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                    <text>November 8, 1990

WILKES UNIVERSITY'S WEEKL Y

lonels capture the title!
goalie to ice the victory.
That victory set the stage for
Sunday's match-up with Frostburg
St., a team with a 14-5 record who
had just beaten Gettysburg 4-1 in
the other E.C.A.C. semi-final.
The game was played before
the vocal home crowd which had
helped the Colonels throughout the
year.
"This year the student and
parent support was great. It seemed
like our fans would start cheering at
the opening whistle and wouldn't
stop for ninety minutes," said head
coach Ph:! Wingert.
In the opening minutes of the
title game, the Colonels let the
Bobcats play a ball control game.
But, as time went on, Wilkes began
stringing passes together and
started many dangerous attacks at
the goal. The pressure paid off as
Steve "Ace" Moloney scored with

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Each year the event is organized and hosted 'by
a different institution. Next year's Fair will be held
at the University of Scranton.
-BARRE- Nearly 450 area students
to explore their future employment
last Thursday as Wilkes hosted the
eastern Pennsylvania Career and Job

sentatives from 77 companies
in the Marts Center, accepting resumes
g infonnation for students of a variety

air, now in its 15th year, is coordinated
e joint effort of Wilkes, College
1a, King's College, Marywood College,
versity of Scranton.

The event is the end result of months of
coordination and planning by the Career Services
Office. Since the ultimate goal of the event is to help
students obtain job placement, it is difficult to
determine its success until after graduation, through
exit surveys and jnterviews, .
Career Day is part of a continuing process
which includes interviewing workshops, resume
development, and informative video presentations.
According to Director of Career Services Gene
Domzalski, "Today's economic conditions can
make finding a job more difficult. Career Services
exists to increase a student's chance of placement in
his field."

Through the Career Services office, a student
is able to research prospective employers and
possibly even set up a preliminary interview.
Preparation on the part of the student is neccessary,
however, to foster a healthy development of the job
search.
According to Domzalski, "Self assessment is
the key to obtaining a successful career. Through a
pa,rtnership with Career Services, the student can
prepare himself for the employment process."
Career Services has proven to be a success, as
evidenced through alumni surveys. "Over the past
five years, approximately 90 percent of Wilkes
students have gained full-time employment or have
attended graduate school after leaving Wilkes," said
Domzalski.

�Nov. 8, 1990

PAGE2

ACP conference featured speaker
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Publisher speculates future of newspa
By ANDREA SILVI
Beacon Copy Editor
WASHINGTON, D.C.- USA Today
Publisher Cathleen Black told an audience of
prospective journalists that, despite the
discouraging outlook of critics, there is a
bright future for the newspaper industry.
Beacon staff members were among
approximately two thousand collegiate
journalists in attendance at this past weekend's
Associated College Press and College Media
Advisors' convention in the nation's capital.
Speaking to an audience of approximately two
hundred, Black said, "In regard to the future
of newspapers ... there will be one."
Black opened her speech with a brief
history of USA Today, demonstrating that the
publication has surpassed the less than
optimistic expectations of its critics. In
response to critics who painted a dim picture
of the future of USA Today, Black recited
Mark Twain's expression: '"Reports of my
death have been greatly exaggerated."'
According to Black, Critics predicted the
"death" of USA Today since its inception in
1982. The paper was criticized for it's flashy
design and content which includes the use of
color on a regular basis. Many critics also
disapproved of its upbeat approach to the
news, and USA Today earned the nickname
"McPaper."
USA Today has since gone on to prove
its critics "dead" wrong, Black said. The
publication has been the number one daily in
the U.S. for six years, and its circulation

includes 1.8 million copies each day, Monday
through Thursday, and 2 million copies on
Friday for the paper's weekend edition.
The paper's success is based upon its
appeal to the younger generation, and its
special concentration on the needs of the
reader, according to Black. "USA Today
presents news and information in such a way
as to appeal to the many people and faces of
the USA. We're what's known as a 'reader
friendly newspaper,"' she said. Black then went on to indicate that the
success of a publication like USA Today
proves there is a bright future for the
newspaper industry in general. Black stated
that advances in editorial diversity,
technology, ownership, global influence, and
increased public accountability will catapult D.C.- Capitol provided backdrop for convention
the newspaper industry into the future.
According to Black, editorial diversity
Black also stated that ownership of newspa
has made USA Today a more reader-oriented publishing companies will continue to change,
newspaper, and she feels that all publications companies to expand internationally. Through this
should attempt to appeal to the varying tastes expansion, global influence will be stronger, thus in
of their readers. She stated that a more coverage of people around the world.
diverse story mix and an editorial content
which appeals to both men and women will
Black cited increased public accountability as
help boost a newspaper's popularity.
important factor in the success of newspapers in the
To illustrate technology's affect upon order to provide readers with the most diverse co
advertising, Black cited an instance in which news events, Black said that newspapers must do a
Nike ran an ad in USA Today featuring a unnamed sources and political endorsements.
satellite-transferred picture of the winner of
Black ended her speech with a glimpse of both
the Berlin marathon from the previous day.
and hardships involved in the publishing business.
"Advances in technology which emerge from
the use of computers and satellites are an that the business is filled with both "heartache and
but with a lot of hard work and a little bit of luck, it
important part in the future of newspapers,"
a very rewarding career."
she said.

The Housing Awareness Board is looking
for student volunteers
to help provide
adequate housing for
the poor. There will
be a "paint" on
November 10. The
bus will leave campus
at 8:45 a.m. and return at 4 p.m. Lunch
will be included.
For more information, contact the
Housing Awareness
Board at 824-4651 ext.
4685 by Friday at 4
p.m.

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By HEIDI HOJNOWSKI
Beacon Staff Writer
WILKES-BARRE- January will begin a
new year, a new semester, and new courses in
Wilkes' latest minor - Women's Studies. This
new addition to Wilkes' academic agenda will
allow students to gain insight into the
important roles of women in society.
Beginning in the spring, Women's
Studies will be offered as an interdisciplinary
minor requiring 18 credit hours. This new
minor adds an important dimension to any
major with its unique perspective. It gives
students an idea of how women's
contributions have changed and are still
changing various academic, scientific,
business, and professional fields.
While emphasizing the experiences and
contributions of women throughout time,
Women's Studies also recognizes gender as a
factor which has shaped intellectual traditions,
political issues, and social changes.

Friday

WUPB Film: "Cadillac Man",
7 &amp; 9:'.30 p.m., SLC 101

■

Saturday

Football - Lycoming, 1 :30 p.m.

Following the trend of more
other colleges and universities ac
United States, Wilkes has initiated
Women's Studies program. This n
reflects a change in academic research
about by the greater role of w
traditional disciplines and their i
participation in higher education.
The spring courses offered will
Human Sexuality (SOC 398-Il), W
Moral Theory (PHL 398), Wome
Economy (EC 398/BA 398), and W,
the Industrial Era (HST 398). Any
interested in these courses may re
them regardless of major.
Interested students may con
Women's Studies Coordinating Co
additional information. Members
committee include Jane Elmes-Cr
4162), Michael Garr (Ext. 4042),
Heaman (Ext. 453[), Karen Kamin
4077), and Wagiha Taylor (Ext. 4712i

■

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�Nov 8, 1990

PAGE3

port challenges military policy
GTON, D.C.- A Pentagon report
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significant change in military policy
the enlistmem of gay men and women in
services.
· g to the Department of Defense (DOD)
s, "Homosexuality is incompatible with
rvice." Congressman Gerry E. S tudds,
gay activist magazine B&amp;G, disagrees
· itary policy.
·ng to Studds' reaction to the report,
is unrelated to job performance in the
as being left or right-handed." Studds
that because of the report's disturbing
the Defense Department immediately
to suppress their own report by refusing
upublic.
days after the report was made public by
office, a second Pentagon report was
which stated that "gay men and lesbians
military suitability that is as good or better

than the average heterosexual." Studds reacted by
saying, "I cannot help but wonder how many
more Defense Department studies of this nature
await our discovery."
Studds stated that the Pentagon's report,
combined with the lobbying of anti-discrimination
groups in Washington, could cause Congress to
reexamine military policies which govern the
recruitment and retention of gays and lesbians.
Although these winds of change are taking place
across the country, there are still some stories of
harassment of homosexuals, particularly lesbian
women in the Navy.
The aforementioned report states that, "with the
influx of women on our ships and throughout the
Navy in general, it is necessary to address the
sensitive issue of female homosexuality and ensure
equal treatment of male and female homosexuals.
The Sappho's Isle, a newspaper written for
lesbian women, stated that it is three times more
likely for a lesbian woman to be discharged from
the service than a gay male. Despite this, the report
continues to say, "There is a perception by many

that female homosexuality is somewhat tolerated,
while male homosexuality is dealt with swiftly and
sternly."
·
National Organization for Women (NOW)
President Molly Yard called the memo, "a clear
example of the military's homophobic, sexist
bigotry. Clearly, elements in the military still chafe
at the success of women in its ranks," she said.
The report also stated that homosexual women
were willing to put in longer hours, and were hard
working and career oriented. The Navy contends,
however, that homosexual women could be
intimidating to "the young, often vulnerable" female
sailors.
As a result of a protest of gay, lesbian, and
bisexual veterans in Washington D.C. earlier this
year, an agenda was formed to discontinue ROTC
programs on the nation's colleges and universities.
This project has already met with some success,
and several campuses have shut down their ROTC
programs this year.
Miriam hen-Shalom, chairman of the
organization, stated that the project is "the most
important thing happening on this issue today."

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By JIM CASTELLI
Apple College Information Network

A new history textbook series will tell elementary
school pupils something recent editions haven't. It
will tell them that the Pilgrims celebrated the first
Thanksgiving to thank God for their blessings.
That unsurprising fact is just the sort of thing
that's been missing from the nation's public school
classrooms for almost a generation.
Teachers, administrators and publishers have shied
away from any mention of religion or God - what
some educators call "the G-word."
But all of that is changing. Educators say there's
still a long way to go, but schools all across the
country are putting information about religion - not
religious devotion - back into the public schools.

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"For far too long, we've had a remarkable silence
on teaching about religion in the nation's public
schools," says Ernest Boyer, president of the Carnegie
Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.
Boyer says the silence stemmed from confusion
about what should be taught and "a genuine concern
that to discuss religion in the classroom might be
viewed as indoctrination, or a violation of the
fundamental principles of the Constitution.
"The problem," Boyer says, "is that this silence
has led many to conclude that public schools are, at the
very least, indifferent to religion or, at the very most,
actively opposed."

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Monday
Registration
8:30 a.m. - noon
1p.m. -4 p.m.
Redskins Pluck the Eagles'
9p.m., ABC

Tuesday
Junior Registration
M-R - 8:30 a.n 1. - noon
S-Z - 1 p .m. - a p.m.
CC Meeting, 11 :45 a.m.
Bio Club Meeting, 11 a.m.

■

Wednesday

Sophomore Registration
A-E - 8 :30 a.m. - noon
F-L - 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
SG Meeting, 6:30 p .m.

The educational reform movement of the 1980s
sparked interest in teaching about religion. Critics
ranging from conservatives such as then-Secretary of
Education William Bennett to liberals, such as the
organization People for the American Way, agreed
textbooks ignored religion.
'The most significant state development so far" in
teaching religion in public schools is a new curriculum
framework adopted in California in 1987, says Diane
Berreth, deputy director, the Association for
Supervision and Curriculum Development in
Alexandria, Va.
Charlo.tte Crabtree, a UCLA education professor
and director of the National Institute for History in the
Schools, says California schools now must teach
about subjects such as the history of Christianity,
Judaism, Islam and Buddhism; the influence of
Puritanism on colonial America; and the role of the
churches in the 1960s civil rights movement.
Despite such initiatives, the lack of training for
teachers to teach about religion is a major problem,
according to Charles Haynes, executive director of the
new First Liberty Institute. The institute will train
teachers and instruct others in training teachers at the
local level.
Stewart Dopp, an English teacher at Edison High
School in Fairfax County, uses the Bible in literature
classes to teach literary forms, themes and illusions.
"I've had students who have initially expressed
concern," Dopp says, "but they were fine once they
real ized nothing was going to be imposed on them."

■

Thursday

Scholarship Donors Luncheon, Marts
Cente r
Sophomore Reg ist ration
M-R - 8:30 a.m. - noon
S-Z - 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
BACCHUS Meeting , 11 a.m.
WUPB Meeting , 11:30 a.m.
WCLH Staff Meeting , 11 :15 a.m.

�Nov. 8, 1990

PAGE4

Behave like a gentle_ma
By KRIST A RAMSEY
Apple College Information Network
Until this fall, Wabash College, an
158-year-old, all-male institution in Crawfordsville,
Ind. had one rule of behavior - a single entry in
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Be have as a gen tleman.
That was it. No extra chatter about scuffles or
curfews. True gentlemanly behavior, college
administrators assumed, made anything else
redundant.
This year, however, the federal government has
forced colleges receiving federal grants to spell out
sanctions on alcohol and drug use. It is the only
addendum to the school's code of conduct.
Still, the students politely resented it. For more
than 150 years, Wabash men had been trusted to
make their own decisions on social and moral
dilemmas. Who was the federal government to
decide differently now?
Recently, I traveled the 150 miles to
Crawfordsville to talk with Wabash men about the
Gentleman's Rule, as it is traditionally known.
I was fascinated that, in an age laden with laws
and litigation, a college would dare set such vague
behavioral expectations. Nowhere, for example,
does the conduct code spell out what a gentleman
is. Instead, in his four years at Wabash, a young
man is expected to struggle with that definition,

decide the matter for himself, then live up to his
own expectations.
Not one of the young men I talked to maintained
it was easy. In fact, while the word gentleman
seems charmingly archaic to most of us, it has the
power to make a Wabash man flinch. The word has
forced him to examine human behavior, then to
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measures up to it.
Some stud~nts I talked to defined the term, first,

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in terms of etiquette opening doors for women,
giving up seats, avoiding fisticuffs. Like Kevin
Costner in Bull Durham, senior Rich Calacci
teased, "A gentleman? Someone who loves
baseball, reads Shakespeare and stands up for an
introduction."
But I dug a little deeper and more sincere
definitions surfaced, intense and strongly held. For
junior Keith Veal, it meant challenging the least
display of racism; for senior Tim Oliver, living out

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VOL. 43 NO. 7 NOVEMBER 8, 1990
Rated os a First Cla.ss newspainr with one mark. of distinction
by th, Associal,d CoU.gial, Press

1990-91 EDITORIAL STAFF
JOHN T. GORDON

EDITORS

his religious beliefs.
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Eventually, the large maJonty of
students arrive at a definition upon whick
th e college can agree. Only a handful of
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Others admit their manners need a little
that in this age of social sensitivities,
sure when to open doors or extend a hand.
Behave as a gentleman. The rule ·
naivete. But the college deans who
years ago were probably wiser than we
Those innocent words are laden with
tell Wabash men that their college believes
only capable of defining civilized beha ·
fact, of embodying it.
The long-gone deans can rest easily.
men I met at Wabash are in no danger
them down.
(Krista Ramsey writes for the c·
Enquirer)

JEFFREY C. LoBALBO

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Friday. Ask for
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Students generally have two important th'
on their minds. One, the cost of their higher:
tion. And two, finding the right job followin,;
graduation. The Registered Nurse Schola:·ship
Loan Program At Geisinger Wyoming Valley
help people interested in a nursing c_areer wiili
concerns.
Here's how it works. Scholarships a;\,"~
to qualified recipients in their senior year cf a
registered nurse training program. An emplo
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great deal of people around the
to work, and they had time to do
of course, speaking of expressing
'tutional right to vote.
untry's college students are still
great deal offlak because they don't

120th Legislative District. She upset Scott
Dietterick, the incumbent. Mundy's victory
makes her the first woman and the first
Democrat to serve in the 120th.
In other key races across the nation, Ann
Richards, the Texas Democrat best known for
her verbal slicing and dicing of George Bush
at the 1988 Dem's Presidential pick 'em party
in Atlanta, knocked off seemingly unbeatable
Clayton Williams for governor.
Also, amid threats of having his naked
campaign poster hung for the world to see,
Jesse Helms retained his Senatorial spot.
Over all, the Democrats made the biggest
push. They took more House seats in a move
to strengthen their strangle-hold on the House.
This wasn't the case all over.

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Pennsylvania Gubernatorial race,
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Barbara Hafer. Hafer is the current
General and will continue in that

y, Phyllis Mundy, the democratic
for state Representitive, won in the

In New Jersey, the Dems lost a great deal.
Things got so bad that the political god - the
man with the most presidential whispers in his
ears - almost lost his senatorial spot. Bill
Bradley was brought to "double overtime"
before he sunk the buzzer beater.

I hope this wasn't news to you. It's your
election to get involved with. But realize this:
If you didn't vote, you hve no right to sit and
bitch about what our legislators are doing.
It is your duty to vote, but it is also a
privilege. Don't squander it, but DO use it.
At this point, it's too late. The election is
over.
As is the usual fare in these "pick one"
affairs, there were both winners and losers.
If you didn't vote, consider yourself the
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neighbor Kuwait, the United States, along with many
other nations, has imposed an economic embargo on Iraq, and
has also mobilized a massive military build-up in Saudi Arabia.
For the better part of three months, these troops have been on
guard standing up to dictator Saddam Hussein and ready to
defend against an attack.

With the holidays rapidly approaching, the situation
remains at a stalemate in the Gulf, and there is little hope that
our tr?ops wi!l ~e home in time for the Christmas holidays,
even 1f there 1sn t war. The troops have been in the Persian
9u1f area si~ce A~gust and have been living three long months
in the Saudi Arabian heat, with the endless sight of sand and
t~oug_hts of their homes and loved ones. In this depressing
situation, a letter from home is one of the things a serviceman
most looks forward to.
Although letters are getting to the troops, despite all of the
censors at the Saudi border, the news corning out of the States
hasn't. been very good lately. The once valiant backing by the
Am~ncan pubhc for the troops has deteriorated into opposition
against the government in regard to U.S. policy in the Gulf.
As a result, the troops can feel only the hatred and resentment
ot: protest instead of love and caring. These feelings, mixed
with thoughts of not being with their families for the Christmas
holidays, are the perfect recipe for an all-time low morale.
There is something we as Americans can do to alleviate
some of the troubles of our servicemen. We can send the
troops who are defending our freedom greetings of Christmas
cheer. All that is asked of you is one letter, one Christmas
card, or even one dollar to make a so1dier's Christmas a littie
more bearable.
.
The W,ilkes community has a reputation for getting
involved with good causes in both the community and the
country. For example, the St. Vincent DePaul soup kitchen for
the homeless sponsored by SG, the project to help house the
~omeless, ~n~ _project yellow ribbon. When project yellow
nbbon was 1mt1ated, bows were tied on obiects
around campus
J
immediately following its announcement.
Opera_tion "Sandy Claus", as this program has been
named, will allow members of the Wilkes community to
demonsti:ate the sa~e ty~e of support they showed in ~roject
yellow nbbon. With this new operation, Wilkes studerf~s.
faculty, and staff can show how concerned thev are about our
troops in the Persian Gulf. So let's find the time to tell the
American troops in Saudi Arabia how much we care about them
and how much we appreciate their efforts.
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Nov. 8, 1990

A Blue Christmas without yo
By MARIANNE REVIE
Special to the Beacon
WILKES-BARRE - Christmas is a joyous
holiday filled with lighted trees, Santa Claus, and
family gatherings- for most of us.
·
This year, many families will be setting one
less place at the dinner table because of the Persian
Gulf crisis. One seat in a small home in Dallas, PA, will be empty this Christmas- the seat usually
occupied by A VCM Lou Raddle.
Try to imagine a desert with 105-degree
temperatures during the day and freezing
temperatures at night. This is not an ideal
Christmas scenario. There are, however, people in
the community who are doing their best to erase the
unpleasantness of this Christmas for our soldiers in
the Persian Gulf.
Boscov's Department Store, Wilkes-B,;me,
has generously donated many Christmas items,
ranging from trees and decorations to candy canes
and other stocking-stuffers, to our troops in Saudi
Arabia. Additionally, Boscov's co-workers have
united in a special effort of their own. Each
Boscov's employee involved "adopts" a serviceman
and sends him or her a Christmas stocking stuffed
with various novelty items.
"Many of our employees have family
members who are serving our country in the Gulf,"
said Matthew Hanlon, a Wilkes student employed
by the Boscov's Public Relations Department. "We

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know that we support their efforts in th
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country during the holidays. Operation
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send a card or letter to a serviceman in
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Stargell joins birthday celebrati
Baseball Hall of Farner Willie Stargell will
join the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic
for an All-American program celebrating Aaron
Copland's 90th birthday.
Concerts will be presented on Friday,
November 16 at the Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre
and Saturday, November 17 at the Masonic Temple
in Scranton. Both performances begin at 8 p.m.
Stargell will be featured as the narrator of
Copland's A Lincoln Portrait , a work which
presents a dramatic musical setting of some of the
most stirring speeches by one of America's greatest
presidents.
Willie Stargell is best known as a member of
the Pittsburgh Pirates' 1971 and 1979 World Series
Championship teams, but his reputation as a
speaker has grqwn rapidly since his retirement from
baseball. His symphonic credits include repeat
engagements with the Pittsburgh Symphony
Orchestra, the Buffalo Philharmonic and Syracuse
Symphony as well as performances at Carnegie
Hall and the Kennedy Center.
In addition, he often lectures at colleges and
universities. In 1982, he recorded A Lincoln
Portrait and Joseph Schwantner's New Morning
for the World with the Eastman Philharmonia.
In honor of Copland's 90th birthday on
November 14, the Northeastern Pennsylvania
Philharmonic will also present two other works by
America's greatest living composer. Fanfare for

the Common Man will open the program. This is
probably Copland's most recognizable work due to
its use at the Los Angeles Olympics in 1984.
Copland's Symphony No. 3 which features
the music from the Fanfare to the Common Man in
the final movement will conclude the concert.
Samuel Barber's Adagio for Strings will
follow the Fanfare. This work is also well
recognized due to its use as the powerful
soundtrack in two popular films of the 1980's,
Platoon and Elephant Man .. It was also the music
used at the funeral of Princess Grace.
John Philip Sousa's Semper Fide/is and
Charles Ives' Decoration Day will complete the
program.
The Ives composition is a musical depiction
of Memorial Day festivities in a small New England
town. This piece contains familiar hymn tunes and
19th century songs including "Taps" and "O Come
All Ye Faithful." It is most appropriate that this
piece is programmed on the concert as it was a
favorite of Aaron Copland.
Tickets for this performance range from $11
to $24 and can be purchased by calling the
Philharmonic at 287-1916 or 342-0920.
Students receive a 50% discount on all
tickets. In addition, anyone purchasing tickets with
cash between 6 and 7 p.m. on the evening of the
performance will receive a 50% discount on best
available seats.

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Karen Zack
Senior

Mr. Tuttle -

good influence,
because it' s the only class I
attend.

Debbie Zehner - great influence,
because she teaches biology in a
new light.

Andy Gulden
Sophomore

Mr. Incitti - bad influence,
because he doesn't explain what
he wants and his tests are
incredibly ambiguous.

Jennifer Huber and Sue
Adamchak
Junior

Jerry Kasurka - bad
cc, because he lacks
·1y and responsibility.

Freshman
Kaska - good influence;
he helped me to write

better.

Seniors
Dr. Natzke - good influence,
because he makes you work
hard. I learned a lot from his
classes.
Mr. Croop - good influence,
because he made class interesting
and he cared whether or not
students understood what he
taught.

Ms. Lubnowski - great
influence, because she showed me
how to write papers more clearly
using "be to the point" and "get in
and get out."

Scot Romano
Junior

Dr. Henehan - good influence,
because she relates to the students
really well. She's knowledgeable
in her field and makes class very
interesting.

Andy Feinberg
Junior

Junior

Dr. Kay - bad influence, because
I learned from my mistakes.

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By BECKY STEINBERGER
Beacon Staff Writer
The Wilkes University Theater
Department will present its first major
production of the 1990-91 school year, Blue
Window.
The play, a contemporary comedy by
Craig Li;cas, will be presented November
15th through the 18th in the Dorothy Dickson
Darte Center for the Performing Arts.
Blue Window, directed by Dr. Michael
O'Neill, is a curious mingling of dialogue and
movement contained in five New York City
apartments. An interesting twist to the play is
that action takes place simultaneously in the
different apartments throughout most of the
show.
"The play is like a puzzle containing
pieces that the audience must put together,"
O'Neill said.
O'Neill and the cast hope to take this
production of BJue Window to the American
College Theater Festival competition. After
regional judging, six national winners will
perform their productions in the Kennedy
Center in Washington D.C.

Last week's top video sales and
courtesy "Video Insider" magazine. Fi
parentheses indicate previous positi,
indicates chart debut. RE indicates
re-entry.

RENTALS
1. (D) Pretty Woman (Touchstone)
2. (1) Glory (RCA-Columbia)
3. (2) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
4. (3) Fire Birds (Touchstone)
5. (D) The First Power (Nelson)
6. (4) Driving Miss Daisy (Warner)
7. (D) Loose Cannons (RCA-Columb:
8. (D) The Last of the Finest (Orion)
9. (6) Born On the Fourth of July
(MCA-Universal)
10. (D) Q and A (Orion) .

Cast members include Chrissy Brunnock,
Jason Delcampe, Jessica Materna, John
McLaughlin, Melanie O'Donnell, Sean Reilly
and Gail Stone.

SALES
1. (D) Pretty Woman (Toushstone)
2. (1) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (
3. (2) Peter Pan (Walt Disney)
4. (3) All Dogs Go to Heaven (MGM5.(4) The Sound of Music: Silver Anni

Show times are 8 p.m. on November
15th, 16th and 17th. The November 18th
performance will begin at 2 p.m.
Admission is $4 for adults and $3 for
students and senior citizens. Wilkes and
King's students will be admitted free of
charge with college ID.
Scan Reilly and Jessica Materna take the s_tage in a
pbotobyJM
rehearsal of Blue Window

Edition (CBS-Fox)
6. (5) The Little Mermaid (Walt Disney
7. (6) The King and I (CBS-Fox)
8. (11) Star Wars Trilogy (CBS-Fox)
9.(RE)Look Who's Talking (RCA-Coli
10.(7) Jane Fonda's Lean Routine (W

For further information call the Wilkes
box office at 829-9144.
-

Broadway legend Martin dies at 7
Very few names come to
mind when one hears the term
"Broadway legend"- Ethel
Merman, Rex Harrison, Julie
Andrews, and, of course, Mary
Martin.
Mary Martin died last
Saturday after a battle with
cancer. The lights on Broadway
were dimmed one minute before
curtain in honor of her illustrious
career.
Martin's big break came in
the early thirties when she was
cast in the Broadway musical
Leave It to Me. She made
famous "My Heart Belongs to
Daddy," written by Broadway
great Cole Porter. Her one-scene
role in that show made her an
overnight sensation and paved the
way to larger roles on Broadway
and in Hollywood.
The 1940's brought Martin's
greatest role, that of navy nurse
Nellie Forbush in Rodgers and
Hammerstien's South Pacific. In
that show, she introduced such
standards as "A Wonderful
Guy," "Honey Bun," and the
famous 'Tm Gonna Wash That
Man Right Out of My Hair."

Subsequently, she became famous as the boy
who never grew up in Peter Pan. Cyril Ritchard
played opposite Martin as Captain Hook in the most
acclaimed pairing of the 1952 season.

"She was never above
inviting fans to her dressing room
to chat," said her son, actor Larry
Hagman.
Fans and friends mourn the
death of a woman who brought
so many characters to life.
"tve lost a dear friend, I'm
going to miss her," said Carol
Channing, Martin's last co-star in
the stage play Legends.

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Winter opens Friday
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runs two weekends
November 18th.

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Martin's final Broadway hit occured in 1959 as
Maria Von Trappe in The Sound Of Music, a show
considered by many to be the greatest musical in
American Theater history. Martin won her second
Tony Award for this portrayal.
Mary Martin was more than a legend- she
was an institution. To generations of children she
was Peter Pan, and to avid theater-goers she was
the quintessential Nellie in South Pacific. It is
difficult to find words which can do her justice.
Throughout her career on stage and throughout her
life, Mary Martin was a kind woman who went
unspoiled by success.

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year opener
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By BECKY STEINBERGER
Beacon Staff Writer
The Wilkes University Theater
Department will present its first major
production of the 1990-91 school year, Blue
Window.
The play, a contemporary comedy by
Craig Lccas, will be presented November
15th through the 18th in the Dorothy Dickson
Darte Center for the Performing Arts.
Blue Window, directed by Dr. Michael
O'Neill, is a curious mingling of dialogue and
movement contained in five New York City
apartments. An interesting twist to the play is
that action takes place simultaneously in the
different apartments throughout most of the
show.
"The play is like a puzzle containing
pieces that the audience must put together,"
O'Neill said.
O'Neill and the cast hope to take this
production of BJue Window to the American
College Theater Festival competition. After
regional judging, six national winners will
perform their productions in the Kennedy
Center in Washington D.C.
Cast members include Chrissy Brunnock,
Jason Delcampe, Jessica Materna, John
McLaughlin, Melanie O'Donnell, Sean Reilly
and Gail Stone.

Last week's top video sales and
courtesy "Video Insider" magazine. Fi
parentheses indicate previous positi
indicates chart debut. RE indicates
re-entry.

RENTALS
1. (D) Pretty Woman (Touchstone)
2. (1) Glory (RCA-Columbia)
3. (2) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
4. (3) Fire Birds (Touchstone)
5. (D) The First Power (Nelson)
6. (4) Driving Miss Daisy (Warner)
7. (D) Loose Cannons (RCA-Columb'
8. (D) The Last of the Finest (Orion)
9. (6) Born On the Fourth of July
(MCA-Universal)
10. (D) Q and A (Orion) .
SALES
1. (D) Pretty Woman (Toushstone)
2. (1) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (
3. (2) Peter Pan (Walt Disney)
4. (3) All Dogs Go to Heaven (MGM5.(4) The Sound of Music: Silver Anni
Edition (CBS-Fox)
6. (5) The Little Mermaid (Walt Disney
7. (6) The King and I (CBS-Fox)
8. (11) Star Wars Trilogy (CBS-Fox)
9.(RE)Look Who's Talking (RCA-Co
10.(7) Jane Fonda's Lean Routine (W

Show times are 8 p.m. on November
15th, 16th and 17th. The November 18th
performance will begin at 2 p.m.
Admission is $4 for adults and $3 for
students and senior citizens. Wilkes and
King's students will be admitted free of
charge with college ID.
Scan Reilly and Jessica Materna take the s_tage in a
pbotobyJM
rehearsal of Blue Window

For further information call the Wilkes
box office at 829-9144.
-

Broadway legend Martin dies at 7
Very few names come to
mind when one hears the term
"Broadway legend"- Ethel
Merman, Rex Harrison, Julie
Andrews, and, of course, Mary
Martin.
Mary Martin died last
Saturday after a battle with
cancer. The lights on Broadway
were dimmed one minute before
curtain in honor of her illustrious
career.
Martin's big break came in
the early thirties when she was
cast in the Broadway musical
Leave It to Me. She made
famous "My Heart Belongs to
Daddy," written by Broadway
great Cole Porter. Her one-scene
role in that show made her an
overnight sensation and paved the
way to larger roles on Broadway
and in Hollywood.
The 1940's brought Martin's
greatest role, that of navy nurse
Nellie Forbush in Rodgers and
Hammerstien's South Pacific. In
that show, she introduced such
standards as "A Wonderful
Guy," "Honey Bun," and the
famous "I'm Gonna Wash That
Man Right Out of My Hair."

Subsequently, she became famous as the boy
who never grew up in Peter Pan. Cyril Ritchard
played opposite Martin as Captain Hook in the most
acclaimed pairing of the 1952 season.

"She was never above
inviting fans to her dressing room
to chat," said her son, actor Larry
Hagman.
Fans and friends mourn the
death of a woman who brought
so many characters to life.
"I've lost a dear friend, I'm
going to miss her," said Carol
Channing, Martin's last co-star in
the stage play Legends.

A quick reminder!
Winter opens Friday
Showcase Theater, Ex
runs two weekends
November 18th.

TJ//S AD IS GOOD FOR 10% OFF ALL USED CD'S, TAPES,ANDLP~

clrldUS/CfiL ENER

Mary Martin was more than a legend- she
was an institution. To generations of children she
was Peter Pan, and to avid theater-goers she was
the quintessential Nellie in South Pacific. It is
difficult to find words which can do her justice.
Throughout her career on stage and throughout her
life, Mary Martin was a kind woman who went
unspoiled by success.

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shimmers down toward the camera lens.
The cast of Graveyard Shift is composed or
decomposed of a crew of no-name acting stiffs.
When they lie .in their final resting places, the
inscriptions on their tombstones will not mention
their buried acting careers.
Graveyard Shift is a film which pales in
comparison to previous movie adaptations of
Stephen King novels. "Here lies Graveyard Shift:
R.I.P."

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altered the canvas of movie screens

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is a lame attempt at combining the
of successful horror films like Alien,
and Tremors. Graveyard should be
ver with those hidious horror films that
off of "slice and dice" content.
eyard Shift, a crew at a cotton shearing
ed by a beast that is seemingly half-bat
-rat. They first encounter the
·ng behemoth when they are working
hours during a special clean-up session
ned facilities far below an eerie

them off to its cavernous lair.
Incidentally, the shot of the beast's resting
place is the only part of the film that earns merit.
This camera angle gives the audience an awesome
view of the spacious cavern roof, which is actually
the bottom of the graveyard. A beam of light
glimmers through cracks in the ground above and

-rat proceeds to dismember its victims
as it wraps its wings around each
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ballads to heavy rockers. One cut, "More Than
Words Can Say," is currently receiving widespread
airplay on radio and MTV.
now and then a string of albums hits the
If the success of their former groups is any
t is so hot, it burns your Walkman indication as to what is in store for the members of
wallet. Here's a few new albums Alias - the sky's the limit!
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Warrant - Cherry Pie
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This album marks the sophomore effort from
almost two years ago, the five-man Warrant on Columbia Records.
has finally released its self-titled debut
As in Warrant's previous album, Cherry Pie
EMI records.
has a central theme running throughout. This
1s a relatively new band but its members
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all new to the music scene. Alias is made Feels Good to Me," and "Love in Stereo."
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Heart.
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The boys of Warrant end their album with a cute
string of expletives in an "Ode to Tipper Gore."
Cherry Pie may not be for all tastes but it's sure
to be a big seller.

Queensryche - Empire
Empire is the fifth album on EMI Records for
the Seattle-based band. This album follows the
platinum success of Operation:Mindcrime.
Empire marks a fresh start for Queensryche as
it breaks away from the concept album genre of
which the band was so fond in the past.
Queensryche was once described as the
thinking man's heavy-metal group, but one listen to
this album and you won't have to think twice.
Empire is a hit.

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Nov. 8, 1990

Wingert 'guardedly optimisti
Coming into the 1990 soccer season, head coach Phil
Wingert tried to hide his optimism.
Sure he had a strong nucleus of returning players and a
promising group of youngsters.
But there were still many problems to worry about.
With all of the returning talent, would there be enough balls
to go around? What if somebody got hurt, or more
specifically, would goalie Kevin Tronkowski's bionic knees
hold up? And then there was that road trip to Virginia again.
The one that resulted in two early season losses last season.
But this season was different.
This year's edition of the Colonels soccer squad featured
no ball-guzzling or glory-seeking players. This year's squad
moved the ball with all the precision of a brain surgeon. A
school record for most goals in a season was no coincidence.
Kevin Tronkowski's bionic knees made it through his
senior season. Tronkowski and his defensive cohorts always
ensured the Colonels of being in every ball game.
And that trip down to Thomas Jefferson country?
This year's squad came back with an important split.
Yes, Virginia, this season was destined to be a special one
from the start.
Wingert's guarded optimism was transformed into
absolute joy Sunday afternoon as the final horn sounded and
the Colonels had defeated a pesky Frostburg St. team by a
2-0 margin.
"Coming into the season I was cautiously optimistic
because we had a lot of upperclassmen returning," said
Wingert. "We knew we were coming off a decent record last
year, and we had a chance to do the same this year if we
played to our potential. We had a pretty tough schedule
because we thought we could handle it, at least we were
hoping we could do well.
The early season trip to Virginia turned out to be a good
indicator for the entire season. After dropping a 2-1 decision
to Christopher Newport, the Colonels bounced back with a
3-2 win over Randolph-Macon.
The Colonels then returned East and crushed Baptist
Bible 8-1. But they knew the real test would be in the next
two games. The big boys were on deck. Scranton and
Messiah.
"Even though we lost both gomes, we thought we had
played well," said Wingert. "Our record was 2-3 at the time,
but we realized how well we played and it was at this point
that we realized we would have a good season."
Wingert must have been looking into his crystal ball
because the booters proceeded to reel off eight straight
victories.
S uddenly people were whispering M.A.C.
championship.

The whispering turned into screams on October 16th
when the Drew Rangers rolled into Ralston Field to waltz
with the Colonels. In the end, it was Wilkes who left the
dance unhappy, as Drew prevailed 1-0.
"We had a chance to tie for the M.A.C. championship
with a win in this ballgame," said Wingert. "We were well
prepared, but we still got shutout."
Unfortunately for the Colonels, the loss would be a
costly one. With NCAA tournament bids right around the
comer, Wingert's troops were a definite longshot.

"We knew the NCAA would take four teams from
Pennsylvania and they would be choosing from a pool of
eight," said Wingert.
The Colonels turned out to be one of the eight in
contention, but not one of the four chosen by the NCAA
selection committee.
"Three of the eight teams in contention had beaten us
already, and the selection committee really looks at scores for
comparison," said Wingert. "This was the first year Wilkes
was ever considered for a bid, so that might have been held
against us a little also."
So it was off to the E.C.A.C tournament for the second
straight season.
"The E.C.A.C. tournament is the next best thing, sort
of like the NIT tournament in basketball," said Wingert.
"The bid really generates excitement among the players and
gains recognition for the program and the University.
For the second straight season, Wilkes would face the
Greyhounds from Moravian in the tournament opener. The
Colonels already owned a regular season victory over the
Greyhounds.
More of a reason for Wingert to be guardedly
optimistic.
"I didn't know if we could beat them twice in a year,"
said Wingert. "But we were a mature team and they were a
young one. Our guys came in confident, and I don't think

their guys were sure they could stay with us."
The Greyhounds' worst fears became rcali~
scorer Paul Jell en knocked home his 14th goal of
to give Wilkes a 1-0 halftime lead.
But the young Moravian unit would ans
early in the second half, knotting the score al one.
It was time for a gut check.
The Colonels passed.
Senior captain Mike Lenczycki scored
biggest goal of his career with eight minutes
giving the Colonels a 2-1 victory and a
championship game against Frostburg St.
"This was a very physical game," said·
Rainey. "Last year they beat us twice and thisy
to them. The difference in this ball game was we
on our offensive chances."
Frostburg St. was next. The one learn
chance to put a damper on a story-book season.
"We knew nothing about them," said Win
they had beaten Gettysburg to advance, and I h
who coaches them and he gave us a little scouting
This one was tight all the way. Wilkes drew
when junior halfback Steve Moloney took a Le
and converted it for a 1-0 lead.
"Mike hit a good corner pass and I outran
said Moloney. "I went along the baseline and
the near post.
Little did anyone know, that would be all
would need.
Wingert probably knew, but he was to
optimistic to say anything.
So Lenczycki came through again, putting
the cake with three minutes remaining.
"It was just a great feeling," said Wingert
first soccer championship ever."
Wingert has his group of seniors to th
Tronkowski, Lenczycki, sweeper Craig Larimer,
Doug Albertson, midfielder Chris Schenefiel~
Horbacz will all be deeply missed next year.
"Our seniors were a real key force for us
said Wingert. "They were mature and were lead
real good job helping the younger players."
Despite these losses, Wingert's cup board
be bare.
He returns midfielders Rainey and Phil
with Jellon and Moloney offensively. The de£
anchored by Brian Loy.
So is Wingert going to make a prediction fll
You can be guardedly optimistic againslit

Soccer team ·emerges Champs
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ten minutes to go in the second half. Moloney beat a defender on the right
side of the goal and then blasted a shot off the goalie which ricocheted into
the net.
In the second half, the defense took over and stymied the Bobcats'
offense. Kevin Tronkowski got the shutout for the Colonels, and he was
assisted by defenders Brian Loy, Craig Larimer, Doug Albertson, and Chris
Dahm.
The Colonels also added an insurance goal with three minutes left in

the game as Lenczycki fired a thirty-yard volley past the Bobcats' goalie.
Then the celebration began.
Wilkes coach Phil Wingert was pleased with his veteran team.
"It was a great way to end a great season. This year's six seniors
seemed destined to have an outstanding year and they did," Wingert said.
Now, when the Colonels look back on their 1990 campaign, they can
lay claim to something not many teams in the country can say at the
season's conclusion.
They went out winners.

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11

Day crowd disappointed

olonels scalped 27-0
-BARRE -- Saturday's football game was
t of Custer's last stand.

s of Juniata invaded Ralston Field and scalped
usiastic Parents Day crowd was sent home
as the Colonels chopped a 27-0 decision.
IO 1-8 overall and 0- 7 in the M.A. C.
nels were outgained 496 to 188, and could not
afourth quarter barrage which resembled the last
The loss was their 22nd straight in M.A.C.
ch Joe DeMelfi was pleased with the overall
of his defense, but the Colonels did experience
breakers which could have been the turning point
Trailing 10-0 in the third quarter, the Colonels
re with the ball on the eight yard line. The
also suffered because of a controversial pass
call when they had the Indians pinned deep in
zone.
ans all time leading rusher, Dennis DeRenzo,
115 yards, while the Colonels turned in a
g98 yards on 34 carries.
t spot in the Colonels offense is freshmen Steve
is the top reciever in the M.A.C.
last 15 years, the Wilkes football program has a
90-1. DeMelfi feels the players should not be
that. He feels there has been great improvement in
ughout the year.
, the 1990 season isq't over yet, and Saturday's
important than mos~ people realize. Lycoming
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                    <text>WILKES UNIVERSITY'S WEEKLY

November 15, 1990

alth issues addressed at Fair
- Members of the Wilkes community were given
n to become more health conscious Tuesday as junior
presented the annual Community Health Education Fair
· g Center Lobby.
• designed to heighten local awareness of major health
posing clinical students to practical health problems.
Brigitte Zelinski, level coordinator of the event, "The
Fair is on community health awareness. It allows the
their clinical requirements within the community," she
topics presented at this year's fair were nutrition and
alcohol awareness, sexually transmitted diseases, cancer
smoking. "There are many myths circulating about these
·ng the Fair, we are attempting to dispel some of these
and heighten student health awareness," Zelinski said.
ers at the nutrition and eating disorders display attracted
·ng free blood pressure and weight screening, nutritional
and trail mix, arid informational packets concerning
and symptoms of eating disorders. "Our main purpose is' to
about nutrition and the hazards of disorders like anorexia
said Jeanne Sapak:, a junior nursing major.
gstudents encouraged better alcohol awareness, stressing
effects of alcohol and treatment for alcoholics. The display
which portrays the gruesome results of an alcohol-related
video uses scare tactics to make students aware of the
· g while intoxicated," said junior nursing major Scott
addition to the video, information regarding treatment for
signs of alcohol abuse, and guides to sensible alcohol use
to promote safe sex and stop the spread of sexually
, some nursing students passed out condoms to fellow
Czarnecki, another participant, stated that the group began
hundred condoms, and, by the middle of the afternoon,
only two. "This indicates that the Wilkes community is
about the hazards of sexually transmitted diseases and is
oting safe sex," Czarnecki said.
·on with the upcoming smokeout, another display
dangerous effects of smoking and the means of preventing
of cancer. The nursing students presented information on the
ention of lung and oral cancer, which can result from
'tion to breast and testicular cancer. Models were used to
to test for possible cancerous growths through

th Fair is organized by clinical nursing students in
the Wilkes Nursing faculty. According to Zelinski, the
l'Olk to sponsor two blood pressure screenings in the spring.
made a good effort to organize the various displays, and we
· work will help to promote health awareness within the
'ty," she said.

Students examine the displays at the Heal.th Fair

Photo by Vaughn Shlnkus

Wilkes hosts open house
,

By MARLENE MANGAN
Beacon Staff Writer

Affairs, and Gerald Cookus, Chief
of Security.

WILKES-BARRE- Wilkes
University will be host to over 500
visitors this Saturday as high school
·students and their parents attend the
Department of Admissions' annual
open house.

Marc Davis, Dean of Admissions, believes this brief separation
will be beneficial to the students.
"We feel it's important that the
students have time without their
parents to talk with faculty about
their major," he said.

The guests will be greeted in
the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center
by President Breiseth and Dr.
George Waldner, Dean of Academic Affairs. After a short presentation, the students will be introduced to faculty in the Stark
Leaming Center, while their parents attend a seminar present~d by
Jane Lampe-Groh, Dean of Student

Tours of the campus will be
offered after the students and their
parents meet together in Stark. "We
would like to stress to the students
that Wilkes is a comprehensive
institution in the variety of majors it
offers, yet is small enough in that it
has quality," said Helen Barrett,
Assistant Dean of Admissions.

Residence Life, Financial Aid
and Career Services will present
workshops so that the students can
gain a broader perspective of the
student services offered at Wilkes.
Wilkes students will be on
hand to answer questions or to talk
about campus and academic life. In
this way, the high school students
will be able to "view Wilkes
through the eyes of its students,"
said Eleanor Rydzetski, office
manager at Admissions.
The day will close with a lecture held in the Darte Center
concerning financial aid and admissions policy. Marc Davis and
the admissions staff will be available afterwards to respond to questions or concerns of the families.

�Nov. 15, 1990

PAGE2

Faculty discusses animal rig
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By VAUGHN SHINKUS
Beacon News Editor

l'bolo by Vauetu, Sblnkus

Linda Paul speaks to faculty members

WCLHstaff
visits NYC
By MARY JO RUBINO
Special to the Beacon
WILKES-BARRE- Recently, members of the WCLH
executive staff attended the College Music Journal Convention
at the World Trade Center in New York City. The College
Music Journal is a trade magazine for college radio which holds
a convention each year.
The students were able to sit in on .panels concerning
programming, motivating station members, networking with
other college radio stations, and financing, as well as other
matters that are currently affecting college radio. The
convention panels offered an open forum atmosphere allowing
members from all radio stations to express their views on a
particular topic.
One of the main themes of the convention involved
censorship since· this topic is of utmost concern to college radio
due to recent happenings in the news, and it will continue as
one of the main themes in the future.
The students were also given the opportunity to meet
representatives from record companies that they deal with on a
day to day basis, and give them a better understanding of what
WCLH is all about.
In addition to the discussions about college radio, the
students were able to see bands perform at different nightclubs
every night through showcases offered by the convention.
The staff members plan to implement some of the ideas
from the convention into the functioning of WCLH.

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WILKES-BARRE- Faculty members
were given an oportunity to voice their
opinions concerning animal rights at Wilkes'
forum presentation Tuesday in Stark Learning
Center's room one.
, Linda Paul, Assistant Professor of
Philosophy, told an audience of 12 faculty
members that "we cannot justify the use of
living creatures for experimentation simply
because it benefits other individuals."
Paul also objects to intensive animal
agriculture, a process which involves the use
of fattening agents and preservatives to
over-develop livestalk for sale. "The use of
intensive farming is clearly wrong in that it
violates all rights without providing any kind
of real benefit," she said.
Audience members were given "The
Realities of Animal-Based Agriculture," a
pamphlet containing facts excerpted from Diet

for a New America, a book by
which addresses the problems
meat-based diet. Robbins was
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cream chain, but he turned it don
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dairy industry.
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Economics, posed the question
cost-effective analysis in de
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need only be applied in the u · ·
since it is based upon the con
actions."
The faculty next addressed
prioritizing rights or assigning
different species based on en
prominence. "Negative rights
stronger than positive rights, that
not to be killed overrides the
helped," said Paul.

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respectively. Each sectionV1ill be
integrated with the other ~tions.
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Public Policy is introducing a
Women's Studies course. The
course is entitled, ..Women in the
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man regis tration begins on
day. All freshmen must pregister with their advisor s.

By SEAN REILLY
Special to the Beacon

WILKES-BARRE -Since the
beginning of the semester, the
Wilkes community has put more of
an effort into recycling aluminum
and paper products. Many people,
however, stiH wonder why Wilkes
is required by law to recycle.
Recycling is an economical way
of reducing the amount of waste
that goes to the landfills, and it
saves the virgin natural resources
which are used to make those
materials. If we, as Americans,
were to continue our wasteful patterns, in ten years, one third of all
the country's landfills would be
full.
This past summer Governor
Casey signed the Municipal Waste
Planning, Recycling, and Waste
Reduction Act, establishing recycling as the law in Pennsylvania.
This law makes it necessary for
President Breiseth and Gerry Cookus join Wilkes students Pho1obyDa1eNat
Wilkes to recycle three or more
items.
Wilkes has established the policy of recycling office paper, aluminum,
Wilkes has established the
and mulching its lawn clippings. For years Wilkes has mulched its yard
policy of recycling office paper, waste in an effort to reduce trash volume. Wilkes now gathers paper from
aluminum, and mulching its lawn faculty and administrative offices, and also ·collects aluminum in canisters
clippings. For years Wilkes has placed around campus.
mulched its yard waste in an effort
Envelopes have been distributed to the faculty for the desk collection of
to reduce trash volume. Wilkes office paper. They are urged to place these folders into the bins closest to
now gathers paper from faculty and their offices. These bins are for office paper only. Newspaper, cardboard,
administrative offices, and also wet paper, food wrappers, and envelopes will not be collected.
collects aluminum in canisters
If there are any questions regarding campus recycling please call ext.
placed around campus.
4989.

inesville killer still at large
N

VILLE, Fla. - Ten weeks and $2.4 million
slill haven't found the killer that stalked this
- and students here aren't about to forget

lier now than I did then," says April Russo, 18,
of Florida freshman from Atlanta. "But I know
lhere."
continue to travel in pairs, use campus escorts,
and in some cases carry guns.
I year started with the horrifying discovery
students had been slain in off-campus
'lbreeofthe victims were sexually mutilated.
· terror is gone, but we're still cautious,"
Boatright, 18, a Florida freshman from
"I'm still pretty scared."

day

Monday

Dolphins get harpooned by

,9p.m., ABC

Authorities have identified up to eight suspects but
none have been charged. A j udge Thursday ordered Edward
Lewis Humphrey, 19 - whose arrest on unrelated assault
charges drew national attention - be placed in a psychiatric
center when he is sentenced next week.
Many students don't believe Humphrey is the serial
killer.
"The killer's probably gone, floating around
somewhere," says sophomore Mike Brown.
The probe is ongoing. A 150-member task force has
checked more than 5,000 leads.
But police now are tight-lipped, no longer giving daily
briefings. Gone are the hoards of reporters.
This weekend, 40 Florida Highway Patrol officers will
return to their regular duties after provided additional security
in southwest Gainsville.
But 65 fuH-time university police officers continue to
work 12-hour shifts on Florida's campus, running up an

Tuesday
Thanksgiving Recess Begins 10 p.m .
Freshmen Registration
F-L- 8:30 a.m. - noon, 1 p.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Wind Ensemble Concert, 8:15 p.m., CPA
CC Meeting, 11 :45 a.m.
Bio Club Meeting, 11 a.m.

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overtime tab of $ 174,000.
And a police escort service that has provided 10,000
trips across campus for students is still in operation.
Victims ' names - painted on a graffiti wan on
Gainesville's 34th Street - have remained since the first
week.
"Everybody has been permanently affected by the
murders ," says university President John Lombardi.
"Students are less carefree about their lives. But they have a
sense of determined optimism."
·Some have resumed old habits such as jogging alone,
but most are taking precautions, says campus police
spokeswoman Angie Tipton.
The carefree atmosphere that goes along with a college
campus is gone. "It's a hard classroom to be in - the
classroom of life," says Tipton.
(Mark Mayfield writes for USA TODAY.)

Wednesday

Residence Halls Close at Noon
CC New York City Bus Trip

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Thursday

Thanksgiving Day

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Last week, I was in Tucson,
Ariz., on vacation, and visited Old
Tucson, a Western theme park
where "The Young Riders" is partially filmed. I thought of my mom,
and on a lark, asked to watch part of
the filming and .m eet one of the
"real" cowboys on the show, stunt
coordinator Monty Stuart.
When it comes to reining in
runaways, crashing through a saloon window or choreographing a
fist fight, Stuart is the man who
bers, and as I grew older, my attenWhen I was a little girl, I wanted
makes magic happen for the
tion shifted from ponies to boys.
to grow up to be Annie Oakley.
camera.
But last fall, a Western about
Any time we went near an
"I got interested in the motion
Pony Express riders debuted on
amusement park, I'd beg to go on
picture business 'cause it's a
ABC- TV called "The Young Ridthe carousel horses. Occasionally,
chance to work with things that are
ers." My mother was in horse
my father would give me an even
a lost art now," said Stuart. "I
Commentary
better treat and take me to the live
started riding when I was seven,
ponies where I would go round and
by
and my parents let me get a horse of
round the corral as a "real cowboy"
my own. My family weren't ranchDinah Eng
kept the horses moving.
ers - my father's a professor of
physiology at the University of
My mother loves Westerns, and
heaver\, and got me to watch the
I grew up watching "Maverick,"
show.
Arizona - but I gravitated toward
"The Lone Ranger" and "Bonanza"
"I videotape all of them," Mom
the cowboy life.
said. "You never know when they
with her. Then the popularity of the
"As a kid, I started working on a
may stop making them."
Western gave way to cops and robdude string (taking tourists for rides
in the Tucson desert). I rode bucking horses and bulls in rodeos. I was
a wrangler at Old Tucson for a
while, and that turned into a chance
Wl-lke&amp; I.Jn,t,..,er.Uy,'• Wu.k,ty,
to
go to California."
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The man who'd fallen for horses
Rat,tl as a Fi.•6' Class ,.,wspaper will, OJt&lt; ,,.,.,.1 of tlisliJtdioJt
by the Associated Co/kgiate Press
as a way of life learned to fall off
them for a living.
Today he sits in the darlcened
1990-91 EDITORIAL STAFF
studio in Western wear, jotting
down ideas for stunts in the next
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EDITORS
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lessons of the past.

America's
cowboys in the
New West

In the Old West, a shoot-out
between opposing parties was
inevitable. In the New West, it is
not. To avoid armed conflict, we
have the option of re-writing the
script. We can turn away from a
shooting war, and tum on the pressure through economic and
diplomatic means.

Being a cowboy
than shooting bad
honest in the way we
by owning our po
responsible for our
being brave enough
most peaceful, hon
to conflict We doo

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If what happened on your inside
happened on your outside, would you stills
NOV. 15. THE GREAT AMERICAN SMOKEOUl

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You've entered...
The Smoking Zone
You are on a journey beyond smell and taste. Your lungs
are filling up and you find yourself coughing _and hacking for
want of clean air. Nothing tastes or smells right. Your eyes
are teary. Even your clothes smell funny. You have just
entered...the "Smoking Zone."

F

unny as this scenario may seem. it is frighteningly true.
Smoking is like playing Russian Roulette, except the
cigarette pack is your revolver. You just can't tell when your
luck will run out and you will kill yourself.
Not only is smoking a major health hazard. but it is also a
nuisance, especially to non-smokers. The acrid smell of the
smoke is enough to ruin your appetite in a restaurant, make
you absolutely reek with the distinct odor of a cigarette, as well
as cause possible physical harm to the non-smoker breathing in
cigarette smoke.

There have been a considerable amount of complaints
coming from smokers about non-smoking policies established
by restaurants, airlines, airports. trains. movie theaters, etc.
Smokers contend they are being discriminated against. and they
feel it isn't fair that they can't smoke where and when they
want to. However, smokers don't seem to realize that their
smoke is not only annoying to the non-smokers. but it is also ....
causing possible harm to their bodies. If the non-smokers
wanted to breathe in the smoke. they would have become
smokers themselves.
Today is the day for the Great American Smokeout. On
this day of the year, all participating smokers are asked to
throw away their cigarettes for one day. There will be gum and
candy provided in Stark Lobby for those who need a helping
hand throughout the day.
Those participating who make it through the day without a
smoke have good reason to be commended because smoking is
considered to be an addiction. A smoker who makes the effort
to quit smoking altogether as a result of the smokeout deserves
an "Al" rating. So let's see how many members of the Wilkes
community can quit for just one day. Go for it! We're all
behind you!
JCL

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Nov. 15, 1990

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Alias storm ,approachin
By ANDREA SIL VI
Beacon Copy Edi.tor
Rock group Alias, composed of lead vocalist
Freddy Curci, guitarists Steve DeMarchi and Roger
Fisher, drummer Michael Derosier, and bassist
Steve Fossen, is currently storming its way up the
national charts with its newest release, "More Than
Words Can Say." Coming off ~n extensive
Canadian tour where its self-titled EMI debut album
has struck gold, the band, made up of ex-members
of Heart and Sheriff, is now appearing across
North America as special guests of REO
Speedwagon. The group will make its debut
appearance in the Wilkes-Barre. area on Saturday,
November 17 at 8 p.m. at the Kirby Center with
REO.
Alias got its start back in 1988 when ex-Sheriff
vocalist Freddy Curci and guitarist Steve DeMarchi
joined together and began work on their debut
album in a 16 track studio which they set up in
DeMarchi's basement. The band got the break it
needed when it was suddenly catapulted back into
the public eye by the success of an old Sheriff tune,
"When I'm With You," which soared up to the #1
spot on the Billboard charts.
While recording in Los Angeles, Curci and
DeMarchi met up with ex-Heart drummer Michael
Derosier and eventually included Steve Fossen and
Roger Fisher to complete the line-up.
Alias' sound is one of energy and agression.
"This is real kick-ass rock 'n' roll," said Curci. Alias will be at the Kirby Center on Saturday

DeMarchi adds, "It's honest, sincere, and
These songs are the real thing - - they're the
of our own experiences." DeMarchi feels
public will be especially receptive to the
music because their lyrics really hit home.
that people will be able to relate to them
most of us have all been through periods
luck, broken romances, and life at the lo
he said.
Alias' sincere and diversified sound is
on all of the tracks, from the hard-hitting
"Say What I Want To Say," "The Po
"Haunted Heart," to emotional ballads like
For Love," and "More Than Words CanS
Curci hopes that the band can eventuall
off' the influence of the members' former
order to create a new image in the music·
"We don't want to be regarded as the
members of Sheriff or Heart, but as ab
band with a new album, and a new pers
' said.
"We know · who we are, and
comfortable with that. We want people to
the band for what it is."
The band is eager to continue its
American tour so it can "do some damage.
upcoming concert at the Kirby Center ·
Speed wagon will give the band a chance to
much "damage" they can do in Wilkes-B
The show promises to be both exciting and
=::.....- Curci has nothing but optimistic hopes
band's live show: "Man, it's gonna
explosive, and powerful."

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Bookeroo!

By CATHY SLEBODNIK
Beacon Advertising Manager

WILKES-BARRE-Tired of the same old rock and roll? Or just want
to broaden your experiences? Then come to the Community Room of St.
Stephen's Episcopal Church, South Franklin Street across from Boscov's,
in downtown Wilkes-Barre on November 23rd. They'll be opening their
doors to the sound of a lighter side of the blues with a mixture of country
music featuring Roy Book Binder, guitar wizard.
Imagine meeting and listening to someone who shared the stage with
grammy award winner, Bonnie Raitt. Roy Book Binder has been in the
limelight with stars such as Bonnie Raitt, J.D. Crow, B.B. King, and John
Hartford. Binder is listed in Sheldon Harris' encyclopedia "the Blues
Who's Who" and is a regular guest on the TNN Cable Network program,
"Nashville Now." Adding to his accomplishments Book Binder has just
released his fifth record,"Bookeroo!".
.
Book Binder can be described as a fingerpicking guitar wizard with a
laid-back, warm and witty vocal style. His music blends old-time country
with traditional blues, some folk, and a bit of Tin Pan Alley. Not only will
Binder impress with his singing but he will fascinate with his spellbinding
storytelling abilities, telling "tall" tales about the men who wrote the songs
he sings. When asked why he weaves storytelling in with his music he
says, "There's so much more to music than notes; there are stories to tell. I
do a song for a reason, and people enjoy hearing why."
So for a change on Friday night "Bookeroo" on over to St. Stephen's at
8:30 and enjoy the Chicory House presentation, Roy Book Binder for an
evening of song, storytelling, and refreshments. Tickets can be bought at
the door for six dollars.

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should quit so
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e you going to participate in the Great
erican Smokeout? Why or why not?
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n the
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t, but

Freshman
'cipate because I don't
llut I think it's a good idea
it gives people who

Walt Lasecki
Senior
I don't smoke, but I can't stand
people smoking around me, so I
hope everyone participates.

Edward McGovern
Sophomore
No, you have to die from something, it would be a damn shame
to die from nothing.

Mary Ann Revie
Junior
No, because I love cigarettes too
mµch to give them up even for a

day.

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istic
it's g

Gary Ferentino
Sophomore
use I haven't made up
mind to quit smoking.

Junior
eshould quit so they
,die of lung cancer.

Richard Chabala and Tony
Wienckowski
Security
Yes, because I want to quit.
No, because I have a nerve
wracking job and smoking keeps
me calm.

Kara Sincavage
Sophomore
Yes, and I'm going to quit for
good or I have to buy John a case
of beer.

Tom Dugan
Senior
No, because I'm immature and
irresponsible.

Chris Curran
Freshman
No, because I don't smoke, but I
think it's great, and
congratulations to Carl and Lou
who quit smoking.

John Garrison
Sophomore
If I smoked I would because it
would improve my willpower.

�Nov. 15, 1990

PAGE S

Inspector Hound ( opens) Blue Windo
It's been a busy month in the area
theatrically. Last week Showcase theater
opened a run of Lion in Winter (unfortunately,
this weekends performances have been
canceled due to the illness of one of its cast
members). Brighton Beach Memoirs opened
a two-week run at the little theater.
There are two productions that have
weekend runs at Wilkes University and
King's College.
The Real Inspector Hound opened at
King's last night under the direction of Karl
Wagner. This farce, by playwright Tom
Stoppard, contains murder, melodrama, and
mystery.
Featured among the cast is Wilkes
sophomore James Evans. He and Eric
Kawaleski portray theater critics that -are
involved in a plot that contains more twists
than a rollercoaster ride.
Inspector Hound runs tonight through
Saturday with curtain time being 8 p.m. each
night.
Blue Window opens tonight at 8 p.m. at
the Dorothy Darte Center on the Wilkes
campus and will play every night through
Saturday, except on Sunday when it will start
at 2 p.m.
"Doc" O'Neill directs this version of a
Craig Lucas comedy. A diverse cast will

portray a diverse group of people in B Lue
Window.
The cast includes Jason Delcampe, Jessica
Materna, John McGlauhlin, Chrissy
Brunnock, Sean Riley, Gail Stone, and
Melanie O'Donnell.

The action of this play takes place in five
seperate New York apartments, therefore,
giving it a jigsaw puzzle effect.
"Doc " O 'Neill plans to en ter his
production in the American College Theater
Festival. He previously won the "Best
Ensemble Work" award at the 1987 festival
for What You Will.
Feel free to come out to the shows, after
all, they're free .

Steele
and the
Undead

By MARY JO RUBINO
Beacon Staff Writer

WILKES-BARRE- Bobby Steele, formerly
of the Misfits visited WCLH this past weekend to
promote the upcomin·g concert featuring Bobby
Steele's band, The Undead.
Bobby Steele played in the Misfits for two
years during the late 70's and early 80's. The
misfits became one of the biggest groups in
underground music. Bobby's creative style got the
better of him, and he decided to leave The Misfits
and form his own band, The Undead, with Bobby

Sean Reilly and Jessica Materna will appear in Blue Wi
weekend at Wilkes

writing most of the music and lyrics.
The Undead put out several 45's on the record
label Stiff Records. Bobby Steele then started his
own record label, Post Mortem Records, in order to
promote and distribute The Undead records. The
Undead currently have two records out on Post
Mortem Records. The first record, "Never Say
Die", is a collection of songs previously released on
their 45's. The second record, "Act Your Rage",
came out in 1989 and did well on college radio.
Right now, The U11dead is down to one
member, Bobby Steele himself, but Bobby gets
friends to help out for performances. He is
planning to put out a CD next year compiling both
the "Never Say Die" and "Act Your Rage" albums.
Check out Bobby Steele with The Undead, as
well as The Fiendz, On-Life, and Positive Energy
this Sunday night, November 18, at the L&amp;S
Skate-O-Rama in Nanticoke.
An interview with Bobby Steele will also be
aired this Friday night at 8:00pm on the Wilkes
University Radio Station, WCLH, 90.7 fm. For
information about the interview or the concert call
WCLH at 825-7663.

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ilkes University Theater

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Blue
Window
A Contemporary Comedy
by

Craig Lucas

November 15-1 6-1 7, 1990
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November 18, 1990
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Nov. 15, 1990

10

WreS(ling

Grapplers hope time won't

By RAY OTT
Beacon Sports Editor
WILKES-BARRE- The year was 1955.
Wolfman Jack was spinning your favorite oldies
as new releases.
The guys had their hair slicked back and cigarettes
rolled in their white tee-shirts.
The girls, with poodle skirts and tight sweaters,
were riding shotgun in their favorite guy's car.
And the Wilkes wrestling team, in their blue and
gold tights, suffered a losing season.
The last losing season in 36 years.
But according to Wilkes head man John Reese,
that streak could be in jeopardy this season.
"The good news about this year is that we had 56
people come out for the team and we still have 44
practicing with us," said Reese, the winningest active
coach in the Division I ranks. "The bad news is that
we don't have much experience. We are really young,
my youngest team in my 38 years at Wilkes, and 60%
of our team is freshmen and sophomores."
Reese isn't ready to throw in the towel just yet,
however. This squad does feature senior stars Merrel
Neal and Charlie Keyes. He firmly believes this squad
will turn out to be a good one. But the question is,
when?
"We have a lot of talent to work with," said
Reese. "I'm also pleased with the work ethic and
enthusiasm of this group. We could grow into a
tough team, but I'm not sure when. It is going to be
tough competing with Army, Navy, Syracuse, and
Lehigh, with all their experience."
Last Saturday night the Colonels rolled out the
mats and decided to find some answers as they held
their annual wrestle offs.

Men's Basketball

In the first bout of the night, the 118 pound
division, two sophomores, Bob Hawkins and Chris
Ricard squared off. With the sc;ore tied at two, Ricard
made a move but missed, Hawkins countered with a
two point move and a 6-4 win.
"We thought that would be a close match," said
Reese. "Both of the guys at this spot have a lot of
talent."
In the 126 pound bout, Dave Russo, a
Massachusetts state champ, knocked off Ray
Markulucs in a 6-4 decision.
The 134 pound division featured Mike Froelich
and Greg Schaefer. Froelich, coming off an
injury-plagued season last year, looked strong in
gaining a technical fault.
"Mike seems like he is over all of his injuries,"
said Reese. "We think he will be one of the better 134
pounders in the East. He is very strong, and we are
looking for a big year from him."
At the 142 pound weight, freshman Mike Evans
smacked sophomore Ron Miller 8-2.
"This was a little bit of a surprise," said Reese.
"We thought this match would have been closer, but I
think Miller was nervous. But that's what happens
when the lights go on."
The 150 pound match pitted juniors Jason Eike
and Eric Feese, who carries a 4.0 GPA in biology.
Eike won 7-6.
"It was a very good match," said Reese. "Both
guys should be very competitive at that weight."
The 158 pound class had sophomore Anthony
Guidi beating up on freshmen Isreal Medina.
"We are looking for a good year from Anthony,"
stated Reese about the West Virginia transfer. "He has
talent and some experience."
The 167 and 177 pound weights will be this year's

strongest weights, featuring co-captains Merrel Neal and C
respectively.
"Merrel was third in the Eastems last year and I think !hi
confidence," said Reese. "He is looking really good this year.'
"Charlie will be one of the better 177 pounders in the
stays healthy he will have a good year."
The 190 pound match had Reggie Stancil knocking
Tufankjian in a closer than indicating 8-2 score.
At heavyweight, Aaron's brother Dearon defeated the
Darren Hack 6-4.
Look for the Tufankjian brothers to both bump down
before the season is over and Hack to see plenty of time at hea ,
"The eliminations are the toughest part of the season,'
"The kids should realize this isn't the end of the world and k
hard."
The Colonels open their season this weekend, hos ·
Conneticut, Old Dominion, Pitt-Johnstown, Carson-Ne
Tennesse, American University, and Coppin St.
Here's hoping for a cancelled trip to the past.

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By RON RAINEY, JR.
Beacon Sports Writer

WILKES-BARRE--- The Wilkes Colonels basketball
team, after losing three senior starters from last year, will
sport a new look when they begin the 1990 season.
The loss of Jimmy Nolan, the school's all-time leading
scorer, Dave Argentati, and Tom Doughty has not deterred
the Colonels.
·
"We've had a good pre-season thus far, everyone is
enthusiastic and excited about the upcoming season," said
he:ad coach Ron Rainey, who enters his sixth year at the
helm of the Colonels.
Rainey hopes his two returning starters, Ray Ott and
Joe Natale will provide leadership for the Colonel team
which sports eleven freshmen.
Ott, who will be the captain for the Colonels, will man
the point guard spot. Although not a flashy player, Ott
plays solid defense and does not make many turnovers. He
is like a coach on the floor when running the offense. His
back-up will be junior Jeff Gregory, who uses excellent court
awareness when he substitutes for Ott.
At the shooting guard will be senior Eric Lawson, who
will be one of the Colonels main three point shooting
threats. Splitting time with Lawson will be Jim Burke, a
senior who transfered from Susquehanna. Burke may be the
Colonels best pure shooter and he will be counted on for
offensive spark coming off the bench.

