79 15 1774 https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/8574d69444baf8f5c0e14fe62d9b91c1.pdf 00820f221b017636efe377d4402ced95 PDF Text Text ,< IN NEWS: Lab _renovations near completion. · IN FEATURES: Have you seen the 'Bottom Line'? . eacon Volume 44, No. 1 WILKES UNIVERSITY'S WEEKLY September 12, 1991 · Off-campus council formed By MELISSA MARGIS Beacon News Editor For the first time in Wilkes history, students living in off-campus apartments will be represented in university functions through the Off-Campus Council (OCC). The council is the brainchild of Tom Wittman, Student Government president. "I saw the need for an organization that wili help the off-campus students," Wittman said, "There was some bad press last spring and we just want to show the community .that we can do a lot of good things." Wittman organized the first organizational meetings last week and plans to start a newsletter for the OCC. Lori Trum an, OCC president, said that the OCC has two main goals: (1) Keep apartment students involved in university matters, (2) get the students to show greater respect for the community. "The students that live in apartments must realize that they are living in an area where their neighbors are not necessarily other students." Truman said that the OCC will emphasize the message "Party Smart" . "If the students don't get too loud and don't litter, many problems will be eliminated." Truman's first step with the OCC will be the drafting of a letter that will be sent to nearby residents and businesses. The letter will list the _telepho~e numbers of OCC officers and Wilkes security and urge•the residents to call one of these numbers if they are having a problem with any Wilkes students. "We believe it would be more effective for us to deal with any problems concerning students than to bring anyone else into the situation," Truman said. Truman hopes · the letter will cause a chain reaction and get more · students interested in the occ. The attendance for the_first meeting was strong but dropped considerably within a week. Ten people showed for the meeting last week to nominate OCC officers and 15 showed for the meeting to vote for the nominees. According to the Student Affairs Office, there are approximately 300 students living in off-campus apartments. "More interest definitely needs to be generated. The students have to realize this is something that's good for themselves, the community, and Wilkes," said Truman.- HANGING OUT- One off-campus apartment building occupied by Wilkes students on East South Street. OCC officers, p.3. Club day is held 'Security By JEAN NEPA Beacon Copy Editor SIGNING UP- Hundreds of students joined campus clubs last Thursday. Forty groups participated in this year's Club Day, making it one of the most successful in recent years. "This was the largest and most successful Club Day that I've ever seen," said Michael Nolfe ,' coordinator of student activities. Hundreds of students turned out last Thursday to see the different clubs and organizations active at Wilkes. "Many of the clubs I've spoken to seem very happy with the number of new members," said Nolfe. "This was the greatest response we've ever had ," said Diane O'Brien, coordinator of health services and advisor to SHAC/BACCHUS. "Students actually sought our club out this year." Caricature drawings sponsored by the Programming Board, the Physics Club gravity chair and Cue & Curtians 'chicken' were just a few of the highlightspresented at Club Day. "Tenative plans for a winter club day are being worked out," said Nolfe. According to Nolfe, the school tried a winter club day last year but only 11 groups showed up. If a winter club day is planned, Nolfe hope~ that the students will -show the same enthusiasm that made this Club Day such a success. offers new programs By PATTY PUERLING Beacon Staff Writer The security office at Wilkes University has developed three crime safety programs which are being offered to the students free of ch~ge. They are Operation Alert, Operation ID and C.A.R.E. Operation Alert is a personal alarm used to reduce the risk of attack on and off campus. _T he alarm can be activated if the student feels physically threatened and can be used as a door alarm within the dorms. ■ See Security, page 2 �SEPT. PAGE2 12, 1991 THE B EACON Yearbook under new command By JEAN NEPA Beacon Copy Editor Gerry Cookus, chief of security ■ SeCUfity Continued from page 1 program allows students to .anonymously leave tips abo_u t criminal activity on campus. A student can leave any information they have by calling extension 2273. Another one of the programs is Operation ID which is · used to recover any stolen valuables. Students engrave identification numbers on their possessions. The identification number will be kept on file in the Campus Security Office . This program is used at law agencies throughout the country which makes it easier to track the stolen items. Gerald Cookus, Chief of Security at Wilkes said, "We at Wilkes have to take a pro-active approach to crime. By offering the three crime safety programs, we enable students, faculty, and staff the opportunity to learn about safety. The third program offered is C.A.R.E. or Criminal Activity Reporting Extension . This The Amnicola, Wilkes University's yearbook, is starting the year with a new advisor and editorial staff. Karen Mason, coordinator of evening summer and weekend programs at Wilkes is the yearbook's new advisor. "We have two main objectives this year," explained Mason. "The first is to inc,ease student participation by actively recruiting new staff members. Our other objective is to educate the staff through a series of training sessions with the publishing company." "The editorial staff is comprised of students who have had past experience working with the Amnicola," said Mason. The staff is headed by co-editors Sue Draus and Lori Truman. The other editorial positions are filled by Sue Trosko business manager, Jean Nepa copy-editor, Gena Grum assistant copy-editor, co-layout editors Diane Menhenett and Linda Wiemusz, photography editor Linda Kravitz and assistant photography editor Maureen Mangan. "We really want to encourage students to join our staff. We need people to help with fundraisers, hold office hours, assist photographers, make phone calls and other basic jobs that will give new staff members experience and a chance at a scholarship position next year," said Mason. There will be a general -staff meeting on Thursday, September 19th at 11 am, third floor of Chase Hall. All new inembers are encouraged to attend. RESERVE OFFICERS' TRAINING CORPS O'Boyle to compete in Miss Amer~ca pageant By COLETTE SIMONE Beaacon Staff Writer Linda O' Boyle, of Dupont, who graduated last semester from Wilkes University with a nursing degree, won the title of Miss Pennsylvania on June 16. O'Boyle had competed against 18 other contestants in the pageant that was held in Altoona, Pennsylvania. O"Boyle was one of 51 other state Miss's to arrive in Atlantic City, New Jersey, this week to start preparing for the Miss America pageant. She will compete in the talent, evening gown, swimsuit, and interview segments. O'Boyle is one of a handful of contestants who will tap-dance for the talent segment. She will perform a street-type tap dance in a purple zoot suit. The Miss America Pageant will be airing this . 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" Seven of the labs in the chemistry, biology, and physics departments were totally gutted, rebuilt, and refurnished to make room for the modern labs. The remainder of the schools physical structure underwent changes in wiring, piping, and cosmetic alterations. Surface changes, such as the new carpeting and paint, can be seen in the offices, hallways, and laboratories in Stark Hall. The natural science laboratories were part of "old" Stark Hall constructed in the 1950's. At the time, the equipment installed was state-of-the-art. The equipment is now considered obsolete at the brink of the 21st century. Tbe initiation and funding for the overhaul was specifically designated in the Uni versity's Long-Range Plan. The plan set aside monies for the refurbishment of the laboratories: the renovations of the four outer officers were made possible through private, external fn ncts . Modernization and cooperation were the themes of the reconstruction. The facul ty submitted their designs to the department chairs who, in turn, worked with the architects. But, ultimately, the School's 600 students and 58 professors will benefit from the refurbishing of the labs. "Students are the immediate beneficiaries," said Dr. Nejib, "but the effects will ripple out and make many people very happy, especially the professors. The faculty love it!" said Nejib. The reconstruction began soon after the spring '91 semester ended. Presently, all the rooms are in STARK LEARNING CENTER-The SLC labs got a working order. The final details will be completed by this spring. face-lift over the summer Student Government By COLETTE SIMONE * Club Day was a success, thanks Council will be having a Bake to everyone who helped.. * IRHC will have a meeting on September 19, in Stark room 1. Sale. · Further details will be coming in the next issue. lobby. * Every other Wednesday of the month there will be a comedian in Rumors. * On September 28 their will be a bus for anyone who wants to go to * This Friday the 13 at 8:00 in * Elections for Student Government the football game at Lackawanna Stark 101, the movie Dances with Stadium. Further details will be . will be on September 17. Get out Wolves will be shown. coming in the next issue. and vote in Stark from 10-4 and in the cafeteria from 4:30-6:30. ·watch for Student Government * An S.G Newsletter will be out on News every week in The Beacon. * On September 26 Commuter Thursday, the 19, in the Stark Bookstore gets a new look By MARLENE MANGAN Beacon News Editor One of the many changes that occurred at Wilkes this summer was the renovation of the campus bookstore. According to Erin Ostroski, bookstore manager, eight to twelve months of planning went into the project. "They came to me in March with the floor plans but the actual construction didn't begin until June," said Ostroski. "My plan was for things to run smoothly and to be ready for early registration but when we met our goal it was something short of a miracle," said Ostroski. Some decisions about the renovations were made on the construction site. "Most of what students are seeing now was designed on the spot," said Eugene Manganello, Director of Human Resources Management, who helped head the project. Along with a new security system the bookstore is now ha~dicap accessible. "Not only was it a tight squeeze downstairs but certain students couldn't get down there to get the books," said Ostroski. Reactions concerning the bookstore have been good, according to Manganello. "I think the store looks really great, a lot better then it was before," said Jennifer Jeese, a junior biology major. Starting in October a new customer service will be offered. Students will be able to sell books back at any time during the semester. "Students need to become more aware of the services we offer," said Ostroski. t·********************I * * *-LO&HIGHIMPACI' *-DYNA-BAND *RESISTANCE i t -TONING AND CONDITIONING NEW OFFICERS ELECTED- The new Off-Campus Council elected officers Tuesday. From left to right; ,Cathy Brigenberg, secretary; Jason Testa, vice-president; Lori Truman, president. (Jt>hn Comerfordi treasur:er)s·absent trom_p.hoto) . ·.. ·, .· . · . · .· .· ·,'. · · · * * ** ..s,,1. "'iT' -ONE-ON-ONE* FITNESS TRAINING,ti)-BODY BUILDING* POSE CHOREOGRAPHY* 1 * STUDENT DISCOUNT: 1 MONTH MEMBERSHIP ** ...i_ 'IT° . .. ,*******~t************tt �PAGE4 SEPT. 12, 1991 THE BEACON Conquering the "me generation" p a Wilkes University student lies down in front of tank in protest of government policies. It is very doubtful that any of us will be reading this headline in our local newspaper anytime in the near future. It is also doubtful that the typical college student will even pick up a newspaper except to _analyze his astrological chart or to see what Blondie and Dagwood are up to these days. Our generation definitely typifies what was termed the "me generation" a few years back. We are so concerned with sp01ti11g the latest fashion trenps and entering into the "proper" social circle that we tend to completely ignore the freedoms and rights our nation was built upon. The students who protested the government takeover in the Soviet Union a few weeks ago have not lost sight of their deep-seeded moral and ethical beliefs. Many of them were seen lying in front of tanks or building barricades in protest of the Communist coup. They were willing to fight for the one thing our generation t~es-for granted: FREEDOM. We have rights and freedoms built into our society that people in countries like the Soviet Union, China, and South Africa are literally dying for. Yet, we don't use these outlets to make our voice heard. Becoming involved in campus organizations and community service programs is one way in which we can_ make our voices heard and institute changes on campus, rn our communities, and even on the national level. We always seem to find something wrong with the status quo, but instead of getting up :t:rom in front ?f our televisi~:m sets and doing something about lt, we complam and complam, as if this will make it go away. Well, surprise, surprise, it won't! Our generation needs to use the rights of expression guaranteed to us by the First Amendment to change that status quo. Get involved! Write to your student leaders and let them know what you'd like to change; get involved in organizations on campus that work toward goals you're interested in. There are many opportunities to make your voice heard both on campus and in the community. This semester, the various faculty committees on campus are accepting student members who will be involved in the development of policies and programs on campus. These committees address issues from academic standards to student life and athletics. This is just one of .the ways in which you can work to improve both campus life and the quality of a Wilkes education. Our generation has the resources to institute change on both a local and national level because of the basic freedoms of expression which our country was founded upon. Don't waste them by tuning into another rerun of "The. Simpsons." Put down that remote, get out of your recliner, and make a difference! T What does culture mean? By Bonnee Breese Transferring to a new school you make many changes, as well as many new friends. But, with the newness of being a student at Wilkes University, my column will stay the same. I am a transfer student from Luzerne County Community College, arid there my column was reserved specifically for culture. I will continue to write a cultural column because culture has become such an important facet in my life. Living in a predominately European American region, you can lose sight of your identity. Therefore, I strive to keep abreast on what's happening with •those like me, and with those who differ from me. Not forgetting the majority that are surrounding me. Secondly, iny daughter, Bridgette comes to mind whenever I think about culture and the effects that it has on people. It can have a negative effect on children, especially when others are not in Most of you are pr'.>bably tune to learning about ti'" asking yourself, what does culture differences of others. mean to Bonnee? It means dil array of ideas, thought processes, If you don't _ know about diversity, and differences among so111ething or someone, no one can people. hold you accountable for your C_u lture comes in ~.1any ignorance towards the matter. But, shades, and as I become ok!er, I am when you do know and have been coming to realize this more and educated about culture, then there is more. The realization of cultural no just cause for prejudice, racism begins with my personal growth, or just plain contempt. Differences which originates from my ia people and things can be a education. learning experience that doesn't hurt. It helps. Education is my first and foremost concern at this point in my life. For me it is important to have as diverse an education as I can achieve, not only because I want to know who I am and where I came from, but also who others are and where they came from. It helps to understand the world that you have been placed in. I must commend the professors that I have come in contact with thus far. They exemplify the meaning of a cultural education. �SEPT. THE BEACON 12, 1991 PAGE 5 . What do you think of the renovations whic_h were made on campus over the summer ? Jason Eike Senior The renovations were greatly needed, but there are other improvements which could be made, like computers in Capin Hall. Lindsey Krivenko Senior The bookstore looks much better. It's nice to see that some of our tuition money is being put to good use. Kathy Flaim Senior The improvements are great It's about time they made the handicapped renovations. Th,e Bea_con Wilkes University's Weekly VOL. 44 NO. 1 SEPTEMBER 12, 1991 RaJed as a First Class newspap,r wilh one mark of distinction by the AssociaJ,d Colkgiat, Press 1991-92 EDITORIAL STAFF ANDREA SILVI EDITOR -IN-CHIEF BONNEE BREESE --- MANAGING EDITOR MARLENE MANGAN --- NEWS CO-EDITOR MELISSA MARGIS --- NEWS CO-EDITOR BRIAN MALINA --- FEATURE EDITOR CAROLYN DOVGLAS---ASSISTANT FEATURE EDITOR J. R. RUPP --- SPORTS EDITOR JEAN NEPA --- COPY EDITOR CHRISTINE CARDELLO --- ADVERTISING MA NAGER MR. TOM MORAN ---ADVISOR PUBLICATION GUIDE (1991- 92) SEPT 12, 19, 26; OCT 3, 10, 24, 31; NOV 7, 14, 21; DEC 5 J AN 30; FEB 6, 13, 20; MAR 5, 12, 19, 26; APR 2, 9, 30 EDITORIAL POLICY THE EDITORIAL REPRESENTS THE COLLECTIVE VIEW OF THE BEACON EDITORIAL STAFF. ALL OTHER VIEWS ARE THOSE OF THE INDIVIDUAL WRITER. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ARE WELCOMED, PROVIDED THEY ARE NO LONGER THAN 500 WORDS. LETTERS EXCEEDING THIS LENGTH MAY BE EDITED OR REJECTED ON TERMS OF SPACE. ALL LETTERS MUST BE SIGN.ED, BUT NAMES MAY BE WITHHELD. ADDRESS 3RD FLOOR, CHASE HALL, WILKES-BARRE, PA 18766 . /'HONE - 824-4.651 EXT. 2962 John Andreas Sophomore The improvements make it much easier for handicapped students to get around. The bookstore renovations are also good; it looks much better. A terrific opportunity Take advantage of the opportunity to be involved in the development of policies, programs and practices at Wilkes by servi ng as a student representative on one of several faculty committees. Any student who is interested in serving on a faculty committee should send a brief letter of interest to the Student Government Office and a selection commitee from SG will nominate those students selected as faculty committee representatives. Those names will be forwarded to ·the Vice President of Academic Affairs for approval. The following is a list of the committees, a brief description of the comittee, and the number of student positions available. Academic Standards Committee One selected student and seven faculty members recommend changes in rules and standards related to grading, honors, graduation, transfer credits, readmission, probation, and academic and extracurricular ineligibility, among others. Admissions and Financial Aid Committee One selected student and six faculty members recommend changes in rules and standards related to admissions, financ1ru aid, scholarships, and faculty participation in admissions activities. Student Life and Athletics Com- ID..i.ttee Two selected students (one male and one female) and several faculty members monitor the effectiveness of extra-curricular programs, provide opportunities for student participation in plan- . ning campus activities, provide additional communication between students and faculty/administration, and recommend to the President the appointment of one faculty member as the Faculty Athletic Liaison with the National Collegiate Athletic Association. Curriculum Committee One selected student and seven faculty members propose changes and developments for new programs, program revisions, new departments, and dropping and adding courses changes. Library Committee One selected student and five faculty members provide advice and support for formulation of policies in budgeting, circulation, reference services, etc. · The committee informs the faculty of developments in the library program. Teacher Recognition and Effectiveness Committee One selected student and faculty members monitor and recommend changes in procedures for evaluating teacher effectiveness, review candidates for the Carpenter Award, and offer workshops on improving teaching effectiveness. Student Media and Publications Committee One selected student and four faculty members monitor student publications and media, develop methods for and conduct the selection of student editors, meet with various faculty advisors to discuss the publications and radio station. Healthful Lifestyles Advisory Committee Two selected students and .various faculty and staff members study campus health issues in light of national trends and innovations and relate them to Wilkes students. �P AGE 6 Sm'T. 12, 1991 THE B EACON Talented Cast Is Worth "The Price" Showcase Theatre's current production, Arthur Miclors, "The Price", may be their best production yet. Director Vince Landro (Penn State, Hazelton), along with a cast of four seasoned veterans have developed a finely tuned production. Set in the attic of a Manhattan Brownstone apartment in the 1960's Victor Fronz ,(Jack Gibbons), a New York police officer near retirement, has finally arranged to sell off his late father's belongings to local dealer Gregory Solomon, ( Joseph Salsburg). .Solomon, a flamboyant 89-year old jew, is about to close the deal when Fronz' brother Walter, ( Bob Balitski), a wealthy doctor, throws a wrench in the works. Family grievences are aired between the brothers who have not seen each other for 18 years, while Victor's wife Esther (Linda Karas), and Solomon play the parts of peacemakers. With a cast as talented as this Landro can't go wrong. Jack Gibbons best known to local audiences as Father Farley in both the showcase and actor circle productions of "Mass Appeal ", turned in his be st performance to date. While Linda Karas complimented well as his wife. Bob Balitski, as Walter, is a treasure. Balitski who has performed in 13ucks County as well as off-Broadway, adds such a unique edge to perfromance that he almost convinces the audience to take his side during his dispute with his brother. The true star of this production however, is Joseph Salsburg, turning in a spotless performance, never making a wrong move or gester. "The Price" cast members in action . In addition to his supurb directing, Vince Landro is also responsible for the set. Gathering up just the right piece of antique furniture, stacking it neatly and unfolding his production in a well spaced exquisitely decorated area. "The Price" continues it's run this weekend, September 13-15, at the Playhouse, 54 Tunkhannock Avenue, Exeter. For reservations call 654-2555. Don't Miss It! John Carfi: Comedy is serious business . By CAROLYN DOUGLAS . AssistanJ Feature Editor John Carli could be considered a jack of all trades. Not only is Carfi a disc jockey at the Allentown based radio station W7ZO Z-95, but he is also a stand-up comic as well as a successful author. He recently made an appearance at Wilkes' Rumours nightclub on Wednesday night. The show started slightly later than the designated 9:00 P.M. starting time. Carfi, who originally hails from Los Angeles got his start doing stand-up at The Comedy Store in L.A. He has been a disc-jockey at WZZO for one year where he is co-host of the morning show. Carfi lives in the Poconos with his wife of fivevears. As an author Carfi has written several books that deal with situations that alot of people have faced at least once in their lives. Some of those situations have lead to his books entitled, No Hang-Ups 1, as well as No Hang-Ups 2 and 3. Those books deal with ways of handling your answering machine and leaving funny ,._ a» - Some upcoming events for the talented performer include an upcoming appearance on the hit television show America's Funniest People. He has also been appearing periodically on Comedy Central, the comedy cable channel. Carfi got a major boost recently when he opened for major performing ·acts STYX at the Allentown Fairgrounds and Belinda Carlisle at The F.M. Kirby Center. - - messages. He also has another book entitled Getting Even With Your Answering Machine . In January He will have antoher book out entitled Funny Greeting Card Messages. Besides being in the entertainment field Carfi is also a h11_.,iness man with many varying interests. He is owner of ·The Comedy Den at The Hojo Inn in Wilkes Barre, as well as The Comedy Den at The Radisson Hotel in Allentown. What the future holds for John Carfi is not yet clear, but if what has happened in the past is any indication, his future looks bright. (;II a: ... - t,-, Wl '11a: .:.& - ca ■W a t •• 6al M - - - - .. _,. - : SluDENT SERV!CES,PC BOX 2~irni,.! HOLLYWOOD,FL 33G:n: Now you can have two of Ute ir.os ~ recognized and I accepted credit cards In ( he \\-Orld ...Vlsa® and MasterCard~ , credit cards..: ·1n )'U L'.: · :lame.'' EVEN IF YOl! ARE NEW IM I • CREDIT or H1NE BEEN 1lJRNED DOWN BEl<URl~! · VISAI!' and Master{;ard® the credi t <:e d!:i you .._,c deserve and need for- ID-BOOKS-DEPARfMENT STORES-TUITION-ENTERTAINM ENlEMERGENCY CASH-TICKETS-RESTAURANTSHQTE~MOTE~GAS-CAR RENTALSREPAlRS-AND TO BUIID YOUR CREDIT RATING! ,,, · . L SER,,,cES, ," . L.&.,o-..L.c::m......_.---.,-__.___• _ _ • _ _.___..... \ _ _ _ _ .. 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The movie has its cutesy moments but they had no logical reason for being, other than to give Billy Crystal an opportunity to make jokes and cute faces. Yech. Stick to stand-up, Billy. The plot, or what passes for it, is a shallow treatment of mid-life crisis for three- men, and it's very unrealistic. To rescue themselves from the dreaded M.L.C., the principal characters go to a ranch in New Mexico to take a herd of cattle to Colorado. In Real Life, most of them would just buy a Camaro. By JARROD NORTON Beacon Columnist At the Movies Quite a bit of controversy has been stirred up in the past few weeks concerning the use of brand-name products in movies. Apparently, someone that is allegedly entitled to an opinion has reached the conclusion that seeing a movie actor quaffing a Pepsi while fighting off the Fifth Regiment is more disruptive than several 30-second spots thrown right in the middle of Twin Peaks. Bear in mind that, of course, Twin Peaks is (or should I say was) disrupti--.e enough to one's sanity without any help from the Pepsi. Now, this is the typical bureaucratic retrograde Chevy Impala-type thinking. I personally would much prefer seeing Roseanne Barr woofing down some Snickers bars than seeing this -candy bar brazenly labeled "MMM-GOOD" or something similar. Now, come on, why shouldn't movies be permitted to use name-brand products? It only makes logical sense. It makes the entire cinematic experience more realistic, to my way of thinking. How many times have yqu seen someone strolling down South Main Street slurping down a can of some unidentifiable substance called SODA? You'd ~ooner see Ronald Reagan dancing with Jimmy Carter at Market Street Square. (And what an experience THAT would be!) Remember that? That science-fiction horror movie that came out in nineteen fifty-something (or sixty-something ... ), with a little re-writing and possibly but not necessarily a plot, could have some use today. I propose we get Cue and Curtain, and the campus media and assorted clubs and organizations to get together and produce a short flick. Wait -- (here it comes) I even have a title. Let's call it: In any event, write to someone about this. Try the Motion Picture Association of America and see about any lobbies for leaving brands in movies. Do you want to see commercials in your movies? Don't laugh -- never underestimate the power of the Almighty Dollar. We can make it a comedy-documentary (would that be a docucomedy?) about the design and construction of a subterranean parkade behind SLC, and the subsequent hijinks. I'm telling you, it'll make millions. (Cont. p 8) MARS NEEDS WOMEN! WILKES NEEDS PARKING! PAGE7 New Club Making "\t\laves at Wilkes By BECKY STIENBERGER Beacon Staff Writer Anyone 'strolling through the crowd at Club Day last week noticed the diversity of organizations and clubs at Wilkes. One club represented was the IABC, or International Association of Business and Communication, a professional organization which is relatively new to campus. According to Jane Elmes-Crahall, IABC advisor, a group of students in her Public Relations class formed the chapter in the spring of 1990. · Wilkes became the third student chapter in Pennslyvania, following the path of both Clarion University and Elizabethtown College. Elmes-Crahall noted that on the national level the IABC is the second largest professional organization and primarily links communications and business together. .For any new club the first year can be difficult in ·terms of success, but the IABC took on their first professional project early last fall. The students sold 22 advertisements to downtown merchants and designed clue sheets for the "Agatha Christie Downtown Mystery" which celebrated the 100th birthday of the famous mystery writer while contributing to local sales. Elmes-Crahall said the project "bridged the campus and community together", and was pleased with the results. Plans are already being made for the IABC's annual Career Fair where they hope to attract recruiters from both large and smali companies. IABC officers for 1991-1992 are: Christine Cardello, president; Carmella Osbourne, Katie McGeary, and Wayne Henninger, vice-presidents, and Kim Ryan, secretary. IABC meets on the second and fourth Thursdays of every month at 11:00 a.m. in SLC 204. New members are always we1come. l ButterC,y Metamorphosis at Sordoni . ., CL!rrently, at the Sordoni Art Gallery, ~6 butterflies, each with its own color, grace, and beauty, are fluttering about. Unlike their flying counterparts, however, these butterflies stand on four legs. ~--~ ·- . - - ..... _---..,.._~ WANTED! ~--~E~D ~)R ~LI~~ Customers for our ... The Gallery's latest showing features the work of designers, sculptors, painters, and mixed-media artists who have taken the common · butterfly chair and transformed it into their own artistic statement. • TEXMEX BUFFET All You Can Eat Originally organized by Pennsylvania State University's Zoller Gallery, artists from Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, Connecticut, Ohio, New York, Ten~,essee, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Texas, Colorado, and California, were invited to transform the chairs into art, without restriction on what materials could be used. The result is an exciting mix of art and industry. Chairs in the exhibi tion include those entitled "Rainforest," "Buddhist Temple Butterfly," "Louis XIV Butterfly," "Cocoon Lamp for Butterfly Chair," aRd "Enchanted Chair." According to Curator David Robinson, the exhibition is designed to "allow each artist to apply a sonic footprint upon the butterfly chair .and show an individual idea of the next direction in. its evolution. The show will continue through September 29. Gallery hours are daily 12 noon to 5 p.m. and Thursday evening until 9 p.m. For more information, call the Sordoni Art Gallery at 824-4651, extension 4325. - COLLEGE NITE $9· 95 • Tacos • Burritos • Ch icken Fajitas • Ch ili • Refried Beans • Nachos • Corn Bread • Jalaperio & Cheese Sauces FRiDAYS 5 TO 9 P.M. Works of Art on display at Wilkes Gallery Wings and Things Folk Hero Returns Returning to Wilkes-Barre for the Chicory House's third season . opener is genuine folk heroine Rosalie Sorrels. Singer, song writer, prolific recording artist, and true woman of the west, Rosalie Sorrels will appear in a special weeknight concert Thursday evening, September 12, at 8:00 PM. After getting divorced Sorrels packed her family in the back of a • Smoked Texas Hots station wagon and set out on the road . .Now, after more than three decades in folk music and at least seventeen albums to her credit she's well established as a folk heroine in her own right, known as the tough-and-tender "Traveling Ladv." She will be singing the intensely personal songs she 's written, as well as songs by many others. Her • Baked Beans • Steamed Tex- Mex Shrimp • Chuck Wagon Hand Carved Steer • Crab Legs • Ranch Potatoes • BBQ Chicke n • BBQ Ribs $1.00 OFF!!! _f~ SHOWYOUR : ~COLLEGE LD.i d ""' In lh<I Gonoltt ' ~ • ~ Hat,: & c~""""~:a,; ce,= ; t L ~ n ~. 