb. 14 Scranton L 5-14 Feb. 21 Marywood L 7-12 Feb. 24 Keystone W 14-3 Feb. 28 Rosemont W 18-5 Mar. 3 Alvernia W 13-4 Mar. 10 Neumann W 18-12 Mar. 14 vs. Moravian L 10-11 Mar. 24 @ Wells W 23-8 Mar. 27 vs. Mount St. Mary 7:00 p.m. *Apr. 7 @ FDU-Florham 1:00 p.m. *Apr. 11 vs. King's 7:00 p.m. *Apr. 14 vs. Manhattanville 1:00 p.m. *Apr. 18 @ Misericordia 7:00 p.m. *Apr. 21 @ Eastern 1:00 p.m. *Apr. 25 vs. Delaware Valley 4:00 p.m. *Apr. 28 vs. Desales 1:00 p.m. *MAC Freedom Home matches @ Schmidt Stadium Record: 5-3 (MAC Freedom 0-0) Results through Mar. 25 Women's Lacrosse Mar. 1 vs. Immaculata L 9-21 Mar. 3 vs. Maritime W 13-4 Mar. 10 @ Purchase L 7-14 Mar. 13 vs. Keystone L 6-9 Mar. 15 vs. Old Westbury L 5-13 Mar. 17 @ Mount St Mary L 12-17 Mar. 20 vs. Cazenovia W 19-11 Mar. 24 @ Mount St. Vincent L 11-15 Mar. 27 @ Lancaster Bible 4:00 p.m. *Apr. 7 vs. FDU-Florham 1:00 p.m. *Apr. 11 @ King's 4:00 p.m. *Apr. 14 @ Manhattanville 12:00 p.m. *Apr. 18 vs. Misericordia 4:00 p.m. *Apr. 21 vs. Eastern 1:00 p.m. *Apr. 24 @ Delaware Valley 4:00 p.m. *Apr. 28 @ Desales 1:00 p.m. Apr. 29 @ Centernary 2:00 p.m. *MAC Freedom Home matches @ Schmidt Stadium Record: 2-6 (MAC Freedom 0-0) �The Beacon - March 27, 2018 Colonel Athletics in brief By Alex Kielar Asst. Sports Editor Mar. 19 BASE: Wilkes played a sloppy game, committing six errors, leading to 8 unearned runs for Muhlenberg, as the Colonels fell 10-4. Freshmen Anthony Favor and Vincent Uzzi, senior Dan Eicher, and junior Nick Capozzi each had 1 RBI each for Wilkes. Mar. 20 WLAX: The Lady Colonels outlasted Cazenovia College, 19-11, led by senior Jessyca Held’s five goals and two assists, and freshman Sierra Duman’s five goals. Two other Lady Colonels also scored or assisted on at least four goals (junior Kyra Boccio: two goals and three assists, freshman Ashley Burkhardt: four goals). Mar. 23 BASE: See page 19. SOFT: The Lady Colonels would use late rallies to propel them to a doubleheader sweep of SUNY Potsdam. In the first game, Wilkes would rally for three runs in the fifth to take the lead. In round two of the double- SOFTBALL, Continued from page 19 The left field wall acts as the boundary line from Edwardsville to Wilkes-Barre City. The split series puts Wilkes at 9-5 overall on the season and 1-1 in MAC Freedom play. Gibson’s home run backed up a strong pitching performance from sophomore Gracen Staunton. Staunton went the distance in the circle, surrendering two runs on three hits. She also threw a season-high eight strikeouts and did not allow a hit in her last inning of work.” “She lives to compete,” Leavenworth said of Staunton. “She absolutely loves it. You watch it in the way she swings, watch it in the way she pitches. She goes full bore everything. She’s strong. As pressure builds she gets better.” Staunton, who has become known for her love for sweet tea, has taken issue in the difference of sweet teas offered between Northeast Pennsylvania and her home state, North Carolina. “It’s not sweet enough up here,” Leavenworth said. “So we have to go down south to get the good sweet tea. Up north, it’s not just sweet enough.” In game two, Wilkes jumped out to a quick 1-0 lead in the first inning. The second end of the doubleheader included a scoreless bottom of the fourth for the Cougars when Jumalon chased down a double at the fence in left center after Jumalon fired to Staunton, who completed a perfect relay thrown to Gibson for the final out. Misericordia found the scoreboard in the Sports header, they would use a sixth inning rally, exploding for four runs to take a 7-4 lead. Senior Christina Gambino pitched a complete game in the first game with five strikeouts, also going 2-for-3 at the plate. Mar. 24 WLAX: Senior Jessyca Held (five goals) and freshman Ashley Burkhardt (four goals) combined for nine goals, but this wasn’t enough for the Lady Cononels to outlast Mount Saint Vincent, as they fell 1511. MLAX: With eleven different players scoring at least one goal, the Colonel’s cruised to a 23-8 victory over Wells College. Senior Nicholas Ruggiero and sophomore John Luna led Wilkes with four goals each. BASE: See page 19. SOFT: See back cover. MVB: Junior Jones Mensah tied a careerhigh in kills (13) and blocks (4), but this wasn’t enough to push Wilkes past Stevenson, as they fell 3-0. @wilkesbeacon