At small forward Rainey looks to start sophomore John
Harlan, who sat out last season. Although Harlan missed a
whole season of play, he hasn't missed a beat in the
pre-season, combining hustle and a good shooting touch to
claim a starting position.
Rainey also spoke of a new look for the offense this
year. Unlike last year, when the majority of the scoring
came from the perimeter, this year's squad will look inside.
"We will have a more inside-oriented team this year
with Natale, Chris and Jeff Patackis, Tom Sheplock, and our
other big men making us stronger offensively and
defensively," said Rainey.
Right now it looks like freshman Chris Patackis, who
plays physical inside, will start for the Colonels at power
forward. His starting mate at center will be Natale, last
year's MAC rookie of the year. In his second season, Natale
has shown improvement.
"I feel more comfortable this season," said Natale. "I
think I know what to expect this year. I'm a little stronger
and have improved my inside moves over the summer which
may help me this year."
For the first time in many years, Rainey will have a
deep bench for his inside players. Sophomore transfer Jeff
Patackis and freshmen Tom Sheplock will give the Colonels
two big men to solidify the frontcourt. John Mahasky, Rob
Simmons, and Rob Graboske will also look for time under
the boards. Rainey _also feels former Coughlin star Phil

Marko will help the team in the future, once he
hand injury.
Not only do the Colonels have depth insi
also have a solid group of players to help in the
Returners Rick Butler and John Quinn show p
two will be joined by freshmen Corby Sw
Douglas, Bobby Hickey, Jeremy Rupnik, Joe F
Andy Petroski. Soccer players Tom Nalley and
have also joined the team recently.
How have the freshmen fit in so far this pre
"They're holding their own and working
far," said Ott. "We need the young guys to
for us if we are to be competitive."
Also returning to the Colonels in his second
assistant will be former Scranton All-A
Andrejko. First year assistaITt Bernie Prevuznzk,
Prev," rounds out the staff.
- Rainey hopes the new and old blend quickly
starts the season tommorow in the Division II S·
Tournament. The Colonels will then play fi
MAC games, four of them being on the road.
"The early part of the season is important
have to play those first five MAC games righta
Rainey.
However, if the new look Colonels de
chemistry with their young team, they could
problems within the MAC.

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dy Colonels look for composure
The Lady Colonels are returning seven players
from last season's squad, along with two transfers
and two freshmen.
Coach Hromchak said she is looking for a
strong performance from her Lady Colonels.
"They have some experience, so they will not be
green this season," said Hromchak.
Hromchak added that with a good effort and
some composure, they can really put it together.
When asked about who she feels will be a tough
opponent this year, she cites Elizabethtown.
Hromchak stated that they are always strong and
physical. She also cited Juniata as a contender.
The Lady Colonels open their season this
weekend in the Allentown Tournament.

S-BARRE - It's that time of the year
the air gets colder and the calendar reads
. This could mean only one thing things: snow and basketball season.
Lady Colonels are off a promising season
are looking optimistic about the 1990-91

Wilkes lady Colonels lost a solid player,
aleski, last year. First year Head Coach
Hromchak and her assistant Karen Bove
this years' squad will be very competitive
.C. Northwest Division.
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COACH: Ron Rainey
Shippensburg Tip-Off Tournament
8:00
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Pitt-Johnstown OR
Nov. 17 Sat
3 or B·OO
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LYCOMING
Nov. 20 Tues
7:30
Nov. 26 Mon. at Drew•
8:15
at King's•
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at FDU-Madison·
2 00
Sat.
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a, Messiah
8:00
Mon
Dec. 3
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630
Fri.
Alvern1a
Dec. 7
M1sericord1a OR
Sat.
Dec B
6:30 or 8 00
Allentown
Colonel Classic at Wilkes
STOCKTON STATE
BOO
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WIDENER or CLARK !MASSI 1 or 3:00
Dec. 29
Sat.
Greyhound Basketball Classic
8:00
at Moravian
Fn .
Jan. 4
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Jan. 5
Sat.
8:15
Jan. 16 Wed. ALBRIGHT
3:00
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Jan. 19
Sat.
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Jan. 21
815
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Jan. 23
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Jan. 26
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Feb. 6
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2:00
Feb. 9
Sat.
7:30
Feb. 11
Mon. DELAWARE VALLEY"
Sat. - at Juniata
4:00
Feb. 16
Home Games in CAPS
"MAC Northeast Section Games (10) in BOLD
Home Arena: Henry Gym/Marts Center
Nov. 16

10:00a.m.
JV 12:30/2:00 p.m
7:00p.m.
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7:30 p.m.
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7:30 p.m.
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Iowa, All Day
WILKES OUALS
PENN

COACH: Mary Jo Hromchak

Fri.

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Delaware Valley
6.00
at Allentown OR U11ca
6 or 8.00
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6 00
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700
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at Alfred
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8:00
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Jan. 5
Sa 1.
Jan. B
Tue
MESSIAH"
700
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Jan 11
Fri
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Jan 12
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Sat
Jan 14
Mon. al Dickinson
6 00
Jan 16
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6 00
Wed
at Juniata·
4 00
Jan 19
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Jan. 21
Mon. ELIZABETHTOWN"
600
Jan. 23
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600
CENTINERY, NJ
200
Jan 26
Sat.
Thu.
Jan 31
SUSOUEHANNA"
6:00
at Lycoming"
6:00
Feb 2
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Tue .
at Scranton
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Feb . 5
Thu .
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700
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Feb. 9
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Feb. 12
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                    <text>WILKES UNIVERSITY'S WEEKLY

Nov. 29, 1990

udent voices heard at forum
-BARRE- Wilkes students were given the opportunity to
opinions concerning campus issues Tuesday evening at the
ent sponsored forum. A panel of thirteen administrators
us figures assembled in Stark 101 to field questions from

hers.
began with a brief question-and-answer period which was
Comerford. President Breiseth commented on the long range
will improve both the physical and academic aspects of the
Brciseth indicated that additional faculty appointments,
of laboratories and playing fields, and improvements in
ewill all work LO benefit Wilkes' image.
Director Jon Lindgren staled that there would be extended
would continue through final examinations, and he plans to
er studying hours on Fridays and Saturdays in the Fall of
Sllldcnt interest in extended weekend hours.
Lampe-Groh informed audience members that there will be
enforced concerning alcohol consumption during tailgating
football season. She stated that there will be a designated area
traditional tailgating activities for those students over the age
. "The alcohol policy at Wilkes has not changed since its
1972, but recent toughening of underage drinking laws has
morestrictly enforce tailgating rules," Lampe said.

Panel members fielded questions at forum

.Photo by Vaughn Shlnku5

Following the question-and-answer session, the audience was asked to pose questions concerning campus life
at Wilkes. The audience was hesitant at first, but soon began to raise concerns about a variety of issues. Some
of the topics discu1;sed included concerns for the health and safety of dormitory students in light of the Sterling
Hall incident, long-term planning for satellite parking at Ralston Field, and the recent institution of the recycling
program at Wilkes.
Laurie Tappan, coordinator of the event for Student Government, fell positively concerning the successs of
the forum:' "Although there was a small crowd on hand, the questions posed were valid and of interest," she said.

ving troops a feeling of home
By JEFFREY C. LOBALBO

Beacon Editor

Photo by Vaueh n Shlnkus

WILKES-BARRE - The Christmas spi_r.it
seems to be present among the students of the Wilkes
community as students work lo support our soldiers in
the Persian Gulf.
When American troops began going over Lo
Saudi Arabia, the Wilkes University Student
Government initiated "Qperalion Yellow Ribbon."
Students obtained yellow ribbons from Stark Lobby
and tied them on objects located around campus,
including banisters, doorknobs, etc.
Dean Lampe-Groh, Dean of Student Affairs, has
expressed her positive feelings about "Operation
Yellow Ribbon. ''I'm delighted that the yellow ribbons
are not only being kept, but they are being replaced
when they become worn," said Lampe-Groh.
There has also been some talk about a large
ribbon being tied around the bell tower.
To support our troops through the upcoming
holiday season, about three weeks ago, operation

"Sandy Claus" was initiated. The idea is for Wilkes
students to spread Christmas cheer by writing lelters to
the troops stationed in Saudi Arabia. This has also
met with great success.
"It's been going very well. I've given out 900
names of soldiers to write lo," said Samantha Ireson,
one of the planners of the Wilkes chapter of Operation
"Sandy Claus." She stated that Wilkes students are
very supportive of the program.
Ireson is asking all those wishing Lo write a
letter to contact her at 829-9212, or slop in her dorm
room, Room 513 of Miner Hall. Ireson said that she
will carry as many Ieuers as she can when she goes
back to Saudi Arabia, but the ones she can't take back
,will have to be mailed.
All lcuers to be mailed must be in an envelope
with a return address and a 45¢ stamp. Ireson will
address the letters herself.
The deadline for mailing leuers is November 30
through December 3, and the deadline for letters to be
carried is December 15.

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Faculty discusses genetic iss
By VAUGHN SHINKUS
Beacon News Editor

WILKES-BARRE- A handful of
Wilkes faculty and administrators were in
attendance Tuesday as Dr Les Turoczi,
Professor of Biology, delivered this week's
Faculty Forum presentation.
Speaking to a group of approximately
ten, Turoczi explained the process of genetic
toxicology, a biological testing method which
measures the affects of chemical agents upon
heredity. "Genetic toxicology analyzes affects
from the long perspective, not just the
immediate, transient approach," he said.
Genetic Toxicologists are most concerned
with germinal mutations- changes in genetic
structure which can be caused by the
long-term affects of chemical agents within the
environment.

"Our principle focus is upon
understanding the mechanisms of germinal
mutations which can be passed on from
generation to generation," said Turoczi.
Turoczi expressed ·the need for proper
cataloging of environmentally offensive
agents. "Nothing happens in a vacuum," he
said. "We all need , to become better
environmental stewards by ensuring that
proper safeguards are used appropriately."
According to Turoczi, 1000 new
chemicals are dumped into the biosphere each
year, many without being genetically tested.
"We often don't know what these chemicals
can do as potential mutagens," he said.
Finally, Turoczi warned the audience of
those products marketed with the label
"natural." "Many dietary pesticides are 99.9
percent natural, but aren't necessarily safe,"
he said.

Intersession
courses slated
By VAUGHN SHINKUS
Beacon News Editor

INTERNSHIPS IN
PENNSYLVANIA ST ATE GOVERN M
The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer

ATTN : COMPUTER SCIENCE &amp; ACCOUNTING MAJ

WILKES-BARRE- Wilkes students interested in taking
Intersession classes should begin the registration process as
soon as possible, according to Dean John Meyers, Registrar
Designate.
"Although the formal registration date is December 12,
students may register for Intersession at any time now," said
Meyers.
As for the fall and spring semesters, the Intersession
registration process begins with pre-registration. Intersession
courses, however, must be prepaid before students will be
permitted to register. Therefore, students must first visit the
Financial Management office in Sturdevant Hall. After
payment, a receipt will be issued which is neccessary to
complete the process at the registrar.
Students may choose from a variety of courses, many of
which are designed to meet University core requirements. Other
courses are available for use as free electives, including several
"topics" courses which offer alternative subject matter. "This
year's Intersession offers something for everyone, " said
Meyers.
Selected courses include: Biology, "The Biology of Aids;"
Earth and Environmental Science, "Hazardous Materials;"
Nursing, "Community Health Nursing Among the Navajo;"
Physical Education, "Skiing." Additionally, the German and
Spanish Departments will offer study tours to Germany and
Mexico City.
Intersession will be held January 2nd through the 18th.
Interested students should contact the Registrar's offiice, 2nd
floor of the Marts Center.

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WUPB Presents Comedian
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Twinge Concert, 8:15 p.m., CPA
Wilkes-Keystone Weekender
Program
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Applications now being accepted for the Commonwealth's Computer Sy
and Accounting Intern Programs until Dec. 7, 1990

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application materials or:
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State Civil Service Commission
P.O. Box 569
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WUBP Film, "Robocop II" 7 p.m. and
9 p.m., SLC 101
Men's B'ball-FDU Madison 2 p.m.
Women's ·B'ball-FDU Madison 4 p.m.
Wrestling-Penn 1 p.m.

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Sordoni Art Gallery PresenlS
Riverworks: Artists for Art
Exhibition through Jan. 6, 1
Orchestra Concert, 3:15 p.m.

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enness Leads to Understanding
dfort to increase
ousness of AIDS, University Health
designated next week, December 3rd
S awareness week.
to Diane O'Brien, Health Services
ierature will btavailable in the Stark
lobb1, and a presentation will be
csday December 5th at 8 p.m. in

everyone's problem," she said.
Fredericks is unlike the typical· AIDS patient in
that he outspoken about his plight. Through his
constant openness and sincerity he hopes to increase
public awareness of the risks and horrors of the fatal

disease.

Because of his tragic episode with the disease,
Fredericks is able to relate its horrors in vivid detail.
"Before she died, my wife was in constant, severe pain.
She was 24 and she looked 70. It's not a nice way of
dying."
Surviving on his own inner
strength
and optimism, Fredericks
"I sleep every night by myself.
survives "day to day" unafraid of
I'm lonely."
the inevitability of death." AIDS
Ron Fredericks
has caused many positive changes
AIDS patient
in my life, both spiritually and in
terms of maturity," he said.
contends that the AIDS problem is
Even in light of his courage, the reality of AIDS
the "fear, ignorance, and apathy" which has taken a considerable toll upon the 45 year old
the general public concerning the disease. victim. "The biggest problem I have had with AIDS
people tend to think they're going to live has been losing my wife and son. I sleep every night
Fredericks. "The virus is serious enough by myself. I'm lonely."
change our attitudes and emotions in
Much of Fredericks' time is spent counseling or
each other."
informing others about the disease. Like many other
agrees. "The problem is ignorance. AIDS patients, Fredericks has been left the burden of
ugh blood, semen, and ignorance. Its overcoming a stigma which has been placed upon

Photo by Vaughn Shlnku5

Ron Fredericks describes his battle with AIDS to Diane O'Brien
those who arc infected.
Fredericks advocates abstinence from sex. Although to many college
students might find this extreme, he is quick to mention that, with death as
the possible consequence, "abstinence is not extreme in contrast to the
disease."

Dr. Capin

Recognized for service
By ANDREA SIL VI
Beacon Copy Editor
WILKES-BARRE- Robert S. Capin, President
Emeritus of Wilkes University and Professor of
Accounting, has been selected to receive the
Community Service Award presented by the Seligman
J. Strauss Lodge No. 139 of B'nai B'rith.
B'nai B'rith, a community service organization
which focuses upon combating racism and bigotry,
presents the award each year to an outstanding citizen
who has contributed to the community through
leadership and dedication. Past recipients of this award
include President Emeritus Dr. Eugene S. Farley,
Robert A. Fortinsky, and Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Rifkin.
The presentation of the Community Service
award will take place at the B'nai B'rith Lodge's annual
Lincoln Day Dinner on Sunday, February 10, 1991, at
the Ramada Hotel on Public Square. According to
David Schwager, a member of the B'nai B'rith Lodge,
Dr. Capin's dedication has greatly contributed to the
fabric of community life. "Dr. Capin has done more
than his fair share through his service to both Wilkes
and the community."
Dr. Capin became Wilkes' third president in 1975
following twenty years of service to the school, both
as a member of the faculty and administration. During
Dr. Capin's tenure as' president, Wilkes' curriculum

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Tuesday

Chorus Concert, 8:15 p.m., CPA
CC Meeting, 11 :45 a.m.
Bio Club Meeting, 11 a.m.
Herff Jones Ring Days 10 a.m.-3 p.m.,

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was enlarged, its fund raising programs were expanded,
and much of its physical appearance was renovated.
This restoration process included the reconstruction of
the Conygham Mansion on South River Street in
order to provide a better student center for the Wilkes
community.
Following his presidency, Dr. Capin was named
President Emeritus, and he joined the accounting firm
of Parente, Randolph, Orlando, Carey and Associates.
In 1989, Dr. Capin returned to Wilkes as a Professor
of Accounting.
Dr. Capin received his Bachelor of Science degree
in Economics from Wilkes in 1950, and he later
obtained a Master of Business Administration degree
from Lehigh University, a Doctor of Laws degree from
College Misericordia, and a Doctor of Humane Letters
degree from Wilkes University.
Along with being a member of the American
Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the
American Accounting Association, and the
Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants
(PICPA), Dr. Capin has also been largely active in the
commu nity, serving on the boards of such
organizations as the Jewish Community Center, the
Economic Development Council of Northeastern
Pennsylvania, the United Way of Wyoming Valley,
and the Osterhout Library.

Wednesday

SG Meeting, 6 :30 p.m.
Women's B'ball-Marywood, 7 p.m.
Wrestling-Millersville
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Herff Jones Ring Days 10 a.m.-3 p.m.,
SLC Lobby

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Thursday

Faculty Meeting, 11 a.m., SLC 101
BACCHUS Meeting, 11 a.m.
IRHC Meeting, 11 :15 a.m.
WUPB Meeting, 11 :30 a.m.

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there need to be some c-h anges here on
campus and that the administration so often lends a deaf
ear to the complaints and suggestions of students.
The Wilkes Open Forum was organized last semester by a
group of students in Small Group Communication taught by
professor Jane Elmes-Crahall. There were many positive
feelings from both students and administration concerning the
forum, and many legitimate student concerns were expressed to
the administration.

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On Tuesday evening, Student Government sponsored the
second Open Forum in Stark 101. Among those on the panel
were President Breiseth, Dr. Waldner, Bill Hanigan, Dean
Lampe, and 'myself. From the amount of complaints I had
heard from students about certain school policies prior to the
forum, I expected some fairly lively and possibly productive
discussions concerning the university.
Approximately 50 people attended the forum, about 15
different people spoke their concerns, including the M.C., and
I noticed that about half the people left during the course of the
forum. Is there so much apathy at Wilkes that students are
unable to take the time to express their own personal opinions
and suggestions directly with someone who may be able to help
them or possibly give them some advice on what to do? The
funny thing is that the people who do the most complaining did
not show up.
_ Is it that students feel that they can't make a difference at
Wilkes? They can, actually. For example, an issue was raised
at last semester's forum about the mouse problem at Pickering.
The following day, an exterminator was contacted to take care
of the problem.
If students just don't care and don't want to get involved,
they're only hurting themselves. The board members attending
the forum are willing to discuss any and all problems, or else
they wouldn't be there. All I can say is this: Those who failed
to attend the forum and voice their opinions have no right or
reason to complain. They had their chance on Tuesday, and
they declined the invitation. I do, however, wish to thank and
applaud those who did show up. These people not only
showed that they have an interest in the university, but they
also demonstrated that they are willing to work to institute
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Window with a comic vie
BY JOHN GORDON
Beacon Editor
A lock of anticipation was unlatched on the
opening night of Wilkes University Theater's
production of Blue Window. All the hopes and fears
of the cast subsided when the sash was thrown open
and Blue Window weathered in a new era of talented
actors as well as some seasoned veterans.
The play, directed by Michael O'Neill, ran during
the weekend of November 15-18. It opened without
the presence of veteran actors Rob Johansen, Maureen
O'Hara, and Ed Buonocore, who were mainstays during
their tenure as students at Wilkes. However, Rob and
Ed did appear in the Sunday audience, and their unique
tones of laughter had an impact on the comedic
moments of the play as they seemed to enhance the
involvement of the audience on hand. ·
O'Neill returned to the helm after being away for
two years doing theater projects in Poland. He had
previously directed several Wilkes productions
including What You Will, which won awards for best
off-broadway play and best ensemble performance at
the American College Theater Festival in New York
in 1988.
Blue Window is a contemporary comedy written
by playwright Craig Lucas who also scripted the
highly acclaimed Prelude to a Kiss which is currently
running on broadway.
The play can be described as a Chekov-type
comedy where nothing happens, but everything
happens. It's about people and their relationships and
how they react differently in private settings as
opposed to social situations. Window focuses on the
insecurities of individuals who gather at an upper class
party in New York during the late 1980's.

The plot of Blue Window is a confusing one. It
is intentionally written that way, almost in a puzzle
configuration.
The sets contained props that were designed as
pieces which could be broken apart and fitted back
together to form other types of furniture. At first, this
aspect of the play was annoying, as the actors scurried
around in the dark setting up the next scene. There
were no curtains drawn between the three acts of the
play, but one could come to realize the puzzle-like
symbolism of this feature as it relates to the rest of the
play.
The apartment rQom settings, as well as the
window and door frame props, were unique fixtures on
stage as they either rolled into place or were raised and
lowered with precision down onto the luminous stage.
John Farley Swanson was responsible for the
marvelous lighting effects which occured during the
play, especially the visually stunning blend of colors
which lit up a huge painting in the apartment
backdrop.
Strong performances were turned in by three
returning Wilkes stars. Jason Dclcampe stood out as
the life of the party, socially and solo, as he portrayed
a sensitive character named Griever. He danced and
frolicked in front of his mirror as he prepared for the
Sunday afternoon party, mimicking lyrics on the
stereo in an uproarious manner.

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Jessica Materna starred as Libby, a sensuous woman
recently returned to the social scene _and was the host of the
par~y. Scan Reilly played Norbert, a character with a quiet
personality. Melanie O'Donnell and John McLaughlin roun
cast as Emily and Tom, a couple struggling through the da
Gail P. Stone portrayed Alice, an egocentric lives. The two rendered a sweet-toned version of William Bo
author who rattled off a series of snobby laughs which Same Thing."
tickled the funny bones of most of the audience.
Christine Brunnock played Alice's discontented lover
Blue Window opened the same way it closed. It began asa
and almost upstaged Stone's laughter with some ended a puzzle, but somehow it fit together nicely and should
chortles of her own.
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Sitting in the audience of the King's theater as a critic
reviewing a play that parodies critics is a rather odd
experience, especially when seated directly in front of the
critics box on the stage set.
This is exactly what I had to do on Saturday,
November 17, when attendi_!lg a performance of Tom
Stoppard's The Real Inspector Hound.
Inspector Hound is a farce in which two critics
(Wilkes' Jim E·vans and Kings' Eric Kawalski) are caught in
the plot of a melodramatic thriller.
The show is essentially a play within a play. Moon
(Evans), a young substitute critic, and Birdfoot (Kawalski),
an older established reviewer, are at the theater to review a

Murder! Wilkes' Jim Evans discovers murder -victim in
The Real Inspector Hound.
mur_der mystery and soon find themselves entangled in a
real-life murder mystery.
The King's players presented a somewhat lukewarm
production of this comedy, providing some laughs and some
disappointments. The Real Inspector Hound should be
performed as high melodrama, unfortunately few of the actors
executed this successfully. Of course, there are always
exceptipns to the rule.

As the critics, Evans and Kawalski were
Evans was at his best when reveling in the fact
senior critic Higgs may be dead and he may become
reviewer.
Kawalski was a riot, especially when t ·
ways to bed two actresses. However, he should
aged considerably to look the part he played so we!
In some scenes both critics went off on
tangents simultaneously. Every line in those
clear! y understood, thanks to the work of these fine
Other performances were not as engagin
Maida as Major Magnus did not even a
overdramatize, leaving his performance very
Anton as Hound, although very audible, sccrnedlO
sense of pacing and spoke with an accent more S
British.
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The green and yellow checkerboard floor and
pillars draped in red velvet complemented
wonderfully. The set also contained beautiful g
chairs and a sliding sofa, convenient for hidingdead
Although not wholly successful, the
production of The Real Inspector Hound did
moments. A round of applause must be givenIO
Carl Wagner for making this difficult production
in spite of its problems.

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ilkes University - worth
emoney?Whyorwhy not?

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with you and with a
, you don't pay as
ulose quality and
with professors.

Joe Klobusicky
Senior
Education is a hard thing to put a
price on. The only thing the
money is serving is the administration and it's serving them well.
Too much bureaucratic bullshit.

Sandy Frisbie
Sophomore
Yes, because I like the quality of
the education, and the program I
am in, International Studies, is
very good.

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Jeff Purdy
Senior
should have been smart and
acommunity college for 2
and then went somewhere
else.

Suzanne Murray and Meg
Fallin
Sophomores
For the education, yes, it's worth
it because other universities are
more expensive and the education
you get isn't that good.

Tammy Perry
Freshman
No, because you can get just as
good an education anywhere else,
including state schools.

Mike Novosel
Senior
Yes, because hopefully I'll get a
good job around here and I won't
have to move away.

Darla Bortz
Sophomore
Yes, because you can make the
money worth it or not worth it.
The problem with the way
Americans define education is
that we don't mind paying the
most to get the least out of it.

Jeff Stauffer
Senior
I don't think any college is worth
the money you pay today because
they're too expensive.

Kristin Russo
Freshman
Yes, because it's giving me the
best experience I can get no
matter how much money it is.

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Colonels Go to 2-0 in MA
By RON RAINEY, JR.
Beacon Staff Writer
If you haven't seen some of the players
from the basketball team around campus
lately, it probably means they are at an away
game. The Colonels schedule has had them
on the road for almost two months before
coming back to the friendly confines of the
Marts Center.
.
The tough road schedule began at the
Shippensburg tournament where t_hey lost to
Division II nationally-ranked Shippensburg
before falling at the hands of West Liberty
State, another Division II school.
The Colonels did, however, regroup right
before Thanksgiving break to win their first
MAC game against Lycoming 86-68. In the
game, Eric Lawson led the Colonels scoring
attack with 23 points. Chris Patackis, Joe
Natale, and Jimmy Burke also scored in
double figures scoring 18, 17, and 12 points
respectively.
Lawson gave credit to the Colonels
revamped inside game when asked about his
scoring record against Lycoming.
"When their defense started collapsing on
our big men, it gave me room to shoot easy
jump shots," Lawson said.
Following the victory over Lycoming, the
Colonels hit the road again when they visited
the Drew Rangers Monday night. The
Rangers' gym is so tough to play in that it has
been nicknamed "The House of Blood" by
many MAC coaches. The Colonels, however,
ignored the fanatical crowd to post a 100-87
victory.

The Colonels had a balanced scoring
attack against the Rangers as five players

achieved· double figures .in scoring. Lawson
led the Colonels with 24 points, Burke had
15, and Natale tallied 14. Freshman Patackis
had 17, two coming off a one handed follow
up dunk, while John Harlan came off the
bench to hit three big three-pointers and
another bucket for a total of eleven points.
Coach Ron Rainey spoke very highly of
his young players.
"Patackis did a great job scoring and
rebounding, and Harlan gave us a spark
coming off the bench. Phil Marko also did a
good job when he played for Natale," Rainey
said.
The win over the Rangers not only evened
the Colonels record at 2-2 (2-0 in the MAC),
but it also came on the road, where wins are
hard to come by in the MAC.
Rainey was very pleased with his team's
performance on the road.
"This road win will give us a lot of
confidence with a tough week coming up."
The tough week ahead includes travelling
down South Franklin Street to play the
Monarchs of King's College tonight. Tip off
is at 8:00 pm.
"King's is the best team in the
conference," said Rainey, "They are the
defending Northern Division champs, and
they will be tough to beat."
Following the trip to King's, the Colonels
will travel to F.D.U. - Madison on Saturday,
and then to Messiah next week. Both contests
are MAC tilts.
So, if you happen to run into one of the
Colonels basketball players on campus, enjoy
the moment, because it won't be long before
the team will be on the road again for another
away game.

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MAC Honors Wingert and Team
By RAY OTT

Beacon Sports Editor
WILKES-BARRE - Head men's soccer coach Phil
Wingert has been named the Middle Atlantic Conference's
Northern Division coach of the year.
Wingert edged out twelve other skippers, including Skip
Roderick of number-one ranked Elizabethtown and Steve
Klingman of the Unive(sity of Scranton, in the voting
conducted by his peers.
Wingert led the Colonels to a school record fifteen wins
and the ECAC championship.
"It's a very nice award," said Wingert, "I was really
honored, and I think it _is a good reflection of the program
and our players. It's a nice way to cap off a really good
year."
Wingert was not the only Colonel to bring home
recognition for the fine season. Sophomore forward Paul
Jellon was named to the first team all-MAC, while
midfielders Ron Rainey and Phil Joyce were chosen as
second team selections.

Jcllon was the main cog in the Colonels offense,
scoring 14 goals and 5 assists for 33 points.
Jcllon is the first Wilkes player since 1973 to be named
first team MAC. He was also the only sophomore to make
the first team.
"It's a really great honor," said Jellon, "But I realize if I
didn't have the players I had around me I would have never
made this."
Rainey, a junior transfer from Virginia Tech, scored
eight goals while recording eight assists for 24 points.
Joyce, a sophomore, was cited mainly for the job he did
defensively.
"Phil always checked the other teams most talented
midfielder," said Wingert, "I think the coaches in the league
recognized his work ethic and the job he did defensively."

-Three Colonels were also named to the MAC fall
semester all-academic team. The criteria for this award are a
3.4 grade point average and a significant contribution as a
starter or key reserve. Rainey, senior goalie Kevin
Tronkowski, and junior back Chris Dahm were named to the
all-academic squad.

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11

applers Off to Rough Start
-BARRE-The Wilkes wrestling team learned
in their opening match last weekend.
-., many mistakes against a good team and you
aloss.
gand inexperienced Colonels squad found this
g 10 Old Dominion University 19-15 in the
of the Wilkes Dua.!$ last Saturday.
made too many mistakes," said head coach
•11 was frustrating because we could have won
ip for the fifth time. But we also came away
can be competitive."
els opened the Duals by cruising past a bad
ream with their "B" team.
petition stepped up a bit in the semi-finals as .
gave Wilkes all they could handle.
kat them, but it was closer than it should have

didn't make the call," said Reese, "It was a crucial match, if
we had won that one we would have won the match."
At 150, Jason Eike lost to the infamous Nick Garone
(Garone and his hand gestures visited the Marts Center two
years ago when he was a member of the Syracuse
. Orangeman).
The Colonels then turned it on when they got to the
meat of their order. Anthony Guidi, Merrel Neal, and
Charlie Keyes won at 158, 167, and 177 respectively.
"We knew our upper weights were our most experienced
wrestlers and we had them come through for us," said Reese.
The match was now tied at 13 with !90 pounder Reggie
Stancil set to battle Pete Huntley. Stancil held a lead until

11 seconds remaining in the bout when he gave up a reversal
and wound up drawing.
That really hurt the Colonels, as they squandered a
chance to go up 16-13 and come away with a tie at the
worst. Instead, Wilkes would head into the heavyweight
bout tied at 15.
Heavyweight Dcaron Tufankjian then dropped a decision
to Steve Sclandara, and the Colonels had their first loss of
the season.
Overall, Reese was happy with the weekend's
happenings.
"I think everything ran real well and all the teams were
pleased," said Reese.

Reese.
Olher semi, Old Dominion knocked out Central
set up the Wilkes, ODU showdown.
inion came out smoking, winning four of the
re slipped by Bob Hawkins 6-5 in the 118
11d Noel Clave! stopped Dave Russo in the 126
lich, one of the squads few veterans, put the

lhe scoreboard with a major decision win over
tel.

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win, and it probably cost them the match, as

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WILKES UNIVERSITY'S WEEKLY

Dec. 6, 1990

nderstanding a fatal disease
By VAUGHN SHINKUS

Beacon News Editor
WILKES-BARRE- Diane O'Brien set the tone for the evening.
"According to recent statistics, one out of 500 college students now carry
the HIV virus," said the Wilkes Health Services Coordinator. "AIDS is the
leading cause of death of women in their child bearing age."
Nearly 200 students packed Rumours Wednesday evening prepared to
hear Ron Fredericks tell his story. What they got turned out to be much
more.
Fredericks, a local man who has tested HIV positive, recently lost
both his wife and son to AIDS. Flanked by his "support group," he
quickly informed the audience of his objective, to give insight into a
deadly disease. "Unless you change your sexual habits, some of you are
going to have it. It's real."
Throughout the presentation, members of Frederick's support group
vividly portrayed their own images of the reality of AIDS.

ARENESS - Ron Fredericks along with his support group inform about AIDS

istmas dance: rumors, Rumours, rumors

the holiday season approaches, Wilkes

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look forward to the end of classes, Christ~. and the annual Christmas Dance.
year, however, there are mixed emotions
·ng thelocation of the dance. Instead of being
die Holiday Inn or Gcnctti' s as it has been in
, this year's dance will be held in Wilkes'
tclub, Rumours.
the most recent Homecoming Dance
was sponsored by Student Government (S.G),
·sunas dance is sponsored by Commuter
(C.C,), and Inter-Residence Hall Council

C.).
ding to S.G. President Bill Hanigan, the
budgets of C.C. and I.R.H.C. make it
tfortheorganizations to afford rates charged
lishments such as Genctti's or the Holiday
Christmas dance has traditionally drawn a
smaller response than Homecoming," he said.
eballroom just isn'tpractical for what will be
of about one hundred students."
ding to Commuter Council members, holddance in Rumours will help defray the ticket
allow for a larger buffet dinner. Instead of

the usual $15 price of a ticket for the Homecoming
Dance, the cost of the Christmas Dance is only $7.50
per person.
Because the dance will be held on-campus, C.C.
and I.R.H.C. members will also have an opportunity
to more elaborately decorate prior to the event. "By
holding the dance at Rumours, not only are we able to
lower ticket costs for students, but we can also create
a more festive atmosphere by including more
decorations," said Commuter Council member Terry
Elias.
Many students , however, object to the new location because University policy restricts the consumption of alcohol in campus buildings. Unlike dances
held at the local establishments , which often allow
those who are of legal age to purchase alcoholic
beverages at a cash bar, Rumour's will feature "mocktails" for everyone, regardless of age.
Some feel that the absence of alcohol at the dance
will greatly affect ticket sales. "More people would be
interested in attending the dance if it were held in a
place like Genetti' s where alcohol is served, and they
also would probably pay more for the tickets just to
have alcohol," said one student.
The dance will be held on Saturday, December 8.
"Mocktail hour" will be from 6:30 to 7:30, dinner
from 7:30 to 9, and dancing will continue until I a.m.

"Unless you change your sexual habits, some of
you are going to have it. IT'S REAL."
Ron Fredricks
AIDS Patient
Carol Yozviak of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, deals with
patients of all ages on a daily basis. "It hurts to tell someone who is 18
years old that they are HIV positive. That's the real world."
"What do people with HIV look like," Yozviak posed, making
reference to the often unseen danger of infection,"they look normal, exactly
like you and I."
Others spoke in technical terms, clarifying questions posed by
audience members. Dr. Jeffrey Sands told of the methods used to detect the
virus, emphasizing the difficulty in distinguishing early symptoms.
Still others told the tale of a very much normal man , not a
homosexual or a drug user, who contracted the disease and suffered through
the agony of watching his loved ones die from it. "Ron seeks meaning and
value in his life by teaching others about living and about dying," said
Rev. Mary Laufer of Hospice St. John.
Another Hospice adm inistrator, Brian Thomas, said much the same.
"Ron works to prevent everyone from going th rough the same th ing he
did," Thomas said.
But all clearly presented one clear message, a message which
Fredericks himself best summarized. "If you go o ut of here and contract
AIDS a year or two down the road, you have no one to blame but
yourself."
The speakers informed audience members of the primary assurance of
not contracting AIDS, abstinence. Other methods, including monogamy
and the use of condoms were dimissed as secondary. "Using a condom
properly may keep you from contracting HIV, but there is a 16 percent
failure rate," said Yozviak.
The best way to combat AIDS, according to Fredericks, is to
understand it. "The bottom line is this, he said. "Do you hear what we've
been saying? "

�DEC.

PAGE2

6, 1990

Role of women discussed at foru
WILKES-BARRE- Wilkes University and the Pennsylvania
Humanities Council will sponsor two panel discussions during December.
The first discussion, "Women and the Arts of Peace," will take place
today, and the second, "Holistic and Humanistic Approaches to the Healing
Arts," will take place on December 13. Both panels will be held in the
Media Room of the Marts Center at 7:00 p.m.
The purpose of the panel discussions is to provide the community
with an opportunity to participate in a forum which explores the roles of
women and the humanities in promoting a peaceful and healthy world.
Today's panel will feature Sr. Constance Kozel and Sr. Barbara Craig
of the Interfaith Resource Center for Peace and Justice; Marie Henehan,
Ph.D., Wilkes University Assistant Professor of Political Science; and
Capt. Robyn King, Wilkes University. The panel will be moderated by
Heidi Hojonowski, an English and Spanish major at Wilkes.
The panel on "Holistic and Humanistic Approaches to the Healing
Arts" will feature Holiday Adair, Ph.D., Wilkes University Assistant
Professor of Psychology; William Clearfield, D.O; Anne Kolanowski,
Ph.D ., Wilkes University Associate Professor of Nursing; and Linda
Paul, Ph. D., Assistant Professor of Philosophy. The panel will be
moderated by Lisa Balestrini, a Communications major at Wilkes.
Support for the program has been provided through a grant from the
Pennsylvania Humanities Council. Students of the Wilkes University
Women's Studies program will participate in both discussions.
The program has been organized by Karen Kaminski, Assistant
Professor of Nursing; Michael Garr, Associate Professor of Sociology;

Patricia Hearnan, Associate Professor
ofEnglish; and Lori Fuller, a Psychology and Sociology major at Wilkes, in
cooperation with university and community groups.
Co-sponsoring community or-

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OPERATION YELLOW RIBBON- a Student
Government project honoring all U. S. troops stationed in the
Persian Gulf is not designed to be either a proponent or
opponent of U. S. policy in the Gulf. The project was created
for the sole purpose of honoring our troops serving in the
Gulf. On Tuesday, December 11, a candlelight ceremony
honoring the troops will be held at the Belltower at 9:30 p.m.
There will be a number of different speakers at the ceremony,
and candles as well as yellow ribbons will be distributed.
Student Government invites the entire Wilkes community to
come out and show its support for our soldiers in the Gulf.

ganizations for the panel discussions
include the Wyoming Valley
Women's Network, The Luzerne
County Federation of Women's
Clubs, the Interfaith Resource Center
for Peace and Justice, and the Wilkes

Dec 3-21,
Stark Lobby.
Pictures will
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Friday

Nursing Dept. Christmas Party, 11
a.m.-2 p.m.
WUPB Film, "Dick Tracy" 7 p.m. and
9:30 p.m., SLC 101
Jazz Concert, 8:15 p.m., CPA
Wrestling-Navy
Men's B'ball-Allentown Tourney

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GRE Test
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Women's B'ball-Alfred Tourney
Wrestling-Drexel, 7:30 p.m.

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The Wilkes University
Speech/Debate Union Varsity
teams recently participated in the
NJ/PA Pi Kappa Delta National
Honorary Forensic Society's fall
tournament. Twenty-two teams ·
participated in the tournament
,.which was hosted by Monmouth
College, West Long Branch, New
Jersey.
Wilkes won several major
awards at the tournament. The
Debate team captured 4th place in
their first outing of the year, while
the Discussion squad finished 5th
overall, and the Public Speakers
won an additional four trophies.
Al Mueller placed 3rd in
Prose Interpretation of Literature,
5th in Expository Oratory, and
finished the tournament as the 3rd
funniest contestant in the Speech
of Entertainment competition.
Heidi Hojnowski won a 4th place
trophy for Impromptu Speaking.

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prepare for their next competition
in the Pa. State Championships.
In February, the team will _host its
own 8th annual Colonial Novice
Speech tournament.

Combining all of its points, the
Varsity team was able to finish 6th
place overall.
Over the holiday break, the
Speech/Debate Union will

Group will participate in discussion contest
The Wilkes University Speech/Debate Union has been chosen to
participate in the 40th annual National Discussion contest The topic
for this year's national debate is "Should the United States adopt a
Constitutional Amendment mandating a balanced budget?"
The team, which consists of Teresa Herman, Heather Shocker,
Agathic Povliasis, and Alfred Mueller, will make a video tape of their
discussion and submit it to the national center for evaluation.
From the video tape entries, three winners will be announced and
will then advance to the National finals at the Western Speech
Communication Association's convention in Phoenix, Arizona,
February 15-19.
Dr. Bradford Kinney, chairman of the Communications
department feels very optimistic about the team's participation in the
contest. 'This is a well-balanced team that works together. I am
confident that we should see some very positive results from this
group's effort."

shington's hottest issue: draft to the Gulr?
suspended the requirement for young men 18 to
bear a "disproportionate burden" in a war.
Conyers said Bush should ask Congress to 26 years old to register with Selective Service.
But after Soviet troops invaded Afghanistan,
resume the draft before any attack.
·
President
Jimmy Carter reinstated the registraof
And former Navy Secretary James Webb
buildup in the Persian Gulf are told a Senate Armed Services Committee hear- tion requirementonJuly2, 1980,formen turning
lllk:of amilitary draft-a hot topic ing that because the Pentagon is "over-commit- I 8. It's still in effect
Any reinstated draft would l*ely differ from
hwants to extinguish.
ted" ~n the Persian Gulf, Bush should ask ConGlenn, D-Ohio, a former Navy se- gress to reinstitute the draft before any fighting the Vietnam era version in at least one way:
Student deferments would exist only for those
at a congressional hearing last starts.
prolonged stalemate with Iraq might
Even without a war, Webb testified, keeping studying to be ministers, Selective Service offi10 sustain massive troop levels up to 400,000 U.S. forces in the Gulf while cials say, though drafted students could finish the
ia.
applying economic
current academic year.
analysts, however, see that step as sanctions on Iraq for a ."This country has under arms,
Names and adro undermine public support for year to 18 months will and in the available ·reserves, all dresses of 13.5 million
mobilization. "It's the dumbest require troop rotations the manpower required to fight registrants are curallweek,"saidretiredArmyCol. "and then we're
rently on file, though
J. Taylor, predicting that any move going to have to have a what will be a wa~ of 30 days or none has taken a miliription would bring "sit-ins and draft"
less ..."
-William J. Taylor tary physical, been
allover this country."
Glenn, who chairs a
Retired U.S. Army Colonel classified for fitness or
though there's speculation, Bush is military manpower subfaces any call-up.
time in attempting to silence the dis- committee, agreed that if troops are maintained
If lawmakers were to approve a call-up, Seore the voices get too loud.
~t that level for a long period, "we're going to lective Service spokesman Larry Waltman said,
'tneed adraft," he said, because the _have to consider a draft."
the agency could have 100,000 men ready for
Only an act of Congress could reinstate the physical examinations within 30 days.
■ "as strong as it can be."
draft. After Vietnam, Congress let the draft lotadraft, after 17 years without one, tery system expire July 1, 1973, stripping the
It would summon 20-year-olds first, then
me than idle chatter last week for a Selective Service System of its induction au- those ages 21, 22, 23, 24, 25 and 26. If more
. Rep.John Conyers, D-Detroit, thority. Involuntary inductions were stopped in soldiers were needed, 19-year-olds and 18-yearluckleaderscomplained thatminori- 1972.
olds would be called. About 1.5 million men in
upso much of the Army that they'd
On March 29, 1975, President Gerald Ford each age category are registered, Waltman said.

Monday
Students Seminar Mandatory
, 5:30 p.m., SLC 166

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Tuesday

Hanukkah Begins at Sundown
Classes End at 1O p.m.
Last Day for Social Activities
Bio Club Meeting, 11 a.m.

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Wednesday

Hanukkah
Reading Day

Another potentially thorny issue would be
whether women, who now make up 11 percent of
the armed forces, would be drafted. When the
men-only draft ended in 1973, women made up
just.1.6 percent of the military.
Lawmakers aren't likely to seriously consider involuntary service unless Bush makes a
request. If that happens, the debate would tum
stormy.
Lawrence Korb, a former assistant defense
secretary for manpower, calls the draft issue a
"red herring." Proponents of reinstating conscription, he said, "never liked the volunteer
military" or are trying to undermine support for
Bush's policy with scare tactics.
Former Col. Taylor, a Vietnam veteran who is
a senior vice-president of the Washington-based
Center for Strategic and International Studies,
argued that even in ¢e worst case "a draft is
unnecessary."
"This country has under arms, and in the
available reserves, all the manpower required to
fight what will be a war of 30 days or less - with
or without rotation policy," he said.
Korb said he also didn't think the draft would
be resumed. "ff you go to war, that war is going
to be quick. Either;·ou're going to win it quickly
or you're going to find you can't achieve your
objective."
(Gregory Gordon writes for the Detroit News)

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Thursday

Final Exams Begin at 8:30 a.m.

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DEC.

6, 1990

Human rights still fought .fi .
I ran into the grocery store, turned down the aisle I wanted, and stopped
·hort.
There, in front of the breakfast cereals and her entranced 6-month-old
baby, a mother was dancing and singing along with the store music,
·'Celebrate good times, come on!"
She was oblivious to the amused smiles of shoppers who pushed their
carts around her, acting as if they did not see her shimmying with the
Cocoa Puffs.
It was the same look that Sioux Indians gave U.S. Army Lt. John J.
Dunbar (played by Kevin Costner) as they watched him dance with Two
Socks, a wolf who becomes the lone white man's loyal companion in the
movie "Dances With Wolves."
In this tale of friendship between white man and Indian, Dunbar's
openness to the initially unfriendly neighbors he finds on the plains of
South Dakota leads him Lo find his true self.
The truth of who he, and all of us are, is well made at one point when
the chief tells Dunbar there is only one road in life that matters most.
"It is the trail of a good human being," he says.
We all seek this trail, and the lessons and challenges from that time are
still with us today.
Human rights, regardless of race, are still being fought for.
Last week, Binyan Liu, an exiled Chinese journalist and writer, spoke
about China's struggle for human rights in a lecture for the World Press
Freedom Committee in Washington, D.C.

The Beacon
WUke-• lltu-Ye-r&amp;Ufl,'• Weekt"
VOL. 43 NO. 10 DECEMBER 6, 1990
Raled as a First C/11,s 11,wspaper witlt 011, lflllrk of disti11di01t
by tit, Associated C olkgiate Press

1990-91 EDITORIAL STAFF
JOHN T. GORDON

EDITORS

Liu, 65, reported on corruption in the Chinese
government in the 1950s and was expelled from the
Communist Party. He was unable lo publish for 22
years, and spent much of the time toiling in the
countryside as part of his education in "reform."

One of his many tasks was to carry up to 120 lbs.
of seed and manure up a mountain to cultivated
terraces. He carried the load in buckets that hung from
a pole across his back.
Pardoned in 1979, he again began exposing
government corruption for the People's Daily and was
forced Lo leave China.
Liu has published three books, lectured at Harvard
University and holds a fellowship at the Woodrow
Wilson International Center for Scholars 1n
Washington, D.C., where he now resides.
"The reason the Party tries to (now) maintain such
strict control is because it fears the people as never
before," says Liu. "Chinese journalists have never
encountered such difficult and painful situations as
present.
"The reason why they do not resign or rebel openly
is not out of cowardness, but rather because they know
that once they left their posts, they would immediately
be replaced by others trusted by the hardliners,
possibly people from the army, then they would lose
their chance of speaking out at the right moment."
Liu says the crisis in the Persian Gulf has given

China an excuse not to address human
the United States wants China's support
arena if military force is deemed necessary
from Kuwait.
That thought was evidently echoed
Bush when he met with Chinese Fore·
Qian Qichen last week and told him
between the two countries could not be
unless China improves its human rights
.The meeting was the first encounter
and any senior Chinese official since
tanks rolled into Tiananmen Square 18
killing hundreds of pro-democracy dem
At the same time, Bush offered to
Iraq as a last effort to avoid military
the Middle East. Iraq responded with
saying Bush had "consistently opposed
expressing his hatred of Arabs and M
those who believe in God and the
values."
Nevertheless, the invitation to talk
Dances with wolves.
No one wants to kill or be killed.
Lo be seen as the bad guy. In reality, we
in wolves' clothing.
Whether on a global or individual le
Lo circle strangers warily, moving a bitfi
back. The dance can be one of inti
negotiation, or one of acceptance and love.
It all depends on how you look at it
For no matter where we are on the
good human beings, the trail leads to
truth.

JEFFREY C. LoBALBO

TOM OBRZUT.•... MANAGING EDITOR
VAUGHN A. SHINKUS ..••• NEWS EDITOR
JOHN McLAUGHLIN ..... FEATURE EDITOR
RAY OTT..... SPORTS EDITOR
ANDREA SIL VI .•.•• COPY EDITOR AND SPORTS LAYOUT
DONNA YEDLOCK ..... PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR
CATHY SLEBODNIK ..... ADVERTISING MANAGER
TOM OBRZUT ..... BUSINESS AND DISTRIBUTION

- This letter is to publicly thank all of the Wilkes
University students who participated in the Oxfam
America "Fast for a World Harvest" event on Thursday,
November 15, 1990. While space does not permit
listing the names of all of the students who took part
MR. TOM BIGLER ..... ADVISOR
in the meal-plan fast through the food service, several
people are deserving of special recognition for their
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS: Ron Rainey Jr., Paul Winarski,
contributions to making this ·year's Oxfam America
Colette Simone, Becky Steinberger, J.R. Rupp, Thomas Wittman
Fast so successful.
Close to $500 was raised to feed hungry people
through
Oxfam America's development work
PUBLICATION GUIDE (1990-91)
throughout the world. This was more than double the
SEPT 13, 20, 27; OCT 18, 25; NOV 1, 8, 15, 29; DEC 6
amount raised last year. I would like to especially
JAN 31; FEB 7, 14, 28; MAR 7, 14, 21; APR 11, 18, 25; MAY 2
thank the members of the Oxfam Fast organizing
committee:
Michele Corbett,(junior); Colette
Elick,(graduate
student); Mary Martino, (coordinator,
EDITORIAL POLICY
Student
Community
Service); and Ned Smith,(liason
THE EDITORIAL REPRESENTS THE COLLECTIVE VIEW OF THE BEACON EDITORIAL STAFF. ALL OTHER VIEWS ARE THOSE OF THE with Interfaith).
Additional people deserving thanks are: everyone at
INDIVI DUAL WRITER. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ARE WELCOMED,
P·&lt;OVIDED THEY ARE NO LONG ER THAN 500 WORDS. LETTERS EX- Morrison Custom Management, Inc ., the Wilkes
CEEDING THIS LENGTH MAY BE EDITED OR REJECTED ON TERMS University food service, especially Dennis
OF SPACE. ALL LETTERS M UST BE SIGNED, AND NAMES WILL NOT Drezeck,(manager), Karen Dula, (secretary), and Tom
BE WITHHELD.
Glaab, (asst. manager); all of the staff in the cafeteria
1. DDRESS 3RD FLOOR, CONYNGHAM STUDENT CENTER,
and SUB; Sue Hritzak, (asst. registrar); Jean Kryeski,
WILKES-BARRE, PA 18766
(head of media services, Farley Library); and Bill
PHONE-- (717) 824-4651, EXT. 2962
Hanigan, (student government president).
Special thanks to the Resident Assistants who
.__
___. signed up fasters in their dorms and the over 250

_________________________

students who signed up for the Fast giv·
300 meals at the cafeteria for which the
was generous enough to contribute a
cost of each meal toward Oxfam's
development work. Also thanks to all
stopped by the tables in Stark Lobby and
Lo make cash contributions and show their
Faculty and administration who were
and offered their support include: Dr.
Breiseth, (president); Dr. Paul Adams, (
student affairs); Dr. Marie Henehan, (prof.
science); Dr. Sam Oberstein, (prof. of
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business admin.); Josephine Fiasc
circulation, library); and Jon Lindgren,
librarian).
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En-Gulf-ed during
the Holiday season

T

he fact that the U.S. is on the brink of war had little or
no impact on me during the weeks before Thanksgiving
break. I heard many stories of how other people's
friends were in the armed services and on their way to the
Gulf. My reaction showed some concern, but I wasn't able to
convey a sense of sadness or sorrow to the magnitude of those
individuals' feelings.
Politics are confusing and often difficult to understand.
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pumping up his ego with every macho speech and tactical
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political stage the world appears upon. During Thanksgiving
break, however, I was seated in the front row as I watched an
actor prepare to take a part on a stage of senseless war. The
actor was a great friend of mine whom I grew up with in my
neighborhood.
I knew that he had enlisted in the Marine Corps about a
- - - - - - - - - - - . year ago, but it never really struck me that he would be a
participant in war.
The day before Thanksgiving, a few of my childhood
friends and I gathered to pitch a game of horseshoes, and my
friend who was headed to the Persian Gulf was there. He
didn't start any conversations about war or fighting. The only
~ things he talked about were some of the hilarious mishaps that
we got into while we were growing up. None of the Marine
macho bull crap was evident as he reflected on our days of fun
and frolic.
I asked him about the Gulf and if he would be going. He
responded," Yea, December 10th." I suddenly froze
momentarily in my train of thought. Something struck a vital
cord of my sensitivity: This was someone I have known for 18
.s.. years and someone I would like to know for the rest of my life.
He will become an actor when he suits up in his Marine
costume. The reason I give the title of actor to him is because
he will become an individual unlike his true personality once he
sees real combat action. George Bush is who I blame. Why is
he sending more troops to the Gulf? I know he has set a
January 15 deadline for Iiaq to leave Kuwait, but it seems
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foreign soil.
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also means in some cases:
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Battlegrounds of the min
By JOHN MCLAUGHLIN
Beacon Feature Editor
As fear and concern continue to mount, the
focus of public attention remains riveted on
American military involvement in the Persian Gulf.
Consequently, many Americans fail to express
concern over the continuing war raging right here in
the United States. The troops involved in this battle
are Vietnam veterans who are afflicted with PTSD:
post-traumatic stress disorder. The battles they
fight are in their minds.
Vietnam. The word alone connotes so many
different things to so many different people. Its
mere mention taps a reservoir of emotion which
varies in volume from person to person.
One man shakes his head in disgust over what
happened in Southeast Asia.
Another looks off into the distance, sadly
remembering his brother whose life was taken in
that far-away land.
A woman's eyes blaze with the fire of anger at
an American government wrapped in infinite red
tape.
A boy smiles, waiting anxiously to hear heroic
stories laced with gore, too young and naive to
know any better.
Yet another man rests his head in his hands,
eyes closed tightly and moist with tears, desperately
trying to find cover or, better yet, an escape from
the battlegrounds in his mind. He is a Vietnam
veteran who is forced to return to the jungles every
day. His ticket back to Vietnam is PTSD.
PTSD is a psychological disorder in which an
individual relives a traumatic event through
recurrent memories, dreams or through a feeling
that he or she is suddenly back in that terrifying
situation. Such a condition is caused by episodes
which are outside the range of usual human
experience including assaults, rape, fires, floods,
earthquakes, accidents, kidnapping, torture ... war.
The list goes on and on.
Books, journals and magazines offer a wealth
of knowledge on the topic of post-traumatic stress
disorder and the Vietnam veteran. However,
sometimes a single person can contain more
information than all the books on PTSD combined,
because that person is animate. That person is real.
That person was there:
Ken Sewatsky, a local resident, has PTSD.
In Vietnam he was stationed at Con Thien, the most
heavily mortared area in Vietnam. American troops
at Con Thien received 12,000 - 18,000 rounds of
mortar and rocket fire every day for three months
straight. Whereas most American troops in
Vietnam took part in five or six major operations
(battles), Ken was involved in over 20. When Ken
set foot on Southeast Asian soil, he was only 18
years old.
At 41 years of age, Ken is a mountain of a man
-just over six feet tall and tipping the scales at 260
pounds. Ken is as gentle and softspoken as he is
big. Yet, looking into his eyes, his deep, dark eyes
that witness~d so much, it is clearly evident that
something slumbers inside of him that should never
be awakened.

On one particular night in April, I had the
honor to stand side by side with Ken and walk back
into the jungles of Vietnam, into his life and into his
PTSD. Ken shared his thoughts and memories:

"It's just the suffering, the
sorrow is what PTSD means
to me."
-

Ken Sewatsky
Vietnam Veteran

"To me it brings back all the memories, the
sorrow, the bad times, the killing. You know, I
feel so bad about the guys who got killed and that's
probably what affected me, part of what affected me
really bad. I think about all the guys we lost and all
the bodies I've carried ... there were times when we
had to match arms and legs, you know, does this
arm go with this body? Or does this leg go with
this leg? It's just the suffering, the sorrow is what
PTSD means to me ... "
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said, 'I need your help,' I would go. I
sounds crazy, but I would still do what I c
guess it's patriotism, I don't know ... "
"When I arrived, it really set in. It
some game I used to play in the woods whe•
12 years old. We used to play 'Pow-I-Got.
this was real. You were gonna die if you
have your shit together .. .''
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"I knew I was there for a purpose
wasn't fighting and killing all these peo
South Vietnam. I was doing it for Ken, sol
get home. I wasn't worried about South V
I was worried about Ken ... "
"I can remember coming home that
seeing
thousands of people with big ban
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course you couldn't see what they said. I
'Wow, we're getting welcomed by all
people!' Everybody was eccstatic. 'Look
welcome!' Then we got off the plane and
sudden it was 'Baby killers, go back!' Th[J
throwing eggs and tomatoes and I
everything, spitting at us ... these were your
turning against you ... "
They took an 18-year-old kid and, in a
of months, I became one of the best, well·
killers the United States could ever put out
couldn't believe boot camp ... every timt
looked at you, they told you that you were g
die .in Vietnam, you fucking scumbag ... I
from an 18-year-old kid that was going to
and riding around in his car to a fucking ·
would fucking kill and kill. And then I comt
and I just fucking killed all these people,
my job and that's it, you'rejinished. You're
killer any more. It's over. Now you go
Ken."

Wounded: many American troops received injuries mental injuries while serving in Vietnam.

"The first time I learned about Vietnam was
my senior year in History class. My teacher was
Mr. Smith. He brought in Time magazines for
everybody. And he said, 'A lot of you guys, this is
what you're going to be facing in the next couple of
years and I just want you to read about it.' To me,
it was like, 'Hey, what do I have to read this shit
for?' I was never really into history but I read it. I
was reading about it and I was like, "You know,
this is really heavy duty.' ... "
"I graduated high school and me and three of
my buddies started talking about going to do our
duty for the country and, you know, there's a war
on and we should do our part. So we joined the
Marines. We went through boot camp together, but
we got split up after that ... "
"That's how I felt then and still feel now.
Even though Vietnam is over and I have a lot of
problems over Vietnam, if a war broke tomorrow
and they were taking guys 40 years old and they

Ken Sewatsky's ordeal is indicative
psychological trauma that followed many Vi
veterans from the menacing jungles ove
their homes in the United States. Veteranss
the war in country, yet many like Ken
thousand times over due to the painful sufti
post-traumatic stress disorder.

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enior
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Ken has been battling PTSD for many
now, but he's been aware of its presence
the past three years. Through therapy, heh
a long way toward recovery, although doct
told him that he will never fully recover.
just have to learn to live with PTSD, as
hundreds of thousands of other afflicted
veterans.
Ken was in the heaviest area of sh
Vietnam. He was also in the heaviest a
spraying of the chemical defoliant, Agent
He earned close to 20 medals, including tw
Heart A wards for shrapnel wounds he re
combat, yet he doesn't wish to be thought
hero. Instead, he wishes only to hear w
Vietnam vets wish to hear, "Thank Yoa
"Welcome Home."
In my eyes, Ken Sewatsky is a hero.
Thank you, Ken.
Welcome home.

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Wilkes pins Penn hard, 29
By RAY OTT
Beacon Sports Editor

WILKES-BARRE-- In Saturday's match with the
University of Pennsylvania, head wrestling coach John Reese
really didn't know what to expect.
What he did know, however, was it would be the first
match between the Colonels and the Quakers ever.
"Having never wrestled Penn before we were a little in
the dark," said Reese. "We did know they had an assistant
coach who was at Oklahoma when they were national
champions."
Reese also knew Penn had been recruiting strong
nationally, witness two starters being ex-Kansas state
champions.
What Reese found out Saturday afternoon at the Marts
Center was the Quakers were no match for the young
Colonels. Wilkes spanked Penn 29-9, as the Quakers tried
to sooth their derriere's all ·the way back to the City of
Brotherly Love.
The Colonels dominated this one almost wire to wire,
winning the first eight matches before dropping the final
two.
If any doubts lingered in the beginning of the match,
Chris Ricard answered them, knocking off Brad Esson, one
of the ex-state champs 7-4.

Next up was the marathon match between Wilkes' Dave
Russo and Paul Schwarzbach. In a bout which exceeded
twenty minutes due to injury, Russo prevailed.
"In the first period Schwarzbach suffered a two inch
gash on his head," said Reese. "The referee had to keep
stopping the match to get him taken care of. He was
bleeding and needed to be taken care of, so that slowed the
_match down."
Mike Froelich continued his dominant ways at the 134
pound weight class by stopping Rick Dabbs, the
Bloomsburg Open champion, and according to Reese, "their
best wrestler." Froelich prevailed 12-8, upping his record to
4-0.
At 142, Freshman Mike Evans beat the other Kansas
state champ, Gonz Medina, 8-3.
In the most exciting match of the afternoon, Jason Eike '
squeaked past Shawn Seagreabes 10-9.
The match saw Seagreabes jump out to a 4-0 lead only
to have Eike reel off 7 straight for a 7-4 lead.
"With thirty seconds left the score was tied at eight,"
said Reese. "Jason then let him up with 12 seconds left and
he was winning 9-8 and it looked like Jason was through.
But Jason got a two point takedown with one second
remaining, it was unbelievable."
The 158 pound bout saw Anthony Guidi stay unbeaten
with a 5-3 win over Henry Franklin.

In th e 167 pound match, Steve Desanus
stayed in bed. It was one of those days, as
scored a technical fall, 16-1.
Neal, who improved to 4-0, has been n
spectacular thus far.
"Merrel is just wrestling with all kinds Ii
right now," said Reese.
Charlie Keyes didn't do too bad at 177
pinned a shell-shocked Josh Horrell at 00:59
period.
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first real dual match so we needed that one."
The next five days will be a crucial
Colonels, as they travel to Navy Friday nigh~
Saturday at 7:30, then seek revenge at Ithacaoo
"These three matches will tell us a IOI,'
"Navy is the defending Eastern champions,
and Ithaca is the two time defending national
Come Wednesday morning, Reese will
answers.

Colonels drop two heartbreake
By RONALD D. RAINEY
Beacon Sports Writer

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out-rebounded both FDU-Mad1son and Messiah, they shot well at the foul line, and went 10-14
from three-point land against Messiah.
In short, they did everything in their last two games except win.
The Colonels have now lost three straight M.A.C. games, bringing their record to 2-3 in the
conference and 2-5 overall. The recent losses have not deterred Rainey.
" , "I've never seen a Wilkes team work this hard and not come up with a victory," said Rainey.
Im proud of the way we have played in the last two games."

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75-73. Against F.D.U. the Colonels took one of the best teams in the conference to the final
seconds before Jeff Gregory missed a baseline jump shot at the buzzer.
On Monday night, the Colonels fell to Messiah by just two points. After jumping out to 10-2
and 19-4 leads, the Colonels were not able to hold on to a four-point halftime lead. The Colonels
chances were hampered when two starters were not in the game in the final minutes. Freshman
Chris Patackis sprained an ankle in practice Sunday and missed the game, while captain Ray Ott
was injured during the game diving after a loose ball.
Ott, who may miss this weekend's tournament at Allentown, spoke about the losses.
"We are doing a good job putting ourselves in positions to win gai:nes, but we are not finishing
it off," said Ott. "Hopefully we will get some breaks and start winning the close games, it's
important that we start getting some wins and developing a winning attitude."
Against Messiah, the Colonels were led by a quartet of backcourt players as Ott, Gregory, Eric
Lawson, and Jim Burke all scored in double figures.

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take on undefeated Alvemia on Friday at 8:30. Rainey is optimistic about this weekend.
. "If";~ play as ha:d as we did in these last two games, we should do fine this weekend," said
Ramey. We are gettmg much better as a team because with every game our young players receive
more valuable playing experience."
After this weekend tournament, the Colonels will be off until the Colonel Classic on December
28 and 29. With a twenty day break· for the hard-working Colonels, a tournament title may help
them forget about the tough road losses suffered in the past week.
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For Evans, who is in his twelfth year of hitting
the mats, there is a little extra incentive to be
wrestling at Wilkes. With the exception of his
immediate family, Evans' entire family is from the
Kingston area.
· "Having my family close to me and knowing
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to Wilkes."
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Vol. 43 No.11

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WILKES UNIVERSITY'S WEEKLY

Jan. 31,1991

r will earmark graduates' generation
end tomorro w .... Crises bring fo rth
leadership-- and this present conflict will be
no exception. Be prepared."
and relatives looked on as 104
Former Wilkes president;-Dr. Francis J.
nts received their diplomas, Michelini was present at the ceremony to
of the stage and into the future deliver the keynote address and to receive a
yat Winter Commencement honorary doctorate of science. Michelini
held the position of president at a time when
to an audience which packed Wilkes was struggling through its own
Dickson Darte Center, President crisis, the flood from Hurricane Agnes in
Breiseth was quick to caution 1972.
Upon conferring the degree, Breiseth
g students to be aware of the
praised "Dr. Mike" for his years of service to
events half a world away."
had been thinking that you both the college and the Commission for
on your own way towards Independent Colleges and Universities, from
11d personal objectives without which he recently retired after serving as
RECESSIONAL- Dr. Francis Michelini, Dr. George Waldner, President Breiseth
for national or international president for fifteen years.
and Chairman Richard Ross lead graduates following Winter Convocation.
dunk again," he said.
stressed the important position
"It remains to your Wilk.es University
Wiping the reminiscent tears from his
As the graduation ceremony neared its
g students will maintain in to hail you for a job without parallel in the eyes, Michelini recalled a less cheerful day in
completion, Michelini left the graduates with
among members of a "global history of higher education," Breiseth said. the Darte Center, when flood waters had
a final word of advice, "Only you, nobody
"You led students, staff, faculty, trustees, and filled the then newly built auditorium to its
else, can address the issues and problems that
going to define your generation community to help Wilkes College rise from middle rows. "If I told you I wasn't
make you the human being that you are ....
what is happening right now, the mud stronger and more confident to face emotional I'd be lying through my teeth," he
You've paid your money, you've got your
pescnt conflict should blessedly its promising future."
admitted.
choices."

rsthand look at war
i resident talks about crisis

Gulf cri sis becomes a
re ality for Wilkes reservists
By VAUGHN SHINKUS
Beacon News Editor

y, the Middle East
wld away from the
environment here at
at least one student,
desert sand isasclose
1ews reports which
lhe evening newscasts.
Ireson knows the
as well as most of us
· Square. Her family
m Ras Tanura, _Saudi

lhe last 14 years.
most students, Samantha
morned back 10 school
Christmas break. Her trip
ver, took her to a
which was just days away

with Operation Desert
ring its third week,
IS concerned for the well
her father, who still
1)1 far from the Kuwaiti

Samantha Ires on
missiles and thinking they were
just there for propaganda. I didn't
think they'd be used. "
As the coordinator of project
"Sandy Claus," Samantha carried
back about 600 letters to U.S.
soldiers, in addition to the near
2000 that she mailed in
conjunction with other program
members.
Because of her direct
involvement in "Sandy_ Claus,"
Samantha was able to deliver many
of the lcllers personally, which
gave her a good sense of troop
attitude.
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The reality of war hit home
during the holiday break, as 15
Wilkes reservists were called to
duty in support of Operation Desert
Storm.
The breakdown of those
summoned to serve ranges from
freshmen, part time, nontraditional, and masters degree
students to faculty member Henry
Steuben.
In accordance with the Family
Educational Rights and Privacy
Act of 1974, the University is
unable to release the names of those
students who have been called.
Before leaving for active duty,
the students were asked to contact
the Student Affairs office to make
neccessary arrangements in
securing their educational future.
Student Affairs Dean Jane LampeGroh met with many of the students
to advise them about their
academic status, financial aid, and
housing concerns.
According to Lampe, those
called expressed little emotion and

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to representthe United States in the
Gulf war. "The students that I
talked to were very confident,
calm, and purposeful in their
approach to their duty," she said.
Some of the student soldiers
have been sent to join U.S. military
forces already in Saudi Arabia. Still
others will depart in the upcoming
weeks,
after
completing
specialized training.
This drastic change in lifestyle
seemingly has not affected many of
the students. According to Lampe,
"For young people whose lives
have been turned upside down,
their composure was outstanding,"
she said .
Lampe also expressed concern
for
the threat of chaotic

demonstrations, like the rally
which took place earlier this month
at King's College.
Wilkes will not attempt to
supress peaceful demonstrations,
providing they do not hamper
normal University operations.
"Wilkes policy concerning
demonstrations advocates the
resolution of differences in an
orderly manner. No demonstration
must be allowed to interfere with a
person's ability to access the
institution," Lampe said.

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rallies for Martin Luther King Day

By JEFFREY C. LOBALBO
Beacon Editor
WILKES-BARRE In
celebration of Martin Luther
King's 62nd birthday, Wilkes
University, in partnership with the
Martin Luther King Committee for
Social Justice hosted a service of
prayers, songs, and speeches at the
Center for Performing Arts on
Sunday, January 20, 1991.
The keynote speaker of the
afternoon was Rev. Debra Moody,
Director of the Ethnic Corporation
and Institutional Ministries of the
Pennsylvania Council of Churches
in Harrisburg.
Moody is a graduate of Drew
University, Oxford University, has
a Ph.D. candidate at Drew
University, and a Masters Degree
in philosophy.

Moody spoke mostly about
King's famous book titled "Why
We Can't Wait Any Longer." She
indicated that King wrote to clearly
depict the 400 year wait blacks had
to endure before gaining any hope
of freedom. King also contended
that the blacks' non-violence and
disobedience would worked for
awhile, but he warned that if blacks
did not get their freedom soon,
violence would break out in all cities.
Moody went on to speak about
the homeless blacks in the
cities."All people have a right to
have a place they can call home,"
said Moody.
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"I couldn't think of a better
way to celebrate my birthday than
to speak about Martin Luther
King,"Moodysaid. "The world has
not become a better place to live,"
she said. "As long as we have dif-

ferences of race, the world will tear
itself apart, as in the Persian Gulf
Crisis."
"It's ironic that the birthday of
Martin Luther King was also the
deadline for Saddam Hussein in the
Persian Gulf," said Rev. James
Doyle, King's College and Chairman of the Programming Committee. who gave the welcome.
Acting as moderator for the
service was Vera Comish, of Penn
StateLehmanCampus. "We should
all pray for the justice that King
wanted, she said."
As an added attraction, the
Community Choir, under the direction of Roosevelt Newton, performed several gospel songs which
moved the audience to the point of
clapping and singing. The highlight of the program came in the
choir's rendition of "We Shall
Overcome."