'A arl<;.e~}i,t..,_·w-B, PA (Cont. 8) 1--_ _ _ _ _ _..;8:;.;2:.:.,:...·;;.l'.J.:.:':i.:.:2=---· �SEPT. PAGES Fall (Bottom Line Cont.) LIFE, THE UNIVERSE, EVERYTHING dept. AND Questions about life, Infinite Wisdom, and the chemical composition of Spam should be sent to The Bottom Line in care of the Beacon. Ask me anything ... the answer will probably consist (as usual) of 1 part fact t~ 917 parts harebrained speculation, but I guarantee it won't be boring. • IS 12, 1991 THE BEACON .!. new season for debate team Wilkes Debate Union has learned over the summer months that it won several awards placed in national competitions the union participated in last year. . . It was officially announced at the end of May that the Wilkes Debate Union placed first in the nation in a national discussion competition concerning the creation of an amendment to balance the nation's budget. According to the judge's critiques, the Wilkes team placed first because of its innovative style and its overall problem-solving abilities. Did You Know? As any bio major will attest, we poor humans have been sadly shortchanged in the peristalsis department (the swallowing mechanism). Cows [moo] and other cud-chewing critters have the ability to reverse direction to bring the ol' grass and whatnot back up for a few extra chomps. All we have is Barry Manilow. Joke of the Week Winner -- Math/CS Dep~rtment The derivative of Bush with respect to Quayle is equal to zero, because Quayle gets no respect. Quotable Quote of the Week #9101 Diplomacy is the art of saying "nice doggie" until you can get a rock. The Debate Union also placed thirteenth in the nation in the National Pi Kappa Delta Competition and won l lawards at the competition. Wilkes also captured the regional Student Lieutenant Governor's office of the Pi Kappa Delta National !fonorary Forensics Society. The holder of this office 1s the student liaison between the governing regional body and twenty schools stretching from Massachusetts to West Virginia. The Wilkes Debate Union has also restructured its format this year. The new sstructure includes a Discussion ssquad, traaditional speech and debartee units, and the new Protaagorean Squad, which allos new memberss to work one-on-one with either a member of te varsity team or with Dr. Bradford Kinney, director of the Debate Union. Quotable Quote of the Week #9102 He who has one, has not two, unless you give him another. On The Air -- Music As some of you may ha~e noticed, R.E.M. has had not one, not two, but THREE Top 40 singles off of their current album. First, it was Losing My Religion, which got played over and over. And over. And over. Then came Texarkana, which had an extended life on Rock 107. Now, can SOMEONE please tell me exactly what a Shiny Happy Person is? Sounds like Daddy Warbucks after an Endust treatment. For great new music, tune to 90.7 on your FM dial, for WCLH, New Music 91. This is Wilkes University's very own radio station, and let me tell you, it kicks some MAJOR tuckus. (Folk Hero Cont.) songs by many others. Her songs and stories deal with growing up in Idaho in the 'forties and 'fifties, having children and having to let go of them, highways and homesickness, heroic women and crotchety old men. Currently she devotes much of her show to her mother, Nancy Stringfellow, now in her eighties. "She gives your heart ease," says Studs Terkel. San Francisco critic Mark Freeman describes her as ' . a legendary older sister who ran away from home before you were even born. You want to listen when this traveller returns to share what she's learned, in story and song." . The Chicory House, a volunteer-run nonprofit coffeehouse, presents its concerts in the Community Room of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church on South Franklin Street. Their will be a variety of food and drink available for purchase and table seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis. As you may haue noticed, The Feature Section of The BEACON has a new weekly column, The Bottom Line. This c~lumn is there to attempt to answer .any questions you haue about anything. Praises, complaints, grieuances, or opinions are all welcome. Just drop them off at the BEACON office on the third floor of Chase Hall and address them to: The Bottom Line. DR. Kinney advisor of award winning debate team Sara's Saga Continues By CAROLYN DOUGLAS Assistant Feature Editor The one-woman play "The Saga of Sara Brown" was described as a fantasy which focuses on the role of women in a world stricken with turmoil, violence and greed. In actuality it was an opportunity to see a ·tour-de-force performance by the writer and star of the play, Basia McCoy. The female dominated crowd for the September 5 performance at the Dorthy Dickson Darte Center was sparse yet receptive. The plays content was not exactly geared for the male population. It may appear to be somewhat harsh and maybe even cruel toward men at times. Some people have ever1 referred to the play as "fuale bashing" and to some degree it was. But that fact should not be a reflection of, or take away from the fabulous performance of Ms. Mc Coy. You do not have to be a theater expert to know that Basia McCoy is an extremely talented and versatile actress. That point was evident in the way Ms. McCoy easily moved from one emotion to another while also moving from one stage in Sara's long life to the next. With conviction and a power that is missing from most of today's performers , Basia McCoy made "The Saga of Sara Brown" an entertainment moment to be remembered. �THE BEACON SEPT. Campus Announcements 12, 1991 P AGE 9 If you would like more information contact: at Catholic Social Services Building on 33 E. Box 1291 (Wilkes University) Northhampton W-B. If you have any questions call All letters of inquiry containing a return 824-8756. address or phone# will receive a reply. All correspondence will be kept confidential. Gay and Lesbian Support Group Big Brother/Big Sister Program We are attempting to create a support group for the Gay, Lesbian of Bisexual students at Wilkes University. All students regardless of orientation are welcome to be a part of this group. The goal of the group is to increase the quality of life for all here at Wilkes University. Orientation on Big Brother and Big Sister Program for those who signed up at Club Day and anyone else who's interested in the program. Thursday, September 12 at 5 p.m. or Monday, September 16 at 4 p.m. The microcomputer labs in Stark Learning Center will be available as follQws: SLC 105 (Mac Lab): Sun: 2 p.m. - 11 p.m. ' Mon: 9 a.m. - 11 p.m. Tues: 8 a.m. - 11 p.m. Wed: 9 a.m. - 11 p.m. Thu: 8 a.m. - 11 p.m. Fri: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sat: noon - 4 p.m. ·m::r:,:m SLCl 15 (PC Lab): Sun: 2p.m. - llp.m. Mon: 9a.m. - llp.m. Tues: 8a.m. - 11 p.m. Wed: 9a.m. - 1 lp.m. Thu: 9a.m. - 1 lp.m. Fri: 9a.m. - 6p.m. Sat: noon - 4 p.m. quali~ypriming (J60dots per inch). 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Apple, the Apple logo, LaserWriter, Macintosh, StyleWriter, and HThe power to be your best" are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Classic is a registered 1radcmark licensed to Apple Computer, Inc. .. -. -. . .. . . . ' . . . The first meeting of the Faculty Association of Wilkes will be held on Tuesday, September 17 at noon in SLC 101. Nominations for new officers and new Executive Council members will be taken. All faculty members are invited to attend. Save the most when you bi1y a high-performance Macintosh 1/si computer with either an Apple Personal LaserWriter lS or an Apple Personal LaserWriter NTprinter. " -,K~ -~ Apple Stylewn·rer There will be a meeting of the Mechanical Engineering Society on Thursday, September 19th at 11 a.m. in SLC 223. ALL members must attend and new members are welcome. This offer is available only for a limited time. See your authorized Apple campus reseller today for details. And discover th e power of Macin,_ ® ' tosh. The power to be your bes~ Macintosh LC Save when you -buy an affordable Macintosh Classic® computer with either an Apple Style Writer or an Apple Personal Laserwn·ter' lS . Mechanical Engineering Society -. . . . . . Sordoni Gallery The Sordoni Gallery is currently featuring the display "Metamorphosis of a Butterfly" through September 29. The exhibition features the work of designers, sculptors, painters, and mixed media artists who have taken the common butterfly or sling chair and transformed it into their own artistic statement. The result is an exciting mix of art and industry. Gallery hours are daily 12 to ·5 p.m. and Thursday evening_ until 9 p.m. For more · information contact the Gallery at ext. 4325. �SEPT. PAGE lO - 12, 1991 THE B EACON Booters ready to battle tough MAC By HENRY BISCO Beacon Staff Writer Coming off their best season ever and losing seven seniors to graduation, you might think that the Wilkes Men's Soccer team might have a tough time duplicating last year's succeses. Think again. Two weeks and two tournaments have gone by and the Colonels have taken home two cl'Tampionships and have yet to surrender a goal. In their first tournament, the East Avenue Tournament, the Colonels defeated St. John Fisher 4-0, and then disposed of Nazareth College 2-0 to capture the title. This past weekend at the Lotto Italia Invitational, the men beat the City College of New York 2-0, and then defeated the host team, Rutgers University of Newark 2-0. As indicated by the scores, the defense has been nothing less than spectacular. Led primarily by seniors; T.R. Andrake, Chris Dahm, and Brian Loy, the defense has made life a lot easier for junior goalkeeper Chris Law. Coach Phil Wingert, who is now in his tenth season as head coach, has plenty to be optimistic about for this year's club. "Our defense has been a pleasant surprise. I had a good feeling -we could win the two tournaments but the four shutouts have been great." Coach Wingert went on to say, "In the ten years I have been here this is the most talented team I have ever had, and on paper we are better then last year's team." ECAC - The Colonels prepare to reach for last year's championship goal. If you are going to start on paper then you are probably going to first read about junior standot forward Paul Jellen. He has already scored six goals in the first four games, including all four goals in the Rutgers tournament. It is apparent that he has picked up right where he left off last year. That was a year in which he was honored with 1st team in the MAC, and the Wilkes Male Athlete of 1990. However, the team does not start and end with Jellen. Complimenting his skills are seniors Steve Moloney and Ron Rainey. Coach Wingert has called Moloney the "key man in the attack," and may have to step up offensively while Jellen is being double and triple teamed. Junior midfielder Phil Joyce, sophomore defender Dean Kontometros, and two freshmen midfielders Mike Herb and Chris Erb are also Off and Running By BOB SIMMONS Beacon Staff Writer Tom McGuire begins his fifth year as the head coach' for the Wilkes cross-country team. McGuire has taken his current team to the edge of a winning campaign. McGuire is also the Director of Sports Information at Wilkes. McGuire's squad has five returning lettermen and ·the incoming freshmen are some of the best ever. Leading the squad are seniors Mike Fontinell and Jeff Gayeski. Also returning are juniors Rich Bonning and Rich Vahey, and sophomores Kevin Gamarello, John Robinsbn, and Dave Hines. Some of the newcomers which should help the running attack are Jeff Crahalla, Todd Hoeffner, Eric Nelson, and Frazee Sutphen. "The amount of letterwinners we have back with the newcomers who have good potential 1991 should be the year that we go over the 500 mark," said McGuire. "It's going to be a real battle for the top spot on the team," said McGuire, "Right now anyone of three or four people may emerge as the number one man, which means we should have good team strength in spots two through four." In the Colonels home opener they defeated Baptist Bible by a score of 24-35. The Colonels will be in action this Saturday in the Lebanon Valley Invitational. important cogs in the soccer machine. Unfortunately, the team will be tested early as they travel to Messiah on the 14th, and then host Scranton Wednesday the 18th. These teams will be a big test since they are perennial powers who both have excellent squads this year. · In the MAC there are 4 teams that are in the national top 20, so obviously there will be some tough soccer ahead for the Colonels. Coach Wingert summed things up by saying, "At times this season we have seemed out of rhythm but hopefully as we get more games we will mature. These next few games will be a good indication of what the season holds." He added, "I am expecting big things and the team is expecting big things." �SEI71'.12, 1991 THE BEACON PAGE 11 Wilkes announces intramural schedule NOTE: Intramural activities are organized in three divisions: men's teams, women's teams, and co-educational teams. Divisions are indicated for each sport. DIVISIONS: M=Men's W=Women's CED=CO-~~ FLAG FOOTBALL:(M,CED) Play begins 9/15 Games at 1:00 and 2:00/Sunday afternoon/Ralston Field Season: 6-7 Weeks QUAD VOLLEYBALL:(M,W,CED) Sign-ups: 9/9 to 9/13 Play Begins 9/19 Games at 4:30 and 5:30 on Tues. and Thurs./Outdoor Courts. · Season: 4 weeks SOFTBALL:(M,CED) Sign-ups: 9/9 to 9/13 Play: Thursday 9/19 and 9/26 Time: 4:30 p.m. Location: TBA Season: Two Day Single Elimination Events. V 3 BASKETBALL:(M,W) Sign-ups: 9/16 to 9/20 Play Begins: 9/25 Games after 8:00 p.m. on Mon.,Tues., and Wed. Season 5 weeks TENNIS TOURNAMENT:(M,vV,CED) Sign-ups: 9/16 to 9/20 Play Begins: 9/29 Matches to be played on Sunday afternoons/ Ralston Field; Season: 3 weeks 7 A-SIDE SOCCER Sign-ups: 9/23 to 9/27 Play Begins: 10/2 Games on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m./ Ralston Field; Season: 4 weeks PRESEASON BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT:(M) Sign-ups: 10/21 to 10/25 Play Begins: 11/5 Games after 8:00 p.m. on Tues.,Wed., and Thurs.; Season: 4 weeks 41 Off to great start By JASON EIKE Beacon Staff Writer PIZZA FOR PARTY.ANIMALS. Wilkes University girls Field Hockey team is off to a spectacular start. The girls are 2-0 after victories over Wells College on Saturday and Misericordia on Monday. This years team is lead by a group of seven returning seniors who are playing in top form. These veterans include Amy Antinnes, Loretta Carnival, Charlene Frail, Catie Heaman, Lindsey Krivenko, Michele Leathery and Sue Weisgerber. The team also has good depth with nine tough u.nder classmen including Alison Adomiak, Stacey DeMatteo, Toni Farinella, Michelle Hurst, Becky James, Heather Johnson, Justine Nemshick, Amy Pyle, and Kim Tremel. In their opener against Wells College, the Lady Colonels used goals from Catie Heaman, Amy Anttinnes, and Amy Pyle to shut out Wells 4-0. Heaman's two goals earned her the Times Leader player of the week. "To score four goals in our opener was really great, we showed great execution for our first game," stated head coach Addy Malatesta. On Monday the Lady Colonels simply out hustled Misericordia, a team which Wilkes had tied a week ago in a pre-season scrimmage. The Colonels used two goals in the second half by Amy Antinnes and Justine Nemshick with assits by Amy Pyle and Heather Johnson to capture a 2-0 victory. "Condition was a big factor in today's game," Malatesta stated, "We were a little slow coming out of the gates in the first half but we tend to run teams hard in the second half breaking them down." . Wilkes next opponent will be East Stroudsburg. "East Stroudsburg will be our toughest challenge to date, it will be a real tough game," added Malatesta. The game will take place Thursday at 4 p.m. at Artillery Park. Come out and support your team. II. Delivery areas ~mited to ensure sale driving . ©1989 Domino's Pizza, Inc. IT'S TIME FOR DOMINO'S PIZZA: Call Us! 717 - 829 - 2900 154 S. Pennsylvania Ave. ,r:~!t;::· PiZZA·---~~~'i;-:;;;7 FOR TWO "5R-IT'S FREE . I I I I LARGE CHEESE PIZZA I JUST $4.99 EUERY UJED. I AFTER 8 A.M. JUST ASK! I $4.99 PLUS TAH :;;:iES II.Q V'alid at participating stores only. Notva~d with any other offer. Prtces ! I ~=% ~~u0~fe~~~ :t=~p:a:1:~~~:~~ I Our drivers are not penalized for late deliveries. 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Wilkes head football coach Joe DeMelfi is the sixth head coach in the history of wilkes football. Coach DeMelfi came to Wilkes after spending 15 years as an assistant coach at Bloomsburg University. Coach DeMelfi is very optimistic as he enters into his second year as the Colonels head coach. DeMelfi feels his team has improved a great deal since last season and sees his team being at the 500 level or close to it. "We have to become better with every game and become more competitive in the M iddle Atlantic Conference," DeMelfi said, "We have to be ready to go. Each game is like a new season and our players have to know and feel they are becoming better every week, win or lose." DeMelfi wants his team to "take it up a notch, to take the next step up, mentally and physically." To accomplish this he will be looking to his seniors for the bulk of the leadership, not only vocally but in their on field performance. On the feild DeMelfi likes what he has back. Returning is last year's leading rusher, Jason Smith who rushed for 537 yards and 2 TD's. Wide receiver, Steve Endres returns for the Colonels having caught 38 passes for 505 yards and 4 TD's. "The offensive line is the key to our success" said DeMelfi. On the line he has juniors Brian Hnat and Jason Langdon along with sophomores Jesse Gross, Brian Caloiaro and Scott Caloiaro. They will be joined · by freshmen Keith Fox and Jeff Costello. Leading the attack will be sophomore quarterback Jay Stragis. On the other side of the line, DeMelfi said · "the defensive line is the stongest part of the team." Anchoring the line will be seniors LEADING RUSHER - Jason Smith will lead the Colonels rushing Aubin Sevrin and Andy Banks. attack. DeMelfi feels that Lycoming, Moravian, Susquehanna and Widener will be tough once again this year. "We have our work cut out for us again this year and we start right off with nationally ranked division 3 Cortland State." DeMelfi's main objectives this year are to improve on ball control, establishing a powerful rushing game, an accurate kicking game and a better overall team look. DeMelfi and the Colonels begin their season this Saturday at home at 1:30 p.m. against Cortland State. Best of luck guys we are all pulling for you. Experience has netters riding high By J.R. RUPP Beacon Sports Editor Experienced talent .and a new coach are the agenda for this year's womens volleyball team. Bob Spence leads the Lady Colonels into action as a first-year mentor. Spence has been a teacher in the Crestwood School District for the past twenty years. He also started the first boys volleyball team at Crestwood. Having more than twenty years of playing experience under his belt has helped him earn accreditation as a P.I.A.A. high school volleyball referee for the past two years. Spence also coached an Olympic Junior Volleyball Team during the 1980's. Spence is assisted this year by Maria Pizzella. Pizzella is a former member of the Lycoming College Volleyball Team. SPIKED - Senior Co-captain Kathy Monohan will lead the spikers this season. The Lady Colonels have something this year that most teams could only wish for, a full squad returning. The eleven member squad is made up of only one senior, cocaptain Kathy Monohan. Monohan is joined by sophmore Sue Ketmer as the other co-captain. Looking at this year's team, Spence finds weakness in their depth and spiking ability. However, he is quick to point out that they make up for it in defense. Looking ahead at the season, Spence sees Juniata as the toughest opponent. "They are a top shelf volleyball school," Spence points out. The coaching staff feels that with the number of returning players and hard work, they can produce a ver)' successful season. With such a limited number of players however, practice scrimmages can be tough. However, some male volleyball enthusiasts from around campus have been more then happy to play them. The sport of volleyball has not received the recognition that other sports have gotten. Things seem to be changing as more people are introduced to the sport by way of the Pro Beach Volleyball Tour. The Lady Colonels kicked off their season this past weekend in the Luzerne County Recreational Tourney. Wilkes took home second place, defeating Misericordia and Penn State Wilkes Barre before losing to King's. The volleyball team is back in action on Saturday at Swatthmore/W. Maryland. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon Newspaper Collection, 1947-present Description An account of the resource <p>This is Wilkes University's <em>Beacon</em> Newspaper collection, 1947-present. We also have digitized copies of the <em>Beacon's</em> predecessors, <em>The Bucknell Bison Stampede</em>, 1934-1935 and <em>The Bucknell Beacon</em>, 1936-1947 June. It should be noted that Wilkes University does not have a complete set of issues for the Bucknell Bison Stampede and Bucknell Beacon. For researchers who are interested in seeing the complete issues for these publications, please contact <a href="https://researchbysubject.bucknell.edu/scua">Bucknell University's Special Collections Department</a>.</p> <p></p> <p>Missing Issues:</p> <p>1947 August 8th<br />1947 September 5th<br />1947 October 3rd<br />1947 October 17th<br />1947 October 31st<br />1947 November 21st<br />1947 December 19th<br />1948 September 9th<br />1950 April 28th<br />1953 April 10th<br />1962 February 2nd</p> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Beacon staff is comprised of Wilkes University students who are advised by a full-time faculty member of the Communication Studies Department. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1934-present Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright of the Wilkes Beacons is retained by Wilkes University. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Professor Emeritus Harold Cox digitized the collection from 1934-1970 and created a <a href="https://beaconarchives2.wilkes.edu/">legacy website</a>. Digital Archives student John Jenkins digitized the collection from 1970-present. Special thanks goes to Communication Studies Professor Dr. Kalen Churcher, Editor-in-Chief Kirsten Peters, Beacon staff member, Emily Cherkauskas, and other Beacon staff for their help in acquiring digitized copies of the Beacons from 2006 onward. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon 1991 September 12th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1991 September 12 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/7a0f38006c381f864710b8726c6b5fe9.pdf 90c9face29980dee96efd98aec735497 PDF Text Text IN NEWS: Political Science Program has a new chairman. e Volume 44, No. 2 .,~~M~AN IN FEATURES: Comedian Dana Carvey is coming to Wilkes!! ,,eacon . . WILKES UNIVERSITY'S WEEKLY September 19, 1991 C,J!~piistry' Disrupts Wilkes and MISSY MARGIS BtaconNews Editors The Scranton Bomb Squad used plosives to blow up picric acid the river commons yesterday temoon. The acid was fourid ugust 14 during lab renovations the Stark Learning Center. 'We evacuated Stark and Chase r the safety of all ," said• Paul 'Hop, vice-president of business · and auxiliary enterprises. Under certain circum stances, uch as an abrupt rise in mperature, the picric acid can plode. Students were not notified of the id's presence in Stark. "I feel we should have known acid was being stored in the ilding where a majority of our lasses are held, including labs," id Larrv Yudiski, a iunior The acid was brought- mto the radon lab, SLC 42 , and put in a blast-proof concrete and lead vault on shortly after its discovery. Five years ago, Wilkes removed picric acid from its chemical supply, but this bottle was found on a comer shelf during the r.ecent lab renovations. Until a few years ago, picric acid was a commorr reagent in most secondary educational institutions. The acid's primary use in schools was to convert species into colored solids for the purpose of chemical identification. The organic chemical found in Stark's laboratory was a whitish solid in the shape of needles. "I was in the manufacturing lab when we were notified to evacuate Stark. I think they should have gotten rid of the acid as soon as_ • Iii .see exploded, p.3 pWard BOun d On th " common: Officials survey explosion THE BE:CON/Bdan J. Z,pko elebrates25Years Pa~ki~g problem continues By JOHN SMULOWITZ By MARLENE MANGAN Beacon News Editor Beacon Staff Writer Upward Bound, the program at Wilkes University that offers students achance to prepare an~ 'succeed in college, is celebrating its twenty-fifth anniversary this year. An advisory board made up of alumni was formed to help coordinate upcoming events. "The anniversary booklet being designed, will describe the Upward Bound experience for the last 25 years and list the achievements of many of its graduates," said Tom Thomas, counselor for the Upward Bound Commuter parking on the Wilkes University campus is a problem. A big problem. As enrollment has gradually increased over time, the need for parking has ircreased as well. There doesn't seem to be any easy solution to the parking problem. Presently, students wanting a parking permit are required to fill out a form at the beginning of the semester, stating various personal data, such as how many hours spent on campus per week (excluding evenings), how many miles traveled to get to Wilkes and the number of clubs the applicant is involved with. The system is set up so that those with the greatest need are given permits first. In theory, this method of distributing parking permits is sound. In practice, the method is flawed. Wilkes has 460 total parking spaces. Of these, 21 are reserved for the handicapped, which leaves Program. The program is funded by the United States Department of Education. Upward Bound is the only program of it's type in this area; it's closest sister-program is at Bloomsburg University. , "I don't think I would be in college if it wasn't for Upward Bound because it helped me academically as well as socially ," said Lisa dden, a junior nursing major. "We get about approximately 130 applications but we only accept und 50 students. We have had a lot of success with the size of our lasses and we don't plan on increasing them in the future " said Tom . ' omas. A suggested requirement for the program is that potential students the first generation of college students in their family. According to Anne Thomas, director of Upward Bound, all of the dents who have graduated from the program over the last three years ent on to college. "We just received a supplemental grant last week which will help us rease our services for the students. The money we get fro~ funding is being wasted," said Anne Thomas. I See Upward Bound, p. 2 THE BEACON/Brian J. Zupko Do you see any parking spaces? ■ see parking, p.2 �SEPT. 19, 1991 THE BEACO. THE BEACO Wilkes student • receives award Holly Pitcavage of Shavertown, a senior at Wilkes University has been selected as a United Parcel Service Foundation Scholar for the 1991-1992 academic year. Pitcavage was selected for this award by Wilkes University for her ~chievements as an officer of the Earth and Environmental Sciences Club and various other clubs at Wilkes. She is one of 51 students in Pennsylvania who will share $109,650 in scholarships from the UPS Foundation's educational endowment fund. The UPS Foundation is the main charitable arm of United Parcel Service. The scholarships are administered in the state by the Foundation for Independent Colleges, Inc. of Pennsylvania. Selection of the UPS scholars was determined independently on each campus 'and in some cases the presentation of the scholarships THE BEACON/Brian J. Zupko awards will be made by UPS district managers. The parking situation at Wilkes is backward ♦ Continued from p.1, Parking 439 spaces available. After subtracting 24 spaces used for visitor and miscellaneous parking , the remaining 415 parking spaces are divided between faculty and students, with the faculty recejving 284 designated spots. · Rich Yencha, a commuting senior, said, "It's tough to find parking if you have late morning classes." Some students have even been known to leave their houses as early as 7 a.m. so that they are guaranteed a parking space for their 10 or 11 o'clock class. A recent agreement with Design Systems on River St. provided 30 more parking spaces to Wilkes. The spaces were des~nated for faculty alone and are a part of their 284 allotted spaces. The construction of a parking garage also raises another question; Where would the garage be located? Land suitable for building a garage in Wilkes proximity is limited. Except for the main parking lot in the rear of Stark Hall, the parking at Wilkes is spread out all over the campus instead of being condensed in one area. A variety of laws cause problems with the actual building of of a parking garage, as certain requirements would have to be met. Restrictions would limit the number of levels that could be built. Another problem with a parking garage is cost. The initial construction would cost the university an enormous amount of money. Charging students a nominal fee would, over the long run, pay for the parking garage. Jerry Cookus, chief of security at Wilkes, said, "Parking is definitely a serious situation." Cookus talked about a solution that was considered last year; the establishment of a s~uttle system between Wilkes campus and Ralston Field. The costs of security for the cars, the liability factor, and the timing of the shuttles are some of the potential problem of such a shuttle system. According to Cookus, these problems and costs don't matter though because a survey showed that Cookus said," Shuttle parking using Ralston wasn't to the liking of the students and faculty." . .1 Dr. Counc1 . gets Offic ~ in Stark I J1 THE BE By MICHAEL R. PLAPPERT S Special to the Beacon tu The Pennsylvania Environm Council (P~~) has found a _n B COLETfl home for 1t s northeast reg10 By S rff . Wilkes U mvers1ty's . . o ffiice rn S eacon ta Leaming Center {SLC). W' C t u· . . h d . ongra u1a 01 U mversity as agree to proVJd~ h th R . owon e no cost to the PEC, office sp use of equipment, and secre S ehy wereTas op omore r support. . ffi will . Sophomore Re1 Th1s new o ice provide Ka 1 C .1 . h . na sp er. ounc1 wlt ~ presence m unior Vice Pre northeast region to deepen . y· p . . . emor ice r 1 mvo vement m regional and I enior Treasur issues, to relate regional issues enior Reps: r.; overall commonwealth policy indsey Kriven to increase its educational pro and membership in the area. *L k ,. th . di rector of . oobe 1or e 1 M s. Hetty B ruz, . .d h w111 out on 1 nort h east o ff ice, sa1 t at th Caf . e etena ru presence of the PEC on cam will · help students become m O S d . d . h . n atur ay, mvo1ve m t e environment providing students with a "hands • approach to environmental issues the community." Baiz also stressed the need f student membership and assis and welcomes student, faculty, staff involvement "Helping establish the PEC Northeastern Pennsylvania is Y BECKY S great way for students to deve eacon Staff WJ professional contacts," added The annual Baiz. The PEC bel"1eves th a t the sta riday . night al as f environmental future depends on o~it~ ~o 11 strong coordinated legislative ai • n gi~a Y' regulatory agenda that grows out mversity ~do. i e Iocal concerns and .supports I e. amount 11 . 