Alex.Kielar@wilkes.edu bottom of the fifth with an RBI single to center. The Cougars would tie the contest in the bottom of the sixth with a sacrifice fly to right field. A diving Nicolette Kessler came up with the catch, but the throw would not be in time. Leavenworth did appeal the runner leaving early at third base, but the appeal would be denied. The plate umpire ruled that Misericordia did not leave early on the tag up. Misericordia would walk off in the bottom of the seventh with three consecutive hits with two outs to secure the 4-3 victory in game two. Game One: Wilkes 3, Misericordia 2 Wilkes 000 011 001 -- 3 12 0 Misericordia 101 000 000 -- 2 3 2 E -- Marzzacco, Delong. SH -- Britny Jumalon, Gracen Staunton, Sarah Birchmeier, Butera. SB -- Jordyn Kondras, Alexis Kessler, Holub. 2B -- Britny Jumalon, Christina Gambino (3), Sydney Cogswell HR -- Sarah Gibson, Butera, DeLong. Pitching: WIL -- Grace Staunton (W 4-1), 9 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 3 BB, 8 SO. MIS -- Schmidt 5 IP, 6 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 3 BB, 2 SO; Hoffman (L 1-4), 4 IP, 6 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 1 SO. Game Two: Misericordia 4, Wilkes 3 Wilkes 100 010 1 -- 3 5 1 Misericordia 000 012 1 -- 4 11 1 E -- Jumalon, Stephani. SH -- Britny Jumalon (2), Birchmeier, Stephani. SF -- DeLong. CS -- Butera. SB -- Holub. 2B -- Jumalon, Holub, Butera, Stephani. Pitching: WIL -- Celine Podlesney (L 2-4), 6.2 IP, 11 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 4 BB, 0 SO. MIS -Moyle (W 2-3), 7 IP, 5 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 3 BB, 6 SO. @wilkesbeacon Luke.Modrovsky@wilkes.edu 21 3-on-3 basketball tournament coming to Wilkes, set for April 8 even more people can participate. Dragon liked the idea so much that she took it and ran with it because basketball is a sport that What better way is their to showcase almost everyone can take part in. skills on the court while also raising money “Basketball is a great way to get the for a good cause? younger generation involved,” said Dragon. This is something that can be The younger generation will certainly accomplished by participating in a 3v3 be involved as members of basketball basketball tournament fundraiser being and football teams at Wilkes will be held at the Arnaud C. Marts volunteering for the Center here at Wilkes. The event by doing things tournament will be held like participating in on Sunday, April 8th from the actual tournament, 9am to 3pm. working concession Supporting Autism & Families Everywhere All the proceeds from stands, and many this event will go to the other ways. Courtesy of SAFE organization known as Though having SAFE, which stands for Supporting Autism younger people help out for a good cause and Families Everywhere. The organization is great, Dragon feels this event will help hopes get money so it can be given to aid fathers connect with their children more. the local Autism community through Dragon said, “This will be a great way to things like art classes, swimming lessons, get dads involved because it is difficult to do and many other activities. things involving the whole family.” The event is being run by Lindsay Being able to do activities to get the Dragon, a mother of two who has a close whole family involved is what is strived for tie to Autism as her oldest son, 4-year-old whenever events like this take place to raise Jackson, is diagnosed with a severe form of awareness for Autism. the disease. It is unique because all the families “I have a degree but it feels like I’m back participating all share the common at school,” said Dragon when discussing denominator of having a child that has what it is like having to take care of her Autism. Having that familiarity goes a oldest son, “he changes the way we see life.” long way in allowing parents to meet other With Jackson being Lindsay’s motivation parents going through the same thing and for having this event, how it all came into allows for children diagnosed with the fruition was unique as well. disease to make friends. Dragon notes that when it comes to Having Wilkes as the location for the having events to help out families whose event is something Dragon is extremely children have autism, it is often difficult to thankful for. get