The Martin Luther King Committee was founded to "create an
active organization of concerned
citizens in order to preserve basic
rights and liberties for all; to encourage and work for human dignity, social justice, equal opportunity, and civil rights."
Other members taking part in
the celebration included Rev. Wallace Smith, Pastor, Mt. Zion Baptist
Church, Wilkes-Barre; Commissioner Frank Crossin, Rabbi Moshe
Yerkes, Ohav Zedek, WilkesBarrc; Kenneth Burnett, REACH
program; Allan Zellner, Wilkes
faculty member; Rev. Anita J.
Ambrose, Executive Director of the
Wyoming Valley Council of
Churches; Beverly Collins, member of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church;
Wilkes-Barre; and Rev. Cordelia
Brown, pastor of the Forst United
Methodist Church, Wilkes-Barre.

Service brings the desert a little closer
By NICOLETTE YEVICH
Beacon Staff Writer
Wilkes' Regional Computer
Resource Center has instituted a
new exclusive program which will
enable students and community
members to instantaneously send
mail to troops stationed in the
Persian Gulf.
An electronic mail system has
been installed which can send a
letter in less than ten hours, as
opposed to the weeks it is likely to
take through the conventional mail
system.
"Letters from Home" was
creared as part of a joint effort
between General Electric, Pitney
Bowes and the United States Air
Force.
Anne Kilyanek, student
coordinator of "Letters from
Home" began the program at
Wilkes after hearing of it through
AppleLink services.
"It started as a tiny project and
grew into something big," she said.

Anne Kilyanek sends a "Letter from Home"
It is preferred that letters be
typed directly onto the computers
located in the computer center,
however, type-written letters may
be submitted at a box at the security
desk Stark Leaming Center.

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By MISSY MARGUS
Beacon Staff Writer

Master's in Business
tion (MBA) is more
another graduate degree.
It's an opportunity
who are employed ful
lain a Masters Degree ·
promising their work
Weekend MBA program
program of its kind in
Pennsylvania.
Theodore Engel,
School of Business,
Public Policy predicts
gram will appeal to a
within a 100 mile radius
Therefore, the program
an image enhancer
. University.
"This program
Wilkes University's ·
broader market. It's as
Wilkes as it is for those
MBA," said Engel.
According to Engel,
gram has already a
fifty inquiries since ts
nouncement on January
"The spring sessioai
time for promoting lhc
program in surrounding
tees," said Engel.
Weekend MBA
begin in the fall of 1991
will beoffercdevery thild
of the fall, spring and
semesters. In order to
MBA in two years, an
must complete two
credits) each trimesier.
Another interesting
the Weekend MBA

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For further information
contactAnneK.ilyanekatext. 5234.

Saturday

lRHC/CC Dinner Dance, Rumours
GRE Test
8th annual Colonel Novice Speech
Tourney - 7 a.m. - 7 p.m., SLC
Wrestling - Rutgers
Women's B'ball - Lycoming, 6 p.m.
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ng social and econents," he said.
k!ieves that Iraq is
as a result of its
wiili Iran, and has the
IO withstand Allied

Dr Ashim Basu
"On the other hand," he added,
"Iraq has never confronted troops·
and fire power of this magnitude,
with the United States and it's allies
in the Persian Gulf."
For the remainder of the Desert
Storm crisis, Dr. Basu will be a
resource person for WILK and

•
•

WKRZ 98.5 FM.
Dr. Wagiha Taylor, Professor
of Economics, is president of the
local Arab American Association.
She came to America from Egypt
thirty years ago and still travels to
Egypt at least once a year.
Taylor, who still has family in

the Middle East, is concerned about
the effect the war will have upon her
native land.
"Since war broke out, I have
been keeping in close contact with
my family," she said.
"The recent oil spill was really
an unfortunate action, and I think

Will they attack Iraq

M- Israeli Defense Minister Moshe
Tuesday that Israel would retaliate for
atlacks within a month if Allied forces
able to halt them by then.
ge marked the first time a specific time
suggested for retaliating against Iraq,
did not say what response his country

·on ... will not last for two months (or)
month," he said on Israeli television.
d:!y, Arens offered Israel the best news of
a/Iraq's Sukhoi-24 attack bombers - the
ile to deliver chemical warheads against
among the planes landing in Iran.
i-24s are state-of-the-art Soviet craft
a terrain avoidance system that would
IO skim across Jordan and into Israel
ik:1ection.
, the news only added to a growing
lhal Saddam Hussein is reaching the stage
and soon might fulfill his promise to
ing deadlier than the Scuds he's been
nation the last 12 days.
day, a new radio station in Baghdad of Battles Radio - has been vowing that
is heading Israel's way.
saying, 'Here it comes, here comes the
said Dore Gold, who directs the foreign

Monday

Dr. Mahmoud Fahmy

Dr. Wagiha Taylor

that it doesn't serve any peaceful
purpose. If it does anything, I think
it will harm Saddam Hussein in the
long run," said Taylor.
Taylor recommends that
students stay abreast of the current
world climate.
"Read as much as you can and
make sure you are part of the global
picture," she said.
Basu agrees. "Students must
first understand and study other
cultures and secondly, they must
constantly think through a method
of resolving conflicts
nonviolently."
Both Dr. Um_id Nejib, Dean of
the School of Science and
Engineering, and Dr. Mahmoud
Fahmy, Dean of Graduate Affairs
and Continuing Education, have
also been called upon for their expert opinions concerning the war.
Both appeared on WBRE TV-28
when the Gulf war broke out in early
January.

desk at the Jaffe Center for Strategic Studies in Tel
Aviv, Israel. "And people have learned now that they
have to take these things seriously. I think it's
obvious that in the last day or two the government has
been trying to prepare us for a non-conventional
attack."
That suggests something biological or chemical.
Experts still regard a nuclear attack as extremely
unlikely.
Israel's government this week has been issuing
warnings about growing public complacency over use
of scaled rooms and gas masks during air-raid alerts.
The government adopted regulations making it a
violation to be on the streets before an all-clear is
sounded, and citations are being issued to people who
fail to carry their gas masks.
Brig. Gen. Nachman Shai, the defense spokesman
known as "the national Valium" because of his calm
presence on the airwaves during missile attacks,
toughened his tone during Monday night's alert. He
kept the alert in effect longer than usual and blistered
those who ventured out early.
"Apparently, some of you are quite interested in
committing suicide. Please do it elsewhere," he said.
With the Sukhoi-24s apparently out as a means of
delivering chemicals, attention shifted Tuesday to the
threat of an attack by the Mirage F-ls, which Iraq used
for long-range bombing missions in its war with Iran.
During that war, Iraq mastered aerial refueling of
the F-ls and struck at Iranian targets as far as 650
miles away.

Tuesday
CC Meeting, 11 :45 a.m.
Bio Club Meeting, 11 a.m.

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Chemical attacks by Scud missiles are still considered unlikely. Iran
has never used them for that, and few experts believe they have the
technology to trigger distribution of gas above ground.
But "it's certainly not beyond Iran's technical means," said Gold.
"They may have achieved it in the months before the war began, and we're
just not aware of it."
(Richard Price wri1es for USA TODAY.)

□

NATIVE, cont. p.1

"During Christmas, troop
moral was understandably lowthe men were bored sitting there not
knowing what was going to
happen," she said.
As the deadline approached,
however, the soldiers became
increasingly more anxious. Before
leaving on January 12, Samantha
noticed a significant difference.
"Moral is high," she said.
In light of this, Samantha
stressed the importance of stateside
backing of the war.
"They hear the same news we
do, so it's important that we keep up
our support."
The news that we do see often
exceeds safe, ethical standards, in
her opinion. "I think the networks

Wednesday

Resident Assistant Applications
due at RLO by 4:30 p.m.
SG Meeting, 6:30 p.m.

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are showing too much," she said.
This is not to say that she
supports censorship, however. In
fact, Samantha can recall times
during holiday break when her
interest in photography nearly got
her into trouble.
"I was taking pictures of
civilians waiting in line for
gasmasks.... they (Arab-American
officials) got really uptight about
that."
Although "Sandy Claus" is
now successfully over, Samantha
has not stopped her supportive
campaign.
"I encourage those who
received return letters to continue
their correspondence with troop
members."

Thursday

Faculty Meeting, 11 a.m., SLC 101
BACCHUS Meeting, 11 a.m.
IRHC Meeting, 11 :15 a.m.
WUPB Meeting, 11 :30 a.m.

�PAGE4

JAN, 31,1991

Sometimes we n
to fight for pea
ednesday, January 16, 1991 was the first day
era in American history. The United State~
allies, attacked Iraq and its hostage nation, Ku
forces used methods including bombing to destroy
Iraqi military establishments as possible while doing
to not hit civilian areas.

199

Since then, the war has gone on with steady
with few allied casualties. No one knows what
impending assault will bring. There is, however, a
right in our own back yard; the protests from
wanting peace and demanding that we bring our
The protests against the Vietnam War in the!
and early 1970's have been referred to as the second
- by some current writers and newscasters. This war
won't be as drawn out as the Vietnam War, but
dissension aimed towards the government can be c
war.
The Vietnam protests happened mainly becau
men were being killed, and the United States prob
business being over there anyway. In this war, the
want the troops home, but their reasons for being
the war are all wrong. Everywhere you look ina
protesters, you see signs that say "No Blood for Oil!,
other related statement. As it turns out, according
news report, the United States receives only 11% of
the Middle East, so the troops are definitely not th
the oil.
RE
The truth of the matter is that Saddam Huss ·
provocation, attacked a smaller, weaker natioa
resources, military arsenal, etc., just like Hitler
Eastern Europe, and raped the nation of all its we
United Nations and U.S. had simply ignored and
Hussein may have attempted to conquer Saudi Ara
Iran, and possibly Israel. As a result, Europe, who
60% of its oil from the Middle East, would be at the
HIS oil prices. With the money Hussein received fi
sales, he would buy more weapons and would ha
even more dangerous than before.
The sanctions weren't working too well eith
refused to close its border, so \!le Iraqis may ha
pipeline.
Also remember that the military was not sent·
immediately after the August 2nd invasion. For
months, the U .N. nations tried to resolve the resoluri
luck. Even the other Arab nations had no luck in
Hussein from Kuwait. They even stated that Hus
bully that needed to be dealt with.
Also remember that the men and women who
for military service knew the risks involved. Theyk
the day they signed up. Just remember; sometimes
needed to preserve the peace.

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JAN.31,1991

'Super years' ahead for America
By BRIAN MALINA
Beacon Staff Writer
Noted columnist Richard Reeves relied on
both serious commentary and humorous
anecdotes as he presented his lecture "The
Berlin Wall and Beyond" to an attentive
audience Tuesday evening in the Dorothy
Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts.
Reeves, an accomplished author and
columnist, is regarded as one of the leading
commentators on both national and
international affairs. While living in E1,1rope
and Asia for the past few years, Reeves has
reported from more than forty countries in that
time.
Besides his extensive travelling, Reeves
has appeared in nine television films and has
won several of American television's major
documentary film awards including the
Emmy, the Columbia-Dupont Award, and the
George Foster Peabody Award.
Reeves has also written seven books
including the best-selling Convention and
American Journey: Traveling with Tocqueville
in Search of Democracy in America, and his
column appears twice weekly in more than
160 newspapers.
A former chief correspondent for The
New York Times, he has also served as editor
of Esquire and New York magazines. Along
with writing pieces for The New Yorker

magazine, Reeves is currently working on a
biography of John F. Kennedy.
Throughout the course of his speech,
Reeves touched on many different subjects
including the Berlin Wall, the progress of the
·cold war, and the state of American society.
As Reeves began to address the issue of
the Berlin Wall, he stated that the building of
the Wall was beneficial to America at that
specific period during the cold war.
Reeves expressed his belief that President
John F. Kennedy knew about the building of
the Wall prior to its execution, but he allowed
it to proceed because, according to Reeves, "It
would be the beginning of the end of
Communism."
The eventual crumbling of the Berlin Wall
did help to bring about a final end to the cold
war. Reeves, however, believes that its falling
will give rise to much political disruption and
bloodshed until the governments of the new
fledging democracies are firmly established.
Reeves then continued to lecture on the
current status of American society. Contrary
to the beliefs of many others, Reeves feels that
America is not in a state of social decline, but
rather, that it is on an upward trend.
·
"America is experiencing a siily mid-life
crisis," said Reeves. He attributes this
"crisis" to the fact that many Americans feel "it
is not enough that I succeed, but that my
friends must fail."

Richard Reeves addresses the audience Tuesday evening

Reeves suggested that this mentality coupled
apparent economic success of countries like Japan
the widespread belief that America is declining.
Reeves feels that although there may be hard ·
for the younger generations, America is "heading t
years." He also believes that American society will
prosper because "for every one person who stumbles,
ten ready to take his place."

Seeking help in stressful times
By ANDREA SILVI
Beacon Feature Editor
WILKES-BARRE- With the recent
developments in the Persian Gulf, many
young people are concerned about the
possibility of a military draft, and they are also
confused about their rights and responsibilities
if a draft should be instituted.
Fortunately, the Interfaith Resource
Center for Peace and Justice in coordination
with the Wilkes Interfaith Fellowship has
developed a program which will help to ease
the fears and apprehensions some young
people may have concerning the Gulf war.
A group of volunteers have established a
military counseling service which is aimed
directly at those people who have questions
concerning their military responsibilities.
The center offers materials .explaining
suc_h aspects of military service as the draft,
enlistment, delayed entry program, active duty
reserves, ana draft classifications such as
conscientious objector, hardship, medical, and
student.
According to Selective Service
procedures, the first people to be called in the
event of a draft would be men who are in the
calendar year of their 20th birthday.

This would mean that if a draft were to
begin this year, men born in 1971 would be
called to serve before any other age group.
Not only does the center provide
resources· for students with apprehensions
concerning the possibility of a draft, but it also
offers a wide range of information for young
people who are considering the military as a
career possibility.
According to Ned Smith, liaison to the
Interfaith Fellowship at Wilkes, although the
center advocates a peaceful resolution to the
Gulf crisis, the volunteers involved in the
military counseling and information services
are not trying to influence a young person
concerning whether or not the war is just.
Instead, the center hopes to provide an
individual with enough information to come to
a well thought out conclusion.
"The current crisis in the Gulf has come to
be a life and death situation, and people
should be provided with enough input to make
a well-informed decision concerning their own
possible involvement in the war," Smith said.
Smith has spoken to inany Wilkes
students and their families in the past few
months concerning their options in the event
of a draft which includes ways to become a
conscientious objector.

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thcr way
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A conscientious obJector is defined by the
anyone whose moral, ethical, or religious beliefs o
to participation in war in any form.
Anyone who has questions concerning the
Service System and related military issues can either
center at 823-9977 or stop by the Interfaith Resource
Peace and Justice at 68 South Franklin St.

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7

e you conc_erned a draft will be
titllted in ·response to the war?
/

Senior
don't want to waste the
and ahalf years of my

Wilkes education.

Jadi Willison
Sophomore
Yes, because I have a lot of
friends and family members of
drafting age.

Gina Costanzo
Junior
Yes, I'm concerned because I'll
miss my brother when he goes.

Tony Tac
Senior
No, because I don't think it will
last that long.

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Dave Unzicker and Kevin
Curry
Freshmen
No, we're not concerned, but if
drafted, we would serve our
country to the best of our abilities.

Senior
Ilhink we have enough
111d reserves that we won't
need it.

Louis Leeds
Freshman
Yes, I'm concerned because I'm
just about to wrestle off Dcaron
Tufi,mkjian for the varsity
heavyweight spot.

Terry Elias
Junior
Yes, I'm concerned because I feel
bad for the guys who wish to
finish their educations.

Joe Barr
Senior
Ycs, because I hate sand.

Tommy Doughty
Senior
Yes, I'm concerned, but I think
we're doing the right thing, and if
it comes down to it, I'll go.

�JAN.31,1991

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Area theater performances lit up19
1990 was a very successful year for area theater.
Both college and community theater had a lot to offer.
Many aspects of local theater improved over the course
of the year, and there were many performances which
simply lit the stage. It was a tough decision, but here
are the results of my first annual local theater awards:

Best Set Design: John Farley Swanson for "Blue
Window" (Wilkes University)
Best Costumes: Tie: Jane Tomassetti for "Lion in
Winter" (Showcase); Andrea Vonada for "The Merry
Wives of Windsor" (Wilkes University)
MUSICALS:

Best Musical: "Camelot" (Music Box DinnerTheater)
Best Actor: Bruce Phair as King Arthur in
"Camelot" (Music Box)
Best Actress: Andrea Petrosky as Mary in "Jesus
Christ Superstar" {Liule Theater)
Best Sum)Qrting Actor: Tie: Dorrance Daniels as
Pellinore in "Camelot" (Music Box); Joe Salsburg as
Ben Franklin in "1776" {Showcase)
Best Sul)porting Actress: Donna Dickinson as
Abigale Adams in "1776" (Showcase)
Best Director: Andrew Giant-Linden for
DRAMAS:
"Camelot" (Music Box)
Best Set Design: Joe Sheridan for "Jesus Christ
Best Play: Wilkes University's production of
Superstar" {Little Theater)
"Blue Window"
Best Costumes: Mary Dower and K.D. Love for
Best Actor: Joseph Ristagno as Henry II in "Lion _
"Camelot" (Music Box)
in Winter" (Showcase Theater)
Best Actress: Tie: Diane Yenason as Queen
Eleanor in "Lion in Winter" (Showcase); Kim
Considering how difficult these decisions were, it
Silverman as Nurse Ratched in "One Flew Over the is only fair that I should list some other outstanding
Cuckoo's Nest" {LittleTheater)
achievements for honorable mention:
Jack Gibbons as Father Farley in "Mass Appeal"
Best Suimorting Actor: Jason Delcampe as
Griever in "Blue Window" {Wilkes University)
(Showcase); Howard Smith as Bromdon in "Cuckoo's
Best Sul)porting Actress: Kay McClintock as Nest" {Little Theater); Joan Mitchell as Fonsia in "The
Ouieser in "Steel Magnolias" {Showcase)
Gin Game" (Showcase); Chrissy Brunnock as Boo in
Best Director: Jane Tomassetti for "Steel "Blue Window" (Wilkes University); Dorriss Miller
Magnolias" (Showcase)
Rumbell as Clairee in "Steel Magnolias" (S~owcase);

BEST ACTOR: Joseph Ristagno (left) as Henry D

in Winter"
Joe Sheridan as Pilate in "Jesus Christ Superstar" {Lillie
Anderson as The Prince in "Unsinkable Molly Brown" (M ·
Jim Miller's Set Design for "The Real Inspector Hound" .
Dr. Michael O'Neill's Direction of "Blue Window" (Wilkes
Joe Ristagno's Direction of "Mass Appeal" (Showcase).

NEXT WEEK'S STAGE DOOR: A Tribute to Rex

'Balance' comes to Sordoni Galle
By CAROLYN DOUGLAS
Beacon Staff Writer
WILKES-BARRE- Wilkes University's Sordoni Art
Gallery has always been on the cutting edge of the art world.
The gallery has presented many first-class shows in the past,
and the current exhibit is no exception.

THE BEACON/Dale Nat
A sampling of some "Balance and Assembly"

"Balance and Assembly: Lee Levine and
Shawn Dulaney" has been on display in the
gallery since January 20th and will continue
through February 24th. This dynamic exhibit
is the product of two very talented artists and
consists of both sculptures and paintings.
Lee Levine, an architect and large-scale
ceramic sculptor, founded the STUDIO in
Jul)t.~ 1986. This renovated warehouse
provides an environment in which artists can
develop both architectural and sculptural
projects.
Levine's works have been on exhibit
throughout the northeastern United States,
especially New York and New Jersey. According to Levine, his ceramic and
cement forms represent both physical and
geographic growths and transformations
which define our world.
Shawn Dulaney, and artist who lives and
works in New York, has studied art in
Toronto, England, and California.
She claims that her painting process is a
truly spontaneous activity because she never ·
can tell what image will emerge on her canvas.
"I don't know the paintings when I first paint
them," Dulaney said.
Jean Adams, Assistant Director of the
Sordoni Gallery, organized the event and has
a great deal of respect for the abilities of both
artists.
"I was impressed with Lee's work,
energy, and dedication to his art. I told him
we would have a showing of his work and

asked him if he knew someone
would be compatible with his. He
Shawn Dulaney," Adams comme
Adams says that the resp
showing has been extremely favo
"Everyone I have heard from
the abilities of the artists. Some
love the works, while others app
the time and dedication which
art."
Although a reception and di
both artists was held on January
exhibit will still be on display unbl
24th for anyone who wishes to ex
works of these talented artists.
When asked if she would I'
these two very talented artists
gallery, Adams responded positi
said that the gallery must also
other artists' works as well.
"There are so many qualified
we should expose as many as we
public," Adams said.
The public will have a ch
many different forms of art at the
next few months. Upcoming e
gallery will include two sets
exhibitions from March 2nd to
and March 16th to March 24th;
photographs from the 1930's by
Walker Evans and Dorothea Lange
6th to May 5th; and a selection of
regional private collections from
June 16th.

P.

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JAN.31,1991

w Rumours?
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Although Rumours has been
the host to many dances and activities in past semesters, students can
expect even more events this semester.
Programming Board, Commuter Council, Inter-Residence
Hall Council (IRHC), and Circle K
are just a few of the groups planning
numerous activities which will take
place in Rumours. These events
include a Battle of the Bands, a
Beach Party, a Dance-a-thon, and
numerous comedians and dances.
In the meantime, you can party
at Rumours every Wednesday
night from 8:30 until 12:00, and
Sunday night from 8:00 until 11 :00.
Admission is free for the first week,
and there will be a cover charge of
SI for all other events.
Special performances and events happening at Rumours in the
future will be advertised
throughout the campus.

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its support

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displayed their support for our troops in the
Middle East by tying yellow ribbons around
various objects on campus and by flying the
American flag. These pictures are just two
examples of the patriotism and support
students, faculty, and staff have shown
throughout the crisis. The above picture
depicts a yellow ribbon tied around a post
outside Weckesser Hall, while the photo to the
right displays the patriotism of students who
decided to hang the American flag outside
their dorm.

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by Ronald D. Rainey
Beacon Sports Writer

THE BEACON/Dale Nat

Senior guard Jim Burke looks for an open teamate.

The Wilkes University basketball team has hit
hard times of late. The Colonels record stands at 5-13
overall and 3-8 in the MAC. And just when it looked
like the Colonels might put a streak together the team
dropped a contest to the Drew University Rangers
Monday night at the Marts Center.
The Colonels lost to Drew in overtime 83--78.
The loss came on the heals of an 80-61 thrashing the
Colonels gave the Delaware Valley Aggies last
Saturday. The victory over the Aggies snapped an
eight game losing streak for Wilkes. Senior guard
Eric Lawson scored 25 points in the win to lead the
Colonels. The victory in Doylestown was an
important MAC win for the Colonels after losing
tough games in the past two weeks to rivals King's
and Scranton.
The game swung back and fourth for thirty
eight minutes until Drew took a four point lead. This
inspired the Colonels, however.With just eleven
seconds left in regulaation, Ray Ottpushcd the ball up
court with the Colonels down three. The senior
captain found an open John Harlan, who launched a
three-pointer with six seconds remaining in the
ballgame, and to the delight of the Marts Center
crowd, he canned it.

Small guy goes high
By HARRY BLAUVELT
Apple College Information Network

In a big man's game, where 7-footers are the
measuring stick, diminutive point guard Keith
"Mister" Jennings has East Tennessee State
standing tall.
Only 5-7, he is the Buccaneers' biggest threat,
the catalyst for coach Alan LeForce's team. He is
the Bucs' little big man.
"I've sometimes wondered what it would be
like to be 6-2," says Jennings, who dunked last
year in a pickup game.
"If he'd been 6-2, we'd never have gotten
him," says LeForce, whose No.12 Bucs (16-2)
defeated Marshall 99-88 Monday night. "He's a
once-in-a-lifetime player."
Jennings averages 18.6 points a game. He
leads the USA in three-point field goal percentage
(70.5), is No.6 in assists (8.1), 10th in free-throw
percentage (88.9) and 16th in steals (3.1).
Last Saturday, Jennings scored 28 points,
with six assists, three rebounds and two steals in
the Bues' 97-66 victory against Virginia Military
Institute.
"Have you ever seen a 5-7 kid dominate a
game like that?" asked VMI coach Joe Cantafio,
whose team plays in the Southern Conference,
along with East Tennessee State. "I can't wait for
Mister (a senior) to graduate."
Jennings has been called "Mister" since he
was 6. At a little league football draft, after
ignoring his father's calls to leave, his dad
snapped, "Mister, get your butt over here."

Jennings came to ETSU from Culpeper (Va.)
High, where he was a four-season starter for coach
Billy Thornhill.
In his sophomore season, with seconds left,
Jennings stole the ball and dribbled the length of
the court for a game-clinching layup against The
Citadel in the conference tournament.
"Without tl}at play, we wouldn't have gotten ·
to the NCAA tournament," says LeForce.
This season, after the Bucs' 88-79 loss to
No.6 Arizona (16-3) in game two, 6-11 Greg
Dennis broke his foot in practice. Jennings has
picked up some of the scoring slack.
"Jennings creates so many problems," says
Arizona coach Lute Olson. "It's unusual to see a
guy that good a shooter who is also such a good
penetrator."
Although the Bucs stumbled a week ago
against Tennessee-Chattanooga, they have
registered some satisfying wins, including James
Madison and Cincinnati on the road.
But most impressive: 94-91, at home against
North Carolina State before a school-record
12,240 at Memorial Center.
"I think he is the most underrated point guard
in the nation," says North Carolina State guard
Chris Corchiani. "He does it all and makes it
look easy."
Jennings would like to play in the National
Basketball Association. There is precedent for
little men, namely Charlotte's Tyrone Bogues,
5-3, and Atlan~•s Spud Webb, 5-7.

Ott, who had eleven assists in the
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or 24 feet, his man kind of sagged hi
probably scared to foul or didn't think he
it. But he did, and we didn't take adv
getting a second chance in overtime. rou
many second chances so it really hurt."
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offense in the overtime period and the Col
five points.
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game. Then, on Wenesday February 5th Ill
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ents. At AlCtcd University, the Lady
turcd the first place trophy. Lorrie
voted MVP while Krista Zoka and Jodie
town, the women finished second and
111d Denise Carson were named to the
team.
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n and Zoka made the all-tournament
remarkable obstacle these women have
!hat they are under the direction of a new
assistant coach Mary Jo Hromchak has
thereins of head coach and has brought
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about the former Wilkes standout's
basketball just look at their credentials.
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fourteen years and has seen the program
each year. She was a member of the
team which holds the record for most
and is listed among the top ten career
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is also among the top ten leading scorers for Wilkes.
The Lady Colonels lost thier leading scorer from
last year, Nicloe Kovaleski. Plus, they only have
nine players on the team, makicm it impossible to
play five-on-five at practice. Then why arc the Lady
Colonels doing so well?
Currently they arc ranked second in the MAC
boasting an overall record of 13-6, 3-2 MAC-NW'.
Could thicr success be contributed to the fact that
Wilkes has several players listed among the leaders of
the MAC in indi victual statistics? Or is it because
they have four players averaging double digits every
game?
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On January 19, 1991, individual statistics were
pu~.lishcd by th~ Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC).
Juruor center Krista Zoka was third in rebounding with
an average of of 11.2 rpg, which now now has her
24th in the country among Division III players. Zoka
leads the team in scoring with 14.2 ppg. This past
week she was named MAC player of the week along
with being selected to the ECAC Honor Roll Team for
the week of January 20, 1991.
J~nior Denise Carson, the staring point guard,
was hsted first among free throw accuracy with a
percentage of .857. She also leads the team in assists
with 69. Carson was also selected to the Honor Roll
Te~ by the ECAC for the-week of January 12,1991,
whde scoring an average of 10.6 ppg.
Lorrie Petrulsky was ranked tenth in scoring.
Recently, she has been sidelined with a knee injury and
hopes to return shorty. Petrulsky is tied with Zoka in
scoring with an average of 14.2 ppg.
This past week the Lady Colonels have resparkcd
the flame in their game by coming away with two
impressive wins. In both games the women have

Denise Carson leads a potent offense for the Lady Colonels.
managed to hold their opponents to fifty or less po\Jlts. Th(?ir first win
was Wednesday against cross-town rivals Kings College 72-46, while
their second win was Saturday against Ccntinary College 78-50.
In the game against Kings, Krista Zoka had a very impressive day by
scoring 22 points, grabbing 14 rebounds and shooting 6 for 9 from the
charity stripe. Missie Chinchar also was a terror, scoring 16 points,
hauling down IO rebounds, while chalking up two block shots and four
steals. Denise Carson also contributed four steals, five assists and scored
double digits by burning the net for 16 points.
Despite their great start the Lady Colonels will have a rough road
ahead of them if they want to go to playoffs. Five of their next six games
are MAC division games. Their first game is tonight, Thursday January
31, at 6 p.m. against the league-leaders Susquehanna University. Their
only other home game this season is Saturday February 9, at 4 p.m.
against Juniata.
Also for those of you who may believe that the Lady Colonels are
only "a. flash in a pan," they only lose one senior, Kelly Ruff due to
graduation. Therefore, there will be at least an equally talented team
representing Wilkes next year. But for now the season is far from over for
the Lady Colonels, and they need and deserve the support of everyone here
at Wilkes.

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night at 167 as Merrel Neal
decisioned Orlando Rosa, 62.
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the night were dominated by
the visitors from upstate New
York. At 177 Darren Farrell
pinned Chris Gardner at 2:46.

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Arron Tufankjian at 4:09, and
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Zito pin Darren Hack in 4: 15. ,
Syracuse's squad was led
by red-shirted juniors and
seniors. The win was a sweet
one for the Orange, who
recorded their first win over
the Colonels in four years.
Reese used a squad made
up mainly of underclassmen,
stating a few kids were
banged up anddidn' t wan' tto
risk further injury. The two
winners, Froelich and Neal,
were the only experienced
wrestlers in the lineup.
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York on Friday to take on
Army at 7:30. On Saturday
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WILKES UNIVERSITY'S WEEKLY

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Friday and was
on Saturday, featured a
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extemporaneous,
informative,
children's literature,
and prose. Contestants
on poise, material,
organization.
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it is the only novice
held on the East coast
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competitors with the help of Wilkes
alumnus David Evans, and Al
Mueller, a sophomore Wilkes
debate team member. Scores were
calculated using a Macintosh
computer program specially
designed by Evans, which allows
results to be 'computed faster and
more efficiently.
Otherwise, the competition
was managed exclusively by
Wilkes students, with Teresa
Hennan serving as the Student
Director.
"I want the activities to be
more student involved. In this way,
they can alleviate any problems
which
arise
during
the
tournament," said Kinney.
According to Herman,
however, problems in this year's
tournament, were minimal.
"Overall, I was really pleased
.with how smoothly the entire
program ran. In fact,we ended 15
minutes ahead of schedule. That
has never happened before, she
said."

By BECKY STEINBERGER
Beacon Staff Writer

THE BEACON/Jeff LoBalbo

STUDENT HELP- Members of the debate team coordinated
the speech tournament.
Competing from Wilkes were
sophmores Holly Evans and Amy
Vaughn and freshman Heather
Shocker. Vaughn was top seated in
two events, poetry and child's
literature, received 4th place in
poetry and Impromptu, and placed
2nd in kiddy literature. Evans
received 1st place in informative,
and 3rd in kiddy literature.
Other competing schools
included Bloomsburg University,
California
University
of

Pcnn.sylvania, Thiel College, West
Chester University, York College,
Monmouth College, Hofstra
University and Middlebury
College.
The Colonial Novice Speech
Tournament originated in 1977 at
York College in York,Pa. under the
leadership of Professor Jeanine
Barr. The "Beginner's Bash," as it
was then called, was passed to
Wilkes in 1983 when Barr received
her doctorate.

ck to basics

mmunications professor comments on the state of an industry
die Persian Gulf crisis
to escalate, more people
e 10 rely upon the
media for up- to-theltiilge of our troops'
in the Middle East.
experts in the field of
ications
contend,
that most people do not
hi television and radio
'de only "glimpses" of
in the Middle East.

and Communications
t, is attempting to
lklents' attitudes toward
printjournalism. Moran
is worried about his
apparent lack of interest
aper induslry.

"This is heady stuff. We're
now covering the war on
the tail end of a patriot
missile."

- Thomas J. Moran
Commu nications Professo r

"I am definitely concerned
about students' attitudes toward the
print media. So many young people
today are just not reading the
newspaper. What they do not realize,
however, is that they cannot get the
whole picture from television or
radio. A newspaper, on the other
hand, has both the space and Lime to
get the whole story," Moran said.
Moran is definitely not a
newcomer to the newspaper

Feb. 7, 1991

industry. His career in journalism,
teaching, and public ,relations has
spanned nearly 40 years.
After receiving a Bachelor of
Science in Education and English
from Bucknell University and a
Master of Science degree in
Journalism, Moran worked with
various media industries and also
maintained teaching positions at the
college level.
His professional media

experience began as a reporter for
the Ptttsburgh Post Gazelle in
1951. Over the following twenty
years, Moran's duties at various
newspapers covered almost every
aspect of print media, from
reporting to news management.
After serving in the military
on the teaching staff of the lJnited
States Army Informational
School, Moran returned to
professional journalism in 1961 as
a reporter for the Times Leader.
' Moran then joined the staff of
the
Wilkes-Barre
Sunday
Independent where he eventually
became managing editor. Moran
has also served as the Northeastern
Pennsylvania
regional
correspondent to the New York
Times, and he currently writes a
weekly column for the Sunday
Independent.
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See BASICS, page 8

It's back, and bigger than ever.
Wilkes annual festival of fun,
Winter Weekend, will be held from
February 8th through the 10th.
The theme of this year's
Winter Weekend is "Fairy Tales."
Twe'nty-five teams, each consisting
of ten boys and ten girls, will kickoff the competition Friday night
with opening ceremonies in the
Marts Center. A spirit contest,
costume judging, and the
volleyball tournament will round
out the evening's events.
On Saturday, teams will report
to Ralston Field at 9:00 a.m. to
participate in _ blind . basketball,
dodge ball, amaeba, keg roll, and
roll in the sack race. Sunday's
events will include the bat spin and
line race, followed by the closing
ceremonies.
First place finishers will be
awarded trophies, the second place
team will receive medals, and third
place will receive certificates.
Past success of the annual
event has caused Student
Government to increase the
number of teams by five.
According to Michael Nolfe,
Director of Student Activities,
"Five hundred students will be
involved on twenty-five teams
making this year's Winter
Weekend the largest ever."
With a $2 per person entry fee,
$1000 has been raised and will be
donated
to
WNEP-TV's
"Operation Yellow Ribbon," a
project which benefits the families
of those serving in the Persian Gulf.

Campus ....................2
Natio nal Focu s ........3
Forum ....................... 4
Premiere ........... ........ 6
Opinion in Focus ..... 7
Sports ...................... 1o

�Data base 'kinects'

FINANCIAL AID NOTICE
The William E. Weisel
Scholarship will be awarded annually to a worthy full-time student
seeking a career in robotics/automated systems.
The Golub Foundation
Graduate or Professional School
Scholarship provides$4,000, to be
awarded over two years, to a
graduating college senior.
The Rose Brader Scholarship
FUnd provides financial assistance
.:o those who wish to pursue an
education in or seek advanced
u-aining in the field of rehabilitation
u1edicine.
The Northeastern Pennsylvatiia Advertising Club provides a
scholarship for students interested
in a post degree career in advertising or public relations.
The Berwick Business and,
Professional Women's Club
Scholarship awards $200 annually
to an eligible woman, 25 years of
age or older who resides in the
Berwick Area and is enrolled in a ·
formalized program of study.
The Pennsylvania Federation .
of Democratic Women, Inc. is'
offering three scholarships ~o
women students interested in a:
career in politics or government.
The Paul Douglas Teacher
Scholarship Program offers up to
$5000 to students.
The Scholars in Education
scholarship binds the recipient to
teach a year of mathematics or
science as a full-Lime permanent
teacher in a Pennsylvania school
for each year the SEA award was
received.
The Dr. Arthur and Helen M.
Horvat Foundation Scholarship
is awarded on the basis of academic
qualifications and financial need.
The National Organization of
Italian American Women, is offeringa$1000scholarshiptoaloca! .
female student entering her senior
year of college.
The
Luzerne
County
Counselor's Association is awarding a $10Q0 scholarship.
ALL SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION AND APPLICATIONS
ARE AVAILABLE AT THE FINANCIAL AID OFFICE UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.

By COLETTE SIMONE
Beacon Staff Writer
A new computer system has
been instituted at the Wilkes Career
Services office which will ' allow
students access to corporate
employers throughout the country.
"KiNexus"
provides
government agencies, local
organizations, and national
employers such as AT&amp;T, IBM,
The Discover Card, and Dow
Chemical with a student's
employment information including
career interests, location, language
skills, and work experience.
The data base is a free service
available for students seeking full
time, part time or co-op positions in
their major field of study.

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Dorothy Price, Career
Services Coordjnator, believes the
computer will be a valuable
resource in a student's search for
employment
"With the aid of KiNexus,
more companies will have access to
your qualifications," she said.
Eugene Domzalski, Director
of Career Services also believes
students will ultimately benefit
from the new system.
"KiNexus provides an
immediate opportunity for
exposure and visibility of Wilkes
graduates to potential employers
nationwide, he said."
KiNexus terminals are located
in the Stark Leaming Center IBM
Lab, Fortinsky Hall and Career
Services in the Max Roth Center.

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employers with vital information.

Taxes no longer as taxing
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VITA students offer free income tax assistance

By Missy Margus
Beacon Staff Writer
The headaches and stress often associated with tax
season can be significantly reduced for some people,
thanks to a continuing program offered by Wilkes
Accounting majors. .
Free income tax assistance is available to the
public as part of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
(VITA) program which is co-sponsored by the Internal
Revenue Service.

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VITA is now entering it's 7th year at Wilkes,
according to Ms. Cynthia Chisarick, Associate
Professor of Accounting at Wilkes and coordinator of
the program.
"The students have made it a success. Without
student participation there wouldn't be a program," she
said.
Approximately twenty students have volunteered
their time to work with VITA, including two student
coordinators, Robert Hawkins and Kim Mattes. The
volunteers, mostly juniors, have completed an IRS

training course in basic income tax preparation offered
at Wilkes.
Chisarick believes the program is equally
beneficial to the students, as well as the public.
"It's a good opportunity for the students to deal
with people," she said.
Chisarick feels students have several other
advantages in volunteering for the VITA program. In
addition to the benefit of offering their service to the
community, VITA volunteers also gain an opportunity
to realistically apply what they have learned in the
classroom.
The service is available to Wilkes students, the
elderly, and low-income individuals from 10 a.m. until
2 p.m. on Feb. 9 and 23 and March 2, 9, and 16.
Volunteers will be on hand in room 214 of the Marts
Center.
Taxpayers seeking assistance are advised to bring
this year's tax package, wage and earnings statements
(Form W-2) from all employers, interest statements
from banks (Form 1099), a copy of last year's return if
possible, and any other information that may be
relevant.

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Winter Weekend

Saturday
Winter Weekend
Men's B'ball - FDU-Madison, 2 p.m.
Women's B'ball - Juniata, 4 p.m.
Wrestling - Franklin &amp; Marshall,
(A) 7:30 p.m.

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e other 'raging fire': the Soviet dilemma
Saddam Hussein combats the
the freedom-fighting Alliance, a
thcr land struggles through a
nd of war, a battle to hold
cning nation.
President Mikhail Gorbachev
y faileo in his attempts to bring
ic reforms in his struggling
ns for this shortcoming are
according to Wilkes Associate
f Foreign Languages, Walter
vict Union does not have the
the psychological capability to
racybased on a western model,"

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,

upplies in the Soviet Union
well below minimum standards,
, including the United States,
and Japan have provided food in
paving the way for necessary

no longer are Soviet leaders
in winning peace prizes. The

political climate has changed to a "less
tolerant, less cooperative" attitude. This shift
to conservative ideals is a step backwards,
according to Karpinich.
"Gorbachov finally has faced a
· crossroads in Glasnost- the reformists have
stepped out of power. We (in sending United
States aid) are supporting something which
no longer proceeds upon the same path, " he
said.
The lack of food, evidence of a failing
economy, is but one factor of a broader
issue, according to Karpinich. "Gorbachev is
losing his sphere of influence."
With the Baltic states of Latvia,
Lithuania and Estonia wishing to gain
sovereignty, the Soviet Army has resorted to
force in attempting to "keep the status quo,"
accoding to Karpinich.
Throughout all of this, the United
States has maintained a position of
diplomacy, not wishing to lose Soviet
support of its own cause.
Yet the Soviet situation remains a
primary world concern, along with the Gulf
situation.
"These issues are the two raging fires of
today," said Karpinich.

By JUSTIN BURKE
Apple College Information Network
MOSCOW Soviet President
Mikhail Gorbachev turned up the tension on
independence-minded republics Tuesday,
declaring Lithuania' s upcoming referendum
illegal.
Lithuanian President Vytautas
Landsbergis insisted the non-binding ballot
would be held as planned Sunday - setting
the stage for another confrontation with the
Kremlin.
"Lithuania is in observance of law,"
Landsbergis said in a statement, "and views
the president's decree as impermissible
political interference in the matters of the
sovereign Lithuanian state."
What wasn't immediately clear: whether
Gorbachev would take steps to prevent the
polling or would let the vote proceed and
ignore the results.
President Bush said Tuesday he believes
Gorbachev remains in control of his
government and doesn't think the perestroika
era is over: "I think it will never go back, no
matter what happens, to the totalitarian,
closed society days of the Cold War," Bush
said.

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The Lith uanian vote complicates
Gorbachev's efforts - which have taken a
harsh, conservative tone in recent weeks to keep the union together. A nation-wide
referendum in all 15 republics is set for
. March 17 to determine the future shape of
the nation.
The Baltic states and Georgia have so
far said they won't take part in any vote for
the new union treaty.
The Lithuanian government announced
last month it would poll citizens on whether
to include a sentence in its constitution
declaring Lithuania to be a sovereign,
democratic state. The republic's drive toward
independence turned bloody last month when
at least 13 unarmed civilians were killed by
troops attacking broadcast facility in
Vilnius.
Gorbachev has accused the Lithuanian
parliament of acting unconstitutionally
while trying to secure independence. He
insists the republic must go through a
five-year transition to independence.
Also Tuesday: The Russian Federation
said it would take "exceptional measures" if
the central Soviet authorities did not lift new
broadcasting curbs on its liberal radio
station. Radio Russia.

Twistin' the night ...

now a senior fellow at the National Strategy
Information Center.
"If it's difficult for them to get a bomb on the
HINGTON - The lack of major terrorist plane now, they'll wait," Cannistraro said.
The FBI says it has identified several terrorist
mthe United States since the Persian Gulf
support
groups in the United States, including Abu
could be due to unprecedented international
-or a waiting game by Saddam Hussein. Nidal's group. ·
T he bureau says it has som e terrori st
may be holding back his terrorist card
es public support for the war has eroded sympathizers under heavy surveillance.
The FBI also is tryi ng to track down several
k would-have more impact, says a recent
thousand Iraqi nationals whose visas have expired.
ent.
There have been at least 70 acts of international
cryptic messages broadcast Monday and
on Baghdad radio may be the first call for an terrorism against U.S. and allied interests since the
terrorist campaign directed by Baghdad and gulf war began:
- Powerful bomb blasts rocked offices of
by professional terrorist groups such as that
U.S.-based Citibank and destroyed the car of a French
Nida], say senior U.S. officials.
message: "Implement the program of last state employee early Tuesday in Athens, Greece, in the
latest guerrilla attacks in support of Iraq, police said.
- In Lima, Peru, leftist guerrillas Tuesday
le are taking (the broadcasts) quite
... it's not just psychological warfare," said dynamited a car outside a security company contracted
Cannistraro, formerly a top CIA by the U.S. Embassy, killing three guards. The far-left
Tupac Amaru Revolutionary Movement claimed
·sm official.
· traro said a key reason that terrorism has responsibility. ·
- In Saudi Arabia, police arrested an unspecified
in check is the wide-scale expulsion and
Iraq's known intelligence agents iQ many number of foreigners suspected in a sniper attack on a
shuttle bus Sunday that injured two U.S. military
"Il'scrimped Iraqi capabilities," he said.
-up security measures also may be personnel.
p,stponements of attacks, said Cannistraro,
(Sam Vincent Meddis writes for USA TODAY.)

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Tuesday
Lincoln's Birthday
CC Meeting, 11 :45 a.m.
Bio Club Meeting, 11 a.m.
Women's B'ball - Elizabethtown,
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Wednesday

Ash Wednesday
SG Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
Wrestling - ESU

Thursday
Valentine's Day
Winter Recess Begins 10 p .m.
BACCHUS Meeting, 11 a.m.
WUPB Meeting, 11 :30 a.m.

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PAGE4

C

Let people liv
their own·live

W

hen a new student enters college for the first
has to adjust to a totally different life style that
not have been exposed before. Unless he
enough to have his own room, or having a roommate
he will have to adjust to a roommate. In short, aw
series of social patterns have to be developed between
roommates. Study times have to be coordinated, a
warning may have to be arranged in case one of the
entertains a date for a period of time during the nigh~
personal hygiene habits may need adjusting to. Ins
of give and take is needed to make a relationship
Usually, most relationships between roommates tum
with a few occasional disagreements between them.

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Student asks about policies

I

Dear Editor:
There are three pet peeves
I have that I wish to inquire
upon:
First, why are the ashtrays located in the stairwell?
I wa~ up four flights of stairs
to keep in shape only to have
smoke blown in my face
when I'm "sucking wind" at
the top. Why aren't the ashtrays in the hallways?
Second, why, if someone

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gets caught drinking or fighting off-campus, in an apartment, disciplinary action
occurs? According to the
Financial Aid Office, offcampus housing is a separate
unit from the school; therefore, financial aid is not applicable to off.campus housing.
Isn't this a double standard?
Third, does it take so long
to get things done on ·campus? One year ago I approached the bookstore man-

ager about the sign outside
the bookstore. Three letters
were upside down. She stepped outside, laughed, and
said she'd get ABM right on
it. Six months later, I infom1ed a dean about the
situation, still to no avail. It is
not just the upside down
letters, it is the principle of the
matter. Why don't the faculty
listen to student-s.
Mike Fontinell

The student also has to learn to get along with o
in the rooms around him. He may have to deal
parties or music while he is trying to study. A certain
such as this is usually rectifiable because the person ca
disturbance may want to be friends as well.
By the time the student gets through college, he,
maturity, will most likely learn to respect the pri
personal rights around him and expect the same treat
others.
Why, then, when we're supposed to be tolerant
habits of those around us, are we so afraid of homos
as the technical terminology states, homophobia.
Since the beginnings of civilization, all hum
homosexual preferences have been shunned, se
against, maltreated, and even mistreated. Today, li
changed.
The issue is not only with the homosexuals, but
people with religious preferences who have been
against. These people merely wish to practice their
peace, without being harassed by the so-called "purists.
If you recall, last semester there were some artic
Beacon concerning homosexuals and the ROTC.
interview with some homosexuals in Washington D.
not only expressed their disapproval of the gove
policies, but also their wish to just be left alone.
About three weeks ago there was a situation
campus concerning homosexuals that caused a large
concern among the rank and file of Wilkes University
we, as mature adults, accept that as a person, c
lifestyle different than our own, and merely leave that
alone? We should learn to get along and accept oth
human race is to thrive and prosper.

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dent laments over loss of colleague
r is intended to remember a friend who has
. It is not intended to offend anyone! The only
express my views clearly was a lett~r,.to God. .

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you today? I'm fine, physically, but I have a
about what has happened to a friend of mine.
24 since I heard the news that David Wardrop,
al W1lkcs, was dead. I have subsequently also
his death was self-inflicted. What's even more
JS a possible reason for his senseless death. He
found out that his dream of going to the United
Force Academy was nearing an end. The culprit,
, was a heart failure.
ofus who knew Dave should be glad that we did.
gave of himself to help others. This trait was
· d by the powers-that-be in the ROTC program,
Dave with a cadet award at the end of his

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the finest to walk through the hallways and courtyards at
Wilkes. He was one of the first cadets in his class that I
really got to know as the Flight Commander of the
freshmen, and he was always one of the last to leave if I
needed help in any form. He most certainly would have been
a welcome addition to the Air Force Academy, had his
physical condition not prevented him from attending.
With all of this going for him, why, then, did you allow
such a promising young man to end his earthly existence? I
know that we shouldn't question decisions such as these, but
I see no logical reason for his death. There are certainly
plenty of people who, most would agree, would better serve
the human race by being in Dave's place now. A person that
comes to mind is the Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein.
Nevertheless, when things began to get unbearable for
Dave, why couldn't you have at least given him some help?
All of us need a helping hand at one time or another, and if
you offered this to him I apologize, but it just doesn't seem
possible that help was _offered to a person who only offered of
himself. I only wish that he would have thought a little
more before he made his decision. I guess, though, that
Dave must have felt that he had given all that he had to give.
Thus, with nothing left but darkness, he made the decision

that will stay with some of us for quite sometime.
I can't imagine that those of us who knew Dave are
going to forget him. Those who didn't know this
outstanding person, however, have really missed out. He
was an excellent student, leader, and overall person.
I would like to ask a favor from you. Allow others to
learn from Dave's passing. There will be others who go
through the same mind-set as Dave's that allow for thoughts
of ending it all. Please, I beg of you, offer a helping hand,
to allow them to make a drffercnt decision. Don't let Dave's
death go forgotten. I know that there is nothing that could
possibly happen to someone whose problems can be worked
out. It's the others out there that don't know what I'm
worried about. The problems that we get ourselves into
today arc also the ones that we get ourselves out of
eventually. That is the reason that I wish that Dave held on
for just a little while longer. Good-bye, Dave. Wilkes will
always miss you!
Respectfully yours,
Christopher Augustine
P.S. Take good care of my fricnf

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Joint effort creates new cultural cent
community will have once
art department," stated
the museum is completed.
O'Toole.
"This never would have
With
three
main
happened if it were simply
galleries, various classleft up to the Wilkes-Barre
rooms, and a library, O'Toole
community. Wilkes is going
hopes to get students and the
to play a major role in the
community involved.
development of the museum
"One of the classrooms
because we are entering the
is a studio room, and we are
project based on the history
aiming toward art education
THE BEACON/Dale Nat
majors to get involved in ,. of our own Sordoni Art
SITE OF MUSEUM- The Sterling Annex will soon house the new
Gallery."
doing Saturday morning art
Collegiate Museum.
Judy Plummer, Director
classes for kids," said
By MARLENE MANGAN
Sterling Annex.
of Student Activities
at
O'Toole.
Beacon Staff Writer
According to Judy
King's College, is on the
WILKES-BARREO'Toole, director of the SorAlong with regional art,
There will soon be a new
doni Art Gallery at Wilkes,
the faculty and students of
center of art and culture . and recently named director
both Wilkes and King's will
coming to downtown
of the new museum, both
have a chance to exhibit their
Wilkes-Barre.
schools' interest in the projwork in the new galleries.
As a joint effort of both
ect is very di~ferent.
Construction on the museum
Wilkes University and
"King's interest is from
is estimated to begin in April
King's College, the new Coland it will open in the fall of
the point of view of teaching
legiate Museum will be con1992.
a general education arts class
structed on South River
whereas, Wilkes' interest is
0 'Toole also emphasized.
new museum.
Street in what is now the
to supplement the goals of the
the important role the Wilkes

mer is anxious for
begin on the muse:;rn,
is pleased that her
will be able to ap
classroom experien
development of the
"I'm totally deli
be working Judy
and I'm thrilled that

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An alternative form o
counseling for studen
By MARIANNE RE VIE
Beacon Staff Writer

Many believe that being a college student is an easy way to spend
four years. Any student, however,
can tell you that college life is not as
simple as it seems. In fact, college
students today face many problems
which can make it difficult to cope
with everyday life.
There are, however, various
ways in which the burden of college
life can be eased. Organizations
such as the Campus Counseling
Center were created to alleviate
some of the pressures common
among college students. These
organizations
focus
upon
depression, anxiety, and other personal problems commonly associated with college life.
Another alternative which
students can consider as they face
the problems of college life is the
Help Line. Help Line is a nonprofit, referral, advocacy, and crisis
access program serving Luzerne
and Wyom',1g Counties 24 hours a
day and seven days a week. Although the service is often viewed as

an after hours crisis access center,
their concerns about
Help Line's staff is equipped to
handle many of the issues which
swer some of these que
Line has available phin
plague college students.
of government agencies
Help Line differs from other
provide the caller with the
referral services in many ways. Its
caseworkers each have particular
tion he needs.
"The main pruposeli
knowledge in a specialized field,
Service is to tie a family
and if the caseworker is not able to
answer all of the student's queswith the appropriate
tions, he will refer the student to
the least amount of
another source where his concern
states Gary Smith, Case
can be addressed.
dinator for Help Line.
In addition to the known health
said that the 24 hour
issues which Help Line deals with,
conti;ue to be in opera·
it also has information for students - current Gulf crisis com
on such issues as tennants rights,
As students face the
consumer laws, vocational testing,
of college life, there are
volunteer opportunities, credit inproblems which result
formation, and budget counseling.
stress of adjusting to
As a result of the current crisis
Besides the normal co
in the Persian Gulf, other agencies
have become affiliated with Help
added even more
Line. This connection has resulted
students. Luckily, the
in a 24 hour Middle East crisis
Line is well-equipped to
center for families and friends of
concerns of today's
U.S. servicemen serving in the
student.
Gulf. Help Line also offers other
Anyone who wishes
information and referral services
services offered by Help
concerning the war.
call 829-1341.
Many callers have phoned in

J unior
ause the teachei
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time with their s1

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your Wilkes education adequately
paring you for your future career?
oom experi
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'm totally
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·k ing on
Karin McElroy
Sophomore
lhc Biology department has
nhelping me to pursue my
desire to be a doctor.

Rich Burtgn
Sophomore
Yes, beca use of good teachers and
hands on experience.

Yujia Zhao
Freshman
Yes, becau se I'm an art major and
I learn through technique.

Doug Raf'cld
Sophomore
I thi nk it docs prepare me,
however, it is tough to get
internsh ips fo r busi ness majors.

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cle
nd casualties.
,me of these q
1s available p
!rnment agcnci
! the caller with
needs.
'hemainp
: is to tie
te appropri
1st amoun
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for Help
at the 24

Lance Benson
Jun ior
lutclyyes, because Wilkes
surpasses any other institution
f education. If they can't
prepare me, nobody can.

Christine Cardello and Karen
Chura
Juniors
Yes, because \\'.e feel that the
school provides opportunities for
internships and practicums.

Ed Hurlbrink
Sophomore
.No, we need more co-ops and
intern ships available to students.

.students face
:ge life, there
ns which
,f adjusting to
, the normal
Jlague studen
,n in the Mi
even mo
s. Luckily,
well-equip
ns of to

Charlotte Hoffman
Junior
because the teachers here are
,med and willing to spend
tra time with their students.

Scott Trauger
Senior
Yes and No. Yes, the education
will help with the technical aspect
of your job, but you still need on
the job training.

Robert Kressly
-sop homore
At thi s point I'm unsure o[ my
career, but I feel Wilkes is
preparing me for whatever I might
encounter.

Mike Curt is
Sophomore
I feel it is because I'm a communications major and the courses
that l ' m taking arc giving me
insight into the field .

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PAGES

Harrison's 'damned serious busine
He had a style of acting which has all but
disappeared now. For this reason, I was very
eager to read the book which he had
completed shortly before his untimely death at
the age of eighty-two. .

When actor Sir Rex Harrison died last
May, he left behind him a legacy of great
performarices on both stage and screen. Best
known for his award-winning performance as
the crusty professor of phonetics, Henry
Higgins, in "My Fair Lady," Harrison was
tagged the undisputed king of high comedy.
The late Sir Noel Coward once said of Sir
Rex, "Harrison is the greatest actor of
sophisticated comedy ... next to me."

A Damned Serious Business by Rex
Harrison is not an acting book. Harrison
believed that no one could "teach" a person
how to act. His delightful memoir recounts
how Harrison developed his unique,
naturalistic style of acting.

Harrison despised what is known as
"method acting," and he tells how he had once
done a play filled with method actors. The
play was the first production of Chekov's
"Platanov." Harrison said that the audience
never understood the humor of Chekov in the
20th century since the humor was always
downpl~yed by grumbling, grunting, and
heavy-handed acting. Harrison's performance
of "Platanov," however, revived interest in
As you can tell, I admired Rex Harrison Chekov because he indeed brought out the
very much, and I believe a young actor can humor in him.
learn a lot by observing his many
Sir Rex's book is more than a narrative,
performances.
it's a warm, funny, and touching book filled

SERIOUS BUSINESS-- Actor Rex Ha.rrison and h~
Palmer in Bell, Book, and Candle.

with antecdotes concerning Harrison's close
including the Olivers, Robert Coote, Noel C
Richard Burton.
My advice to any actor who wishes to be
comfortable with his profession, or just wants to
feeling like he has spent an evening with one of
acclaimed actors of our century, should pick up
book which indeed confirms that comedy is "a d
business."

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Moran stresses the print media
Following a ten year span as President
and Chief Administrative and Education
Officer of Luzerne County Community
College, Moran joined the Wilkes University
faculty last September.
In addition to his full class schedule last
semester, Moran ~lso delivered ~he keynote
address at the fITst annual High School
Journalism Institute of the Northeastern
Pennsylvania Edit~rs and Advisors at
Tunkhannock Area 1Iigh School. Moran's
focus in his address was the overall
importance of print media journalism.
Moran is now attempting to bring an
interest in print media back to students at
Wilkes University. Along with encouraging
his communications students to write for the
campus and local newspapers. Moran has also
begun work to create a chapter of the Society
of Professional Journalists (SPJ) on the
Wilkes campus.
"Both the faculty and administration here
at Wilkes would like to work to build our
Communications Department into on of the
largest and best in the northeastern quadrant of
the country," Moran said.
Moran feels that part of the reason for the
decline of enthusiasm for print media stems
from a general misconception about the
industry. He claims that many students are
drawn to the glamour of electronic media, and
they forget about the tremendous impact of
newspapers.
'Tm going to try to steal as many
electronic media people as I can. What they
do not realize is that behind every successful
anchorperson, there is a newsroom full of
writers," Moran stated.
Moran also fe~ls that the job of the
~ewspaper and the entire communications
1~dustry has become e_v~n _more important in
hght of the current cn s1s m the Gulf. With
very little experience in in-depth w ar
· coverage, the communications field must
adapt to this new situation.

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"'fhis is heady stuff.
The entire
communications industry is undergoing a
performance test with this crisis. · We're now
covering the war on the tail end of a patriot
missle."
Moran says, however, that his greatest
joy co_mes from teaching and placing his
hopes m students who he knows will rise to
the top.
"So much of our lives depend upon
communication, and I want to try to impress
upon students the importance of print media.
The field is wide open, and they will definitely
get far more out of it than they put in."
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rican-American culture at Wilkes
-BARRE- On Monday night,
the Wilkes community were able
nee a cultural history of
ricans as the Soul in Motion
nted their exciting play "We Are

purpose of the performance is to
people to actively seek out
relating to their historical past.
If is based on the studies of Egypt
e findings affect the culture of

·cans.
ay was inspired by a book by
T. Brouder, and it also contained

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such noted authors as Maya
Gil Scott Heron, as well as Mike
founder of the Soul in Motion
ormance began on a high note,
'th "So Many Stars, " a song
performed by the late Sarah
mthat moment, the play became
more lively, and the audience
to enjoy each segment of the
gh the crowd was small, it was
enthusiastic and receptive. A

highpoint of the performance came when
some of the performers entered into the
audience and paraded a few semi-willing
volunteers dancing through the theater.
The cast of "We Are Africa" consists of
Kevin Campbell, Natii Mathewson, Gregory
H. Poole, and Michael E. Friend.
Campbell is a musician and composer
from New York City who has performed as a
singer, percussionist, and actor in many parts
of the U.S.
Mathewson is a jazz vocalist and actress
from Connecticut who currently performs
with a trio in the Washington, D.C. area.
Poole, an actor from Washington, D.C.
has performed in numerous theatrical
productions. He is currently performing
stand-up comedy in national clubs.
Friend founded the Soul in Motion
Players in 1984. He is a professional
percussionist and has performed with the
world renown Arthur Hall Afro-American
Dance Ensemble.
The Soul in Motion players will be
performing at various colleges and universities
on the east coast throughout 1991. Thanks to
the efforts of the Black Students Coalition,
Wilkes University was fortunate enough to
become a part of this spectacular theatrical
performance.

THE BEACON/Dale Nat
'AFRICA'- The Soul in Motion Players perform at the CPA ·
Monday night.

mpetition brings talent to campus
ilkes University
of
Music,
Dance will hold

petition, which
one of its kind in
and Central

musicians
and
vocalists Harrington, Wilkes began the
between the ages of thirteen competition to "help develop
and eighteen.
interest in orchestra in high
The winner of this year's schools."
competition will have the
Harrington also stated
opportunity to perform with that it is a great recruiting
the
Wilkes
University tool, allowing musicians to
Orchestra in their spring become aware of "Wilkes'
concert and will rec ;ive a best kept secret," the music
$500 prize.
department.
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to
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FEB.7,1991

Burke takes out warriors
by RONALD D. RAINEY
Beacon Staff Writer

When Jimmy Burke took the floor for last
Saturday's basketball game against Lycoming he
may not have been ready for what was about to
happen. The Warriors certainly were not.
During the game Burke travelled to a zone not
many athletes visit in their entire careers. If he
was a baseball pitcher Burke would have delivered a
perfect game.
Instead, the senior shooting guard, who
transferred from Susquehanna this year, scored forty
points in-the Colonels 88-73 win.
Asked about his performance, which included
eight of ten from three point land, Burke said it
was almost dreamlike.
"Everything went right," said Burke. "All
the shots I took went in. I scored 25 points in a
game as a sophomore at Susqehanna, but I've never
had anything like this happen to me."
Although Burke scored almost half of the
Colonels points, he did not win the game
single-handedly. Joe Natale had twenty points and
thirteen rebounds and Eric Lawson chipped in ten.
Burke spoke about how Wilkes' inside game
played a role in his scoring outburst.
"Wlien Lycoming's players collapsed on Joe
and Phil Marko that let me open to take some
three pointers."
One person excited about Burke's performance
was Colonels coach Ron Rainey, who gave the
guard high praise.
"I've never seen a Wilkes player shooting
from three point range with such consistency
before," said Rainey. "Once Tim Marose

(Lycoming's leading scorer) cooled off, Jimmy
stepped up and did a tremendous job."
The victory gave the colonels a two game
winning streak as earlier in the week Wilkes shut
down Susquehanna 90-78. In the game against the
Crusaders, Wilkes had five players in double
figures. Eric Lawson led the way with twenty
four, Ray Ott had a career high nineteen, Marko
and Burke tallied sixteen, and Natale scored ten.
The victory showed that Wilkes could play
with one of the better teams in the MAC
(Susquehanna was 8-4 in the MAC). It also
buoyed the Colonel coaching staff who are still
positive when speaking about the season.
"We're better than our record indicates," said
Rainey. "We had some injuries that hurt us (Ott,
Chris Patackis, and Tom Sheplock all suffered
serious injuries during the year). Still, our young
people have improved over the year and they make
the future look bright. I hope we can finish up
strong for our home crowd who has supported us
all year."
The Colonels are now 7-14 overall and 4-8 in
the MAC. Wilkes will now look to play the role
of spoiler as they host one of the best in the MAC
Saturday when they take on FDU-Madison at 2:00
at the Marts Center. This game is also Senior day
as the Colonels honor Ott, Lawson, and Burke
before the game.
After FDU, Wilkes plays their last home
game of the year Monday at 7:30 when they host
Delaware Valley.
As the season winds down the Colonels hope
Jimmy Burke can take a trip back to that elusive
travel spot known as the scoring zone, and if he
does he may help the men's basketball team find a
home in the winning column.

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11

·y East' football emerges
The Hurricanes are the unquestioned power - and there is little doubt that the other
members will have to raise their standard of play to be competitive, some by several notches.
"The good news is that we're in the Big East," said Rutgers football coach Doug Graber,
CE, R.I. - Nine football helmets were spaced evenly across the head table. who did not attend the ceremonies. "The bad news is we have to play Miami. Playing Miami
a maroon one from Virginia Tech. Rutgers' scarlet headgear was on the right. is going to help all of us upgrade our programs."
"I think if you pluck out Miami, there's parity," Temple athletic director Charlie Theokas
in the middle was the most significant. It was emblazoned with the Big East
, the tie that binds. The helmets were arranged in a matter of minutes, but it said. "We're going to recruit (better) because Miami's in it, so whatever parity is, I think it
will happen a little more quickly than people think."
Iring them together.
A bowl tie-in may happen quickly, too. "We've alerted everyone," Tranghese said of the
t of an Eastern college football league has been, by some estimates, 30 years
various bowls. "We want a bowl tie-in by 1991 and probably we'll have one. If we don't want
East football league was born Tuesday - finally - with the formal one, we'll have reasons for it... It's not just having a bowl tie-in. ll's having the right bowl
tie-in."
at a late-lllOming press conference at Omni-Biltmore hotel.
The Big East will negotiate national and regional ABC network appearances for its
Rutgers and Virginia Tech in the eight-team alignment are Temple, West
members within the College Football Association structure. It also hopes to obtain national
, Miami, Boston College and Pittsburgh.
ya loosely structured league schedule next season. Syracuse, Boston College, appearances on ESPN. The Big East Television Network will have a syndicated game of the
newcomer Miami essentially are all-sports members of the Big East, while week series, similar to what the league has for its basketball members.
Until Tuesday, the league's eight members were football independents, but many play one
e, West Virginia are football-only members from the Atlantic IO - and
another regularly.
is from the Metro Conference.
That's why the Big East will be able to play a loosely structured league schedule
avery exciting time for eastern football, and it's a time that's long overdue," said immediately and determine a league champion. Power ratings, among other things, may help
·c-director Fred Gruninger, chairman of the football league's executive determine th e winner for a few years.
~lofus who have come together today to formalize this association only know
Some members may be able to adjust their 1991 schedules to include another league
in front of us.
opponent or two.
lk&gt;pe, as we go into the '90s, that this will be one of the finest, if not the finest,
All Big EaS t membe~s must schedule a mininum of five conference games by 1995.
es in the country. We have a lot of tradition and we have a lot of people who
The football league s formation solves many problems for all members. West Virginia
college football for many, many years who we can call upon to make this was among th0 se _th at would have preferred an all-sports association, . but found the
tive."
football-only deal viable because its other sports remain part of the Atlantic 10 Conference
athletic director Jake Crouthamel will chair the television committee, Ed Bozik Same st0ry for Temple and Rutgers.
·
heads the group that will negotiate with the bowls and Chet Gladchuk of Boston ·
Pit!sburgh, _a ~ig EaS t _bask~tball member, ~ought a football association. The league
the finance committee.
allows It to retam its lucrative Big East basketball tie and creates a haven for its football
of the league's revenue-sharing plan were not disclosed, but Big East program. Same story for Syracuse and Boston College.
Mike Tranghese did say football revenues will only be shared by Big East
V~gi~ia Tech was fro'? the falteri_ng Metro Conference, looking for stability.
Miami, the most dommant team m college football the past decade, was wooed by the
added that programs such as Miami, which can usually count on bowl revenues Southea~tem Conference and Atlantic Coast Conference, but not strongly, and joined the Bi
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football, would not be put at a disadvantage by the plan. The revenue sharing, East mamly to enhance its basketball status.
Talk for y~s ?ad cen~r~ on Penn State leading a group of Eastern independents into a
lhe league develops.
·versily of Miami is satisfied with the financial arrangements," Miami interim lea~u~ ?ut that d~dn t matenal1ze, and the Nittany Lions last year shocked the collegiate world
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executed well.
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led to Baptist Bible to take on the
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Colonels won by nine in a rather
r. This time the Colonels were

more experienced and wasted no time .in
establishing what was going to be done. The
Colonels won the game by a 39 point margin
and felt ready for the next opponent, who they
would face Sunday afternoon at home.
The Valley Sportsmen arrived Sunday
afternoon and looked as if they weren't ready
to play. However, this team made up of
former area atheletes were indeed ready. The
game was a fast paced one in which the
Colonels led at half time by a basket, 61-59.
The second half the Sportsmen waited for the
Colonels to make a mistake, and they did so
for about a two minute period, and the
Sportsmen capitalized. The Sportsmen won
the game by 3 points, 107-1-04. Coach
Andrejko was pleased with the way his team
performed, however, he was not happy that
they lost.
Coach Andrejko is very positive about his
team's remaining games. He feels his team is
forming a good concept and are learning what
they can and can't do. Coach Andrejko said,
"You have to be ready to play every game and
especially the big one."

Jeff Gregory drives down court.

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Vol.43 No.13

WILKES UNIVERSITY'S WEEKLY

Feb.14,1991

deilts brave mud for weekend of fun
high spirits were in abundance
weekend as 500 students
11 Winter Weekend events held
Center and Ralston Field.
Center was the site for
nies, which were followed by
·on of the twenty-five teams.
judged on spirit, banners and
ements were made by Student
President Bill Hanigan and SG
Feinberg. The entire crowd
moment of silence in memory of
and the troops in the Persian
morning's events began at
'lh Blind Basketball and Dodge
muddy competition broke for
!UY was resumed at 2:30 with
oce. This was followed by the
the Sack Race, which took

place over a large patch of mud.
Sunday's events began at 9:00 am. with
the popular_Bat Spin and the Line Race.
Closing ceremonies were held at 2:30 at
the Bell Tower, where awards were given to
the top three teams, with the "Three Little
Pigs" placing first, "Alice in Wonderland" in
second, and "Peter Pan" in third.
According to Hanigan, the student
government will donate the $ 1000 raised this
weekend to WNEP's Operation Yellow
Ribbon, which aids the families of men and
women in the Persian Gulf.
"I was very impressed with the way the
weekend went," said Student Government
President Bill Hanigan. "We had reservations
about the size of the group, but it was
successful due to the hard work of the
committee members," he said.