1 ion . initiative. Projects planned for the north Approximat office include: designation of a hysical plan onferencec mile stretch of the Susquehanna "sceni·c . ., a nver, grow Another chi management workshops famoun_t. of municipal officials, a green resourQrecogmzmg 0 mapping project, a Northeaste Penns¥,Ivania environmental rou table, and workshops, educatio programs, materials, and techni assistance on a variety environmental issues. The PEC is open Monda through Thursday from 9 a.m. to p.m., in SLC 436. The phon number is 824-4651, extensio 2761. , , W1 I ° A view of the Bell Tower from Kirby Hall on a late summer afternoon • Continued from p.1, Upward Bound In 1987, Upward Bound received national recognition by being selected as one of four model career guidance programs by the National Council of Educational Opportunity Associations. The council was made up of educators around the country. "Today many of the students have to overcome very difficult situations that students years ago never had to deal with," said Anne Thomas. According to Thomas, certain elements haven't changed over the years such as the dedication of the teachers and the goals students strive for. Patti Monroe, a sophomore education major said, "I'm glad I attended the program because I developed lasting friendships there and I learned that I, wa~ just as good as anyone ~lse," . . •... •••• • • · . • . · . • _ .. _· ,. · - · . · - · .. • • • .. · . · - . . . . ADD Noex FHA HOME ...... - - ,,, _, .t " ~ �SEPr. ii PA~E3 19, 1991 • science program Dr. Baldino chairs political By MISSY MARGIS Beacon News Editor · Dr. Tom Baldino, new chair of the political science department at Wilkes, relishes a challenge. , "I saw Wilkes as a challenge. Here, I have the opportunity to build a strong political science program with a quality staff," said Baldino. Baldino said he would like to accomplish three goals at Wilkes over the next few years. fie rk "First, I , along with my colleagues, want to rebuild the political science program. Second, I would eventually like to establish a master's program in public administration. Third, I want to see th3e Institute of Regional Affairs involved with more activities in both the campus and the community." In rebuilding the undergraduate program in political science Baldino feels there is a need to restructure the 100 level courses. Baldino also. wants to establish a series of concentrations within the major. "Concentrations in the area of public administration and administrative justice would be beneficial to the political science student who does not necessarily plan on law school." Baldino said the political science department is working with the sociology department in developing a joint concentration of the two programs. Baldino spent the last 12 years_ teaching at Juniata College.• He spent 4 of those years chairing the political science department. . Baldino earned his undergraduate degree from LaSalle University in 1971. He went on to receive his master's degree from University of Illinois in 1974 and his doctorate from University of Pennsylvania in 1978. Editor's Note: Each week The Beacon will spotlight a new Wilkes f acuity member. THE BEACON/Brian J. Zupko ~PPERT vironmental iund a new 1st regional rsity's Stark Wilkes >provide, at ffice space I secretarial provide the ice in the deepen its ti and local al issues to policy and al programs irea. :ctor of the d that the on campus :ome more onment by a "hands-on ital issues in 1e need for d assistance faculty, and he PEC in vania is a to develop added Ms. Social Crisis . ,c ourse offered tudent Government By COLETTE SIMONE Beacon Staff Writer *Congratulations to the students who won the Replacement Elections. They were as follows: SophomoreTreasurer:Mike Brakefield Sophomore Reps: Mike Evans and Inna Kaspler. Junior Vice President: Debbie Semel Senior Vice President: Brit Larka Senior Treasurer: Dearon Tufankjian Senior Reps: Loretta Carnival and Lindsey Krivenko. *Look for the S.G. Newsletter which will be out on Friday, Sept. 20, in the Cafeteria and in Stark Lobby. *On Saturday, Sept. 21, in Rumors for anyone who wants to go to the football game at Lackawanna Stadium. Sign ups will be on Tuesday and Thursday in Stark *Also on Saturday, Sept. 21, a bus will be going to Albright, Pa for the Lobby and in the Cafeteria. Make sure to sign up and support our football game. Look for sign ups around campus. Make sure to go and team! support our team! *Make sure to look for your Yearbook, which will be coming out *Commuter Council will be sponsoring the Bloomsburg Fair on at the end of the week, in Stark Tuesday, Sept. 24. The bus fee will Lobby and in Pickering Lobby. be $2 and will leave at the Sub at *Today, Sept. 19 will be the last day 6:00. students can drop a class on their own! *Commuter Council will also be sponsoring a Bake Sale on Sept. 26 *Have a good weekend and make sure in Stark Lobby. to watch for Student Government at 8:00, Guitarist David Cullen will perform. *On Sept. 28 their will be a bus trip.,,,.,..,N..,e..,w..,s.,,n.,,e.,,x.,,t,,,,w,,,,ee,,,,k""!""""'""""""""""""""""'""""',,,_......i 0 Wilkes Tomorrow exceeds goal ByBECKYSTEINBERGER / Beacon Staff Writer The Graduate Affairs and Continuing Education Office at Wilkes is Office at Wilkes an untraditional course in the Social Crisis series. The class, Social Crisis IX, "Keeping Body, Mind, and Soul Together: Sexuality, Spirituality, and Social Justice," will focus on important values such as hope and faith in the challenging era we live in. A unique aspect of the class is that it will be taught by a group of individuals, which includes professors and religious leaders who have expertise in the subject area. Me!llbers of the group include Dr. Jule Ayers, Monsignor Thomas Banick, Professor Tom Bigler, Dr. Christopher Breiseth, Father James Doyle, Dr. Mahmoud Fahmy, Sister Constance Kozel, Dr. Mildred Lawson, Dr. John Markarian, Rabbi James Michaels, Dr. G. Mitra, and Father Thomas O'Hara. The course will be presented Thursday nights from September 26 to November 14 in Room 214 in the Marts Center from 7:15 p.m. until 9:15 p.m. The course costs $40.00 and enrollment will be limited. For further information contact the Office of Continuing Education in the Max Roth Center or telephone at 824-4651, ext. 4466 or 4467. By BECKY STEINBERGER eacon Staff Writer lt the state's :pends on a islative and ops hysical plant improvements, including out new gymnasium and conference center. Another chunk of the campaign has been targeted for increasing the amount of scholarships improving the Wilkes endowment, and cognizing outstanding faculty members through compensation. HELP WANTED ADDRESSORS WANTED immediately! No experience necessary. Process FHA mortgage refunds. WORK AT HOME! Calll-405-321-3064. ♦ Continued from p.1,Exploded possible," said Dale Morris, a junior electrical engineering major. The acid was scheduled to be disposed of at 6 a.m., Thursday, September 19, as to not disrupt any classes or labs in Stark. There were conflicting reports as to why the change in scheduling occurred. Picric acid, which is usually mixed with other materials, is commonly used as a commercial and military explosive. The acid was first used in France in the early l 770's as a dye. In 1885, the acid was first used as an explosive. Above: - Wilkes community disrupted THE BEACON/Brian J. Zupko �SEPT. PAGE4 Left in the 'dark' The renovations which took place on campus this summer were certainly beneficial to the University, especially-the areas which were made more accessible to handicapped students and the remodeling of the bookstore. There are, however, still many areas on campus which are in need of a little attention. Last year, the three major publications on campus were asked to move from their offices in the Conyngham Student Center to the third floor of Chase Hall (the home of Admissions). The Amnicola, the Beacon, and the Manuscript Society took up residence in their new offices at the beginning of last spring semester. It was bad enough that we were forced to move from the buildiag where most of the other Student Affairs offices are housed and were relocated to a building completely foreign to most Wilkes students, but we also met up with many problems at our new residence. There were nights when the building was so cold that we were forced to bring our own space heaters to ensure that the wax used to layout our copy wouldn't freeze let alone to keep ourselves warm. The trend continued into this semester. as we encountered locked doors, dark hallwavs, and an entrance we couldn't use because it was the front door. r; 19, 1991 THE BEA Now that we have begun to solve some of these problems, we have been told that the offices are moving again. Granted the new facilities in Hollenback Hall (the building which houses the Small Business Development Center, in case you've never heard of it) are quite larger than what we're working with now, but the idea of picking up an entire publication and moving it mid-semester is still one we haven't come to comprehend. We were asked to furnish the administration with a list of wants and needs for our new offices this past week. The results of this endeavor were less than ·promising. The biggest problem facing the Beacon this semester is the allocation of a darkroom to use for developing and printing any photos which appear in the paper. The darkroom which we used last year was taken over by the Physics Department this past summer as a result of renovations in the lab area of the first floor of Stark. At the present time, most of the photos in this semester's issues are either printed at a developing center off-campus or are old file photos. This process cannot continue much longer because our organization will run out of funds and will not even be able to print a newspaper each week. THE BEACON Wh t'it h ey We had great hopes for the new office Hollenback because the facility contaim small bathroom which we proposed ·converted into a darkroom. We submitt our plan_ to University officials with cheapest way in which the conversion co be done. The response we received this we was that due to a tight budget, our · could not be granted. After a nine-and-a-h percent tuition increase, our organizatio budgets were cut twenty percent. Figure one out. Can you imagine being asked to pub!' a newspaper without pictures? It's sort like selling someone a new car, but sayin "You'll have to pay extra for the engine." Our request, we feel, is a very mod one considering that the facility we h gotten used to last semester was so abrup~ taken away from us. Well, until we find a darkroom to use raise the money to convert the bathroo over, we'll just have to print a 'list pictures which could have appeared in week's Beacon.' 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What does it take for students to realize "getting involved" means "getting ahead." harm . I As a part of campus culture and a more omous trave through your four years at this institution of higher learning--get · gam · 1ar " outwe1g · h the involved! The advantages you will disadvantages. It helps you to deal not only with classmates be· in the classroom, but also to deal with others that you wouldn't normally come in contact with. Most importantly, it enhances your opportunities once you graduate--the inevitable job market Yes, the job market! Employers are now looking at "fresh of college students" who have been involved in extracurricular activities. Get involved--Wilkes has much to offer as far as extracurri activities go. Join a club, a support group, attend student government meetings, write for The Beacon, or Manuscript. There are many organizations and clubs to choose from . This ii what college life is all about, it's the culture of the college stud not just going to class. There are many shades of culture and truly this may be the most significant shade at this point in your life. If at first involvement seems strange, and the other students in the group seem cold you'll get used to their policy.and they'll warm up to ' d be Wilk U . . d ? If Arent you prou to a es mvers1ty stu ent. not, you should be--you pay enough tuition to be. Once you enter, getting involved is free. Yes, FREE! It does take some of your time and I'm sure some of you do have some time to offer one two of the clubs on campus. Also, I know you want to land that super spectacular job after graduation. Check the clubs out and involved. It doesn't hurt anyone, it helps us all, it helps you too. Get involved! :.. -,·.,, . •· :. : , •,-;. .s _·:, you. V R 1 BO M M B CAROLYN SA~ JARRl CHRISTI Pl SEPT 12, 1 JAN 30; I THE EDITORIA CON EDITORIA INDIVIDUAL Wi PROVIDED THEi CEEDING TIDS I OF SPACE. ALL WITHHELD. ADDRESS _ 3 ONE_ 824- �v office in ontains a Josed be mbmitted with the :ion could What advice do you hllve ]or freshmen as they begin their college careers? :his week our wish md-a-half nizational iigure that to publish t's sort of ut saying, gine." y modest r we had >abruptly 1 to use or bathroom a 'list of ·ed in this .. J John Fine Junior Study hard during the week, but take time to enjoy the weekend. The Beac,on Wilkes University's Weekly ~over and 11cho apathy majority of realize that travel ming--get 1e nates besides wouldn't 1hances ,bmarket 1t "fresh out rricular is xtracurricular .nt '.Script. m. This is ege student. VOL. 44 NO. 2 SEPTEMBER 19, 1991 Raud IU II Fint ct.u. ,uwq,ap,r witla OIU ,,,,,,., of disti11ctio11 by tlu Auociaud Colugiate Pnsa 1991-92 EDITORIAL STAFF ANDREA SIL VI EDITOR -IN-CHIEF BONNEE BREESE --- MANAGING EDITOR MARLENE MANGAN --- NEWS CO-EDITOR MELISSA MARGIS --- NEWS CO-EDITOR BRIAN MALINA --- FEATURE EDITOR CAROLYN DOUGLAS ---ASSISTANT FEATURE EDITOR J. R. RUPP --- SPORTS EDITOR JEAN NEPA --- COPY EDITOR SAMANTHA IRESON -PHOTO EDITOR JARROD NORTON -TECHNICAL CONSULTANT CHRISTINE CARDELLO ---ADVERTISING MANAGER MR. TOM MORAN --ADVISOR PUBUCATION GUIDE (1991- 92) ay be the rst he group um up to SEYI' 12, 19, 26; OCT 3, 10, 24, 31; NOV 7, 14, 21; DEC 5 JAN 30; FEB 6, 13, 20; MAR 5, 12, 19, 26; APR 2, 9, 30 EDITORIAL POLICY rtt? If not, ,u enter, ~of your ,ffer one or 1 land that s you too. .. ~ ~._ _.__._ ... ,.- THE EDITORIAL REPRESENTS THE COLLECTIVE VIEW OF THE BEA CON EDITORIAL STAFF. ALL OTHER VIEWS ARE THOSE OF TH INDIVIDUAL WRITER. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ARE WELCOMED PROVIDED THEY ARE NO LONGER THAN 500 WORDS. LETTERS EX CEEDING THIS LENGTH MAY BE EDITED OR REJECTED ON TERM OF SPACE. ALL LETTERS MUST BE SIGNED, BUT NAMES MAY B WITHHELD. ADDRESS - 3RD FLOOR, CHASE HALL, WILKES-BARRE, PA 18766 · 'HONE- 824-4651 EXT. 2962 Serge Hychko Senior Be an engineer. Wendy Raughley and Jeanie Coles Sophomore and Junior Don't pick your major right away, and keep your mind open. · Campuses need more 'Diversity' "Diversity" is the new shibboleth of the self-appointed campus race monitors. They demand "diversity" of almost every kind- race, gender, sexual orientation, even physical ability. What these folks won't countenance, however, is diverse o.uinjons. As a black college student at the University of Maryland I learned this truth the hard way. As a black conservative, I was ostracized by the very people who claimed to value difference because I was , well, different. They didn't mind that I was black, of course, but College Park's politically correct student leadership seemed to prefer ideological lockstep within their "diverse" student body. Fortunately, I was never subjected to the kind of overt intolerance that many black conservatives endure, but there was always a palpable disdain for me and my views among other minority students. One black sophomore, for example, explained to me that "white· people are puttin' those ideas in your head." Another of my peers wrote in the student n,ewspaper that black conservatives must be "neutralized" (whatever that means). Still another person once complained, "you just don't understand." it came as no surprise, then and when the president of Maryland's Black Student Union refused to work with me and the other black College Republican when we wanted to bring conservative black speakers to campus. Like many black college students, I found the student leadership's attempts to insulate me from diverse opinions condescending and antithetical to the idea of a university education. Black collegians should learn to appreciate the rich heritage of intellectual debate and dissent that has defined the black American experience. Men like W.E.B. Du Bois, Frederick Douglass, Booker T. Washington, Malcom X, and Martin Luther King, Jr., did not share a single set of ideas. Each came to his own conclusions through study and honest reflection. If any of us hope to understand the ''black thing" referred to by those popular T-shirts, we must try a little study and reflection of our own. Each time we refuse to consider diverse opinions, we are "neglecting an opportunity" to learn. Each time a minority student leader demands "solidarity" from his peers he makes it more difficult for others of the race to get such an opportunity. And ignoring or extinguishing "western culture" in the curriculum is truly a cure for nothing. Perhaps more important, this desire for intellectual unanimity and separation threatens to undermine ~ore than twenty-five years of civil rights gains. Black Americans are closer than ever to being treated by white society simply as individuals, but now many minorities themselves assert that race is the defining characteristic of every person. During the past year I have met several other young college graduates who agree that we need more genuine diversity of thought Together we have begun a magazine, appropriately entitled Diversity, which will explore issues of race and culture free from pressures to conform to the new, self-imposed stereotype. I hope this modest effort will spark other young minorities to break free from the orthodoxy as well. (David Bernstein is the editor of Diversity magazine) �PAGE6 SEPT. 19, 1991 1111 i !} Stage or set: Sheridan Many people who follow The Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre believe it would not be the same without Joe Sheridan. How does Sheridan feel about this claim? "I'm not influential", he states modestly, not acknowledging his value to the theatre. However working as the Little Theatre's sole set designer and technical director would be grounds to argue his statement. In addition to these tasks, Sheridan has also directed many successful plays for the theatre, including "Grease", "Little Shop of Horrors", and the highly acclaimed 1988 production of ''.fidc!.ler on the Roof." THE BEAC THE BEAc • IS A Ii the Teeming mailbox has letters in, sh Chief to put Before we g like to dedi Chamberlain, invaluable to king . Sheridan first became interested in acting as a child. Throughout high school he dabbled in school productions. Once he entered college he knew theatre was for him. "That's where I really got started.", said Sheridan. The Idiot When ask what he considers himself Sheridan responded, " I'd like to think of myself as a jack of all trades. Not necessarily being an expert in one particular thing, but having a goJd handle on all of them." mean, once u It's been ten years since he took the plunge into community theatre. His first local appearance was at the Music Box Dinner Theatre, in Swoyersville. But eventually an urge to design sets brought him to the Little Theatre. His first work was "a very simple one," according to Sheridan for the Little Theatre. Since those first days of local theatre Sheridan has amassed some amazing credentials. As an actor he has performed as the padre in "Man of La Mancha"; Mr. Snow in "Carousel"; Pilate in "Jesus Christ Superstar", Che in "Evita"; and as Noah in the Jewish Community Center's oroduction of "Two by Two." THINK whe exception. Don't get but there IS offenders are commercials ago, when We of the rut, bu Sheridan- theatre's jack of all trades? [And I am N Clara "Where extreme lack He also added, " I believe that too many peop "Processed" co who love the theatre are just actors who don't anything else. co·mmunity theatre exists so o IF I SEE s can develop a multitude of skills and acquire COM.MERCI feeling for al! asp_e~~s of the theatre ... to r~ally g "Speaker O'Nei your firtgers mto It. thirty seconds u Sheridan believes the Little Theatre is the perfect place for anyone who is interested in theatre. "You can get experience in the technical field because we (the Little Theatre) have the facility to utilize." saici Sheridan. Poetry: a bridge between _cultures ·· Poetry 1s a bridge between cultures," according to Bulgarian poet Lyubomir G. Nikolov. Nikolov recently recited various of his past and present works at Wilkes University's Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts. The poetry reading, sponsored by the English department, The Allan Hamilton Dickson Chair of English Literature, Cultural Affairs, The Manuscript Society, and The EastenfiEuropean and Russian Studies Prog~am, was preceded by an introduction from Dr. Dennis Hupchik, assistant professor of history and the Director of Eastern European Studies. A crowd of approximately 65 students, faculty, administrators, and public listened intently to Nikolov's poems, most of which depicted the beauty of his homeland as well as the political turmoil that has existed there. _ Keaamg trom loose leaf notes, Nikolov recited many of his wor~s in their original Bulgarian (as well as in English). In this way, he asserted, one can better understand the melody of the poem. "One mustn't forget that poetry is meant to be read. Poetry is a kind of music that is pronounced but not performed," said Nikolov. During a question and answer period following the presentation, Nikolov addressed such issues as: the phasing out of free verse as a poetic technique and reinforcing of the importance of rhyme and meter. "This is an old argument that depends on the poet and the poem itself. Each poem will dictate its form and shape and the individual poet should have the freedom to write in the way that he prefers," said Nikolov. According to Nikolov, there is no need for "Do you want HER!] regulauons m poetry. Nikolov also commented on the difficulties facing a poet when translating works into another language. • Nikolov quoted Robert Frost, in saying that "Poetry i:, what is lost in translation." He stated that in translating poems one must try to convey the sense, shape, form, and beauty of the original poem. This, he maintains, is not easily done. "What is lost is always bigger than the gain," said Nikolov. Nikolov has published numerous poetry anthologies which have been translated into English. He recently completed writing an introduction to a catalog for the Smithsonian Institute. Nikolov will continue to lecture and recite his poetry in the United States for the ensuing year. "Sure, we all do "Well, at home these courses, what, thirty ye I would go on, Quotable Quo ~emcmber "He him another" fro Well, here's Rou rAh," I reply, "b of he who has 0 1 before giving hin ·**************************************!'~~~~!'!'j7,~~-*-~~~~W£*.-\,ttt .. · STUDENT SERVICES.PO BOX 2596,HOLLYWOOD,FL 33022,' * *I** :C~E, ..s.1.. ?i" 0 . . ._.,. ... ._..... ,c~ sS 0~-r- .. o\..E ~,E.,~ E.0~ P-\:' 0 t E,1-t>E. ~ .W.li.li.6illiiili••. .liiiil. . . ._.._.. lillllalllilll. .WW Now you can have two of the most recognized and accepted credit cards In the world_.v1sae and MastcrCartf8 credit cartls. ..Mln your name.M EVEN IF YOU ARE NEW IN ..s.1.. CREDIT or HAVE BEEN 1URNED DOWN BEFORE! 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In I used to like people this is aki 00 whips and < everything ... whe Looking back I ~$$$.f=.f:.f:.f:.Ji.f,.f,-t,.f,$$$*****:t,~i. s ;:e~~:. eithe1 �SEPT. 19, 1991 P AGE 7 And the 'GoldenEdsel'goes to Hello, gwd evening, and welcome, to another edition of The Bottom Line. I'm getting some positive response from the Teeming Millions at large, however the response at the mailbox has been less than astounding. Let's get those letters in, shall we? Hopeftilly I'll be able to convince the Chief to put the infamous BeaconBox in Stark Lobby again. Before we get rolling with this week's calculated chaos, I'd like to dedicate this week's column to Mrs. Barbara hamberlain, whose support and encouragement w~. and is, invaluable to aspiring writers. ~ Here's a.movie quote for you: "Freedom ... is the freedom to say 2+2=4. If that is granted, all else follows." -- Winston Smith, 12M Wonderful. Try getting the third integral of sin(exp(xA2)) out of that. ••• Are you ready for this? Seen somewhere on campus (I'll never tell!) The true meaning of the MACINTOSH Acronym: Machine Always Crashes, If Not, The Op~rating Systerr: Hangs. The Last Word "In the end, there can be only one." -MacLeod, The Highlander my people > don't do .sts so one acquire a 1 really get facing a . ng that While zoning out in front of the television the other day, I was beset by the most terrifying vision of the future I have seen yet. Have you noticed that television commercials have been getting progressively dumber as the years roll on by? I mean, once upon a time, one might actually have to (gasp) THINK when watching TV. Sitcoms are, of course, an exception. Don't get me wrong here ... the Energizer Bunny is cute, but there IS such a thing as pushing it. The biggest offenders are beer, car, and jeans commercials. Fast food commercials were always mindless, except once, not so long ago, when Wendy's seemed to show promise of climbing out of the rut, but alas, something always seems to come up. [And I am NOT referring to the unfortunate demise of Ms. Clara "Where's The Beef" Parks. That would show an extreme lack of taste, even for me. I am referring to the 'Processed" commercials.] There is one thing, though: IF I SEE SALLY STRUTHERS IN ONE MORE COMMERCIAL, JUST ONE MORE, I will start screaming, 'Speaker O'Neill, no tap dancing on the House floor!" every thirty seconds until I collapse. Do you want to make more money?" [AUGH! It's .... HER!] Sure, we all do." [No, really?] 'Well, at home, in your spare time, you can study any of these courses, or get your degree!" [Spare time? Oh? Over hat, thirty years?] I would go on, but I'm sure you get the point. 1st try to original in," said poetry ish. He talog for cite his Quotable Quote of the Week # 9103 cmcmber "He who has one, has not two, unless you give ·m another" from last week's assorted madness? ell, here's Round Two: Ah," I reply, "but he who has two, falls under the category fhe who has one, so make sure how many he actually has fore giving him anything -- he may have more than you." acuity Lecture Gem of the ·w eek ere's a little ambiguity if I make myself clear." Credit : If not \s off to that one. he Calculus Chronicles As Doctors Berard and Sours can surely attest, Calculus is t my most FAVORITE subject in the whole wide YLOrld. L Inc. allonal cu1us (and Differential Equations) is not nearly as much , as, say, being locked in a broom closet with J .-Danforth uayle and Vince Sweeney, arguing over which of them has e better personality. While having your toenail~ ripped t. Slowly. In the middle of a tax audit. 1used to like math. Always have. I realize that for most ple this is akin to saying I have a taste for discipline (oo whips and chains) and liver. But you can't have erything ... where would you put it? Looking back over that, perhaps a more suiting argument whether either Quayle or Sweeney has a personality to gin with. Folk heroine charms all enovations Revisited As the .!k&;Qn reported last week, SLC has had a major acelift over the summer months. Note the stylish yet quaint urple carpet that the Chemistry department (as well as new offices and various places in old Stark) now sports. Oh well, t least it's an improvement over that putrid green stuff, and o, I don't usually talk like that. You may not know what it is, but you've certainly seen ·1, or more to the point, walked on it Can we PLEASE get id of those trees that are dropping those little red mutant herries from hell (or whatever they are) all over the idewalks? Along come a few really hot days, like Monday nd Tuesday were for example, and the smell will be, well, ·ndescribable. Golden Edsel Award BY JOHN SMULOWITZ Beacon Staff Writer Folk heroine Rosalie Sorrels performed a stunning three-hour set of intensely personal music at The Chicory House, a volunteer-run nonprofit coffeehouse, on Thursday evening, September 12. The intimate, almost cozy atmosphere provided the perfect setting for the storytelling acoustic performer. She began the show by talking to the audience while strumming chords on the guitar. Her pleasant sense of humor and strong voice began a rapport between performer and audience that lasted throughout both sets of her performance. The songs consisted of gentle chord progressions accompanied by rich vocals, and vivid imagery in her lyrics. Her songs and stories were similar 1to photographs, in that many of her past experiences, were told to the ■ See Folk heroine, p.8 W~oever it was that decided to take the dollar-bill changers out of the vending machmes gets the Golden Edsel Award for Administrative Blunders this week. Suddenly there is NO change to be found ANYWHERE on the mecca of knowle~ge that is Wilkes University's campus. It just gets better and better. Next thmg you know they'll break up a parking lot so they can build another office building. Well isn't t.hat special. Comedian Dana Carvey, of Saturday Night Live will appear at ilkes University's Henry Gymnasium n Sunday October 20, at 8 pm. · Carvey has been a repertory ember of the show show since the 1986/87 season, creating such popular haracters as "the Church Lady", Hans, f the Hans and Franz body building earn, and Mike Myers, the co-host of "Wayne's World". In addition, Carvey is also an accomplished comedy writer and actor ho has just received his third Emmy nomination for outstanding individual erformance, in a variety or music Don't forget to come out and see Dana Carvey, Sunday, October 20th at the Henry Gymnasium, in the Marts Center. Tickets went on sale Monday, September 9th in Stark lobby. Tickets can be purchased between 11am and 1pm for eight dollars with student I.D. and fifteen dollars for the general public. ,· "COLLEGE Nl'.l'E ~ . WANTED! ·. DEAD OR ALIVE · :I Customers for our ... TEXMEX BUFFET • Ali You Can Eat $995 • Burritos • Tacos / • Chicken Fajitas • Chili • Refried Beans • Nachos • Corn Bread • Jalaperio & Cheese Sauces FRiDAYS 5 TO 9 P.M. 