the whole family involved. “We would not be able to have it if it And to further that point, she mentions weren’t for Wilkes” said Dragon, “getting that more often than not, mothers are more the okay from Wilkes really got me excited active at these kind of events more than because it made me realize that this is really fathers because most of the activities that happening.” take place cater more towards mothers than This is really happening indeed and is dads. To get dads just as active as mothers, something all those involved are certainly the idea of basketball came about. looking forward to. When talking to one father in particular If you would like to participate in at a previous event held during Christmas this event, whether to play, donate, time, Dragon proposed the idea of having volunteer or simply for more information, a “dad dunk competition,” with lowered contact Lindsay Dragon via email at hoops of course since the average cannot lindsaymdragon@gmail.com, or via jump high enough to dunk on the regulation telephone at 570-822-7259. sized ten foot hoop. @wilkesbeacon The father instead proposed to Dragon Andre.Spruell@wilkes.edu to have a 3v3 tournament instead, that way By Andre Spruell Opinion Editor �The Beacon - March 27, 2018 Sports 22 Getting to know... Michael Patrizio Freshman Baseball Player The Beacon: Male Athlete of the Week 3/12 - 3/18 Why Michael Patrizio was selected: Michael Patrizio went 3-for4 with 2 RBIs in an 8-5 victory against Eastern. Name: Michael Patrizio Year: Freshman Major: History/Education Minor: Secondary Education Hometown: Belle Mead, NJ High School: Montgomery HS Position: Shortstop Driving force for your decision to come to Wilkes? My decision to come to Wilkes was driven by the opportunities that this school provides, whether it be athletically or academically. Academically, I always want to be kept interested, which this school allows through class offerings and combinations of majors and minors. Also, the opportunity to come into a baseball program and have an impact right away was a huge deciding factor. Post graduation plans in terms of a career? After graduating from Wilkes, I plan on becoming a high school history teacher and hopefully that will lead me to some opportunities to become a coach. Favorite building on campus? My favorite building on campus would probably be Breiseth. Breiseth is where all the social sciences are. It’s where the cool stuff is taught. Hopes for this season as a Colonel? My hopes for the Colonels this year is to have an opportunity to compete in the MAC playoffs and MAC championship. We are an exciting group of players, with each one of us bringing a special talent to the field. It’s going to be exciting to watch. Editor’s hi s year's year’s Athlete rowed dow wo Editor's note note:: T This Athlete of of the the Week Week iiss nar narrowed downn to to ttwo candidates t s staf f. T he ttwo wo final f inal candidates candidates by by the the spor sports staff. The candidates are are then then voted voted on on by pee rs uusing sing aa Tw ite r poll poll @ Wilkes B eacon by peers Twiter @WilkesBeacon Additionally, nd of mic year, year, we w ill post a reader poll Additionally, at at the the eend of the the acade academic to row n an to ccrown an “Athlete "Athlete of o the the Year” Year" .. The Beacon/Alex Kielar When/Why did you first begin playing? I have been playing for as long as I can remember. The reason why I started was because of my parents and brother. I came from a very sporty family, so it was just something I have always been a part of and wanted to do. Favorite thing to do during practice? My favorite thing to do at practice would probably be catching pop-ups or working on steal breaks and base running. As an infielder, I like catching pop-ups because I don’t get very many in games, so it’s cool when one comes at you. Personally, I just find them fun. Base running and steal breaks are fun because I love stealing. If we win the game as a team and I contribute with a steal, I personally find it to be a great day. Other interests or hobbies off of the field? I love following professional and collegiate football. Football is a big interest of mine. Also, I love just hanging around with my friends, making jokes, and doing something different all the time. Most