On behalf of the student government,
Hanigan added, "We want to thank the judges
for their help and for helping make the
weekend such a big success."
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plan to do it again," said Student
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'Hope' for the future of nursi

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By COLETTE SIMONE
Beacon Staff Writer
Cancer is a topic that few of us
like to discuss. For Wilkes seniors
Linda O'Boyle and Kim Swoboda,
however, talking is just the first step
in teaching the public how to prevent the disease.
Both students have been
chosen to represent the American
Cancer Society as "Nurses of
Hope." In this capacity they will
inform the public about a numberof
topics related to the treatment and
prevention of cancer.

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"The girls will benefit our
organization by arranging programs and methods for the public,"
said Sarah Reynolds, Executive
Director of the Wyoming Valley
Cancer Society.
"Nurses of Hope" are chosen
each year on the basis of their organizational, leadership, and com-

municative skills. A third nurse,
Mona-Lisa Blake, from Luzerne
County Community College, was
also chosen.
The "Nurses of Hope" program allows -young nurses to further their education in the field,
while providing them with valuable
career experience.
"The program provides an
opportunity for the girls to gain
personal satisfaction," said Reynolds.
O'Boyle will specialize in
helping the elderly. She recently
won the Miss Pennsylvania
Pageant. After graduation O'Boyle
plans to go on fora Masters Degree.
Swoboda will work primarily
with patients who are terminally ill.
She is currently completing her
clinical studies at the Veterans
Administration Hospital as a
student nurse technician. After
graduating from Wilkes she plans
to pursue a Masters Degree.

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Teachers galore
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By MISSY MARGIS
Beacon Staff Writer
As Wilkes students begin their
winter break, the University will
come alive with 4,500 area educators converging upon the campus to
take part in the region's first educa, tionalconference,ProjectLEARN.
A range of educators, from
kindergarten teachers to college
professors, are scheduled to attend
the day-long conference which will
be held on Wilkes and Kings'
campuses.

Teachers, area
business
people, and local service organizations will offer 260 workshops on
topics ranging from educational
ethics, to one of the most popular
seminars, data processing.
The conference theme is
"Inventing the Future: Teaching
and Leaming in an Information
Age."

Dr. Rosemary Williams
"The teachers and administrators will discuss common challenges in teaching and learning and
address national issues in relationship to the region," said Rosemary
Williams, Director of Extension
Programs for Teacher Education at
Wilkes.
Williams also feels the conference could benefit Wilkes students.
"We . encourage education
majors to take a look at the presentations. Over 300 hours of
instruction will be available," she
said.

Because of the magnitude of
Project LEARN, local business
people have provided parking and a
shuttle system to accomodate the
busloads of teachers and administrators that will converge upon the
five-block area.
Project LEARN was theorized
one year ago, when area school
superintendents and college presidents of the Education Leadership Council, discovered the need
for local educators to work together .
in sharing techniques and
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Casey speaks at LCCC
nation begins to suffer
recc sion, Pennsylvaing to tackle what
h" fiscal year, accorGovernor Robert
IO an audienc~ of
ege administrators,
ity members at the
ty Community Coll Conference Ceny
compared
' economic situation
11s surrounding states.

recession. We have a clean slate in
a tough year," said Casey.
The proposed 1990-91 budget,
which was submitted to the state
legislature last Wednesday, includes an increase of $188 million
for basic education, which is "the
single biggest increase in the
budget," according to Casey.
"We can't afford not to invest
in education.... The budget is
people, our conscience. It defines
our priorities. Education is clearly
one of the top priorities," he said.
Higher education would also
benefit from the proposed budget,
with $1.3 billion allocated for colleges, universities, and students
through the Pennsylvania Higher
Education Assistance Agency.

This lOpercentjumpinscholarship
funds represents a 55 percent total
increase within a period of five
years, according to Casey.
Smokers would suffer most
under the proposed budget, with a
substantial increase on the cost of
cigarettes.
"It's the tobacco lobby on one
side and the people on the other. I
will not put the cost on the backs of
the people," Casey said.
Other proposed changes include an increase in corporate income taxes and allocations for
housing projects and creating jobs.
Other political figures in attendance included Joseph Bard, Education Commisioner, and state Sen.
Ray Musto.

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Sayre have announced the
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edical School Program.
Guthrie Scholars of the
n/Wilkes Program is a
effort motivated by the national
ly by the regional need for
mterested in serving rural and
health care delivery. Each
JS also interested in attracting
11d staff members of superior
,ccomplishments.
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niversity; Iqbal F. Paroo,
Hahnemann University; and
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of a number of medical
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med students. We are proud to
as an integral part of this
programs, which will provide
nsylvania and southern New
an enhanced pool of qualified,
sicians for the future," said

h this program, outstanding
ts will be given assurance of
ission to the Hahnemann
School of Medicine," Dr. Harry
senior vice president and chief
officer, Hahnemann University,
School of Medicine.

Monday
on- Lincoln Day
eHalls Open at Noon

Ralph H. Meyer, president of the
Guthrie Healthcare System, added,
"Education at Guthrie is focused on the
patient.
In the future we will see
increasing percentages of patient care occur
in ambulatory care settings.
It is anticipated this program will
increase the number of physicains in the
northern tier of Pennsylvania and southern
tier of New York in affiliation with
Guthrie. The three institutions have agreed
to develop and implement this cooperative
program to prepare these physicians for the
1990s and the 21st century.
Wilkes will provide and require the
students to complete its innovative and
challenging pre medical course
requirements, the Wilkes "Pre Med Core,"
which includes required courses in
biochemistry, medical informatics,
instrumentation and research experience.
Guthrie scholars will be permitted to spend
their eigth semester at Guthrie, where they
will study the health care delivery system
and conduct clinical and research projects.
This will provide them with a health care
delivery system praticum prior to their
professional study at Hahnemann.
Students admitted to Wikes Universtiy
as Guthrie Scholars are simultaneously
admitted to the Hahnemanna Medical
School, cintngent on an interview at
Hahnemann and their maintance of a B+ or
higher average in their pre medical science
courses at Wilkes. There will be a
significant financial aid support for the
Guthrie Scholars in their senior year at
Wilkes.

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Tuesday

Classes Resume, 8 a.m.
CC Meeting, 11 :45 a.m.
Bio Club Meeting, 11 a.m.

THE BEACON/Dale Nat

Gov. Robert P. Casey

Students compete for
trustee.scholarship
By HEIDI
HOJNOWSKI.
Beacon Staff Writer

This year marks a newformat for the perspective
scholars.

Wilkes University recently held the first of two
Trustee Scholarship competitions.

"It's more of a competion," said Marc Davis,
Dean of Admissions. Formerly, a panel of admissions
officers, faculty and present
students interviewed the
candidates.
Now, students meet
with faculty advisors to discuss topics ranging from the
Persian Gulf War to genetic
engineering. .Afterwards,
candidates write an essay
based on the discussion.

Last Saturday, twenty
high school seniors and
their families gathered to
compete for the scholarships which cover full
four-year tuition. Approximately twenty others are
expected for February
23rd.

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SG Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
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Thursday

Bloodmobile - Rumours
BACCHUS Meeting, 11 a.m.
IRHC Meeting, 11 :15 a.m.
WUPB Meeting, 11 :30 a.m.

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of money for their education. Usually, these
.
spent on better learning facilities and security
like the acclaimed "Operation Alert" program.
however, some things that Wilkes has either -over!
a problem dealing with.

One of the largest complaints coming from
community is, unsurprisingly, the parking situation.
freshµian year in 1988, I have noticed the parking
campus has been nothing less than unbearable.
Every morning, it is a contest between the
students and the faculty for a parking space. Th
some dormitory students who are forced to park at
County Court House day and night because of the
parking permits. This could prove to be quite d
night.
The university has been promising to build a new
by Ralston Field with a shuttle bus to transporti car
and from the lot every 30 minutes. Fair enough. H
current mind-boggling question is, "WHERE IS
the great mysteries of the world, folks. It just doesn
that students pay all this money, and they have to ·
calling card from the friendly neighborhood meter
their class schedules don't allow them to go out
meters.
Another problem is the security system. Don
wrong. Security is doing a fine job in keeping the
but there is such a thing as overkill.
The main gripe many students have with sec
problem with the VAX terminal room in Stark 257.
Every night between 8 and 10 p.m., according to
the room is locked up by ABM and access is d
students. There is a sign on the door which states th
will be closed at 10 p.m., and that room 332 is tore
Room 332 has two computers.
Since there are security cameras in 257, theft
occur.
Some students may only have the night to get
done. It's not fair that they're locked out of a facility
are required to use as part of their instruction.
It might be a good idea if the school took time to
needs of the students. True, certain needs, like the
parking lot, cost money. There is, though, an ob·
has to be filled fm the students. The prestiege of
university has to be joined with the responsibility to
the students' needs. The school can't have only I
spaces while a good percentage of..its students are
and car owners. Also, it can't provide conditional
access of academic facilities to its students. These
need to be changed.

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PAGE8

Classi
guitar

New music with
a strong message
By CAROLYN DOUGLAS

Beacon Staff Writer
Rumors are abounding at
Rumours that an evening of rock
music with a message will happen
on Marth 2. Well those rumors are
true. The Pick-Ups, a band composed of local musicians, will supply the sounds which go with the
message.
The Pick-Ups is composed of
Donny Shappelle, rhythm guitar,
vocals and songwriting; Len
Kishel, lead guitar and vocals; Bebop Walt, bass and harmonica; and
"Madman" Mark Marshall on
drums.
Shappelle describes the sound
of the group as a mix between various musical styles. "It's sort of a
blues-folk-rock-n-roll sound, and
we play songs which mean something,"-he said.
The band's live performances
only add to its unique sound. "We
iry to be our own band with our own
sound. We go for the feeling.
When we play other people's
material we interpret their songs

with our own ideas," Shappelle
said.
The Pick-Ups were formed
about seven months ago, but don't
l~t that fool you, the members
themselves have been involved
with music and each other in excess
of ten years.
The fact that the band has not
been together for very long does not
mean that its live performances are
not "together."
"We try to be a tight, lively
band. We try to get people up and
going. People who hear us will
have a real good time. If they want
to just listen theycan,iftheywantto
dance, they can do that too," Shappelle said.

By BRIAN MALINA
Beacon Staff Writer

THE BEACON/Dale Nat

TOGETHER- The Pick-Ups will play at Rumours on March 2nd.
the enviroment and its problems.

The Pick-Ups have travelled
around the country and to many
colleges in our area. The performance scheduled at Rumours is a
benefit for Wilkes crew team.
Dr. Jerry Reisinger, coach of
the crew team, is a long-time friend
of Shapelle's.
Reisinger and
Shapelle, as well as the rest of the
band, are extremely concerned with

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"Donny Shapelle is a music
stimulus for the enviromental
movement," Reisinger said.
The band hopes the show at
Rumours will be good publicity for
the band and its causes. The band
will also be performing at an Earth
Day concert, April 22, on the River
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After hearing some of The PickUps original material, one can be·come a believer in the music as well
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14, 1991

Valentine's Day:
what does it mean?
By ANDREA SILVI
Beacon Feature Editor

As the excitement of Christmas slowly fades and the winter
gets longer and colder, many
people tend to get depressed by the
winter months. There is one holiday, however, which puts some of
the spark back into the hearts of
many people: Valentine's Day.
Everyone
knows
that
Valentine's Day is a time of yea.r
when friends and lovers express
their affection for each other
through cards, candy, and flowers,
but no one is really sure who St.
Valentine was or when the holiday
actually began to be celebrated.
Early lists of Church martyrs
show that at least three different
Valentines existed, and each of
these saints celebrate his feast day
on February 14th.
Many legends have also been
circulated concerning Valentine.
Some claim he was imprisoned,
and while in jail, he cured the
jailer's daughter of blindness.
Another story, however, claims
that he fell in love with the jailer's
daughter and sent her a letter which
·he signed, "From your Valentine."

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The various myths and legends
concerning Valentine eventually
evolved into one. Lovers' quarrels
are said to come under his
jurisdiction, and he is also the patron saint of engaged couples.

By RICHARDYAB
Beacon Staff Writer

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When the English settlers
came to the New World, they
brought the traditions of
Valentine's Day with them, but the
unsteady conditions of the frontier
hindered the customs from taking
root. There was not an overabundance of women in the colonies,
and even if a bachelor was luc;ky
enough to buy one for a hundred
pounds of tobacco, any signs of
affection in public were often punishable by law.
Prior to the 18th century, there
were only a few ~implistic
valentine cards which were exchanged among some of the
colonists. After 1723, however, the
custom began to ·grow with the
import of valentine "writers" from
England. These writers contained a
vast array of verses and messages
which could be copied onto giltedged letter paper or other
decorative sheets.

LOVE-What does Valentine's Day mean to you?
has lost its sentimentality and roCommercial valentines came
mance.
out about 1800 and by 1840, they
"Valentine's Day is still an
became even more sophisticated.
expression of love, but it has
changed in form. Instead of kissing
Today, valentines are manufactured on an enormous scale, and
and romance, it's emphasis has
changed to lust and sex," said freshthey range from the traditional
sentimental variety to sophisticated
man Wendy Raughly.
and humorous. These greetings can
Many women feel that
be sent to nearly everyoneValentine's Day is harder on them
friends, relatives, and sweethearts.
than it is on men. A man can give
Today, Valentine's Day has
his sweetheart flowers, candy, or
come to have different meaning for
jewelry, while there is not much of
a choice of men's gifts.
many people. Bombarded by the
retailing industry's attempt to
"The retail business is more
commercialize the sentimental
geared toward women than men. It
holiday, anyone who enters a
is very difficult to buy a man a gift
department store or card shop is
for Valentine's Day, Raughly
bound to be hit in the face with red
commented.
hearts and chocolate candy.
No matter how you plan to
Even some Wilkes students
celebrate Valentine's Day, rememcan see that the holiday has changed
ber that you have to look past the
in both form and meaning. With all
commercialism and the glamorous
of the commercialization, many
facade to find the true spirit and
people feel that Valentine's Day
love of Valentine's Day.

Royalty to perform at King's
Over its long theatrical history,
King's College Department of Theater
Arts has presented virtually every one
of Shakespeare's plays in existence.
Visiting director Joe Kerrigan,
however, has chosen as his production
the seldom seen Life and Death of
King John.
Not only is this the first time the
King's players will perform King John,
but it is also my first performance in
one of Shakespeare's serious dramas.
Having run the gamut of comedic old
men in plays like The Merry Wives of
Windsor, it will be both a pleasure and
a challenge to appear in King John.
Kerrigan, a King' s graduate, is
well known in local theater circles.
Besides performing with Scranton
Public Theater, Actor' s Circle, and
Showcase Theater, Kerrigan has also
performed in a number of television
plays.
Although King John is often listed

as a historical play, the drama has
many elements of tragedy. Kerrigan
hopes
that by
playing
up the
tragic aspects of
thedrama
he can
give a
new interpretation to
o ne o f
Sh a k es peare's most overlooked works.
In order to give the play a new
"look," Kerrigan and designer Brother
Jim Miller have decided to perform
King John inafour-sidedarenainstead
of the traditional Shakespearean thrust
stage used by the King's players.
The plot of King John concerns
deceit, war, and succession to the

throne. The drama centers around
John , the only remai ning son of King
Henry II.
After the
death of his
b rot hers,
R ichard
a n d
Geoffrey,
John becomes the
crow n ed
regent of
England.
Kin g
Philip of France, however, supports
the right of young Prince Arthur
(Geoffrey' s son) to claim the throne.
In the meantime, a bastard so_n of the
late King Richard surfaces and stakes
his claim for the throne. This confusion poses yet another question: What
defines a king? Is it title, pregenature,
or worth?

The large cast of King Jo hn includes many stage veterans and a host
of newcomers. Starring as King John
is veteran King's player Eric Kawaleski. I will take on the role of King
Philip, while Steve Lewis will play the
bastard son and Mike Moore has the
role of the Dauphin. Tim Trach will
portray the Duke of Austria and David
Shock will play Cardinal Pandaulph.
Newcomers to the King's stage
include Jeanne Krefski as Lady
Constance, Jennifer Margis as Q ueen
Elinor of Aquataine, Kathleen Radnai
as Blanch, and Mary Claire Gianelli as
young Prince Arthur. Other members
of the cast include Bridget O ' Brien,
Mike Hannon, Kevin Anton, Cheryl
Catina; and Michael Pawilkowski.

King John opens March 6th and
runs through March 9th. Tickets are
free to Wilkes and King's students.
Reservations can be made by calling
the King's box office.

Sandy Wilson's
of the roaring tw,nues,
end, features plentyd
dancing. The musie&amp;!
also the first play to ·
Andrews to America
The musical,
presented by thew·
D.::partment of Music,
Dance, will be
Dorothy Dickson
the Performing Arts
28, March l ,andMant
and on March 3at 2P
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lonely rich girl,
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a wealthy mem
Joelle Sch
Spencer, both
the lead roles.
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faculty members and
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Michael O'Neill,
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Ron Miller
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My girlfriend dressed me up in
her lingerie and beat me up.

Brady Taylor
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Ron Miller dressed me up in
lingerie and beat me up.

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by myself.

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Kelly Hackenberg
Sophomore
Isu!J)rised my ex-boyfriend with
half adozen helium balloons and
a stuffed animal.

Pete Stirn and Ken Dee
Freshmen
In first grade when we received
the most Valentines.

Missy Catanzaro
Sophomore
When I went on a road trip with
Jackie.

Jackie Wanas
Sophomore
When I went on a road trip with
Missy.

Bo Bolitsky
Sophomore
When I fell in love.

Kim Buck
Freshman
I was taken out Lo dinner and
while we were there, my boyfriend had the waiter bring me a
dozen roses.

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singleoff the LP, "Ride
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"Unskinny Bop" and
To Believe In."
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mprovide some strong
lyrics.
gs areall written by Poi. gritty, raw sounds pack
punch.
like "Valley of Lost
eHcll or High Water,"
e) Fleshand Blood" iihave toughened up
both musically and lyribcgan to take shape in
the band started writing
theywere on the road.
of waiting until they got
Poison captured the raw
their ideas straight onto
no intervention.
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and roll band," said
C. DeVille. "You can't
and create it. You have
gh emotions and experihelpstocapture iton tape

right away. Nothing gets in the way
of the writing process."
The songwriting on Flesh &amp;
Blood is outstanding. There's a
cinematic quality to the lyrics which
accounts for its force and vision.
"We've been through a lot, and I
think the record is a reflection of
what we've been through. It's a bit
more challenging. Love it or hate it,"
comments bassist Bobby Dall.
The Flesh &amp; Blood LP can truly
be said to em body the prime essences
of rock and roll.
Slaughter's first album Stick/t To
Ya is an intense hard-driving collection in which lead vocalist Mark
Slaughter lets loose his wide octave
range of vocal prowess on tunes such
as "Eye to Eye," "Up All Night" and
"She Wants More."
"The idea of Slaughter is to bring
emotion back into rock &amp; roll," said POISONOUS - Lead singer Bret Michaels says Poison's third album "Flesh &amp; Blood" is a "soundtrack
Slaughter. "The songs have a real to everyday life." Michaels and the rest of Poison appear at the Kingston Armory on Thursday, Feb. 21.
bluesy feel with a definite melodic
bass, but also have a gritty, nasty prejudices and discrimination that
exist in our society. It confronts it as
attitude."
Sharing writing duties on the LP, the bullshit that it is," they said.
Slaughter and Strum's efforts to
bassist Dana Strum and Slaughter
found their lyrical inspiration from reach the intensity that their European influences, particularly
their real-life experiences.
"Every song has a kind of true- Queen, had on them are met by the
sounds of guitarist Blas Elias, and
life meaning," explained Strum.
"They're either about something wild-man drummer Tim Kelly.
we went through, or something we
"We wanted burning young enboth perceive a lot of people go ergy with complete intensity," Strum
through, but can't get a chance to said. "These guys are it."
express for themselves."
Strur11 said the band "put their
Strum and Slaughter said the
band's debut single "Up All Night" asses on the line with the album."
"We decided to go for it," he s&lt;;tid.
captures the primal craziness of the
streets of New York City - and pits
Rock &amp; roll fans of all ages will be
the innocence of childhood with the
able to hear the pounding sounds of
corruption of the adult world.
both Poison and Slaughter when both
One song the duo is proud of is
bands play the Kingston Armory
"Eye To Eye." A song they describe
next Thursday.
as a kick-ass, don't mess with me
The show promises to give fans SLAUGHTER OPENS AT 7:30 p.m. - From left, guitarist Tim Kelly,
tune.
everything
they expect and more.
voclaist Mark Slaughter, bassist Dana Strum, and drummer Blas Elias.
"This song is about the

eparing for casualties
S-BARRE- As the Persian Gulf
·nues to intensify and the threat of a
war grows each day, the concern for
e and treatment of casualties has
Veterans Administration Hospital

of Wilkes-Barre is preparing to
the best care and treatment it can for
soldiers transported from the Gulf.
ld the hospital be needed as a
center for wounded, it would serve
le-side care unit for soldiers. A
from the Persian Gulf would first be
afield hospital, and then be sent to a
ital before being tran_§ported_ to a
facility.
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According to Mr. Mazzarella, Chief of
Personnel at the V.A. the hospital is
well-equipped to handle the casualties which
may result from Operation Desert Storm.
"We hope it doesn't happen, but if it
does, we are fully prepared," Mazzarella said.
The Hospital is a medium-sized veterans
center, equipped with 450 beds for
in-patients. The V.A. treats over 150,000
out-patients per year, and also has two
out-patient clinics located , in Sayre and
Bradford counties.
Thirty-six primary employees from the
V.A. have been recently activated and are
currently serving in Saudi Arabia. The V.A.
has, however, taken measures to compensate
for these employees and is adequately
prepared to treat any casualties which may
result from the Persian Gulf War.

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Colonels 'break the boards' for 1
By RONALD D. RAINEY
Beacon Staff Writer

During the football season tight-end Kieth Jackson
wrote a rap song about his Philadelphia Eagles.
The Wilkes Colonels men's basketball team may
be calling Jackson to see if they can adopt the tune
entitled "Coming Back Hard."
The title could be the best way to describe the
Colonels, who have won five of their last seven ball
games, including two M.A.C. games in a row.
Over the weekend, while most students were busy
with the Winter Weekend Party, the Colonels hosted .
their own party and had a grand old time, dismantling
FDU-Madison, a team tied for 1st in the MAC and
sporting an 18-3 record overall, by a score of 82-71.
On Monday night, the Colonels set three. scoring
records in a 127-70 victory ov.er the Delaware Valley
Aggies on Monday night. The two victories pushed
the Colonels record to 9-15 and 6-6 in the MAC.
While the playoffs are out of the question for
Wilkes, the team played the role of spoilers when they
beat FDU Saturday. The Jersey Devils had lost only
two MAC games before coming to the Marts Center.
The Colonels took it to them on the day Wilkes
honored their three seniors, Ray Ott, Eric Lawson, and
Jimmy Burke.
The seniors were workmanlike as Lawson and
Burke scored fifteen points each and Ott had five
rebounds and four steals.
But it was Sophomore center Joe Natale who rose
to the occasion for the Colonels, scoring twenty two
points, pulling down eleven rebounds, and blocking
three shots.
"We knew this game would be a big challenge
because Madison is an established team," said Ott,

pointing to the future. "This win will help our young
guys and give them the confidence they need to play
with anybody in this league."
The win against FDU gave the Colonels some
confidence while going into their showdown with
Delaware Valley on Monday.
No one, though, was ready for the offensive
- onslaught Wilkes would unleash during the game'.
The Colonels broke the old record established in
1957 for most points in a game (118) by recording a
whoppi11g 127 points.
They set the record for most points in a half, with
72 in the second frame.
The Colonels also broke the old field goal mark of
49, turning in one better for the ball game.
The Colonels jumped on top early and never
looked back. Sparked by their running game, Wilkes
took a 40-10 lead on the Aggies after eight minutes of
play.
"I think when we get our running game going we
have one of the best breaks in the league," said
The Be
Lawson. "Delaware Valley tried to go up tempo with
us early but we just couldn't miss early."
8-BALL ABILITY - Ray Ott dribbles downcourt against
Lawson led the Colonels with twenty six points.
Coach Rainey was pleased with the performance of his l
Burke had twenty one, Natale thirteen, John Mahasky in the victory.
twelve on six for six shooting which included a one
handed dunk, and John Harlan eleven. Sophomore
The Colonels finish up their season on the road as
Rick Butler had nine on three field goals, including the Juniata Saturday.
one that broke the total points mark. In all, thirteen
So don't look over your shoulder MAC, because the Wi
players scored in the victory.
are "Coming Back Hard!"
Wilkes also dominated defensively as Ott had four
steals and eight assists to go along with Natale's three
"Mahasky, Butler, Harlan, and the Patackis brothers (Chris
blocked shots. Natale and promising freshman forward came in and did a great job," said Rainey. "And you have IO
Phil Marko put the exclamation point on the victory Natale is just a sophomore and Marko is only a freshmen.
as each had thunderous two handed dunks in the second along with freshmen Hank Hood, Corby Swan, and Kermit
half.
our future as a team look bright."

19-

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in such a
like that
uld not b ping. Ra
the 126 p

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Lady colonels lose to Ja
By Mary Scicchitano
Beacon Staff Writer

pull down one more rebound (49) than the Lady
Jays (48).

The Lady Colonels basketball team started out the
Despite the final score,
1990-91 season like a raging
the Lady Colonels were in
fire, winning ten of their
the game through most of
the contest.
first eleven games.
Wilkes jumped out early
This fire has been
and held the lead through
extinguished, however, as
most of the first half.
the Lady Colonels ended
With Wilkes leading 26their season with six conse22
at the 4: 13 mark, the
• cutive losses.
Lady Jays went on an 18-2
Their latest defeat came
run to take a 40-28 half-time
on Tuesday against a sharp
lead.
Elizabethtown squad 89-64.
In the second half,
The Lady Jays played a
Wilkes abandoned their
fine all-around game, shootzone defense and went man
ing 47% from the floor to
to man. But they still could
Wilkes 37%. The Lady
not
contain the Lady Jays'
Colonels, who have been
mfatnous
ra~tbreak.
known to dominate die boar~, onl-y ma ged- "t ~----:::=-=

Lady Colonels ~· u
Boyer, who tallied
points. Krista
Missy Chinchar had
12 points respec
Chinchar also had

I

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IN ~IN - Two Juniata defenders try to block a successful shot

ormance
to John
weighs 25

said Reese
held him

letic departments
since her one year
has expired.
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nation wide ~c
time staff mem

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fstlers take

ESU after
toF&amp;M
Saturday's 19- 13 loss at Franklin &amp;
Coach Reese's grap..P1ers record stood at

es University wrestling?
the name of Andre Miller and Dennis
· gon here?
ve been losing a lot of close individual
has really hurt us in our matches," said
been stressing to the kids that we have to
out the close ones."
y night when the Colonels visited East
, Reese must have thought he was
flashbacks.
could think was here we go again," said
open up with a chance to win and then we
one in such a close decision, I thought it
11 be like that all night."
would not be an evening Reese would
sleeping. Ray Markulucs whipped Matt
3in the 126 pound bout to get the ball
11

&gt;rothers (C
nd you ha
freshmen.
and Kermit

, Mike Froelich physically wore down
·n Chris Jones, 6-4 and Mike Evans won
142, 10-4.
' Ron Miller then took it on the chin,
150. Reese, however, was encouraged by
ing.
was the aggresor in the match, he just kept
tin counters all night," said Reese.
in the lineup at 158 and 167 paid off big
·ng, as Merrel Neal bumped down to 158
Guidi returned from a month long lay off
to fill the 167 spot.
pnned Steve Elicker, the winner of his last
, at the 6:09 mark and Guidi held off

9-5.
177 pound clash featured Charlie Keyes
Dave 2.ettlemoyer. Zettlemoyer, a transfer
Carolina State where he was the Atlantic
nee champion, had won his last nineteen
the Wilkes Open championship in the 177
· under his belt.

90, Aaron Tufankjian decisioned Brian

er one
expir

~ en·

ta

heavy weight bout Reese was thrilled with
performance Reggie Stancil turned in,
kiss to John Loercher, 8-6.
weighs 254 pounds and Reggie is only
• said Reese. "Loercher caught.Reggie in
and held him there for about 1:45. I don't
he kept his shoulder up. Most people
given up after being stuck for that long.
got out of it and I thought he got a tilt in
· which would have been good for a tie,
didn't give it to him."
areal guttsy match by Reggie."
Colonels now have four matches remaining
lf/O at the Marts Center next week. The
kost Morgan State Saturday afternoon at
lid Kutztown on Wenesday night.

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Vol. 43 No. 14

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WILKES UNIVERSITY'S WEEKLY

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Feb. 28, 1991

esident Bush: Objectives acheived
evised speech to the
sday evening Preannounced the PerWar had ended with a
Allied victory.
·t has been liberated
i army has been detold the nation. The
nt officially ended
,atleast,forthe time

l!

ilities were schedatmidnightThursday,
dard Time. This
hours after the beginground offensive to
· forces from Kuwait.
mted six weeks to the

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Bush said that it was totally
up to Iraq to make sure the ceasefire remained in effect. The conditions for Iraq to keep peace
include that they:
Must release all POW's.
Must remove all land and
sea mines in the desert and
Persian Gulf.
Must release all third party
prisoners.
Meet with the leaders of the
coalition forces for the
tenns of peace within 48
hours after the cease-fire.
- Adhere to all provisions the
United Nations Security
Council.
- Must pay compensation for
the damage it has done to
Kuwait.
Cannot launch SCUD missiles into any of its neighboring countries.

chers LEARN
blugh the first joint eduerence has ended, the
g" is not over for the
area educators who
is seminars last Friday,
15.
cooference allowed teachkindergarten through the
access to 244 presentaing all aspects of the
profession.
mate influence of Projwill continue for years to
nding far beyond the
and into the profession,
to Wilkes president Dr.

Christopher Breiseth.
"Teaching as a profession has
been down in the dumps throughout
the past several years. Project
LEARN will help to reestablish
Leaching as a respected profession,"
he said.
The conference represents the
culmination of a year and a half of
hard work on the part of local teaching professionals and administrators.
Spearheading operations at
Wilkes was Dr. Rosemary Williams,
Director of Teacher Extension Programs and Dr. Robert Heaman, Executive Assistant to the President
"Williams' office served as the
cockpit for operations during the

See LEARN, page 2

Any violation of these terms
by Iraq will result in the
continuation of Operation Desert
Storm, Bush said.
Bush assured that there is no
quarrel between the coalition and
the people of Iraq, but with Saddam Hussein, and that the United
States do not seek the destruction
of Iraq.
Bush added that the war is
now behind us and the immediate
task is one of providing and holding the peace.
"We must begin to look beyond war," said Bush. "The
United States can be a catalyst for
peace."
Late Wednesday, Iraq sent a
letter to the United Nations Secretary
General saying they would comply
with all U.N. resolutions concerning
their invasion of Kuwait on Aug. 2,

1990.

FILE PHOTO

VICTORY!! - President Bush announced Wednesday evening
that the war in the Persian Gulf has finally ended. It lasted six weeks.

Blood Drive a .s uccess
By BECKY STEINBURGER
Beacon Staff Writer
Wilkes-Barre Wilkes
University held its, annual February Blood Drive last Thursday in
the Arnaud C. Marts Center.
According to Diane O'Brien,
Student Health Services coordinator, Wilkes collected 167 productive units, surpassing the goal
of 165 units.
Approximatley 185 students,
faculty, and staff responded to the
blood drive, but the common cold
took it's toll on those who were
able to donate.

'This is usually our worst
blood drive of the year because of
the cold season, but we did pretty
well," said O' Brian. "This was our
best February drive ever."

INSIDE ....
Campus .................... 2
National Focus ........ 3

In competition with the blood
drive at King's earlier this month,
Wilkes collected more units.
For those wno were brave
enough to donate, Domino's delivered free pizza, Mr. O'Brien made
chile dogs, and prizes were
awarded.
The final blood drive of the
year will be held Thursday, April
25th.

Forum ....................... 4
Premiere ................... 6
Opinion in Focus .....7
Sports ...................... 10

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portfolio. Accordingto
good resume will get
door" and "a portfolio
an employer details of
and abilities."

Engineering Expo
'91 is a success
By MARLENE MANGAN

Assistant Features Editor
About 200 high school
students recently visited the campus during National Engineers
Week. Engineering Expo '91 enabled students to meet faculty and
become acquainted the programs
offered by the school of Science
and Engineering.
"We want to make the
students aware of what the
engineering discipline is all about,
and indirectly show them how these
disciplines are practiced and programmed
within
Wilkes
specifically," said Dr. Umid R.
Nejib, Dean of the School of
Science and Engineering.
Nejib said that if the
students are creative problem
solvers then engineering might be
the major for them. Apparently, the

After brief com
panelists took questions.
and West put their
display for students to
They also critiqued ma
students brought in and
advice on organizing
Jane Elmes-Crahall,
Advisor of I.A.B.C.,

program not only aided the students
but the teachers who accompanied
them.
In addition to the tours, two
keynote speakers from · the Tobyhanna Army Depot addressed
the students. Both Terrance M.
Hora, Electronics Engineer and
Patricia A. Curran, Chief of the
Intergrated Logistics Support Office, offered students their personal
experiences within the field of
engineering and spoke of the salaries available.
"The entire department faculty helped out and without their
cooperation, it would not have been
a success," stated Dr. S.M. Perwez
Kalim, Assitant . Professor of
Engineering and coordinator of
Engineering Expo '91. According
to Kalim, present engineering
students at Wilkes offered their
time to assist the high school
student in anyway possible.

market."

WORKSHOP -officers and panelists of IABC

Workshop provides
students with insight
By CARMELA OSBORNE

Special to the Beacon
Approximately 25 Wilkes
students attended a Resume and
Portfolio Workshop in the Marts
Center on Tuesday, February 26,
from 11 am to 1 pm. The workshop was sponsored by the Wilkes
Chapter of International Association of Business Communicators
(I.A.B.C.).

Guest speakers at the workshop were Wilkes Career Counselor, Dorothy Price; Communications Manager for the Greater
Wilkes-Barre Partnership, Donna
Sedor;
Debbie James West,
owner of Debbie James West
Public Relations; and staff writer
for the Sunday Independent.
David Kazuba
Panelists spoke about the
importance of a good resume and

have to present themsel
ally" by providing
samples and showing
do.
Laurie Tappan, s
ganizer of the wor
pleased with the t
pointed out that "joining
allows students to work
fessionals in the fields rl
marketing."

Local administrators praise 'Learn'
By MISSY MARGIS

Beacon Assistant News Editor
Project LEARN, the area's
first educational conference, was
an overwhelming success according to local educators who
attended the day-long conference
on February 15th.
About 4,000 teachers from all
over Luzerne County attended the
conference which was held on both
Wilkes and Kings campuses.
According to Di-. Rosemary
Williams, Director of Extension
Programs for Teacher Education at
Wilkes, there was over 300 hours
of instruction available to all who
attended.
Dallas Senior High School
principal Frank Galicki was one of

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the educators in attendance. Galicki participated in three workshops and also attended the address
given by the keynote speaker, Dr.
Samuel Proctor.
"What I found most important
was the opportunity to speak about
problems that I have in my district
that are not uncommon in other
districts. The workshops were very
well organized, helpful, and useful," Galicki said.
Along with the professionalism of the conference and the coming together of educators, Galicki
found Dr. Proctor's address most
impressive.
"Head and shoulders above all
the workshops was the effectiveness of Dr. Proctor to captivate the
audience of 1,800 educators."

■

The success of Project
LEARN was a surprise to Galicki.
..My first reaction was I
thought it would become and it was
an administrative nightmare to try
and coordinate all those individuals
into all those workshops. However,
when I arrived I found the atmosphere to be one of congeniality
and collegial togetherness."

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Galicki offered praise to the
coordinators of Project LEARN,
which took over a year and a half to
organize.
"The program's committee is
to be commended. I know that Dr.
Rosemary Williams worked very
hard in getting it (Project LEARN)
organized. I was very impressed,"
Galicki commented.

Friday

Graduate Assistant Applications
Due
End of 6th week of classes.
Refer to withdrawal policy
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conference," accordingII
Area teaching
were given "professional
the way we teach," ac
President, because of the
Wilkes professors who
ing the seminar.
This interaction
at all levels will p
which will benefit the
tional system.
"Now all teachers
ity to work together a5
possible, said Breisedl.
system has been broken
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active in the percussion ensembles
according to Jerry Campbell,
Chairperson of the Music
Department.
"Michael was a very hard
worker and he went after what-he
wanted. He was an ideal student
who was always anxious to learn as
much as possible. He was the type
of student when told to learn a
Beethoven symphony he would
learn all nine,"
Campbell
commented.
Along with Michael's studies
at Wilkes, he also taught part-time
at Marion Catholic High School as
a percussion instructor.
Surviving are his parents
Michael J. and Donna Palchetti;
Christopher, brother, all at home;
Dolores Palchetti, Plymouth,
maternal grandmother; aunts and
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Families who have relatives
serving in the Persian Gulf were in
attendance this past Tuesday as the
Luzerne County Public Forum
presented a discussion in Stark
Learning Center, room 101.
Dr. Mahmoud Fahmy, Dean of
the Division of Graduate Studies and
Adult Education, was guest lecturer
at the forum.
"I would like to make one point
which is very important, this conflict

Tuesday

CC Meeting, 11 :45 a.m.
Bio Club Meeting, 11 a:m.

in the Persian Gulf is not an issue of
oil or economic gain. Rather, it is an
issue of international law," he said.
Fahmy does not consider himself
an expert on the war but is well informed about the people and the area
in which the conflict is taking place.
· After giving a brief summary of
the Middle East, Fahmy encouraged
the audience to ask questions.
"I thought Dr. Fahmy was informative about the history of Kuwait
an&lt;.f Iraq. I learned a lot throughout
his discussion," said Eleanor
Rydzefski, Office Manager in the
Admissions Office.
Rydzefski has been listening to
the news more often lately since her
son, John Bialek was sent to the Gulf
six weeks ago. A 1988 graduate of
Wilkes, Bialek serves in the 402nd

Wednesday
SG Meeting, 6:30 p.m.

Military Police Unit.
"When he called this week he said
he hasn't started interacting with the
prisoners of war yet, but expects to
within the next few days," said
Rydzefski.
According to Rydzefski, her
son's orders are for one year in the
Gulf.
The Society for Preservation of
the Barber Shop Quartet Singing
performed the songs: "I Believe",
"God Bless America" , and "Battle
Hymn of the Republic". Wilkes'
Assistant Professor of Political
SciencePhilipR. Tuhy,and GeraldJ.
Cookus, Chief of Sercurity, are both
members of the quartet.
Following the forum a small reception was held for the family
members.

Thursday
Faculty meeting, 11 a.m., SLC 101
BACCHUS Meeting, 11 a.m.
IRHC Meeting, 11 :15 a.m.
WUPB Meeting, 11 :30 a.m.

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Was the concert
really worth it?
Thursday, February 21, at
the Kingston Armory, Poison
played in cpncert with
Slaughter as their opening
band. The concert was mobbed with all sorts of people,
including children, teens, college students, and even the
older generation. The show
was a complete sellout and a
big succe~s.

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&amp;
Scott Romano

Both bands expressed their
feelings about the war. Poison
dedicated the song "Something to Believe In" to the

men and women serving in the
Gulf, and the bands conveyed a
message of peace to the fans.
While both bands gave a exceptional performance, there
were a few drawbacks in the
concert: The first problem was
the view of the stage. No mat. ter what vantage point you
tried to get at, the fans would
not let you move to see the
stage. Someone stated, "If I
wanted to hear the music, I
would have stayed home and
listened to their tape." If the
armory did something to adjust
the seating level on the floor,
maybe everyone could enjoy
the concert.
Another problem was the
security situation. Not only
were they rude, but also uncooperative. After the concert, I

asked for an interview with
Poison. Security responded,
said that if the interview was
not prescheduled it was
denied. It seemed that the only
people let in after the show
were either workmen who had
no identification on them,·and
the girls in short skirts. Yet,
according to security, they had
no time for interviews.

Well, folks, one place we definitely can't get con
the acclaimed Wilkes University Farley Library.
Granted, the library is often useful in the lighter
tesearch, but it becomes burdensome when trying to
research. If you ever bother to take a few hours to
even a small part of the books in the library, you may
most, if not all, have one major distinguishing fea
old. Many of the books are outdated. Even if the·
in the books is useful to your needs, there never
enough of them. ·
Suppose a professor assigns a paper with a min·
sources, no encyclopedias, and there are only th
listed in the card catalog. To make matters worse,
the sources are out. The book-share system the
involved in is a good idea, but it often takes da
weeks for a book to come in.
Another inconvenience of the library is thew
Saturday hours are 12-5 p.m., which leaves little
research. Sunday hours are 2 p.m. - midnight, w·
we have to wait half the day just to get in.
So what must one do in a pinch? Wilkes
arrangements with other area libraries where Wi
can use their Wilkes library cards. They include
libraries at Keystone Junior College, College ·
King's College, LCCC, Marywood College, Uni
Scranton, and possibly the Ousterhout Public Lib
Franklin St. Hopefully, these libraries will have
books in stock, although it would be so much more
if we could save the trip and just borrow the books
Perhaps the university should rethink its priori·
of spending money on security "golf carts" or
advanced" camera alarm system in Stark, the sc
allocate more money toward research materials for
There are ways of resolving this problem. All we
use some common sense to resolve this problem.

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thanked everyone for their
support. As the concert ended,
I then realized it was a great
concert musically, but it was a
shame that not all could see
what they paid for.

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marrow transplant is a necessity for
Lisa, but it is a-very costly process.
The cost for future testing on prospective donors runs about $350 per
person and the tests can not be done
unless the money is paid first.
The cost of the transplant, once a
donor is found, is a minimum of
$100,000 and post transplant
medication could cost as much as
$ 100 per day. If anyone would like
to donate to the Lisa Pagotto fund,
please send your contributions to
the Wyoming Valley Transplant
Center, United Penn Bank, South
Main and Academy Street, WilkesBarre, Pa., 18702. Please send
donations in care of the Lisa Pagotto
Fund. Any amount will be helpful.
Thank you,
Suzanne Murray

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By JEAN NEPA
Beacon Staff Writer

By BRIAN MALINA
Beacon Staff Writer

Classical guitarist David
Burgess mystified all who attended
his hour long performance at Rumours Sunday night.
Burgess' performance ·was divided into two parts, The first half
traced the history of Spanish music,
beginning with some of the oldest
known guitar music, composed
during the time of Columbus.
This initial part of the performance also included works from
the Spanish Baroque period, fiery
Flamencos of the Andalucian gypsies, as well as works by the 20th
century Spanish composer Joaquin
Rodrigo.
During the second half of his
performance, Burgess performed a
collection of South American and
Latin American music some of
which included Indian melodies of
the Andean Indians and music from
the Argentine Pampas.
The concert was the first of a
series of performances which will
be presented at Rumours this semester by Wilkes Programming
Board.
Burgess began studying guitar
at the Institute de Arte Guitarristico
in Mexico City where he studied
under Argentine guitarist Manuel
Lopez Ramos. After receiving his
Diploma di Merito, he received a
full scholarship to the Accademi::
Musicale Chigiana in Siena, Italy.
Burgess has received many
awards for his playing including
top honors in competitions such as
the Ponce International in Mexico,
the Guitar '81 Competition in
Toronto, and the 31st International
Music Competition in Munich. He
is also the fust recipient of the prestigious Segovia Fellowship.
Burgess currently lives in New
York City and has performed in
Town Hall, Carnegie Recital Hall
and at Lincoln Center. His music
has also been recorded for both the
Musical Heritage Society and CBS
Masterworks.

Traditional African-American
songs, singing games and other classic
Black Southern folk music echoed
throughout Geis Hall last Friday, when
the Voices of the Folk brought to life a
rich sample of their ancestral culture.

Among the musical forms born in ·
the New World out of African tradition
and performed by Voices of the Folk
are religious folk songs, work songs,
and singing games in which the
audience is called upon to participate.
Voices of the Folk gets the
audience to act out situations during
these singing games and also leads the
audience in call and response songs.
The Voices of the Folk are favorites among children. The group performs in schools throughout the year,
as well as for festival, concert and
coffeehouse audiences of all ages.

The Voices of the Folk accompany themselves with tambourines
and other percussion instruments.
They inspire and involve their
audience in songs, games and other
musical activities that have been pasRecently the group performed in
sed on from generation to generation
since as far back as the early 17th concert with Tom Chapin, and they've
century.
been making regular appearances on
stage with the folk great, Pete Seeger.
That music incorporated virtually
The Voices of the Folk know how
every activity of life. It provided a way to inspire adults and children from any
for newly arrived African-Americans background. They move modern
to adapt to a new hostile environment audiences to participate in old fashRUMOURS-"Voices of the Folk "lead audience in SOIWJ.
here in ·the United States.
ioned folk traditon.

Theater vets rec
BY BECKY STEINBERGER
and HEIDI HOJNOWSKI
Beacon Staff Writers
Proof of the past.
It comes from fossils , pot
shards, and relics, yet it is never
more convincing than when it
comes from the voices of men.
On Saturday, February 23,
Loften Mitchell, Frederick O'Neal,
and Dick Campbell personalized
the events of history by sharing
their experiences. They presented a
symposium, directed by Dr. Bonnie Bedford and jointly sponsored
by Wilkes University and the Pennsylvania Humanities Council, to
celebrate February as Black History Month.
The audience of approximately 200 heard "more than mere
observances", according to Wilkes
President Dr. Breiseth. They experienced "history retold by three
men there to shape and change it"
Veterans of the theater and
crusaders against racism, Mitchell,
O'Neal and Campbell candidly
spoke of their encounters with discrimination. O'Neal, the fust black
president of Actors' Equity Association, recalled a time when blacks
were not accepted as members in
the union of the acting profession,

only sold tickets for the balcony of
Washington's National Theater,
and how to cope with
and refused travelling accomodations.
Project coordinallll
Elaborating on O'Neal 's · Dr. Patricia Heaaman,
points, Campbell described his
Zellner, Dr. Stanley
travels through South Africa as
Robert Heaman, and
Cultural Ambassador in 1966.
Groh. Also aiding wert
Upon arrival, the hotel pretended to
Hamilton Dickson Fwd;
lose his reservation. Rather than
nette Evans Fund;
succumb to this racism, Campbell
University, Lehman
challenged it, as he had all segregaLuzerne Community
tion all his life.
Communications
"I bullied my way through
Wilkes' English and
South Africa," Campbell resolutely
Theatre, and Dance
said. "Everything I could do to
the Manuscript Society;
break the law-I did it!"
Student Coalition;
Women's Community
As each man recalled his own
Wilkes' Cultural Affaill
story, the audience was drawn into
the warm rapport established between old friends. Mitchell, playwright of the Tony-nominated
musical "Bubbling Brown Sugar,"
called the evening "tremendously
emotional."
Mitchell's words best capsulize the session: " I have no respect
for any kind of segregation whatsoever in the world!" This summari11i11111111;111;1;i111111111 111:@
zation reminds us that we shouldn't
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A question and answer session, moderated by Wilkes Director
of Theater Dr. Michael O'Neill,
followed the discussion. Topics

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you think the "Ground War" should
ve been initiated? Why or why not?

Jennifer Meyers
Freshman
because it was the next step
had to be taken in Operation

Desert Stonn.

Connie Lineman
Sophomore
Yes, but I'll feel bad about all the
casualities that will come about as
its result.

Reggie Stancil
Sophomore
Yes, because if the Iraqis won't get
out of Kuwait, then we'll make
them get out.

Mike Salitsky and Chris Imperiale
Freshmen
The ground war definately should have
been initiated because Hussein won't
leave unless we make him leave.

Eric Feese
Junior
cs, because we should get it over
with

Dave Russo, Jr.
Junior
Yes, because we don't want to wait
until summer because it'll be too
hot.

Angie Basta
Junior
Yes, because if we wait any longer,
it'll just get worse.

Chuck Redding
Senior
Yes, because the poor Kuwaitis are
being raped and pillaged.

Mark Lubin
Freshman
Yes, because if it's not done now,
it'll have to be done later.

Linda Kravitz
Junior
Yes, because it has to end
somewhere

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By DIANE HOFSESS
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College kids on spring break
will soon be making a quick run for
the border.
They will be heading for Cancun, Mexico, where the sun is hot
and the beer is cold, travel agents
report.
"Cancun, that's the place to go;
that's the 'in' spot," says Margie
Likert, an agent with Boersma
Travel in Ann Arbor, Mich.
"Cancun is hot," echoes Jill
Batzer, an agent with Defoe Travel
Service in Birmingham, Mich.
"The value of the dollar in Mexico
is so good, and the college kids like
that."
They also like the fact that other
college kids are going there, says
Batzer. Kids attract kids.
Other reasons for Cancun's
popularity: "It has the nicest
beaches and clearest waters you'll
see," says Batzer. "It's one of the
top scuba diving spots in the world.
You don't need a car there."

Those traveling to Cancun can
expect to pay anywhere from $550$700 for one week, including air
fare and hotel, says Marcia Margeson, an agent with Hudson's
Travel Service in Ann Arbor.,
Mich.
Other "in" spring break
destinations for college kids: South
Padre Island, Texas (it's been a
favorite for the last three years); the
Bahamas; and Acapulco, Mexico.
Florida also still has .a following,
say travel agents.
At the University of Virginia,
the student council office gets
flooded at this time of year with
advertisements for spring break
destinations.
"Florida. is very popular, but
there have been ads for places like
Cancun, the Bahamas, the Virgin
Islands and Jamiaca," says Lee
Barnes, president of UVA's
Student Council. Spring breaks
begins at the university on March 8,
after classes.
How do students on tight budget
afford exotic spring break trips to

the Caribbean?
"I've seen students work all
year long, in the gym, babysitting,
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heBoyfriend" meets Wilkes tonight
is a form of entertainment that we all

We also have the stage mananger, or sorry,

e to experience sometime in our life. managers, because to put on a musical, it is wise to
have more than one manager.
And last but not least we have the cast. In a
college musical you will get all types of cast members:
actors who don't sing, singers who don't act, dancers
that sing but don't act, or any other combination. It is
the job of the three directors to show them off at their
best and to improve upon their performing weaknesses.
As you may have heard by now the Wilkes
University Music,Theatre,Dance Department is going
all out during rehearsals for a full scale musical. Sandy
Wilson's "The Boyfriend" will be presented this
weekend at the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center. The
show is under the direction of Dr. Michael O'Neil.
With assistance from Mike Willliams as well as Peter
and Kristen Deganan.
The play is a spoof of British musicals of the
1920's. For an actor it is wonderful to be able to
's the director. Actually three directors. experience the three mediums of performing. A musical
the overall director you have the music gives someone a chance to enhance others performances
e sure everyone sings on key, in tempo as well as their own. The actors are hard at work to put
!he right feeling. And of course the on a performance that will hopefully prove a fun and
director, the very patient person who puts fascinating night of entertainment.
Dave Zimmerman, Anne Marie Ricci, Gail Stone,
and singers who haven't much dance
t we have the hard working technical and Jim Evans, all theatre majors, are performing in
rand his crew. Day and night they slave this musical. The music department is represented by
ting sets and improving the overall Frank Sponsor, Joelle Shwab, Gina Lupino, and Diane
Gardis.
lheshow.
are many aspects of a musical that we
granted. Such as, what's in a musical and
le does it take to put on a musical?

Dancin' away
University, this spring
leaping, pirouetting,
its way into a new

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ies in town, many
college age desiring
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can continue in Wilkesthan moving on to
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~ to study dance,
said, "because dancers
sandothers in physicareers- need a broad
both in their dance
latercareer steps.
is truly a synetric or
liscipline, providing a
oond among the fields of
alhletics, and theater,"
r Peter Degnan. "It
t ofthe genuinely ennouman functions mind, body, and psyliveliest of the arts," he
visual art, a picture, yet
moving."
aew courses present

students with a blend of theory and
practice, helping them experience
dance holistically in its aesthetic,
choreographic,
educational,
historical and social aspects, added
Kristin Degnan, added Kristin
Degnan, who also teaches in the
program.
"Students introduced to the
synthesizing qualities of dance will
be encouraged to explore another
dimention of personal fulfillment
while striving to realize their potential as physically coordinated, aesthetically sensitive, poised and
graceful persons," she added.
With thereceiptoftheHarkness
grant last summer, allowing the
University to hire two part-time
faculty members to develop the
program, the University created
created a new dance studio in the
basement of Darte Hall. Its cushioned maple floors and mirrored
walls house an open floor space,
portable ballet barres and an ebony
grand piano.
"It's a beautiful space," said
Mrs. Degnan.
The dance program opened in '
January with four introductory
courses: classical movement for the
stage which includes ballet and
fencing: introduction to modern
technique; introduction to jazz, and
introduction to tap.
"We were astounded to have 46
students enrolled the first time the
classes were offered," said Kristen
Degnan, adding that students come
from nearly every major and school
- in the University.

B?YFRIEND- Cast members rehearse for a musical spoof which opens
this weekend. The show runs tonight, Friday, Saturday at 8, and Sunday
mantinee at 2.

Laughing it up at Rumours
BY CAROLYN DOUGLAS
Beacon Staff Writer
Comedian Lizz Winstead, a
familiar name on the comedy circuit, recently made a stop here at
Rumours. Last Saturday, February
23, Winstead filled the room with
laughter and cheer for more than an
hour.
Winstead's show covered topics ranging from health conscious
people to Great Danes and underwear. Winstead also showed an
ability to think on her feet by easily
handling a few outspoken audience
members.
The eight-year corned y verteran
first entered comedy when she was
a junior in college on a dare from a
friend.
Her act is composed of material
from her own opinions and personal experiences.
"When I get off the stage you

know where I stand on alot of
things." she said.
Ms. Winstead has travelled
across the country from San
Francisco to Boston.
As have many performers,
Winstead has had an embarassing
moment on stage. Let's just say it
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10

f Ell. 28, 1991

·-··

Merrel Neal is fired up for Easte
Last year Merrel Neal
was eliminated in the first
round of the National
Wrestling Championships at
College Park, Maryland. He
was beaten by Michigan's
two time Ali-American Larry
Goucher.
Despite this, Neal took in
the rest of the matches and
enjoyed his time spent around
the best college grapplers in
the country. He felt no need
to sulk. After all, just a week
before he placed third in the
Easterns. No one expected
him to be there. When he lost
a close 4-1 decision to
Goucher, Neal lost no sleep.
Surely there was no shame
losing to a two time AllAmerican in your first trip to
the Nationals.
"When I got out there last
year I was basically just glad
to be there," said the fifth
year graduate student. "I was
just thinking that I was one of
the top 30 in the country and

Neal will be competing in
the 158 pound division, drop-

ping down from his regular
season slot of 167.
Will the loss in weight
and drop to perhaps the tournaments toughest weight
class hurt Neal's chances for
a return trip to Nationals?
Noway.
Neal's superior ~trengt
should help him place in tht.
top three. Throw in the tournament experience factor,
which all wrestlers say is so
important, (this is Neal's
fourth trip to the Easterns),
and you have a sure bet.
Somebody get Vegas on
the line.
Neal will have no
problem spotting the enemy
this weekend. He has seen
them all before.
There's Joe Mocco of
Brown University and his 294 record, as well as Bob
Whalen (27-4) of Cornell
University. The same Bob
that was good enough for me. Whalen that decisioned him
Butthenithithim. 'What earlier in the year by a 5-4
if I had wrestled a little smar- count, and then there's
ter, Or a little tougher, Or Army's Nick Mauldin.
Maulden is the sure numwith a little more intensity?
He was
Neal began losing sleep. ber one seed.
awarded
last
year's
It was at that point that he
Outstanding
Wrestler
Award
vowed to return. This time
he's on a mission. A mission and is the defending Eastern
Champ. Along the way, he
that is not impossible.
It all starts tomorrow elirr,ir1ated Neal in the semimorning when Neal (18-4) finals.
Neal, however, will not
and his Wilkes teammates
shy
away from the challenge.
compete in the Easterns at
Lehigh University's Stabler After all, we're talking about
a guy who holds down two
Arena.

READYTO GOwrestler Merrel Neal,
ready for Easterns
at Lehigh. His 19
18-4. At Easterns,
the 158-pound class.

jobs, goes to graduate school
full time, and still finds time
not only to wrestle, but to
excel at it.
"When I first get out there
I'll be nervous," said Neal.
"But once I step on the mat,
It's all business. I want to go
back to Nationals. My goal
this time is to be All-American."
Neal will make it back to
nationals.
All Doubting
Thomas' need to do is have a
conversation with him.
He thinks he won't be
beaten.
_ Therefore, he won't be
beaten.
Anyone who takes Philosophy knows that.
"I'm definitely fired up,"
said Neal. "I want to be the
Eastern Champ."
"Merrel should do finet
said Wilkes head coach John
Reese. "He did a great job all
year, he was really consistent."
Here's one vote that the
consistency carries over, and
Neal takes his spot in Nationals.

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11

tourny to be held at Lehigh

riler
lite only yesterday that the Wilkes University
was choosing sides for frisbee football games.

Merrel Ne
r Easter
~h. His 19
Easterns,
pound cla

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grueling months later, the season is coming to
the team is gearing up for the Eastern
Wrestling Association (EIW A) tournament.
which is the annual qualifier for the national
is being held tftis weekend at Lehigh
!er Arena.
er will tell you that the month of March is
All of the hard work and dedication each
into the sport since September is rewarded.
achance for individual wrestlers to grab the
Atournament consists of 16 teams: Wilkes,
, Navy, Syracuse, Cornell, Brown, Harvard,
ton, Rutgers, Pennsylvania, Columbia,
hall, East Stroudsburg, and William&amp; Mary.
s compete for the team title and for the top
uals in each weight class. The three top
rach weight class then qualify for the national
· g held at Carver Hawkie Arena in Iowa on

The Wilkes grapplers are entering the Eastems on a good
note. They have won three of their last four, knocking off
East Stroudsburg, Morgan State, And Millersville before
losing to the Bloomsburg Huskies this past Sunday. This
strong finish secured head coach John Reese's 35th
1
consecutive winning seas.&gt;n. Wilkes finished the year at
13-10-1.
"This was a definite plus for us," said senior co-captain
Charlie Keyes about ending the season on a winning note.
"It sets the tone for the Easterns, which is so important,
especially for our younger guys."
The other senior co-captain, Merrel Neal, is also excited
about the tournament.
"Now it's our time to get some recognition for ourselves
and for the feam," said Neal. "It's retribution time for all
our sweat and tears."
The Colonels lineup for the Easterns will begin with
sophomore Chris.Ricard, who had a 10-11-1 record, at 118
pounds. Sophomore Ray Markulias, 7-11 -1, will wrestle at
126 while junior Mike Froelich, 17-3, will be at 134.
Freshman Mike Evans, 11-10-3 will be at 142 and
junior Eric Feese, 7-5, at 150.

Neal, 18-4, will be at 158 and junior Anthony Guidi,
10-3-3, will grapple at 167.
Sophomore Aaron Tufankjian, 10-11, will wrestle a t
177 and Keyes, 20-3-1, will compete at 190. Sophomore
Reggie Stancil will anchor the Colonels at heavyweight with
a 7-5-1 record.
The Colonels are sending seven first time wrestlers to
the Easterns. Froelich, Neal, and Keyes, are the on!~•
tournament tested wrestlers. ·
Reese is optimistic about his team's chances.
"This is good experience for our younger guys, which
will help them in the years to come," said Reese.
"Everyone is getting together and the attitude seem1;
positive."
The Colonels will return more than ten letters next year,
losing only Neal to graduation.
So the stage is set for Friday morning at 11 a.m
Wilkes' wrestlers know they don't get a second chance if ther
wrestle poorly, so failure is not in their vocabulary.
Dan Gable, once called wrestlers the "Marines o ·
Athletics." If this is true, the Marines of the 1990-9 ,
Wilkes wrestling regiment are ready for battle.

ase of "snuff"
ng college students
SNIDER
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college athletes are chewing tobacco, but fewer use
, a new study says.
hers at Michigan State University surveyed 2,039
ity athletes in 1985 and 2,282 in 1989. They found
e and crack use had dropped 12 percent, and ·
and amphetamine use fell 8 percent and 5 percent.
.,.
smokeless tobacco, or snuff, increased 8 percent, • •
overall increase over the period.
alcohol - the most popular drug - remained
89 percent of athletes having used it within the
, athletes use drugs less than other students, says
istant Rick Albrecht. "For the most part, athletes
'fferent than the rest of society."
findings from the study in this month's The
dSportsmedicine:
g men, six of 10 baseball players chewed, a 26
ball, 40 percent chewed, a 33 percent increase.
e percent of female softball players chewed.
use increased in every racial and ethnic group.
least 20 percent of alcohol, marijuana and snuff ·
edrugs in junior high.
g for an advertising ban of smokeless tobacco
American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and
blamed Major League Baseball players for being
els.
an League President Bobby Brown, a retired
agreed that baseball can do better for children He pointed out that last year the American Medical
found that one in six pro baseball players had
caused by smokeless tobacco, which is linked to
nt oforal cancer. ·
league physicians and trainers are trying to educate
ut snuff to "inoculate" them before reaching the
s, Brown says.
tsee how it can help the issue any if you've got a
layed prominently on the TV with a big chew of
lheir bottom lip or a pack in their hip pocket. I think
·ve."
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Vol. 43 No. JS

WILKES UNIVERSITY'S WEEKLY

k got off to an 'explosive' start
C. LOBALBO

tely 7:45 a.m., an
transfonner near the
C.1Jiloded with a flash,
Ray Woods, Wilkes
tor of Facilities.

in Stark Learning
ered three times
The

I

final flicker yielljed about 15
seconds of darkness until emergency
generators switched on.
"All of the generators seemed to
be working," said Woods. I talked
to individuals at all campus
buildings and all of the generators
seemed to function properly."
Police and fire crews responded
within minutes.
Pennsylvania
Power and Light Company also
arrived at the scene to disconnect
the faulty transformer.
Power was restored to the
campus at about 8:20 a.m.
A second incident occurred only
minutes later, between 8:20 and
8:30 a.m.

my Conwell

ANT

hies' at Wilkes
ll many a musician

in
such musician who
term is Tommy

at!

formed The
February of 1984.
ed out as a trio ·and
well added two more
The Young Rumblers
e mainstays on the
music scene and
ked up with former

A?

Hooter Andy King to record its
debut independent regional release
Walkin' On The Water.
That release caught the
attention of record companies and
national media, and eventually led
to a record deal with Columbia
Records in 1987. That summer
Conwell and The Rumblers opened
for such big name acts as Squeeze,
Robert Palmer, The Pretenders,
Bryan Adams, and David Bowie.
They were also profiled in Rolling
Stone and received a "Promising
New Artist" award from the
Philadelphia Music Foun~ation.

Mar. 7, 1991

Wilkes opens
doors to 500
Saturday

Bloom said that the call to the
fire department was a precaution
because the cause of the smoke
could not be determined.
"We tentatively decided it was a
By MARLENE MANGAN
motor in an air handling unit in the
Beacon Assistant Features Editor
Bloom said that he first smelled basement of Pickering Hall," said
smoke in the pit (stairwell) of Woods.
Nearly 500 high school students
The motor was merely smoking,
Pickering Hall and thought it was
and their parents will roam the cambut no fire was discovered.
something burning on a stove.
pus this Saturday, as Wilkes hosts its
"We checked the building out,
annual Spring Open House.
and we could smell something in
The unit was shut down by
The event will begin with registhe upper floors, but it happened to maintenance crews. There was no tration and refreshments in the
be in the basement," said Woods.
evidence to suggest that the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center. AfWoods added that there was a blackout and smoking motor were
terward, parents will meet with
haze of smoke in the lower level of related, Woods said.
University officers in the CPA while
the residence hall. The building
"Had it been left go it could the prospective students are escorted
was evacuated and the fire have developed into something to Stark to meet with academic facmore severe," said Bloom.
department was called.
ulty.
"Usually students will ask questions that they're afraid to ask in front
of their parents and vice versa," said
Mary Ellen Sloat, a secretary in the
Admissions Office.
A presentation will be given to
the parents by President Christopher
Breiseth and other school officials,
following which families will meet
together in Stark before touring the
Wilkes campus.
The new Open House program,
which started last semester, allows
parents and prospective students to be
separated at one point.
"Most of the feedback we got in
the evaluation forms from last seGUITAR TROUBLE- Tommy Conwell and the Young Rumblers.
Their debut on Columbia, on Bill Board Report's HARD 100, mester was very positive," said Helen
RUMBLE, was released in July of the same week the band opened it Barrett, Assistant Dean of Admissions.
1988 and got off to a fast start first headlining tour of the U.S.
According to Barrett, the spring
when the first single ''I'm Not
OpenHouse is geared more toward
Your Man" shot ~P to number one
■ See RUMBLE, page 9
high school underclassmen.
"Juniors are just starting to look
at prospective schools- but we also
Succeeding Dr. Robert V. will surely maintain throughout the get some last minute seniors attending
the program," said Barrett.
Iosue as president of York College, future."
A special agenda dealing with
President
Breiseth
has
Waldner will begin by applying his
innovative methods to develop the expressed his congratulations on financial aid, career services, residence Iife, and the University library
behalf of the Wilkes community.
school's core curriculum.
will be offered to the families follow"York college is a fine
institution," said Waldner. "It has
"I want to congratulate George ing lunch.
According to Woods, Robert
Bloom, Area Coordinator of
Residence Life, reported smoke,
possibly from an electrical fire
inside Pickering Hall.

ner appointed president at York College
ore at Wilkes, Vice
Academic Affairs Dr.
Waldner has been

· ing Wilkes in 1987,

Dr. George W. Waldner

been instrumen ta! in
development of the

University and we will miss him,"
said Wilkes President Christopher
Breiseth.
Waldner commented, "I was
first attracted to Wilkes because the
academic affairs area here is
associated with student affairs
administration and the registrar's
office. It gave me the opportunity
to affect students," he said.

the core curriculum,
ning and achieving
ushas been decisive.
three and a half years,
ystrengthened Wilkes

111

an accredited faculty, a broadly
recruited student body, and a solid
curriculum. I look forward to
identifying problem areas and
improving it where I can."
Waldner, along with his wife,
the former Judith Lovett Trimble,
and daughter, Lizanne, will make
the move following the current
school year.
"We have enjoyed our time in
Wilkes-Barre," said Waldner. "We
leave behind acquaintances that we

Waldner on his selection as
president of York College and
congratulate the folks at York, for
they have made an outstanding
selection. Our happiness for the
Waldners is tinged with sadness on
loosing a valued family in the
Wilkes community," Breiseth said.
Breiseth added that a national
search for a new Vice President of
Academic Affairs will begin in a
few days.

INSIDE ....
CAMPUS ...................... 2
FOR UM .......................... 4
PREMIERE. ................... 6
OPINION IN FOCUS ..... 7
SPORTS ...................... 10

�MAR.7,1991

PAGE2

S cienCe iJepar(mJrtits make renov
By 1VIELIS$~MARGIS arid &gt;

Marching for the future
■

Drug Rally encourages youths to ~say no'

If you could help a youngster
stay drug free, would you?
An Anti-Drug March and. Pep
Rally will be held on Friday, April
19, in downtown Wilkes-Barre.
Over 4,000 area youngsters are
expected to attend the forth annual
anti-drug events which are
sponsored by the NEPA council of
the Boy Scouts and local
businesses.
A morning rally consisting of
4th and 5th grade students will be
held at 10: 15 a.m. The evening
rally will begin at 7 p.m. with a
march from Public Square to the
King's College Gymnasium.

At 7:30 p.m. there will be a pep
rally titled "Drugs: A Deadly
Game" in the King's Gym.
Following the rally , Tommy
Conwell will be featured in a free
concert.

"College students don't have to
give money in order to contribute
to a good cause," said Matthew
Hanlon, a member of the Public
Relations Staff at Boscov's.
"Last year the 4,000 kids at the
rally really inspired me. Just
hearing them shout, 'Just say no'
and Tm drug free' motivated me to
stay involved in anti-drug
activities," he said.

Fifty student volunteers from
Wilkes University and King's
College are needed to help with
crowd control for the morning and
evening rallies.
Organizers of the march and pep
rally hope to generate po~itive peer
pressure among children by asking
them to make a commitment to
stay drug free for life.

Students or campus groups
interested in helping with the pep
rally and march should contact Terri
Cannavale at 1-800-28-SCOUT.

MARLENE MA.NGAN .
Beacon Assistant Editors &gt; •
Wilkes science stud~nfa will ·havethe highest quali~
arid most
facilitfos their disposable by the fall of
Wilkestfri{versity is undertaking a $1.4 million renov
science labofafories beginning at the end of classes this
the sci¢nc¢departmerit chainnen have met with con
Mirick, Pears~1fimd Batc:heler, a Philadelphia-based archi
to dis~~ss theU)&lt;lividtfal irhptoye¾erits rieeded in !he phy .
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Authorities scramble fo
answer to poisonings
By DEEANN GLAMSER
Apple College Information Network

UNDER PRESSURE- Matt Lipo was one of many
. students who took the opportunity to have their blood ·
pressure checked Tuesday. The free screening was
sponsored by junior nursing majors.