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In the late 1970's it became a rock-n-roll station, while also adding some specialty programs such as country, jazz and reggae. When Bradbury's appointment began he had two immediate goals in mind; professionalism and consistency. Now beginning his second year at WCLH Bradbury's goals are beginning to come into form. WCLH is currently on the air between 17 and 18 hours a day, seven days a week, showing an indication of the consistency goal. As for professionalism that is becoming more and more evident as well. All new DJ's are required to go through a training session and sit in on a show with a veteran DJ before going on the air. Besides personnel changes that staion has also . undergone some equipment changes as well. The old control board has been replaced by a new state-of-the-art control board. Another new item is a second compact disc player in the control room, along with new tone arms for the turntables. Jeff Walsh wakes Wilkes campus, Wednesday morning. When asked about the new found student interest in the r~dio Dr. Bradbury credited the summer staff for the extensive work they did during orientation. As for future goals Bradbury plans to provide a learning situation for any member of the campus community. A second goal is to provide a service to Wilkes and the surronding community, as well as provide a training groud for communications majors and anyone else who interested in the field of radio. In two years Bradbury would like to see the station on the air 24 hours a day with much better news presentation, an increase in sports coverage, and more community involvement. One reminder that Dr. Bradbury would like to stress is that WCLH is run by the students, for the students. As the students interests and influences change, so will that of the station. WCLH is on the cutting edge·and as their slogan goes "WCLH-Modem music for modem minds." D.Cullen crctf. BREAKFAST - BURSERS SALADS . SANDWICHES WILKES UNIV!RSITY 'SPECIAL EREJ. ,a. .. Oe-ac11.,-PaP11 Wint HMMS- OF ANy HOMIE 1 VALID TIii-' Sept. $J W1Y-II ••"1'•N STUDENT DISCOUNT - 1 MONTH MEMBERSHIP $24.00 (I.D. REQUIRED) CALL- 288-8511 595 MARKET ST., KINGSTON (NEXT TO HESS' GAS STATION) Folk Heroine ( cont. from pg. 7 G u I•t a r I•s t SEI\VINI attl!Al<FA5T,LIINCH 7APl·IPft\ . j the Lobby< s. MIM ST. HOAGl£S l,.C, ° Footba There wil n Saturday, : front of the MAIN LUNCH 21& an nn n experiences, were told to the audience in a drama "visual" way. Many of her songs and stories d with growing up in Idaho in the forties and fifti and were of a very personal nature. The Chicory House presented the concert in Community Room of St. Stephen's Epsico Church, South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Ba Tosalie Sorrels' concert was the season-opener for only folk music venue in Northeastern Pennsylvan· to perform at Wilkes Wilkes University Programming Board presents guitarists DAVID CULLEN, this Saturday at 8 pm in Rumours. David Cullen is one of America's outstanding young guitarists. His first international recording "Blue Counterpoint" was released in late 1989 and received a large amount ofradio airplay, peaking at #17 on the Jazziz Magazine national airplay charts. Since then Cullen has released two follow-up albums, "Suspended Animation", and Jazz guitarist to perform "Tall Tree Records Christmas Album." Cullen has opened up for such national acts as Tracy Chapman and Bonnie Raitt. If you enjoy instrumen His live performance will feature jazz, music be sure not to miss Da blues, and new age influences, blended with Cullen this Saturday, September gospel. .a t RU111ors. �19, 1991 0 Graduate Conference The Division of Graduate Affairs and Continuing Education in cooperation with Career Services Center is sponsoring a video conference on "What is Graduate School?" and "How do you select one?" This live student video conference will be held on Thursday, October 3 from 1 to 2 p.m. in room 214 of the Marts Center. The goal of this conference is to detail the process of selecting a graduate school and to present the experience of graduate school through the personal stories of panel members and pre-recorded guests. SEPT. :RAPHY ampus announcements °Football Bus Trip There will be a free bus trip to the Albright game on Saturday, September4"21. The bus will leave from in front of the SUB at 4 p.m. Sign-up tables are set up in the Lobby of Stark. There will be a stop for dinner. 12reasons whyyou'll love 1. It'seasytouse. 6. It can grow with you. This week you're majoring ir. philosophy, next week it's nuclear physics. After all, no one knows exaa1y what the future will bring. That's why millions of students have found that investing in a Macinto.sh is a smart move. Becall5e Madnto.sh can immediately help you do whatever you do------retter. And if, come tomorrow, you find that you want to do something different, no problem. It's easy to upgrade your Macinto.sh to help you rise to the challenge. 2. You don't have to speak ~I Instead <fC1)1Jlic MS.DOS commands such as CXJPY C WORDP/IOC\DRAFT.DOC kl WORK: Macinlah uses familiar uords, such as CqJy and Prinl, and pictures, such as file folders for Slon"ll yoor d<Xumenls and a trash can forfiles yoo urznl ro throwaUXJ)' 3. You don't have to be a ~ science major. to set one up. Just plug everything together, flip the "on" switch, and you're ready to roll. 4. It's a breeze to copy Information and paste It into another document. To a,py this chart, mnply use the mouse ro choose theCqJycommand 7. It's great to,, college and beyond. Doing your work faster, better, and more creatively is also a plus ~ ]~%o computers are U5ed in 74 percent of Fortune }(XX) companies.' 8. It's got connections. 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Amnesty International (Al) is a movement of people working together to protect the human rights of other people. Al's mandate encompasses three main goals: the release of prisoners of conscience - men, women, and children imprisoned for their beliefs, color, sex, ethnic origin, language, or religion, provided they have never used nor advocated violence; Fair and prompt trials for all political prisoners; An end to toture and execution in all cases. All interested students, faculty, and staff are invited to attend. Design a Shirt Contest The Math and Computer Science Club is sponsoring a Design a Shirt (or Boxers) Contest. You can pick up an entry form in the Club Room (SLC 402). The prize is $10 or a free shirt or boxers with your design. 0 Just connect the LocalTalk'" cable from one Macinto.sh to another Macinto.sh. It takes just a few minutes, and you don't have to buyany additional hardware or software. 11. You can connect to your school's mainframe or minicomputer. 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The upcoming season and projects for the year will be discussed at the first meeting. 0 0 Support Group Several students are attempting to create a support group for the gay, lesbian, and bisexual students on campus. All students regardless of orientation are welcome to be a part of this group. The purpose of this group is to help those in need of affirmation, or those who just wish to understand. If you would like more information concerning the club, contact Box 1291. All letters of inquiry containing a return address or phone number will receive a reply. All correspondence will be kep t confidential. Part-time Students Attention part-time students! You may be eligible for support services provided by Act 101. These services include tutoring, study skills workshops, and counseling. To learn more about the Act 101 program, contact Kathy Pesta on the third floor of the Conyngham Student Center at ext. 4156. 0 Just a reminder ... All announcements must be received by 6 p.m. each Tuesday in order to appear in ~ ,., T_ P:µr~clay~~-- i~ws,u.~:. . . . . . .:--..•- ~,... ,"'. ~· . . ., . -.:~ ..,~;",..,.- .•._.:. .-- ;.;:~ �PAGE 10 SEPf. 19, 1991 0] By J.R. RUPP Beacon Sports Editor The opened i 67-6 loss State San Thel fourth co game fro first-quar College sports are often a vital role in many academic lives. One can not help but worry about injury and athletic safety. said Will play aggi fundame1 Athletic safety takes to the highways for new seaso "We Safety has taken on a new meaning with some student athletes as of late. Curiousity into transportation safety began last February when the Men's Basketball iunior varsity team was involved in an ~accident. Even though icy roads were the cause of the accident, athletes wondered whether the vehicles they were traveling in were the safest that Wilkes can buy. According to Athletic Director John Reese, the vans that are used by the athletic teams are safe. Reese said that in the past vans were kept a little longer then he hoped, but now he is comfortable with the conditions of the vans. Reese added, that vans are necessary for travel oecause of a small budget for the sports department. Sometimes the school will rent vans if the sports travel schedule if full. Building Confidence THE BEACON/Brian J. .Zupl' SAFETY- Team vans are being carefully inspected as the new season begins. He also noted that the safest form of transportation is not that effective in inclement conditions. Reese said that during the winter months the school keeps close tab of travel forecasts, and if weather situations do not appear right for van travel, the sports department will charter a bus. RESERVE OFFICERS' The greatest measures are taken by Reese and his staff to secure travel safety. Hopefully, many student athletes will feel comfortable when they're on the road again. TRAINING CORPS By BOB SIMMONS Beacon Staff Writer The Wilkes University cross country team felt like they ran into a wall this past weekend. The Wilkes runners finished a disappointing 19th out of 22 teams. In spite of th'!is poor performance coach Tom McGuire was very pleased with two of his members, Frazee Sutphen and Jeff Crahalla, both freshmen. Sutphen ran the course in 27:40 minutes which earned him 50th place out of 235 runners. Crahalla also had a good run, 29:45 minutes. McGuire said " the course was very hilly and the day was very hot." In spite of adverse conditions McGuire said " I am very pleased with their performance today." McGuire also says, " Sutphen is a very big surprise for us this year. He was recruited by Wilkes for wrestling, but decided to do both wrestle and run." McGuire sees a bright future for Sutphen as a cross country runner. McGuire feels he has 7 solid runners and is very happy about that. McGuire said " we have to work on getting our times down, down below 30 minutes." The Colonels will be in action at Kirby Park this Saturday at 1:00 p.m. They will be up against a very solid Delaware Valley team, Division II Mansfield and King's College. This should be a good race, so please come out and support our guys. Dewery areaslilTll:e Call Us! THE MOST EXCITING FEW HOURS YOU'LL SPEND ALL WEEK. FOR INFO CALL: Captain Shayne L. Hull University of Scranton 717-941 -7457/7652 or 1-800-832-3702 Build your self-confidence in this exciting Army ROTC elective. We'll get you out of the classroom and into adventure. 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Two of Puccio's touchdowns came in the first-quarter when he connected with wide-receivers Matt Shell and Johnny Williams for 23 and 29 receptions , respectively. "We were overwhelmed," said Wilkes defensive-tackle Aubin Servin. "We just couldn't handle them and I think that really got to us mentally and our momentum slowly declined the rest of the game." The Colonels will need to rebound from this loss in a hurry in order to get ready for Albright next Saturday. The only bright spot for the Colonels came from sophmore tailback Jason Smith's one-yard TD scamper with 3:38 remaining in the third quarter. Joe Enders' PAT attempt was no good. "We are going to have to put this behind us and move on," stated DeMelfi. "I still think we are a better team from last year in spite of the loss. We'll be at Albright next Saturday at 7:30 p.m." - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -,---. PIZZA FOR PARTY ANIMALS. In the trenches By AUBIN SEVRIN Special to the Beacon What can I possibly say about the game on Saturday against Cortland State, except that it's gone. When we had our team meeting on Sunday the coaches spoke very little about the game. We didn't watch the game film. It simply was not necessary. Watching the film would only reinforce an already negative experience. I personally spent all of Sunday washing the memory of the game out of my mind. I tried to rationalize our lack of effort in the game. ,y Reese safety. 1/ill feel again. Well you know what they say about rationalizations-they are simply rational LIES. So I gave up on the search for an answer and decided that the only thing I could do was not worry about it and go on towards next's week game at Albright. . While I was at the meeting I looked at the faces of my teammates and tried to get a sense of how they felt. I got the impression that spent their weekend like I had spent mine. Many people have asked me, "what pappened?". 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At Artillary Park the Field Hockey team recorded a 3-0 win over cross town rival King's. Michell Hurst and Becky James recorded the shotout. Tony Farinella, Amy Antinnes, and Catie Heaman provided the offensive punch for the Lady Colonels. 11 �IN SPORTS: Gridders get off to a rough start in home opener. ALSO: Team vans are evaluated to ensure safety on the road . ,,ors . . . . : Lady hooters looking to rebound after tough start By MISSY CHINCHAR Beacon Staff Writer Over the past four seasons, the Women's, ' Soccer team has been building a solid program for the future. However, this season looks to be the one they have been waiting for. This year the Lady Colonels have a balance of new faces and seasoned veterans. Coach Kathy Miller, who is in her fourth season here at Wilkes, is very optimistic about the season ahead. "The team is more experienced this year than in seasons past," said Miller. "Overall I feel that we have the potential to be a .500 or better team." Returning this year are captains Dawn Hosler, Denise Carson, Diane Gibbs, and Kelly Bruegger, Also back for another season is their top defensive player, Hillary Blake. The team also shares in their coach's optimism. Carson, also believes that this year's team is much better. "I feel that our defense is the best part of our game," added Carson. Unfortunately, the team has dropped their first two matches this year. However , nothing can be taken away from the effort they put forth against their first two opponents. Field hockey: 'hanging tough' JASON EIKE Beacon Staff Writer The Wilkes University field hockey team suffered its first loss this past Wednesday, 4-0 to East Stroudsburg University. The perrenial tough Warriors played an explosive game from the opening whistle shutting out Wilkes on its home field. "We definetly played better than last year our statistics proved that," said Malatesta. The Colonels, last year gave up 16 corner plays to East Stroudsberg. This year they gave up only seven. Last year the Colonels only had two corner plays of their own. -They had 9 this year. Last year the Warrior's had 31 shots on Wilkes' goal. They only allowed 12 this year. · r Their first loss came at the hands of a tough Western Maryland team. Sophmore standout Kelly Brueggler scored both of the Wilkes' goals in their 5-2 defeat on Saturday. Junior Hillary Blake had an outstanding MARLENE aconNewsEG defensive day as well. Their second test came on Monday the "The ( 16th against an outstanding Bloomsburg pects of At squad. The Huskies proved to be too much as 1ture topic · they outlasted Wilkes by a score of 5-0. ience of However, don't count this team out of Dr. K , the MAC East race. The Lady Colonels nday nigh1 played at Muhlenberg yesterday and will travel ckson Darte to New York for the Well's Tourney -this Mott bega weekend. essing th sonal pri, ording to tl AccordinE two diffe ught co stitution. ws the Cor tten text, ond group, umber of j1 e then a · a •••••••••••••••• Steve Endres ••••••••••••••••• "If the s, king is ooves thej other soun overall m call the Co1 t. am ent nia end re THE BEACON/Brian J. Zupko UNDEFEATED- The field hockey, team in action Wednesday afternoon. .. "They are unlike anyone we play on our s~hedule," stated head coach Addy Malatesta. The~ play power hockey. They possess the expos1veness and tennacity needed to win gam~s. This intimidating type of play got to the grrls, mentally." 1 Despite the loss, coach Malatesta felt that this game was more of a moral victory for the team. "They were really tough," said senior wingback, Catie Heman. "It is tough to develop your game against such an aggressive team but I felt we played them tough." Malatesta feels her girls are ready. "The biggest thing I worry about is a let down but I don't think that this has happened. We had practice the day after the East Stroudsberg game at 6:00 a.m. and goi: right back to our normal practice schedule," added Malatesta. L nc a bl nd ia ubset < rk wi giardia ician. 1 ts in the ECOLC 5,000 gr rtable wat viets will 1 "lkes to me � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon Newspaper Collection, 1947-present Description An account of the resource <p>This is Wilkes University's <em>Beacon</em> Newspaper collection, 1947-present. We also have digitized copies of the <em>Beacon's</em> predecessors, <em>The Bucknell Bison Stampede</em>, 1934-1935 and <em>The Bucknell Beacon</em>, 1936-1947 June. It should be noted that Wilkes University does not have a complete set of issues for the Bucknell Bison Stampede and Bucknell Beacon. For researchers who are interested in seeing the complete issues for these publications, please contact <a href="https://researchbysubject.bucknell.edu/scua">Bucknell University's Special Collections Department</a>.</p> <p></p> <p>Missing Issues:</p> <p>1947 August 8th<br />1947 September 5th<br />1947 October 3rd<br />1947 October 17th<br />1947 October 31st<br />1947 November 21st<br />1947 December 19th<br />1948 September 9th<br />1950 April 28th<br />1953 April 10th<br />1962 February 2nd</p> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Beacon staff is comprised of Wilkes University students who are advised by a full-time faculty member of the Communication Studies Department. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1934-present Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright of the Wilkes Beacons is retained by Wilkes University. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Professor Emeritus Harold Cox digitized the collection from 1934-1970 and created a <a href="https://beaconarchives2.wilkes.edu/">legacy website</a>. Digital Archives student John Jenkins digitized the collection from 1970-present. Special thanks goes to Communication Studies Professor Dr. Kalen Churcher, Editor-in-Chief Kirsten Peters, Beacon staff member, Emily Cherkauskas, and other Beacon staff for their help in acquiring digitized copies of the Beacons from 2006 onward. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon 1991 September 19th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1991 September 19 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/62d89bc3fb37c61b6bc8396837a095e3.pdf 0cf15afd67e5135105676b168e14e07a PDF Text Text . IN NEWS: Student Interns begin fall semester program. . -Volume 44, No. 3 e IN FEATURES: 'Use Your IHusion' and other new albums. . . WILKES UNIVERSITY'S WEEKLY September 26, 1991 Prjvacy issue addressed Ily MARLENE MANGAN Beacon News Editor "Th e Constitutional Aspects of Abortion " was the lecture topic presented, to an audience of about 80 people, by Dr. Kenneth Mott, Monday night in the Dorothy ' Dickson Darte Center. , Mott began the lecture by addressing the history of the personal privacy guarantee according to the Constitution. According to Mott, there are two different schools of thought concerning th e Constitution. The first group views the Constitution as the written text, whereas, the second group, which includes a number of justices, say it is more then a just the written text. "If the second way of thinking is the case, it behooves the justices to reach the other sources that go into the overall makeup of what we call the Constitution," said Mott. Anti-abortion laws, which did n 't surfa ce until the 1830's, is different in certain states. The Pennsylvania law on abortion requires a married woman to notify her husband before having an abortion. "The state is compelling communication between the spouses," said Mott. D r. Mott, who is a professor .at Gettysburg College, recently published The Supreme Court and the Living Constitution . With many articles in political science and law J. ournals Mutt ' s issues range from' gender discrimination to the rights of privacy and censorship The lecture, which came to Wilkes as part of the Pennsylvania Humanities Council's Commonwealth SI?eakers Program, ended with a question and answer Mott lectures- Dr. Kenneth-Mott addres;es audience Monday period. night. Mott addressed the privacy issue of abortion. Soviet ecologists visit campus By MELISSA MARGIS Beacon News Editor More than 30 Soviet and Eastern European leaders and scientists attending an environmental conference in nor th east Pennsylvania have a visit to Wilkes University on their agenda in October. The conference is sponsored by ECOLOGIA (Ecologists Linked for Organizing Grassroots Initiatives and Action). ECOLOGIA's purpose i s to establish communication between scientists and policy makers in northeastern Pennsylvania and Eastern Europe. The subset of scientists that will visit Wilkes will work with Case, Brian Oram, inorganic water/ giardia lab manager, and Alene Case, lab technician. The soviets will work alongside students in the advanced water quality class. The ECOLOGIA foundation recently receiyed a $45,000 grant that was used to purchase portable water monitoring systems. The Soviets will learn how to use the systems at -Wilkes to monitor water conditions, analyze problems, and implement soludons. Three days of the scientists' visit will be spent at the Grassroots Environmen tal Conference at Keyston e Junior College. A series of speakers will address issues ranging from water pollution to environmental policy making. "The Soviet Union is an environmental nightmare. There are few environmental protection policies and the policies that do exist are weak," said Mike Case, associate professor of earth and environmental science at Wilkes and a member of ECOLOGIA. Case encourages all students to attend the · conference, that will take place over fall break. The fee is only $20 for students to attend the conference. "This is a great and exci ting experience, especially for the students, to mix and mingle with these ecologists," said Case. I Next year, Case will visit the Soviets to lHEBEACON/BrianJ.Zupko obse~ve the usage of the monitoring systems in · all Blossoms?-The newly planted 'W' on the sidewalk to the practice. cafeteria is still in bloom. �SEPT. PAGE 2 26, 1991 Rep. Mlindy will be at voter drive By JOANN SCUBELEK Special to the Beacon Representative Phyllis Mundy will be on hand for Wilkes University's Voter Awareness Day on September 27th. Representative Mundy will be in the lobby of Stark Learning Center from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. to answer any question and assist those interested in registering to vote. Members of the W ilkes University Chapter of !ABC wiH assist those interested in registering from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the lobby of Stark. On April 9th the Pennsylvania House of Representative s designated September 27th as Voter Awareness Day, By establishing this day, the House of Repre sentatives h opes to encoura e a ·lar er voter turnout for the November election. During the 1988 Presidential election only 57.4 percent of the total voting age population voted and only 36.2 percent of the 18 to 24 years old voted. Representative Mundy is perhaps known for her leadership in the Wilkes-Barre area league of women Voters. _____________________._____.__________t·--------------. SPRING BREAK IN CANCUN 8 Day Vacatio n includes : K/T Bus to Philly/Newark K/T Air First Class Beach Front Hotel K/T Airport Transfers • Baggage Handling and Taxes • • • • Total Price $599 Quad %t; Representative Phyllis Mundy will visit Wilkes Debate society gains two By AL MUELLER Special to the Beacon The Debate Union recently announced the recognition of two new members in its Protagorean Society , Christine Cardello and Michele Bly. After a public presentation, the candidates were asked several questions. It was based upon the scores they received from these two events that their inclusion in the Society was determined. Chris tine Cardello, a senior communications major, views public speaking as not only relevant to her major, but also as a practical and a challenging experience. "With the proper training and coaching, anyone can become a public speaker," said Cardello. Michele Bly, a sophomore i nterna~ional studies major, views inclusion in the society both as a means to improve her public speaking abilities and as a positive move toward a career in law. "In this type of activity , you need support, and this team offers it," said Bly. The two new members are preparing for the first tournamen t of the new season , to be held at Bloomsburg University on the 5th of October. "At . this tournament, everybody's on an equal basis, and I think these people will show their rhetorical skills off with the best of them," said Kinney . ... Cont. from p.1, Policy To Guarantee ·Seat Give $ 10 0 Deposit TO: C;h'r1R. l IE. KE.YES 82S-4S34 Trip Sponsored By Trans World Travel, Lt.d. 613 Connell Bldg. Scranton, PA. 18503 (717) 344-9784 ,'._ II_•_•_•_•_•_•_•_•_....._•_•__•_ • _•_•_•_•_- ----•--,,i.,!!i 111. ~;•,•,•-~,.,-..·.,•_,•___•. •,!II._•. ~,.!,II•-,-~,-•.-• -•.. -,-•. •,.1111!,.ll!I.•, 11!1 , .... - , •- •,.I_i. ------- ---- "The reason for this change is that many students wait until the last week of class or even after they had taken the final to withdraw," said Susan Hritzak, assistant registrar. According to the Wilkes University Bulletin and a hand-out distributed by the Registrar's Office, students do not need the Dean of Student Affairs signature until after the third week. Students who took drop slips with the appropriate signatures to the Registrar's Office within the first three weeks were told they were unable to drop the class without the dean's signature. "I don't think it's fair that the registrar's said one thing and did another. The old way was better because the student had the time to decide if the class was beneficial," said Janel Oshinski, a junior i_ntcr;na~~~l-s~u,dies ml)jor;.:-:,: :-: • , �THE BEACON SEPT. 26, 1991 Outspoken Students begin priest to lecture fall internships Wilkes University will host Father Andrew Greely on October 3rd at 8 p.m.in the Dorothy Dickinson Darte Center. Greely is an outspoken champion of several unlikely and controversial topics. Father Greely is a syndicated col um.vis t, sociology professor at the University of Arizona, an author of numerous best sellers, and one of the Catholic Church's most outspoken critics. Greely sees nothing wrong with homosexuality, believes women should be ordained as priests, and is unsure on the issue of abortion. A past program Director and Senior Study Director of the · Father Andrew Greeley National Opinion Research Center at the University of boards of Concilium and Chicago, Greely is now Journal of Higher Education, involved with the Center for andamemberofthe Boardof the Study of American Advisors on Student Unrest at Pluralism at the center. He is the National Institute of a past president of the Mental Health. Catholic Sociological Society, Greely's lecture "God in the a member of the editorial ' . COLLEGE NITE ' I WANTED! DEAD OR ALIVE Customers for our ... • TEXMEX BUFFET All You Can Eat $995 • Tacos • Burritos • Chicken Fajitas • Chili • Refried Beans • Nachos • Corn Bread • Jalaperio & Cheese Sauces FRIDAYS 5 TO 9 P.M. P AGE3 j By K. YAKOWSKI Beacon Staff Writer Movies: Religion in Popular Cul ture" is t-he second of Wilkes University's 1991/1992 Concer t and Lecture Series. This event is free and open to the public. Wilkes University recently indoctrinated approximately 50 students to the Fall semester internship program, head ed by Cooperative Education an.d Field Experience Coordinator, Carol Bosack. Although this Fall's group of interns is of average size, Bosack said that most students apply in the Spring. "They usually have less time in the Fall, and many students prefer to wait until · they have gained their · bearings," said Bosack. According to Bosack, I there is a variety of internships available to students in all majors. "Many new busin esses acquire interns through the numerous ' Job Fairs sponsored by Ii. Wilkes ' University," said i Bosack. ''L z.bert zes · of Bonfire'' on display 1992 BSN STUDENTS, ~v :ater the Air Force immediately after graduation - without waiting for the results of your State Boards. You can earn great benefits as ap Air Force nurse officer. And if selected during your senior year, you may qualify for a five-month internship at a major Air Force medical facility. To apply, you'll need an overall 2.50 GPA. Serve your country · while you serve your career. ~ depict censorship of the humanities. Produced by the Texas Humanities Resource Center, this traveling exhibit is sponsored by the Center for i,.,...,;,..ii,iiiiiiiwii,.........,..~...ii the Book in the Library of Congress and the Pennsylvania Center for the Book. -OFF!!!'. 77 Mstts~s~·B, PA "The co-op offices provide students with a val uable resource. It allows them to take the first step into the real world," said Mueller. Heather Shocker, a sophomore EES major, also ~.. •SmokedTexasHots •BakedBeans • Steamed Tex-Mex Shrimp • Chuck Wagon Hand Cruved Steer • crab Legs • Ranch Potatoes • BBQ Chicken • BBQ Ribs • Com on the Cob the public. Al Mueller, a junior Conununication/Philosophy major, is one such student. He recently completed a summer internship at State Representative P hyllis Mundy's Kingston offic~. 4~ , This exhibit consists of 18 TEXAS STYLE BBQ. . Th" panels of photographs, W 1ngs and 1ngs drawings, - and texts which Hotel & Convention Center (!r.ftfiflj,fj)C, E. "The students mature and gain valuable organizational skills. They learn to budget their time and often make pertinent contacts," said Bosack. worked with Mundy. "I had the opportunity to assist another intern in the researching and finalization of a bill which will be introduced to Congress this fall. It was very exciting," said Shocker. Wilkes University will sponsor an exhibit, "The Bon fire of the Liberties" , beginning on Wednesday, September 25th through Wednesday, October 23rd, in the Farley Library. ~SHOW YOUR Located on the main floor QLLEGE I.D. of !h~ . Farley Library, the Sept 31) . . (Expires exh1b1t 1s open for viewing by In the Genetti Recent additions include: Drug and Alcohol Services; the graphic arts division of WYOU; Shearson, Lehman and Hutton; Prudential Bache; and the brokerage firm of Hibbard and Brown. "Most students earn ,three credits per interns hip by working at a placement site for 15 hours," said Bosack. USAF HEALTH PROFESSIONS . TOIL FREE 1-800-423-USAF THE BEACON/ Jeff Walsh Spike!