influential person in your life? My family would have to be the most influential people in my life. My family always supports me in every way they can. My mom and dad are just constantly there for me and shaped who I am. A quote you live your life by? “Mom knows best.” If you could have dinner with a famous person from the past, who would it be? As a history major, I would definitely have to say President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. FDR led the U.S .through some crazy events and I would love to hear the first hand accounts of them. Favorite professor? All the professors here at Wilkes are great. As a freshman, I haven’t had a chance to work with all of them, but Dr. Debbie French in the Education Department is awesome. She is very passionate about her work and knowledge in the education field and she rubs off on all her students in the same way. Anyone to give a shout-out to? Shoutout to all my teammates, our team intern, and our coaches for all the hard work they put in everyday. Also, I would like to shoutout to all of my friends and extended family back home who helped me get to where I am today. The season is underway, time to show people who the Colonels are. -Compiled by Alex Kielar, Asst. Sports Editor �Sports The Beacon - March 27, 2018 Getting to know... 23 Kyra Boccio Junior Lacrosse Player Name: Kyra Boccio Year: Junior Majors: Accounting and Management Hometown: Dingmans Ferry, Pa. High School: Delaware Valley HS Position: Midfield Driving force for your decision to come to Wilkes? I really liked the small campus and variety of majors since I wasn’t 100% sure of my major going into college. Post graduation plans in terms of a career? I’d like to work in the accounting department for a medium sized company then maybe run my own business. Favorite building on campus? UCOM What came first? The chicken or the egg? The egg. Hopes for this season as a Colonel? Hopefully we can use this season to rebuild, earn some wins and work towards an even stronger team for next year. When/Why did you first begin playing? I started when I was in my early teens because a friend taught me how to play. Most influential person in your life? It’s a tie between my mom and dad. My mom always knows the right thing to say, and my dad reminds to give it my best no matter what I’m doing. Favorite thing to do during practice? Power and finesse. Coke or Pepsi? Pepsi. A quote you live your life by? “Life does not have to be perfect to be wonderful.” If you had to choose one thing about your program that you could improve, what would it be? I would improve the fundraising so we could raise more money for not only our own trips but for different causes and programs. Other interests or hobbies off of the field? Working with horses and snowboarding. What does “Be Colonel” mean to you? It means that we’re all a team and need to work hard to represent Wilkes. Favorite meal to eat on campus? Tortellini. Anyone to give a shout-out to? My family for always supporting me in everything I do and going out of your way to be there for me, and my teammates. Thank you for always picking me back up and helping me reach 100 points, I couldn’t have done it without you guys. -Compiled by Alex Kielar, Asst. Sports Editor Editor’s year’s Athlete n to Editor's note: note : Thi T hiss year's Athlete of of the the Week Week iiss nar nar rowed rowed dow down to two two candidates t s staf f. The f inal candidates candidates by by the the spor sports staff. The two two final candida tes are are then then voted voted on on by by peers sing aa Tw it terr poll poll @WilkesB eers u using Twitte @WilkesB eacon. eacon . Additionally, year, we post aa reader poll to Additionally, at at the the end end of of the the academic academic year, we w wiill ll post reader poll to c row n an “Athlete "Athlete of the t he Year”. Year" . The Beacon/Alex Kielar �The Beacon - March 27, 2018 Sports Champi walks off in seventh // I/ The Beacon/Kirsten Peters I Senior Joe Champi delivered a walk-off three RBI single to defeat Misericorida in game two of their MAC Freedom series. The Colonels won game two, 8-7. 