SEATTLE, Wash. - A sixth
tampered Sudafed box was
discovered on Tacoma store shelves
Tuesday- fueling fears of more
cyanide· poisonings in the Puget
Sound area.
"There are enough crazy people
out in the world, that if it's not one
thing it's another," said Tom Baker,
manager of a Tumwater auto supply
store. Many people want to know
why authorities waited at least two ·
weeks before ordering a recall of the
over-the-counter decongestant.
Since February, two people
have died of cyanide poisoning,
apparently after taking Sudafed
12-hour Capsules. The first known
person to swallow a tainted capsule,
Tumwater schoolteacher Jennifer
Meling, 28, took a Sudafed Feb. 2
and fell into a coma.
Meling's husband rushed her to
a hospital where a doctor pumped
her stomach. Jennifer Meling still recovering Tuesday - said
family prayers saved her: "That's
why I'm still here."

Friday

lllua® W®®rk
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March 8 -14

Academic Progress Reports
Due

■

All six tainted Sudafed boxes
were purchased at different stores in
an area from Tacoma to Olympia.
Tuesday's came from recalled
inventories at Tacoma Mall's Pay
'n' Save.
"It's not a (manufacturing)
plant problem, it's a tampering
problem," said Sue Hutchcroft of
the Food and Drug Administration.
Other developments:
Poison. results were
negative for all 35 blood and tissue
samples taken from people who
died recently in western
Washington, said state toxicology
lab director Dr. Barry Logan.
- FBI agent John Eyer said,
"charges will be made as soon as it
is appropriate."
Authorities didn't begin
looking for a culprit until a March
1 autopsy report.
That autopsy was of Kathleen
Daneker, 40, of Tacoma, who took
a cyanide-laced Sudafed on the eve
of her honeymoon. She died three
days later, on Feb. 11.
"She was a new bride with a
new beginning," said Daneker
family friend Krista Ford. "She was

Saturday

in good health. It jUSI
like it could happen."
Baffled doctors
blood samples to tlll
Results came back twO
too late to
McWhorter, 44, of
Feb. 18.
McWhorter's heart, I
and liver from being
into five patients.
But Dr. Christ
the Northwest Organ
Agency, said the
did not contain en
harm recipients.
The drug's
Burroughs Welle
Research Triangle
issued a national recall
Still, many w
public warning w
earlier. Tumwater
Mike Vandiver said
first thought Meling
was an is9.!ated mm
Joseph Meling
were "trying to avoid

(Deeann Gia
USA TODAY.)

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ilkes students ~
team to partici
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hich will be held
to Jen Criswell,
rs, "We hope to
Wilkes to help 1

around Harvey
Check-in will t
be held rain or shin
University stude
the walk for the
to publicize the
for those infli

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, watched her aun
participated in the

other members of tt

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ften a disease of th
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Sunday

Monday

Admissions Office Open House
intramurals:
- Mar. 11 - 15
Mar. 11 - 20

�MAR.7,1991

PAGE3

Development: Paying the bills
■

Wilkes administrator explains the art of
fund raising in troubled economic times
Another method by which the
University meets its financial needs
is the capital campaign. This
ongoing development resource
solicits alumni and foundations in
an effort to raise income.
The capital campaign for the
University has a goal of $23
million.
This campaign has
previously funded such projects as
the Arnaud C. Marts Sports and
Conference Center and helped
acquire Fortin sky, Rifkin, and
Schiowitz Halls.

By MELISSA MARGIS
Beaoon Assistant News Editor
have the highest quali
r disposable by the fall
:.ing a $1 .4 million reno
he erid of classes this
men have met with con
hiladelphia-based
entsneecled in the ph

Did you ever think tuition is
too expensive at Wilkes?
Tuition only brings in 75% of
the money needed to operate the
University, according to Vice
President of Development Tom
Hadzor.

Faut, · professor o
rylab willbe the

The remaining 25% needed to
cover the cost of running an
institution the size of Wilkes is
contributed by foundations and
alumni.
One of the biggest fund raisers
for Wilkes is the annual
Phone-a-thon.

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th these new ren
cieiice careers of

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in good health. It j
ike it could happen.•
Baffled doctors
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- too late to
1cWhorter, 44, of
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And to o lat
[cWhorter's heart, I
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to five patients.
But Dr. Christo
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;ency, said the or
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rm recipients.
The drug's m
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,earch Triangle
ted a national recall
Still, many wo
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ier. Tumwater
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thought Meling•
an isolated murder
Joseph Meling ·
. "trying to avoid
(Deeann Glams
TODAY.)

ETTI ANYONE2 R0Tbhleml5er;O~n0ueen
veBailey enjoyt.h~rrdihn~{cifter §er-vihg stuqgf,fs ..
According to Hadzor, the
ghetti dinnerFrrday.THE3 group ~aFhed hearly
Phone-a-thon
is a great way for the
uch of which\.villbe cohfributedtOthe'David S.
pMemorial Schofars6ipf:yr)cf ..... · ,
· · university to raise money.
·.

dents organize walk to
efit Multiple Sclerosis
Wilkes students are currently debilitating neurological disease of the central

g a team to participate in the nervous system, which typically strikes

,··.· -:-.

Tom Hadzor
"We
conduct
many
phone-a-thons during the year. It is
one of the best ways to reach
alumni. We have a high success
rate of donations from the calls,"
Hadzor said.
The next Phone-a-thon will
begin Wednesday, March 13th.
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FAST FUNDRAISING !

D0N'T BE PUZZLED!
.:-:-:

.

Although we are in a recession
year, Hadzor said Wilkes fund
raising is at a better standing this
year than last year at this time.
"Giving has always increased.
even in times of economic trouble."
People are sympathetic towards
education," he said.

PROGRAM

.

Areyol.1 unsure ofwhatto do this summer?
Try a professional internship and learn while
you work.
Yourco~op c::an be arranged locally or outof-town.
See Carol Bosack, Co-Op and Field ·Experience goordinator, in the Max Roth Center
or call 824~4651, ext. 4645.

Earn up to $1000 in one week
for your campus organization.
Multiple Sclerosis Society Super young people between the ages of 20 and 40.
Dr. Joel Berlatsky, Chair of the History
which will be held on Sunday,
Plus a chance at
$5000 more!
Department has had MS since September,
·ng to Jen Criswell, one of the 1989. Most of Berlatsky's limitations are
This program works!
No investment needed.
izers, "We hope to get at least physical, including a poor sense of balance,
. Secuieyofit summerposifion today.
fromWilkes to help raise money sensitivity to heat, and frequent overexertion.
Call 1-800-932-0528 Ext. 50
According to Berlatsky, "The m o s t - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ~ - - - - - - - - - - ~
MS.'
15k walk around Harvey's Lake will frustating thing is not knowing what is going
IOa.m. Check-in will be at 9 a.m. to happen, and the possibilities are not good.
I don't know what's coming but I know
es University students have something is coming."
in the walk for the past four
As of yet, there is no prevention or cure
ping to publicize the event and for the disease, but with funding from events
pledges for those inflicted with such as the Super Cities Walk, research will
Sclerosis.
continue and help can be provided for families
living with the disease.
Fitch, a senior Communications
All walkers will receive their official
Every Student is Eligible for Some Type of
Wilkes, watched her aunt struggle Super Cities Walk bandana, lunch, first aid
Financial Aid Regardless of Grades or Parental Income.
.Judy participated in the walk two support, and beverages at every rest stop.
• Many scholarships are given to students based on their academic interests.
career plans, family heritage and place of residence.
Beginning today, information and
• There's money available for students who have been newspaper carriers,
into fitness, and it is a good sense registration forms will be located in the
grocery clerks, cheerleaders, non-smokers . .. etc.
tion to raise money for a good student union building, the bookstore, the
• Results GUARANTEED.
library, at the security desk of Stark, and in
said .
Judy, other members of the Wilkes the cafeteria
have been touched by the effects
For more information on how to register
most often a disease of the young. for the walk contact Jen Criswell at 825-1912
Sclerosis is a chronic, often or Tara DeLisi at 822-4353. ·

FREE

.

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION FOR
STUDENTS WHO NEED

MONEY FOR COLLEGE
CALL BETWEEN
9 a.m. and 7 p.m. EST.

Sunday
Monday
ups for intramu rals:
·n1on - Mar. 11 - 15
II - Mar. 11 - 20

Tuesday
CC Meeting, 11 :45 a.m.
Bio Club Meeting, 11 a.m.

Wednesday
SG Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
Mar 13 - 17 - NCAA Wrestling
Championships at Iowa

1·800·542·5174

■

Thursday

BACCHUS Meeting, 11 a.m.
WUPB Meeting, 11 :30 a.m.

�MAR.7,1991

PAGE4

New times ...
new attitude

A

s times change, people often change with
same people who acted a certain way 10
may act totally different as time progresses.
may come as different tastes in food, clothing, or hair
may also become more aware of environmental or social·
Most importantly, however, people, particularly s
become more supportive of their country more than ever
times of war.
Before the Persian Gulf War began, peace activists
this would be another Vietnam. They were absolutely

Opinions/Letters
Use your voting right
■

Have your say in politics

A new sun · is rising
throughout the country. It is
glowing with the essence of
patriotism and pride in this
country of ours. As the future
leaders of America it is our
time to stand up and be
counted. Many, if not all, of
us are of the legal voting age,
yet many of us do not exercise
this constitutional right.

Our. forefathers fought
for the Bill of Rights so we
could live in a democratic

lifestyle, free from monarchy, dictatorship, or any
other suppression. Fellow
students, ask yourself what it
would be like to lose a right
we take for granted. What
would it be like to be told
what religion we could practice? What would it be like to
be told what we can say and
what we can't say? What
would it be like to be told who
our leaders would be?
Registering to vote and
exercising this right gives us,
as students and as citizens, a
voice to be reckoned with in
this community. We each
have our own 'home town,'
but from September to May
. every year we are residents of

Wilkes-Barre, and as such,
we should be concerned with
what goes on in this community.
Think about how this
community affects our
school and how our school
affects this community. We
can help choose the government in this city. On March
13, between 11 a.m. and 1
p.m. in the SLC lobby, there
will be a table set up for all
interested in registering to
vote. Please do so and exercise your constitutional right
in this upcoming May election .

The students of the Vietnam era were not much di
students today. These people were college students
opinions to be heard. They had the same hunger for
world, and protesting the war was their only means to
with the "outsiders" in the government.
True, the students had justifiable cause to protest
were coming home in body bags by the thousands, the
fighting an enemy they couldn't see, and nightly tel
bringing home startling evidence of the brutality of the
jungle against the "enemy" villages.
It is said that the government fought the war with 1ft
behind its back. For example, President Johnson did not
much offensive effort as he could have, but instead
extremely controlled retaliations to the provocationsofthe
Fortunately, the Persian Gulf War did not amount to
type of chaos as the war in Vietnam.
Causalities were nearly nonexistent because tbt
completely devastated most of Hussein's Republican G
as his vast arsenals of conventional and chemical we
the ground war finally began, all the ground forces had
"mop up" the remainder of the enemy forces.

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Also, unlike the Vietnam war, there was no draft. In
the reserves were left alone while the civilians were
procedure was not very fair.
In The Gulf War the reservists were called to active d
this case, if the draft had been initiated when the supply of
ran out, it would have been more acceptable.
The "television war" was also more controlled, partly
was censored by the military. During the Vietnam War,
was not censored. Field reporters traveled with the
the most part, reported almost anything short of troop
Today, the field reporters get all of their infonnation
reporters.
.
Finally, the citizens of the U.S. committed one
crime. They did not support the troops when they came
troops' own government didn't even want them.
outcasts, and not until the mid-'80s did..we realize the
were making by ignoring them.
We won't make the same mistake again. Our troops
in the Gulf War will be properly honored for their
patriotism when they come home.
As time marches on, hopefully a new age of peace,
just beginning now, will dawn across the world.
Nations, which was once a joke in the '50s and '60s, is
powerful influence on the state of the world. The Cold W
over, and the threat of Communism is nearing an end. H
children will be able to live in a happier and safer world
parents grew up in. We can help reinforce this ne
supporting our government's actions to preserve the peace,
means going to war.

LETTE
McLA
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EDI1.
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spiracy at large?

ies.

tu
ten change witla
a certain way
me progresses.
clothing, or hair
,onmental or soci
ple, particularly
mtry more than

few occasions last week, many students saw an
picketing in front of Weckesser and in front of the
mt various times during the day. This gentleman,
hnnko, a former guard at the Wilkes Marts Center
·sreasons of picketing to several students. It seem;
there is a scandal brewing under cover of night in
Hall.
what several of us could gather, it seems as though
removed-from his duties because he inquired into
were not 'of his concern.' The plot thickens as it
discovered that several people of substantial rank in
elite and certain student leaders are heavily involved.
official, who shall remain nameless, said that Officer
'ght stand a chance of getting his job back if "he
P's and Q's."
s_tio~ to t?e re1ader~ ~s simple.: If :Wilkes has nothing
t1s, 1f Wilkes position and Justifications for firing
as well-grounded as they are rumored to be, then
·sjuicy little tidbit been so well suppressed?
Judas Matthews

The; Bea.con
were not much
re college stude
: same hunger for
!ir only means to

Wilkes University's Weekly
Rattd as a First Class 11,wspap,r with one mark of distinction
by th, Associated Collegiate Press

It.

cause to protest
the thousands, the
e, and nightly
he brutality of the
ght the war
~nt Johnson di
have, but i
: provocations
ar did not
x:istent because
in's Republican
md chemical we
: ground forces
forces.

re called to active
I when the supply
&gt;table.
re controlled,
1g the Vietnam W:
veled with the
ng short of troop
' their infonnation

VOL. 43 NO. 12 FEBRUARY 28, 1991

1990-91 EDITORIAL STAFF
JEFFREY C. LoBALBO
EDITOR - IN - CHIEF

TOM OBRZUT ••••• MANAGING EDITOR
VAUGHN A. SHINKUS ••••• NEWS EDITOR
SYMARGIS ......ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR
LENEMANGAN ••• .ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR
ANDREA SIL VI •.... FEATURE EDITOR
YN D0VGLAS ....ASSISTANT FEATURE EDITOR
AN MALINA ... .ASSISTANT FEATURE EDITOR
RAY OTT ••••• SPORTS EDITOR
SICOLETTE YEVICH .•. .SPORTS LAYOUT
JOHN McLAUGHLIN .•••• COPY EDITOR
DALE NAT ..... PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR
TIIYSLEBODNIK ..... ADVERTISING MANAGER
ANN B0BKOWSKI....ADVERTISING ASSISTANT
IOBRZUT ..... BUSINESS AND DISTRIBUTION
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LTING WRITERS: Paul Winarski, Becky Steinberger

committed one
,s when they came
en want them.
lid we realize the

13, 20, 27; OCT 18, 25; NOV 1, 8, 15, 29; DEC 6
·FEB7,14, 28; MAR 7, 14, 21; APR 11, 18, 25; MAY 2

new age of peace,
the world.
: '50s and '60s, is
mrld. The Cold W:
1earing an end. H
)ier and safer wo
· reinforce this ne
, preserve the peace.

RIAL REPRESENTS THE COLLECTIVE VIEW OF THE
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1DUAL WRITER. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ARE WELPROVIDED THEY ARE NO LONGER THAN 500 WORDS.
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Each summer, fifty students live on campus for six weeks and participate in this challenging educational program.
THE STAFF:
The core of 3 professionals at UPWARD BOUND creates an opportunity for the residential staff to
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provided an internship or practicum.
THE BENEFITS:
* Gain valuable experience in residential life supervision
* Exercise decision-making skills in staff meetings
* Learn and practice small group discussion techniques
* Refine interpersonal skills and develop professional skills
* Tutor high school students to help them improve academically
* Receive quality training and experience in working with youth
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�MAR.7,1991

PAGE6

Martial Arts club: not just for kic
By ANDREA SILVI
Beacon Feature Editor

You're walking back to your
dorm or to your car one evening
following a night class. Suddenly,
you feel a bit uneasy and you
realize that someone may be
following you. What if this person
were to come up behind you and
attack you? Would you know what
to do to defend yourself?
Most of us would probably
answer no to this question because
many of us do not know the first
thing about se'lf-defense. There is,
however, a club right here on
campus which can help students to
become better aware of self-defense
methods.
Wilkes' Martial Arts club isn't
just for people who know karate.
In fact, the club has even scheduled
demonstrations for students who
want to learn more about karate
and, more importantly, self-defense.
Many students are put off by
the club because they feel that if
they join, they have to learn karate.
Just the opposite is true. Many of
the club's current members are not
"experts" in karate, they simply
joined to learn basic self-defense and

exercise.
Maria Antonishak joined the
club for this specific reason. Since
she had classes late at night in the
Marts Center and would sometimes
not leave the building until 10
p.m., she became afraid to walk to
her car alone.
Antonishak decided to join the
Martial Arts club to learn selfdefense and has since become a very
active member of the club.
"I learned self-defense, and
more importantly, confidence from
the club. At first, I was afraid to
walk alone at night, but now I
know that I can at least defend
myself and get away from an
attacker," Antonishak said.
According to President Shawn
Palchetti, the Martial Arts club is
designed to cater to the needs of
students who want to practice their
specific forms of martial arts, but it
is also aimed at students who
simply wish to learn self-defense
and participate in a good exercise
program.
"The club is very informal,"
Palchetti said, "We try to provide
students with a relaxed atmosphere
to promote a good learning
experience."

members and to teach Wilkes
students the basics of self-defense,
the club has held demonstrations
which were very successful in the
past. They are currently working to
organize another demonstration on
March 17th.
"Tqe
demonstrations
are
designed to be an educational
activity. At our demonstration last
November, a total of 5 dorms
participated, and there are already 6
dorms signed up for the upcoming
one," Palchetti said.
Not only will the club be
depicting the more exciting part of
karate at the demonstration, but
they plan to teach students how to
defend themselves against various
types of attackers. The members
are also planning to hold an open
forum session in which students
can ask questions or express their
worries about self-defense.
For those students who are
actively involved in the martial
arts, the club is an excellent place
to practice their forms and to learn
from other members.
"Theclubcanbestbedescribed
as a supermarket of ideas," said
Palchetti, "If you're into martial
arts this is the best place to

THE BEACON

SPARRING- Members of the Martial Arts club showoff
improves mental con
things from the other members."
Chris Wartella, a black belt in teaches respect and seU
"Karate is more
Tang Soo Do, a Korean form of
Karate, feels that the club gives how to fight. It's a
him an excellent chance to practice exercise and can help
his own style whil learning from overcome both physical
obstacles," Wartella said.
the other members' styles.
"It's almost like being with
people from different countries,"
Wartella said, "Belonging to the
club allows me to learn from the
different styles of martial arts."
Wartella feels that learning of activities which
karate and self-defense techniques is one's physical and m
especially important because not and it also provides
only does it provide an opportunity defense information

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tof~out be' (JT°' not ;mptotylcbleew opn exscreey;r.
The process of transferring Shakespeare's
plays has been a touchy issue since the advent
of motion pictures. The first major production
was the atrocious Mary Pickford/Douglass
Fairbanks production of The Taming of the
Shrew which added scenes from modern
writers to a play which needed no help with
humor.

the Shrew for the screen. Although Shrew
suffered from the terrible miscasting of
Elizabeth Taylor as Kate, Romeo and Juliet was
a beautiful film.
Zefferelli's latest effort is the recent
production of Hamlet. With a group of actors
renowned on both stage and screen, Zefferelli
has created a captivating and colorful film.
The best performances in the film were
turned in by Ian Holm as Polonius and Paul
Scofield as the ghost of Hamlet's father.
Holm's Polonius is wonderful.

He has

man who calculated, observed, and finally put in
plan of most serious nature.
Along with Gibson's magnificent perfo
Bates and Glen Close turn in spectacular peri
the King and Queen of Denmark. Helena Boh
Ophelia, however, leaves much to be des·
character is not fully developed, and she I
audience wanting for more.
Overall, Zefferelli's production is one w
traditional Shakespeare fans and the general p
enjoy. Zefferelli's Hamlet is an exciting and
rendition of Shakespeare's most popular play.

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Leslie Howard and Norma Shearer, although a
little too old for the roles, performed a touching
rendition of Romeo and Juliet. And whci could
forget Sir John Geilgud's Cassius in the John
Houseman production of Julius Caesar?
Franco Zefferelli, acclaimed as a genius in
both the fields of directing and designing, has
remade both Romeo and, Juliet and Taming of

Despite the controversy over the casting of
Mel •Gibson in the title role, the matinee idol
does succeed in the role. Although he may not
have the emotion of Olivier, Gibson's portrayal
of the "melancholy Dane" seems more realistic
than Olivier's interpretation.
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wwould you improve the appearance
the campus for prospective students?

)ves mental
es respect and
"Karate is more
to fight. It's a
:ise and can
:ome both physi
cles," Wartella

Senior
More grass and iess mud.

Chris Law
Sophomore
Put up more Wilkes University
banners.

Kevin Mannion
Freshman
Create a better girl to guy ratio.

Scott Morris
Sophomore ·
Better grounds-keeping.

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Fred Dejesus
Freshman
Remodel more dorms like Rifkin.

Brian and Scott Caloiaro
Freshmen
Remodel the cafeteria and keep
Keith Peterson out!

Lynne Perry
Freshman
Improve the outer appearance of
the dorms and the landscape.

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d the general
m exciting a
popular play.

Tom Albr-ight
Senior
Improve the appearance of the
dorms, especially Pickering.

Tammy Perry
Freshman
Improve the dorms and plant
more trees and flowers.

Janet Cline
Freshman
Plant more shrubbery and flowers
throughout campus.

Tom MacDonald
Junior
Build a big flower garden with
lots of Scarlet Bogonias.

�MAR.7,1991

PAGES

Sqme 'hot' options for Spring Bre
By ANDREA SILVI
Beacon Feature Editor

Spring Break is just around the comer,
and many college students will soon be
flocking to the spring "hot spots" to get away
from classes, papers, and, most importantly,
the cold weather.
Besides traveiing to the traditional resorts
of Daytona Beach and Ft. Lauderdale, many
, students will be packing their bags _and hitting
the beaches of places like Los Angeles,
Corpus Christi, Texas, and Panama City.
To help students decide which resort will
best suit their spring break needs, Beachlife
communications has developed the "Spring
Break Beach Hotline." The Hotline gives
callers information on' everything from
sporting events, concerts, and celebrity
appearances to current and projected weather
and beach and surf condition~.
The Hotline number is 1-900-884-4343
and costs $2 per minute. The average call
lasts about a minute and a half to two minutes,
and students must be 18 years of age to place
a call.
This new service not only helps students
plan their trip, but it is also designed to
provide the most up-to-date information on all
the "hot" beaches and activities which will be
a part of this year's spring break.
If you're planning to spend spring break
at Daytona Beach, there will be plenty of
events and entertainment to satisfy everyone's
tastes.
A visit from MTV is at the top of the
Daytona activities list, along with pool deck

parties, sporting events, celebrity
appearances, and several concerts featuring
major recording artists.
The theme of this year's Daytona spring
break is "Party Smart," and representatives
from the alcohol awareness program will
provide a Spring Break welcome each day in
Oceanfront Park. .
Hawaiian Tropic has also teamed with
Universal Studios Florida to create an "Island
Paradise" in Oceanfront Park. One of the
main events will be the annual Miss Hawaiian
Tropic International Pageant.
Fifty
contestants representing thirty-one countries
will vie for the coveted title. Among the
celebrity judges will be Buffalo Bills
quarterback Jim Kelly, comedian Benny Hill,
and NASCAR driver Bill Elliott.
If Daytona Beach isn't quite what your
looking for, Wilkes students have a unique
opportunity to visit Panama City Beach,
Florida for this year's spring break.
Tara Haas, a December 1990 Wilkes.
graduate, is running a trip to Panama City
Beach through the Inter-campus Programs
Association. Haas has sponsored trips to
Daytona Beach in previous years, but has
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in Daytona Beach over spring break.

According to Haas, Panama City has
beco~e the newest and hottest spring break
locat10n. The hotels are newer and are located
directly on the beaches of the Gulf of Mexico.
Also, the nightclubs and beachbars are open
all night.
For $204 per person, the package
includes beachfront accomodations for four
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a "Spring Break Shuttle" available day or night, and
gratuities; and service charges.
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Tara Haas at 826-5083.
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Where was ever·ybody.?
By CAROLYN DOUGLAS
Beacon Assistant Feature Editor

The longest running and
, The crew team was the
possibly the most popular of the sponsor and was to be the recipient
specialty
shows
is
"Metal of any money raised at a benefit
Monday," which airs every Monday concert held at Rumours on
from 10 a.m. to midnight.
Saturday March 2.
WCLH airs a specialty show
The band performing the
each weekday between 4 and 6 p.m. concert was The Pick-Ups, a group
The shows feature -dance music on of local musicians.
They are
Tuesday, early 80's music on excellent live performers whose
Wednesday, classic rock on material ranges from Deep Purple
Thursday, and "Backstage PA" on and The Smithereens to some of
Friday
The newest addition to
WCLH's programming is the
"Album Spotlight," which will be
aired every weeknight at 10 p.m.
beginning March I 0th. During the
spotlight, WCLH will air a new
album in its entirety.
On Monday March 10th,
WCLH will spotlight Mordred's
album In This Life (special 2 p.m.
air time) and Ignorance's Confident
Rat. The station will then follow
with Joni Mitchell's Night Ride
Home on Tuesday, Daniel Ash's
Coming Down on Wednesday. The ENERGY- The Pick-Up's played
Huger's Tonight on Thursday, and
Nova Mob's The Last Days of. ■ RUMBLE, cont. page 1
Pompeii on Friday.
The band had their big break
Sundays are also reserved for when they played live on "The 16th
specialty shows.: There's classic Annual American Music Awards".
rock from 12 to 4, a Grateful Dead They were also seen on" Late Night
show from 4 to 7, and an InduS tria1 with David Letterman" and "The
Dance from 8 to 10.
Arsenio Hall Show".
WCLH is not just an
The band will be adding
alternative station. With the new another notch to their touring belt
variety of programming, New when they perform here at Wilkes
Music 91 should have something
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evening and Sunday afternoon
performances were almost soldtout.
The attraction and success of
the play was due, for the most part,
to the superb interaction of cast
members.
The "boyfriends" played by
Nick Rumen, Doug Meade, Dave
Petty, and Jack Evans were
outrageously funny as they pranced
around and gawked at the
"girlfriends" who were portrayed by
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their own songs. Their songs are probably have fit at one table.
"music with a message" and some
There could be many reasons
are just good old rock and roll why this lack of attendance occured.
songs. They are a very tight, One reason may be because this
energetic band who show much event did not receive a lot of
enthusiasm on stage.
publicity. Another reason may be
Not many people, however, because of the day it was scheduled
would know what kind of on. That day was part of a busy
performers they are. Actually, only entertainment weekend. Whatever
about ten people would know, the reason, the people who showed
because they were the only people up enjoyed a good show. Those
who showed up. Rumours was people who did not make it to the
pretty empty on Saturday, and the show really missed out on a good
people . -.yho were there could evening.

THE BEACON/Carolyn Douglas

in an empty Rumours at the crew team benefit last Saturday night.

Saturday March 16 at 8 p.m.
The concert is sposored by
Programming Board, Inter
Residence Hall Council and
Commuter Council.
Nicolette Yevich, Novelty
Chairperson for Programming
Board was anxious to have the
Rumblers appear at Willces.
"The first time I saw Tommy

Conwell it was in Philadelphia. I
was really impressed," she said. "I
want Wilkes students to have an
opportunity to see how good the
Rumblers really are."
Students,can purchase tickets
for $4.00 each with a Wilkes I.D.
They are available in Stark lobby
from l la.m. to lp.m. daily and in
the cafeteria from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Gina Lupini, and Jennifer Summa.
Joelle Schwab and Frank
Spencer were convincing in the lead
roles of Polly and Tony, the
messenger boy.
Since both
Schwab and Spencer come from
Willces' music department, the
singing throughout the show was
brilliant.
Other bright spots in the show
were the performances of Gail
Stone as the vivacious Madame
Dubonnet, and Jim Evans' portrayal
of Dubonnet's lover Percival
Browne. Brunnock's performance
as Maisie was also a great addition
to the show, and the three actors
received numerous rounds of welldeserved applause from · the
· audience.
The set, designed by John
Swanson, was fantastic and truly
111ade the audience feel as if they had
gone back in time to the roaring
twenties.
Everyone who attended the
performance had nothing but praise
for the hard work of the cast and
crew. Anyone who did not see The
Boyfriend missed a "ripping good
time."

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MAR.7,1991

Colonels 'taken down' at Lehi
By RAY OTT
Beacon Sports Editor
The Wilkes University wrestling team finished a
disappointing 13th, their lowest finish ever, in this
past weekend's Eastern Wrestling Tournament at
Lehigh University.
The Colonels sent seven first time wrestlers to the
tournament and their inexperience showed, as only
Charlie Keyes at 190, and Merrel Neal at 158, placed.
"We thought Charlie and Merrel would place for
us," said head wrestling coach John Reese. "They
wrestled pretty well but no one else could break
through."
Mike Froelich, who was expected to seriously
challenge for a spot in nationals in the 134 pound
division, failed to make the weight.
"This year's tournament was a disappointment for
us," said Reese. Some times kids don't have a good
year but they get into tournaments and have a great
tournament. We were kind of hoping for this but none
of it happened."
At 118, Chris Ricard lost his two matches, 7-6 to
Franklin &amp; Marshall and 7-4 to Army.
Ray Marrkulias dropped his first match 5-3 to Ed
Moore of F&amp;M but bounced back with a win in the
consolation round opener. He was then eliminated by
Brown's John Allman.
The Colonels were forced to sit out the 134 pound
division since Froelich failed to make weight. This
vacancy cost the Colonels a five point deduction from
their team total.
. "I really don't know what happened with Mike,"
said Reese. "He had made weight Sunday against
Bloomsburg. He said he had some cramps but he was
only four pounds over weight the night before so we
thought he would be able to loose that."

In the 142 pound weight class, freshman Mike
Evans competed in his first Eastern Tournament but
was eliminated in two fairly close matches.
At 150, Eric Feese lost to Lehigh's Cassidy and
Rutgers Liquori to make another quick exit for the
Colonels.
At 158, Merrel Neal was in the fourth seat, but
failed to make it back to Nationals. He opened up
impressively, recording an 11-3 win over Harvard's
Sanszone and a 9-0 win over Elicker of East
Stroudsburg.
Then the trouble set in. He lost to last year's
defending champ Nick Mauldin of Army 6-1. He then
lost to Bob Whalen in overtime of the consolation
finals. Neal closed his career in a 5-4 loss to
Syracuse's Saba, leaving him with sixth place.
Anthony Guidi upset the eighth seated Coldiron in
a 9-7 decision before getting pinned by the first seeded
Farrel in 4:47. Farrel went on to win the weight class.
Guidi had a chance to place but dropped a 9-4 decision
to Navy's Cummings.
Aaron Tufankjian, 177, dropped a tough 3-2
match _to Brown's Tokarski before getting pinned by
Syracuse's Bosch in 3:45.
Charlie Keyes finished fourth, the highest place
for the Colonels. He won hisopening match 9-2 over
William &amp; Mary's Stanfield. He then lost a tough
sudden death overtime decision of F&amp;M's Nusome.
Keyes then bounced back, winning his next three
matches with scores of 3-1, 5-2, and 4-2. With a
chance to take a trip to Nationals, Keyes again lost to
Nusome, this time by a 4-2 count.
Heavyweight Reggie Stancil lost his only two
matches. He dropped a 6-1 decision to Hornbeck of
Princeton and a 7-4 match to Calgano of Columbia.
"This year's tournament was a real learning
experience for us," said Reese. "Some of our guys
were nervous since this was their first time. It really
showed. Hopefully this will help us next year."

Reggie Stancil takes charge in recent wrestling match.
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Doors open f or tour
By LARRY WOODY
Apple College Information Network
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The chairman of the
N~AA Tournament selection committee is leaving the
door open for more than four Southeastern Conference
teams to make the tournament.
"There are no limits on conferences," said Jim
Delany, Big 10 Commissioner who chairs the NCAA
selection committee, speaking on a national
teleconference call Tuesday.
"Each conference gets one automatic bid, and after
that it's our job to select the best, most qualified other
34 teams in the country. If it results in two bids for
one and six for another, that's the way it will be."
The 64 -team NCAA tournament field - 30
automatic qualifiers and 34 at-large teams - will be
seeded, bracketed and announced late Sunday afternoon
after the final tournament results are in.
It has been speculated that the SEC would receive
no more than four bids, likely leaving the loser of
Friday's Vanderbilt-Georgia quarterfinal game out in
the cold.

Delany went over some of Ille
selection committee considers.
"We look at how a team did home
how they did the last third of the s
line," he said.
"We look at strength of schedule
did in its conference. We look at
ratings index, USA TODAY and other
of ranking teams that exist. We look
and 'good losses' iTI which a teammay
strong team closely but lost."
Delany said there is not a "m
wins that will get a team into the to
"Years ago, 20 wins was a magic
into the NCAA," he said. "That's no
We have stressed the importance of
schedule. If a team has attempted to play
the committee gives it the benefit oflhc
Delany said tradition is not a fac111
"Past success or failure should
impact," he said. "Nobody should~
penalized for what they have
tournaments."
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11

wand old faces take the field
ba.lcball adage that
games ran through
ball coach Jerry
all summer.

what happens when

ehi

and inexperienced
losses 23 of 34 games
for a balloon like
run ave age.
enlisted the help of
coach during his
gdays, Bob Duliba.
jor league pitcher,
srighthand man, not
hope for the birth of

no question that
key to our season,"
"Coach Duliba will
one but will espepitchers. He has a
ledge. I hope they
insight from his
and all of his experihers responding to
key to our season."
counting on as many
to toe the rubber
Jeff Yankow, Bill
Hoak, Dirk Heberle,
Joe Kish and Harry
all see time either in
outofthepen. Adam
also help once he is
arm injury.
an aggressive schedlike 38 games in 6 or
Bavitz. "So we will
guys to be able to

throw for us. We are not really set
on a rotation or anything as of yet."
Bavitz is, however, optimistic
about his staff's performance in this
past weekends intersquad scrimmages . .
"They all threw well and no
one got hit real hard," said Bavitz.
"Most of them threw five innings
and I don't think any of them gave
up more than two runs."
With only ten days till the season opener, Bavitz still has as many
as six positions wide open. His only
two constants are catcher Jason
Cadwalder and captain Ed Kwak.
Kwak,whoisafoury arstarter, hit .346 last year and tied the
school record for hits in a season
while roaming centerfield in Artilerary Park.
"Ed sets an excellent example," said Bavitz. "He plays
hard, has experience, and is just a
good ball player."
Cadwalder hit .317 last year
and led the MAC in homeruns with

seven and runs batted in with 28.
He will be spelled by Lou Salterelli. Bryne Burne and Tom
Wittman will also compete for time
behind the plate.
The infield will feature a few
new faces. At first base, freshman
Steve Endress, who Bavitz calls a
great athlete, will split time with so. phomore John Cumerford.
Second base is a grab bag. It
consists of your Fred Moase, Dave
Kelley, Bernie Mushinsky, and
Tom Carty, who might also pitch.
The shortstop battle is between
talented freshman Dave Kaschak
and Rob Micheals.
The hot comer could also be
the revolving comer, with as many
as six people patroling third base.
Returners Kish and Ulitchney will
be joined by Ken Falzone, Scott
Jack, Dave Howard, and George
Psarras.
Returning along with Kwak in
the outfield will be
Mick
Melberger. Newcomers competing
for a spot will be Steve Klem, Joe

Bill Ulicny and fellow teammate run down opponent in last season's
game.
THE BEACON/Dale Nat
Finn, Mike Breakfield, and Greg
Yankow, the younger brother of
Jeff.
"The competition on this years
team has been great," said Bavitz.
"We have at least two people battling it out for every spot. We are
talking about the possibility of
playing a freshman schedule."
Bavitz is also bubbling with
enthusiasm over the weather.
Vince never said it would be like
this.

"It's our 20th day outside, I've
never seen a winter like this," said
Bavitz. "It's been amazing. Weare
actually playing outside. We're
ready to go."
Bavitz and his boys will find
out for sure as they open at Messiah
on Saturday March 16 in a twin bill.
The team will also make a trip to
Cocoa Beach, Florida.
It is then, and only then, that
Bavitz will find out if his call to
arms will be answered.

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nately, two of the three are gone.
This years team will be young

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on the weekend of

Lady Colonels are
second year head
Malatesta and her as-

The only returning all conference player is centerfielder Lorrie
Petrulsky, and she is currently side.lined with a knee injury that she
suffered during the basketball season.
The team returns only two
other letterwomen. Denise Carson
will again be behind the plate and
Hillary Blake will split time between first base and pitcher.
"Although we may be short on
returning players and experience,
wearenotshorton talentandenthusiasm."

Colonels are coming
ill1l saw them lose to
in a special playoff
M.A.C. champion-

As the early practices have
begun, Malatesta and Dunsmuir are
pleased by what they are seeing,
especially from such a young team.
They are happy with their strong
work ethic, positive attitude, and
individual talent.

team had three AllUnfortu-

Due to last years graduation,
vacancies have been left at third
base, shortstop, second base, and

pitching. Young talent, mainly
freshman, will be competing for the
infield positions. Some of the girls
expecting to see action are Shirlene
DuJack, Jennifer Stackhouse,
Stacy Boyer, Sandie Wantz, Susan
Moran, and Joanna DeLuca.
In addition to Petrulsky in the
outfield will be Becky Simon and
Sue Chamecki.

Elizabethtown as the teams to beat.
"Our goal is to be competitive
with every team we play so that we
can earn a playoff spot," said Malatesta.
The Lady Colonels open their
season in the Hampton University
Invitational Tournament in Hamp-

ton, Virginia. In the roster of six
teams Wilkes is the only Division
III school. The tournament takes
place March 8th and 9th with the
Lady COionels opening with
Virginia Union at 9:00 a.m.
The 1991 season, will be the
beginning of "Young Guns III."

This years pitching staff is no
exception to the young squad. The
staff will be led by freshman Cory
Schwoyh.
"Cory is throwing with great
confidence and has the ability to be
a dominant pitcher in the conference," said Dunsmuir.
In addition to Schwoyh and
Blak~. others who expect to see
mound duty are Tracy Gusditis, and
Jennifer Stackhouse.
Completing the list of Young
Guns on the squad are Denise
Schifini, and Lisa Wrubel.
. Looking down the road the
coaching staff cites Messiah and

Women's softball players congratulate
teammate in last year's action.

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ving the way for a new generation
C. LoBALBO

· tely 300 high school students
parents were guests of Wilkes
11 its biannual Visitation Day this
ing session began in the CPA.
greeted by Mark Davis, Dean of
; Dr. Christopher Breiseth,
or Wilkes University; and Dr.
er, Vice-President of Academic
expressed that a good amount of
juniors (75%) and seniors (25%)

"We are very proud of Wilkes, and are
proud of what we have done over the years,"
said Davis.
Breiseth commented that a different world
will emerge amongst us. He also felt that
this new generation will be a new start
because people will be working together for
the better of the planet.
"This will create an opportunity for us to
work together to resolve problems of
technology and environmental natures," said
Breiseth.
Breiseth also commented on his personal
pride about Wilkes.
"It is a very warm, supportive
environment," he said. "Wilkes is small

enough for the students and professors to be
familiar, but large enough for a good
curriculum."
Waldner spoke mainly about the
structuring of the faculty.
"Our first criteria is teacher
effectiveness," said Waldner.
After the welcome speeches were
completed, the students were split into groups
by major and taken to meet representatives
from their prospective departments.
The parents were also included in the
morning session of the day's activities with a
parents' meeting hosted by Paul Adams,
Associate Dean of Student Affairs; Bill
Hanigan, Student Government President; and

Gerald Cookus, Chief of Security. They gave
an overview of residence life and security
policies.
These meetings gave both students and
their parents an opportunity to ask questions
and learn about college life at Wilkes.
The afternoon session included
workshops in Financial Aid and Admission
procedures.
Davis felt pleased about how well the
day's programs were run.
"I feel it went very smoothly," said
Davis. "We tried to give the best possible
view of the University without any time
strain."

viet dissident at Wilkes

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Sharansky will be the
speaker al the seventh
perative Lecture
'ch will take place in
Center on Monday,
at 7:30 p.m.
ilkes students have been
engage in a special
Sharansky, a Soviet
human rights activist.
are Karen Gould, Rich
cy Youells, Camille
Moller, Chris DeAngelo,
, and Carol Hiscox.

Born on January 20, 1948, in
Donnetsk, Sharansky obtained his
education at the Moscow Institute
of Physics and Technology. Later
he became involved in dissident
activities, making a special
commitment to Soviet Jewish
emigration.
On March 15, 1977, Sharansky
was abducted by the KGB from a
friend's apartment in downtown
Moscow. He was charged with
treason and espionage against the
Soviet Union, crimes which are
punishable by death. Sharansky's
next nine years were spent in labor
and prison camps.

Avital Sharansky, his wife,
organized a world-wide campaign
for her husband's freedom.
Thousands of letters were sent to
him during his imprisonment, but
he never received one letter. Soviet
authorities released him on
February 11, 1986 and he soon
joined his wife, . A vital, in
Jerusalem.
Sharansky presently serves as
leader of the Israel-based Soviet
Jewry Zionist Forum.
The program, which is
sponsored by the Jewish
Community Center, is free and
open to the public.

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IN THE SIDE -

Erik Redding takes a shot in the Cellar .

ecalm after the storm: post war economy
1

SHINKUS

Operation Desert Storm
siages, national focus
away from the guns and
i Arabia and towards
and cents of the U.S.
ling of euphoria which
as aresult of the war's
will have a positive affect
nation's economy,
to Wilkes Associate
or Economics Robert

Robert DeYoung
which is going to lead us very
quickly out of the recession," said
DeYoung.
As a result of the Allied
Victory, oil prices have stabalized
and will remain low, in the
economist's opinion. Because of

strengthened relations with the
U.S., Saudi Arabia will be willing
to "play ball with oil prices for the
next year or two," De Young said.
From the student perspective,
De Young feels life will be easier,
since funds for college and part-time
jobs will be more readily attainable.
Businesses will also benefit in
the upcoming months since they
will have the ability to buy
resources at prices which will
encourage consumption.
"The Federal Reserve has been
the instrument for counterscylical
spending policy which will ease us
out of the recession," DeYoung
said.

Another factor that will
influence the economy will be the
outcome of . world events,
particularly in Eastern Europe and
the Soviet Union.
"The question mark lies within
European state of disorder,
De Young said. The Soviet Union
could very well be the engine of the
world econmomy in the future."
As Wilkes seniors near
commencement exercises, the job
market will be more favorable.
"Higher p10ductivity of the
labor force is going to create a
favorable economic market for the
people of current students'
generation," said DeYoung.

"Resources which have
previously
gone
towards
non-productive military spending
will now be put towards other
needs, such as the environment," he
said.

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FORUM ..........................4
PREMIERE .................... 6
OPINION IN FOCUS .... .7
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PPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY!

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Speaking their way to victory
By RICHARD YABLONSKY
Beacon Staff Writer

Hard work and working
together, like a family, helped the
Wilkes Speech/Debate team win six
individual awards and place fourth
in team Sweepstakes at West
Chester University during the
weekend of February 22-24.
Although the Wilkes team was
the smallest, they believe they
work together more effectively than
most teams. The tournament,
which attracted 13 colleges, was an
invitational for any school in
Pennsylvania with a speech/debate
team.
Competing for the Wilkes
Speech/Debate Union were Heather
Hand, a senior from Dallas, Pa;
Amy Vaughn, a sophomore from
Elizabethville, Pa.; Al Mueller, a
sophomore from Duryea, Pa.;
Teresa Herman, a senior from
Canton, Pa.; and Samantha Ireson,
a freshman from Sanura, Saudi
Arabia.

Individual finalists from
Wilkes were: Heather Hand, who
achieved sixth place in persuasive
speaking; Al Mueller, who took
first place in impromptu speaking,
third place in informative and after
dinner speaking fourth place in
rhetorical criticism, and first place
in the Pentathlon, making him the
top all-around speaker in the state.
Although · individual members
of the Speech/Debate Union won
awards, the team feels that each
victory is earned by the group as a
whole.
"Not everyone can do what
these five people do," said Dr.
Bradford L. Kinney, Speech/Debate
Union Coach. "A little piece of
each of them wins whether they
win trophies or not."
Members of the Union said
that they don't let fears commonly
associated with public speaking get
in the way of their performances.
"I don't think it's easy to speak
in front of a group," said Mueller,

FAMI_LY - Members of the Wilkes Speech/Debate team took fourth place this past weekend.
"However, if you think you can do
it, and you believe you can do it,
then you'll certainly act. like you
can do it."
Other colleges present at the

Wilkes writers chosen
for NPWC Anthology '90
Four members of the Wilkes
University community are among
the writers featured in the
Northeastern Pennsylvania Writers
Club (NPWC) - Anthology '90,
recently published by the NPWC of
Wilkes-Barre.
Jim Dee, a senior English
major; Joseph Barberio, a graduate
student in Business; Dave Reinders,
a dining hall employee of the
University; and Jan Kubicki, a
, member of the Wilkes College
class of 1967, are included in the
publication, which contains short
stories and poetry by 24 authors
throughout the region.
Dee's contribution is a short
story entitled "The Sea," which
takes a wry look at how technology
has transformed our methods of
communication, flirtation and
romance. He is editor of the

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Wilkes literary magazine, The
Manuscript, and has had poetry
published in The
Endless
Mountains Review.
Barberio has written a poem
entitled "The Devil Tuned My
Guitar One Moonless Night While
I Stood Near the Crossroads on a
Deserted Country Road." He has
authorized two chapbooks of
poetry: Meanderings Minus Music
and Premeditated Improvisations.
His poetry has also appeared in
Fountain of Youth: The Best of
U.S. College Magazines and other
publications. ·
Reinders has two works
included in the anthology: a short
story called, "The Three-Piece
Gabardine Saxophone" and a poem,
"Penitence." He has had his work
published in Journal
of
Pataphysical Enquiry, Plenumary
Times, and Authoritarian Times.

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College, St. Joseph's
Mansfield University,
University of Pa., Th~
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Student participates in pageant

Kubicki has contributed an
excerpt from his novel-in-progress,
Hour of the Magician, which deals
with a 14 year old boy's loss of
virginity at a religious revival
gathering in the early 1800's. A
resident of Philadelphia, he wrote
the novel Breaker Boys, which was
published by Atlantic Monthly
Press in 1987. He has received
grants for his writing from the
National Endowment for the Arts
and other organizations.
Copies of the book can be
purchased at the Wilkes University
bookstore or in downtown
Wilkes-Barre at the Book and
Record Mart, Gratefully Yours, and
at Music Energi. Proceeds from the
sale will be used to help finance
future publications by the club,
which is a non-profit organization.
For more information, write to
NPWC,
P.O.
Box
445,
Wilkes-Barre, Pa., 18703.

Friday

state Foresnics Championship were
Penn State University, Bloomsburg
University, West Chester
University, Luzerne County
Community College, York

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Nicole Wildenberg, a Wilkes
University junior, recently
participated in the 1991 Miss Pennsylvania U.S.A. Pageant held in
Monroeville, PA.
Wildenberg was chosen out of
nearly 800 applicants from all over
the Keystone State.
Contest events included a personality interview, evening gown
and bathing suit competition.
Prior to becoming a psychology major at Wilkes, Wildenberg
attended Lackawanna Junior College.

Saturday

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ngconference at Wilkes University this Saturday in the Arnaud
ports and Conference Center.
wide modem language conference will begin at 8:15 a.m.
ral theme "The Role of Foreign Language Education in the
and Prospects".
1be exploring what the needs of the future will be in terms of
ction and which way we can serve our students best," stated
Karpinich, coordinator of the conference and chairman of the
ge department at Wilkes.
remarks will be given by Albert Kipa, President of (PSMLA)
or of German at Mulenberg College, Allentown. Afterwards,
N. Breiseth, President of Wilkes, will welcome participants.
mgtoKarpinich, itis important to know what kind of economic
v.e will be facing in the future since we are becoming more
lly involved as a nation.
eneration of students here on campus will be expected to deal
ns and other members of the economic community," stated
discussion and concurrent sessions will be given throughout the
with various guest speakers. Dr. George W. Waldner, Vice
for Academic! Affairs at Wilkes and a foreign policy expert
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the conference topic are welcomed to attend.

Phone-a-than volunteers seek alumni support

By MISSY MARGIS
Beacon Assistant News Editor
Several Wilkes students will
assist the University in raising
funds while enhancing their
communication skills as Wilkes
begins its annual Phone-a-thon this
month.
The students have been trained
in telemarketing and have become
familiar with the prepared scripts
they will use when calling
prospective contributors.
Close to 40 students will
work at the Phone-a-thon,
according to Program Director
Alan Macpherson.
"We plan to have 12 callers
working, and each student can make
approximately 50 calls a night.
This means that we are capable of
reaching a total of 600 Wilkes
alumni and parents per evening,"
said Macpherson.
Macpherson came to Wilkes in

. banking in dire straits
HANCHETTE
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Congress has turned its
that didn't go away
tion Desert Storm: failing banks and
to a vexing problem

, after day-long debate Tuesday, rejected
1vote a $30 billion funding bill that
ish the cash-strapped Resolution Trust
ow it to continue closing down insolvent
loans, and to keep peddling off their loan
·on could put the bailout into dire straits.
an William Seidman warned Congress
RTC had a bare bank account and could
ly one or two more failed S&amp;Ls in this
study by House Banking Committee
week discounted this and said the RTC
billion to spend.
sday, the Senate Banking Committee
of the day debating the details of a deposit
orm package offered by its chairman, Sen.
Riegle, D-Mich.
's "Comprehensive Deposit Insurance
Taxpayer Protection Act" is designed to
lations regarding banks and savings and
of the bill's provision's include forcing a
·1ution's executives to forego raises and
stock to recapitalize, limit interest rates
or even force the institution 's top officials
called three tough-minded economists to
sday's hearing. All favored the majority
in Riegle's bill, especially the so-called

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"death penalty" for fai ling banks - quick federal
takeover once they start slipping badly.
"Prompt, corrective action is the key," said James
Barth, Auburn University fi nance professor and former
Federal Home Loan Bank Board member.
Barth claimed foot-dragging by tim id federal
regulators has bloated the cost of thrift and bank
bailouts to the taxpayer.
"Institutions have been telling the world for years
they are insolvent, practically begging to be resolved
- yet they're left operatinr, for years," he said.
Robert Litan, senior economist at The Brookings
Institution think tank here, said "a more forceful
system of earlier intervention by bank regulators to
prevent bank insolvencies is long overdue."
Between 1985 and 1989, Litan said, the FDIC lost
an average of 18 cents for every dollar of assets taken
over from failed banks and thrifts - usually after the
institution invested wildly in its death throes.
Robert A. Eisenbeis, banking professor at the
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, spoke
out against the Treasury Department' s "too-big-to-fail"
policy. That policy involves keeping open huge
institutions whose collapse might injure the entire
financial system, and of paying off all depositors in
full, even if they had more than the current $100,000
FDIC limit deposited.
Riegle 's bill would strictly limit the coverage to
$ 100,000 per depositor per institution , and would
require recapitalization of even the largest institutions
before they became drains on the deposit insurance
funds.
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(John Hanchette writes for Gannett News
Service.)

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RING - Phone-a-thon workers will make nearly 50 calls a night
early January to help set up the help in organizing the Phone-a-thon
Phone-a-thon and will remain at and gaining lists of possible
Wilkes until one month after its contributors," Macpherson added.
completion. He is employed by
The Phone-a-thon has a goal of
IDC, a New Jersey based $715,000 which will aid in the
fund-raising consultant firm which 'university's capital campaign.
has been contracted to assist in the
Calling began last evening and
telecommunications campaign
will continue until early June. The
"IDC
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the operation is based in the Arnaud C.
University's Development office for Marts Center, Room 203 .

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Having the right to speak
Dear Editor:
I have a problem with Wilkes University.
The problem is that the administration is
playing politics and is helping the heads of
security discriminate against me and my
handicap (Sugar diabetes). There is no way
the harassment and the slanderous stories
against me should be permitted. In 1990 a law
was signed to protect people with medical
conditions such as diabetes. I have been
deeply hurt by the administration and I'll go as
far as I have to. I want to right a wrong.
If Gerry Cookus and his officers didn't
play politics and worry about losing their jobs,
talk about other officers, and degrade the
students there would be no trouble. I'm called
names by some who don't like me, asking
qi ,estions and demanding answers. One guard
went as far as to tell me he would run me over
because I wouldn't show him my sign. I told
him if Cookus wanted to know what is on the
sign, let him come down himself and read it.
If security members put a positive effort in
doing their jobs, then the students would
respect them as much as they respect my
performance on duty.

I will fight for the Marts Center because I
love it. The students want me there. I wish to
give my personal thanks to a certain alumnus
for support.
While informing persons -of why I'm
carrying my sign, I met a student whom I have
never met before. He told me that I could
count on his support because he had heard
from his fellow students about me and that I'm
known as the officer that cares.
I would like to thank some staff and
faculty members, as well as the students for
their support. While working at Wilkes I've
developed enormous respect and love for the
students. They are the greatest people in the
work.
I'm doing this because I have rights. I'm
sure that it's expected of me as well. I'll fight
for my rights like I will fight for the rights of
others.
,.
Your friend and Security Officer,
Joe P. Shimko
P.S. Why are there no Wilkes officers
being called for overtime? Is someone
"double dipping"?

But what do you do if you're under 21? You
a movie with a date. But if you or the date lack
you're back to square one.
Of course you could always risk your neck
party. The phrase "risk your neck" is used because,
this is not a dry campus, state regulations say that
be 21 to purchase, consume, and transport alcohol.
over 21, the school will allow you to have alco
room. If you are under 21 and are caught with
however, you will be subject to disciplinary action.
These reasons are why Club Rumours was er
Rumours was built last spring to provide a
setting for Wilkes students, particularly the underThe club has an excellent sound and light system
some of the more popular music of today. It also
dance floor and a norr-alcoholic bar.
This club is the perfect opportunity for students,
freshmen and transfer students, to get out and
people and do something other than sitting in
getting drunk, and vomiting in the bushes.
So why is the attendance at Club Rumours so
was meant to be a place of social migration, not a
collects dust from lack of use.
Why is there such a dormant interest in the club?
signs all over campus announcing events to be occ
club. It can't be a communication failure. The
dances every Wednesday and Friday night. It has
that only about 60 people show up for the We
dances. These dances charge a cheap $1 cover ch
one-quarter of the cost to get into Market Street
most nights.
One thing that definitely draws a crowd is the
alcohol. Yes, alcohol use among minors is frowned
couldn't there be certain nights set aside forover21
rest of the week could be reserved for under 21
The immediate reaction to this suggestion is
"Alcohol is not permitted in the Marts Canter," and
insurance is needed and is expensive."
OK, fine. Alcohol is not looked Tdndly upon
grounds. According to the handbook, alcohol is p
the campus outdoor grounds, including Ralston
year beer was served at the senior picnic to all pe
and this was a controlled environment. The po'
alcohol consumption can be controlled at a pie
likely could be controlled in a nightclub as long as
precautions are taken.
Despite the fact that alcohol may not be
Rumours, go anyway. A night without alcohol
anyone. Who knows, you may meet someone y
dance and actually remember what he/she looked·
morning. Getting drunk isn't everything in life.

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the "Dear Editor" letter from Judas Matthews in the
(Vol. 43, #15, March 7, 1991), concerning Officer
Director, Hunian Resources Management, of the
·1y, I feel I have an obligation to set the ~ecord
Officer Shimko was not fired, as stated m the
He is still reporting for work and receiving
tion for his hours of work. Officer Shimko was
to another job assignment by his supervisor was not a demotion.
T his j o b assignment
tion is the same classification for which he was
In the present system, Security Personnel _(~hich
Officer Shimko) may apply for any new pos1tton or
sition which is vacant. Therefore, Officer Shimko
ainly may apply for any open po_sition and be
if chosen.
rely hope this letter serves as clarification of Officer
and nothing more.
Sincerely,
Eugene L. Manganello
Director
Human Resources Management

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VOL. 43 NO. 16 MARCH 14, 1991

1990-91 EDITORIAL STAFF
JEFFREY C. LoBALBO
EDITOR - IN - CHIEF

TOM OBRZUT..... MANAGING EDITOR
VAUGHN A. SHINKUS --·· NEWS EDITOR
MISSYMARGIS ......ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR
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UTING WRITERS: Paul Winarski, Becky Steinberger,
p, Chris Imper iale, Richard Yablonsky

Bravo to Baker
WASHINGTON Bravo
HBO.
It's not often that television
lives up to its awesome potential.
Rarely is the viewing of this pervasive medium worth the time it takes
to change the channel.
For the most part, television has
added to those things that divide us:
tile stereotypes, the misconceptions, the deeply ingrained hostility
that's born largely of ignorance.
And when it comes to this
nation's great social crisis - the
conflict between the races - seldom has TV mustered the courage
to do more than pander to the interests of its black viewers.
Not since 1977, the year
"Roots" caused many people in this
nation to succumb to the notion that
history does indeed have a black
perspective, has television peered
over the perceptual barri&lt;;ade it
hides behind - that is, until now.
On Saturday, Home Box Office
rises noticeably higher than its
competition when it airs 'The Josephine Baker Story," a chronicle
of the life and times of a black
woman of truly legendary proportions.
It's rare that anyone produces a
movie that offers a black actress in this case the stunningly talented
Lynn Whitfield - a leading role.
Rarer still are those films that afford
people like Josephine Baker the
status they deserve. HBO has done
both.
Lightly regarded this side of the
Atlantic, Baker became one of

Europe's biggest entertainers in the
1930s and 1940s - a time when
more African-Americans were
made to dance at the end of a rope
than were allowed to perform on a
Broadway stage.
Her talents earned her the title of
"the world's richest black woman."
ButBaker'sragecostherbothfame
and fortune when she refused to
knuckle under to the racism she
encountered.
She insisted on integrated seat-

Opinion

by
Dewayne Wickham
Apple College Information
Network

ing when she performed in the
UnitedStates-thisatatimewhen
blacks were not allowed to be
within walking distance after dark
of some of the theaters in which she
played.
And when Baker was denied a
hotel room -or a meal in a restaurant - because of her race, she
lashed out publicly at those who
tolerated such bigotry. At one point
during a U.S. tour, she made a
citizen's arrest of a man who
stormed out of a restaurant in which
she was seated, saying he didn't
want to sit next to niggers.
But Josephine Baker was much
more than a hot-tempered entertainer. When the Nazis occupied
France during World War II, she

worked for the French resistance
- an act of great risk and personal
sacrifice for which she later received the Legion of Honor,
France's highest award.
Over her life, she adopted 12
children of various races, religions
and ethnicities. Baker called them
her "Rainbow Tribe" to make the
point that, given the chance, we can
learn to live together.
"I've learned that the one thing
you never get punished for is giv•
ing," Baker is portrayed as saying
in the closing scenes of the movie.
Despite her suffering, there was
seemingly no limit to her giving.
There are, shamefully, millions
of people in this country who know
nothing about this courageous
woman-people who are better acquainted with the names of
Madonna's lovers than with the
battles Baker fought. That's a pity.
It's also the reason this HBO
movie is so compelling. Television,
more than any other medium, influences our national sense of self.
What most of us think, and believe, about ourselves and others is
a reflection of the many images
created by television. And to the
extent that TV has ignored the view
of this nation African-Americans
have come to know, it cheats us all
of a valuable perspective on life.
"The Josephine Baker Story" is
a glimpse into this great unknown,
a tribute to her immense talents, and
a testament to the will of HBO to
mount a barrier that few broadcasters dare to scale.
(DeWayne Wickham writes for
Gannett News Service.)

�PAGE6

MAR

14, 1991

'Bandits of Love' steal the spotlig
By CAROLYN DOUGLAS
Beacon Assistant Feature Editor
They started as four boys who -wanted to
make a little spending money and help pay
tuition. What JQ and the Bandits have become
are stars on the rise.
The four young men made their start singing
acapella '50's &lt;loo-wop on New York City
street corners. It was here that they were first
discovered by a theatrical agency which sent
them to the casting directors of the
award-winning Levi's 501 commercials.
These commercials promoted interest in the
group and they began an extensive tour. The
group made many personal appearances across
the country and they recently made a stop here
at Wilkes' nightclub Rumours.
JQ and the Bandits is composed of Michael
Taranto , lead singer; Chris May, bass; David
Montgomery, baritone; and Steven Katz, tenor.
The four young men, all 25 years old , first
met in college where they were all acting
majors. Michael, Chris, and David hail from
New Jersey, while Steven comes from Long
Island.
If you have ever heard these young men
perform you would realize that they are all
excellent singers. Vocal ability like that takes
years and years of vocal training, but,
ironically, none of them has ever had any
training.

"We never had voice lessons. We were all
acting majors and we learned how to speak
properly and it is essentially the same thing,"
said Taranto.
The guys have been together for quite some
time and have become very close, almost like
brothers. They described their relationship as
something "like a marriage without the sex."
"Every decision is made as a group," said May.
The members of the group also spend much
of their non-performing time together either
rehearsing or dealing with the business aspects
of careers. This time amounts to about five or
six days a week.
JQ and the Bandits have been lucky , unlike
some other performers, because they have had
the support of their families.
"Our families have been very supportive of
our careers" said Taranto.
The group members are the first of their
families to -be entertainers. Although these
guys are extremely talented, their personal lives
are not as easy to manage as their singing
careers.
THIEVES- JQ and the Bandits steal the spotlight at R
"It's tough to maintain a relationship but especially England, and they hope to become more
you must know what you are getting into from and accepted here in the United States. That may ha
the beginning," said May.
their first album, Bandits of Love, is released throu
. Michael, Chris, David, and Steven first country. There is no definite release date as of yet,
gained recognition for the Levi's commercials, guys are hoping it will be soon.
but they admit that they are not really
In the meantime, JQ and the Bandits continue
recognized as "The Levi's Guys" anymore.
sharing their music and happiness with audiences at
JQ and the Bandits are big in Europe, Catch the Bandits-if you can.

A fond fare well to a local theater veten
It's hard to put into words the memories
and joy which one person can bring to others.
When we lose someone close to us, it makes
us stop and reflect on what made that person
so special.
At 7 p.m. on March 10th Showcase
Theater vice-president Joseph Ristagno passed
away, and a great many of us in local theater
lost a very dear friend.

When people would meet Joe, the first
thing they'd notice would be his sense of
humor. He always had a smile for every
occasion · and a joke for every situation. He
made everyone feel welcome.
Since I began my association with
Showcase Theater, I can't recall a single show
I was involved in that Joe didn't contribute to

m some way. _
Throughout his years at Showcase, Joe
accomplished many things. His roles were. so
diverse, yet he managed to hold on to
something of himself in each performance,
from Emile de Beque in South Pacific to the
lead role in Moliere's Tartuffe.
Last year Joe added to his theatrical
accomplishments with two stints as director.
Lulluby, his first production, sold out and
forced the cast into extra performances. His
second production, Mass Appeal, drew
unanimous good reviews for the cast. The
highest praise, however, was saved for its
director.
I had the distinct honor of starring with
Joe in his last play, The Lion in Winter. In
this production, Joe played King Henry II of
England, a man who must choose the
successor to his throne from amongst his three
sons.
Joe was very proud of his work in this
show, and he gave his last and greatest
performance in Lion in Winter. It was during
the run of this show that Joe was diagnosed as
having lung Cancer.
Despite the news, his spirits remained
high, and throughout his illness, he continued
to care for his terminally ill son Anthony.
Along with his dear wife Martha, Joe

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courageously said goodbye to their s~n when hep
on February 28th.
And now, just over a week later, we are forced
goodbye to Joe.
Although Henry II had a successor to his throne,
no replacement for Joe Ristagno. Showcase Thea
with many hearts, will be very empty without him.
Goodbye Joe. We love you.

�MAR

14, 1991

PAGE7

at kind of entertainment do you think
uld draw more people to Rumours?

Jennifer Criswell
Sophomore
More bands which college
students can identify with.

Paul Stewart
Sophomore
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Orchestra.

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Tim Weigard
Senior
Ithink if Rumours could get a
liquor license more people would
hang out there.

Bob Burns
Freshman
Bring in more hard rock bands.

Carlos Montgomery
Freshman
Girls- if you get more of them,
more guys will go to Rumours.

Diane Gibbs and Janine Boyles
Sophomores
Tom McFadden stripping would
surely draw a crowd.

Marla Vandermark
Sophomore
Get JQ and the Bandits to come
back. They were excellent!

Andy Feinberg
Junior
Bring in amateur night from
Toppers and also George Wesley.

Eric Palmer
Sophomore
Marty Strayer's band and amateur
night at Toppers.

Mike Garnet
Senior
Bring in some Toppers entertainment.

Peggy Kraft
Sophomore
I think a big name comedian
would drawn in a huge crowd.

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Production
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By ANDREA SILVI
Beacon Feature Editor

Members of Wilkes Theater
department performed for a quite
different audience on Wednesday.
As a special project of a class in
Children's Theater, theater majors
have organized a special children's
theater production of The Prince
Who Wouldn't Talk which will run
through Saturday, March 16th.
The audience, which was
composed mainly of chidren from
ages three through ten, was kept
entertained by the delightful
performance. Not only did the play
keep the children entertained, but it
also taught them some very
valuable lessons.
The production, which is
adapted from a story by James
Beck, centers around a king and
queen who don't realize that their
son is silent because neither of
them give him a chance to speak. ·
A young girl who resides in
the kingdom tries to tell the king
and queen that they are ignoring
their son, but they do not care to
listen. After subjecting the prince
to a series of tests conducted by
three wizards, they find there is
nothing wrong with the boy.
After every effort to encourage
the prince to talk fails, the young

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Wilkes
Black
Student one could pick
Coalition (BSC) has seen some
The BSC
changes recently.
Originally
formed with the intent of helping
black students adapt to a
predominantly white campus, the
BSC has evolved into a multiminority group.
one way the
One reflection of the changes accomplish·this
which have occurred within the
The organ·
organization is the current proposal involved in th
to change the club's name to the as on campus
Multi-Cultural Student Coalition.
Black History
According fo Paul Stuart, recently perfo
Corresponding Secretary of the black history
BSC, the change comes with the the Westmo
increasing number of minority School.
groups on-campus.
The club
"As the school gets more events on campus
diverse, our club is also becoming the Folk," "We Are
more diverse," Stuart commented.
Black History Sym
The organization wants to
Upcoming BSC
create a friendly atmosphere for all include a Network
students, and, most importantly, be held on April 12i
the group hopes to break down to benefit the
barriers which have existed in the sports day for h ·
past.
The BSC is
"There is no doubt about it. students, whether
The negative atmosphere toward Hispanic, Asian, 11
other ethnic backgrounds must meetings are held
diminish," Stuart stated.
11:30, and everyone
As an indication of the
We live in a
continuing racial and religious should all work
problems which exist on campus, each other's ethnic
Stuart points to the incident backgrounds. Wilm
involving Marnin Michaels last Coalition is trying
semester.
some of these cul
"If the campus was more barriers, but the
informed about other ethnic groups, accomplish its task
this incident would not have the entire Wilkes
By BECKY STEINBERGER
Beacon Staff Writer

rH E BEACON/Karen Gould

SPEAK!- Senior theater majors perform The Prince Who Wouldn't
Talk for elementary students on Wednesday.
girl announces that she will be
leaving the kingdom forever. As
she is planning to leave, the prince
finally speaks as he calls out to
stop her.
The cast, comprised of David
Zimmerman as the King; Gail
Stone as the Queen; Tommy Pearce
as narrator; Christine Brunnock
Annemarie Ricci, and Thom~
Coslosky as the three wizards; Jim
Evans as the Prince; and Arny
Basham as the Young Maiden, did
an excellent job of adapting the
production to the young audience.
The audience became involved
in the action throughout the entire
play, and, at the end of the
production, the children must decide
whether the play is a fairy tale, a

nursery rhyme, or a fable. The cast
also helped the children to discover
what lessons can be learned from
the play.
The unique ways in which the
play addresses important issues in
communication between parents
and children are both entertaining
and thought-provoking.
The
production is full of comedy,
audience participation, and song.
Performances will be held on
Friday, Marci1 15th at 10 a.m. and
Saturday, March 16th at 1 p.m. and
7 p.m. Anyone wishing to attend
any of the performances should call
extension 4431 or 4420 for
reservations. Admission for the
show is $1.

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added benefit, the concert is free. With this extra bonus, there
should be no excuse not to come out and see this extremely
talented performer.

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past and commissioning new ones.
Since its inception, the Alvin
Ailey troupe has performed for an
estimated 15 million people in 48
states, 45 countries, and on six
continents.
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appeared annually at New York's
historic City Center Theater and
has also given performances in
Lincoln Center's New York State
Theater and the Metropolitan
Opera House. The company has
appeared on several Public
Broadcasting System (PBS) television progran11s and various network specials.
Tickets for the performance
are $20 for adults and $10 for
students. For more information,
call Scranton Community Concerts
at342-4137.

The Alvin Ailey American
Dance Theater will perform in
Scranton's Masonic Temple on
Saturday, March 16 at 8 p.m.
The evening's program will
include Ailey's "Blues Suite," with
traditional music, Ailey's "Reflections in D," with music by Duke
Ellington, John Butler's "After
Eden," with music by Lee Hoiby,
and Ailey's "Revelations," with
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uniqueness of black cultural expression, the theater is one of the
foremost contemporary dance
companies in America.
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MAR

14, 1991

Moosic can't control -Pa.
Webster's Dictionary defines the word sport as a
diversion, amusement, entertainment, or pastime.
In this regard, the people of Northeastern
Pennsylvania have been blessed. For years, this section
of the Keystone State has been referred to as an
unenergetic, decrepit coal community. Then came
attorney John McGee, who led a group of investors
called Northeast Baseball. Their goal was simple, to
bring professional baseball back to the Scranton/Wilkes
Barre area.