- Gregg Steuben, math and com sci club president, plays ball at the club's faculty-student volleyball game. �P AGE 4 S EPT. 26, 1991 T HE B EACON 'Elect' to make a difference Congress votes to raise personal income tax ten percent. Funding for federal student loans cut in half. Proposed Environmental Bill vetoed. These are just a few of the news items you might be reading in the near future if the current downslide in voter participation cootinues into the upcoming election. The biggest deficit exists in the 18 to 24 year old category. According to Census Bureau reports, in the 1988 presidential election, only 36.2% of this age group turned out to vote. If we, as students and as the future leaders of this nation, continue to neglect our responsib~lity to vote, the future of our political system is uncertain. Whether or not we want to recognize it, the actions of elected officials greatly affect our lives. Taxes, educational aid, state and federally funded student loans, health care, day care, environmental concerns, and drug prevention are just a few uf the issues which have an obvious impact on college students. If we don't take the time to become informed voters, these issues will continue to be ignored by our government officials. In response to the near-record low turnout~ the Pennsylvania House of Representatives _has designated September 27 as "Voter Awareness Day." To help promote voter awareness, Wilkes chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) and the League of Women Voters will hold a voter registration, drive on Friday in the Lobby of Stark Learning Center from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pennsylvania Representative Phyllis Mundy, a Kingston native, will be available from 10 to 11 a.m. to answer any questions about the voting process. . IABC and the League will be primarily targeting first-time voters, especially those between the ages of 18 and 24. The League feels that many people do not register to vote because they are often disillusioned by the current political system. Negative advertising, excessive campaign spending, and press coverage which does not often deal with the real issues are cited as some of the factors which have contributed to low voter turnout. In response to these problems, the League has instituted a citizen action campaign called "Take Back the System." The program is designed to communicate to citizens that the voting process can be u.sed as an instrument to change the negative aspects of our political system. The campaign's. message indicates that the informed voter has the power to change the quality of the political process. Many of us complain that the government doesn't allot enough money to education and that our state and federal student loans are being drastically cut, but we don't seem to care enough to do anything about it. If we don't take action now, these problems will continue to grow. The deadline for registering to vote for November '91 is October 7, so don't be a "dead"beat, get out and vote!!! Editors' note: We have noticed that there has been a tremendous lack of response to editorials_and articles wh! ch appear in the Beacon . If you have a response to anyth_zng which appears in the paper, please address your concerns m a letter to the editor (see guidelines in the Beacon staff box). A multicultural future? Multicultural? According to Random House Dictionary copyright 1987, it is defined as meaning representing several different cultures or cultural elements. Multiculturalism? This was defined as the preservation of different cultures or cultural identities within a unified society. rooms small businesses, police depart~ents, grass root organizations, and also in the minds of just the everyday person. Everybody, everywhere is , participating in some sort of culturally diverse seminar or workshop. These workshops are being taken by the yuppie, the buppie, the white and blue collar workers, their management, and the management above them. The upper middle class and maybe even the upper class. All are beginning to realize the need for a more multicultural way of life. Is this really a reality or is it just some sort of veil that has been put on to "white-wash" the true situation and the meaning of these words? Some say yes, some say no. I think, if those in higher positions, places, and management empower those ~f multicultural or diverse backgrounds this country would bein a better position than what we are now. Ironically, after an hour-long search for official definitions of these two words I found them. They seemed to have just come into view amongst Americans. Though America as a nation was born on multiculturalism and a multicultural society, these definitions didn't seem to exist in the dictionaries until the 80's. Now in the 90's multiculturalism is becoming a fad. Fads in America are like tornadoes moving across the landscape, taking most of us for a ride. Multiculturalism is popping up in school curriculums, major corporation board You're asking , exactly what position are we in? We are not in good shape. we ~re constantly trying to repair the wounds that has already been done and the wounds are so deep that they are almost impossible to bandage. What is America coming to? What have we, or should I say they done to our society? Are these questions to be answered by us the next generation to hold the power? Think about it and while thinking notice the advertisement on page eight. What does it say to you? It says something to me. �THE BEACON SEPT. 26, 1991 PAGES How do you feel about the tailgating and alcohol policy which is currently enforced at Ralston Field? Joe Ililko Senior It goes on at a lot of other universities, so why should we try to enforce a rule against it here? Chris Altemus Senior I think it would be detrimental to Homecoming and Winter Weekend. Bill Terrell Senior Before the game is fine, but when the game begins people should start moving into the stands. The B.eacon Wilkes University's Weekly VOL. 44 NO. 3 SEPTEMBER 26, 1991 Rated as a First C lass newsp aper with one m11rk of distinction by the Asso1:iated Col1egiate Press 1991-92 EDITORIAL STAFF ANDREA SILVI EDITOR -IN-CHIEF BONNEE BREESE --- MANAGING EDITOR MARLENE M ANGAN --- NEWS CO-EDITOR M ELISSA MARGIS -·· NEWS CO-EDITOR BRIAN M ALINA ••• FEATURE EDITOR ·CAROLYN DOUGLAS --- ASSISTANT FEATURE EDITOR J . R. RUPP --- SPORTS EDITOR JEAN NEPA --- COPY EDITOR SAM ANTHA IRESON - PHOTO EDITOR JARROD NORTON -TECHNICAL CONSULTANT CHRISTINE CARDELLO ---ADVERTISING MANAGER MR . T OM MORAN ··· ADVISOR PUBLICATION GUIDE (1991-92) SEPT 12, 19, 26; OCT 3, 10, 24, 31; NOV 7, 14, 21; DEC 5 JAN 30; FEB 6, 13, 20; MAR 5, 12, 19, 26; APR 2, 9, 30 EDITORIAL POLICY THE EDITORIAL REPRESENTS THE COLLECTIVE VIEW OF THE BEA CON EDITORIAL STAFF. ALL OTHER VIEWS ARE THOSE OF THE INDIVIDUAL WRITER. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ARE WELCOMED PROVIDED THEY ARE NO LONGER THAN 500 WORDS. LETTERS EX CEEDING THIS LENGTH MAY BE EDITED OR REJECTED ON TERMS OF SPACE. ALL LETTERS MUST BE SIGNED, BUT NAMES MAY BE WITHHELD. ADDRESS - 3RD FLOOR, CHASE HALL, WILKES-BARRE, PA 18766 . PHONE 824-4651 EXT. 2962 Joe Barr Senior I concentrate on academics mostly, but for those who do drink, they should have the right to tailgate. �SEl'f. THE BEACON Ladies an 26, 1991 SID EWALK SLIME, EPILOGUE Groundskeeping Staff Evil Vegetable Matter 7 3 (2nd quarter) I<URT HE R INSIGH T FRO M THE "TEEMING MILLION S REGARDING TH E INSIDIO US ACTI VITIES OF HITHERT O UNSUSPECT ED SNACK FOOD PURCHAS ERS The reason they took the do llar bill changers out of the vending machines is because someone figured out how to rip them off Now I go hungry half the time. There has to be a simple solution to this! He lp! - S.K., Wilkes-Barre Nothing is simple by the time I get done with it, S. This is the price that the Teem~ng Millions pay for news publications that pay their starving writers by the word, which, I might add, I don't get paid. I'll have to threaten our features editor with hot flaming · death again, and see what happens. I will keep you apprised of the results. Well, I think I see the main problem here: The person (or, God help us, the committee) that decided to take this action (the removal of the changers) is about to receive a heavy economics lesson. The hard way. However, for the Teeming Mit'Iions, I'll illustrate. Now then. On one hand, we have Scenario One, which consists of the vending machines, without dollar-bill changers. We have the obscene profit at which these snack-food items are sold. We also have the fact that most college students are 1) usually devoid of change, and 2) usually devoid of cash to begin with. Cullen dazzles audience By JEFF WALS H Beacon Columnist Guitaris t David Cullen charmed all in attendance, taking them for a ri de through a musical landscape, sweepi ng through jazz to frenzied funk. It was defin itely a trip worth taking. Cullen performe d Saturday, September 2 1, in Rumours to an appreciative crowd of roughly 40 people. Cullen, who is on the musical staff of West Chester University. switched between acoustic and electric guitars during the two-set performance which lasted over an hour. "I'm a little schizophrenic .:~about the guiJar," he said, in reference Lo the variety of styles he plays. "I like to play a liule of everything;" He then launched into an improvised blues number, after reminiscing about playing iu blues bands at night. The artistry in his playing lies in the fact that he's the only instrument, so when you hear a bass line, chords and a melody -it's all Cullen. He showed proficiency in every type of music as he deftly 7 Gentlemen : The Great Swam i We're working on putting the BeaconBox back into SLC lobby ... so don't fret, you'll be able to write in to The Bottom Line with a minimum of running about .soon. In the meantime, however, j ust send them to the Beacon office. Use interoffice mail... I'm sure one of the nice department secretaries would be happy to let you use an envelope. In any event, a few folks have written in, and we'll get to their comments shortly. The regular followers of this column will undoubtedly recall last week's item about those little red things smooshed all over the sidewalks. Well, no sooner did the print hit the page than the groundske~in 5 force had cleaned up the sidewalks in the two major offending sidewalk areas. The score thus far: PAGE THE BEACON/J eff Walsh Jazz guitarist David Cullen performs at Rumours . played through a prelude by Bach, a Chick Corea tune, blues numbers, original cuts from his albums and a song simply called '"JB." "JB" is his interpretation of what would be the result if "James Brown played jazz guitar" -- which ende-; his first set with some finger-tapping funky fusion that would have done James proud. During his second set, Cullen's schizophrenic jazz-based taste continued, with cuts like Mambosahn, which combined Latin rhythms with Japanese harmonies; The Juggler's Etude, which earned it's name nicely; and a song with a West Indian feel. Toward the end of the show, he sang John Lennon's "Imagine," spicing up the classic with jazz fills. Cullen showed the crowd a diverse mixture of styles, all played flawlessl y and effortlessly, while apparently l::;ving a good time playing them . Disregarding number two, in that special way that creative editing does wonders for logical arguments, we return to the undeniable fact that change is horrendously inconvenient to carry around, and thus, few students carry it. The practical upshot of all this is that the students of Wilkes University shall henceforth be unable to purchase snack food. Now , it doesn't take a Ph.D. in economics to figure out that profits will suffer tremendously. On the other hand, we have Scenario Two, whicb invol ves the changers being in the machines. The rip-off fac tor will most likely be counterbalanced by the amount of profit that will be obtained. I would very much like the responsible agency for those machines to write in with an official statement to set the story straight. Even the "on principle" argument doesn't work, because, as any right-thinking dietitian wil' •ell you, the students are benefiting from the (at least partial) loss of the Freshman Fifteen. And in any case, the method of rip-offage that I am led to believe was used has existed for years, without apparent ill effect. But it is by theft-control measures such as these that we form a more perfect union. BASIC MATH FACTS DIS COVERED TO BE INCORRECT. N EXT WEEK : SUN RISES IN WEST, BEACON STAFF CANONIZED Being a reasonably well-educated person, I don't know what's going on with the REAL world! Even things I thought were totally unshakable yesterday are crumbling before me! You have to tell me, why is it that I + I isn't 2 anymore? - S.M.G., Hanover S., my child, you must calm yourself. Everyone's so excitable nowadays. That's one of the pressing problems facing the world of late. So, my suggestion, S., would see Swam i, p. 8 hicory House to host Gillette and Mangsen By STEPHANIE KRAMER Beacon Staff Writer .. If you're looking for a different way to wind down into the weekend, th e Chicory House is the plac•:: fur you to be th is Friday for a delightful evening of multi-instrumental folk music. The Chicory House will play ho:,t to the popular fol k artists Cindy Mangsen and Steve Gillette at 8:30 p.m. September 27th. The concert will be held in the community room of Saint Stephen's Episcopal Church, located on S. Franklin St. across from Boscov's. Doors will open at 8:00 p.m. With wonderful vocal and instrumental capabilities, Cindy Mangsen ha~ produced two solo albums and assisted witl! the albums of greats like Tom Paxton. Her songs range in style from old church _ hymn s to modern folk music. Most recently, she performed in both the U.S. and Canada with the noteworthy artists Priscilla Herdman and Anne Hills. Their smash hit "Voices" was much acclaimed by a1Jdicnces and critics . The composer of the 60's ballad "Darcy Farrow", Steve Gillette has gained fame as a popular songwriter. Says Cashbox Magazine, "Perhaps the most refreshing clement in Steve Gill ette is his honesty. He comes on sta ge with somethi ng to say." And indeed he does! His works have been performed by artists like John Denver, Anne Murray, Linda Ronstadteven s1111g by the Disney characters Dumbo, Jiminy Cricket, and Wi nn ie- the -Pooh ! Gillette himself has recorded eight albums in his musical career, in addition to one with wife Mangsen . Gillett~ has given pcrfo1manccs in thirty-on ·) countries. RAVIO LI STIJFFED SHELLS LINGUINE w/CLAM SAUCE ITALL'\N STYLE CHICKEN AND D UMPLINGS PRIMAVERA SAVORY MEATBALLS SAUSAGE A.'sD PEPPERS PIZZA GARLIC TOAST T~~g"~~EN GREENS PASTA SALAD ~ ~ ~ ,4JJ~ TOMATO SALAD-~lliill;;.,,.~ JO CENT WINGS IN LEGENDS LOUNGE �PAGES SEPT. THE BEACON 26, 1991 Guns' new albums are 'One By Jeff Walsh Beacon columnist "Use Your Illusion I & II -- Guns and Roses." Already being touted as the biggest selling albums of all time by record store owners , (that wouldn't be a ploy to get more people to buy it. Nahl), Guns and Roses are back on the scene with a double disc set of total attitude. Clocking in at over two and a half hours, the Guns package is an exaustive work, ranging • ID a million' Rather than describe the songs and from "Patience"-like ballad, "November Rain" to their lyrics, I'd prefer to remind you that "Jungle"-ish mosher, "Right Next Door To Hell," Axl and the boys have outdone 78.4 percent of the songs won't be heard themselves. It does cost more due to the two on commercial radio ., due to it's Is it seperate albums that you have to buy, but both "questionable" material. are needed. Besides, in the way of metal recently, questionable? &%*#$@A! right it is, with the exception of Metallica, it's just a bunch but why shouldn't it be? So, due to the of pretty-boy corporate 'metal' rockers singing fact that commercial radio will shy away the newest version of the same old song. So, it's from it (FCC -Big Brother is watching), worth paying for quality metal. (Opinionated? it's worth it. From their version of Paul Yes. But why not? I don't care what any of , McCartney's "Live and Let Die" to Axl's venomous critic bashing "Get in the them want to pour sugar on!") Ring," it's well worth the buckage. Next up is Robyn · anny was in foster care Hitchcock and the when he first came to live Egyptians' newest effort " with Ken. Today, Ken is Perspex Islan d." Well, Danny's adoptive father. Like they've done it again. This band has consistently put out funky most parents, Ken is working hard hummable songs , witho?.!t to make sure his son has a shot at sacrificing the lyrics for a good life. hook. "Every night I vibrate internally, that's my form of William Johnson helped bring this prayer," to give one exa.-r1ple of family together. William is the lyrics you won't hear on any child welfare professional who local commercial station. The track being played arranged Danny's adoption. And consistently now is "So You working with Ken, he's helped Thfok You're in Love" -- a ma_ke sure Danny gets the support well-crafted pop ditty which I kids need to grow. find myself singing quite a lo~ lately. Other tracks worth Across the country, hundreds of mentioning are "She Doesn't thousands of child welfare profesExist," on which Michael Stipe of R.E .M. does some guest sionals like William are helping vocals. R.E.M. fans should kids like Danny. They're skilled also note that Peter Buck is and caring people tackling t0ugh practically an Egyptian on this . issu~s like child abuse, alcohol effort, playfog on eight of the and drug abuse, HIV/ AIDS and eleven cuts. homelessness. Also jamming in my room recent ly, Trip Shakespeare's new album And they're getting results. "Lul u." .~e Child Welfare Professionals Making a difference. One child at a tilne. "I've seen a lot of kids who don't get a good chance at life ... but Danny... he's going to be great." -William Johnson, Child Welfare Professional For More Information Call: (717) 787-4592 Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare Axl Rose- Is he offensive? And tor cheap transit:-:!!'., sake, the album is a "Lulu" (gag). The harmonies of brothers Dan and Matt Wilson are as prevalent as they were on the group's last album "Across the Universe." The lyrics arc cool, nothing to stretch the mental fabric, which is prcf..:rable at times. Struc~urcd songs, decent lyrics and good vocals are always a welcome change in today's music scene. (It doesn't make you go hmmm -- if you know what I mean.) Odds and Ends: On Saturday, September 28, a record show will be held at the Sheraton Hotel by the Red Barons Stadium in Moosic. It's the firs t local convention to be held, so attendance may prompt more shows. Besides, it's a Saturday, what else arc you going to do? Study? Cont. from p.7, Swami be retire Lo your bed with your teddybear or whatever makes you happy and have a nap. Maybe you should sleep whatever it is off. · In the meantime, however, the reason that it doesn't work anymore is that you have been performing your calculations with excessively large values of one. I told you that you needed sleep. H~VE YOU SEEN THESE TWO? Dear Great Swami, creator of the most interesting Bottom Line: If I was thinking about thinking about what I thought I was thinking, what was I really thinking about? Surely one, like you, with vast quantities of knowledge could easily answer this question. - Two Malefactors in Suspense, Pickering "Great Swami"? You two have obviously been doing too much Statics homework. You must also be engineering majors. Only engineers achieve this level of warped thotight, an. achiev.ement you can congratulate yourselves on. However, onward to your (ahem) question. As it happens, you were thinking about writing a letter to my column that you thought (HA!) I would be unable to cope with. For that, you would have to consult the required text for MTH-211 , Differential Equations. Now that's enough to get me rattled. But don't get any bright ideas. I get enough grief from my editor as it is. �THE BEACON SEPT. Campus announcements PAGE9 26, 1991 October 3 from 1 to 2 p.m. in Marts room 214. The goal of this conference is to detail the process of selecting a graduate school and to present the experience of graduate school through the personal stories of panel members and pre-recorded guests. For further information call the Graduate Office at ext. 4462 or the Career Services Center at ext. 4064. Graduate Conference The Division of Graduate Affairs and Continuing Education in cooperation with Career Services Center is sponsoring a video conference on "What is Graduate School?" and "How do you select one?" This live student video conference will be held on Thursday, 0 0 Support Group Several students are attempting to create a support group for the gay, lesbian, and bisexual students. All students regardless of orientation are welcome to be a part of this group. The purpose of this group is to help those in need of affirmation, or those who just wish to understand. If you would like more information concerning the club, contact Box 1291. All letters of inquiry containing a return address or phone number will receive a reply. All correspondence will be kept confidential. 0 Part-time Students Attention part-time students! You may be eligible for support services provided by Act 101. These services include tutoring, study skills workshops, and counseling. To learn more about the Act 101 program, contact Kathy Pesta on the third floor of the Conyngham Student Center at ext. 4156. \ 0 Luzerne County Young Democrats Do you feel your vote doesn't matter? Are you confused and disgusted by the current state of politics in America? Would you like to feel as if you were making an impact on national and international political affairs? Then the Luzerne County Young Democrats may be for you! The Luzerne County Young Democrats aim to stimulate in young people an active interest in governmental affairs and promote their involvement in the political process. The group meets the second Friday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at Elk's Lodge #109, 25 West South St. Meetings are open to all interested parties. Further information can be obtained by calling 822-7724. Atty. 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Inc Classic is a registered trademark licensed to Apple Computer. Inc. ~ ° Community Service On November 2, Student Community Services will gather students from various organizations on campus and send them into the community to do different forms of community service. The services include Habitat for Humanity, Substance Abu se, Children and Youth, Environmental Clean Up, and many more. Any club, organization, or individual interested in taking part in this community service day should contact Michele Corbett, Lori Fuller, Sue Trosko, Wayne McDonnell or Mary Martino at ext. 4685. 0 Polish Room Scholarship Each year the Wilkes University Polish Room Committee awards scholarship funds in honor of Dr. and Mrs. Joseph J. Kocyan. These funds are awarded to students of Polish descent who do well academically (minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0). Anv student who wishes to be considered for this· scholarship must submit a brief letter of application indicating major, class year, and Polish ancestry to the Financial Aid Office, Sturdevant Hall, by Wednesday, October 2. Time Cards · Student time cards are due in the Campus Employment Office by 4 p.m. Wednesday, October 2. Time cards which are received after that date will be held for payment un til the following month. 0 Just a reminder ... All announcements must be received by 6 p .m. each Tuesday in order to appear in Thursday's· issue. :J �PAGE 10 SEIYf. 26, 1991 THE BEACON Who is the real 'Loony Toon' Mr. Sembrat? "Poor little maroon. So trusting. So naive."- Bugs Bunny, after tricking Yosemite Sam into falling down a mine shaft. These are the opening lines of an article written by Times Leader Sports Writer Steve Sembrat. Mr. Sembrat took his shot at bashing the Wilkes Football program in an article printed in the paper's September 21 issue. Now it is time for a rebuttle. Sembrat says that the Wilkes Football team can relate to the Loony Toon's character Yosemite Sam, as depicted in the opening lines. Sam usually gets all worked up in his confrontation with Bugs Bunny, only to be outsmarted. Well, I have to say one thing: it must have been a slow day in the newsroom if the only thing an "experienced" writer can come up with are Loony Toons comparisons. The Wilkes football media guide's moto for this year is "turning the corner." Mr. Sembrat points out that the Colonel s turned the corner in their opener and fell right down a mine shaft. Grant it, Wilkes suffered a tough loss, but it's over, it's time to move on. Stop pouring salt on old wounds. Sembrat then points out that after seeing Wilkes lose to another Division III power, you have to shake your head, and sigh: "poor little maroons. So trusting. So naive." I feel that name calling is unprofessional, and any first year journalism student learns the difference between right and wrong. Is someone in need of tutoring? However, here I find tbe exception. The only maroon is the one that sits around and rips into a local college football team. What's next, accusing the Field Hockey team of playing like girls? · The members of the Wilkes Football team are trying. Life is no bed of roses (please excuse the cliche), but you keep sticking the thorns right in their side. Sembrat then drags King's College into his . mudslinging story. He says that Wilkes might feel threatened that King's is starting up a football program. This again is inaccurate. Wilkes and King's have been enjoying a fine rivalry for years. What makes this any different? Stembrat even 'gets as bold as to lay down a .prediction on the first Wilkes-King's football game. Mind you, the game will not be played until Saturday November 13, 1993. By the way he picks King;s to win 14-12. Mr Sembrat please tell me, are you a fortune teller? Who is-- going to win this year's World Series, or the 1996 Superbowl? DO YOU KNOW, DO YOU KNOW, DO YOU KNOW??!!! I wish you would tell me. Hell, I can quit school now, bet on a few games and be set for life. However, right now I have to sit here and read ridiculous articles from "arm chair jocks," who probably do not know the meaning of the words TRY and DETERMINATION. I know the students at Wilkes can define them for you. Hats off to the Wilkes Football team and all Wilkes sports teams. It's not their fault that the local press has nothing better to do then sit around and bash young men who are giving it their all. It's not only a shot at the football team, but at Wilkes , in general. Let's all look into the future, shall we. Maybe an apology will be sent forth to us "loony toons." Then again, don't hold your breath. Mr. Sembrat, your article is not classified as an editorial or commentary, therefore, your over dramatic opinions should not be included. I do have one more thing to say to all of you who did read Steve Sembrat's article: Poor little maroons. So trusting. So naive. Mr. Sembrat, our sports teams and the students of Wilkes have one thing that your article does not : CLASS!!! Harriers face 'disappointment' By BOB SIMMONS Beacon Staff Writer Disappointing is the best way to describe Saturday's cross-country performance. · Coach McGuire said that he was confident going into the race, but as the race went on he became very disappointed._ The only two bright spots for the Colonels came when the Colonels beat King's, due to a forfiet, and when Frazee Sutphen came in 4th overall with a 27:59 run. "Frazee ran a solid race and has been improving his times in every race, " said McGuire. Sheila Bubba has been very consistent for the Colonels with times of 22:56, 22:43, and 22:57. Alison Douglas is running cross-country for the first time this year and is doing very well. Douglas has cut three minutes off of her time and is making great progress according to McGuire. . Coach McGuire invites anyone who 1s interested in running to contact him, woman are especially encouraged to come out and run. INTRAMURAL FOOTBALL RESULTS NFC AFC McGuire wants more support frnm his number 2,3,4, and 5 runners. "We didn't do as well as I thought we could, Since it was a cool day and the course was flat. For these favorable conditions our times were up," said McGuire. Bloodsport 2-0 Chaos 2-0 Barnum 0-2 Extra Gold 0-2 McGuire feels that the team has to work harder in practice. After their practice on Tuesday he feels positive about the rest of the season. The two woman on the team, doing most of the running, are Sheila Bubba and Alison Douglas. EMO 44 Falcons 0 Bloodsport 27 . Bapium 6 Gamecocks 21 Shooters 12 Chaos 19 Extra Gold 0 Bloodsport 21 Gamecocks 0 Chaos 19 Falcons 0 Shooters 16 Barnum 14 EMO By Forfeit over Extra Gold EMO 2-0 Gamecocks 1-1 Shooters 1-1 Falcons 0-2 SCORES �T HE BEACON SEPT. 26, 1991 PAGE Co•ed gets a shot at 'major'stardom baseball. Yankow played for the Eugene, Oregon Emeralds (EMS), of the northwest league. The Emeralds are the class A club in the Kansas City Royals organization. Yankow said he was really excited about the fact that the Royal organization passed him over rookie ball to A ball. '"It was the best summer job I ever had," he added. Yankow was discovered at an open tryout in Wilkes-Barre. Head Wilkes Baseball coach, Jerry Bavitz, told Jeff to go to the tryout so he could be evaluated by some pro scouts and clocked on a radar gun. By J.R. RUPP Beacon Sports Editor As we begin the first fe w days of autumn, the football season is starting up, and the baseball season prepares itself for the "fall classic." However, one Wilkes University senior is already looking foward to next year's baseball season, and spring training. Jeff Yankow, 20, of Olyphant, Pa. has just completed hi s first year of professional Don't vvait in slow lines for fast food. Domino's Pizza welcomes you back to campus. For over 25 years we've been delivering hot, tasty pizzas to hungry students across Ameri ca. The best part (besides the pizza!) is that you don't have to wai t in line. So why wait? Call us with y our order and relax. Fast. Free Deliverv'" 154 S. PENNSYLVANIA AVE. 829-2900 1.. Hours: 11 A.M. - 1 A.M. SUN .-THURS. 11 A.M. - 3 A.M. FRI.-SAT. Ou r drivers carry less than $20.00. Limited delivery area. Domino's Pizza Delivers~ Jeff grabbed the attention of the scouts quickly. He pitched to 10 batters and struck out nine. His pitches averaged 88-89 m.p.h. on the radar gun with a few pitches breaking the 90 m.p.h. barrier. Two days later Jeff was pitching in a summer league game. Word had spread quickly on the new talent, as scouts from K.C., Boston, and Milwaukee were on hand to see him pitch. Jeff turned in another impressive perfom1ance, and 11:30 that night • he signed on with the Royals Organization. Jeff recalls being overwhelmed with excitement at his chance to play pro ball. A lifetime dream was finally becoming a reality. His father also shared those feelir.gs . However, his mother was hesitent about Jeff being sent to Oregon. But, after sitting down with her and talking it through with her she realized her son was fullfilling a dream. Two days later he was on a plane to Eugene. Jeff compiled some impressive stats while with the EMS. He turned in an overall record of 4-2 and a 2.73 ERA in 30 innings of work. He also struck out 16 batters. Jeffs role on the team was that of a middle reliever, which often meant long stints of work. However, Jeff said that things did not start out as he hoped. "In the first couple of games I was hit around pretty good," said Yankow. However, he rebounded in his third game with a quality performance. Jeff said that the pitching coach worked with him, and heiped him develop a curve ball. After that Jeff said things started to blend. While at Wilkes Jeff compiled an overall record of 8-10. He was 4-1 in his junior year. However, he always compiled a good ERA despite the lack of offensive support. Jeff said that aversity helped him in striving to become a better pitcher. The biggest highlight of Jeff's young career will come in March of '92. He will be · going down to Baseball City, Florida for spring training with the Kansas Ciiy Royals. Once there, Jeff will be re-evaluated and reassigned in the Royal Organization. Down the road, Jeff hopes to be pitching with the Royals in Kansas City, or on the Major League level somewhere. He says his dream would be to pitch at Fenway Park in Boston. As for now, Jeff prepares himself for his moment in the sun come March. All of us here at Wilkes wish him the very best. Good Luck Jeff! r---------,r---------,r---------, I II WILD WEDNESDAY I I PIZZA FOR TWO II $4.99 PLUS TAX : $6.95 PLUS TAX :: LARGE CHEESE PIZZA JUST $4.99 EVERY WED. AFfER 8 P.M . JUST ASK! EXPIRES : 10/13/91 liZml 8111 0 I I I I I ,I f-=i I ~ I RECEIVE A MEDIUM PIZZA WITH ONE FREE TOPPING & 2 COKES FOR JUST $6.95 EXPIRES: 10; 13191 1ml Ill FREE 12-PACK ! II II II 11 11 II H II RECEIVE A FREE . 12PACK OF COCA-COLA CLASSIC WHEN YOU PURCHASE A LARGE PIZZA WITH AT LEAST TWO TOPPINGS. EXPIRES: 10/13/91 1&112 flll QII L---------~L---------~L---------J THE BEACO N/Samantha Ireso n WILKES TALENT-You'll soon be seeing Jeff Yankow pitching in the major leagues. 