24 BASE: Colonels take game from defending conference champions By Kirsten Peters Staff Writer This weekend, the Colonels lost the three-game series against the Misericordia University Cougars 2-1, putting them at 6-9 overall and 3-3 in the conference. On a bitter cold Friday afternoon, the Cougars kicked off their conference play with an 8-5 win over the Colonels in the first game of the series. Both teams took some time to adjust to the frigid conditions, having three scoreless innings. But in the top of the fourth, the Colonels’ offense broke-out, scoring two runs and taking the lead. With one out, a single to left field by freshman Vincent Uzzi got the ball rolling for the Colonels. Senior Jay Clymer followed Uzzi’s lead with a double down the left field line, putting men on second and third. A walk by senior Nicholas Capozzi loaded the bases for sophomore Matt Reinert, who singled up the middle, scoring Uzzi and Clymer to put the Colonels ahead 2-0. In the top of the sixth, the Colonels tacked on two more runs. A lead-off single up the middle by Clymer followed by a Capozzi single to right field put two men on. After a fly-out by Reinert, sophomore Tyler Walther came in clutch with a two-run shot up the middle, putting the Colonels ahead 4-0. Freshman pitcher Kyle Pokrinchak was lights-out on the mound until the bottom of the sixth when the Cougars’ offense broke open with a lead-off walk by junior Santo Guinta. After giving up a run, freshman Matthew Konikow was brought in to pitch, but the Cougars’ offense was able to tack on four more runs, taking the lead 5-4. In the bottom of the seventh, another lead-off walk by Guinta set the tone for the inning, allowing the Cougars to expand their lead to 8-4. In the top of the ninth, the Colonels attempted a late-game comeback, with a one-out single to left field by junior captain Jack Fischer. A walk by senior Joe Champi put men on first and second for Uzzi in the cleanup hole, who singled to left field and scored Fischer. However, the Colonels comeback attempt came too late in the game, as they fell 8-5. On Saturday, the Colonels hosted a doubleheader in much nicer weather than the day before with a solid outing of Colonel fans for support, winning game two of the series 8-7 and falling in game three 3-1. In game two of the series, the Colonels took the 1-0 lead in the bottom of the second. A lead-off walk by Clymer, who advanced to SEE BASEBALL, Page 19 Wilkes Spring Sports Schedules Baseball Mar. 4 Lehman W 18-5 Mar. 5 Mount Aloysius W 11-0 Mar. 6 Eastern Mennonite W 10-6 Mar. 7 PSU Harrisburg L 1-11 Mar. 8 Penn College L 4-7 Mar. 9 New England L 2-5 L 1-9 Mar. 10 Catholic Uni L 5-15 *Mar. 17 @ Eastern (DH) L 4-8, W 9-5 *Mar. 18 @ Eastern W 8-5 Mar. 19 @ Muhlenberg L 4-10 *Mar. 23 @ Misericordia L 5-8 *Mar. 24 vs. Miseri. W 8-7, L 1-3 Mar. 27 @ Marywood 3:00 p.m. *Mar. 29 @ Del.Val. 3:30 p.m. *Mar. 30 vs. Del. Val. (DH) 1:00 p.m. Apr. 5 @ Scranton 5:00 p.m. *Apr. 6 vs. King’s 3:30 p.m. *Apr. 7 @ King’s (DH) 1:00 p.m. Apr. 8 vs. PSU Brandywine 3:30 p.m. Apr. 9 vs. PSU Hazleton 3:00 p.m. Apr. 10 vs. PSU Wilkes-Barre 3:00 p.m. *Apr. 13 @ Manhattanville 3:30 p.m. *Apr. 14 vs. Man’ville (DH) 1:00 p.m. *Apr. 18 @ PSU Schuykill 3:00 p.m. *Apr. 20 vs. FDU-Florham 3:30 p.m. *Apr. 21 @ FDU-Flor. (DH) 1:00 p.m. *Apr. 27 @ Desales 3:30 p.m. *Apr. 28 vs. Desales (DH) 1:00 p.m. *MAC Freedom Home games @ Artillery Park Record: 6-9 (MAC-Freedom: 3-3) Results through Mar. 25 Softball Mar. 4 Shenandoah L 2-9, W 10-9 Mar. 5 SUNY Poly W 9-3 Mar. 5 Eastern Mennonite L 0-2 Mar. 6 PSU Harrisburg W 3-2 Mar. 6 Regis W 8-1 Mar. 8 Mary Washingston L 2-10 Mar. 8 Mount Aloysis W 6-4 Mar. 9 Gwynedd Mercy L 0-2 Mar. 9 LA Roche W 5-0 Mar. 23 vs. SUNY Potsdam W 4-3, W 7-4 *Mar. 24 @ Miseri. W 3-2 (9 inn.), L 3-4 *Mar. 25 vs. Eastern (DH) PPD *Mar. 29 @ Del. Valley (DH) 3:00 p.m. Apr. 5 @ Marywood (DH) 3:00 p.m. *Apr. 7 vs. King’s (DH) 1:00 p.m. Apr. 10 @ Keystone (DH) 3:00 p.m. Apr. 12 @ Lycoming (DH) 3:00 p.m. *Apr. 14 @ Manh’ville (DH) 1:00 p.m. Apr. 17 vs. Summit (DH) 6:00 p.m. Apr. 19 vs. Penn Tech (DH) 5:00 p.m. *Apr. 21 vs. FDU-Flor. (DH) 1:00 p.m. Apr. 24 vs. Scranton (DH) 5:00 p.m. *Apr. 28 @ DeSales (DH) 1:00 p.m. *-MAC Freedom Home games @ Ralston Athletic Complex Record: 9-5 (MAC-Freedom: 1-1) Results through Mar. 25 � 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 2018 March 27th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2018 March 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