Baseball in Northeastern Pennsylvania! The
proposal was accepted with great enthusiasm. Local
"big wigs" acted early in purchasing season tickets to
show support. A dying local economy may have gotten
a second life.
The local investment group purchased a struggling
Triple A franchise from Maine. They were given a
Philadelphia Philles affiliation, and then the coveted
name of the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Red Barons.
On April 25, 1989, a facility titled Lackawanna
County Multi-Purpose Stadium opened. (For you
history buffs, the Barons played Tidewater and lost 9-2).
Northeastern Pennsylvania was back on the map.
An impressive season at the turnstiles saw over
400,000 baseball fans pass through.
Then came season II. It could more appropiately be
called the year of the "pick-pocket."
I, as did many others, wondered how long it would
take for someone to try to make a profit from this
godsend. As most people know, the stadium is actually
in Moosic. So the town of Moosic decided to place an
amusement tax on the stadium. Not to be outdone, the
school district also added their own tax.
But we shouldn't be to upset over this. People
have been making a profit off of others since the
beginning of time.
Word of this tax sent baseball fans into a panic.

Ticket prices at the stadium were $5, $4, and 3. This
new tax meant each ticket would increase between $2
and $3.
The battle lines were set. What Moosic did not
count on was swift and tough action on the part of the
Red Barons. The battle made its way down I-81 to
Harrisburg, where the Barons recorded a major victory.
The stadium, which was originally built to house the
Red Barons, was financed in part by state grants.
The ruling handed down stated that a lower
government cannot tax a higher one. Sorry guys, but
the pint size municipality of Moosic, cannot prevail
over the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
But wait. Moosic is back for one more ;ound. The
Red Barons were spared , but no-one else was. As a
result, everything that is to be exhibited at the stadium
will be taxed, except the Red Barons.
It was expected that concerts would increase
revenue. Moosic's city council, however, put an end to
. this.
Since the group Aerosmith had been booked prior
to the tax, Heart was nearly roadblocked because
Moosic wanted a $25,000 bond for insurance. Then the
biggest blows came, top-name concerts were cancelled.
It was rumored that performers Hank Williams Jr., New
Kids on the Block, and Billy Joel were booked, only to
be wiped out.
Heading back to the sports center, the
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Stallions, of the Minor
Professional Football League, occupied the stadium.
After their first season, 1990, the Stallions will cease
operation for a year, for financial reasons. Did the huge
foot of Moosic leave a lasting impression?
A state of the art sports stadium, standing dark at
prime time, because one too many people had to get
greedy. Well, here is egg in your face, Moosic.
For you devotees planning on catching the stars of
tommorrow, the box office opens March 1 at IO a.m.
Opening day is April 15 against Pawtucket. The
Barons need only 9,156 fans to reach ,1,000,000.
One last thought for the town of Moosic.
Remember Moosic night at the ballpark last year? I do,
I was there. Please tell me why there were all those
Boo-Birds when your mayor was introduced?
For sports and concerts fans, you may have a friend
in the rest of Pennsylvania, but not in Moosic.'

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Orioles' radio-TV booth. He said

the experience will add to his
know ledge as a television analyst.
"I appreciate the Orioles giving
me the opportunity to try this," he
said. "Everybody has been terrific.
It's been a very pleasant experience."
Palmer said a hamstring pull
aggravated before Monday's exhibition hastened his decision. He
said there was not enough time for
the injury to heal for the comeback
to work.
"I talked to (manager) Frank·
Robinson this morning," the threetime Cy Young A ward winner said.
"He said, 'Are you sure?' I said,
Tm not, but my leg is.'

Said Robinson, who had promised Palmer another start: "I respect his decision. I've said all
along he would know better than
anyone what he is capable of doing.
He was fighting some big odds, but
I would have liked to see him succeed."
Palmer, who said he would return to the Miami area to allow his
hamstring to heal, gained a tryout
with Baltimore after pitching at the
University of Miami in December.
He was inducted into the Hall of
Fame last summer.
(Hal Bodley and Chuck
Johnson writes for USA TODAY.)

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Tuesday.
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attempt the·day after he was hit hard
in an exhibition game against Boston, his first mound appearance in
seven years.
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wattitude' for women's tennis team
senior Michelle Bannon.

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freshmen's attitude has had the most
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shape,"
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ents of the team's recipe for success.
Schukis, the only other senior, was the the M.A.C. Northwest and play with some of the-conditioning that we
number one seed on the team last year against the likes of Juniata, Lycom- have been doing we are more ready
and figures to hold that spot for her ing, Marywood, Scranton, FDU this year than we have been in the past.
"There is a lot of motivation on
Madison, Muhlenberg, Susquehanna,
final season.
the team and that shows up in the
King's,
and
Messiah.
Bannon and Schukis make up the
physical workouts in the pre-season.
backbone for what may be one of
The Lady Colonels also hope to Our condition and attitude will be the
Wilkes' youngest teams in years. improve from a disappointing 1-7 keys to our success.
There are many freshmen who will be record last year. The team picked up
fighting for spots on the team, is made their only win by pounding Maryup of nearly twenty players. With the wood 8-1 .
many freshmen comes a new attitude.
In Ladies' competition, a match
"There really seems to be a lot of
interest this year than in years past and consists of six seperate singles
I feel that a lot of that enthusiam has matches in addition to three doubles
been instilled by the freshmen," said matches. For each match won, that
team recieves a point toward their
Bannon.
total score.
"I think the veterans feel that
With all this tough competition
enthusiasm and channel it into a more taking place in a span of just a few
aggressive type of play."
weeks, there is the question of
Bannon also stated that whether the team is in the physical
Creegan' s dedication and the condition to withstand the matches.
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"Having a former player as the
coach lends to the positive attitude on
the team," said Bannon of Creegan,
who was the number number one
player at Wilkes during her four years
at Wilkes.
· With the new found enthusiasm
and the strong commitment and dedication, it looks like the Wilkes'
Women's Tennis Team is on the road
to recovery.

ready for the new season.

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                    <text>WILKES UNIVERSITY'S WEEKLY

Vol. 43 No. 17

Mar. 21, 1991

niors prepare as graduation nears
until
was Dean Lampe's
11a1ement, which was
by resounding cheers
aearly 200 seniors who
y's Commencement
11 the Dorothy Dickson
r for the Performing

meeting was held to
uation procedures and
seniors of the rapidly
events. In addition to
other speakers at the
mcluded Senior Class

Jane Lampe-Groh
President Amy Schukis, Student
Government President Bill
Hanigan, and Alumni Director
Tony Shipula.
Lampe took nominations for
faculty and student Commencement
speakers and discussed the selection
of candidates for the Inspirational
Teacher Award. Students were asked
to nominate an outstanding high

ring begins today..

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school teacher to be recognized at
the Commencement ceremony.
Anyone who missed the
meeting can hand in their
nominations to Lampe or Dean
Allen. The deadline is April 5.
Lampe also conveyed several
other messages:
-Any graduating senior who
has not completed diploma or cap
and gown orders must do so by this
Friday, March 22. These forms will
be accepted at the registrar's office.
-Seniors who did not have
yearbook pictures taken must
deliver a picture to the Amnicola
office, third floor, Chase Hall, in
order for it to app6ar in the
yearbook. The picture should be in

an envolope which includes the next four years until the $100 is
student's name, major, degree, and accumulated. Shukis can be reached
home address. The deadline is May with questions at extension 3036.
30.
A night at Murray's Inn has
-Any senior concerned or also been added to existing
uncertain about fulfilling graduation Commencement Week activities.
requirements should see Dean Murray's will be open to Wilkes
Lampe or Dean Allen.
seniors on Sunday, May 19, with
Shukis proposed that the class free food and beer. Other drinks
reinstitute a tradition which has will be available from a cash bar.
ceased to exist for 20 years- the
Shipula informed the audience
presentation of a gift to Wilkes of Alumni Weekend, to be held
from the graduating class.
May 31, June 1 and 2. The
The gift would consist of a weekend will feature a dinner in the
$100 donation from each graduating Marts Center on Saturday, June 1.
senior, to be collected over a period Tickets are $24 per person,
of five years. Collection would however, members of the 1991
begin with a $10 donation before graduating class can purchase
graduation, and continue for the tickets for $18.

.
Rumours rumbled with Conwell

■ Blues-Rock band was a success at Wilkes
Rumours Nightclub last Saturday
night.
Although the show started
There are many different titles slightly later than was expected, it
which are applied to rock in today's was well worth the wait. Rumours
music world. Examples of these was filled to near capacity for the
include hard rock, pop rock, heavy rock 'n' roll show.
metal, and blues rock. Blues-rock ·
The crowd was slow in getting
is the kind of music that Tommy the energy started, but once they
Conwell and the Young Rumblers started, they kept the energy on an
extremely high level. Conwell and
play, and play extremely well.
The Wilkes community was the band used that energy and also
recently exposed to this music supplied some of their own.
The band performed material
when Tommy Conwell and the
Young Rumblers made a stop at from all of their albums which
By CAROLYN DOUGLAS
Beacon Assistant Feature Editor

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includes their latest Guitar Trouble
as well as their two previous
releases, Walkin' On The Water ,
and their Columbia debut Rumble.
■

See CONWELL, page 6

No small price for freedom
By MARLENE MANGAN and
MISSY MARGIS
Beacon Assistant News Editors

THE BEACON/Dale Nat

B·OUE- Members of the ROTC Arnold Air Society took
age of the warm weather yesterday, holding a pre-spring
tnexttothe S.U.B.

Soviet dissident Natan
Sharansky believes there is no
such thing as a "little bit of
freedom." And he should know.
On March 15, 1977 Sharansky
was abducted by the KGB from a
friend's apartment in Moscow
because of his involvement in
dissident activities and commitment
to Soviet Jewish emigration.
. Speaking before a Marts Center
crowd of 500 Monday night
Sharansky said, "Once the KGB
sensed you were afraid, you were in
danger."
Sharansky said that when a
dissident was arrested they were
required by law to be kept for 15
days. After that time the KGB

would make up charges to hold advisor of the Temple Israel.
Sharansky said he experienced
them longer against their will.
He was charged with treason the same kind of fear as those in the
and espionage against the Soviet Persian Gulf war who where forced
Union. Sharansky spent nine years to flea to shelter from the missiles.
- A resident of Israel, he commented
in labor and prison camps.
"The Bolshevik revolution led on the scare of nightly bomb
to a creation of a new race of people warnings and how sad it was to
whose behavior was dictated by teach his small children to use gas
fear," said Sharansky.
masks.
He said that he was brought up
believing communism was a law of
nature, and that capitalism was evil
and destined fail.
CAMPUS ...................... 2
According to Sharansky, the
Soviets deprived Jews of their FORUM ..........................4
heritage. He grew up never seeing
a temple or knowing what Passover PREMIERE.................... 6
was. As he got older he wanted to
learn about Judaism.
OPINION IN FOCUS .....7
"He has eclipsed those who
sought to destroy him," stated SPORTS ...................... 10
Rabbi James Michaels, spiritual ..__ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

INSIDE ....

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PAGE2

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Sreech Debate team victorious
a York College tournament
The Wilkes University
Speech/Debate Union recently
returned to campus after competing
in a two-day national qualifier
tournament at York College, York,
Pa.
The teams competed against
140 students from 14 colleges and
universities representing six states.
The Wilkes team won overall 1st
place and eight additional trophies.
Al Mueller competed in .five
categories and placed in the finals
for all five. His awards included a
1st place victory in Rhetorical
Criticism in which he received a
perfect score from both judges in
the final round of competition.
He also won a 2nd place trophy
in humorous enterainment
speaking, finished 3rd in
Impromptu and topk two 4th place

honors in Expository Speaking and
Dramatic Duo.
Teresa Herman, a graduating
senior, completed her collegiate
career with a 5th place win in
Expository Speaking.
A new-comer to the Wilkes
Debate Union is Amy Vaughn.
Vaughn moved into the winner's
circle with an impressive 1st place
victory in the Story Telling
competition, a 3rd place trophy in
Expository Speaking and a 4th
place win in Dramatic Duo.
Samantha Ireson, another new
member of the team, contributed
greatly to Wilkes' 1st place overall
claim in her preliminary rounds.
The York tournament wins
raise the number of awards claimed
by the Debate Union to 28 this
year.

With the regular season
concluded, "Kinney's Kids" are now
concentrating their efforts in
preparation for participation in the
Pi Kappa Delta National Honorary
Forensic
Tournament
of
Champions. This year's contest
will be hosted by Monmouth
College, West Long Branch, NJ.
The Speech and Debate team is
coached and directed by Dr. Bradford
L. Kinney, Chairman of the
Communications Department

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was such a success- sending a
strong message to our local
workforce that that we want people
to stay and work in Scranton and its
surrounding communities. More
than 150 jobs resulted from
contacts made at the Job Fair '90.
The day-long event is
co-sponsored by the Private
Industry Council of Lackawanna
County
and
the
Scranton/Carbondale Job Centers.
Job Fair '91 will be open from
10 a.m. until noon for graduating
seniors who will meet with
employers to discuss companies,
jobs available, and the skills
required to obtain those jobs.
The afternoon session, from
1:30 until 7 p.m., will be open to
the general public, including job
seekers. During thai time,
representatives of local Job Centers
will be available to advise job
seekers and address the needs cf the
economically disadvantaged.
Staff members of the
Employment Opportunity Training
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hand to offer mini-seminars in life
skills such as resume preparation,
interviewing techniques and how to
apply for a job.
"As a community, it is our
responsibilty to look first to our
own native talent," said David L.
Tressler, event co-chairman. "To
do so, we must be willing to
invest time and money. This
investment in ourselves will
translate into a strong economic
base for the Greater Scranton area
and a qualified skilled workforce for
tomorrow."
The Skills in Scranton
program is an alliance of area
leaders in education and business
who have pledged their support in
creating a quality trained local
workforce for Scranton's economic
future. The program will promote
and develop skill enhancement
programs that will qualify the
workforce for more rewarding,
current and future job opportunities.
For more information, contact
Helene Garibay, Skills in Scranton
director, at 342-7711.

Friday

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How do you top a very
successful premiere event that
attracted 100 are employers and
nearly 6,000 job seekers?
With Job Fair '91, sponsored
by Skills in Scranton, a program of
the Greater Scranton Chamber of
Commerce, of course!
Job Fair '90 will be held on
Friday, April 5 at the University of
Scranton's Byron Recreation
Complex from 10 a.m. until 7
p.m.
Job Fair '91 will offer the
employers of the Greater Scranton
area a "one-stop" recruitment
opportunity to attract skilled
workers for current and future
positions with their companies.
At the same time, the event
will make people aware of the job
opportunities available in the
Greater Scranton area and develop
career awareness in students. Job
Fair '91 will also encourage
continuing education in all job
seekers.
According to chairman Richard
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key to a new global culture
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ges and how to best
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aforeign policy expert
in Japanese and East

Asian affairs, delivered the keynote

address.
Albert Kipa, president of
PSMLA and professor of German at
Muhlenberg College, Allentown,
gave opening remarks. He discussed
his concerns about foreign
languages and how they are a large
part of quality education.

Dr.
Walter Karpinich,
coordinator of the conference and
Chairman of the Wilkes
Department of Foreign Languages
agrees.
"If languages were taught in
elementary schools, students would
know enough of the basics to excel
in advanced high school or college
level courses," said Karpinich.
According to Karpinich,
interest in the languages has been
growing simply because many
people recognize that we are living
in an interdependent world.
Karpinich believes that
students, as future citizens of the
world, must learn to function
within an emerging global
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Senators propose four part
plan to deal with economic cutbacks

By BRAD BUMSTED
Apple College Information Network

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HARRISBURG, Pa. - State government must
take a new, aggressive approach to keep businesses
from leaving the state and to tap new markets for
Pennsylvania products, Republican senators said
Tuesday.
"No state can afford to sit on the sidelines and
merely cheer for better times," said Sen. Tim Shaffer,
R-Butler County, chairman of the Senate's Community
and Economic Development Committee.
At a recent news conference, Shaffer outlined what
he called an "economic blueprint for Pennsylvania in
the 1990's."
"We must maintain a positive business climate to
hold onto the jobs we already have," added Sen. Roger
Madigan, R-Bradford County.
Shaffer outlined a four-part approach:
- Provide an economic safety net for workers and
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hours and partial unemployment compensation as
alternatives to laying off workers.
- Keeping jobs in the state.
Shaffer proposed a capital access program that
would make it easier for small businesses to obtain
working capital. The program would make more credit
available by reducing banks' risks through a reserve
pool.
Greater emphasis, he said, should be placed on
customized job training. He also proposed the state
reduce or temporarily suspend job-creation requirements
for certain state economic development assistance.
Businesses attempting to get state aid would have to
show that the state funds would prevent layoffs.
- Creating new markets.
Only 2,000 of an estimated 17,000 Pennsylvania
manufacturers are exporting their products, Shaffer said.
A package of legislation would provide promotion, tax
incentives and financial aid to encourage businesses in
the state to export their products.

Port development would be encouraged by waiving
About two-thirds of 1 million Pennsylvanians not
covered by health insurance are employed, Shaffer said. turnpike toll charges for all export products shipped by
Most workers not covered are employed by small Pennsylvania producers, Shaffer said.
businesses which can't afford insurance, he said.
- Maintaining a positive business climate.
Shaffer suggested merging the Department of
The state can help reduce health insurance costs for Commerce and the Department of Community Affairs.
businesses by allowing the option of "no-frills" basic That would save the state about $500,000 per year, said
group health insurance, Shaffer said. The emphasis Sen. Earl Baker, R-Chester. The merger would provide a
should be on pooling and providing tax incentives to more comprehensive attack on regional economic
small employers to purchase group health insurance. development, Baker said.
, Shaffer also advocated a combination of reduced work
(Brad Bumsted writes for Gannett News Service.)

Tuesday

Golf-Susquehanna Tourney,
1 p.m.

Wednesday

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Baseball - Lebanon Val.,
3:30 p.m.
Golf - Ursinus/Lycoming, 1 p.m.

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nother few days and it will be Spring Break..
of college students every year look fo
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thing ... PARTY! Students from around the coun
the southern parts of the country, like: Da
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VOL. 43 NO. 17 MARCH 21, 1991

1990-91 EDITORIAL STAFF ·
JEFFREY C. LoBALBO
EDITOR - IN - CHIEF
VAUGHN A. SIDNKUS •.••• NEWS EDITOR
MISSY MARGIS .•..• .ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR
MARLENE MANGAN •.. .ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR
ANDREA SIL VI •..•• FEATURE EDITOR
CAROLYN DOUGLAS .••.ASSISTANT FEATURE EDITOR
BRIAN MALINA •.. .ASSISTANT FEATURE EDITOR
RAY OTT •.•.. SPORTS EDITOR
NICOLETTE YEVICH ....SPORTS LAYOUT
JOHN McLAUGHLIN ..... COPY EDITOR
DALE NAT ..... PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR
CATHY SLE6ODNIK ..... ADVERTISING MANAGER
MARY ANN BOBKOWSKI ... .ADVERTISING ASSISTANT
TOM OBRZUT ..... BUSINESS MANAGER
MR. TOM BIGLER ..... ADVISOR
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS: Paul Winarski, Becky Steinberger,
Colette Simone, Christine Kenelly

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Although there is nothing wrong with "p
there could be, however, some serious repercu
result from too much celebration. One problem i
intoxicated. If people drink too much there are
some problems like the trashing of a hotel room,
cost considerable charges on the bill of the regis
Excessive noise could also trigger a raid on the
could result in arrests. This would definitely put a
the festivities.
There is another situation which is much more
costs for room damage or possible arrest. These
be rectified in one form or another. There is one
will not go away by itself: the Acquired Immune
Syndrome (AIDS).
.
No, this is not a lecture on AIDS, but there
emphasis on its dangers if precautions are not
refers to sex, sex, and more sex over the course of
Well, folks, this isn't the 60's anymore.
revolution is over.
True, while partying, you may find a potential
make wonderful music with. However, with al
system, impaired judgment is a sure conseq
precautions, such as condom use, may not be taken.
By now, most of you are probably saying to
"It'll never happen to me." But think of this;
Spring Break states are within the top five in the
AIDS cases. According to Carol Yozviak, Pu
Program Rep. for the Pennsylvania Department
California is the second largest state with AIDS
Florida is third. According to a report filed Dec.
California has 29,792 AIDS cases. Florida has 19,
The breakdown of the states into cities isn't
According to a 1990 report released by the Center
Control, Ft. Lauderdale has an estimated 508 c
Los Angeles has about 3,506, and San Francisco
4,009. That comes to a total of 8,023 cases in only
of two states in the country.
Use your better judgment when tempted to
sexual activity. Be committed to using condoms;
save your lives. Don't make your hard-earned va
memory.

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lieve that this editorial space should be reserved for
important student affairs. While the Beacon is our
newspaper, I believe that some issues should be left
ed. There have been letters published recently that
the "Shirnk " affair. I feel that it would be best if
it to the administration. It is more a matter of
·on and arbitration between private individuals than it
rn for the students.
all of us can see from the letters, no one really knows
, so I don't think that any of the students can make a
t call. I'm sure the administration is able to handle
· adequately.
d of worrying about a private matter that is best left
bands of those who know what is going on, the students
be more concerned with the more major problems that
all. I would personally like to see something done to ,
campus parking (maybe expand the amount of spaces
e to commuters and dorm students). I also feel that
·ng should be done to ease the possible registration
're about to experience, as well as taking care of the
of students in certain classes. I would also like to see
·ng done about safeguarding the rights of student
overbearing professors.
ybe if the students worry about correcting student
instead of investigating the so-called "corruption" of
· ·stration, we could all fare out ahead of the game.

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Conwell and band 'rumble' into Wilk
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trouble' to Rumours

Continued from page 1
Some of the best reactions came when Conwell performed the song
"I'm Not Your Man" and others from his older albums. Although the
songs from Guitar Trouble were fairly new to most of the audience, they
still went over well and received favorable reactions.
One of the highlights of the show was when Conwell came off the
stage, into the crowd, and ran through the crowd while playing his guitar.
The ·band showed much energy and great musical talent throughout .
the entire show, and they rarely missed a beat. One scary moment in the
show came when Conwell was running around the stage, as he did quite
often, and he nearly fell off the stage and into some members of the
crowd. Conwell never missed a note through the whole incident.
When I interviewed Conwell after the show I found him to be a very
nice, genuine, and extremely warm individual. Also joining me for the
.interview were Wilkes students Donna Wilke, Nicolette Yevich, and
Heather Shocker, who also asked a few questions. Here is how some of
the interview went:
BEACON: What was it like for you going into the studio for the
first time to record Walkin' as opposed to Rumble, you know after the
record deal and the whole bit?
TOMMY CONWELL: I'll tell ya , it's terrible, it was terrible. It
was totally scary. I was completely uptight, like the most uptight I ever
was and I had just quit drinking. I quit drinking about four and a half
years ago. And I was like a live wire. And it was tough, but, you know,
a lot of people say they like that record the best out of all of them. I
mean, it doesn't sound that great, but maybe the songs are good.
I don't know, maybe that kind of uptightness can make it be good. I
don't know, everytime it gets a lot cooler. This time was the coolest.
Guitar Trouble was like pretty cool. It went smoothly. The first time I

RUMBLE - Tommy Conwell and-the Young Rumblers rocked Rumours this past Saturday.
was completely uptight, and I am the leader, so
everyone gets uptight. The second time I was pretty
uptight. This time I decided I am not going to be.
Tommy Conwell is a guitarist whose major
influence is Jimmie Vaughn. Conwell says his
influences are obvious in songs like "Workout," "Rock
With You" or "Everything They Say Is True." Some
new artists that Conwell really likes are The
Replacements ("I love them, they are the best"), NRBQ,
World Party, John Wesley Harding, Billy Bragg, and
Colin James.

Prosperousspring ahead
Both Wilkes University and King's
College recently held auditions for the final
shows of their theatrical seasons.
Wilkes final production will be Gogol's
classic comedy The Inspector General. The
story centers around a down and out
government clerk named Khlestekov.

Khlestekov's delusions of grandeur and
proud blue-blooded mannerisms cause him to
be mistaken for the government inspector
from St. Petersburg when he makes a stop in
a small town in czarist Russia. The mayor
and the rest of the town officers are on their
best behavior in front of the "Inspector" so
that he will take a glowing report back to the
Prime Minis~r.

Visiting director John Laharnway has
given me the challenging task of playing
Klestekov, while the town mayor will be
portrayed by Dave Zimmerman.
Rounding out the large cast are Frank
Spenser, Chrissy Brunnock, Jim Evans, Tom
Pearce, Melanie O'Donnell, Shawn Palchetti,
Tia Metta, Karen Jordan, Jamie Kurtz, Mike
Cynwar, Mike Williams, Dana Belson, and
Annie Ricci.
King's College currently has two
productions in the works for the spring
season.
The first production is the
three-woman comedy Vanities, which will be
produced by Carl Wagner.
The drama concerns three high school
friends who go through college together and
finally reunite one evening in middle age.
Starring in the production are King's players
Bridget O'Brien, Noelle Hammerbacher, and
Kathy Radnai.
The second production at King's will be
the popular musical Godspell. The show is
based on the holy scriptures according to
Matthew. . Featured in the cast is Wilkes
Theater/Music major Dana Belson, and Wilkes
graduate Don Semyon will play in the
ensemble. Other players in featured roles are
Jeanne Krefski, James Aragona, Jennifer
Dargis, and Steve Graham.

Tommy Conwell ano The Young R
begin a two-week tour opening for George
and The Destroyers beginning in April. They
be performing at an Anti-Drug Rally the
April 19th at King's College.
If you missed the show on Saturdayyou
to catch the band in the future. If you
concert by Tommy Conwell and The Young
you realized what energy, talent, conviclioo,
love of music can do.

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Students get a 'kick' out of demonstra
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By COLETTE SIMONE
Beacon Staff Writer
The Martial Arts club held a
demonstration this past Sunday night to
educate students in the martial arts and, most
importantly, self-defense.
Shawn Palchetti, president of the
organization, was the spokesperson for the
demonstration. Other members participating
in the demonstration included Kevin Kearney,
Tony Adamo, Barry Bernstein, Chris
Wartella, Mike Butwin, George Butwin, Mark
Rhinehimer, Mike Stofey, and Maria
Antonishak.
The first segment of the demonstration
focused on self-defense techniques. Palchetti
indicated that i:p.any people do not distinguish
between self-defense and martial arts.
Self-defense grew out of the martial arts,
but it is used to defend against attackers on the
street. In martial arts, there is no fighting
involved, and only forms are demonstrated.
During the segment, basic self-defense
moves were demonstrated in order to give
students an idea of how they could defend
themselves in the event they should be
attacked. The members demonstrated moves
which could be used against one attacker,
armed attackers, and more than one attacker.
The second segment of the demonstration
allowed the club members who are schooled

in the martial arts to show off their stuff.
Each member demonstrated his own specific
style of martial arts, and then used weapons
such as a staff, knives, swords, and sai to
enhance his form.
Following the demonstration of the
particular forms, the club members engaged in
sparring matches with each other. The
purpose of these matches is to demonstrate
how each style or form of martial arts reacts to
other styles.
'
The final demonstration of this segment
depicted the "flashy" side of martial arts.
Included in this demonstration were
techniques for breaking boards, walking over
glass, and doing push-ups on a bed of nails.
The Martial Arts club began in the fall of
'89 and has held demonstrations each DEMO- Members of Wilkes Martial Arts cluQ· demo
semester in order to incite interest in the club self-defense moves.
as well as to instruct people in the art of
"Although we do practice our specific forms of
self-defense.
at each meeting, some people like to come to our
The club meets each Tuesday and for the workout," Palchetti stated.
Thursday afternoon in the Wrestling Room of
The main purpose of the demonstration h
the Marts Center. In order to prepare evening was to better educate Wilkes students in
themselves to practice their specialized forms techniques, but the program also successfully
of martial arts, the club members engage in various forms of martial arts which are taught
general warm-up exercises such as stretching, today.
push-ups, and sit-ups. Some members of the
"The club's purpose is not to dazzle people
club who are not heavily involved in the forms of martial arts," said Palchetti, "Instead, we
martial arts often come to the meetings just to interest in the club by showing people how they
improve their physical health.
themselves out there in the real world."

Destroyers set to invade Kirby
' ANDREA SILVI
By
Beacon Feature Editor

Beware Wilkes-Barre, the
"Boogie People" are ready to invade the city on April 4th.
Veteran rockers George
Thorogood and the Destroyers will
be bringing the hard-hitting sounds
of their newest album, Boogie
People, to the city when the group
visits the F.M. Kirby center next
month.
The album was produced by
Terry Manning, who has been with
the band since its 1985 Maverick
album. It was recorded in Memphis
and was recently released on February 26th.
With Boogie People, Thorogood and his band elevate their
rough and tumble hard rock blues to
another level. The first single off
the-album, a song called "If You
Don't Start Drinkin' (I'm Gonna
Leave)," is a self-deprecating examination of certain social damned-if-you-do and damned-if-youdon't attitudes.

Thorogood himself continues
to write and diversify with Boogie
People. While the cut "Long Distance Lover" reflects the rockin'
sound which first defined the band,
"Oklahoma Sweetheart" is an
unadulterated country tune which
serves as .a compliment to the
Destroyers' aggressive cut "Six
Days on the Road." Rounding out
the new album is the soulful blues
tune "Born in :::'.hicago."
Because the Destroyers' first
love has always been playing live,
they try to tour as much as possible.
Fueled by a burning desire to tum
audiences on to the music that has

given them so much joy, George
Thorogood and the Destroyers
have launched an eight-week tour
which began on March 16th.
Thorogood says that the
Destroyers do not plan on an early
retirement "As long as there are
still fans out there, we'll keep playing," said Thorogood.
Wilkes-Barre fans of the
Destroyers will get a chance to hear
the sounds of the band's newest
album as well as some of the older
tunes which first defined the
Destroyers when the band visits the
Kirby Center on April _4th. Be
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ng-awaited concert finally takes off
LYN DOUGLAS
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Blind Faith's song "Can't Find My
Way Home," and their recent hit
"Remember My Name," as well as
their first hit, " I Just Wanna Be
Loved."
The set was highlighted by the
keyboard solo of Greg Giuffria, the
guitar solo of newest Lords member Doug Aldrich, and the
extremely impressive drum solo of
Ken Mary. House of Lords is not
yet a household name, but they will
eventually break, and break big.
The long-awaited apppearance of Nelson was something definitely worth waiting for. The
band was originally scheduled to
perform at the Kirby on December
7, 1990, but that tour stop had to be
postponed and rescheduled.
The band (who was missing
guitarist Joey Cathcart because of
illness) began with their single "Fill
You Up," and then performed
nearly their entire debut album .
They also performed songs which
are yet unreleased as well as a cut
they did for the soundtrack of the
movie Bill and Ted's Excellent
Adventure called "Two Heads Are
Better Than One."
Throughout the evening, the
band members constantly apologized for postponing the show for
nearly four months.
"We are glad you guys showed
up after waiting four months," said
Gunnar.
the Hungarian government honored
Onczay
with
the
coveted
"Distinguished Artists" award.
Onczay made his New York
debut during the 1985-86 season at
the Frick Museum.
He also
performed with the Spokane,
Washington
Symphony
and
appeared on the Dame Myra Hess
Memorial Concerts in Chicago
during that season.
Recently,
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Artists Series in San Francisco and
has also performed with the
Edmonton, Alberta
Symphony,
and the Stockton Symphony in
California.
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Onczay's repertoire includes
forty cello concertos along with
cello selections from Bach to
contemporary composers.
The
cello which Onczay plays is a
master instrument made by Matteo
Gofriller in Venice in 1700.
Onczay studied with Antal
Friss at the Franz Liszt Academy of
Music in Budapest, with Andre
Navarra in Italy, and with S.P.
Shirinsky in Moscow. He is now a
professor at the Franz Liszt
Academy.
Onczay's
various
recitals
across the country have established
him as one of the finest cellists of
our time, and Wilkes' Center for the
Performing Arts is just one of the
stops on this talented musician's
tour.

NELSON- Members of the band performed with opening act House of Lords at the Kirby Center
Sunday night.
Some of the highlights of the show were
keyboardist Paul Mirkovich's energetic and very visual
solo, guitarist Brett Garsed's solo, and the incredible
drum solo of Bobby Rock.
The most touching moment of the evening,
however, came when Matthew and Gunnar dedicated a
song they wrote back in 1986 to guitarist Joey

Cathcart who fell ill in Philadelphia the night before.
"Little Joey really wanted to be here tonight,"
said Matthew.
Matthew, Gunnar, Paul, Bobby, Bret and Joey
touched the hearts of all who attended their show at the
Kirby. By the crowd's reactions before, during, and
after the show the long-awaited concert by Nelson was
a huge success.

Photographs depict history
By CHRISTINE KENELL Y
Beacon Staff Writer

Photographs recorded during the
Depression years and commissioned by five
government relief agencies will be on display
at the Sordoni Art Gallery beginning April
6th.
"Official Images: New Deal Photography"
is a collection of eighty photographs
signifying both crisis and change.
Commissioned by the Farm Security
Administration, the Civilian Conservation
Corps, the U.S. Department of Agriculture,
the Works Progress Administration, and the
National Youth Administration, these
photographs represent a deeply felt image of
the Depression.
Walker Evans, Dorothea Lange, Ben
Shahn, and Russell Lee are just a handful of
photographers whose work will be on exhibit.
The exhibit will also include a series of
films which will be viewed on four successive
Thursday evenings at 7 p.m.
The films include The La,nd, a portrayal of
American agriculture; The Plow that Broke the
Plains, which depicts the social and economic
history of the Great Plains; Power and the
Land, which depicts the effects of
electrification; and The River, which traces life
in the Mississippi River Valley over the past
150 years.
President Roosevelt's "New Deal" for the

American people in 1933 promised domestic
revival to a country hit hard by the Great
Depression. Photography was ,used to
promote the distress which led to Roosevelt's
relief measures.
The upcoming exhibition at the Sordoni
Gallery represents a body of documentary
photography which led the country to
economic and social recovery.

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By TOM WITOSKY
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NBA 's best in the Olympics?
■ Professional athletes finally allowed

to compete in the olympics
By JASON EIKE
Beacon Staff Writer

Considering the five best NBA players
making up the Olympic basketball team for
1992. Michael Jordan, Patrick Ewing, Magic
Johnson, Karl Malone, and Charles Barkley all
wearing red, white, and blue is almost
unthinkable.
But the unthinkable has now become a
strong possibility. In 1992, for the first time
ever, America will send perfessional athletes to
the Olympics. This is all due as a result of a
ruling maae in April 1989 by the sport's
international governing organization, a ruling
that has been anxiously awaited by NBA
players and fans as well:
Professional athletes have never been
allowed to compete in the Olympics. The
reason for this is that the Olympics are solely
for amateur athletes, not professionals. There
are many arguments that can be advanced
against this. Why shouldn't we send our
professionals to the games since other

countries' Olympic athletes are, for the most
part, professionals?
In the U.S.S.R., Olympic athletes are paid
a regular salary, given a car and a house and
are reguarded as very high class citizens in the
Soviet society. There seems to be a double
standard here. Our amateur Olympic athletes
are not given a regular salary, a car or a house.
They are funded privately through donations
from US citizens. It makes sense that we are
finally sending athletes that are our best-trained
and funded competitors. An argument arises
that a NBA "dream team" would be too good to
send to international coinpetion. Why? We are
simply sending our real professionals to
compete against other countries' professionals.
In China athletes are treated similary to
Soviet athletes. They are funded by the
government and train for the Olympics in
specially built facilities built exclusively for
them. Our poorly-funded amature athletes
compete against other countries' professional
athletes. This new rule is a big step to catching
up with the rest of the world in the Olympics.

WASHINGTON - Years of benign neglect of major
departments soon may be replaced by active adminis1rauve
a result of recommendations made Tuesday by the Knight
Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics.
"If for no other reason, it will be the result or a
self-protection," said Bryce Jordan, president emeritus or
University.
"I don't see how any college president or chancellor can
athletic department and not mandate that it be a part or di
mission."
Jordan, a commission member, was among a num
executives who praised the commission's central recom
each college's chief executive in command of the sc
department.
In its report, the commission recommended campus chier
empowered with complete authority over the operation ol
department.
Among its recommendations, the iommission su
executives:
- Should receive explicit and complete authority o
involving the athletic department including financial matters
power to hire and fire all coaches and administrators.
- Should exert stronger control over the operations orlhe
maintain their current interest in the current reform movend
85-year-old association.
- Should exercise effective voting control over all conli
even if the day-to-day operations are delegated to others.
- Should exert greater control and influence over the
between college sports and network television.
- Should commit their institutions to providing gender
aspects of collegiate athletics.
UCLA Chancellor Charles Young said the report's
should encourage many chief executives to take a more
reverse the tradition of allowing the athletic department to
being accountable to the president's office.
"Many schools already have taken most if not all of
said. "The question is whether all want to follow it."
Young said he anticipated greater reluctance among
conferences such as the Big Eight, Southeast and South
suggested chief executives at those schools will be willill
movement.
But SMU President Kenneth Pye said he forsees the
some reluctance.
"If there is general momentum for this, it ought to be
what happens if some schools begin to drag their feet. Thell
same kind of wariness you find when two cars meet at an·
wait for the other to move."
Another chief executive said she was very enthusiasac
prospect of taking several steps to bring greater acade
integrity to the operation of college sports.
"In many ways, this isn't athletic reform, it is educa ·
Donna Shalala, chancellor of the University of Wisconsin"The changes recommended here are attainable by any chief
She also said she was very encouraged by the
endorsement of achieving gender equity in college sports.
deliberations, some commission members indicated that ·
be considered a priority.
"Well that changed," Shalala said. "Simply because
commitment among chief executives to equity. It really
something that can be delayed."
(Tom Witosky writes for the Des Moines Register.)

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tfa It is the spiraling salaries of today's breed
They are extremely1'verpaid.
ba.leball is a business which rakes in hundreds
of dollars a year. This makes it only fair that
receive a share. Their deserved share. In this
million dollars a year is not an unreasonable
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•year contract after the 1989 season, everyone
parable player is clamoring for the same, and
6ink they are better are clamoring for more.
Clemens, of the Boston Red Sox recently
highest paid player in history by signing a
over $5 million dollars a year. Oakland's,
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Most of the time it's pretty simple; whoever offers the
most amount of money is where that player will go. The
best example of this is the Dodgers offering Strawberry $4
million to don Dodger blue just because the Mets were
offering him under $4 million.
To enhance their chance of winning, owners usually
make an offer greater than what they think the player is
really worth so they sound reasonable and win instead of
losing and paying the player more money. The threat of
arbitration alone escalates salaries, since there is usually a
compromise at the median point of what the player an
owner wanted.
The ridiculousness of arbitration lies in the fact that
players with as little as two and a half years experience are
eligible and after one great year they try to compare their
talents with established veterans.
Many people say "Why don't the owners simply refuse
to give the players large salaries when they are free agents?"
The answer is simple. They already tried and were found

Others say "Why don't they do away with arbitration?"
The players are not dumb. They know the ripple effect
arbitration has on salaries, and they refuse to give it up.
Players have threatened to strike for an entire season ( or
more ) if owners even tried to make it harder to file for
arbitration.
So it looks like salaries will continue to skyrocket and
there is nothing that can be done about it. Teams like
Oakland, Boston, New York, and Los Angeles will have
larger payrolls than the total revenues of teams like Seattle,
Cleveland, and Atlanta. The teams with the money will
continue to dominate those without, because they can afford
to spend as much as they want for the players who will put
the fans in the seats. It all circles around one thing.
Making and keeping money.
Baseball has turned into a business and is no longer the
game it once was. It is now played for the money and not
the love of the sport.
Teams will win. Teams will lose. Ticket prices will
rise and so will players' salaries. The average fan will Jose
out, and he'll have just one thing to say.
"Where will it end?"

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Bo's hip in bad shape
By MIKE DODD
Apple College Information Network
Bo Jackson's original injury - a fracture
dislocation of his left hip - might be the least
of his worries now. It's two complications
diagnosed a month ago that threaten his
career.
Orthopedic experts say the condition
described by Kansas City Royals physician
Dr. Steve Joyce paints a pessimistic picture.
"The bottom line is there's some form of
arthritis in (the hip joint). That tends to
preclude the return to a high level of
performance," said Dr. Robert P. Nirschl,
orthopedic consultant for the Virginia Sports
Medicine Institute.
Experts say they can discuss the matter
generally, but can't make definitive statements
about Jackson's prognosis.
He suffered a small fracture on the rear
wall of the hip socket, an injury that probably
is nearly healed. The complications are the
deterioration of cartilage on both the ball and
socket part of the hip joint (chondrolysis) and
early signs of avascular necrosis - damage to
the femoral head caused by a lack of blood to
the area.
"They're both bad," Nirschl said.
Dr. David Collon, chief of orthopedics at
Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, said the
causes of chondrolysis after an injury like
Jackson's aren't well understood. "It's
triggered by the injury, but we don't
understand the mechanics of it."
. It could have happened with the injury. Or,

it could be heredity or metabolic. Or, a piece
of bone may have chipped in the dislocation
and that fragment stayed in the joint, chewing
up the cartilage.
The cartilage could grow back- Collon
said it happens with injuries to adolescents but that's very uncertain. That tissue usually
regenerntes poorly, Nirschl said. "There can
be some limited improvement, but I'd tend not
to be optimistic .... It comes back a heck of a
lot slower than it leaves."
Many pros play football with substantial
damage to cartilage in the knee joint, but
Jackson would be risking serious injury to the
hip joint.
Nirschl describes avascular necrosis as a
· "heart attack of the bone ... If the blood
supply_ is ,~hut out, that area of the bone
devitalizes.
In avascular necrosis, the bone is like a
freshly cut Christmas tree - it still has its
structure, but the pine needles will eventually
~all ?ff. "The bone has structure but eventually
It will weaken and part of the normal contour
of the bone will be altered."
Weight-bearing bones, like the hip, tend to
collapse. That's why Jackson is on crutches
even though the injury isn't painful to him.
The experts say they'd advise any athlete
who made it back from a condition like
Jackson's to limit himself to one sport. Said
Collon: "I think it'd be wise to consider
oneself extremely lucky and stick to one
sport."
(Mike Dodd writes for USA TODAY.)

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neral discusses desert triumph Tuition
effort," the United States Army,
Navy, Air Force, and Marine
Corps.
ranking U.S. Air Force
For eight months, according to
"d at a press conference McGinty, a force equivalent to the
the tax dollars spent on size of Oklahoma City was shipped
well spent and that to Saudi Arabia, set up, and
ges would be made in maintained.
McGinty explained that the
recent thaw in relations with the
·er General Michael D. Soviet Union and the fall of the
, vice commander of the Berlin Wall, have fostered a
e Military Personnel peaceful environment around the
iold reporters that the world. These changes in the world
~ormance during Desert climate could lead to a reduction of
been truly impressive, the military.
ws that tax dollars have
"I personally think that we're
going to find ourselves a more
rly spent"
inly explained that, continental - based force to project
be was more biased toward power around the world," he said.
, he felt that job in the
Now that the war is over,
East was "truly a joint McGinty explained, the forces are

pus buildings burglarized

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campus buildings were
ed while the college
ity observed Spring
according to Wilkes
Chief Gerald Cookus.

broken into after 2 a.m.
y,March 27. The burglar
lhc building by breaking a
cs were disturbed and
equipment was taken.
er break in occurred at
k Hall on South River
es security guard Ray
:,z, said he was making a
beck of the building when

he heard noises coming from inside.
After finding a rear door open
Woronowicz called police,
according to report published in The
Times Leader.
Cookus said that Wilkes
Security was "seconds away from
apprehending the suspect."
After arriving, police found
six dormitory rooms doors forced
open. Since students were away on
spring break, the police were unable
to tell if anything was stolen.
However, police did find
several items outside the rear of the
building including a toaster oven
and some other small appliances.
Police believe these items may
have been dropped by the burglar as
he fled the scene.
An investigation is ongoing.

. senator killed
y screamed, they cried,
cd," said Tho Oldam, a
playground supervisor at
Elementary School.

m, along with other
fficials ,worked frantically
the children before the
e of the crash from U.S.

Senator John Heinz's airplane and a
helicopter hit the playground.
Heinz was on his way from a
meeting with business leaders in
the central part of the state to other
meetings in Philadelphia.
Heinz has served as
a
Pennsylvania Congressman for the
past two decades, was chairman of
the Senate Aging Committee· and
held hearings concerning Medicare
fraud and nursing home abuse.
■ See HEINZ, page 3

returning back to their bases in the Bill Andrew, were sons of
U.S. and Europe. The general went ' Pennsylvania residents.
on to explain that a good amount of
"Pennsylvanians have certainly
equipment would be stored in contributed a lot of effort over
Southwest Asia for possible use in there," said McGinty.
the future.
The outfit McGinty was in
MISSY MARGIS
"The logistics of moving charge of was responsible for
Beacon Assistant News Editor
everything over there and back is deciding which units were to go ·
actually only a small part of the over to Saudi Arabia and when, as
A recent rise in operating costs
well as supporting them when they
operation," said McGinty.
has caused Wilkes University to
McGinty expressed his arrived there. They also operated
implement a 9% increase in tuition
satisfaction over the small number the Air Force Casualty Center.
for the 91-92 academic year, accorof losses during the war, but added
ding to Wilkes University Prethat two A-10 pilots were captured
McGinty was an F-4 pilot at
sident Christopher N. Breiseth.
and two more were killed.
the Spangdahlem Air Base,
The University Board of
"We put a lot American people Germany in 1967, and became an
Trustees has approved a $750 ininto harm's way, and they came F-4 flight commander with the 90th
crease in tuition, and a $450 inthrough magnificently," said Tactical Fighter Squadron in the
crease in room and board. The
McGinty.
Philippines from Nov. 1975 to
combined total represents a 10%
McGinty went on to comment July 1976.
increase for the full-time resident
that two of the POWs in Iraq,
He was promoted to brigadier
student, raising the total cost to
Colonel Jeffrey Tice and Captain general on Aug. 1, 1990.
$13,200.
According to Rachael Lohman, director of Financial Aid at
Wilkes, the 9% increase is not excessive for a four-year private
university.
"This increase is a very modest
and necessary increase.
Most
universities raise tuition by more
than 10%. The money is needed to
operate the university," Lohman
commented.
Over the last four years increases at Wilkes have been the
lowest of the region's five private
colleges and universities, according to the "Family Guide to College Costs in Pennsylvania."
Many Wilkes students also
receive financial aid so the actual
price is not as high as it appears.
The average Wilkes student receives $6,600 in financial aid, or
about 50% of the total costs, according to Lohman.
"Although tuition was increased by 9% , financial aid and
scholarships have been increased
by 28% for the next academic
year," Lohman said.

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11, 1991

Huffing and puffing
for a good cause
Several Wilkes students were
among the 2,000 who participated
in the National Multiple Sclerosis
Society's Super Cities Walk this
past Sunday, April 7.
Walkers soaked up the sun as
they made the 15k journey around
Harvey's Lake.
"The beautiful weather as well
as the attitudes of those who
participated made the walk an
enjoyable experience," said
Nicolette Yevich, one of the student
walkers.
Wilkes University students
have participated in this event for
the past 4 years. This year four
Wilkes students, enrolled in a
Public Relations class, helped the
MS Society by publicizing the
event. They students included

sophomore,
Tara
DeLisi,
sophomore, Jen Criswell, junior,
Julie Orloski, and senior Adam
Tillman.
"Before working with this
group, MS was a name for a
disease which I didn't know a lot
about," stated Tara DeLisi, "but
after researching and interviewing, I
can see how this disease affects
people physically, as well as
emotionally."
Adam Tillman, another walker
and student organizer, feels that the
group project has increased his
awareness of the crippling disease.
"I have gained a great deal of
insight into the problems of those
who must deal with MS," he said.
"I am now more willing to work
and help people wih this disease."

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WALKIN SHOES- Wilkes students Dina Gavenas, Christina Drach,
and Joy.ce Morrash take a break from the heat at Sunday's walk.
Multiple Sclerosis is a chronic, Super Cities provide research funds.
often disabling neurological tlisease
With the help of the Wilkes
of the central nervous system University students, the National
which typically strikes individuals Multiple Sclerosis Society raised
between the ages of 20 and 40. As money at the Super Cities Walk to
of yet. there is no way to prevent or help individuals with MS, as well
cure it. Nationwide events such as as their families.

Striving to be the best Wilkes Kids?
By JOHN McLAUGHLIN
Beacon Copy Editor

By COLETTE SIMONE
Beacon Staff Writer
Wilkes senior Linda O'Boyle
can relate to the thrill of victory.
The 23 year-old nursing major
was recently crowned Miss WilkesBarre/Scranton, claiming $5,000 in
gifts and prizes.
Each contestant was~judgeq on 1:."----------..::...:=:1
their specific abilities and appear- .
. Linda O'Boyle ...•.........
ance, based upon talent. evening During this week, contestants will
gown and swimsuit judging.
again be judged on their talent.
O'Boyle excelled in the talent swimsuits and evening gowns. The
competition, due to her 15 years top ten participants will be chosen
combined experience as a tap dance the night before the pageant. .·.·.· .
performer and instructor. She cur- . &lt;:Additionally; O'Boyle will for
rently instructs at the Major Per- the Quality of Life scholarship, a
forming Arts Center in Pittston.
$1,000 award based upon commuO'Boyle is quick to attribute nity work.
much of her success to the strength · •·•· "Heel I have a lot going for me
given to her through family and since I am involved with the Red
friends.
Cross, the American Cancer Soci"My family is so supportive of .· ety, and I won the Nurse of H6pe
me," she said. "I had the loudest honor," she said.
cheering section at the pageant since .
These awards and honors have
everyone there was from the local · not . been without sacrifice; and
area."
O'Boyle is quick to note her stead~
0 'Boyle is now preparing for the fast determinatiori.
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state pageant which will be held .{ '.' I have w9r¥ed veryhar(). and J
from June 9th-16th in Altocma~ P~ •· in.tend tCl keep striving;" she saif

Recent vandalism has fueled
concern among local businessmen
regarding the safety of their
buildings.
Last Friday night,
the storefront window of Mattem's
Flower Shop, 21 East South Street,
was shattered, leaving $800 in
damage and a vandal at large.
According to Tom Mattern,
store owner, someone lifted a large
stone, about the size of a cinder
block, from a nearby garden and
hurled it through the window
around midnight.
"Wilkes Kids??" was scrawled
on a remaining portion of the
window, a message Mattern said he
penned after assessing the damage.
"I am not 100 percent sure it
was Wilkes kids," said Mattern,
"but it seems likely."
Mattern noted the large
number of students wandering from
party to party near his business.
Tom Durkin, owner of Uncle
Eyeball's Mountain Travelers'
Emporium, 35 East South Street,

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strolling around here on the
weekends - most are drunk," said
Durkin. "You can't pin any damage
on them, though, because there are
many different types of people
around here," he said
"Transients hang around, and
high school kids love to hide
behind my building and drink at
night." Durkin explained.
Durkin also has felt the effects
of local crime.
"Throughout the years my
storefront window has been shot
out, the store delivery bike has been

Men's Tennis - King's, 3 p.m.

"There's a lot of college kids

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stolen, a hand truck
stolen, and the store itself
broken into twice," D
"Even my car was stolen
back parking lot!"
Despite the many
vandalism and theft,
and Mattern realize lhe
of remaining objecu
dealing with wrongdoings.
"I like to have a g
about college kids,"
"It's just a shame lhat a
wild kids can change the
a whole neighborhood."

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Saturday

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GRE Test
Softball-Susquehanna, 1 p.m.
Women's Tennis - FDU Madison,
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get Peoples Court, remember the law
want to be a lawyer,
Judge Wapner and LA
1sed Judge Gifford
and remember instead
lhe 200th anniversary
ation of the Bill of
g to near!)!, 100
1gh school students
lhe recent Pre-Law
Wilkes University,
llini said, "This is a
individual rights and
Upholding that high
lhat a law career is all

Although people may criticize
a defense attorney for representing
an unsavory character or a judge for
an unpopular decision, Cappellini
said each attorney and judge must
base his or her actions on what's
right according to the law.
"You'll be in the position to

"All you really need
to start a law practice
is a pencil ... a piece
of paper and the
temerity to think you
know something"
Carlton Clark
NYC College Law School

a hand
md the stor
into twice,
ny car was
ricing lot! "
~spite them
sm and thefi
ttem realize
1ail!ing o
with wrong
like to hav
ollege kids,
ta shame
scan chang
nei hborh

ni was part of a panel
Carlton Clark, Dean
York City College Law
da Fahmy, a Wilkes
is in her first year of
in Washington, D.C.;
Waldner, academic vice
at Wilkes, and Al
a pre-law student at

make certain those values you hold
dear in this country aren't pushed
aside," he said.
As to financial concerns,
Cappellini advise the prospective
attorneys, "Forget the money.
You'll make plenty of money but
you will make it because you do
what you should do properly."

Clark, reminding students that
there were some 93,000
applications for 45,000 seats in the
nation's 175 law schoolflast year,
urged students to study hard and go
beyond the minimum requirements.
"All you really need to start a
law practice is a pencil and a piece
of paper and the temerity to think
you know something," Clark said.
"But when you get to court, there
are at least two other people there
just as smart as you are - the
other attorney and the judge." The
one who does the best is the one
who's best prepared, Clark said.
Though law school and even
law practice demands sacrifices,
Clark said, "You'll be able to have
that feeling of having contributed
something in life."
Randa Fahmy, returning to
Wilkes for her fourth pre-law day,
agreed with Clark that law school
and practice takes sacrifice. And it's
nothing like what you see on TV,
she said.
"I've never seen a judge except
socially and never been in a
courtroom as an attorney," she told

THE BEACON/Dale Nat

ORDER IN THE COURT-From left Judge Gifford Cappelline, Ms.
Rhonda Fahmy, Carlton Clark, and John 'chwalek.
the students. Instead, as a specialist
in corporate law, she does research
to help her firm's foreign corporate
clients argue against Commerce
Department imposed tariffs.
"The goal of corporate law is
to settle the matter before it gets to
court," she said.

Describing her work as "heady"
and "intellectually challenging," she
told the students to imagine
cramming all the research and
writing for a major term paper into
three days, noting, "And it has to
be perfect because it's going to the
judge."

Heinz dies in air mishap
■

TH E BEACON/Dale Nat

sUP! - Chris Rickard and Bruce Bunnick enjoy a cold
nesday nightat Rumours. Dances are .held at the non-alnight club each Wednesday and Sunday.

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unday
Monday
re/Freshman Registration
a.m. - noon
i.m. •4:30 p.m.
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held hearings concerning Medicare
fraud and nursing home abuse.
Heinz, 52, was heir to the
multi-million dollar Heinz ketchup
and pickle empire. His estimated
worth at the time of his death was
$500 million.
According to congressional
historians, Heinz became the 18th
House or Senate member to die in
an airplane accident while in office.
At The John Heinz Institute of
Rehabilitation Medicine (JHI), the
senator's namesake facility on
Mundy St. in Wilke's-Barre, news
of the tragedy upset both staff and
patients.
"Patients were in shock
because of the fact that he did so
much for older people through
government legislation," said
Denise Eddowes, a recreation
employee at JHI.
"There were a lot of tears that
aftern oon," commen ted Marcia
Margis, a n e mployee in the
business office at the John Heinz
Institute.

Tuesday

Sophomore/Freshman
Registration
M-R 8 :30 a.m. - noon
1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
CC Meeting, 11 :45 a.m.
Bio Club Meeting, 11 a.m.
Women's Tennis - Scranton

■

The JHI switchboard and public
address system operator, made an
announcement at 2: 15 which
informed staff and patients of the
senator's untimely death .
"Everyone was in total shock.
We didn't want to believe it. Instead
of leading the advantaged life into
which he was born, he chose to
help the disabled," said Margis.
Margis recalled Heinz's August
. visit to the Institute and how the

Wednesday

In House Selection $100.00 Deposit
Due at Financial Management Office
SG Meeting , 6:30 p.m.
Baseball - Scranton

■

senator spent the majority of his
time talking to members of the
Heinz Senators, a national
wheelchair track and field team.
Margis added that the
institution hung black drapes over
the senator's picture and placed fresh
flowers under his oil painting in the
JHI lobby.
(Apple College Information
Network and The Associated Press
has contributed to this report)

Thursday

BACCHUS Meeting, 11 a.m.
IRHC Meeting , 11 :15 a.m.
WUPB Meeting, 11 :30 a.m.
Women's Tennis - King's, 3 p.m.
Men's Tennis - Elizabethtown,
3p.m.
Golf - Lebanon Valley Tourney,
1 p.m.

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PAGE4

Use your own
common sens
N

obody likes to have their possessions
sometimes thefts can not be avoided. D
Break two burglaries occurring on campus
were reported to the Wilkes-Barre police. Ace
police report in the Times Leader, the unive
Business Development Center in Hollenback Hall
into on Wednesday, March 27 at 2 a.m. by breakin
Computer equipment was stolen and several
ransacked.

t:iiir'itiii~~iiiiifilliiiiiiri

THIRD ANNUAL
BLOOD DRIVE
The final Blood drive
will be held on April 25
from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. in
the basement of the
Marts Center.
Prizes to be awarded
include:

1st prize-2 tickets to the
F.M. Kirby Center to see
the Feld Ballet.

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2nd Prize -

Lunch for
two at Mimmo's.

3rd Prize - Lunch from
Beagle Bagels.

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Faculty Prize -

Fresh
flower centerpiece from
Washington Florist.
All students who donated
blood and will donate again
before will be eligible for a
special drawling for the

$200 U.S. Savings Bond
donated by Hanover Bank.

Later in the day, a Wilkes security guard was
the outslde of McClintock Hall when he heard n
from the inside and found a rear door opened.
called and after arriving they found that six r
forced open. Because students were still on break,
was unknown what was taken, if anything.
Last Saturday, at the Battle of the Bands, M
member of one of the performing bands had his
possession, stolen from him while he was on stage.
~ Stealing is low, sneaky, and extremely stu
people usually steal goods to make money, most
money. These people are the lowest, most
people on the planet, in opinion.
_$ure, some of them may say that the ch
getting caught stealing is fun. But what if they do
They never seem to consider the risks. If
arrested for stealing by the police, he may have to
or even years in prison. Of course, in prison
horizons may be opened, such as dropping the
shower (great fun, huh?).
To those who have been victimized by the
sympathy is the only response. It's too bad
people in this world with such sick drives. Neve
are people like this, and, as a result, precautions
taken.
You may have noticed the new security sc
buildings around campus, including Evans Hall
the mansion-type dormitories. These screens
about anything except a fireman's ax. These
have prevented the Hollenback break-in.
Also, wouldn't it be possible to alarm the
windows of the campus buildings, especially the
during breaks? Yes, it could become ex
dormitories are usually most vulnerable to b
breaks. Simply changing the locks on the doors
to be enough. The McClintock break-in is a prini
that.
To any students who may have hacT possessi
common sense next time and bring your valuables
can never be too careful, and your valuables can\
they're not there.
At the next concert or Battle of the Bands,
possible to keep all instruments and equip
whether it's being used or not? If, for some reason,
has to stay backstage, would a security guard and
be too much to ask for?
Yes, security has improved immensely over the
years, but they still can't be everywhere at once.
to prevent thefts is to use common sense and k
open for suspicious activities. Together we ma
prevent other campus crimes from occurring.

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· past Saturday night the "Battle of the Bands" was held
Rumours lounge. It was a night for fell ow musicians to
t' in front of their friends. I was having a good time all
and the music was great. Everyone seemed to be
gthemse;ves. When it was finally our tum to perform
in our group was 'pumped.' Since this was our first
performance, we were a bit nervous. Nevertheless, we
extremely excited.
last song in our set was a song about the Middle East
Ioriginally wrote the song to be played on my Krammer
'tar. This is a very special and expensive guitar that I
with all my heart. As we finished our fourth song
wd was really excited. I, myself, could feel the
nt in the room as well, and so could the band. We
ttingready to play our last number, and when I went to
EXP guitar, it was gone.
competition had ended, the band won, but I lost. I
from such a high to such a low that I do not even
r what happened the rest of the night. Anyone who
had something stolen from him that was a real part of
ws what I am feeling. I only hope that someday the
who stole my guitar will know the same feeling. It just
!hat someone always has to ruin a good time. I would
just like to say thanks to all of the bands that came to the
and to the people who came out to support them.

· YOL.LEYBALL MARATHON
Sincerely,
Marty Strayer

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students are attempting to create a support group for
Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual students at Wilkes University.

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dents,:ggardless oforientation are welcome to be a part
· group. The purpose of this group is to help those in
if affirmation, or those who just wish to understand.
goal of this group is to increase the quality of life for all
ilkes University, and to break the 'Ice of Silence' which
rs individuality.

OU WOULD LIKE MORE INFORMATION, OR WISH
BEA PART OF TIIIS NEW ORANIZATION TO HELP
WILKES UNIVERSITY INTO THE 21st CENTURY,
ACT TIIEM AT:
BOX 1291
(this campus)
letters of inquiry containing a return address or phone #
will receive a reply. All correspondence will be kept
confidential

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.

The Cif~le K Glub of Wilkes Universitywill be holding a volleyball marathon from
· · •· &gt; '·•·•· · ·••·. 6p.m;-6a.m.()n-Apnl19attheMartsCenter.
•Aitproceeds wiilbe given to the Lisa Pagotto Leukemia Fund. All area
coll~geslcQ111,muriitygro11,ps w_ishing to attend a half court for $15 per hour.
.. . .
Foff,lrther information call 457-4133 or822-0385

The Masters in
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Administration
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All undergraduates
and graduates are
encouraged to join
our professional
organization designed to network
and assist with
healthcare opportunities. To join,
please attend our
next meeting at
Fortinsky Hall
Room 206, Friday,
Apr. 23. Nominations for 1991 officers will be
accepted at the
meeting

T·he Beacon
Wilkes University's Weekly
Rated as "First Class 11ewspaper with 011e mark of disti11ctio11
by tlu Associaud Colkgiate Press

VOL. 43 NO. 18 APRIL 11, 1991

1990-91 EDITORIAL STAFF
JEFFREY C. LoBALBO
EDITOR - IN - CHIEF
VAUGHN A. SHINKUS ..... NEWS E[)ITOR
MISSY MARGIS ......ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR
MARLENE MANGAN ....ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR
ANDREA SIL VI ..... FEATURE EDITOR
CAROLYN DOUGL"AS ....ASSISTANT FEATURE EDITOR
BRIAN MALINA ••• .ASSISTANT FEATURE EDITOR
RAY OTT..... SPORTS EDITOR
NICOLETTE YEVICH .••.SPORTS LAYOUT
JOHN McLAUGHLIN •.••• COPY EDITOR
DALE NAT ..... PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR
CATHY SLEBODNIK ..... ADVERTISING MANAGER
MARY ANN BOBKOWSKI ... .ADVERTISING ASSISTANT
TOM OBRZUT..... BUSINESS MANAGER
MR. TOM BIGLER ..... ADVISOR
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS: Paul Winarski, Colette Simone, Heidi
Hojnowski, Nedra Bloom, Tara DeLisi

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PAGE6

By CAROLYN DOUGLAS
Beacon Assistant Feature Editor

Each year the Wilkes campus
is filled with the sounds of student
musicians participating in the
annual Battle Of The Bands. This
past weekend was no exception.
Rumours' walls were literally
pounding to the rhythms of seven
different bands.
The
bands
which
participated in the annual competition were Nutz, Caught In The
Whole, Opposing Force, Blue
Light Special, The Rain, Simple
Rhyme, and Solstice.
The show began shortly after
the designated 7:30 starting time
with the band Nutz. The band
performed a highly energetic set.
The highlight of the set came
when the band performed its
version of the classic "Knockin
On Heaven's Door."
The next band to perform was
Blue Light Special, a rhythm and
blues review. Special was the
defending Battle of the Bands
champ, and they also had the larg-

est number of members in their
band. Highlights of their set came
when they performed "Soul Man"
and the Otis Redding classic
"Hard To Handle".
The third performers were a
band called Caught In The Whole.
The music definitely started to
speed up as this band took the
stage. They also succeeding in
getting the audience involved
when they threw a small stuffed
rodent out into the crowd.
Opposing Force was the next
group to take the stage. The band
has been together only one month,
but they inspired a big crowd of
people to dance during their set.
The next band to perform was
called The Rain. Their music
could best be described as al temative/classic rock. Two of the
members shared lead vocal duties
and they covered many classic
songs.
The sixth band to perform
was called Simple Rhyme.
Rhyme was formed in September
of last year and the group performed mainly original tunes.
They did, however, do one cover

11, 1991

of Poison's "Fallen Angel". An
emotional moment came at the
end of their set when some of the
band members carried an American flag onto the stage.
The final band to perform
was Solstice.
Solstice was
formed back in August of last
year, and the band played all
original material and showed
great energy and enthusiasm during their set. They also inspired a
little cheering section in the
crowd which started a Solstice
chant.
The definite high point of the
evening came when the winners
of the competition were announced. All the bands were
judged on three important characteristics: originality, stage performance, and the ability to stay
within the time limit.
Production chairperson
Jamie Curtz brought the judges'
decisions onto the stage. The
winners were announced in
reverse order from third to first.
The third place finishers were
Nutz, while second place honors

THE BEACON/C

SHOWDOWN- This past weekend's Battle of the
displayed the talent of many Wilkes students.
went to Blue Light Special. The highly anticipated first place
Simple Rhyme, who were obviously very excited about their
prizes were $ 100 for first place, $7 5 for second place, and $50 for
Battle Of The Bands proved to everyone who attended the
great talent is all around us, and music is alive and well
University.

Tomassetti reigns as 'Queen of the Wi
Director Jane Tomassetti has been a
driving force in local theater for over
twenty-five years. In that period, she has
become one of the area's best known
directors.
Tomassetti's involvement in theater began
thirty-eight years ago in the chorus of the
Wilkes-Barre Little Theater's production of
The Student Prince.

"In those days, if you got a role in the
chorus of a show, you were extremely
fortun ate, " said Tomassetti, "The amount of
talent that turned out for an audition was
incredible, so you took any role that came."
After spending nearly ten years in the
chorus of various productions, Tomassetti
landed a lead role in the production of "Bus
Stop." Following this initial step, Tomassetti
went on to become a familiar name in area
theater.
In the late sixties, Tomassetti's career

began to take off. She became a founder of
the Showcase Theater, which is currently
entering its 29th season, and she landed the
role of the Miliner in the Richard Harris/Sean
Connery film The Mollie Maguires.
"We filmed group scenes on a day's
notice," Tomassetti stated, "One day, they
failed to call me for a scene they were
shooting, and when I finally received a phone
call apologizing for the mistake, I told them I
would be there as soon as possible."
The production crew, however, had
different ideas. They told Tomassetti to sit
tight, and in no time a huge Greyhound bus
pulled up in front of her home to "chauffeur"
her to the set.
"On the whole bus, there was only me THEATER VET- Jane Tomassetti as Andromache in
and the driver," Tomassetti laughingly Women.
recalled.
Over the years, Jane the actress began to Zola's Therese Raquin, and over the years, she h
fade and Jane the director began to take her Steel Magnolias, You Can't Take it With You, South
place. Althou gh Tomassetti claims that and the King's College production otBus Stop to her
"Children of the Wind is about relationship
directing is more her true calli ng, she has
succeeded in acc umulating an impressive list Tomassetti, "It concerns an actor in 1930's NewY
of performances, including Andromache in gets a chance at success. The play deals with howhe
Trojan Women, Regina Giddens in Little doesn't cope with his success, and the effects it h
wife and young son."
Foxes, and Christine in The Bad Seed.
"I love to act," she commented, "But I
With all of her success as an actor, what makes
hate to learn lines."
such a fulfilling career for Tomassetti?
On April 12th , Jane's latest production,
"It's watching and helping an artist's words come
Children of the Wind will open for a the hands of actors, and having the ability to m
two-weekend run at the Showcase. · The words seem immediate and true," Tomassetti explain
production is the latest in a long line of shows
Just one visit to the Showcase Theater in the
which Tomassetti has directed. She made her
weekends will allow you to see just why Jane To
directing debut with a production of Emile truly the "Queen of the Wind."

Fresl

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11, 1991

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you feel that the tuition increase for
xt year is justified? Why or w_h y not?

Julius DiRisio
Freshman
.because we already pay enough
money to go here.

won't mind the increase if Kevin
Curry pays my tuition.

Stephanie Rebels
Junior
No, I do not because in the three
years that I've been here, they've
increased tuition, but there has
never been any improvement from
it.

Scott Tobin
Junior
No, it's not justified, because it's
overpriced as it is.

Joanne DeLuca and Randi
Smolin
Freshmen
No, we don't think it's justified
because we're paying enough
already.

Matt Reinert
Junior
No, because it has increased every
year for the pas't three years.

Barry VanScoten
Freshman
No, because I don't have enough
money.

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effects it

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Freshman
~o. because I would like to know a
good reason for the increase.

John Stout
Freshman
No, because the people who live in
Pickering pay the same price as
those who live in the nicer dorms.

Jeff Patackis
Junior
Yes, I think it's justified because
you can always get a great
education at Wilkes.

Dave Wheeler
Junior
I don't think it's justified, but the
University will find a way to
justify it.

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PAGES

11, 1991

A virtual symphony of talent Alte~~ative
By ANDREA SILVI
Beacon Feature Editor

The audience which gathered
at the Dorothy Dickson Darte
Center for the Performing Arts
Monday evening was treated to
the inspiring performance of
internationally acclaimed cellist
Csaba Onczay.
Onczay, accompanied by
pianist Garbor Fuchs, began the
evening with a performance of
Boccherini's Adagio and Allegro
and then made a very smooth transition into Brahms' Sonata for
Cello and Piano in F Major.
Following a brief intermission, Onczay continued to display
his classical repertoire as he
flowed through pieces like
Kodaly's Sonata for Cello Solo
and Debussy's Sonata for Cello
and Piano.
Onczay's performance,
another segment of Wilkes'
continuing Concert and Lecture
Series, was only a small indication of the cellist's vast talent and
popularity.
Onczay has performed with
distinguished
orchestras
throughout Europe including the

Vienna Symphony, the Berlin
Symphony and Radio Orchestra, .
the Leipzig Gewandhaus, and all
of the leading Hungarian orchestras.
He has studied at the Liszt
Academy of Music in Budapest
with Antal Friss and at the
Tchaikovsky Conservatory in
Moscow with S.P. Shirinsky.
Onczay made his American
debut at New York's WolfTrap in
1984 and has since performed in
San Francisco, Chicago, Washington, and New Hampshire.