11 �IN SPORTS: Call our football team 'Loony Toons,' will they? 'ALSO: Cross Country team 'disappointed' with performance. Colonels lose heartbreaker By J .R. RUPP Beacon Sports Editor READING-- The simple things do not always come easy. Extra points are often looked at as small contributions. However, three missed extra points dealt a major blow to the Colonels last Saturday night at Shirk Stadium, as Wilkes dropped a 28-27 contest to Albright. The Colonels fell to 0-2 overall and 0-1 in the MAC. . Trailing 28-21, the Colonels' Mike McCree intercepted a Mike Futrick pass at the Albright 42 yard line. Wilkes managed to score with 4:42 left in the game as quarterback Jay Stragis took it in for a one yard touchdown run. Trailing 28-27, Wilkes PAT attempt was no good. This proved to be the devasting blow. The Colonels hung tougli as they tried one more time. With 3:46 left in the game, Wilkes recovered a fumbled snap on the Albright 40 yard line. On the ensuing drive, Wilkes was left with a fourth and two play. The Colonels appeared to have the first down, but a poor spot from the referee gave the ball back to Albright to run out the clock. Wilkes jumped out quick on the Lions as they took a 7-0 lead with 5:27 left in the first. Jason Smith ran it in from four yards out and Joe Enders hit the PAT. Smith led Wilkes with 74 yards on 24 carries. Albright came back to tie the score early in the second quarter as Futrick scored on a 12-yard scamper.. The Colonels q uickly rebounded as Straigis hi t Chris Zellner with a 14-yard scoring strike._ Straigis was 13-of-25 for 128 yards and two touchdowns. _ Fullback Jon Thorpe put Albright back on top as he ran it in from two yards out for a 14-13 Albright lead at halftime. Early in the third, Albright added to their lead as Thorpe scampered in from six yards out and a 21-13 lead. The Colonels started their comeback trail with 5:56 left in the third. Freshman Jake Cole sacked Futrick in the endzone for a safety, and that cut the Albright lead to 21-15. Late in the third quarter, Straigis hit Zellner with a 10-yard touchdown pass to even the score at 21. · With 12 seconds gone in the fourth, Futrick put Albright ahead to stay on a one yard run. Mike Gatteau's PAT proved to be the winning margin of victory. The Colonels are back in action this Saturday with a home game against Susquehanna. The game will be played at Lackawanna County Stadium, Moosic. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. etermination: the key to a perfect week By JASON EIKE Beacon Staff Writer If determination, hard work, and a little hustle are the keys to success, than the Wilkes University Field Hockey team can open any door they choose. The Lady Colonels captured two more victories over King's and Albright this past week to up their record to 4-1. The Lady Colonels aggressive offense and tenacious defense have the Lady Colonels running like a fine tuned machine. _ "Our attitude is very high," commented head coach Addy Malatesta. "We are playing good hockey." Against King's the Lady Colonels used that tenacious defense to shutout their River Street rival 3-0. Wilkes scored 6:25 into the fitst half following a penalty corner. Toni Farinella capped off the play with the goal, and Amy Pyle picked up the assist. The Lady Colonels_ upped their lead to 2-0 with ten minutes left in the first half. Amy Antinnes got her third goal' of the season. Catie Heman and Sue Weisgerber hooked up for the Lady Colonels third goal of the game at the 16:35 mark in the second half. This is the first year for the King's field hockey program. Despite having a roster made up os mostly freshman, Malatesta was imoressed with the play of the young team. "They put forth an outstanding effort for a first year te'1lli, you can't ask for much more," commented Malatesta. In their other contest against Albright the Lady Colonels totally dominated play from the opening whistle to capture a misleading 2 -1 victory. · ;:;'il'mella and Pyle were responsible for the Colonel's two goals. Farinella scored 3: 15 into the first half to pick up her second goal of the season . Pyle scored a the 9:30 mark in the first half to round out the scoring for Wilkes. "No one particular person is responsible for the team success. Everyone is playing great," stated senior Lindsey Krivenko. The Lady Colonels have not yet had a game in the MAC. Their firs t MAC opponent will be Lebanon Valley, today at Artillery Park. Lebanon Valley is 4-2 this season and, according to Malatesta, are exceptionally strong as a team. LATE RESULTS The Field Hockey team battled to a 1-1 tie against FDU Madison. Alison Adomiak scored the lone goal for the Lady Colonels. Their record stands at 4- 1-1. The Volleyball team too to the road and were defeated by Upsala, 15-2, 15-3, 15-7. Be on � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon Newspaper Collection, 1947-present Description An account of the resource <p>This is Wilkes University's <em>Beacon</em> Newspaper collection, 1947-present. We also have digitized copies of the <em>Beacon's</em> predecessors, <em>The Bucknell Bison Stampede</em>, 1934-1935 and <em>The Bucknell Beacon</em>, 1936-1947 June. It should be noted that Wilkes University does not have a complete set of issues for the Bucknell Bison Stampede and Bucknell Beacon. For researchers who are interested in seeing the complete issues for these publications, please contact <a href="https://researchbysubject.bucknell.edu/scua">Bucknell University's Special Collections Department</a>.</p> <p></p> <p>Missing Issues:</p> <p>1947 August 8th<br />1947 September 5th<br />1947 October 3rd<br />1947 October 17th<br />1947 October 31st<br />1947 November 21st<br />1947 December 19th<br />1948 September 9th<br />1950 April 28th<br />1953 April 10th<br />1962 February 2nd</p> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Beacon staff is comprised of Wilkes University students who are advised by a full-time faculty member of the Communication Studies Department. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1934-present Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright of the Wilkes Beacons is retained by Wilkes University. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Professor Emeritus Harold Cox digitized the collection from 1934-1970 and created a <a href="https://beaconarchives2.wilkes.edu/">legacy website</a>. Digital Archives student John Jenkins digitized the collection from 1970-present. Special thanks goes to Communication Studies Professor Dr. Kalen Churcher, Editor-in-Chief Kirsten Peters, Beacon staff member, Emily Cherkauskas, and other Beacon staff for their help in acquiring digitized copies of the Beacons from 2006 onward. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon 1991 September 26th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1991 September 26 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/23c1393fb4b1e8fe0739c7f215cdcb1e.pdf 8b63ddc6b2c19a6e65946adc8988a3b3 PDF Text Text ' ~ IN NEWS: Wilkes students don't feel safe on campus. e --volume 44, No. 4 IN FEATURES: New professor brings a fresh look to Wilkes·: • ' WILKES UNIVERSITY'S WEEKLY October 3, 1991 Thallium mystery haunts Wilkes University By JASON EIKE Beacon Staff Writer When it rains it pours. As if the picric acid incident was not enough, another scandal has hit the Wilkes University chemistry department. An electrical worker who was working on the renovations in the Wilkes Un iversity chemist-ry department died this past Friday at the Hershey Medical Center of thallium poisoning. Robert Curley, 32, of Miners Mills was pronounced dead at 6:30 p m Fri day by Dauphin County Coroner,·Graham Hetrick. Curley was thought to have had contracted the poisoning while he was involved in working on renovations at Wilkes. Curley was first admitted to General Hospital on Aug ust 26 after suffering symptoms of discomfort. Curley was later released because his sickness was diagnosed as the flu. Curley was later readmitted and doctors determined that he was suffering from thallium poisoning. Curley was then admitted to a designated poison center at Hershey Hospital on September 16. He died HARMLESS- Dr. Owen Faut displays Thallium vJal to media. · Faut indicated the campus community is safe from the danger of Thallium. two weeks later. Thallium is found in most u nivers ity laboratories where studen ts study its properties. Wilkes possesses five bottles of the chemical element. No one seems to know how Curley came into contact with thallium. It is a colorless, odorless, heavy metal used for rat poisoning, until its ban 20 years ago because of its extreme toxic properties. A press conference was held yesterday to try and clear up any and all rumors regarding the incident. Wilkes University president Dr. Christopher N. Breiseth denied reports that Wilkes University had anything to do with the death of Curley. "As of now, there is no connection between the death of Mr. Curley and the renovations made at Stark/ stated Breiseth. whether the thallium, which was kept in the chemistry supply room ar the university, was moved by Curley and any of the other workers, therefore putting Curley in contact with the chemical. According to Dr. Faut, the chemicals in the supply room were moved by students, not workers. Memos were posted all over , campus informing students that the death of Curley was not related to the university. Representatives from OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) were at Wilkes yesterday to check if the Wilkes chemistry department was maintaining the correct safety precautions concerning their chemical maintenance. They had noth ing negative to report as of press time. Wilkes University chemistry President Breiseth contends that professor, Dr. Owen Faut, displayed the labs at Stark are ihe safest, the bottles of thallium that the most secure labs in Northeastern school possesses: According to Dr. Pa. He ·uges students not to Faul, the only way in which worry. Breiseth also said that in thallium can cause such an extreme order to let the public know how reaction is if it is ingested into the the University's maintaining safety blood system either through oral · • regulations .· the school will be ingestion or through contact on the offering tours of Stark, specifically skin. the chemistry labs during Parent's Questions were raised as to Weekend. DAcandidatessquare-off in debate By CHRISTINE CARDELLO Pittston Sunday Dispatch.. Beacon Advertising Editor The debate was moderated by . Jane Elmes-Crahall, League member and assistant Luzerne County District Professor of Communications A ttorney cand i dates, at Wilkes University. Republican Thomas Marsilio and Democrat Peter Paul Marsilio, an assistant Olsewski, Jr. recently squared District Attorney for the last off in a debate. The sixty three and one-half years and a minute "Meet the Media" 25 year veteran of the United session was held in Wilkes States Marine Corp, has based University's Marts Center and his campaign · on courage, sponsored by the League of competence, credibility, and Women Voters. class. He proudly spoke of his 100 percent success rate in Candidates were asked murder trials . He has questions by a panel mediated such high profile comprised of local media and cases as the Glen Wolseiffer newspaper personalities and Brian Smith murder trials. including: Fred Ney, Sunday He is also the only candidate Independent/ Mary Ravasio, to successfully pursue a life WNEP-Channel 16; Donna sentence conviction. Krellie, WERE-Channel 28; Jeff Cox, Hazelton Standard Olsewski has a strong Speaker; and Paul McGarry, family background in politics and adheres to his I?ride of Resource Center, a support bei ng born , raised and center for victims of child and educated in Luzerne County. spousal abuse. Olsewski Olsewski has spent the vowed to give the center last four years as a trial lawyer special attention if elected, a nd has a 90 percent feelin g that "it has been conviction rate. . ignored by District Attorneys Both candidates vowed to in the past." have a strong impact in Conflict developed when eliminating the "scourge" of the issue of plea bargaining drug dealers and abusers of arose. Olsewski strongly argued against it. "A person h as two children and elderly. They options, plead guilty or go to feel that these .people have trial. There is no room for given Luzerne County a poor plea bargaining i n the reputation that needs prompt system," said Olsesld. improvement. Marsilio di sagreed and M a rsilio gained said," Sometimes it i s compassion from the audience necessary to plea bargain in a ·by telling of his adoption of a case where you can't prove three year-old girl who was a charges." · victim of child abuse. A fin al decision will be Both Marsilio and made on Tuesday, November DEBATE-Peter Paul Olsewski, Jr. Olsewski are strong 6, when the voters get a · is one of th e DA candidates supporters of the Victim 's chance to voice their opinion. �P'"" '2 O r-r . , _ 1()()1 THE BEACON Study Abroad broadens student's horizons their junior year. They are offered for one semester, a year, or a summer. The cost is not much more than tuition at Wilkes. Although knowledge of the country 's language helps, no foreign language skills are needed. Funds are also made available to ease the cost. The Peking Chef Scholarship for International Understanding is given to students going abroad. It is worth $500 and it cari only be given to full time students who are DR. WALTER KARPINICH Pennsylvania residents and cross-cultural communication who have a 2.5 G.P.A. Many small tri-ps are offered and understanding, and earn credits toward their degree. to students who are interested in going abroad for a short "Studying abroad is an period of time. An experience which will enhance understanding of other intersession trip is being cultures and is a wonderful planned to Germany along educational experience, said with other trips to Eastern Europe and Russia, Japan, Karpinich. and Spain. There is a minimal The study abroad program fee and if credit is desired it is best for those students in will be extra. By PATTY PUERLING Beacon Staff Writer Studying abroad offers many opportunities and an unforgettable experience for students, according to Dr. Walter Karpinich, chair of the foreign language department. An y student at Wilkes with at least a 2.5 G.P.A. is eligible to study abroad in any of the 40 participating countries and the process is simple. "We encourage all students to explore the possibility of study abroad because it will provide an insight into the life style of other cultures and better understand other people," said Karpinich. There are many benefits to the study abroad program. When students study abroad they get to experience a different culture, develop their self-confidence, perfect their language skills, enhance their ACCESS- Stark was recently made handicapp accessiblP Buildings made accessible By JOHN SMULOWITZ Beacon Staff Writer 11 START YOUR FIRST DAY WITH YEARS OF EXPERIENCE BEHIND YOU. because of their weight. Ramps have been added to most buildings to promote accessibility. Wilkes University took steps over the summer to improve . . access to campus buildings for A Wilkes ~tudent, restnct,~d handicapped students. to a wheelchair, stated that, I feel they have started to make Stark Learning Center now moS t_ of th e ·b~ildin gs has automatic doors that can be ha nd icapp~d accessible , but opened with the press of a th ere are sttll some more doo::s button. However, these th ~t do ,? 0 t have automatic automatic doors are only on the switches. outside entrances of the building. "It's hard to renovate old The fire doors sti~l pose a buildings but it could be done," problem for the handicapped, said the student. JOE BARBERIO, Amnesty at Wilkes Amnesty begins at Wilkes Bring your BSN to the.Anny and we'll assign a preceptor to help put you at ease. Your preceptor will be an experienced Anny Nurse who will smooth your transition from school to practice. With advice, counsel on Anny nursing procedure, or just bY. being a friend. With your preceptor's help, you'll meet your new challenges and rapidly move into a leadership role of your own. If you're a BSN candidate . .. or you are an RN with a BSN . .. you'll _find the rewards and responsibility you're looking for in Anny Nursing. Contact your local Anny Nurse Corps Recruiter. 717-938-5531 • 717-826-6398 ARMY NURSE CORPS. ..I., ... . . .BE- -ALL YOU.CAM ' BE. -- . r , I' • I,' <e - - - .., # I , ' t I I, < The Wilkes University Chapter of AmI).esty International held its first meeting on Thursday, September 26, at 11 a.m. in SLC 209. Those students, staff and faculty in attendance watched a video called "Think About Tomorrow ... which introduced Amnesty International, (Al), and its work. The video featured such well-known · performers and AI members as Sting, Peter Gabriel, Bruce Springsteen, Jackson Brown, Sinnead O'Connor and Corey Glover of the group Living Color. AI is a world wide movement of people working together to protect the human rights of other people. Al's mandate encompasses three main goals: 1) The release of prisoners conscience--men, women, and children imprisoned for their beliefs, color, sex, ethnic origin, language, or religion, provided the y have neither used nor advocated violence. 2) Fair and prompt trials for all political prisoners. 3) An end to torture and executions in all cases. The Wilkes University chapter of Amnesty International meets the second and fourth Thursday of each month in SLC 209 at 11 ·a.m. Next meeting is, scheduled for October 10 and all interested parties are invited to attend. ·- . 11 For more information the following can be contacted: Ned Smith 823-4148 . Joe Barberio 822-7724 Dr. SamMerrill ext. 4837 �Ocr. 3, 1991 THE BEACON P AGE3 Are students at risk on campus ? By MARLENE MANGAN Beacon News Editor A recent attack of Wilkes students has heightened the need for increased security ori campus. On September 21~ four freshmen were assaulted on campus by five females and possibly one male. Wendy Zewe and Marci Albert, two of the victims, were taken to a local hospital after the attack and later released. Zewe was treated for a concussion and bruised ribs. "I remember getting kicked in the ribs and falling to the ground," said Zewe. According to the victims, they were confronted by the suspects on the lawn just outside of Pickering. "They asked us for cigarettes and money, but when we told them we didn't "It travels the streets and have any they began to attack alley ways on and near ·us," said Zewe. campus. Although we don't The six suspects, who have many probl~m~ on fled the scene, still .have not · campus, we do have mc1dents been apprehended by the off school grounds usual~y police. The Wilkes-Barre related to alcohol," said police department, who were Dembroski. called by Wilkes security , are· Extra precautions have continuing an investigation been recently taken by the into the incident. four students but they still "They spend a lot of question their safety. "I got money keeping the campus the Operation Alert device to looking nice but why don't put on my door because my they spend more money to MAC card was stolen from increase security for the safety my room this week," said of students?" said Jackie Zewe. Wright, one of the victims. Gerry Cookus, Chief of According to Steve Security at Wilkes, said that Dembroski, Director of students need to become more Security at the University of aware of the safety programs 'Scranton, the school has used available to them. "We are motor scooters since 1985 to here for the students and I patrol the campus and this can't stress enough that they year just purchased a GEO should use the escort service," vehicle. · said Cookus. University names on Wilkes students Notice: Operation Alert is a program designed to reduce the risk ofpersomil attack on and around campus. The program utilizes a personal alarm device that is easily activated if you feel physically threatened. · The device can also be hooked up to a door and will sound when the door is forc~d open. C.A.RE. is a program tht allows students to phone in anonymous tips to security regarding suspected criminal activity on campus. The extension is# 2273. new acting dean By HEIDI HOJNOWSKI Beacon Staff Writer Mr. Emory Guffrovich has been appointed Acting Dean of Admissions for Wilkes University. Marc Davis, Guffrovich's predecessor, has taken a leave of absence from Wilkes and .will be accepting a new position elsewhere as of January 1, 1992. I Students mad over I.D.'s Susan Hritzak, assistant Registrar, said, "It just happened that way. This was not meant to trick the students This card is your official or 'to make money off of University identification and them." must be carried at all times. Report the loss of this card to According to Hritzak the the Registrar immediately. A policy is stated on the back of replacement fee of $10.00 will the I.D., so there should be no questions. be charged. The above is the Wilkes Kathy Monahan, a senior University I.D. policy. For at Wilkes said, "I came back many Wilkes students, the the first day of school and new policy : has created went to the Registrar and problems. asked about the new I.D.'s. I Students who entered was told that they weren't Wilkes in 1988 received a free being distributed free of I.D. freshmen, sophomore charge this year.'' and junior year due to the new computer scanning system. According to Hritzak, This year a $10.00 fee is some students have being charged for a new I.D. complained and their names "I had no idea that I had to have been put on a list. bring my old I.D. back. How "General Offices are do they expect you to know if deciding what should be done they don't tell you, " said I ab?ut the problem," said junior Ralph Miller. Hntzak. By CHRISTINA CLINE Beacon Staff Writer ADMISSIONS- Emory· Guffrovich is acting dean Guffrovich, a four and a half year veteran of the Admissions staff, previously worked with transfer students and aid Wilkes's graduate school applicants. "I look forward to freshmen recruiting," said Guffrovich, " I'm very excited. I'm ready to roll up my sleeves." Guffrovich said that admissions is a crucial element to any university. "The number of high school graduates are diminishing so college admission·s has become increasingly competitive." Guffrovich and his staff feel they are prepared to compete and convey their own enthusiasm about Wilkes to prospective students. AT YOUR OWN RISK- girls walk near the dimly-lit area near Pickering Hall Wednesday night. This was the scene of an attack , ., • COLUEGE NITE 1\ WANTED.~ --~ ·:. ,· DEAD OR AUy~.,,,,~~- _-·-1 L...:_":_~ ~"-;,....:.-.. , .-...• -:· - •• Customers for our ... 1 • w iEX- I MEX , BUFf~!I 9 All You Can Eat • Tacos • Burritos • Chicken Fajitas • Chili • Refried Beans • Nachos • Corn Bread • Jalapeno & Ch,eese Sauces FRiDAYS 5 TO 9 P.M. Wings and Things • Smoked Texas Hots • Baked Beans I I i I I t I • Steamed Tex-Mex Shrimp I I • Chuck Wagon Hand Carved Steer I • Crab Legs • Ranch Potatoes • BBQ Chicken • BBQ Ribs • Com on the Cob i · $1.00 OFF!!!'ARD ~SHOW YOUR ~COLLEGE I.D. ~ (Expires Sept 31) In the Genett! ~~~~- fiotel & Convenllon Cerrter CJ$Qj1':t)lt) n E. Market St;i. W-B, PA 823-6fo2 �Ocr. 3, 1991 THE BEACON P AGE S Letters to the Editor... Why are we losing staff members? Dear Editor: I don't know if you remember me but I was on the Beacon early in the semester as a staff writer. My major is communications and I thought joining the paper would be a good experience. i-Iowever, I just could not handle it. The staff was great but what I had to go through, and you still do, was unbelievable. I transferred into Wilkes and came from a good school paper. We had a reliable staff of about 14 people and even won a few awards. When I started working on the Beacon I was kind of disappointed with the equipment being used. An old printer that always managed to jam every five minutes or it just wouldn't print at all. The computers were not too bad but with the few staff members you have there just is not enough. These few problems, and some not mentioned, were probably why everyone was up there late on Wednesday nights, oh I mean late Thursday morning. This is why I left. If the school wants you to publish a quality paper every week then why don't they give you half decent equipment ? I'm sure with all the money the school takes in it can afford to improve the office equipment at the Beacon. But I'm just a student, what do I know? Name Withheld The Beacon• Wilkes University's Weekly VOL. 44 NO. 4 OCTOBER 3, 1991 Raled as a First Class newspaper with one mark of distinction by the Associaled Colkgiale Press 1991-92 EDITORIAL STAFF ANDREA SILVI EDITOR -IN-CHIEF BONNEE BREESE --- MANAGING EDITOR MARLENE MANGAN --- NEWS CO-EDITOR MELISSA MARGIS --- NEWS CO-EDITOR BRIAN MALINA --- FEATURE EDITOR CAROLYN DOUGLAS---ASSISTANT FEATURE EDITOR J. R. ~UPP --- SPORTS EDITOR BOB SIMMONS -ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR JEAN NEPA --- COPY EDITOR SAMANTHA IRESON - PHOTO EDITOR JARROD NORTON -TECHNICAL CONSULTANT CHRISTINE CARDELLO ---ADVERTISING MANAGER MR. 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I Ocr. 3, 1991 PAGE4 THE BEACON ......·.···············•:•:-:::;:::;::::::::::;:;:::t:?.•.•.·.·.·.·.•.•.·.;.·.·.·.···· h 11 .. . .· . ·. : ·.·.·.·...·.·.·.·.·.•.·:•:•:•:•:':'c':':':':':':':':':':':':'c'c':':':':':J''"'"'="'=':' "'='='='''''''':c'':';;·-::::::::··:::::.,.,:,.,.,.,.,.,., . . . . . .· ..· . . · :. . ..· ::;:;:: • .· . . . .. · .·. . . . Feeling secure? Security. By definition, this simple term means having a feeling. of safety and being free from anxiety and care. Accordmg to many students, however, this definition does not describe security at Wilkes. Just two weeks ago, four freshmen students were attacked by a group of juveniles as they were leaving Pickering Hall. !':"'o. of the s!uden_ts had to be treated at a local hospital for mJu~es sustamed m the attack. The group notified security, whom turn called the Wilkes-Barre police. Officers catne to take the names of the victims, but no arrests were made and an investigation is.still pending. Incidents like this one can be prevented if both students and security personnel could work to improve safety on campus. Operation Alert, a program which was instituted on campus last year, was a great idea in theory, but in practice, students feel that the devices which they were given are not enough to protect them from an attacker. The device, which consists of a small flashlight and a beeper, is not very effective. The sound of the beeper is enough to annoy an attacker and possibly alert someone in the area, but what if no one hears the alarm? (they're really not that loud). Even worse, just think of what could happen to you by the time someone comes to help you? A better idea would be to supply students with a small can ?f 1:1a~e whi~h cou~d be attached to a key chain and would mfhct immediate pam on the attacker. Even more worthwhile would be ~n alarm which ~as tied into a base at the security desk. This type of device could directly alert security personnel of any problem on campus. Instead of supplying students with a flashlight to light their paths, we need to install better lighting throughout campus. Sure~there ~re areas which are very well lit; the belltower, the area immediately surrounding Stark, and the cafeteria, but what about the walkways and parking lots which have very little if no lighting? Because we are often in our offices until two or three a.m. ..some morni~gs and must either walk to our cars or our dorms, we have noticed that there are many areas which could use a bit mo~e lig~t. On _verr rainy nights, there are times when you cant avoid steppmg m a puddle because you can't see it. · T? provide students with more efficient protection, Security purchased a vehicle resembling a small golf cart last y~ar. This vehicle, however, cannot be everywhere, and our biggest problem lies in the number of security personnel we actually have on campus. It is true that security patrols the campus regularly, but it seems as if there just aren't enough guards to go around. Students also need to take precautions to protect ~hemselves against possible attacks. Whenever possible, walk m large groups; use only well-lit walkways, and be sure to know the basics of self-defense. The issue of self-defense is of great importance. There are clubs on c~pus, like th~ 1':1artial }\rts club, which can supply students with enough basic mformation to defend themselves in the event of an attack. A seminar on self-defense should be made mandatory for every student on campus. If we don't begin to work on, the security problems on campus, incidents like the one which occured two weeks ago will continue, and next time, the consequences could prove fatal. Media· influences culture With the ever fa st pace of communication technology, I have asked myself and so have others, is it in fact affecting our culture? Well, I could answer this question quickly but a great deal is involved with communication and how messages are getting across at this point in time. It all began in an obituary in the Citizen's.Voice , then it came across the screen at the hands of "our home-town station", WBRE. Then to the front page of the Times Leader. If at this point you don't know what I'm referring to you must have been asleep for the past few days. . The communication process of the death of Mr. Curley has hit our campus by storm and it makes one think of how the media effect our lives, our culture! After one derogatory statement that was made by WBRE, parents, students and all concerned with Wilkes called to have their questions answered. There were so m any calls that the administrators and officials thought it be in the best interest of the university to hold a press conference. . . I must say, that I too was curious if in fact this chemical put me in any danger. Fortunately, it didn't, it doesn't and won't ever put me in any danger, at least not at this university. But the fac t remains that a rumor can put an institution of this size in a comer. Professors, students, staff and maintenance workers who frequent Stark Learning Center nervously awaited for some message from administrators, rather than the message that had already been given by the outside media. Much to my pleasure, I was reassured by the message that was given by Dr. Breiseth and others at the press conference held in the chemistry lab, yesterday. I cari now sit in my classrooms in the SLC and not really worry about washing my hands before putting a potato _ chip in my mouth. Yes, rumor had it that the thallium was ingested and that maybe you too could ingest the deathly chemical and DIE! No, no, no, it can not do it to you without being open around you and you touching or drinking.it. Yet this still brings me back to culture and the way media as a means of communication effects us all. What can we do? Are we just helpless gullibles in thi~ mass media thing or are we thought as JUSt small cheese on a big cracker? �PAGE6 Ocr. 3, 1991 T HE BEACON I THE T "Great you v, Feature without Christina .Beck- shining light at Wilkes By ANDREA SILVI Beacon Editor-in-Chief She loves tennis, does aerobics every day, and says that the Bears are her favorite football team. No, she's not the freshman who sits next to you in class. In fact, you can often find her in the front of the class, teaching. Christina Beck, whose youthful appearance and energetic personality has fooled many students, is the newest addition to Wilkes' communications faculty. Beck, a native of Indiana, completed her undergraduate studies in Communications at Ball State University (the alma mater of David Letterman, she reminds us) before entering graduate school at Bowling Green in Ohio. Beck · then left Bowling Green to become the dire~tor of a career planning and placement center in Virginia. "What I did there was basically teach self :mblic relations," Beck said, "I taught peor,!e how to sell themselves in order to get ;;job." After three years at the center, Beck, realizing that her first love was teaching, took a position at Radford University in Virginia. A year-and-a-half later, she decided that it was time to go back to graduate school, and she resumed her studies at the University of Oklahoma. With two years of experience at Oklahoma under her belt, Beck began a national job search which eventually brought her to Wilkes. Although there were many factors which contributed to her decision to stay at Wilkes, she feels that the personal experience of the campus made her choice a lot easier. "The relationships between students and faculty reminded me of the same personal experience at Ball State," Beck said, "The students here are treated as human beings and not numbers." Beck also places a great deal of emphasis on her research projects, and she was impressed with the receptiveness the faculty and administration demonstrated for her work. "I love my work, and I didn't want to go to a place where they would make me feel low because I was doing research," Beck said. Beck is currently working on a project which is the basis for a dissertation leading to her doctoral degree. For the past month, Beck has put in 120 hours of televi.sion viewin<! with the students in Evans Hall. She has been videotaping and observing their actions and conversations as part of her study of the "social nature" of TV. The study includes elements of ethnography, conversation analysis, and content ·to l et tt . (well, 1 picky) Starvin an enginee omm-n life. A WRIT COMN VEGI FIASC Well, i on the Late in Vegeta assist f1 Christina Beck takes a break from her T.V. watching. to na1 bombru Beck completed her television viewing this past Monday evening and hopes to have her dissertation ready for committee review by December. She will not reveal much of what her study has found, but she did indicate that the students she observed are primarily night viewers and enjoy mainly sports programming, especially Monday Night Football. Beck has very broad interests in the communications field, and she hopes that her own experiences in journalism, public relations , interpersonal communications, and communications research will help students who aren't quite sure what area they'd like to concentrate in. Beck would also like to motivate students to gain experience in their chosen field through extra-curricular activities, and she hopes to help institute a program which would bring aU communications maiors together, regardless of concentration. . see Beck, p.8 'Homesteaders'-Hit or miss? ,. ,. King's College's Department of . Theatre's latest offering , "Homesteaders," is about a "Lone Wolf' whose followers soon become disenchanted with their life style, according to Director Carl Wagner. Beacon the ga caused score t1 Ground Evil V( quaJrter) · r __,_ -- King's students show their taients on the Homestead The Lone Wolf, Neal Raftery (Stephen Lewis) along with his brother Jack (Kevin Anton) and Jack's fiancee Edra (Jeannie Ruth) go to the wilderness of Alaska in 1979, and are soon joined by Neal's girlfriend Jacqueline (Bridget O'Brien). Within a few months discontentment abounds in the camp and tensions are intensified with the arrival of Neil's- 14 year-old daughter Laurel (Jeannie Krofski) who wants to become closer to her father. Wagner's production is full of hits and misses but is overall generally entertaining. Though not his best role, the part of Neal provides a nice change for Steve Lewis from his usual Shakespearean and classical roles. He invokes a naturalness on stage which was greatly needed for the role. His best scene comes near the end of Act II when Jacqueline confronts him with a weapon he is not accustomed to ... Love. Bridget O'Brien does a fine job as Jacqueline and matches Lewis'. natural style. Her portrayal is sympathetic and enjoyable. Newcomer Jeannie Ruth has the difficult task of playing the more subdued role of Edra, and does it well, I especially when expressing herself in Act II. Kevin Anton, despite getting off to a rocky start, recovered and improved as the play went on. The best performance of the evening however, belonged to Jeannie Krofski, as Laurel. The role calls for a fourteen year old and the twenty year old Krofski pulls it off \\/ithout a hitch, moving easily from humor to aggression to pain, always on the mark. Despite minor difficulties such as poor sound effects and bad !ighting cues, "Homestead" turned 0ut to be an entertaining night at tlv~ theatre. Si 84 is �Ocr. 3. 