His vast repertoire includes
forty cello concertos and all of the
solo literature for cello composed
by artists like Bach and various
contemporary composers. The
cello which Onczay uses in his
performances is a master instrument which was made in 18th
century Venice by Matteo
Gofriller.
Onczay' s performance Monday evening was both beautiful
and inspiring. The musician's
repertoire displayed the talent
which has placed him among the
finest cellists of his generation . .

THE BEACON/Dale Nat

CLASSIC TALENT- Cellist Csaba Onczay performed
Monday evening in the Darte Center.

'Inspector' comes to town
Nikolai Gogol's The Inspector
Genera/, a delightfully entertaining
nineteenth century Russian satire, will be
presented in the Dorothy Dickson Darte
Center for the Performing Arts from April
18 to April 21.
The production, which is sponsored by
the Department of Music, Theater, and
Dance and the Wilkes Concert and Lecture
Series, will be guest directed by John
Lavamway from SUNY, Binghamton. The
set is being designed under the direction of
Wilkes technical director John Swanson.
Gogol, considered to be the greatest
comic writer and dramatist of 19th century
nussia, created this masterpiece by
targeting the greed and duplicity of small
town officials.
Anton Antonovitch, portrayed by
Wilkes theater major David Zimmerman, is
the mayor of the small provincial town
which receives news that an inspector
general is traveling incognito from St.

RESERVE

mus1c1ans

Singles, couples, beginners,
young and old, all are welcome at
. the New England Contra Dance
presented monthly by the Folklore
Society
of
Northeastern
Pennsylvania and The Chicory
House of Wilkes-Barre.
This month's dance will be
held Saturday evening, April 13, in
the Fellowship Hall of the First
Presbyterian
Church,
South
Franklin an~ Northampton Streets
in downtown Wilkes-Barre, from
· 7:30 to 10:30. A workshop for
beginners will be held from 7 to
7:30, and dancers should wear
comfortable shoes and casual dress.
All dances will be taught by
the callers, John Kirk and Trish
Miller, a husband and wife team
from Guilford, N.Y. Dances will
include contras, circle sets, squares,
mixers and couple dances.
Music will be by the Chilly
Hill Stringband: John and Trish,
with Charlene Thompson and Bill
Myers of The Cadgers. There will
be lively fiddle tunes, old country
waltzes, and contra dance music in
the New England tradition. John's
the fiddler, Trish plays banjo and
guitar, Charlene plays piano, and
Bill plays recorders and penny

OFFICERS'

whistle.
John, o
Hudson Valle
his singing,
composer
instrumentalist. A
since 1977, he can
play fiddle simul
Trish is
Virginia, where she
dances in 1979.
extensively as a
Green Grass Cloggen.
and John are acco
and include some
stepping in all their
Admission IO
Contra Dance will be
$2.50 for senior
children age ten ·
a family. For mlXS
the public may
Martin
of
Pennsylvania Fol
(717) 333-4007.
As a part
second season
other altemativ
vocalist Cathey
Ernie FortunalO
Friday, April 19
The duo
evening of j
originals, and f
Admission IO
the door. A
drink will be av
and table seati
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Petersburg to inspect the town's
administration. This news terrifies the
officials of the town because they know
their town is filled with corruption.
At the same time, Khlestakov, a
young government clerk played by theater
major Paul Winarski, arrives in town and
lodges at the local inn. Khlestakov, who is
mistaken to be the inspector general by the
town officials, spends all of his money on
cards, clothes, and women.
The production will take ptace in an
arena setting equipped with a revolving
stage. No seat in the theater will be futher
than fifteen feet from the stage.
Performances are scheduled for April 18-20
at 8 p.m. and April 21 at 2 p.m.
Tickets are $4 for general admission
and $3 for students and senior citizens.
Wilkes and King's students will be admitted
free with proper ID. For reservations, call
829-9144 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Seating
will be limited.

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PUT ME IN THE HOSPITAL LAST SUM
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money towards your education and five weeks
of nursing experience in an Anny hospital.
Hundreds of nursing students win Army
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spring season brings with it newness
ge.
ilkes 1991-92 Trustee Scholarship
tition reflected both of these qualities.
ly did the competition recruit some
new students for the fall semester, but
tire program itself underwent a
tion.
...
h year, Wilkes invites those high
seniors who rank in the top five
t of their class and earn SAT scores
than 1200 to compete for six Trustee
hips. Because of the fine caliber of
dents and the nature of the prize
Scholars receive full four-year
,competition is intense.
ough the competition fared well for
's 32 contestants, Marc Davis, Dean
issions, feels that this year's 47
faced something a bit different.
previous years, a panel of faculty,
trators, staff, and students selected the
through an interview.
ey were typical interviews," said
'no more and no less. Our winners
ided on personality and on how they

presented themselves."
Now, however, Davis feels that, rather
than these superficial qualities, students
should be challenged with a more intellectual
investigation.
"They're the best students," Davis
commented, "Scholars expect more."
Davis collaborated with Dr. George
Waldner, Vice President for Academic
Affairs, to create a new competition format.
Waldner and Davis did not, however, alter the
earlier qualifying conditions of the contestants;
they simply added to them. Along with class
rank and SAT scores, GPA and school
curriculum were added to the list of
qualifications.
"SAT scores are not the best predictor of
academic performance," Davis said, "We want
students who are also well-prepared."
A "well-prepared" student, according to
the new criteria, is one who has taken five
years of math, five years of science, and three
years of a foreign language in high school.

about a general topic, such as the environment or genetic
engineering. The student was then required to·write an essay
based on this discussion. The interview of the past
materialized in the discussion round. Without the formality of
the panel interview, the students were much more relaxed.
Before the actual interview took place, the students were
sent magazine articles on their topics which acted as a
springboard to the discussion.
"We wanted to see how prepared the students would be
without actually being told to be prepared," Davis commented,
"They were really tested."
This year, Wilkes held two sessions of competition with
finalists selected after each session. Judges reviewed the
finalists' essays to ultimately determine the six Trustee
Scholars.
A new generation of scholars and a new scholarship
competition are both ready to follow and increase the Wilkes
tradition.

The 47 students who were selected as
finalists this year also faced a revamped
competition.
Instead of a panel interview, the students
met in groups with a faculty "leader" to talk

citals scheduled

Suite" by William Kraft, "Rajah" by
Geol'"ge Hamilton Green, an arrangement
of Schubert's "Erlkonig" for marimbas
and voice, "Carousel" by Double Image,
and "Surrounding Waves," an original
composition by Peeler.
Peeler has been active in the Wilkes
Percussion Ensemble, the University
Chorus, the Wilkes Wind Ensemble, and
the University Orchestra. In addition to
his activities at Wilkes, he is also a
tenor soloist at Central United Methodist
Church in Wilkes-Barre.
Suzanne
Rovinsky,
a
mezzo-soprano voice student of
Chapline, will present her senior recital
on Sunday, April 21, at 3:30 p.m. in
Gies Recital Hall.
Rovinsky is the daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Leonard Rovinsky of Jessup, Pa.
She will be accompanied by Chapline on
the piano.
Her program will include arias and
art songs by Handel, Hahn, Lalo,
Debussy, Massenet, Amy Beach,
Purcell, and Barab. Rovinsky has been a
member of the University Chorus, the
Wilkes Chamber Singers, the choir at'
St. Peter's Cathedral, Scranton, and the
Singers' Guild of Scranton.
The public is invited to attend these
recitals, and there is no admission
charge.

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grecitals within the next two
M.Lupini, a voice student of
Otapline, will present her senior
Sunday, April 14, at 8: 15 p.m.
llall.
is the daughter of Ron and
Lupini of Jessup, Pennsylvania.
been an active member of the
·1y Chorus and the Wilkes
Singers in her four years at
She has also appeared as a
many university concerts.
ini's program will include
by Samuel Barber, Rossini,
Rodgers, Stephen Foster,
and Sondheim. She will be
'ed by Chapline on the piano.
·s1opher Peeler, a student
ist, will present his junior
Monday, April 15, at 8:15
·es Recital Hall.
r is the son of Thomas L.
and Harriet Peeler, both of the
g Valley.
A student of
isl Robert Nowak, Peeler will
in his recital by dance faculty
Krist~n Degnan, flute major
ari, as well as the Wilkes
and Marimba Ensembles.

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11, 1991

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Duliba stands outBy RAY OTT
Beacon Sports Editor

Cardinals) were two of my closest friends in the
Major Leagues.

While growing up in Nanticoke,
Pennsylvania, Wilkes University pitching coach
Bob Duliba was not your normal young boy
who dreamed of playing major league baseball
one day.

But it was Frank Barn, who took Duliba
under his wing and influenced his career the
most.
"Frank had pitched in the major leagues and
was finishing his career at Omaha," said Duliba.
"He always told me just throw what you have,
don't get fancy. I'll never forget the day I was
called up, he told me the same thing, just throw
what you have and you'll find out soon enough if
they can hit it."

Duliba never fantisized of winning the
seventh game of the World Series or throwing a
no hitter while he played with his friends in the
local sandlots.
"I would rather fish or hunt," said Duliba.
At the now defunct Newport Area High
School in Nanticoke, Duliba excelled in football.
He became an all scholastic tailback and recieved
scholarship offers from Maryland and Georgia.
Football, however, was not in the Cards.
St. Louis was.
While on the mound against rival Nanticoke
High School, Duliba struck out 20 batters. With
several scouts in attendance that day, Duliba's
ticket appeared to be stamped.
He was signed by St. Louis Cardinals' scout
Pop Breckenridge in 1952. Duliba then bounced
around for three years in the minor leagues before
his career was interrupted by a four-year stint in
the Marine Corps.
When he returned, he got his sh~t.
"When I got out of the Marine Corps in
1959 I went back to the Cardinals farm team in
Omaha, Nebraska," said Duliba. "I pitched half
the year there then I was called up."
Duliba was called up in July of 1959 with
another promising young pitcher, by the name
Bob Gibson.
"Bob and I became pretty good friends," said
Duliba. "After getting called up together and
riding the plane together to St. Louis, we wound
up pitching together in winter ball a couple of
years. Bob and Ray Sadecki (also with the

Duliba's emotions ran from scared to happy
on that day, and he admits to having the
butterflies. You would to if the first hitter you
faced was future Hall of Farner Willie Mays of
the Giants.
"I got Willie Mays out but then I gave up
three straight singles," said Duliba. "I then had
the next batter line out to me and we turned a
double play, and that was my debut."
Duliba pitched for the Cardinals in 1959, 60,
62 and then for the Los Angeles Angels in 1963
and 1964. He also spent time with Boston in
1965 and Kansas City in 1967. He compiled a
career mark of 17-12 with 14 saves and a 3 47
ERA. He pitched 257 innings, struck out 129,
and walked 96. He broke in with a fastball and a
curve, but his sinker became his bread and butter.
"I broke in pitching relief so all you needed
was a fastball and curve," said Duliba. !'But I
eventually developed a the sinker. It was my
best pitch I had good control on it and kept it
down in the strike zone.
"I also threw a slider and late in my career I
threw a knuckle ball."
Duliba also admits to breaking the rules a
little.
"I threw a spit ball," Duliba said with a
laugh. "Every body tried it and you could get
away with it, so why not?"

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"I never saw him pitch in the
major leagues but when I was
playing at Wilkes in 1972, a year
in which we won the MAC
championship, I caught him for
the second team in an intra squad
scrimmage," said current Wilkes
head man Jerry Bavitz.
"He struck out 14 of the 15
batters he faced and the one guy
who didn't strike out bunted. I
think I still have bruises from him.
His ball would move and drop so
much I couldn't catch it. He was
at the end of his career then so I'm
sure he had better stuff when he
pitched in the majors. To pitch as ·
long as he did you had to be good."
"In my opinion it was better
back then," said Duliba. "Guys
spent four or five years in the
minor leagues trying to prove
themselves. Today guys have a
better shot because there are more
teams."
Duliba is currently in his

third stint as a Wilkes
began under head coa.:h
Wilk es career service
Gene Domzalski in 1971
was taking classes at
After graduation in 1975
remained on thestaff fort
years. He then became
in 1983 through 8
returning this spring.
"I rcall y enjoy coa
kids," said Duliba. "l'I
at all diffrcnt levels but
like the Wilkes kids. S
This years squad i
couple of promising arm
· ding to Duliba.
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men with good arms,"
liba. "I think we could ha
formidable pitching s
this year, maybcc next."
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The Wilkes University Lady Colonels
continued their post break stretch with a
docble header last Thursday against cross
town rival Kings .College. The battle of the
women of Wilkes-Barre ended in a split.
The Lady Monarchs of Kings scored three
runs in the tqp of the seventh inning to
overcome a 3-2 defeceit to defeat the Lady
Colonels 5-3 in game one.
Shirlene DuJack led the way for Wilkes
with two hits.
In the nightcap, Wilkes took control and
held on for a 10-3 victory. Hillary Blake
picked up the victory for the Lady Colonels.
Blake helped herself at the plate, picking up
two hits and knocking in three runs.
Conference play began this past Saturday
at Juniata. Wilkes came away with a split.
The Lady Colonels took game one 10-2.
Catcher Denise Carson was perfect from the
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chipped in with two hits apiece. Stacey Boyer
had four RBI's to go along with her two hits.
Cory Schwoyer picked up the win by giving
up only two hits, and two unearned runs.
In the second game, Wilkes dropped a 7-3
decision. Sandie Warntz took the loss, but
allowed only three earned runs.
On Tuesday, the Lady Royals from the
University of Scranton visited Kirby Park for
a twinbill. Scranton took two from Wilkes,
by scores of 6-1 , and 12-2.
Wilkes managed only three hits in the
opener. In the nightcap, Scranton scored six
in the first and never looked back as they
costed to a 12-2 victory which was called after
five innings played because of the ten run
rule.
The Lady Colonels will now play host to
Susquehanna in a doubleheader on Saturday at
1:00p.m. before traveling to Lycoming on
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ity baseball team faced some of
·on II and III teams in the country.
a 3-4 record was the result, the
and gelled into a squad that is
MAC teams plenty to deal with
91)1season.

began with the Colonels facing
C.A.C. champion Merrimack, and
g them 9-5. Freshfllan shortstop
hit a two-run homer to spark the
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to pull out an 8-6 victory over
ge of Minnesota. Kaschak hit a
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With only one game left on the southern
swing, Wilkes looked for an ace in the hole
against highly touted Cortland State. Their ace
turned out to be junior flame thrower Jeff
Yankow. Yankow turned in a near perfect
performance allowing only two hits and striking
out ten to lead Wilkes to a 1-0 victory.
On the trip, Bill Ulicny led full time players
with a .412 batting average. Steve Endres led in
total hits with eight. Kaschak led in RBI's with
six and had two home runs. Mick Melberger
batted .389 and Endres hit at a .348 clip. Leadoff
man Steve Klem stole seven of eight bases
. attempted.
The club returned north and took at rival
Scranton University at Lackawanna County
Stadium. Heitman twirlled a four hitter and Ed
Kwak and Endres each had three hits to lead
Wilkes in the 11-2 victory.
On Monday the Colonels kicked the Mules
of Muhlenberg 10-3. The Colonels were led by
Melbergcr's fifth inning three-run homer.
Yankow picked up his third win against no
defeats in five innings of relief.
The Colonels will now travel to
Elizabethtown on Saturday for a double header
before playing host to Delaware Valley on
Monday and Scranton on Wenesday.
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Rain. Snow. Sleet. Wind.
Not exactly putting the
'spring' in Spring Break.
This is why the Wilkes
University golf team faced as
they opened their season to
winter-like conditions during
the "wann weather" break.
The squad hoped their trek
south into Selinsgrove would
help them to find the warmer
weather, but the Susquehanna
University Invitational Tournament became a battle of
endurance as the Colonels
strugglec! to a fourth place finish in the ten team field.
'Tm disappointed that we
didn't do better, but I'm not
upset," said coach Rollie
Schmidt.
Western Maryland won
the tournament with a team
total of 398, followed by
Susquehanna (405), York
(415), and Wilkes (419).
Sean Felty led the
Colonels with a 78 that placed
him fifth in the tournament.
Other Wilkes scorers were:
Ken Sands, 82; Tim Snyder,
84; Scott Brady, 86; Rob
Cella, 89; Craig Alne, 96; and
John Pirich, 100.
"We haven't been able to
practice much with the
weather the way it has been,"

said Rob Cella, senior. "Some
of the other teams had a chance
to travel to Florida before
playiqg here."
The three teams that finished ahead of Wilkes did have
to opportunity to venture south
and enjoy more acceptable
conditions to practice in.
Susquehanna and York made
their way to Florida for a week
while Western Maryland
played in South Carolina. The
Colonels felt they may have
experienced greater success if
they had had the same opportunity.
As the Wilkes University
student body returned to
classes the golf team also returned to action. The squad
traveled to the Hershey Country Club in search of "sweet"
victory in a quad meet against
Elizabethtown, Albright, and
Messiah.
The team was met in Hershey by the same cold,
blustery conditions they have
become accustomed to in the
spring.
"I just wish we could catch
a break and play in some decent weather," commented sophomore Sean Felty. "But
then again I might not know
how to play in nice weather."

Felty played remarkably
well over the wind-blown
course posting an impressive
78, capturing medalist honors.
The rest of the team was not as
fortunate. The team could not
pull themselves over the top as
Elizabethtown shot 413 and
pulled away from the second
place Colonels who totaled
422. Albright (466) and Messiah (464) finished third and
fourth.
"I just couldn't get anything going out there today,"
said freshman Tom Snyder,
who finished with 84. "I guess
the rest of the guys could say
the same thing."
Snyder was followed by
Ken Sands (85), Rob Cella
(86), Scott Brady (89), Rob
McDonald (97), and Craig
Alne (100).
The Colonels are hoping
that their luck will improve as
the weather changes as they
play against Scranton and
Misericordia at nearby
Wilkes-Barre Municipal Golf
Course on Thursday, April 4.
During the week of April 8, the
squad will travel to the Lehigh
Country Club to face Muhlenberg and King's. On Thursday
they will travel to the Saucon
Valley country Club to play
Moravian and King's.

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mmencement speakers selected
NSHINKUS

specializing in journalism and social policy,
respectively.
"In a world of dramatic change, we are
need, humanitarian, worldly, fortunate to have two speakers with Daniel
- these are just a few of the and Lisbeth Schorrs' experience," said
might hope for in a key-note Breiseth. "The Schorr's will give our
graduates, their families, faculty, and friends a
this year's challenging perspective on the world we are
cnt ceremonies will witness all struggling to understand."
· sin not one speaker, but two.
Daniel has worked as a journalist for a
President Christopher Breiseth half-century, including time he spent as a
that Daniel and Lisbeth Schorr member of broadcasting legend Edward R.
the address at commencement Murrow's CBS news team.
which will be held Saturday, May
Schorr has covered a multitude of
nField.
national and international events, including
·band and wife team possesses a the 1953 McCarthy hearings and the more
experience in various facets of life, recent Iran-Contra affairs. His

coverage of the Senate Watergate hearings
earned him three Emmies for journalistic
excellence.
Currently he serves as a Senior Analyst
for National Public Radio and participates in
live coverage and specials for PBS.
Lisbeth Schorr has worked for several
years to improve the future of disadvantaged
children and their families.
Recognized as an authority on social
policy and human service, Schorr is author of
"Within Our Reach: Breaking the Cycle of
Disadvantage," published in 1988.
She is currently a lecturer in Social
Medicine at Harvard University, and a
member of the Harvard University Working
Group on Early Life.

Daniel and Lisbeth Schorr

Panel addresses
campus rape

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By MARLENE MANGAN
Beacon Assistant News Editor

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THE BEACON/Dale Nat

RY - Freshman ROTC members Damian Sher and Paul Laidacker fold the flag outside of
II, Wednesday.

hDay: think globally, act locally
quality to global warming will be
offered.

First-rate entertainment also
rationofEarth Day '91, will be provided by musical groups
[niversity will host a Simple Rhyme and The Pick-Ups.
ronference Monday, April
The conference will culminate
a variety of
and at 7 p.m. in a town meeting which
will be broadcast live on WVIA.
conference, which will be Viewers will have the opportunity
Marts Center, will focus to call in and address their concerns
community's role in to nationally known environmental
!al awareness. The goal authiorities Dr. Eric Barron, an
e the bumper sticker earth science professor at Penn
y, "Think globally, act State University; Francis Flanagan
away of life for people in of the Alliance for the Chesapeake
ing Valley and at Wilkes. Bay, Inc.; and Maurice Goddard,
Department
of
sand civic leaders will former
s ranging from water Environmental Resources Secretary.

It's an epidemic that is spreading across college campuses throughout
the country. Many of the victims remain silent, never getting the help
they need. The crime is date rape and it has become a national issue.
Wilkes University addressed this issue Tuesday night in a special
program titled "Campus Rape" at Rumours. Panelists included Gerald
Cookus, Wilkes Security Chief; Karen 'Lazar, an educational assistant at
the Victim Resource Center and Cindy Liskov; a doctor in the emergency
room at General Hospital.
Gerald Cookus informed the students of steps that could be taken in
order to prevent a rape.
"Avoid taking shortcuts, walk in groups and, most.importantly, use
common sense," he said.
Cookus said that self-defense is often helpful in preventing rape, but
should not be totally relied upon, since the rapist could use a weapon.
·According to Karen Lazar, people need to become educated about the
seriousness of the crime.
"Many people are making uninformed decisions because they don't
have the facts," she said.
Diane O'Brien, coordinator of Health Services, and Tracy Nolan, an
intern al campus counseling, helped organize the program. O'Brien said
that it is essential that the rape victim gets a physical examination so that
the case is medically documented.
■ See RAPE, page 3

Wilkes University President
Christopher Breiseth, will
moderate the session, which is
titled "A Primer-What Can You Do
To Improve the Environment?"
Howard Grossman, of the
Northeastern
Pennsylvania
Economic Development Council,
will present a program titled "State
and Local Governments' Roles in
Managing Refuse." This session
will cover hazardous waste
management and the status of the
area's seven-month-old recycling
program.
Dr·. Sid Halsor, Earth and
Environmental Science professor at
Wilkes, will present "Greenhouse GOOD ADVICE - Panelists advised students of the symptoms and
■ See GLOBAL, page 3 prevention of date rape at Tuesday's seminar.

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WBRE anchor to speak at
high school editors day
By JEF.FREY C. LoBALBO
Beacon Editor ·
Local television anchorperson
Keith Martin will be the keynote
speaker for Wilkes' fourth annual
High School Editor's Day on
Friday, April 19.
The conference, co-sponsored
by the Office of Admissions and
The Beacon, will be held in the
Marts Center from 9 a.m. to 12
noon.
Martin is a graduate of
Scranton Central High School and
Lafayette College in Easton. After a
two-year tenure at WDAU-TV
(currently WYOU), he anchored at
WGAL-TV in Lancaster, Pa.
Martin returned to the area in
1990 as WBRE 's lead anchor.
Other speakers at the
conference will include Paul Golias,
Managing Editor of the Citizen's

candidates, Gina
Wittman, will hold
Tuesday April 2

Keith Martin
Voice and Jim Shepherd, Sports
Editor of the Sunday Independent.
Topics discussed during the
conference will be "How to
Improve the High School
Newspaper," given by Tom Moran,
Wilkes journalism professor.
Awards in the following
categories will also be given to
deserving representatives ; best
overall, best editorial, best sports
story, and best layout.

SLC 101.

•Cherry Blossom W,
Saturday the 27th II
Sunday the 28th II
.will be at the Riv«
King's College.

Off they go
■ ROTC

roomates accepted into the Air Force Academy

By MIKE LOWE
Special to the Beacon

THE BEACON/Dale Nat

ICE CREAM ANYONE? - Wilkes students John Knee, Linda
Kravitz and Aaron Tufankjian take a break by the belltower yesterday

Campus Compact offers award
Campus Compact is offering a Student Humanitam~ Award. The
award is designed to recognize and honor five students who have made
outstanding contributions to public service on campuses throughout the
country.
A Wilkes University candidate will be chosen to place in tlle national
nominations. After a campus wide search, a student will be nominated by
our president.
The applicant must be an undergraduate and submit two written
essays as part of the.application requirements. They also must be available
to receive the award in person.
The award reconizes a spectrum of efforts, from individual c9mmitment to service and community. Also reconized is the ability to create an
organization and involve others.
A prize of $1,500 will be granted to the wfoners to be used to further
their humanitarian activities.

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Friday

Lottery Selection, RLO
Theatre Production, 8 p.m.

Shawn Cochran and Tony
Swatski, both sophomores at
Wilkes, defied overwhelming odds
when they were accepted to the Air
Force Academy out of 15,000
applicants.
The two ROTC cadets will
report to the Academy in Colorado
Springs for basic training this June
and start their studies in the fall.
It may appear that the young
men have wasted two years of
college; and ROTC training, but
there are specific purposes for their
desire to graduate from the
Academy.
"I would like to be a pilot in
the Air Force and the chances are
much better at the Academy," said
Cochron.
Swatski, who also wishes to
be a pilot, is not overly upset about
attending four more years of school.
"Four more years of education
will be good," he said. 'Tm also

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thinking of switching my major to
political science."
Their two years at Wilkes
"The cxperie
likely will set them ahead of the Wilkes will de
"greener" cadets in adjusting to ...advantage. The R
stringent Acaademy life. "We here is an cxccll
should be better prepared than the

Saturday

CC Amusement Park Trip
Keeping Wilkes-Barre Beautiful
Contest, 9 a.m. - noon
Theatre Production, 8 p.m.
Baseball - Juniata, 1 p.m.
Men's Tennis, Ursinus, 12 p.m.

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SG Events
•Casino Night is this
at 8:00 in Rumours. T
will be sold at the SLC
the caf. from 4:30-6:1
also be available at the
* Pack your suitcase
clothes.
•Great Adventure Trip
day April 20th. Can
Commuter Council in
leave at the Sub. at 8:00
•Student Govemm
candidates, Gina L
Wittman, will hold an
Tuesday April 22nd al
SLC 101.
The elections will be
April 25th. Times will b6
SLC and at the caf. from
•Cherry Blossom Week
Saturday the 27th at 11:
Sunday the 28th at 12.
_will be at the River C
King's College.
By Colette Simone

reme Court
ice to speak
ilkes April
mMarts
iate Supreme Court
nPaul Ste\tens, will be
speaker at the tenth
Rosenn Lecture in Law

·ues.
lecture, which is free and
public, will be held on
in the Arnaud C. Marts
Conference Center. An

1·c of Chicago, Stevens
his bachelor's degree from
ersity of Chicago and
his law degree from
rn University. His law
n in 1947 as a clerk to
rable Wiley Rutledge,
Justice of the Supreme
the United States.

g and the Global
cnt," a program which
how local environmental
can affect global problems
depletion and

Bigler, communications
at Wilkes University, will
asession addressing major
ntal reforms which regard
nment. Bigler's session
'Government Reform in
Century: What Are the

Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens
He served as a lecturer in
Antitrust Law at the University of
Chicago Law School and has
obtained a long list of prestigious
assignsments during his forty-four
year legal career. He is also the
author of more than two dozen legal
writings.
In
197 5
Stevens was
nominated by President Gerald Ford
as an Associate Justice of the
United States Supreme Court.
Confirmation of the Senate
followed and he took the oath of
office two days later.
Thomas Walski, of the
Wyoming
Valley
Sanitary
Authority, will be moderator of the
program "Water Quality: The
Challenge Facing our Region'_s
Valued Resource." The session will
examine factors that degrade water
quality and the health risks of
unsafe water.
Mary Ann Keirans, of the
Visiting Nurse Association /Home
Health , Science, will present a
program titled "Responsibility of
Employers and Other Organizations
in Promoting Environmental
Awareness Among Employees."

Justice Stevens will be
introduced by the honorable A.
Leon Higginbotham, Chief Judge,
United States Court of Appeals for
the Third Circuit in Philadelphia.
"The Max Rosenn Lecture
Series in Law and Humanities" at
Wilkes University was initiated by
the Rosenn family and friends.
Each year the series brings speakers
of international reputation to the
Wyoming Valley.

(From staff and wire reports)
Dr. Gerry Reisinger, of the
Susquehanna River Watch, will
THE BEACON/Dale Nat
review the history
of the
SLAMMlN - Members of the Philadelphia Eagles football team help
Susquehanna and Delaware River
a young fan make the slam . The players were participating in a charity
Valleys and the environmental
basketball game held Su nday in the Marts Center
changes that have taken place i11
both areas.
According to Tracy Nolan, "the
Robert Seeley, of Wilkes ■ RAPE, Cont. from p.1
whole
issue is a double-edged
"People
like
Cindy
Liskov
University, will be moderator of !be
sword.
Girls
have to say no and
help
victims
in
the
aftermath
of
a
session
titled
"Is Economic
mean
it,
through
body language and
crisis
to
ensure
they
are
protected
Growth Compatible with Sound
their tone of voice - and guys need
Environmental Policy?" The by law," she said.
O'Brien stated that freshmen are to believe them. It's not all one
session will focus on the economic
often
targets since ma.'ly come from
way or the other."
importance of resources and the
a
sheltered
environment
and
are
very
prospect
of
attracting
Students are encouraged to call
environmentally
concerned trusting.
National
studies
have
revealed
upon
Health Services or Campus
businesses to the region.
George Kauffman , of Yalu that 2 out of 3 college men said Security if they ever become
Care Inc., will be moderator of the that they would rape a woman if involved with rape. The program
session titled "Wellness and the they were guaranteed they would ended with a question and answer
period directed by the panel.
Environment." The session will not get caught.
focus on strategies for maintaining
better health and promoting a more
healthful climate.
Studer.ts are invited to attend
the conference and can pre-register
for a morning or afternoon session
by either visiting the conference
sign-up table in the Department of
Earth &amp; Environmental Sciences
(4th floor SLC) or by calling Dr.
Halsor (ext. 4611) or Dr. Heaman
(ext. 4206). Registration may also

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MINDED-Earth Day '91 was organized by Wilkes University be completed' on Monday at the
conference.

mber of area companies and organizations.

Sunday
Monday
rt and Lecture Series
nts Orpheus Trio , 8 p .m .,
all - Moravian
- Susquehanna Tournament,

Tuesday
SG Presidential Forum, 11 :15 a.m.
Room Select_ion , Male Lottery
Participants
CC Meeting , 11 :45 a.m.
Bio Club Meeting , 11 a .m.
WCLH Staff Meeting, 11 :15 a.m.
Softball - Elizabethtown, 3 p.m.
Women's Tennis, Susquehanna,
3p.m.

Wednesday
Room Selection , Female Lottery
Participants
SG Meeting , 6:30 p .m .
Men's Tennis - Muhlenberg, 3 p.m .

Thursday
Elections for SG President
Bloodmobile - Rumours
BACCHUS Meeting , 11 a .m.
WUPB Meeting , 11 :30 a .m.
Men's Tenn is - Allentown, 3 p.m.
Softball - Delaware Valley, 3 p.m.
Women's Tennis - Marywood, 3 p.m.
Baseball - King's

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price for a hi
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rugs are often used by many people for an
"high," from everyday problems they face,
money, girlfriend/boyfriend problems, gra
family problems. However, it should be said that
cause more problems than they "solve."
A person often becomes addicted to drugs
encounters one of these problems. A person may o
has no where else to turn, and drugs seem to be the
his problems. What he doesn't realize, however, is
a high price for such an escape.

Volleyball
Marathon
The Circle K Club of
Wilkes University will
be holding a volleyball
marathon starting at 6
p.m. on April 19 and
will continue until 6
a.m. on April 20. The
event will be held at the
Marts Center.
All of the proceeds
from this event will be
given: to the Lisa.
Pagotto Leukemia
Fund. All area colleges
and/or community
groups wishing to
participate can reserve
a half court for $15 an
hour.

People, often young kids, get into drugs throu
These pushers are indeed a special breed of person.
the knowledge to select prime "customers" for their
and often pretend to be a friend and give away "free
After the victim gets hooked, however, the pusher
true colors and begins charging money for his p
hooked person then has two choices: go to a hospital
or, the seemingly more popular choice, stealing to be
the drugs' high costs. Such is the cycle of drug addi
After the announcement of the "War on Drugs"
1989, it seemed that, with all of the money that was
poured into the anti~drug program, the drug problem
to be solved. Guess again. It appears that the
smuggling networks have become so extensive, that
U.S. government can stop them. A government
some of the best technology in the world and was a
the 6th largest army in the world thousands of miles
even stop smugglers on their own soil, despite their
As the below chart illustrates, drug use has
dramatically for college students since 1980. This
be applauded for their abstainance. However, use is
throughout the country. The younger crowd still
educated about the dangers of drug use. This Friday,
an anti-drug pep rally will be held for area high sc
at Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. The students will
opportunity to hear Tommy Conwell and the Young
perform at the Scanlon Gymnasium at King's College.
The rally begins at 7 p.m. and the concen
Admission is free. How about supporting the anti
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perfect place
a break-in
is concerning the editorial in last week's issue of the

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said t

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the Beacon, there was an editorial concerning the
ak-ins. The student body should be aware that the
kHall incident is not isolated.
'ntock Hall was broken into during December 1989.
rooms were broken into and things were stolen. The
k finger prints and questioned the residents. The
entered through a back door.
·ng the fall semester of 1990, the residents of
k also complained of a suspicious man walking
outside the dorm. Both campus security and the
Barrepolice were called about the man, who continued
for several weeks. No one was ever apprehended.
lintock Hall was once again broken into on Friday,
?, 1991. The burglars attempted to enter through the
r that was pre\;'iously mentioned. Several of the
had not left for break yet when security realized there
WASHINGTON - Throughout history, education
ak-in. The door was secured with ply wood.
has been used by despots and egalitarians alike to buttress
dorm was once again broken into early Wednesday,
27. Several rooms had things taken, including VCRs their beliefs. It is in the classroom that some of the greatest
lry. A security guard was making his rounds when abuses of government have taken place.
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the house is dimly lit, the surrounding buildings are

at night, and, on either side of the house is a parking lot.
circu·mstances and the history that McClintock has,
action must be taken.
most recent break-in could have been prevented had
had made more frequent rounds. Perhaps the wood
uldbe replaced with metal. It's not asking much. We
common sense, but why doesn't Wilkes University use
The Residents of McClintock Hall

The Beacon
Wilkes University's Weekly
Rllltd as a First Class newspap,r will, one marl of distinction
by th, Associaled CoU.giale Press

VOL. 43 NO. 19 APRIL 18, 1991

1990-91 EDITORIAL STAFF
JEFFREY C. LoBALBO

EDITOR - IN - CHIEF
VAUGHN A. SHINKUS ..... NEWS EDITOR
~USSY MARGIS ..... ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR
MARLENE MANGAN ... ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR
ANDREA SIL VI ..... FEATURE EDITOR
OLYN DOVGLAS ... ASSISTANT FEATURE EDITOR
BRIANMALINA ... ASSISTANT FEAT URE EDITOR
RAY OTT ..... SPORTS EDITOR
NICOLETTE YEVICH ... .SPORTS LAYOUT
JOHN McLAUGHLIN ..... COPY EDITOR
DALE NAT ..... PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR
CATHYSLEBODNIK ..... ADVERTISING MANA GER
YANN BOBKOWSKI ... ADVERTISING ASSISTANT
TOM OBRZUT ..... BUSINESS MANAGER
MR. TOM BIGLER ..... ADVISOR

that. It's called multicultural education, and it has come
under blistering attack.
Multiculturalism is an attempt by education reformers to end America's cultural illiteracy. It is for us the
educational equivalent of
glasnost.
Instead of going to
school and just learning
about the great Western
writers, poets, artists and
thinkers, students in
multicultural education
programs are exposed to an
even broader world of
knowledge.
They learn about Asian
culture, African civilizations and the indigenous populations of South America.
They are shown how non-Western cultures treat women
and minorities. Some of what they are taught is controversial, as is often the case with new ideas and approaches to
learning.
·
But given the global village we now all inhabit, any
successful attempt to close the door to such learning will
reduce us to a nation overrun by functional illiterates.
Ever since Thomas Paine incited the American colonists to revolution, education has been used in this country to define our existence. American and world history
that children in the United States are taught has been
largely a reflection of the way Europeans and their
American descendants view the world.
This is not to say that such a narrow view of the world
lacks legitimacy, only that it cries out for someone to fill
in the blanks.
When officials at Stanford University tried to do just
that last year, the cultural isolationists crawled out from
behind their barricades and howled in protest. Led by
former Education Secretary William Bennett, the protesters decried the school's policy requiring freshmen to take
a course in which they would study the works from at least
one non-European culture.
According to Bennett, this constitutes an assault on
traditional Western values. "This is regressive," he was
heard to squeal. "What are we doing?"
What indeed?
Earlier this month, the cry was taken up in Forbes

magazine by Dinesh D' Souza, a cultural isolationist who
calls multicultural education "the propaganda of the new
barbarians."
D' Souza is the most recent point man for those who
believe Western civilization is the tap root of all knowledge.
"The central thrust of this 'basic transformation,' "
he writes, "involves replacing traditional core curriculums - consisting of great works of Western culture with curriculums favored by
minority, female and Third
World authors."
Buncombe.
When I was an undergraduate student at the University of Maryland, a professor often said to me:
"There's a big difference
between getting an education and being an educated
person."
The former, I later came
to understand, is only measured by one's success in
meeting the requirements of graduation. The latter demands that real learning take place. And of course, the
·more you learn, the better educated you will be.
Those who believe the mere study of W estem culture is a limit beyond which students need not go are
people who would doom our nation to steep a slide from
greatness.
They try to ward off the rapid approach of enlightenment that multicultural education brings by suggesting
that it will rape and pillage our own culture like an
invading horde. In fact, what frightens them most is the
shattering of myths and the debunking of the "truths"
born of our cultural isolation.
It cannot harm students who spent most of their
primary and secondary educations immersed in the study
of Western culture to take a few college-level courses to
explore the culture of others.
No great society can long maintain a position of
world leadership and dominance by military might alone.
Just as the great thinkets of ancient Greece studied the
works of Chinese scholars and the Crusaders learned
from Islamic culture, so too must we expand the limits of
our knowledge.
That is in essence what multicultural education is all
about.
(DeWayne Wickham writes for Gannett News Service.)

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Ily BRIAN MALINA
Beacon Assistant Feature Editor

The Insp ector General, a nineteenth century
Russian satire by Nikolai Gogol , will be
presented in the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center
for Performin g Arts from April 18th through the
2 1st.
Special guest director John Lavarnway has
been brought in to direct the play. Lavarnway is
currentl y pursuing his Master's degree at
SUNY, Binghamton, and has directed several
plays in th at area. This will be his first project
in Wilkes-Barre area.
Chri stine Brunnock, a Wilkes senior who
will play the role of Anna Andreyevna, has
enjoyed working with Lavarnway.
"It is definitely an experience, you get
exposed to many different perspectives,"
Brunnock commented.
The production is sponsored by the Wilkes
University Department of Music, Theater, and
Dance and the Wilkes Co ncert and Lecture
Series, A Salute to Eastern Europe.
Gogol, considered to be one of the greatest
comic writers and dramatists of 19th century
Russia, creates this masterpiece by targeting the
greed and duplicity of small town officials.

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The play relates the story of a mayor of a
sm all provincial town, played by David
Zimmerman , who receives news th at an
in spector general is traveling incognito from St.
Petersburg to inspect his administration.
The mayor and his officials are terrified by
this because they know that their town is full of
corruption. At the same time Khlestakov, a
yo ung government clerk, played by Wilkes
student Paul Winarski, arrives in town and
lodges at the local inn.
Khlestakov, who is mistaken for the
inspector general by town officials, spends all of
his money on cards, clothes, and women.
Theater department director Dr. Michael
O'Neill believes that the plot of The Inspector
General is very relevant in today's society.
"The play is very relevant today because it
satirizes bureaucracy," O'Neill said.

THE BEACON

GENERAL INSPECTION- Members of the cast
this weeke nd's production .

Brunnock warns, however, that the comic
elements of the play are not very explicit.
"You have to read between the lines to see action.
the comedy," Brunnock said.
Performances of The Inspector General be
Another unique aspect of the play is that it at 8 p.m. The show will start at 8 p.m. on both
will be performed in an arena setting. This Saturday and at 2 p.m. on Sunday.
means that there will be a revolving stage and no
Everyone should seize the opportunity to•·
seat will be further than fifteen feet from the fine comedy.

Classical trio begins SpringTour atWil
Orpheus III, a piano trio, will perform
works by Mozart, Debussy, Martinu,
Szymanowski, and Brahms on Monday, April
22 at 8 p.m. in the Dane Center for the
Performing Arts.
The program, which is part of Orpheus
Ill's 1991 Spring Tour, will include such
works as Mozart's Trio in B flat, Debussy's
cello sonata, Martinu's Duo for Violin and
Cello, Szymanowski's "Roxane's Song," and
Brahms' Trio in C minor, Op. 101.
Orpheus III returns this spring with trio
members Asta Jorgensen, violin; Charles
Forbes, cello; and Louis Menendez, piano.
Jorgensen, violin, has travelled to the
United States for this tour from Norway. A
native of Haugesund, Norway, Jorgensen
holds degrees from Rogaland Music
Conservatory in Norway and the Manhattan
School of Music in' New York. Her principal
teachers were Frantisek Veselka and Szymon
Goldberg, with other studies under Milan
Vitek, Eli Goren, and Nina Beilina.
Jorgensen's musical life includes solo
work, orchestral, and chamber music
concerts. She is currently leader of the second
violins with the Bergen Philharmonic, and
next season, she will become concertmaster of
the Sjaelland Symphony Orchestra in
Copenhagen.
She has appeared as soloist with most of
the Norwegian symphony orchestras, and she
has played recitals in Norway and abroad.
Jorgensen has also toured in Europe and in the
U.S. with various ensembles and as a member

of the Norwegian Chamber Orchestra. Her
solo and chamber music performances. have
been heard on Norwegian Broadcasting.
Charles Forbes, cello, attended both
Harvard University and the Manhattan School
of Music. He is a founding member of the
New York Camerata and has recorded and
toured extensively with them.

Orpheus III was founded in Philadelphia, Pa.
Jorgensen, Forbes, and Menendez. Their first tour
1990 consisted of nine very successful appe
Maine to Delaware and led to several invitations to
During their current tour, Orpheus III will again
series of concerts throughout the northeast and will
short residency at Wilkes.

M
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Forbes teaches at Settlement Music
School and has been on the faculties of
Manhattan School of Music, Smith College,
Exeter Academy, and Mount Holyoke
College. He played principal cello in the
American Symphony under Leopold
Stokowski, and has an extensive performance
career as a soloist and with chamber music
ensembles.
Forbes' principal teachers were Maurice
Eisenberg and Bernard Greenhouse, with
other studies under Pablo Casals, Luigi Silva,
and Leonard Shure.
Lo uis Menendez , pi ano, is staff
accompanist at the Academy of Vocal Arts and
is on the faculty of the Curtis Institute of
Music. In addition, Menendez is on the
conducting and piano faculty at Wilkes'
Encore Music Festival.
Menendez holds degrees from Wilkes
College and Temple University. His piano
studies include work with Anne Liva, Nina
Lelchuk, Natalie Hinderas, Alexander
Fiorillo, and Lambert Orkis. Last summer,
Menendez coached and conducted opera at
Inspiration Point Opera Festival, Arkansas.

Christi

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7

oyou think theft and vandalism are
rob le.ms on campus? Why or why not?

Junior
Ko, I think in Wilkes-Barre it's
more of a problem.

Ken Falzone
Sophomore
Only in Chuck Redding's personal
bathroom.

Camille Clark
Sophomore
YC's, but not as bad as some other
universities.

Jason Pierce
Freshman
Ycs, it's an ongoing problem in
Grissom Hall.

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first

appe
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ill a
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Mary Rasi
Sophomore
Not as much in the dorms as it is
in the radio station.

Debbie Airey and Karen
Shaw
Sophomores
It is not much of a problem here as
it is on bigger campuses, but let us
not forget, we are in Wilkes-Barre.

Pamela Gasse
Junior
Ycs, especially after weekend
parties.

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Junior
Yes, because my dorm
(McClintock) has been broken into
,tluee times since I was a freshman
and no one seems to care.

Jeff Moody
Sophomore
Ycs, I think it is a problem because
I've had stuff stolen out of my
room.

Christel Roman
Sophomore
Y cs, theft is a much bigger
problem than vandalism throughout
the dorms.

Jeff Andorker
Freshman
Yes, because I accidentally stole
someone's socks.

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CoITiedy

abounds at
RuITiours
lly CAROLYN DOUGLAS
Beacon Assistant Feature Editor

Comedian Gary De Lena is a
familiar name in the world of
comedy.
De Lena, who has
appeared on shows such as MrV's
Half Hour Comedy Hour, Comic
Strip Live and various other
comedy shows, recently made a
stop in Rumours nightclub.
De Lena is a very versatile
performer who not only does
comedy but also sings and plays
guitar while on stage.
De Lena covered many
different subjects during his 45minute performance. Some of the
material he covered included dating,
long-distance relationships, and
driving.
A strong aspect of De Lena's
performance is his involvement
with the audience. He left the stage
at various times during his
performance and went to meet and
shake hands with some of the
members of the audience.
Some
of
the
funniest
moments, however, came when De
Lt..:na added his guitar to the
material. During these segments
the crowd was exposed to De Lena's
interpretations of such superstars as
David Bowie, Billy Joel, and Bruce
Springsteen.
De Lena also did interesting
versions of some of these
superstars' hit songs. Examples of
some of the lyrics included Living
here in Leningrad, a takeoff of

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18, 1991

Billy Joel's Allentown and Fans
like us, baby we were born to wait,
a takeoff of Bruce Springsteen's
Born to Run.
De Lena, who was born in
Brooklyn, grew up in Pt. Pleasant,
New Jersey and is a big fan of the
Garden State. In fact, De Lena still
lives at the Jersey Shore with his
wife and young daughter.

California to surf.
After hearing Gary De Lena
perform on stage, it is obvious that
he is a superb comedian as well as a
very talented musician and singer.
This kind of talent only comes
from years of hardwork. De Lena
has spent 20 long years perfecting
his art. His hard work is definitely
paying off. De Lena was very well
received by the small but
De Lena also mentioned that it enthusiastic crowd which gathered
has been suggested to him that he in Rumours Saturday night.
move to California, but the
At one point during his show
comedian chooses to stay in New De Lena warned "When driving,
Jersey.
He said living in Jersey watch out for old men with hats."
gives him the freedom of going . Well someone should keep watch
where he wants when he wants, out for Gary De Lena, he's a
whether it be Vermont to ski or definite star on the rise.

JERSEY BOY- Comedian Gary De Lena brought his unique
brand of humor to Rumours Saturday.

Judicial chang
By DEB PRICE
Apple College Information Network

When Judge Mary Morgan walks into a courtroom, she's
little teaching on the side.
As a lesbian who is raising a child in San Francisco
longtime partner, Morgan is a reminder to her colleagues that gay
have families too.
"Because of knowing us, other judges are much more fam
and accepting of lesbian and gay families," says Morgan, who has
Municipal Court judge since 1981.
"It matters that there is diversity on the bench,'' says Donna
a gay judge who sits on the Superior Court in San Francisco.
"It is not unusual for me to talk to people and say things I
employment doesn't provide the samP, kind of benefits form:·
those of a married couple."'
Hitchens says people usually are surprised.
"It's not that they endorse that as a public policy," she say
never dawns on them."
The presence of openly gay judges "changes the system," sa
Leonard, a professor at New York Law School who writes a nc
gay legal issues.
"The result over the long term ... is that gay litigants will gel
shake," he adds.
Rand Schrader, a Los Angeles Municipal Court judge
important for a gay judge to be a role model, to set an example of
decorum and rectitude.
But Herbert Donaldson, a Municipal Court judge in San F
says he will take some activist positions. He was arrc t
demonstration in Washington, D.C., protesting the Supreme
Bowers vs. Hardwick decision, which upheld homosexual sodom
No one filed a complaint with the judicial performance board.
"My feeling is that when I took the oath of office, 1didn
my right to free speech."
Gay judges say it is rare for anyone to question theirobjecu
Jerold Krieger, a Los Angeles Superior Court judge, recen
struck from a case by the Boy Scouts of America, which is being
a gay man who wants to be a Scout leader. In California, both SI
strike a judge without specifying a reason.
Adds Krieger about the threat of gay judges having their ob
questioned: "I look at myself as women judges must have felt
under-represented groups must have felt- that there's always the
. of that accusation being made."
(Deb Price writes for The Detroit News.)

A 'monster' of a novelist
By ANDREA SILVI
Beacon Feature Editor

Wilkes students will have the
unique opportunity to experience
the work of an accomplished artist
when author John Vernon of
Vestal, New York visits the
t:ampus on Wednesday, April 24th.
Vernon will visit Wilkes as
part of a promotional tour for his
newest historical novel Peter
Doyle, which will be released by
Random House in May.
Vernon's visit is sponsored by
the English Department, the Allan
Hamilton Dickson Chair of English
Literature, and the Manuscript
Society.
A public book signing is
scheduled from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at
the Wilkes University Bookstore
followed by a public reading from
Peter Doyle
at the Marts
Conference Center at 8 p.m.
Vernon has written two
previous novels, LaSalle and
Lindbergh's Son, as well as several

books of poetry and literary
criticism.
He currently teaches
literature and writing at the State
University of New York (SUNY) at
Binghamton.
A graduate of Boston College,
Vernon earned both his MA and
Ph.D. from the University of
California at Davis.
He also
received a National Endowment for
the Arts Fellowship in 1990.
Although most of Vernon's
works are historical in either theme
or setting, he takes most pride in
his work as a literary novelist.
"Most of my work is
historical in theme or setting, but I
consider myself a literary novelist
first and foremost. My aspiration
is to create works of art which will
entertain and instruct a literate
audience," Vernon commented.
Vernon's novels are the
products of a combination of
historical research and fiction. He
mixes these two elements together
in order to effectively stimulate the
imagination of his audience.

Rhyn
Septem
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Battle

who writes
usic along
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key
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"I
research
my
extensively, stitch together ficiton
and research, crank it up into the
imagination, and zap it with a
thousand vol.ts; the result is the
Frankenstein monster called a
novel," Vernon said.
Vernon's new 'monster,' Peter
Doyle, will be on display for all to
see when the author visits Wilkes
next week.

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Date: Saturday, April 20th
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Where: Stark Learning Center 1

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last bout w 1
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of his family.

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al bands
perform
Earth Day
...
newly-formed
band
Rhyme, along with a host
ted musicians, will be
·ng at the 21st annual Earth
April 22.
group, composed of
University students, will be
by Don Shappelle and The
, Jim Weiss, and Geoff
in this year's environmental
· n. The live entertainment
mat 4 p.m. on the River
ns across from the Darte

but occasionally will throw a
popular rock song into its
repertoire. In honor of Earth Day,
the band w,ill be introducing some
new songs which deal with the
earth and environment.
The main attraction of the
day's events will be the music of
Don Shappelle and the Pick-Ups.
Shappelle, a well-known singer and
songwriter
from
Northeastern
Pennsylvania,
has
performed
extensively
throughout
North
America and Europe. As a classical
style folk singer, Shappelle has
shared the stage with the likes of
such greats as Pete Seeger.
Within the group, Shappelle
plays both the six and twelve string
guitars, sings lead vocals, and
writes most of the band's material.
The rest of the Pick-Ups include
Len Kishel, lead guitar and vocals;
BeBop Walt, bass; and "The

18,1991

Snaker," drums and percussion.
The band plays a combination
of folk music and rock 'n' roll with
a twist of country blues mixed in.
With this unique combination,
Shappelle certainly hopes to "pick
people up" with his music.
Along with the talents of
Simple Rhyme ·and The Pick-Ups,
folk singer Geoff Brown and
balladeer Jim · Weiss will also
perform at this year's event.
The entertainment scheduled
for Earth Day '91 is a great
opportunity for everyone to
experience the "good-feeling" music
which stresses the importance of
preserving
our
precious
environment.
The goal of the
musicians who will perform at the
celebration is to relay the message
of environmental awareness to
everyone.

pie Rhyme
banned
last September and most
received first-place honors
annual Battle of the Bands.
poup was founded by Marty
, who writes most of the
music along with playing
guitar, keyboard,
and
ting vocals.
The rest of the band is
· d of Dan Brunetti, bass
and vocals; Dirk Heberly,
and Mike Colaci, lead
!imple Rhyme can best be
as a rock 'n' roll band
plays mainly original tunes,

PAGE9

Turtle Power!
Cowabunga, Dudes!
The
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles will
be bringing their 40-city nationwide
"Coming out of Their Shells" Tour
to the Kingston Armory on April
24 and 25 at 7 p.m.
This spectacular multi-million
dollar event produced by rock
impresario Steve Leber and creative
wiz Bob Bejan, is highlighted by
the incredible lighting effects of
multiple Tony Award-winning
Jules Fisher (Beatlemania, Pippin,
Jesus Christ Superstar) and sets
designed by two-time Tony winner
Eugene Lee (Sweeney Todd,
Candide, Saturday Night Live).
By now you'd have to be
living in outerspace not to know of
the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,
those pizza-chomping, karatechopping, Kung-fu flailing wisecracking crusaders for justice.
The
exploits
of
Michaelangelo, Donatello, Raphael,
and Leonardo have exploded all over
our culture, but until you hear their

music, you don't really know the
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
The concert is an innovative,
unconventional theatrical stage
production which blends music and
a finely-crafted story that interacts
with the audience.
From the moment the kids
enter the show, they will be greeted
by April, ace reporter and very
special friend of the Turtles, thus
setting the stage for abounding
surprises, including the mysterious
appearance of the Turtles' dreaded
nemesis, Shredder.
Additional appearances by
Splinter and other Teenage Mutant
Ninja Turtles favorites ensures a
lively evening for everyone.
Tickets for both performances
arc on sale now at all Tickctron
locations, including the Kirby
Center Box Office and the Gallery
of Sound in the Wyoming Valley
Mall. Ticket prices arc $17.50 and
S15.50 for reserved seating.

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EARTH AWARENESS- Don Shappelle and the Pick-Ups will be
performing at this year's Earth Day celebration.

inds' of success carry Showcase drama
This past weekend, Showcase Theater
its gripping production of Jerry
e's drama Children of the Wind. In
every aspect, the production was a
success. Director Jane Tomassetti
ed her exquisite eye for detail to bring
yto a crisp edge.
tin a theatrical boarding house in the
1930's, Children of the Wind centers
the experiences of stock actor Daniel
phy.

h

After Brophy finally lands a Broadway
he sends for his estranged wife and
-old son. The pair have most recently
living with her parents following
hy's last bout with alcoholism. The
opens with Brophy nervously awaiting
·val of his family.
Success, however, is not sweet for
y. As he tries to get used to living with

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his family again, he is depressed over -his role in
the play and begins to drink again.
In a very touching scene, Brophy tells his
wife why he based his character in the play on his
father. His father had always loved Brophy's
younger brother better, and when the child died at
the age of three, his father went into a deep
depression and all but ignored Brophy.
The climax of the ,play occurs in a series of
scenes in which Brophy slowly loses his grip on
the theater and on life itself. In the end, Brophy
finally comes to terms with his past and is able to
tell his son that he loves him.

weeks of loving care into a production which was as fragile
as fine china but held up like concrete.
Children of the Wind continues this weekend at the
playhouse located at 54 Tunkhannock Ave. in Exeter.
Don't miss out on this wonderful theatrical experience.

Within the cast of Children of the Wind,
newcomer Nancy Kline, who portrayed the
Brophy's landlady and old friend, May, played
her eccentric role to the hilt.

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Kim Verrguggio Priestash ably portrayed the
long-suffering Kitty Brophy, and Marvo the
Wonderdog was brought to life through the talents
of a seventeen-year-old dog named Panda.
While the supporting cast performed
delightfully, the show clearly belonged to Eddie
Reynolds as Dan Brophy.

$16,040
$59,230/yr.

Well-known for his comic roles in such plays
as Ten Little Indians and Bus Stop, Reynolds
brought the audience to tears with his portrayal of
the prematurely worn-out young actor. There was
absolutely nothing more which Reynolds could
have added to his masterful interpretation.
It was evident that director Jane Tomassetti
and the rest of the cast of Children of the Wind put

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10

APR.18,1991

Haag named new Women's B'ball coac
By TOM Mc GPIRE
Wilkes Sports Information Office

WILKES-BARRE -- Wilkes University athletic
director John Reese has announced that Karen
Haag of Oneonta, New York has been named the
school's new women's basketball coach.
Hagg will take over for Mary Jo Hrornchak
who was appointed to the position for one season
in September of 1990.
Haag comes to Wilkes after being head
basketball and softball coach at the State of New
York College of Technology at Delhi for two
years. Prior to that Haag was the first assistant at
Albany State and Ithaca College and head coach at
Oneonta High School.
In her two years at SUNY-Delhi, a two year
school, Haag complied a record of 34-13 and had
her teams in the final 8 of the NJCAA Region
Three tourney both years.

Haag is looking forward to coming to Wilkes
and the Wyoming Valley. "I'm very excited about
coming to Wilkes," said Haag. "The whole
campus is beautiful with all its historic and
contemporary architecture. Plus, the Marts Center
is a great facilty which will make recruiting easier.
I can't wait to get started meeting all the area
coaches and players. It's going to be a new
challange for me that I'm looking forward to the
undertaking."
As for recruiting, Haag sees a big difference
corning from a two year school to a four year
school.
"It is going to be nice to recruit players and see
them develop for four years instead of the two
years that I now have them. At a two year school
players will just learn the system and then they are
gone."
As for the style of play that the Lady Colonels
will employ under Haag, she feels fans will like
what they're going to see.

"We're going to play transition ba
press, run, and just be intense for the en
minutes. It's going to fun. And since
plays in such a tough ,conference (MA
teams such as Elizabethtown and Scrant
going to need that intensity."
Wilkes senoir women's administrator
. Malatesta, who was on the search committee
head field hockey and softball coach, is I
forward to working with Haag. "Ka
selected from a very large and talented
applicants," said Malatesta. "She has post•
coaching experience, is very determin
enthusiastic and will be a fine addition
Wilkes coaching staff. "
Haag is a 1984 graduate of SUNYwith a B.S. in English/Secondary Educati
is also a 1989 graduate of SUNY-Albany
Master's Degree in Curriculum Plannin
Development.

Football scores reached
By RAY OTT
Beacon Sports Editor
Artillery Park in Kingston was transformed into
Chicago's Wrigley field Tuesday afternoon. The
twinbill between Wilkes and Susquehanna University
saw the two teams split, with the finals resembling
football scores.
"The team with the ball last, wins," said a
laughing Wilkes skipper Jerry Bavitz.
But that was exactly the case in the opener, as the
Colonels used a dramatic, two run shot by freshman
shortstop Dave Kaschak to propel Wilkes to a 16-15
win.
"That is the second time Dave Kaschak has come
up with a clutch home to win the game," said Bavitz.
"He hit a three run homer in Florida to win a game for
us also."
The Colonels used an 18 hit out burst to propel
them to the win. Steve Klem went 3-5, Steve Endres,
2-5, John Comerford, 3-5, Bill Ulicny, 3-4, and Jason
Cadwalder, 3-4 with 5 Rbl's.
Along with Kaschak's game winner, the Colonels
recievcd homeruns from Klem, Cadwalder, and Ulicny.
"It definately was not a pitchers day," said Bavitz.
"When the wind is blowing out like that, our park is
worse than Wrigley because our demensions are
sma 1lcr."
Jeff Yankow had the unenviable task of starting
the opener. He lasted only three innings.
"In defense of Jeff, he took the ball for us on two
days rest since this was a conference ball game," said
Bavitz. "He didn't have his best stuff but he wanted
the ball.

THE BEACON/Dale Nat

I GOT IT -

Wilkes outfielders go for the ball.

Gil Hoak came on to pitch the final four innings
and pick up his first victory on the year.
In the nightcap, the Colonels were outscored 17-8.
Again, they banged out four home runs, including
consecutive blasts in the fourth inning by Mick
Mel berger, Cadwalder, and Rob Micheals.
Endres saw his 17 game hitting streak end when
he was replaced in the fifth inning by an unaware
Bavitz.
"I think everyone knew he had the hitting streak
but me," said Bavitz. "I wish he would have told me.
He would have got another at bat in the seventh."
The Colonels (8-12, 2-6 MAC) travel to
Bloomsburg today, before hosting Juniata in a double
header Saturday at 1:00 and Moravian Monday at 3:30.

Colonels take Warriors
for one in Double Hea
/ By RAY OTT
Beacon Sports Editor

The Wilkes University softball team traveled to WilliamsJ)(Xl
on the Lady Warriors from Lycoming College in a doubleheader
afternoon. The results were mixed.
The Lady Colonels got two fine pitch'ng performances but
manage one victory.
In the opener, the Lady Colonels got another strong effort
freshman hurler Cory Schwoyer to knock off Lycoming 4-0.
"Cory pitched ;m excellent game," said head coach Addy
"In seven innings she threw only a total
80 pitches. She .
take a batter to a three ball count."
Schwoyer extended her consecutive unearned innings streak to I
In game two, Hillary Blake could have filed suit against her
for lack of support.
In seven innings she allowed only. six hits and two earned runs.
the Colonels were dumped, 4-1.
"Our bats went dead and thats our weapon," said Malatesta.
hung in there, but we gave up to much in the field."
The Lady Colonels record now stands at 8-7, 4-2 MAC. The
part of the schedule is right around the comer.
"We are two games behind Messiah and they are ranked 191h
country, " said Malatesta. "We also have two games left
Elizabethtown. Both are ranked in the Central Region. Those
be the keys to our season."

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11

lone/ of the year awards announced
Athlete #1: Paul Jellen

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en, a sophmore, lead the Colonels to a 15-5
and the E.C.A.C. championship. In twenty
hescored 14 goals and had 33 points. He was
tothe first team Middle Atlantic Conference
team. He also gamed second team all Middle
· Region all-star.
en's ~ents are not limited to the varsity sports
however. Jellen is also a star on the Pink
in the Wilkes intramural scene. He has starred
tball, volleyball, and softball.
soccer is his first love. Not to mention where
shines brightest.
ul was our main offensive punch all year long,"
~d soccer coach Phil Wingert. "He was the
other teams had to worry about, and he always
lltir top defensive player."
was the sense of surprise present with Jellen

In the past, Jellen has had a strong supporting cast.
Veterans Mike Lenczycki, Tom Horbacz, and Chris
Shenefield, will be lost to graduation, and Jellen will
be asked to pick up the slack even more next season.
"He is going to have to score again and set up
other people," said Wingert. "Other teams are going
to be really aware of him and try and take him out of
the game. But his style makes it difficult to take out
of the game. He gets as much satisfaction from an
assist as from a goal."
"There is no doubt defenses will be trying to defend
me more next year," said Jellen. "I will just have to
distribute the ball more. I'll work in the off season on
my one on one moves to beat people. If I attract two
or three defenders next year someone will have to be
open and I'll just distribute the ball."
Graduation will not leave Wingert's cupboard
totally bare. Along with Jellen, Ron Rainey, Phil
Joyce, Steve Maloney, and Brian Loy, all give
Wingert a nucleus he hopes can contend with Scranton
and Drew for the MAC championship.

■

Bo knows football and baseball. Denise knows
soccer, basketball, and softball.
Los Angeles and Chicago have Bo Jackson. But
Wilkes University has Denise Carson, the Beacon's
Lady Colonel of the Year.

•

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.ycoming 4-0.
1ead coach Addy
:o pitches. She di

they are ranked
1ve two game
l Region. Tho

PAUL JELLEN

Athlete #2: Denise Carson

By RAY OTT
Beacon Sports Edior

arr1or
le Hea

r

those of you who are unfamiliar with the
sports scene, Paul Jellen is the 6'4" skinny kid
bng blond hair who looks like he should be on
hes of California, surfing away.
d, he is the..star of the Wilkes University
~am and the Beacon's male athlete of the year.
think its a great honor being named athlete of
," said Jellen. "I think the year went very
Iset goals for myself and reached them for the

being only a second year player?
"I don't think it was a surprise to everyone, but he
might have surprised some people," said Wingert.
"He won't be able to do that next year. In the
tournaments we have been playing in since the seasons
end, he is still scoring. Opposing coaches are always
asking, Who is this guy ? Where did you get him ?
He's impressive."

Carson, a junior from Williamsport, has been a
star for the Colonels in basketball and softball for the
last three years. But this year she decided she needed
another hobby. Soccer it was.
"I joined soccer because I thought it would be a
good conditioner for the basketball season," said
Carson. "I went out because my friends encouraged me
a~d because I wanted to."
Carson played left half back and made the most of
the season, despite winning only one game. By the
time basketball season rolled around, she was in tip
top shape. Her statistics proved that.
She averaged 12 points and led the team with 81
assists. She also led the Lady Coldnels with 13
baskets from behind the three point arc.
"I like basketball the best," said Carson. "The
season last the longest and you are always active
because there is always something you have to do."
Carson is enthusiastic about the appointment of
Karen Haag as the new womens basketball coach, but
at the same time, sad to see Mary Jo Hromchak leave.
"I met the new coach once," said Carson. "She

was nice, I think she will help us a lot next season.
She seems to know what she is talking about."
"But I'm very upset that MJ is leaving. She was a
great coach and I could relate to her. But it took so
much of her time with her family."
Speaking of time, how does Carson balance her
academics and athletics?

Very well, thank you. The psychology and
elementary education major has maintained a
cumulative grade point average of 2.9.
"Being involved with all these sports helps me
manage my time better," said Carson. "You always
have a set schedule with your school work, classes and
practices."
Carson is currently hitting .300 for the softball
team. She has ten hits, seven stolen Mses, and eleven
runs scored while running the show from the behind
the plate.
"Denise is the type of player that shows
determination in her playing style and is aggresive but
controlled," said head softball coach Addy Malatesta.
"She has the ideal makeup of a high caliber
athlete. Her teamates have a great deal of respect for
her."
Malatesta has had the priveledge of both coaching
and watching Carson. She hasn't been disapointed in
either sense.
"I've seen her play soccer and basketball and she
always gives 100% to her coaches and teammates,"
said Malatesta. "She was everybodys athlete of the

vear."

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April 25, 1991

ilkes ... prepares for allnual spring festival
LENE MANGAN

Wilkes-Barre relies on Kings and Wilkes to
supply carnival-type entertainment for the
festival.

es University will take an active
the annual Cherry Blossom Festival
kid this weekend along the River

s.
hael J. Nolfe, Student Activities
tor at Wilkes, said the city of

"Since the community doesn't have that
many festivals during the academic year, we
hope Wilkes students will take advantage of
this opportunity and enjoy the spring
festival," he said.

Student Government is backing the
festival by offering funding towards each
organization's particular game or stand.
Money raised will benefit the individual
group involved.

Folk singers, the Meyers and G.A.R.
High School Jazz Bands and the LCC Choral
Ensemble are just part of the entertainment

to be presented during the two days.
According to Nolfe, Wilkes is well
represented at the festival, with more clubs
attending than in previous years.

"Many of the organizations from last
year signed up again because they had a great
time raising funds and meeting people at the
festival," said Nofle.

A first-hand look
■ Former

Congressman discusses
situation in the Middle East

By BRIAN MALINA
Assistant Feature Editor

THE BEACON/Dale Nat

YOUR CLASS - Sociology. Professor Michael Garr and students took advanof the limited sunshine this past Tuesday, holding class on the River Commons.
warmweather provided a refreshing break from the rain which prevailed for most

~eweek.

"What hath America wrought?"
These were the words former Illinois Congressman Paul Findley used
to describe America's involvement in the situation in the Middle East.
Findley told of the horrors he 'Vitnessed first hand during his recent
visits to Kuwait. He said Kuwait City had been changed from a sparkling
gem of a city to a bloody and black pile of ruin.
Findley, who considers himself almost 100% Arab, feels Israel is the
only true winner in the Persian Gulf War.
The war, Findley said, has created a new sympathy toward Israel in
the United States .
.Unfortunately, according to Findley, there will never be peace in the
Middle East as long as this sympathy continues.
The former Congressman stated that a demilitarized Middle East is the
only solution to peace, and as long as the United States continues to
support Israel's "expantionistic government;" there will be no hope for
peace in the regio1,1.
"Peace in the Middle East will be fought and won on the American
country side," said Findley."
In addition to being a former Congressman, Findley is also a best
selling author. His book, "They Dare to Speak Out: People and
Institutions Confront Israel's Lobby," spent nine weeks on The
Washington Post's best seller list, and is now in it's 10th printing.

perts made 'town meeting' a success
Dr. Goddard commented that
Gov. C~sey has done much for
improving
Pennsylvania's
ecological condition but there is
still a need for resource
management in the state.

Assistant News Editor
~n't litter, learn how the earth
and be careful of what you
oown your drain.
lbis was advice given by a
of environmental experts and
leaders in a televised town
gcelebrating Earth Day on
ynight in Stark 101.

Dr. Maurice Goddard

Representative Paul Kanjorski were
panel members along with
environmental experts, Dr. Eric
Ix. Maurice Goddard, former Barron, Penn State Earth System
tary of Pennsylvania's Science Professor , and Frances
ment of Environmental Flannigan, Director of the
rces (DER), and · State Chesapeake Bay Foundation.

Rep. Kanjorsisi reported our
area's landfill problem has decreased
slightly in magnitude within the
past year. Kanjorski attributed the
decrease in trash to mandatory
recycling.
Flannigan said that most
people fail to realize that trash and
toxins entering the Susquehanna

will end up in the Chesapeake Bay.
Dr. Barron reminded viewers
and audience members that actions
in our community affect the entire
planet.
Frank Andrews, ofWNEP-TV,
was moderator of the hour-long
event which was broadcast on
WVIA-TV.
The town meeting was a
culmination of a day-long
conference in celebration of Earth
Day '91. The conference featured a
variety of speakers, programs, and
entertainers.

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Colonels take out Aggies
"Young Guns" going strong

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PAGE2

Who's who?
■

League of Women Voters to hold Judicial Forum at Wilkes

By MISSY MARGIS
Beacon Assistant News Editor

It's that time of year again.
Time when May primary
candidates litter the landscape with
campaign signs. This year the
signs are
in excess,
with
seventeen candidates running for
Luzerne County Court of Common
Pleas Judge.
In an attempt to educate the
public, Wilkes University Pre-Law
Association and the Wilkes-Barre
Area League of Women's Voters are
co-sponsoring a Judicial Forum on
May 1 at 7 p.m. in the Dorothy
Dickson Darte Center for
Performing Arts.
Elaine Tweedy, President of the
Wilkes-Barre Area League of
Women Voters and Christopher

Jane Elmes-Crahall
Breiseth, Wilkes University
president, will offer opening and
closing remarks, respectively.
Jane Elmes-Crahall, Wilkes
Professor of Communications and
member of the League of Women
Voters, and Al Mueller, a senior
communications major and
president of the Wilkes Pre-Law

Candidates will be given a
time limit of 2 1/2 minutes to
answer the questions of
qualifications: Why do you wish to
become a common pleas judge?
What trial experience do you have?
What special strengths do you
possess that qualify you for judge?
In addition,
two questions
will be drawn by lottery providing
a variety of questions and
information. Candidates will be
given 1 1/2 minutes to answer the
lottery questions.

Association, will co-moderate the
event.
"This is ~xcellent experience
for Al Mueller and a true test of
poise," said Elmes-Crahall.
Elmes-Crahall also said this
will be the only non-partisan forum
before the primary on May 7.
The large number of judicial
candidates is making it difficult for
voters to keep track of who's who.
"It will be interesting to see
how the seventeen candidates try to
distinguish themselves from each
other," said Elmes-Crahall.
According to Elmes-Crahall,
the biggest problem in organizing
the event was setting a time limit
on the candidates answers.
"Jane and I will try to keep the
forum to a dull roar ," Mueller
added.

Wilkes Office of Public Relations

The lottery questions were
formulated by Dr. Bruce Auerbach,
political science professor; Tom
Bigler, Wilkes Professor of
Communications ; Lesa Gelb,
Esq.,
League
member;
Elmes-Crahall and Mueller.

.G. elections 1,1
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d Gina Lupin

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Channel 28 News Anchor
Keith Martin was keynote speaker
for 5th annual Wilkes University
High School Editor's Conference·
held recently in the Dorothy
Dickson · Darte Center for the
Performing Arts. He addressed more
than 40 area high school newspaper
editors at the annual conference
sponsored by The Beacon, and the
University Admissions Office.

THE BEACON/Dale Nat

BREAKERS - Local rugby club, the Wilkes-Barre
Breakers scrimage at Kirby Park this week. The Breakers
are made up primarily' of V'{ilkes' and King's students.

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Other speaker1&gt; ,ncluded Paul
Golias, managing editor of the
Citizen's Voice, talking about
career opportunities in journalism;
Tom Moran, . professor of
Communications at Wilkes,
speaking about the importance of
high school newspapers; Edward
Ackerman, professor of Journalism
at Luzerne County Community
College, telling the students about
the realities of !if@ as a journalist;
and Marc Davis, Assistant Director
of Public Relations at Wilkes
discussing public relations and the
media as a career.

Friday

Wind Ensemble Concert, 8:15 p.m.,
CPA
Golf - King's, 1 p.m.

■

PROFESSIONAL OUTLOOK - Shown at the Hi
Editor's Conference are from left, John Chwalek, Assista
Admissions; Keith Martin, WBRE-TV News Anchor; T
Professor of Communications; and Paul Golias, Manag·
The Citizen's Voice.

Saturday

MCAT Test
Baseball - Dickinson (DH)
Softball - Messiah (DH), 1 p.m.

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Monday
Allentown, 4 p.r

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PAGE 3

Brady bill likely to pass
■

House Judiciary Committee approves
gun control bill by a 2-1 margin

By NORM BREWER
Apple College Information Network

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- S.G. elections will be heidtodayin Stark Lobbi
cafeteria. Candidates for president indudeTom
nand Gina Lupini.

WASHING TON
The
approval Tuesday of a seven-day
waiting period to buy a handgun by a 2-1 margin in the House
fudiciary Committee - signaled
likely passage when the bill comes
before the full House early next
month.
Six Republicans who had
opposed the bill in 1988, when the
House narrowly rejected it, voted
with 17 Democrats, approving the
measure 23-11.
"I believe Congress is on the
verge of transforming public
opinion into public policy," Rep.
Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., said.
He cited polls showing strong
support for curbing handgun sales
and "disgust with the bloody
violence in our streets."
He said Speaker Thomas
Foley, D-Wash., has promised
House consideration May 7 or 8.
The Senate also could take up a
crime-control package next month
that includes a handgun waiting
period.

Opponents of the Brady bill named for former White House
press secretary James Brady, who
was wounded with President Reagan
in 1981 - had complained that
police could block a sale by
refusing to check whether a
prospective gun buyer had a
criminal record.
To rectify this, the panel
accepted a Schumer amendment that
gun dealers keep evidence - a
certified mail receipt would suffice
- that police were notified of a
pending sale. If police don't move
to block the sale within seven days,
it could go through.
Turned down, also 23-11, was
an alternative bill offered by Rep.
Harley Staggers Jr., D-W.Va., to
require states to set up computerized
checks of criminal records by gun
dealers at "point of sale."
"We can do in seven minutes
what can be done in seven days," he
said, explaining that it takes much
longer than a week to do a thorough
background check, including
fingerprint records.

But supporters of the Brady bill
said most states were years - and
perhaps millions of dollars - away
from having criminal records on
computer.
Rep. James Sensenbrenner,
R-Wis., said that whatever the
shortcomings of the Brady bill, it
would give local police time to
head off handgun sales to not only
ex-convicts but persons with
histories of mental illness or drug
abuse.
Of such sales, he said: "There's
a concern among the people. Let
there be a concern in Congress."
Opponents also charged the
Brady bill would prevent
law-abiding citizens - whose lives
may be threatened - from quickly
buying a handgun while criminals
could easily buy guns through
illegal channels.
"The Brady bill is like a gun
without a trigger," said Rep. Lamar
Smith, R-Texas. "It may look good
on the wall but it doesn't work."
(Norm Brewer writes for
Gannett News Service.)

Regional consortium designed
International Open House scheduled
to give seniors an 'extra boost'
By COLETTE SIMONE
Beacon Staff Writer

Seniors interested in obtaining
employment after leaving the
sheltered Wilkes environment, take
notice.
Wilkes University, in
cooperation with eleven other
colleges and universities, will
sponsor a job fair next Thursday,
May 2nd from lOa.m. to 4:30p.m.
at the Montage Ski Lodge,
Scranton.
Representatives from 55
organizations, including state and
federal government agencies and
local and national companies, will
be present to accept resumes and
conduct preliminary interviews.
Dorothy Price, Wilkes Career
Services Coordinator believes this
year's job fair will be particularly_

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beneficial, given the current state of
the job marke~
"The Career Fair will give
graduating seniors an extra boost,
since the economy is so bad," said
Price.
The fair is sponsored by the
Northeastern Pennsylvania College
Consortium, a
coalition of
regional colleges and universities
which includes Bloomsburg,
Bucknell, Misericordia, East
Stroudsburg, King's, Lock Haven,
Lycoming, Mansfield, Marywood,
Susquehanna, Scranton, and, for the
first time, Wilkes.
Current seniors and alumni of
participating schools may
participate, but must obtain a ticket
by registering at the Career Services
Office. Students without tickets
will not be admitted.

Tuesday

CC Meeting, 11 :45 a.m.
Bio Club Meeting, 11 a.m.

■

Wilkes Office of Public Relations

professions within the international
market. Several members of the
Wilkes faculty who are experts in
special cultural areas will share
their knowledge.

Wilkes University will host the
first International Studies Open
HouseonSaturday,April 27. High
school students interested in business, government, economics,
Dr. Walter Karpinich, Director
politics or language in any one of of the Wilkes Study Abroad Proseveral cultural . areas including gram will discuss the arrangements
A~ia, Commilnist Societies, Third . for a summer, semester or full year
WorldorWesternEuropeareurged abroad during a student's underto attend.
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Wednesday

Deadline for Receipt of 1991-1992
PHEAA Grant Application Harrisburg
and Wilkes Financial Aid Application Financial Aid Office
SG Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
Baseball - King's
Men's Tennis - Scranton, 3 p.m.

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Thursday

Faculty Meeting, 11 a.m., SLC 101
BACCHUS Meeting, 11 a.m.
IRHC Meeting, 11 :15 a.m.
WUPB Meeting, 11: 30 a.m.

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Give with al
.your heart

A FAIRYTALE

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oney is something everyone needs. Wilkes
is no exception. Tuition has always been a
students/parents, but with the recently ann
tuition increase (the largest tuition increase in Wilkes
could make it even harder to pay for an education at
just doesn't seem fair that we, as a school with a
of middle class students, have to pay these
amounts. Also, this year, after almost 20 years,
class is asking the graduating students for $100 as a
the graduating class. Isn't enough enough? It j
seem to add up, or does it?

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Support the gay community
Dear editor:
An incident that occurred on campus
during the spring semester has been recently
been brought to my attention. Apparently,
two women in Evans Hall were engaged in an
intimate relationship. Certain people found
out about it, some boys with a camcorder
"exposed" lesbianism on campus. One of the
women dropped out of Wilkes to avoid further
scandal, while the other decided to stay. My
kudos go to her for deciding to stick it out.
I am writing to urge the Wilkes
community to start a gay/lesbian support
group on campus. This has been a need for
the campus for some time now. As we all
should know, one out of every ten people are
homosexual. The Wyoming Valley is no
exception. Wilkes needs to come out of the
dark ages and provide a safe, supportive
environment for its homosexual students.
As a lesbian, I had little support at
Wilkes, save for a few wonderful friends and
Mark Sowcek. It was very hard for me to
v.:.lidate my feelings when there was no
common ground for me to meet other lesbians
and talk about who we were. Most of the
women I had relationships with were from
colleges that had support services on campus.
They were strong and helped me understand
my love for women because they ~ere gett~ng
direction and validation from their respective
campuses.

I met my current partner at Wilkes my
senior year. We have been together for almost
three years. We are proud of our relationship
and often wonder how we ever met,
considering the homophobic atmosphere at
Wilkes. We are "out" to family, friends, and
co-workers.
I would be happy to correspond with
anyone who is having concerns about his/her
sexuality. I would also try my best to donate
funds, though small on my salary, to start and
maintain such group.
Perhaps Wilkes could even put this letter
in the Quarterly to solicit funds and other
support, confidentially if need be. I know
quite a few gay/lesbian alumni who would
stand behind this idea.
It sickens me that we are still being
oppressed at Wilkes. This is the age of AIDS,
and the concerns with thi~ disease are ones of
life and death.
I am currently far away, but I visit the
East Coast about once a year. If anyone ever
wants someone to come and speak about
being gay, I would be honored to stop in and
talk with all who are interested.
I had many wonderful experiences at
Wilkes and do not regret my choice to attend.
I only wish I had been sure enough and stro~g
enough to demand a gay/lesbian support/social
club be formed.
Sincerely,
K.M. Supper

According to Wanda Willis, Assistant Di
Wilkes Capital Campaign and Bernadette Fornicola,
Annual Giving, it costs more money to run this sc
most understand. The Wilkes University Annual
.Gifts reported' that the revenue fund for the Fiscal Y
May 31, 1990, was broken down to:
- 70.2% from Tuition and Fees
- 15.8% from Auxiliary Enterprises (such as an
group renting the Marts Center for its own use.)
- 7 .3% from Private Gifts
- 2.9&amp; from State Grants
- 2.2% from Endowment Income
- 1.3% from Other Sources
- 0.3% from Federal Grants
Both explained that these extra revenues, aside
tuition, are what keep the tuition from becomings· ·
League costs.
Also, people don't realize all the little things
pays for through the revenue budget. For example, a
chalk may seem unimportant, but several pieces
classroom in Stark Leaming Center, Kirby Hall, and
can amount to a considerable amount. Also, did an
that every time a light is turned on, a building is
cooled, or the grass is cut, it is coming out of the
budget.
By now, some of you may be thinking that
"influx" of students, tuition should drop. Actually,
many new students are added to the population, a new
member has to be hired, creating a new salary to be ·
Willis and Fornicola both stressed the
contributions like the senior gift are what help keep
down. Believe it or not, the school has been trying to
tuition down for the past few years. This policy
forever, unfortunately. A tuition hike is sometimes
After five years, the contributions will have mul ·
considerable sum. For example, if..200 members of the
contribute by the guide sent to them in the mail, the total
$20,000 (Hopefully it will be more). With this
hopefully, the class of 1991 will give the students au
Class of 1991, help out the younger gene
students. With your help costs may be kept do
therefore affect the tuition. Support your school, even
you are leaving it.

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ALLpower jn the dishroom and bakeshop . Because of
function we had 1\0 choice but to use styrofoam plates
~lastic knives, forks and spoons to serve dinner. As I am
you are aware, Monday was Earth Day and I know there
lot of concern that we used styrofoam and plastic during
y dinner and Tuesday breakfast. This was not our
·on but under the circumstances we were left with no
ch~ice. I wish to apologize for any hard feelings or
eniences it may have caused.
,
is the intention of the university to construct a new
min the future. Until this happens we may have more
ems causing us to use disposable dinnerware. If
ms' do occur, I ask that you bear with us until the
is corrected.
The staff and I are dedicated to g1vmg you the best
ble food service for your money. There are times,
eless, when we are forced to do things a little bit out of
dinary. When this happens and yo~ wish _to q_uestion
,just ask and we will be happy to exp lam the situation.

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Protect everyone involved

Nachman, the editor of the New York Post "If she wants
to drive to Miami and buy a blouse, I don't think it's fair
Respectfully,
that she hands the sales clerk a credit card and is asked
Denny Drezek
what it was like to be allegedly raped by a Kennedy."
WASHINGTON
News
organizations
have
for
Director of Dining Services
Nachman, whose paper has repeatedly identified
years refused to make public the names of rape victims,
a policy grounded in good intentions but which suffers Smith as the suspect in this case, expressed no concern
from faulty logic.
about how such notoriety migtit affect his next trip to the
To accomplish this noble goal, they have had to mall.
Even the stCYlgy New York Times made the break
extend their grant of protection to all who claim to be
victims of sexual assault, since there is virtually no way - albeit temporary - from its policy of not naming
V✓ilkes
to make a determination of fact until justice has run its women who claim to have been raped.
course.
"Once her name has
RaJtd as a First Class newspaper with one mark of distinction
The result is a situbecome a household word,
by th, Associated Colltgial, Press
ation in which those who
then however we may feel
OPINION
about her privacy, it's no
charge rape go nameless
while the accused have
longer in our hands," a
by~
VOL. 43 NO. 20 APRIL 25, 1991
their
names
plastered
on
Times editor said, signal1
the pages of newspapers
ing that the paper is about
Dewayne Wickham
and broadcasted by rato do the right thing - for
1990-91 EDITORIAL STAFF
dio and television stathe wrong reason.
tions,
long
before
a
court
Rape is an ugly crime,
Apple College Information
JEFFREY C. LoBALBO
decides
their
guilt
or
inthe
punishment
for which
EDITOR - IN - CHIEF
Network
nocence.
ought to be public castraThe oft-stated goal
tion, or worse. But before
VAUGHN A. SHINKUS .•..:NEWS EDITOR
of this policy is to safewesharpentheknives,let's
MISSY MARGIS ..•.. ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR
guard
rape
victims
from
public
humiliation.
But
since
the
remember
that
in
our
criminal
justice system, people are
MARLENE MANGAN ... ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR
judgment
of
whether
a
rape
has
occurred
must
ultimately
supposed
to
be
presumed
innocent
until proved guilty.
ANDREA SIL VI ..... FEAT URE EDITOR
be made by a jury, news organizations that reveal the
News organizations that profess to "protect rape
AR0LYN DOUGLAS ... ASSISTANT FEATURE EDITOR
names of the accused while withholding the identity of victims" by refusing to reveal the identities of those who
BRIAN MALINA ... ASSISTANT FEATURE EDITOR
their accusers pre-empt that process. Such a practice claim to have been sexually assaulted cast a giant shadow
RAY OTT ...•• SPORTS EDITOR
presumes the victimization of the accusers, and by exten- upon the accused.
NICOLETTE YEVICH .•••SPORTS LAYOUT
Reason suggests that if the media·, s practice of
sion, the guilt of those accused.
JOHN McLAUGHLIN ••••• COPY EDITOR
On
Tuesday,
~chael
Gartner,
president
of
NBC
hiding
the identity of the accuser continues, it also ought
DALE NAT ..... PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR
News, broke ranks with the people who cling to this to be extended to those charged with rape. By so doing,
CATHY SLEBODNIK •..•. ADVERTISING MANAGER
troubling practice. He allowed the network's nightly media organizations can report on such alleged crimes
MARYANN BOBKOWSKI•.. ADVERTISING ASSISTANT
newscast to name and broadcast a picture of the Palm without a show of malice toward either party.
TOM OBRZUT .•..• BUSINESS MANAGER
Beach, Fla., woman who says she was raped by William
Ironically, while media organizations across this
Kennedy
Smith,
a-nephew
of
Sen.
Edward
Kennedy,
Dnation
hide the identity of the woman who accuses Smith
MR. TOM BIGLER ...•. ADVISOR
Mass.
of rape, she has become something of a minor celebrity
For days now, the lawyer and friends of the woman in Palm Beach.
RIBUTING WRITERS: Colette Simone, Dave Petty
(I'd name her but Gannett News Service doesn't want to),
Reporters have been camping outside her home for
have been giving reporters her version of what happened days and her identity is well known to people in that posh
EDITORIAL POLICY
the night she accompanied Smith to the oceanside com- community where her friends, employer and just about
EDITORIAL REPRESENTS THE COLLECTIVE VIEW OF pound of the Kennedy family.
everyone else knows every detail of what she says she's
BEACON EDITORIAL STAFF. ALL OTHER VIEWS ARE
They've even come follth to explain why the woman been through.
EOFTHE INDIVIDUAL WRITER. LETTERS TO THE EDI- took several items of value from the home moments after
Michael Gartner is right. The job of journalists is to
AREWELCOMED. ALL LETTERS MUST BE SIGNED, AND she claims to have been raped. (It was to prove that she inform people, not censor the news.
was there, we are told.)
WILL NOT BE WITHHELD.
(DeWayne Wickham writes for Gannett News SerGartner's action drew this response from Jerry vice.)

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Inspector was a 'generally' good sho
By DA VE PETTY
Special to the Beacon

different setting by a simple rotation of a
section of the stage. This effect was just a
part of that "Swansonmagic" which was also
evident in the production of Blue Window.
I would now try to give a summary of the
plot, however, those familiar with the likes of
Russian authors and playwrights, will tell you
how they love to write on and on and on ...
To give those who couldn't find three
hours out of their schedules to see this
production an idea of what they missed, The
Inspector General tells the tale of corrupt
officials, bribery, and mistaken identity while
cleverly pacing itself toward an amusing final
scene in which justice is served on an icy
platter of realized misconception.

As I entered the theater Sunday afternoon,
I began to realize that I was in store for a
perspective of Wilkes theater that I was
unaccustomed to. After a brief visit to the
ticket booth, I mounted the staircase which led
to the entrance of the theater.
It was then that I was directed to follow
the staircase down through the theater to find a
seat ... on stage! The stage of the Dorothy
Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts
had been transformed into a pseudo
"black-box" theater for Wilkes Department of
Music, Theater, and Dance'.s production of
Nikolai Gogol's The Inspector General.
My immediate response to this unfamiliar
Senior theater major Dave Zimmerman,
setting was one of awe. Wilkes' most recent who portrayed the town's mayor, gave a "two
addition to its growing theater staff, John thumbs up" performance as he used his ability
Farley Swanson, along with his production to interpret a script to create a character who
crew, had been, for the last month or so, was both cleverly conniving and totally
creating a masterpiece.
oblivious to the cunning of Khlyestakov.
Junior Paul Winarski, as Khlyestakov,
Swanson's design of a small Russian turned in an equally fine performance as he
village "300 miles from anywhere important" cunningly acquired significant sums of money
seemed, to me, realistic enough to question from the greater part of the cast.
why I hadn't noticed the autumn chill as I was
Other notable performances were given by
part of this environment.
James (ouch! that had to hurt) Evans, Karen
I believe it was safe to say that those Jordan, Frank Spencer, and Tommy Pearce.
around me, as well as myself, were compelled Although I was severely annoyed by the
to voice an "oooh!" as each scene break spastic idiosyncrasies of Don Simion's
allowed for the actors to create their magic in a character, I feel it is worthy of mention

Bob

J
A TOAST- This past weekend's production w~ a huge

because Gogol's character Luka Lukitch seems to req
turbulence.
Under the direction of SUNY Binghamton
Lavarnway, the cast plowed through the incredibl
production with very few problems.
,
One exception to this was the opertfog sequen
play in which the audience was subjected to a dismal
:small town poverty in 1830's Russia and then was
immediately lighten up with the opening comedic seq
the play.
Upon "inspection," a "generally" good effort was
by cast and crew.

Comedy 'In All Seriousness'

Ily ANDREA SIL VI
Beacon Feature Editor

There will be absolutely no
'seriousness' allowed this weekend
at Rumours.
The Comedy Troupe In All
Seriousness will be bringing their
unique brand of comedy to Wilkes'
nightclub Friday evening at 8 p.m.
The
troupe
has
been
performing thejr hilarious routines
throughout the U.S. for audiences
of all ages.
They have most
recently performed at universities
and colleges like Notre Dame, Kent
St~te, and Penn State at Behrend.
Their unusual live performance
mixes skits, commercials, song
parodies,
stand-up
and
improvisational methods.
The
troupe also conducts workshops
which
offer
instruction
in
improvisational
techniques
to
inspire self-confidence in students.
In All Seriousness includes
the vast talents of Sue Berthold, a
comedienne and musician from
Cleveland, OH.; Bill De Lozier, a
character master from Buffalo, NY.;
Jim Gandolfo, an actor and
accomplished streetmime from
Brooklyn, NY.; Jane Harrington, a

top-notch comedienne and smger
from
Albion,
PA.; _ Mike
Kohlmiller, the troupe's "financial
genius" from Erie, PA.; John
Stockhausen, a professional dancer
from Pittsburgh, PA.; and Mark
Tanenbaum,
a
dancer,
choreographer, and professional
auctioneer from Erie, PA.
According to Nicolette Yevich,
Programming
Board
Novelty
Chairperson, the comedy troupe's
appearance at Wilkes will be a

perform Friday night in Rumours.

welcome change in entertainment
for the University.
"There has never been a
comedy troupe here at Wilkes since
I have been here, Yevich said,
"They've gone over big at other
schools and I am ·really anxious to
see how they go over with the
students here."

If you're
serious about
comedy, then In All Seriousness is
an act you won't want to miss.

KhietHui
Senior
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25, 1991

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hat environmental issue do you feel is
ost threatening and what should be done?

Junior
Oil spills have greatly affected our
environment. More stringent
federal regulations should be applied
to crude oil shipments.

Erik Redding
Freshman
Pollution of the oceans is a major
proble{Il. We need to stop ocean
dumping.

Mario Garriga
Senior
Waste pollution in our rivers and
especially all of the toxic mine
sludge in the Susquehanna are
major problems. The federal
government should contribute
money to help clean up the rivers.

Jay Kurowsky
Sophomore ·
Acid rain is a major problem. We
need stricter controls on coalburning power plants.

ng sequence
to a dismal
i then was
omedic seq

Ward Wilcox
Junior
Destruction of the rain forests is a
serious threat. We need to teach the
natives how to live in harmony
with the forest.

Khiet Huynh
Senior
We're running out of space in the
landfills. People shou!j be better
educated as far as recycling go.;s,
and they should become more
responsible and conserve whenever
possible.

Tom Wittman and Bill
Hanigan
Junior and Senior
The oceans are a disgrace. We need
stricter fines and penalties for ocean
dumping.

Chris Fusco
Junior
The ozone layer is a problem, and
because the rain forests are being
destroyed, it's becoming an even
bigger problem.

Jim Stowell
Sophomore
Non-biodegradable diapers should be
replaced with cloth diapers.

Karen Balzarotti
Sophomore
The oil spills are a big problem and
more work should be done in
reconstructing the oil tankers.

Nicole J,&gt;hillips
Junior
Acid rain has become a primary
concern. The government needs to
implement stronger emission
control standards.

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The new face of prime-ti
By JEFFERSON GRAHAM
Apple College Information
Network

Fox.

"The bottom line is green - if
you can make money, Hollywood
doesn't care if you 're white, black
or purple."
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. -For
In an era of declining network
Cheech Marin of the comedy duo
viewership, blacks watch more TV
Cheech &amp; Chong, watching primethan any other group, another reatime network television is a strange
son networks are rushing to serve
experience. that audience. In a November
"There's not one Latino
study, Nielsen said blacks watched
show," he said. "I feel cheated. It's
72 hours a week in November, 49
like looking out in the country and
percent more than all other groups.
saying these people don't exist."
In the works:
That is starting to change.
Cleveland City Limits
Marin is producing "Culture
(ABC): The cartoon antics of
Clash," a pilot for Fox about three
Arsenio Hall's fictional brother,
Hispanic performers struggling to
rapper Chunky A. If ABC buys the
make it in Hollywood.
show, it will be TV's first primeHe's not the only producer
time black cartoon. Voices include
seeking to open the airwaves to
"In
Living Color's" David Alan
multicultural programming. Some
Grier as Chunky, "A Different
13 pilots bought by the four netWorld's" Cree Summer and "Good
works for next season reflect
Times" Esther Rolle and John
Latino, black and Native American
Amos.
Indian characters and points of
- The Coltons (ABC): A
view.
With the breakthrough success , "MacGyver" spinoff about a family
of bounty hunters. If picked up,
of Fox's "In Living Color," a black
said executive producer Steve
variety show; "The Arsenio Hall
Downing, it would be the "first
Show," a talk show that spotlights
hour black action/adventure
black culture; and "Family Matshow." The pilot, starring Della
ters," a sitcom hit this season, it has
Reese and Cleavon Little, airs in
become clear to network programmers that shows spotlighting mi"MacGyver's" Monday 8 p.m. slot
norities ·a re good business.
May 20.
"Blacks are not just entering,
• - The Wayneheads (Fox): "In
but succeeding in different areas,"
Living Color's" Damon Wayans is
said Damon Wayans, who stars in
the brains behind the clay-animated
"Color" and is producing the new
series about a family with big
clay-animated "Wayneheads" for
heads, based on bedtime stories

you start crying "
Wolves" rip-off, the~
say they started develOIIUI
- Lhe story of Native
Montana in 1826 movie came out
- Fil Fly
Joshua Brand and
producers of CBS' "N
posure," tackle the civil
the story of a white
trict attorney and his b
- Diva (CBS): S
ducer Quincy Jones,
producer of NBC's
Prince of Bel-Air;· is
sitcom about a four-girl
group trying to make iL
- Fresher Pastures
Debbie Allen stars as an
mother who packs up her
and moves back to her
town. Hugh Wilson
Place," "WKRP In Cine
executive producer.
While every net
developing shows with
viewpoin~. Fox - home
Living Color" - has the
"We are in terestcd II
things a little different and
breaking here," said Fox
ment chief Peter Chemin.
degree which minorities
under-represented on 1V
fertile territory."

(Jefferson Graham
USA TODAY.)

Memorial concert
The Wilkes faculty will honor
the late Anne Liva, professor
emerita, with a memorial concert
on Saturday, April 27, at 8:15 p.m.

Juilliard School of Music, he has
won both international and national
competitions. In 1989, Deas made
his debut with the Philadelphia
Orchestra.
Mrs. Liva died last s_ummer
Min Soo Chang is a graduate
following a lengthy illness. She of the Juilliard School of Music and
had served
a member of the Temple University, where he
music faculty at Willces until the received his D.M.A. degree. Chang
time of her death. In addition to her . has been a member of the Wilkes
many years of dedication to Wilkes, faculty since January, 1990, and
Liva also taught hundreds of private serves as director of the University
students at her studio in Scranton.
Orchestra,
violin
and
viola
The memorial concert will, be instructor, and instructor in stringheld in ihe Darte Center. Faculty methods and conducting classes.
members performing in the concert_
are pianist Thomas Hrynkiw (a
Brubaker also joined the
former student of Liva's), bass- Wilkes faculty in 1990. A graduate
baritone Kevin Deas, violinist Min of Oberlin College and Kent State
Soo Chang, and cellist Peter University, he has performed as
Brubaker.
concerto soloist, solo recitalist,
chamber musician, and orchestral
Hrynki w has been on the musician throughout the U.S.
Brubaker is also on the faculty
faculty at Wilkes since 1986. A
the
Wilkes
Community
graduate of Wilkes College, he of
furthured his studies at the Conservatory, the Encore Summer
Manhattan School of Music, where Music Camp, and he is a member
he received his M.M. degree in of the Wildflower Trio and the
piano performance.
Pennsylvania
Northeastern
A winner of competitions on Philharmonic.
the national and international
levels, Hrynkiw has performed as
In
addition
to
solo
soloist, chamber musician, and performances by Hrynkiw and Deas,
the Wilkes Faculty Trio, comprised
accompanist throughout the world.
Deas joined the Wilkes faculty of Chang, Brubaker, and Hrynkiw,
this past fall. A graduate of the will make its debut performance.

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panels
mounted
on
three
lightweight displays. Each panel
examines a particular set of rights,
and illustrates it with the text of the
relevant amendments, captioned
photographs, and quotations by
statesmen who have helped shape
the Bill of Rights.

One of the most important
ents ever written, the Bill of
~. will be brought to life in a
new exhibit presented by the
lvania Humanities Council.
The title of the exhibit, "To
e
These * Rights,"
Accompanying the exhibit is a
emorates
the
200th specially prepared User's Guide
·irsary of the Bill of Rights. which develops the themes in
display will run at the Eugene greater detail.
Farley Library on the Wilkes
The guide is eighty-four pages
usfrom April 26 through May in length and features historical
essays, lesson plans for secondary
The exhibit consists of twelve school teachers, a bibliography, a

filmography, and suggestions for recognized
by
the
national
librarians.
commission on the Bicentennial of
According to PHC Executive the United States Constitution and
Director Craig Eisendrath, "This has received acclaim from civic and
document has contemporary, as -educational leaders.
well as historical, significance, and
we hope that this Bill of Rights
Ernest Boyer, president of the
exhibit will stimulate consideration Carnegie Endowment for the
for the values and freedoms Advancement of Teaching, noted
preserved by it."
that the display "offers all
Americans - young and old - a
The concept and format of the unique opportunity to appreciate
exhibit is based on a highly more fully the history and
successful similar display on the importance of our nation's Bill of
Constitution which was distributed Rights protections."
nationwide in 1987.
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Council, founded in 1972, serves as
the state's affiliate of the National
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PHC provides grant, resources and
special programs in the humanities
for Pennsylvania's adult out-ofschool public.
Dr. Christopher Breiseth,
President of Wilkes, is currently
serving a one-year term as chair of
the Council.
Other programs which the
PHC has instituted regarding the
Bill of Rights include reading and
discussion groups, lectures, and
teacher in-service courses.

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uently presents world prem~eres of new
positions. This particular concert will
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The first work on the program will be a
iere of a composition by Wilkes student
d Kratz. The work is a solo for flute and
be performed by flutist Lisa Piimatic.
Another first-time performance will be a
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its Discontents." All members of the
emble will perfonn in this piece, which is
red for two speaking choirs and
ussion. .
The next work on the f,mgram was
mposed in 1964 by Pauline Oliveros.
titled "Sound Patterns," the composition
es a choir to create the effect of
temporary electronic music.
A work by Daniel Goode, composed in
9~0, for wind, percussion, basses, guitar:;,
dpiano, "Wind Symphony," will follow.
e work incorporates pulse pattern
'nimalism. The program will conclude with
mpositions by John Cage and Robert
hley.
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Corbett is definitely i~ 'love' with tennis
When Spencer Corbett was five years old, he didn't sit
in front of the television set and watch The Teenage Ninja
Turtles or play Nintendo games.
This young buck picked up his racket and played,
hitting the ball at his summer house in upstate New York.
When he was seven, Corbett began his annual trek to
the United States Open in Flushing Medows, New York. He
has yet to miss one since that day.
Corbett has also watched the Virginia Slims
Tournament in Madison Square Garden, thanks to a little
nepotism.
His father, William, was the public relations director of
the event.
The fact that Corbett's high school in Floral Park, Long
Island, didn't have a tennis team didn't stop him from
playing. He just played in U.S. Tennis Association
tournaments.
Spencer Corbett is a tennis junkie. He can't get
enough, whether he is playing or watching.
That probably explains why Corbett is the only senior
on this years mens tennis team.
How else could you explain his unyeilding commitment
to a team that picked up its first conference win in four years .
earlier this month against Lycoming?
"I've always loved tennis but I never thought I would be a pro or anything," said Corbett. 'Tm just happy to play at
the college level."
CorbeJt, the Colonels number four player, is having a
pretty successful year. His record stands at 7-9.
Head tennis coach Greg Burton wishes he had a couple
of Corbett clones.
"Spencer is real steady, he plays within himself," said

number five, will also return.
"I think we have a pretty solid group,"
"We are slowly building."

Burton. "He makes his opponent work for every point. I
wish we could get more guys to play like him."
The Colonels two wins this year doubled last years
total. Corbett sees this is a step in the right direction.
"I think the team will do pretty well next year," said
Corbett. "I would like to see them win. We could've had
another win this year but our match with Juniata was rained
out."

Burton is currently in the process of recruiting,
has been tough with his double duty of assistant ~
coach.
"We are currently talking with some kids," said
"If we could get them we would have a strong team.
won't tum around over night, but if we are .500 next
will be happy."
And could you imagine how happy Burton would
one of those recruits turns out to be a Spencer Corbett

Corbett will team with freshman Darren Micheal, the
number six singles player, at next months Middle Atlantic
Championship. The two have yet to win, but Corbett is not
discouraged.
"We just started playing together, so if we get a couple
more matches in we could improve," said Corbett. "Darren
is a really good player, and this will be my last match on the
college level, so I'll be aggresive and give it my all."
The MAC Championships will be Corbett's last
performance, but the rest of the squad will be back.
Doug Meade and Jerry Matteo, the teams current
number one and two players, will return.
Doug Greaser, at number three, and Steve Karch, at

Wilkes-Barre Rocket lands in Toront
By RICK BOZICH
Apple College Information
Network
Before Raghib Ismail snatched
the nickname "Rocket" outright,
there was this rocket-armed quarterback from West Virginia who
rolled into the 1989 college football
season as the frontrunner in the
Reisman Trophy race. His name
was ... errr ... uhhh ... welllll.
Sergeant Harris? No. Phil
Harris? Almost. Harrison Ford?
Get serious.
Major Harris. That's right,
isn't it? Major Harris. Sure.
Whatever happened to Major Harris? What team will he lead to the
Super Bowl next fall?
Icalledthesportsinformation
office at West Virginia to ask about
Harris, the guy who led the Mountaineers to within one game of the
national title in 1988. Then I remembered he had left school one
year early to play professional football, in Canada, I believe.
Where is Major Harris playing
football today?
"That's a good question," the
voice from West Virginia said. "Let

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me check on that."
Somebody put me on hold.
"He's playing for British Columbia in the Canadian Football
League. He's a backup to Doug
Flutie."
Would somebody please get
word to Rocket Ismail that by
signing with the Torontc
:ronauts - correction: Argonauts he is about to enter football's answer to the FBI Witness Protection
Program? The CFL is where you go
when you need to disappear for a
while.
You can ask Harris or Doug
Flu tie or Tony Rice or Vince Ferragamo - after a team of private
investigators finds them. You've
probably forgotten that before
Warren Moon joined the Houston
Oilers, he quarterbacked in the
CFL. That's OK. Warren has forgotten, too.
The eight-team CFL is such a
big thing in Canada that it does not
have a team in Montreal, which
would be the equivalent of the
National Football League not having a team in Los Angeles.
The CFL is such a big thing in
Toronto that the Argonauts rarely

fill The SkyDome, their home stadium, the same place the Toronto
Blue Jays filled 58 consecutive
times for baseball.
For a guy who thrilled us with
the marvelous things he did with
punts, Rocket sure fumbled this
one, turning down a chance to play
with the Dallas Cowboys to head
for Canada. Notre Dame featured
Rocket as a big-play specialist, but
the little guy ran this one back to the
wrong end zone.
Dollar for dollar, there's no
doubt the Toronto contract delivers
more guaranteed money. It is as
much as $18 million according to
some reports, along with other
perks that could push the total fouryearpackage to $26.2 million. And,
maybe the pass-oriented CFL, with
its wider field and deeper end zone,
is structured perfectly for Ismail's
skills.
And there's the talk that the
Rocket is the guy who will energize
the CFL. Doesn't that sound
strang&lt;'1y sim ilar to the talk that
Pele would make soccer an American pastime, that Herschel Walker
would guarantee the success of the
United States Football League and

that Danny Ferry would lead ' an
exodus of American collegians to
the Italian professional basketball
league?
Sorry. Rocket had a chance to
be more than just another guy
who' II hold the record for the most
lucrative contract in sports for the
next 15 minutes (see Joe Montana,
Jose Canseco, Patrick Ewing, Roger Clemens and assorted others for
details.) He could have pursued
Jerry Rice for the title of No. 1
game-breaker. Rocket always
hinted that his talent was special at
Notre Dame, but he could have
confirmed it with the Cowboys.
And if money and fame are

the Orange Bowl last January
said the Rocket had the "[
functional football speed" he
seen. Whathemeantishehadne
seen a player elude tacklers so
ily.
Sure, the Dallas Cowboys
fered Ismail only a reported
million for 1991 or $9 million
five years. But Dallas is a
place to play professional foo
Finances would have never heal
worry for Rocket.

what drive you, Rocket could have
replaced Bo Jackson and chased
Michael Jordan in the endorsement
sweepstakes.
Rocket plays a position where
big plays are possible anytime the
ball drops into his hands. And he's
got the Notre Dame pedigree that
made his one-word nickname instantly recognizable before he left
the South Bend campus.
A wise and detached observer
like former San Francisco 49ers
co·a ch Bill Walsh watched Ismail in

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olonels keep Aggies busy
The Wilkes University baseball team has been
than Santa Claus in December. With five games
-last seven days, Jerry Bavitz's boys are gasping
O!Tuesday afternoon, the Colonels feasted on the
- ofDelaware Valley, 19-3.
Jeff Yankow took theJ}ill for the Colonels and
seven strong innings before being forced to leave
pme after he was hit in the stomach with a line
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hls next tum.
Yankow struck out seven and did not allow a hit
first four innings. It was the kind of pitching
ance Bavitz was looking for. Even praying

'Jeff really pitched a good game," said Bavitz.
game was closer than the score indicated, it was
ii the fifth, and he kept us in the game."
Yankow kept Wilkes in the game, but catcher
Cadwalader did his best impression of Superman
, it for the Colonels.
With the score 3-2 in the fifth inning, Cadwalader
deep to left with the bases loaded, giving the
ls a 7-2 lead. In the sixth, he hit a three run
uiout the game out of reach.
'Jason has been really hot," said Bavitz. "A
of days ago he had only one homer, now he has
When Cadwalader stepped to the plate in the
with runners on second and third, he was
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arrival of the Rocket would
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Cowboys' slump.
Now the Rocket is about to
so far into the open field that
won't see him for four years.
sRocket should have talked
jor Harris about that. But then
he couldn't find him.

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remember two grandslams in one game at Wilkes,"
said Bavitz.
The win upped the Colonels season mark to
10-15.
On Monday, the Colonels rallied for seven runs
after trailing 9-1 early, but were held off against the
Greyhounds of Moravian, 9-8.
Saturday afternoon the Colonels. dropped two
games to a fine Juniata squad. The Indians are 19-7.
In game one, the Colonels got behind early,
rallied, and agian fell short, 8-6.
In game two, pitcher Rich Heitman was forced -to
take the ball without his best stuff. Heitman looked
like he was throwing batting practice as the Colonels
were big losers.
"With all the games we have had, Rich had to take
the ball and go," said Bavitz. "He didn't get much on
the ball and Juniata is a really fine hitting team."
Last Thursday, behind fine pitching performances
by Joe Kish, who missed getting the win by one-third
of an out, and Harry Ardoline, the Colonels beat
Division II Bloomsburg.
"That was good win, they are in first place in their
conference," said Bavitz.
With eight games in the next week, Bavitz will be
hoping for some consistent pitching.
"Our hitting has been pretty consistent," said
Bavitz. "The Delaware Valley coach said we were the
best hitting team they faced all year. But our pitching
has been inconsistent. Hopefully some of the guys
will step up."
Here is the busy slate for the upcoming week:
Thursday the Colonels travel to play the Monarchs at
Kings, Saturday they play a double header at 1 p.m.
against Dickinson. On Sunday they travel to
Harrisburg to play two against Penn State Capital. On
Monday, they play at Allentown, and play two against
King's, one on Tuesday and another Wednesday.
"If we get everyone to concentrate and do their
part, we will be fine," said Bavitz.
Busy, but fine.

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WILKES UNIVERSITY'S WEEKLY

May 2, 1991'

Wittman elected to Student
Government presidency
By BRIAN MALINA
Beacon Assistant Feature Editor
Tom Wittman's campaign
platform, which stressed "strong
leadership" and "new ideas," lead
him to victory last week in the
1991-92 Student Government
elections.
Wittman, currently a junior,
edged out opponent Gina Lupini in
a close election, with 190 votes to
her 168.
Wittman had nothing but
praise for his opposition, however,
stating "She worked hard and it
could have gone either way."

As Student Government
President, Wittman feels his
biggest challenge will be to
overcome student apathy on
campus. To combat this he plans to
form a promotions committee to
keep a newsletter which he hopes
will make students more aware of
campus activities.
"I'm going to do as much as I
can to increase interest in Student
Government events," said Wittman.
Wittman also plans on
beginning a weekly bulletin of
Student Government events in an
attempt to increase interest in the
campus.

Community activity is another
area in which Wittman plans to
improve as newly elected president.
To this end, he would like to
institute programs which will
promote community activity and
awareness among students.
"Students should be aware of
their surroundings both locally and
nationally," said Willman.
A Political Science major,
Wittman had previously served as
Student Government Junior Class
Representative. He is also active as
a Resident Assistant and a member
of the Baseball Team.

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By MARLENE MANGAN
Beacon Assistant News Editor
Wilkes University played host
to much of the Wyoming Valley law
community Tuesday night, as
hundreds of local law professionals
and other community members
gathered to hear U.S. Supreme Court
THE BEACON/Dale Nat Justice John Paul Stevens speak in
ETCHY - Paul Steinruck sketches on the sidewalk outside of the Marts Center.
edford Hall. The sidewalk sketch was sponsored by the Wilkes Art
Speaking to the crowd of
dDesign Association .
several hundred, Wilkes President
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Feeling tired lately? Do you
frequent headaches? Have you
n feeling tense and unable to
ncentrate? No, you're not comgdown with some new Asian flu,
u're simply suffering from an
'lment which affects college
udents across the country:
TRESS.
Sources of stress, or the stimuli
hich produce stress, are known as
essors. The list of possible stresrs is virtually endless and can
Jude factors like exams, research
pers, love relationships, and time
onstraints.
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According to Psychology Prosor Holiday Adair, anything
hich requires energy to keep our

mental and physical selves in balance can be a possible stressor.
The number of stressors which
students experience this time of
year is sometimes overwhelming
and can often result in both physical
and psychological ailments.
"Stress is the direct result of
stressors," Adair stated, "And at
this time of the year, students are
feeling pressure from all directions.
Not only are academic concerns
stressors for college students, but
the list also includes personal and
social concerns."
The most common stressors
for college students are upcoming
exams, studying, and, most importantly, time constraints. Because of
the stress which a student feels as a
result of these factors, he or she may
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speakers Stevens and Chief Judge A.
Leon Higginbotham Jr. to the Tenth
Anniversary Celebration of the Max
Rosenn Lecture Series in Law and
Humanities.
Higginbotham; of lhe 3rd
Circuit Court of Appeals, has
received honorary degrees from more
t~an 50 colleges and universities
across the country, including a
Doctrine of Humane Letters from
Wilkes College in 1981.

"All
of
his
opinions that the facts were inconclusive.
demonstrate a superb craftsmanship
During an hour-long question
and a recognition on the cutting edge and answer period Wednesday
of the law ... There are very few morning in the Marts Center,
simplistic answers," Higginbotham Stevens addressed questions posed by
said.
a small audience made up of mostly
In the lecture, Stevens Wilkes students.
combined literature and law in an
According to Stevens, his most
attempt to prove that William interesting case differs from year to
Shakespeare was the pen name of year. It is usually one that he is
Edward de Vere. To support this working on and therefore unable to
theory, Stevens used canons of talk about.
statutory construction divided into
When it comes to his work
five acts, one for each of the canons. Stevens conceded, "It is a demanding
Stevens was unable to prove job, but one that is very
the theory correct, _however, stating fascinating."

"When history is written in an
authoritative fashion on the United
States Supreme Court, among the
names of the greatest justices will of
course be Justice Stevens," said
Higginbotham as he introduced the
Supreme Court Justice.
Higginbotham said he was not
surprised when President Ford made
one of his finest appointments 11
THE BEACON/Carolyn Douglas
years ago, nominating Stevens to the
ALL RISE - Chief Judge A. Leon Higgenbotham Jr. of the 3rd Court
United States Supreme Court.
of Appeals introduced Justice Stevens at the Rosenn lecture Tuesday.

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Judicial Forum: You be the judge
By MISSY MARGIS
Beacon Assistant News Editor

The role of the judge and
relieving the backlog of civil cases
in Luzerne County were topics
confronted at a Judicial Forum held
Wednesday evening in the Darte
Center.
Candidates running for
Luzerne County Court of Common
Pleas Judge answered questions
concerning their qualifications. In
order to provide a mix of
information questions were also
randomly chosen through a loltery
system.
During the questions of
qualifications, candidates referred to
courtroom and military experience.
"Experience in the courtroom
is of vital necessity. The decisions
of a judge should reflect the
lifestyle and values of the judge,"
said candidate Atty. Kopcha Katlic.
The lottery questions reflected
issues concerning the presence of
television cameras in the
courtroom, the judge's role in the

community, and ways to relieve the
backlog of civil cases in the court
Candidate Atty. Bufalino
believes the presence of television
cameras in the courtroom causes a
constitutional conflict
"A TV camera's presence at a
trial raises a conflict between the
right to a trial and the freedom of
press," said Bufalino.
Candidate Atty. Augello
believes the judge should stay
active in community organizations
"especially in groups that educate
youth of Luzerne County."

Wilkes University will witness
several changes in its campus media
for next year, as 1991-92 executive
staff positions at WCLH and
editorial staff positions at The
Beacon were announced this week.
Executive Staff members at
WCLH will include former
Promotions Director Laura Iskra as
Station Manager; Bill Puhalla,
Music Director; Brian Malina,

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Candidates collectively agreed
upon the idea of holding court in
THE BEACON/Vaughn Shinkus
July and August - a practice new FORUM - Candidates for Luzerne County Court of Common
to Luzerne County - to help Pleas Judge fielded questions from moderators Al Mueller and
reduce the amount of civil cases in Jane Elmes-Crahall.
Luzerne County.
Participating in the forum Mundy, Atty. J. O'Connor, and I
Co-moderating the event were were the following candidates: Atty. Correale Stevens.
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Communications and chair of the b-tty. J. Geddes, Atty. E. Geist,
The non-partisan forum was I
Forum Planning Committee, and Atty. J. Giovannini, Atty. Enid co-sponsored by the Wilkes-Barre I
Al Mueller, senior communications Harris, Atty. W. Keller, Atty. Ann League of Women Voters and the I
major and President of the Wilkes Lokuta, Atty. T. Makowski, Atty. Wilkes University Pre-Law
Pre-Law Association.
C. McCormick, Atty. Hugh Association.
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returning as Assistant Music
Director; Ceri Jones, returning for
her second year as Program
Director; Mark Kwarcinski,
Operations Manager; Jarrod Norton,
as Production Director; and Paul
Flynn in Public Relations and
Promotions.
WCLH advisor David Bradbury
is optomistic about the changes, in
light of the "diverse knowledge and
background" of new and returning
members.
'Tm excited about the new

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Campus media make changes
By VAUGHN SHINKUS
Beacon News Editor

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staff," said Bradbury. "It represents
a new life for WCLH, largely due
to this year's large graduating staff,"
he said.
A WCLH meeting will be held
for old and new staff members next
Thursday to discuss operations
procedures.

Staff changes are also taking
place at Wilkes' print medium.The
Beaeon, as positions have been
reassigned for the upcoming
academic year.
The new editorial staff will

include Andrea Silvi as
Editor-in-Chief; Jeff LoBalbo as
Managing Editor; Marlene Mangan
and Missy Margis as News
co-Editors; Brian Malina, Feature
Editor; Carolyn Douglas, as
Assistant Feature Editor; Jean
Nepa, Copy Editor; J.R. Rupp,
replacing senior Ray Ott as Sports
Editor; Samantha Ireson, taking
senior Dale Nat's position of Photo
Editor; and Christine Cardello,
replacing Cathy Slebodnik as
Advertising Manager.

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immediately after graduation - without waiting for the
results of your State Boards. You
can earn great benefits as an Air
Force nurse officer. And if selected
during your senior year, you may
qualify for a five-month internship
at a major Afr Force medical facility. To apply, you'll need an overall
2.50 GPA. Serve your country
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Follow Friday Class Sc
Letterwomen Spring
Initiation and Sen·
Recognition
Chorus Concert - 8:15
CPA
CC Meeting, 11 :45
Bio Club Meeting, 11

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Classes End 10 p.
Final Day for Social A
George Elliot Memorial
Tournament
SG Meeting, 6:30 p.

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BIKIN' - Nearly 70 cyclists participated in a recent bike race held in conjunction with the
Cherry Blossom Festival.

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ccurate information as the editorial, "Drugs, a High Price for a High."
our use of the word "often" is often misleading. A person does not often
ome addicted when using drugs, even when a person is experiencing
blems. Addiction is the exception, not the rule. Also, people do not
'get into drugs through pushers." Again, this is the exception, not the
e. People are most often introduced to drugs through friends. Nor do
hers give away free drugs to people until they are booked. They would
~e too much money since addiction is a process that generally takes
weeks or months, even with the hardest of drugs.
In addition, you refer to how drug use rates are down among college
uudents and then go on to say, "the younger crowd still needs to be
ucated," implying that drug use is much worse of a problem among high
ihool students than among college students. However, drug use rates
among high school students are roughly the same as they are among
college students, according to the same survey. Why do they have the
!igger problem?
Finally, you perpetuate the most prevalent myth of drug hysteria,
namely that illicit drugs are the problem. Alcohol is not mentioned even
mough on almost any criteria alcohol is equally dangerous, if not more
fangerous, as illicit drugs. In addition, 400,000 deaths per year are
ntributable to tobacco and alcohol use. The double standard persists and
me problems associated with alcohol and tobacco continue unabated.
Meanwhile, the propagandistic pep rallies supporting the "anti-drug cause"
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The Academic Standards Committee
will meet on Wednesday, May 22 to
officially approve
the Graduation and
Honors list. We will
attempt to contact
Graduates encountering difficulty to
that meeting.

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upport all sports
I am writing this letter on behalf of myself
and my fellow Wilkes Women's Tennis
teammates. Yes, Wilkes, you do have a
women's tennis team.
I have been a starter on the tennis team for
the past four years, and in those four years,
the team has received almost no monetary
support from the athletic departmen t or
.recognition from the campus publications. In
fact, this year has been the worst yet.
Our uniforms are a prime example. Our
T-shirts cost the athletic department about
seven dollars each. That's it. We have tennis
skirts or warm-ups. This year we weren't
even supplied tennis sneakers, which is
disgraceful. In the past, each of the top six
players received money toward the purchase
of tennis shoes, which range from $60 - $ 100.
This year, because we asked fo r
windbreakers, (which cost about $20 less then
the $50 we receive for sneakers), we were
denied sneakers. As of the writing of this
letter, we haven't seen the windbreakers. We
have one match left in the season.
Wilkes University is VERY unfair when it
comes to women's athletics. It doesn't make a
difference that out record is 1-8. We are still
out in the courts every day, practicing and
playing matches. Although it may not be
football or wrestling, tennis is a sport, and a

sport to which I, as well as my teammates, am
dedicated. May I remind Wilkes to consider
the football team's record over the past few
years.
As for recognition, I can just about count
on my two hands the number of articles
written about the team over the past four
years. There has been one yearbook picture
since my freshman year. Do you know what
it feels like to play a tough match, win, and
see no mention of the victory in the paper?
How about playing a team who is supplied
with matching tennis outfits and warm-ups,
when you're wearing a seven dollar T-shirt?
How's that for a morale booster?
Come on Wilkes, if you are going to
support sports, then support EVERY sport.
We're all athletes no matter what sex we are
are or what sport we play. We all dedicate our
time and talent to the sport we love. Shouldn't
Wilkes dedicate its time and money to all of
the sports played, rather than to a select few?
It's too late for me, but five of the top six
players will return next year. Please show
them that you take pride in what they do.
After all, they're members of the WILKES
Women's Tennis Team.
Sincerely,
Amy Schukis
Co-Captain, 1991
Women's Tennis Team

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Memories: we
all need them
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t was the best of times. It was the worst of times. This
borrowed expression from Dickens' A Tale of Two
Cities could be the best way of describing the typical
graauate's rememberance of his experience at Wilkes
University as he is preparing to go out into the .world and start
a career.

Memories, especially fond ones, are the most important
when reflecting on a college career. This year's seniors will
most likely remember how they felt the day they were dropped
off at college, as a freshman, by their family. They may have
felt challenged, scared, homesick, happy to get away from
their parents, or totally indifferent.
Most will remember adjusting to a roommate, especially if
they are used to having their own room at home. Getting used
to the cafeteria "cuisine" is an experience none of us will ever
forget.
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·of course, there have been events happening both at
Wilkes and abroad tha.t have affected the entire Wilkes
Community.
Take, for instance, the protest during the spring of 1989.
There was a slight disagreement between the senior class and
the administration on where graduation was to be held. The
class responded by holding a televised protest. The
administration, therefore, changed its decision from holding
graduation in the Marts Center to having it over at Ralston
Field.
Last fall, there was the Anti-Semitism episode . Although
a valid campus issue, it was blown just a bit out of proportion
with the articles in the local papers.
Of course, no one will ever forget the conflict in the
Persian Gulf. Reservists attending Wilkes w~re among the
members of troops called to serve in Operation Desert Shield
and Desert Storm. Most people will also remember what they
were doing the night of January 16, 1991 when all three
networks and CNN announced the war's commencement.
Peter Arnett's famous live broadcast from Baghdad describing
the first troop movements was a broadcasting first. Nor could
anyone forget the night President Bush announced a cease-fire
in the Gulf.
To the graduates, only one thing can be said: there is
nothing which compares to the experience of college. It is the
bridge between the agonies of high school and the job world
where we all can use our minds freely to create new ideas and
goals for ourselves instead of the rigorous, disciplinary
systems we were ~xposed to when we were younger.
The staff of the Beacon would like to wish the best of luck
to all graduates. Best wishes to all of you-and may you never
forget your alma mater.
JCL

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Stressed out? You're definitely not alo
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experience a host of symptoms.
"The effects of stress can include
increased
anxiety,
nervousness, lack of concentration
and sleep, and change in eating
habits," Adair said.
According to Ned Smith, liason to the Wilkes Interfaith Fellowship, stress can affect every
aspect of our lives.
Smith, who has counseled
students in the past concerning issues ranging from the Gulf War to
study habits, worked in conjunction
with the Interfaith Resource Center
to sponsor a stress management
seminar this past Monday evening.
"We
are
biological,
sociological, psychologic3:i, and
spiritual animals, and when one of
these components is affected, the
result is stress," Smith commented.
The students of Wilkes
University are no exceptions to the
effects of stress. Many students are
currently feeling the pressures of
the end of the semester. Deadlines
for papers, tests, and assignments
are rapidly drawing near, and
students are beginning to experience the symptoms of stress.

Carrie Walters, a junior
English major, has been working
on assignments_and papers as well
as preparing for exams since the
end of Spring Break. The stress of
this time of year is really hitting her
hard, and her only hope is to come
out of this semester with average
grades.
"I feel like I can'.t win," Walters stated, "I'm beginning to fall
asleep in class because of a lack of
sleep, and I feel as if I'll never get
out from under all my work."
All of this studying and cramming for finals has taken away from
many students' social lives. This
may seem like a minimal problem,
but in order to relieve the tension
caused by academic concerns,
students must be able to take time
away from the things which are
causing the stress.
"Maybe ifl could get out more,
the stress would be reduced, but
there is little or no time to have fun
when you've got work to do,"
Walters added, "Last weekend I
went to the movies. It was the first
time I had been out since Spring
Break."
Many seniors are also

experiencing the end of the year
rush, but they also have an extra
added concern, graduation. Not
only do they have to worry about
completing assignments on time,
but they are also concerned about
finding a job in their respective
field after graduation.
Senior Kevin McDonald feels
that his workload has become overwhelming, and he is anxiously
~waiting May 25th. Due to the
amount of work he has to do,
McDonald says that he has become
irritable and unable to concentrate
on academics.
"Everything seems to pile up at
the end of the semester because I,
like many other students, tend to
procrastinate and put the big projects off until the very end,"
McDonald said, "As a result, I've
become more irritable and my appetite has gone down. I'm glad the
whole thing will be over soon."
Whataresomeofthebestways
to deal with stress? Many students
feel that drinking and partying are
cures for stress, but these methods
of stress reduction can be even
more damaging.

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STRESS BUSTERS- Two Wilkes students decided to relieve
stress by playing some tunes on the River Commons Wed
"Negative activities like drinking and partying only act to enhance
the feelings of stress," Adair
commented, "When the student
wakes up. the next morning, his
exams, papers, and assignments are
still there."
According to Adair, the most
effective methods for reducing
stress are stress management and
time management. Through positive thinking and the creation of
time schedules, a student can help
to ease the pressures of end-of-thesemester stress.
By being more in control of
their academic work and by setting

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students should take care of
men ts as they come instead ci
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the semester," Adair said.
So the next time you feel
you're buried beneath a pileci
signments the size of
Rushmore, try to get your
done a little at a time, and take
· out for pleasurable activities.
important) y, remember that yoo
not alone.

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Godspell needed some divine inspiratio
Among the list of high-ranking Broadway
hits, Godspell is not considered to be an
all-time great. The script itself has many
problems, and the manner in which the play is·
presented is not entirely logical.
Last week, however, the King's players
managed to put on a production of the Stephen
Shwartz musical that added a lot of fun to the
often dull material.

Godspell is not a musical in the true sense
of the term. It is more of a revue combining
the Holy Scriptures of St. Matthew with a
lively and touching musical score.
Following a weak opening prologue, the
show began to gain speed. After the
performance of the tune "All For the Best" by
the characters of Christ and Judas, the paci of
the show flowed much better.

As Christ, King's student Steve Graham
had a wonderful, easy tenor which stretched
to reach the back rows of the theater. In spite
of Graham's fine vocals, however, the show
was carried by three excellent supporting
players. Wilkes Theater and Music major
Dana Belson., and King's students James
Aragona and Jeapne Krefski.

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Krefski, who also scored a hit as'
Constance in the recent production of King
John, was funny at every turn. Her smooth
and sultry rendering of "Turn Back O' Man"
was-a great crowd pleaser.

BRIGHT SPOT- Wilkes Theater major Dana Belson
turned in a fine performance in last week~nd's Godspe/1.

Belson clearly possessed one of the finest
voices on the stage, and also presented herself
to be a fine actress as well. In one scene, the
cast is depicted as little children, and Belson's
wonderful interpretation of a stage-frightened
little girl was priceless.
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Belson also had the opportunity to
perform "By My Side," the most touching
song in the entire production. Her rendition
of this classic tune only made it all the more
beautiful.
Last, but not least, came the performance
of James Aragona. As Judas, Aragona was a
natural comedian. His parables along with his
rendition of "All For the Best" were
wonderful examples of the talents of this up
and coming young actor.

Aragona also proved himself adept at dramatic m
as well. His portrayal of the betrayal of Christ provi
very touching scene.
The rest of the cast, however, did not fare as w
these three talented performers. The remaining men ·
cast, Brian George, Kevin Nolty, and Mike Catell, we
than outstanding. Within the play itself, much
blocking seemed awkward and some moments exceed
bounds of funny and entered into the realm of silliness.
· Despite these problems, however, the King's prod
of Godspell was enjoyable. Thanks to some very tal
cast members, many of the show's weak points were gl
over by some fine performances.
JUST A NOTE: At the end of this semester,
members of the Wilkes Theater Department will
Wishes for luck and happiness go out to Dave Zim
and Chrissy Brunnock. Their theatrical talents wills
missed.

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ow does stress affect you at the end of
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Rich Kim
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procrastinate too long. I try to
focus on one thing and think
positively.

Bryan Smith and Jon Perloff
Soph omores
It keeps us up late at night, and
then we go out and party more.

Katie McGeary
Junior
I go play golf with Coach
Rainey when the stress gets me
down.

tion
Amy Deice
Sophomore
I get the shakes when finals
draw near, and I cope by
skipping classes.

Rob Sebastianelli
Senior
It really doesn '1. affec t me at all.

Jon Ben
Junior
I don ' t think I get stre~se&lt;l out,
but if I did, I'd pray to Dr. Stein.

Pete Guin osso
Senior
It gets me down, but not for
long, because then I go out and
drink.

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Michele DeSantis
Junior
It affects me because I always
know that whenever I relax,
there is always something else I
should be doing. I try not to
think about it in order to cope.

Rich James
Sophomore
There' s a lot of pressure during
the week, then on the weekends,
I go out and party to relieve the
pressure.

Chris Altemus
Junior
It makes me cram to get all my
work done in time, and then I
can go out on the weekends and
indulge.

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MAY2,1991

Some 'Serious' comedy
By CAROLYN DOUGLAS
Beacon Assistant Feature Editor
Improvisational comedy is one of the mosh
difficult and challenging forms of entertainment. A
group of five individuals who have nearly perfected
this type of comedy recently made a stop here at
Wilkes' Rumours nightclub.
In All Seriousness, a three-man, two- woman
comedy troupe, took command of the stage and the
audience for nearly an hour and 40 minutes perfonning
all types of comedy and covering many different
subject areas.
.
A major staple in the troupe's show is the song
parody. A parody occurs when the performers use a
familiar melody and change the lyrics of the song to
make fun of a certain person, product, or situation.
Some examples of these included "Midol" to the tune
of "My Girl"; "Men" to the tune of "War"; and one
tune that got a big response from the women in the
audience was "All Us Men Are Slime" to the tune of
Billy Joel's "For The Longest Time."
Another segment of the show consisted of
newly-created commercial skits which advertised some
real and some not-so- authentic products.
One commercial featured Jim Morrison of The
Doors making a pitch for Speed Stick Deodorant.
Another commercial skit featured the fictitious product
"SLUT Perfume" which contends that "You may not
be a slut, but you can smell like one." Another skit
featured a way to battle that extremely embarassing
dilemma of "Inner Thigh Wetness" with a specially
made spray called "ITW".
The five performers Sue Berthold, Bill Delozier,
Jim Gandalfo, Jane Harrington, and John Stockhausen,
along with technician Paul Williams had the crowd at
Rumours in "stitches".
The Comedy Troupe In All Seriousness was
formed back in 1983, and is based in Erie, PA. The
group was originally formed when John, Bill and two
other owners were doing stand-up and decided to
"four-man it". The troupe has played in 43 states, and
over the past three semesters, they have played in at
least 200 schools.
Throughout the entire show, the performers
transferred from one type of comedy to another and
from one character to another with extremely precise
timing. A person may wonder how the performers
keep the energy going while on stage. According to .
Jane Harringtor the way it works for her is "When the
show starts I flip a switch t5&gt; get into that persona. It

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takes about 45 minutes to get back to Jane."
The current troupe of performers has been in the
group the longest span of time and if at any time they
get tired or sick there are replacements available.
When asked how long they plan to do this, Jane
commented, "Till we drop".
The members have some recommendations for
anyone who may want to get into comedy. Those
recommendations include doing your own writing
every day because the funniest t,hings come from the
most common experiences.
Some of the major influences on the comedy
troupe have been Carol Burnett, Mel Brooks, Red
Skelton, and Robin Williams. If you enjoy any of
those performers, or if you just enjoy some good
old-fashioned comedy, try to check out In All
Seriousness. It's an experience you won't regret.

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what his call would be.
'O, baby, can you believe these two kids, they are only freshman.
h Jerry Bavitz has a pair of diaper dandies on his hands. There
ome, baby."
Vitale probably won't be showing his face around Artillery Park
time soon. But two faces you better get used to seeing are Steve
and Dave Kaschak.
Endres, the Colonels third baseman, and Kaschak, the shortstop, have
nBavitz great play on the left side of the infield, not to mention some
hitting. Together, the two have led the Colonels to 18 wins.
"They are having great seasons," said assistant coach Bob Duliba.
udon't have to tell them much. They are real good athletes. They

ix Artillery Park
Artillery Park was a grand place
Second, if the students are gowatch a baseball game in the
ing to attend the games, they will
's. On a warm summer afterneed a place to sit. One-measly
n, like this past Tuesday,
bleacherwithfive-rowsofseatsdoes
taters would flock from the
not cut the mustard. Put a grandunding areas to take in a ball
stand in behind home plate and give
e in the beautiful park.
the students a section to sit and
But that was not the case on
cheer.
sday. On an afternoon when
Third, do everyone a favor,
peratures reached the 80-degree
especially the pitchers, and move
k, it was a crythe left field
shame that
fence back. The
Commentary
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Ray Ott
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Beacon Sports Editor
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college parks. ·
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After witnessing Tuesday's fourWhy won't students turn out?
plus-hours ball game in which
We are talking about a team
Wilkes edged King's, 28-26, this
t has won 18 games to date and
fact stuck out like a sore thumb.
a shot at making the E.C.A.C.
The Colonels broke the record
yoffs.
for most runs in a game, eclipsing
Wearetalkingaboutsomegood
the old mark of 27 against Ithaca in
'yers. Ed Kwak is the Colonels
19 52. The two teams combined for
eer leader in games played with
nine homeruns.
8, at bats with 412, and singles
Moving the fence back will help
th 95.
the college pitcher, who is usually
Freshman outfielder Steve
not as advanced as the college hitem has set the school record for
ter. Maybe then we will see some
!en bases with 28.
old-fashioned pitching duels.
And second baseman Rob
ficheals leads the team in hitting
Lets face it, almost everyone
'th a remarkable .433 average.
loves baseball. It's America's game.
So what does Wilkes UniverBut no college student has four hours
y have to do to get students to
to watch a ball game. With the
e to the baseball games?
fence moved back, to say 375 feet,
First, install lights on the field
fly balls to left would be outs and
play some night baseball. Hey,
games would move quicker.
en the Chicago Cubs had to abanSo now it is in the hands of the
ntheir all day games' schedule.
school officials. The guys who
ecollege student is tied up with
have talked so much about improvses and assignments during the
ing the sports programs here at
y. Night is when they have their
Wilkes University.
time. It would be a good way to
Talk is cheap.
· ulate socializing in a non-party
Give us lights, give us a grandosphere that the Deans are alstand, and please, if nothing else,
ys cry1ing about.
move the left fieW fence back.

have great hands and are good hitters."
Endres. "During baseball we play a lot of day games
"We don't really think of what grade the player is and I miss class. It's tough playing baseball, but if the
in," said Bavitz. "We had a long and competitve work doesn't get harder I think I'll be able to handle
pre-season and they earned their spots. They played the it."
best at their positions."
Bavitz sure hopes so. Just as he hopes Kaschak
If the name Endres sounds familiar, it's because the turns out to be the same superstar player he envisioned
6'2", 180 pounder was one of the star performers for him to be when he saw him play as a little kid.
coach Joe DeMelfi's football team. Endres, a
Bavitz got to see Kaschak grow as a baseball
possesion type reciever, had over forty receptions for player because he assisted his father, Dave Sr., as
500-plus yards. For his efforts, he was named coach of the Colonels.
co-player of the year for the Colonels.
"I saw Dave play in sandlot ball and junior high,"
"Steve has the best pair of hands," said quarterback said Bavitz. "Yeah, he even looked good then."
and fellow freshman Jack Swearhart. "He has excellent
"I used to go to the games sometime, but I really
concentration, and that makes him a heck of a wide don't remember anything," said Kaschak.
reciever."
Dave Sr. was the pilot from 1979 to 1981,
Endres' hands and concentration also come in handy compiling a 50-26 record. He also played catcher for
on the baseball diamond. A natural first baseman, Wilkes from 1969 to 1971. He still is the career leader
Endres has made a smooth transition to the hot corner. in sacrifices with 11, and holds the single season mark
"I knew if I was going to play, I would have to with five.
switch," said Endres
But how did the son of a catcher wind up at
"We have asked him to play his second best shortstop?
position and he has done a great job for us," said
"Shortstop is just where I was put when I was
Bavitz.
little," said Kaschak. "Catcher is probably the only
Endres is no slouch at the plate, either. Earlier in place I have never played. My dad has really helped me
the season, Endres had a 17 game hitting streak. He is . He would practice with me all the time."
currently hitting .375. His 42 hits leave him five shy
Just this past Tuesday, Kaschak appeared on the
of breaking teammate Ed Kwak's record for hits in a mound for two-thirds of an inning in relief during
single season.
Wilkes 28-26 win over Kings.
Endres, an engineering major from Palmerton Area
Maybe Dick Vitale will show up at Artillery Park
High School, hopes to continue his two sport career some time down the line. You can just here him.
despite his demanding academic load.
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