1991 THE BEAcm The Great Swami "Great Swami", eh? That shows you what happens when the Features editors are allowed to run without a leash. I also would like ·to let the Teeming Wilkes Millions , (well, thousands, but let's not be picky) know that I am still a Starving Writer. Such is the life of an engineer-that-everyone-thinks-is-a-c omm-major. · Ah well . Such is life. And, by the way, WRITE IN COMMENTS! WITH YOUR VEGETABLE MATTER FIASCO, ROUND THREE Well, it's time for another update on the sidewalk slime controversy. Late in the second quarter, the Evil Vegetable Matter was given an assist from acorns and large apples, to name two of the major bombardment-capable trees . A Beacon news editor was put out of the game due to a head injury caused by a falling crabapple. The score thus far: Groundskeeping Staff Evil Vegetable Matter quarter) 14 13 (3rd QUOT ABLE QUOTE #9108 DIPL OM A CY II TH E REVENGE D-iplomacy is the art of letting someone else have your way. LECTURE WEEK GEM OF THE him. Honest. He'll live. NE WSPEAK DICTIONAR Y fe ar (feer) n. The fee ling experienced when an enraged Editor-in-Chief threatens one wi th an X-Acto (trn) knife on production night. DIAL -A-POP E "1his year, I'll have a class of mature, responsible sophomores [chuckle]." - Dr. Sours HUMOR ON A DEAD LINE Have you ever tried to be creative on a schedule? It's like trying to fight a forest fire with a squirt gun. I think I'll go take it o ut on the Features Editor. But I won't kill Have you heard about this? Oh yes, the Vatican steps into the 90's with the 1-900 DIAL-A-PO PL'. number. On this number one can hear excerpts from Pope John Paul II's latest sermons. I never thought I'd see the day. Next thing you know, Tammy Faye Bakker will lose h er voice (glory g lory hallelujah) ... prr manently. PAGE7 ets serious OLUMNIST WRITES SERIOUS PIECE. NEXT WEEK: T HE MEANING OF LIFE REVEALED TO BE A DIFFERENTIAL EQUATION Yet again, another series of news stories are making the rounds i n Medialand. This time, it concerns w hether or not health professionals should undergo mandatory HIV tests. Of course, the usual round of Right to Privacy screaming has gone on, as well as the R ight to Know yelling. Now, while I am fully confident in the democratic system, this is exactly the sort of bickering that prevents a n yt h i n g of value bei n g accomplished in Washington. Let's look at this situation realistically, kids. AIDS is one of the most Perfect Diseases ever known. It's a truly na!>~y little bugger. If one wants to be mathematical about it, there are those In The Know that, th rough mathematical population models (whic h, for a variety of boring technical reasons, I will omit here), say that one should not worry about overcrowding of our planet because disease, wars and so on will take care of it. Could AIDS be the pandemic that wipes out half t.h e globe? Yes. Will it happen? Probably. Probably, that is, unless we get off of this privacy kick. Yes, I know. It's a Constitutionally Protected Right. But, as any well-trained legal beagle will tell you, your rights end where they infringe upon mine (or anyone else's, for that matter). Right at this point we enter the gray area so beloved by lawyers. Now then. Considering the rabbitlike proclivities of the American public, if this silliness continues over the privacy issue, AIDS will, not might, will knock out half of North America. We are no longer playing games here, boys and girls; we have entered the twilight land of Reality. Our own silliness may be our destruction. An example of human greed being a problem in itself is the fact that many doctors oppose the testing, because if the word got out, they would lose their patienLs, and their profits [my italics]. Well, boo hoo. Times are tough all over. My blood for instance, is certified free of HIV, due to a free blood test one gets every time one donates blood, [which, by the way, I heartily recommend to all of you], and I would not object to showing my donor card to anyone who asks. Indeed, I would proudly shc,w you. A science fiction writer has written a novella concerning a woridwi-1F See HI V , p.8 Ghost of Vladimir Show your parents you really have a head on your shoulders. Sign Up Now... Because the Yearbook is YQurbook Don't be a blank spot. Your college yearbook · is a lasting memory of a great part of your life. For your sake, and others, get your picture taken. SIGN UP FOR YOUR SENIOR PORTRAIT IN STARK !-OSBY BETWEEN 11 A.M. AND 1 P.M., ON OCTOBER 1, 3, 17, 22, AND 24. ( 1987 Varden Studios. Inc By STEPHANIE KRAMER Beacon Staff Writer The spirit of piano virtuoso Vladimir Horowitz was alive on campus yesterday evening, October 2, at 8:15 p.m. The C.P.A. was filled with the sound of music played to the tune of Horowitz's nine-foot concert grand piano. . The Steinway Model D was used by the late Horowitz in all of his public and private performances, including those in the White House, U.S.S.R., Europe, Japan, and Britain. This same piano also graced the movie screen when a film of Horowitz's concert tour in Moscow was released. On piano were Wilkes piano faculty members Thomas Hrynkiw _and Ellen Flint. The first half of the program consisted of solo selections by Hrinkiw. He opened the show with Mozart's "Fantasia in C Minor, K. 396." The second half of the concert consisted of two duets performed by Hrinki w and Flint together: Schubert's "Fantasy in F Mj nor" and "Jeux d'Enfants, Op. 22" by Bizet. The Darte performance was thoroughly enjoyed by its large and diverse audience. If the applause could tell it all, we would have never left! Although the music was compelling, it was the piano that really made the show. It was provided to Wilkes by the Robert M. Sides Family Music Center of Williamsport and Wilkes-Barre. Wilkes faculty performs on Horowitz . .,,,,t..~ ~ · . 1992 BSN STUDENTS. 4V ~ ~ter the Air Force 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 Air Force medical facility. To apply, you'll need an overall 2.50 GPA. Serve your country while you serve your career. USAF HEALTII PROFESSIONS TOLL FREE 1-800-423-USAF --- ----- =========:-:=~=:--:·:::~F:= > �THE BEACON Ocr. 3, 1991 PAGES Diverse show makes history By BRIAN MALINA Beacon Feature Editor Diversity. This word can be used to describe the experience of the Anthrax/Public Enemy concert. Rap, heavy rifetal, and alternative music were all represented at this one of a kind performance. The evening began with an unannounced appearance of the all white rap band Young Black Teenagers, who performed a 15 minute set which inspired little if any crowd response. Next up was a band which defies all forms of classification~ Primus, who brought the crowd to life. Fr,om "Jerry was a Racecar Driver" to their final ~hord, Primus thrilled and surprised all rn a_ttei:dance with their unique combmation of comedy and sheer musical talent. Then, as Public Enemy took the s~age, the crowd surprisingly began to f1l_ter out. !'· E. to their credit, continued with their topical and sometimes c~:mtroversia_l music, stopping often to g1v~ the audience their opinions on such topics as war r.nd "the plight of the black man and woman in a · white man's America.", Anthrax- Scott Ian, Dan Spitz, Joey Belladonna, Frank Bello, Charlie Benante. The show closed with Anthrax When asked the reasoning behind taking the stage, bringing with them this ground breaking tour Anthrax's many who departed during Public · bassist, Frank Bello responded " there is Enemy's set. From "Got the Time" to not much difference between rap and our "Indians" to their encore duet with Public music ... they both have a street vibe to Enemy, a metal rap version of the P.E. them." He also added, "We are all alike, song "Bring the Noise," Anthrax added music does not see color." the perfect ending to a unique night of musical ent~rtainment. Wilkes tomorrow to hit road "This is the first time for such a large number of departments to go on one trip," said Willis. The Alumni , parents and combined efforts will friends of Wilkes in hopefully bring new students Westfield, NJ at First Baptist and interest to the university Church will all come together as well as funds, which is the for the first ever concert initial reason for the trip. fundraising campaign ip its history. The University Chorus On Wednesday, October consisiting of 70 members 9th, Wanda Willis, Assistant and the Chamber Singers Director, Capital Campaign consisting of 16-18 members, Alumni House along with under the direction of Dr. admissions, the department Stephen Barton, Assistant of music, and a dozen faculty Professor of Music, will hold members will,go to Westfield a -concert following a dinner in hopes of setting a new pace which will be held in the city. for the "Wilkes Tomorrow" " Through the efforts of program. Trustee Emeritus Joseph A. By BONNEE BREESE Beacon Managing Editor Wienctl; our New Jersey university." "In hopes that we Sale~.man, alumni of the will continue to recruit quality music department in New music students, " he Jersey and its citizens will be continued. able to see what's going on at Wilkes now ," said James The Wilkes Tommorow Harrington, " Coordinator of campaign will not stop there, the Department of Music, it will be on the road to twenty Theatre and Dance. differnt cities this year. The choirs will also perform for two local junior William Tremayne, '57, high schools and the high .s chool of Westfield the chairman of the North Jersey campaign following day. "We are regional spearheaded the New Jersey hoping that it won't be a one fundraising program, along time event for the .choirs," said Harrington, "and that -with Wiendl they have put together an event that is sure .some of the other ensembles not to' be forgotten by the will be able to travel in this people of Westfield. type of capacity for the · ·-' Do You Want VISA & Ma·sterCard Credit , Cards? Now you can have two of the most recognized and accepted credit cards In the MJrld_.Vlsa® and MasterCaro® credit cards. .."ln your name." EVEN IF YOU ARE NEW IN CREDIT or HAVE BEEN TI.JRNED DOWN BEFORE! VISA® and MasterCard® the credit cards you desen-e and need for- ID-BOOKS-DEPARTMENT STORES-TIJITION-ENTERTAINM EITTEMERGENCY CASH-TICKETS-RESTAURANTSHQTELS-MOTELS-GAS-CAR REITTALSREPAIRS-AND TO BUUD YOUR CREDIT RATING! CUAAANTEEDI VISA/MASTERCARD GUARANTEED IHUI Ofl MONIY ■ ACll Approval absolutely guaranteed so .. . ... ' . . .. ....... . . "' . ' . .. ................ - - ~ ... . . Cont. from p.6, Beck "I'd like to see more students involved in extra-curricular activities," Beck said,_"I don't think they realize that, besides grades, that's what employers look at. They want to see if the students have applied what they learned in the classroom." Beck has high hopes for the communications department and also for herself. She would like to stay here at Wilkes as long as she is able to accomplish the goals she has set for herself. "I will be here as long as I can be beneficial to students and to the department, and can continue to receive support for my research and teaching," Beck said. ' Although she misses her home in Oklahoma (and Oklahoma football), Beck, along with her husband, Wade Pangburn, and daughter, Brittany, is adapting well to both Wilkes and her new home in Kin ston. Cont. from p.7, HIV war on the virus, in the not-too-distant future. This future outlined a system of Quarantine Zones in every state, in which the infected live normal lives, and can trade non-organic items with the rest o( the respective states. These areas had voting rights and everything else a non-infected person had. Seems to me like an ideal solution. This story had a national ID card system, and monthly mandatory blood tests for everyone. This is what we are looking at when we look to the future, and if this pathetic bickering keeps up, the end will come sooner than you might think. e are in danger. Do something about it. Before it's too late. Now, if that article doesn't ·ncite some hate-mail, I don't know hat will. Have a nice day. ------------~-----~~~---STUDENT SERVICES,PO BOX 2596,HOLLY\IOOD,FL 33022: YES! IwantVJSA®/MASfERCARD®Credlt : Cards. Enclosed Ond $15 which Is 100% refundable If not approved 1.mmedlately. 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Forms will also be available at Kirby Park on the day of the walk. Anyone wishing additional information can contact Mary Martino (ext. 4685) or Rev. Anita Ambrose (825-8543). Amnesty International The Wilkes Chapter c :sty International meets the 2nd and 4th Th1 ~ .... ay of every month at 11:00 a.m. in Room 209 of Stark and the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 3 p.m. in the same location. All interested students, faculty, and staff are invited to attend. 0 . . SPRING BREAK IN CANCUN 8 Day Vacation includes:_ .• • • • • K/T Bus to Philly/Newark K/T Air . First Class Beach Front Hotel K/T Airport Transfers Baggage Handling and Taxes Total Price $599 Quad L 7 lft1E. IS R. UNN l1VG our. 1h'E.R.E. t=1RE. O,•\•'l Y 40 SE. A 1 S LE. F 11 YOU S 1 LE. 1-t \l E. YOl.•'R DE.POS 11 BY OC7O8E.R. 3' I Ct=lll Ch'AR.l IE. K.E.YE.S- 825-4534 ,,.,u TO: ·- -------------------------- Trip Sponsored By Trans World Travel,, Ltd. 613 Connell Bldg. Scranton, PA. 18503 (717 ) 344-97_8-4 0 Healthcare Rally · A rally supporting healthcare for all Americans will take place on Sunday, October 6 on Public Square in Wilkes-Barre. The rally will take place at 3:30 p.m and will feature the appearance of an ambulance which is on a nationwide trek across the U.S. to educate and inform people about the sorry state of our health care system. Further information on the "Emergency Drive for Health Care" can be obtained from Citizen Action Northeast Regional Director Stephanie Wychock (a Wilkes alumna), at 825-5660, or from Joe Barberio, A Wilkes graduate student and co-chair of the Citizen Action Northeast Regional Steering Committee at 822-7724. 0 Young Democrats The Luzerne County Young Democrats are pleased to announce that Attorney Daylin Leach, president of the Pennsylvania Young Democrats, will be the guest speaker at the October meeting · of the group. The meeting will take place on Friday, October 11 at 7:30 p.m. at the Elks Lodge 109 on West South Street. The Lodge is located between South Main and South Franklin Streets. Attorney Leach hails from Allentown Bethlehem area and is president of the Lehigh Valley Young Democrats. All interested persons are invited to attend. There is no admission charge, and pizza and refreshments will be served. Further information can be obtained by calling 822-7724. ° Community Service On November 2, Student Community Services will gather students from various organizations on campus and send them into the community to do different forms of community service. The services include Habitat for Humanity, Substance Abuse, Children and Youth, Environmental Clean Up, and many more. Any club, organization, or individual interested in taking part in this community service day should contact Michele Corbett, Lori Fuller, Sue Trosko, Wayne McDonnell or Mary Martino at ext. 4685. 0 Homeless and Housing Do you Think homelessness and housing issues· are too complex to do anything about? Think again! Come find out what you can do at an informational and organizational gathering at King's College Campus Ministry Office on Saturday, October 5 from 11 to 1 p.m. Lunch will be provided free of charge. A group from Wilkes will be meeting ·at 10:45 a.m. in Stark Lobby to ride down together. For more information contact Mary Martino at ext. 4685 or Michele Corbett at 825-6992. Just a reminder ... All announcements must be received by 6 p.m. each Tuesday in order to appear in Timrsday's issue. - �PAGE OcT. 3, 1991 10 TH E B EACON Remembering the 'glory days' of baseball October 3, 1951 is •a date that baseball f ans w1·111ong remembet.. If t t Or th"" d t 1·t lf th n the no e. a e se , e phrase that made it f~~ous; th e shot heard around the world. Being a Yankee fan, I still wonder why I pass up Reggie's three dingers to Thomson's. I really cannot give an Eight Avenue and 157th Street on the Harlem River was the sight of one of the best known stadiums (Polo Grounds), and one of the most dramatic .games ever played. The Polo Grounds, (now an apartment complex overlooking Yankee Stadium) was th e home of the famous Bobby Thomson/Ralph Branca confrontation. That was baseball pure and simple. The country was involved in its second war in six years, yet the game of baseball helped everyo ne rejoice in a victorious moment. 11 Sure there have been many dramatic home run s, however this has been dubbed the most dramatic of all. I agree. The list is long and distinguished as many try to challenge for the top spot: answer. Baseball in New York often saw the "subway" series. As the Yanks, Giants, and Dodgers all claimed the "Big Apple" as their home. I will never pass up the chance to watch a baseball game, and what a game it must have been. · The Giants of '51 were alot like the Braves of '91 . They were not picked to finish anywhere near the top. In the first part of AuguS t th e Giants were counted .o ut , but the boys from the Polo Grounds 11 d · - h d · d B kl t pu e . it toget er an tie roo yn or the title. A one game playoff for the National League title. (This was before divisional play). I still get excited when I see the video clip of that game. Ralph Branca in relief for Brooklyn and Bobby Thomson standing at home plate. Every time I think of it, I see Thomson doing "crow hops" around the bases after the game winner. Thomson 's homer shocked the baseball world, 40 years ago today. · There is no other way to end this than to repeat the words of Gian.ts' radio announcer Russ Hodges. "There's a long drive .. .it's gonna be ... I believe ... the Giants win the pennant! The Giants win the pennant! The Giants win the pennant! The Giants win the pennant!" Booters _have ·'sweep week' By BRIA N SH AFFER Beacon Sports Staff *The 1927 World Series, Babe Ruth calls his shot to center and then hits it there, or Ruth promising the sick youth in the hospital a round tripper, and the "Bambino" delivered. *In 1961, The Yankees' Roger Maris, clubs his 61st home run, breaking the single season mark. *Carlton "Pudge" Fisk's home run in game six of the 1975 World Series against Cincinnati. *In 1977, Reggie Jackson's three <lingers on three pitches off the Dodgers • in the World Series. * In 1978, Bucky Dent's three run homer over the "green monster," against the Red Sox. * A more recent example was Kirk Gibson's dramatic two-out home run in the bottom of the ninth inning against Oakland in the 1988 Series. Well we can not forget Roy Hobbs in "The Natural. " Who else <lo you know who has knocked out a light tower? The Wilkes University men's soccer team rolled out the welcoming mat this past Thursday and Saturday but showed no hospitality towards the opposing teams as the Colonels swept through a two game home stand. Last Thursday defense ruled as the Colonels escaped a tough Kutztown team, posting a 1-0 win. "The defense is playing great, we couldn't be happier," said senior T.R. Andrake. . . "Having three guys with four years of experience makes things alot easier. We cover well for each other," added senior Brian Loy. The lone goal, which came early in the second half, was scored by senior Ron Rainey who took a pass from freshman Mike Herb off his head and into the corner of the net. With th at win, the Wilkes defe nse recorded it's sixth shutout of the year. After barely escaping with a win on Thursday, the Colonel's offense came to life on Saturday scoring six goals to blast vi siting FDU-Madison, 6-2. Four different players scored for Wilkes with junior phenomena Paul J ellen and senior Ron Rainey leading the way with two tallies a piece. Senior Steve Maloney and Herb each collected one goal to round out the scoring. "The difference between today and the last couple of games is we had s9me great opportunities to score, and we capitalized on them," said Jellen. ' Cross town rivals met on Monday as the Colonels tangled with the pesky King's College Monarchs team. Defense again dominateq. the game as Wilkes squeaked out a 1-0 decision. 1 he Colonels offense struggled under tough playing conditions · due to high winds and a bumpy playing surface. The only goal of the game came late in the first half when Herb found himself wid ~ open. He released a shot from about 18 yards out. A Monarch defender knocked the ball away with his hands and a penalty kick ensued. Wilkes' ace in the hole Jellen, took advantage of the Monarchs blunder by placing the penalty shot in the right comer of the net for a '1-0 lead. The second half was played to a standstill as the Colonels needed only one goal to pull out the win: With some tough games ahead of the 9--2 Colonels, they're talcing one ga.--ne at _ a'{ime. "We just have to say focused," · said senior Chris Dahm. "It doesn't matter who~we -play, for us every game is a bi g ·· game," added Dahm · �Ocr. 3, 1991 THE BEACON PAGE 11 'So-so' weekend turns out new school record By BOB SIMMONS Beacon Assistant Sports Editor The cross-country team had a " so-so" weekend against King's, Scranton, and Susquehanna. Wilkes won their race against King's, 19-42 but lost to Scranton and Susquehanna, 19-44 and 21-35, respectful! y. " Scranton and Susquehanna's strength is very deep," said !.O head coach Tom McGuire. McGuire sighted this as a reason for the team's loss. Although McGuire was upset with the defeat, he was pleased with the team's improvement. All runners times were down. One of the more noticeable times was Frazee Sutphen's, a freshmen who is also a wrestler. Frazee now holds the school course record with a time of 27: 10. "Frazee is looking very strong and has dropped his time 1:20 in the past three weeks," said McGuire. McGuire also added, ~'Frazee motivates our team. He tries to get the rest of the team "fired-up" before each race." According to Frazee, "I just run. I don't prepare myself for a race mentally, whatever happens,happens. I run because I love it." Sheila Bubba is the only female runner for the Colonels. "Sheila is doing a very good job for us. She does the same work-out as the guys and does it just as well as they do," stated McGuire. The team will be away Saturday against Drew. McGuire feels this should be a good race because both team's strength are even. 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The Field Hockey team was defeated on the road yesterday at Scranton. The Lady Royals defeated the Lady Colonels 1-0 m double overtime. The Volleyball team dropped a home match to Susquehana. The netters lost 15-3, 15-4, 15-5. �- ' IN SPORTS: Remembering t,he 'gpod old days' of baseball. ALSO: Freshman cross ~ountry star sets new school record. , Crusaders 'corral' Colonels in third loss By JASON EIKE Beacon Staff Writer MOOSIC-- The Wilkes University football team suffered its third straight loss Saturday to Susquehanna University at Lackawanna County Stadium. In a defensive battle the Crusaders used two second half touchdowns to capture their third straight victory, 14-6. . The Colonels got a gusty performance from their defense which intercepted three passes in the first half inside the 20. ' Defensive coordinator Frank Sheptock was pleased with the play of his team. " If we line up in the right ~pots and make the right reads the defense is going to work. I thought our physical conditioning was good but you still have to give credit to the offensive line of Susquehanna," he noted. Leading the tenacious defense was linebackers Mike McCree and Bob Brish. McCree earned defensive player of the game honors with 17 total tackles. Brish, on the other hand was responsible for two of the three Colonels interceptions. "Our defense played great," commented Brish. "We played aggressive." Although the defense played well the offense just could not get things going. They held the ball for only 8:12 in the first half and had only 52 total yards. The Colonels did not get a first down until midway through .t he second quarter. The Crusaders struck first early in the second quarter when Jeff Rowinski hit Chris Shelly for an 18-yard touchdown pass to take the lead 7-0. Susquehann,a upped its lead to 14-0 at the 10:36 mark in the third quarter when junior RB Frank Lane rambled 45 yards for the -Crusader's second score. Wilkes' offense finally got going midway through the fourth quarter. Wilkes QB Jay Straigis, last week's MAC Offensive Player of the Week, drove his team all the way to the Susquehanna one yard line. Tailback Jason Smith scored one play later. Mick Dungan's PAT was blocked. AERIAL VIEW- The Colonels lost their third straight game to Susquehanna last Saturday. "If we come together as a team we are gonna win those games," comn1-ented head coach Joe DeMelfi. "We are as good as any team in our conference but our offensive line has got to do the job. They have to perform for us to win," said De Melfi. Wilkes is now 0-3 overall and 0-2 in the M.A.C. I • Playing it the 'hard way' B~ JASON EIKE Beacon Staff Writer The Wilkes University girls field hockey team never does anything the easy way. The Colonels have been playing well but coming up a little short of victory. The Colonels fought only to tie with FDU Madison and Delaware Valley. Bqth games went into double-overtime. The girls also came up a goal short to Lebanon Valley a game the Colonels lost 2-1. "We're playing tough but no getting the breaks we need,"-noted head coach Addy Malatesta. ", The girls are really playing tough." Last Tuesday against FDU-Madison Alison Adomiak's goal with 1 :31 left in regulation lifted Wilk;:,,s to a 1-1 double-overtime tie. The Colonels couldn't knot the score until late in the contest despite outshooting FDU 11-7. Michelle Hurst made six saves in goal for Wilk~s. Michelle Leathery had two defensive saves for the Colonels and Sue Weisgerber had one. In another hard fought battle against Lebanon Valley the Colonel's played tough but came up short dropping their first MAC Northwest Division Conference game 2-1. Lebanon Valley scored first but Wilkes tied the s~ore at 1-1 with 13 minutes remaining on a goal by Alison Adomiak. Becky West scored the winning goal for Lebanon valley with 3:30 remaining in regulation. On Saturday the Colonels battled to another tie with Delaware Valley. In a game where the Colonels were plagued by errors they were fortunate to come away with a 2~2 double overtime tie. Amy Pyle had both goals for the Colonels. The second goal came on a penalty shot in the second overtime period that tied the score at 2-2. Pyle had a chance to score the game winner on a open net but her shot went wide. In goal Michelle Hurst recorded 6 saves while the Colonel defense only allowed 8 sho~s on goal. The Colonels had ~,O. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon Newspaper Collection, 1947-present Description An account of the resource <p>This is Wilkes University's <em>Beacon</em> Newspaper collection, 1947-present. We also have digitized copies of the <em>Beacon's</em> predecessors, <em>The Bucknell Bison Stampede</em>, 1934-1935 and <em>The Bucknell Beacon</em>, 1936-1947 June. It should be noted that Wilkes University does not have a complete set of issues for the Bucknell Bison Stampede and Bucknell Beacon. For researchers who are interested in seeing the complete issues for these publications, please contact <a href="https://researchbysubject.bucknell.edu/scua">Bucknell University's Special Collections Department</a>.</p> <p></p> <p>Missing Issues:</p> <p>1947 August 8th<br />1947 September 5th<br />1947 October 3rd<br />1947 October 17th<br />1947 October 31st<br />1947 November 21st<br />1947 December 19th<br />1948 September 9th<br />1950 April 28th<br />1953 April 10th<br />1962 February 2nd</p> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Beacon staff is comprised of Wilkes University students who are advised by a full-time faculty member of the Communication Studies Department. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1934-present Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright of the Wilkes Beacons is retained by Wilkes University. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Professor Emeritus Harold Cox digitized the collection from 1934-1970 and created a <a href="https://beaconarchives2.wilkes.edu/">legacy website</a>. Digital Archives student John Jenkins digitized the collection from 1970-present. Special thanks goes to Communication Studies Professor Dr. Kalen Churcher, Editor-in-Chief Kirsten Peters, Beacon staff member, Emily Cherkauskas, and other Beacon staff for their help in acquiring digitized copies of the Beacons from 2006 onward. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon 1991 October 3rd Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1991 October 3 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/81f14ca23c84b887c4cb86685464bb1a.pdf d112865aa3f6273232583844561f6869 PDF Text Text IN NEWS: Students go 'Into the Streets' of the community. Volume 44, No. 5 IN FEATURES: Talent show draws a crowd for Parent's Day. WILKES UNIVERSITY'S WEEKLY October 10, 1991 No Mom, my room is always this clean! Parents invaded campus By PATTY PUERLING Beacon Staff Writer Hundreds of parents and students were reunited las t weekend as Wilkes University \ cele brat ed Parent's Day. Morning activities included a Student Talent Show in the CPA. Acts included soloists, a guitarist, and even a comic routine. There was a womens field hockey game at Ralston Field agains t Juniata i n the afternoon. Also in the afternoon, the stands were packed as the football team played Moravian. Continuing the sports events was a pos t game huddle ~ ith snacks and refreshme nts between at the Marts Center i n He nry Gymnasium. The biggest turn out of the day was the comedi an Joe Bol ster in the CPA at 8:00. Joe Bolster is a comedian fro m Comic Strip Live along with Johnny Carson and David Letterman. Michael Nolfe, coordinator of student ac tivites, said " I thought it went over very well and that his humor was fitting for both the students and the paren ts." Nom1ally the college would have sched uled an Open House on the same day as Parent's Day. However, because of the appoin tment of Emory Guffrovich there was not enough time to get every thing organized. "It was different because I wasn' t used to having my parents around", commented Fr es hman Steph anie Hastings. INVASION! we ekend . · .,• '• Hundreds of parents flooded the campus last Thallium scare leaves a bad taste in Wilkes' mouth Wilkes relieved by findings BY JASON EIKE Beacon Staff Writer Wilkes Dniversi ty breathed a sigh of relief yesterday after t he test results of the co-workers of Robert Curley, the man who contracted thallium p oi soning this summer, came back negative from the M ayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. At a press conference yes terday aftern oon in W ec kes ser' s board room, President Breiseth announced concerns about the results. "Th is is exactly wh at we assumed wou ld be the case based on the information ," said Breiseth. M r. Paul O'Hop, Vice-Presi dent of Business Affa i rs a nd Auxilary Enterprises, said that he is hoping to have results from OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Admini stration) back in a week to ten days. These tests consist of surface and air samples. Breiseth expressed sympathy for Curley and said he was a critical part of the lab renovations. "W e se nse th e loss of someone who spent th e en tire summer making this campus a healthy, better place for our students," said Breiseth. The universi ty will continue to coo~rate...with any and all public agencies that will be involved in this investigation. Medical examiners now believe that Curley might have ingested the drug through multiple doses. A po uch of his chewing tob acco was su_bmitted to medical authorities for examination alon g with his toothbrush, hairbrus h, lunch bucket and workclothes. In addition to the tes t results, Breiseth talked about NEW ENGLAN D NATIVE NAMED NEW VP the media coverao-e of the incident. b . By MELISSA MARGIS "We feel bruised at the wav this event was handled " said Beacon News Editor Breiseth. ' Over the past weekend, a Dr. J. Michael Lennon number of parents were given will be ·joining the Wilkes tours of the labs in Stark. family as Vice-President of , "The labs are as secure as · Academ ic Affair s on ever," said Breiseth. January 15 . Lennon, who is currently employed at Sanagmon State University in Springfield, Illinois, was one of 105 applicants for the position. He was chosen by unanaimous vote by the selection committee. Lennon is very involve_d with the community as well as the university. He is executive director of the Institute of Public Affairs and works with "Illinois Issues", a monthl y magazine ce ntering on the politics and culture of the state. THE BEACON/Patty Puerl ing PRESS CONFERENCE-President Breiseth addresses media of latest Thallium test findings. - continued, page 2 �Oc r. 10, 1991 PA GE 2 TH E Ik'iCON Campus 'unites' for worthy cause By HEIDI HOJNOWSKI Beacon Staff Writer Wilkes University has joined the United Way's 1991 , Fall fund-raising campaign . Faculty, staff, students and administration have been asked to try to reach the campus's targeted goal of $25,000. The campus United Way Coordinators -- Jon Lindgren, University Librarian; Dr. Ken Pidcock, Biology Department; and Eleanor Rydzefski, Admissions -- request the deductions will begin in campus's full participation. January. · Two letters that explain the campaign and it s "We've received quite a beneficiaries and a pledge card few pledges so f ¥, although it have already been sent to may be a little harder this year Wilkes employees. for people because of the Employees have three means recession, " said Lindgren. of contributing. They may (1) send a check to the United Last year, 83.1 % of the Way, or, (2) pledge . their campus donated to the drive; donation and have the United Wilkes students contributed Way bill them, or, (3) take a $500 to the campaign. payroll reduction corresponding with their According to Lindgren , pledge. Pledge cards need to the United Way is a very be returned as soon as "accountable organization." possible because payroll Its structuring around · groups of volunteering citizens helps to keep the overall running costs down. For every dollar contributed to the campaign, 84'.3 cents directly meets many of the human services needs of the Wyoming Valley. The fund s rai sed will benefit 101 programs at 28 agencies. The agencies fall into three main categories: Health Services, such as th e American Red Cross and Hosp ice St. John; Social Services, like Help Line and the Victim's Resource Center; and Charter and Social Development Agencies , including the YMCA and the Jewish Community Center. Rydzefski witnessed the workings of the United Way first-hand, when her son was called to serve in the Gulf War. During that time she benefited from a support group set up by the Red Cross. Rydzefski said , "T he c a mp ai g n r eve a l s the importance of giving. " A g1·Ilg Con'-'e re n ce sChe duI ed Notice: Operation Alert is a program designed to reduce the risk of personal attack on and around campus. The program ' l1 utilizes a personal alarm devicf that is easily activated if you feel . physically threatened. The device can also be hooked up to a door and will sound when the door is forced open. · · C.A.R.E. is a program tht allows students to phone in anonymous tips to security regarding suspected criminal activity The Division of-Graduate Affairs and Continuing Education on campus. The extension is# 2273. at Wilkes University is sponsoring the First Annual Conference on Aging scheduled for Friday, October 18th in 1 : tt! 1: the Viennese Room at Genetti's Hotel and Convention Center in Wilkes-Barre. t: This event is believed to be the first of its kind in the state. Dr. Mahmoud H. Fahmy, Dean of Graduate Affairs and Continuing Education at Wilkes University, defined the goals ~atR > of the conference. "It is our hope that through this and subsequent conferences we will enhance awareness in our community concerning issues related to our aging population. Additionally, we feel ! that by making this conference an annual event, we will find solutions to the many problems facing the elderly," said Fahmy. The keynote address will be given by Dr. Harry R. Moody, Deputy Director of the Brookdale Center on Aging at the Hunter College of New York. Richard Browdie, Deputy Secretary of Aging of Aging for 1 the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, will make a presentation following Dr. Moody's address and Lynn Martin Carter, RN, i : CNOR, Project Director Surgical Services at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital will moderate dialogue between the conference participants and presenters. mon~i l2Eg!!lli~ I!~ lu!lli 11~1 I wiU taRe l!III !:~l~nlll~ 111~~~111 !~: 1[11rill'rilil 1111~ : 1 1~~1 11~1 1111 ti,fi~rit 1a!l1 !!1l!!ll!ln!il$~ -lwiljl~: ll~~!!•• i111:~ 111 oe availanle r ti! 111?!11~ :• • New VP, cont. from p.1 FOR: 12/91 LSAT AT MARYWOOD COLLEGE Begin: October 26 - 10 AM FOR: GRE & GMAT IN SCRANTON/WILKES-BARRE AREA FOR MORE INFO ABOUT ALL THE ABOVE COURSES CALL NOW: (717) 342-1100 or (215) 435-2171 CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED!! H. KAPIAN 1~STANLEY Take Kaplan Or Take Your <:hances "We very much look forward to his coming. Lennon plans on being very rri.uch involved with the students at Wilkes, as well as the community," said Dr. Robert Heaman, acting vice-president of academic - affairs and executive assistant to the president. Lennon, a native of New Enlgand 1 earned his undergraduate degree from Stone Hill College and his Ph. KIRBY HALL- This renovated home on the corner of South D. in English from Rhode and River Streets is now the home of Wilkes' English Island Universiy. Lennon was also appointed , Department and the University's Writing Center. Members a professor of Enlgish at of the English Department will be hosting a Halloween Wilkes. reading on -October 31 irl Kirby . ~HE BEACON/ Brian J. Zupko �P AGE3 Ocr. 10, 1991 THE B EACON Activism takes ''to the streets '' Members of the Advisory By BECKY STEINBERGER Committee are Michelle Beacon Staff Writer Corbett, Lori Fuller, Wayne McDonnell, and Sue Trosko. Leaders of campus clubs, organizations, and residence Coordinator is Mary Martino halls met Monday afternoon in of Student Community Rumours to hear about plans - Services. According to Fuller, various for the upcoming "Into the campus groups will each take Streets" project. part in volunteer service "Into the Streets" has been anytime between 11 a.m. and designed to involve st1,1dents in community service and urge them to become active 4 p.m. on November 2. The services will be picked by the volunteers. group leaders. There are a Kic koff date for thi s large variety of volunteer important event is Saturd ay, services to choose from No vember 2. Althou gh including St. Vincent DePaul November 1 is the nation al Soup Kitchen, Big date, the Advisory Committee Brother/Big Sister , fee ls more students will be HABITAT, Environmental free to take p art in the events Cleanup, etc. on Saturday. The time slot of 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. will be used for an evaluation period of the day's events. From 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. volunteers are asked to spend time with an underprivileged child. Following these events a dance will be held with proceeds going to a specific volunteer service. The main objective is to get students involved in volunteer work on a regular basis. "It's good for the community, and it will make you feel better as well," said Corbett. For more information on "Into the Streets" call Mary Martino, Michelle Corbett, Lori Fuller, Wayne McDonnell or Sue Trosko at extension 4685 . SERVICE- Planning 'Into the Streets.' "Change" has come to Wilkes By STACY HECK . Beacon Staff Writer PRESTO - Dollar-bill changers in th e vending machines reappear. The vending machines with the dollar bill slots in Stark Lobby have been returned. "The dollar bill slots were removed from the vending machines because some people found a way to get a food item and keep their dollar," said Shirley Podcasy, Secretary of Business Affairs and Auxiliary Enterprises. Wilkes, who owns the vending machines, has sent the dollar collectors back to their manufacturer in Missouri. Most of the machines now have new and improved dollar collectors that will not enable anyone to get their money back after making a selection. ''I'm happy the situation is finally resolved. I was surprised to hear that , this was the reason they were . · actually removed, but I'm glad they've been returned because I know it was a big inconvenience for everyone," said senior, Katie McGeary. Debate: The "Looking Glass" tour By AL MUELLER Beacon Staff Writer The Wilkes Debate Union opened its 53rd year as an organization with the annual "Through the Looking Glass" Novice Tournament on October 5, at Bloomsburg University. Five new public speakers, from Wilkes, captured seven individual awards . Lynn Krutz and Holly Evans teamed up to win a sixth place trophy for their interpretation of the play "Stella." Krutz received a certificate of excellence in Expository Speaking while Evans received certificates of A-WARDS APLENl'Y ;- De_b.ate trophies. excellence fn Persuasive Discourse and Impromptu Speaking. Michele Bly, also new · to the debate unic>n, picked up two awards in Persuasive Discourse and Extemporaneous Speech. Terry Granahan rounded out the Wilkes victory by capturing honors in Oral Interpretation. The nationally-ranked Wilkes Debate Union is the oldest organization on campus, having opened its doors in 1948. The Union consists of a public speaking team, a novice and a varsity debate team, and a public discussion unit. The Union is coached and directed by Dr. Bradford Kinney, Chairman of the Communications Department:· . · BEACON/Sam Ireson Film, popcorn, and ... God? By CHRISTINA CLINE Beacon Staff Writer A full house welcomed Father Andrew Greeley last Thursday in the Center for the Performing Arts as he openec. his lecture on "God in the Movies." President Breiseth introduced Father Greeley as a "major voice in the discipline of sociology" and urged the audience to be open to his ideas and beliefs. Greeley focused his speech on the question - what is God like? He attempted to answer this by examini ng eight films con tai ni ng metaphors for God: "Oh God", "All That Jazz", "A l ways", "Mr. Destiny", "Jacob's Ladder", "Truly, Madly, Deeply", "Ghost", and "Flatliners." The God of film is more attractive to the public than the God of the church. Greeley stated that the movies of today show that God loves his creatures no matter how goofy they are. Greeley sees God as a being who has fallen in love with his creatures. Father Greeley emphasized the metaphor of God in "All That Jazz." God was represented as both a "beautiful angel of light and a cold slab in a refrigerator." Greeley's question was, "Which is God?". His answer - "sociologists have no answer, but sociologists have to say it's a pretty good .g-l}~l>.ti.o.n:!," ._-.. �PAGE4 Ocr. 10, 1991 THE BEACON Get 'into' service The thallium tests on Robert Curley's co-.workers have come back negative. There is something else, however, which has come up negative due to this crisis and a few other "problems" encountered since the beginning of the semester: Wilkes' image. No, Wilkes doesn't need a Crisis Management 101 course, we just need to shed a little bit more positive light on our campus. One of the best ways students, faculty, and staff can help to improve Wilkes image as well as the quality of life for many needy people is to become involved in one of the many community service projects Wilkes will be sponsoring throughout the semester. Tl-'ANK You, Sil=\. CoMiNG FROM You , 7J.4iS MEANS A LOT. :.::,_{§j/i)f'Q: ~~ .MOST QUALIFIED The greatest effort which has been undertaken by Wilkes students and staff members is the "education through service" campaign known as Into the Streets. Wilkes involvement in this program is just a small part of a nationwide effort to involve a diverse group of students in issues and projects which not only affect th e lives of peopJP in our immediate community, but will eventually have a worldwide impact. Into the Streets aims to strengthen community service programs, train students for leadership roies in these programs, and increase the ties between studen ts and their comm uniti es. There are seventeen issue ~reas which will be addressed by this national effort, including AIDS, Campus Safety, Disabilities , Environmental Concerns , Homelessness, Literacy, Race Relations, Substance Abuse, and Mental Health. Wilkes will be involved in approximately seven of these issues. The "kick off" date for the campaign is November 2. Students will work directly with local community agencies, and they will be given the opportunity to make a year-long commitment to their organization. This is definitely an opportunity all students can benefit from . The experience gained from working closely with service organizations is not only great practice for students' future careers, but it can also be very rewarding. Just think of the numerous privileges and opportunities we, as students, have, and you will come to realize that there are many unfortunate people who are not lucky enough to share our wealth. How would you feel if you couldn't read your latest assignment because you were illiterate, or if you had to go to bed hungry every night? Even worse, what if you didn't even have a bed to go to? We can't solve all of the world's problems, but if we can make a little difference in the life of just one person, isn't it worth the effort? Editor's note: Anyone wishing to become involved in this community service effort should contact Mary Martino, Student Community Services coordinator at extension 4685. Defining and refining culture Culture, exactly what does it mean? I have been asked this question again and again. I guess folks are wondering why I have chosen this particular topic and what are its implications and importance. Culture is defined in Webster's Dictionary 1988 Edition as mental training and development; refinement and civilization. ideas, customs, skills, arts, etc. of a given people in a given period; civilization. I focus my column on the latter definition. Yet, what is the culture of Americans, and do we really have a specific culture? cultural backgrounds. We all have different heritages. So where does this leave us and our country as a given civilization? Have you ever asked yourself the question? Shades of culture is what we're made of. There is no specific culture that we can put our fingers on in America. The country was built on diversity and not on the notion of a given people or civilization. This is the reason why I concentrate on culture to enlighten the minds of many on the ideas, customs, skills, and arts of people of all backgrounds. The implications of culture, affect us because we are a part of a diverse society. Each nationality has particular cultural traits and personalities. European Americans, African American s, Asian Americans, Native Americans, Arabs, Jews, and many more. If there is a certain culture or a given people that you would like for me to direct my interests to, send me a letter. I'd like to cover what you want, as a fellow student and classmate, and not just what I like myself and what is of interest to me. Yes, there is room in my column for y our interest. I'm al ways open to suggestions. Culture, how do you define the word? This is a question that not only scholars ask themselves and others, but students have also become curious. Ideas, customs , skills and arts of a given people--we Americans are all of different breeds. We all have different You can write to Bonnee, or any of our editors, by dropping off a letter in our new office on the second floor of Hollenback Hall. Let us know what you're thinking! Culture is defined in Random House Dictionary Second College Edition as the �Ocr. 10, 1991 THE B EACON P AGE S What new activities or clubs would you like to see on camjJus? Al Cigarski Junior I'd like to see the music club more involved in campus activities. Melanie O' Donnell Junior I' d like to see a Public Relations club that could actively assist in organizi ng Wilkes activities. Aaron Tuf'ankjian Junior I' d like to see a campus clean-up club at Wilkes. The Beacon Wilkes University's Weekly VOL. 44 NO. 5 OCTOBER 10, 1991 Rated as a First Class newspaper with one mark of distinction by th, Associated Colkgiat, Press 1991-92 EDITORIAL STi(iFF ANDREA SILVI EDITOR -IN-CHIEF BONNEE BREESE --- MA NAGING EDITOR MARLENE MANGAN --- NEWS CO-EDITOR MELISSA MARGIS --- NEWS CO-EDITOR BRIAN MALINA :·· FEATURE EDITOR CAROLYN DOUG L A S--- ASSIS TANT FEATURE EDITOR J. R. RUPP --- SPORTS EDITOR BOB SIMMONS - ASfj ISTANT SPORTS EDITOR JEAN NEPA--- COPY EDITOR SAMANTHA IRESON - PHOTO EDITOR JARROD NORTON -TECHNICAL CONSULTANT CHRISTINE CARDELLO --- ADVERTISING MANAGER MR. TOM MORAN --- ADVISOR PUBLICATION GUIDE (1991- 92) -SEPT 12, 19, 26; OCT 3, 10, 24, 31; NOV 7, 14, 21; DEC 5 JAN 30; FEB 6, 13, 20; MAR 5, 12, 19, 26; APR 2, 9, 30 EDITORIAL POLICY THE EDITORIAL REPRESENTS THE COLLECTIVE VIEW OF THE BEA CON EDITORIAL STAFF. ALL OTHER VIEWS ARE THOSE QF THE INDIVIDUAL WRITER. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ARE WELCOMED PROVIDED THEY ARE NO LONGER THAN 500 WORDS. LETTERS EX CEEDING THIS LENGTH MAY BE EDITED OR REJECTED ON TERMS OF SPACE. ALL LETTERS MUST BE SIGNED, BUT NAMES MAY BE WITHHELD. ADDRESS - 3RD FLOOR, CHASE ½L,_WI,LKJ-:S-BAR,~,~J .f_~"-~~'.76§ PHONE-~ S24--46Si-EXT. 2962 ' .' .,"., Stacy Heck Junior I think we have great clubs at Wilkes, but one centered around Public Relations would be interesting. �PAGE6 Wilkes OcT. 10, 1991 THE BEACON - U's talented strutted their stuff ll y L OU IS CUOM O Beacon Staff Writer The Parents Day talent show proved to be an absolute splendor for all who attended. It's success was due to the hard work, and dedication of the students who participated. The morning began with President Breiseth and Dean Lampe-Groh each welcoming the parents. Followed by MC, John Comerford announcing the performers with a few words and plenty of jokes. The first performer was Sandy Singer perfom1i ng a modem dance to the music from the movie Term inator 2 . Her performance gained the attention of both the parents and students in the audience. · Nex t was Patti Gardner singing "On My Own" from the musical , L e s Miserables . Accompanying Patti on piano was Janice Raspen. The two combined for a beautiful display of Wi lkes talent. · Follo wing Patti , Robert Burns and Michael Krisa dazzled the audience with !heir guitar solos. · 1 Next to sing was Gina Lupini. Gina sang "Someone Else's Story" from Chess. This was supposed to be performed by Carla Alfano, who could not perform due to illness. This gave Gina , the opportunity to show off her talent and prepare for her own song called "Always Climbing" . Joanne DeLuca and tne DeLuca Dance Company performed next. Joanne sang "From a Distance" while accompanied by choreographed dancers dressed in costumes. Following the DeLuca Dance Company was Keith Nichols who sang "How to Handle a Woman" from the play Camelot. Accompanying Keith was Jennifer We nkosky on piano. Jud gi ng fro m the reactio n of the fathers in the audience, they could relate to the song. Then came Jud y Durilla who sang "I Dream a Dream" from Les Miserables. Judy had the crowd speechless while performing but left them screaming in the end. • To fini sh off the morning, Michael Brakefield and Michael Evan s performed a rendition of Abbott and Costello's "Who's On First". The two had the 'W ho's on first?'-Mich ael Brake-field and Michael Evans ask audience laughing while they tri ed to find out the names of the Wilkes's baseball team. ~- The ·parents also showed off their talents as John Comerford led them in a rendition "Happy Birthday" for one of the crew members. The morning proved to be nothing short of a complete success. Comedian Bolster cracks up ecstatic crowd By STEPHANIE KRAMER Beacon Staff Writer On Parent's Day, October 5, Wilkes hos ted award-winning comedi an Joe Bols ter. Bol ster performed his 8 p.rn. show in the CPA before a packed house. Collegians, siblings, and parents alike made it out to see the famous comedian live. And what a show it was! Bol ster kept hi s audience in stitch es throughout the entire performance. His outrageous jokes covered a wide variety of topics th at were sure to personally tick]~ the fu~nybone of everyone present. All 111 all, It was nearly impossible to leave the CPA after the show without a a smile on your face. Bolster has been working in comedy for fourteen years and has been the recipient of numerous comedy awards . Among these are Showtime's New York Laff Off (1982) , Showtime's National Laff Off (1982), and the "Charlie Award" for best male comedian (1985). He ha s made appearances on such popular T.V. shows as ."Late Night with David Letterman ," The Tonig ht Show," "Comic Strip Live," "An Evening at the Im prov " and "MTV's Half Hour Comedy Hour." . Bolster can also be seen doing stand-up comedy in Atlantic City and Lake Tahoe. He currently stars on Comedy Channel's "Sports Monster, " a weekly program about a retired baseball player turned broadcaster. Co median Joe Bolster in mid-action on Saturday in CPA. oo·You Want VISA & Ma·sterCarid Credit Cards? - - - - C:, - - a- ~ - - - - CJ I - - _ _ .. - - - - lwant~SA®/ MASTERCARD®Credl t Canis. En closed find $15 which Is 100% refundable lfnot approved Immediately. VISA® and MasterCard® the credit cards you deserve and need for- ID-BOOKS-DEPARTMENT . SfORES-TIJITION-ENTERTAINM ENTEMERGENCY CASH-TICKETS-RESTAURANTSHQTEl.S-MOTEl.S-GAS-CAR REITTALSREPAJRS-AND TO BUIW YOUR CREDIT RATING! 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L-L---~ ~•:~•t~·'=· ~i:~rn~1~:~t•~•~;l~@~:•~,~3~.1~•J~a~•l~:1~«~•J~·t~-\~1~·_J~------------------------ �Tm~ B EACON Ocr. 10, 1991 PAGE7 Ramblings from an untamed mind AIDS, bugs and more mutant vegetation Since we'll be on hiatus next week here's an extra-large dose of Th~ Bot~om Line to try to satiate your neverending thirst for knowledge. Have a good fall break, everyone, and don 't drink and drive. I want my loyal readers back when we come back from break. FURTHER COMMENTS ON THE AIDS CONTROVERSY FROM THE HEALTH CARE PROFESSION 0 wise and Great Sage Swami, Normally I'm not prone to writin g to Beacon writers. However , last week, I saw a faint glimme r of hope in your column. It was that 'serious ' tidbit on AIDS and the 'right' to privacy. As a part-time health care worker, I've been educated about AIDS and I know that you can't get it from touching someone with the virus. In my opinion, it is terrible that people with the disease are discriminated' Ahem . Well, CMC, that's all well and good, but as I said, I'm clean. So, if I should decide to drop a huge dollop of virulent pus on something of yours, not to worry, I'm clean. More follows: THE TEEMING MILLIONS COMMENT ABOUT THE DREAD VIRUS IN A HELPFUL AND LOGI CA L FASHION IN PART ON E OF A FEAT UR E-LEN GTH LETTER TO TBL 0 Great Swami, As fo r your HIV article , I agree! There will come a time when every intelligen t patient will ask fo r the results of their doctor's blood test. If the doctor thinks it is inf ringing against. However, I fee l that it is upon his right to pri vacy, then I'll my right to know if by coming in take my illness elsewhere! ... contact with your blood I am at risk unless I take proper precautions. It Obviously, you are a very is your moral obligation as a perceptive person. I have heard human being to inform me to so me less-than -logica l critical protect myself. That's all I ask. rumbling s from the natives Face it, we're not dealin g with the concerning last week's piece. Any common cold here! - Call Me clear-headed thinker will come to realize th at we are headed for Crazy massive depopulation of Sol III. Simply ignoring the problem, as those of the critiquing persuasion seem to support as a plan of action, will not make the problem go away. Wouldn't it be nice if we cou ld simply ignore all our problems. Like exams. Ignore it and get an instant four. Excellent idea , come to th ink of it. Concerning the doctor's rig hts to profit. .. er. .. privacy, Dr. Kil dare must be doing a half gainer in his grave. A BS OLUT ELY THE LAST THI N G YOU W I LL E VER H AVE T O R EA D ABOUT THI S RIDI CUL OU S TOPIC: FIELD REP O RTS FRDM THE TEEMING MILLIONS , EPILOGUE ...A s f or your battle with the vegetation, I have something new to report. While skipping merrily away from the MAC, cash in hand, my white canvas bo-bo's were made an interestin g shade of purple. Sure, they're cheap shoes, but with the cost of tuition at this lofty institution $3.95 is a gold mine! ... First things first: It seems like it's over. The trees are pretty much spent, and the ever-vigilant Groundskeeping Staff has claim ed a victory over th e Sid e walk Slim e , scoring two touchdowns in the last minutes of the 4th quarter. Incidentally , the inju red Beacon news ed itor is recovering nice ly from the head inj ury, but has become a vic tim of The Swarm (see below). Groundskeeping Staff Evil Vegetable Matter 34 22 (Fi nd) Now then. From context, I'm ass uming bo-bo's ill:£. the cheap shoes to which you rerer. Okay, you learn something new every day. For instance, while rum inating over a particul arly juicy differenti al equation Wednesday afternoon, I came to · the answer to your problem: Just hop back over to ye ole dispenser o' cash, and withdraw another fiver, and hie yourself to your local foo twear center. Unless, of course, that would overdraw Y"" r See Bottom Line, page 8 Carvey going to 'pump' Wilkes up Hav!ng dev~loped a remarkable range of comic creat10ns from years of playin o to a handful of people in comedy clubs~ Dana Carvey brought his one man cast of characters home to a hu ge audien ce on NB C's "Saturday Night Live." A repertory member since the 1986-87 season, he created the immensely popular "Church Lady." His other characters include Hans, of the "Hans & Franz" body - building duo, and G arth, Wayne Campbell's (Mike Myers) "excellent co host" on "Wayne's World." ~dditionally, C arvey has received widespread praise for his comic impe~sonations of actors George Burns an~ Jimmy Stewart, pop sin ger George M1ch_ael, radio personality Casey Kasem, President George Bu sh and Vice President Dan Quayle. Carvey has been honored with his third Emmy Award nomin ation for Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety of Music Programs and has additionally rf ceived his second American Comedy Award as Television's Funniest Supporting Male. An accomplished comedy writer and actor, Carv-ey has starred in OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS, and appeared in such films as SPINAL TAP RACING WITH THE MOON and TOUGH GUYS. Born in Missoula, Montana Dana Caryey hails from a large, clo~e knit family. Raised in San Carlos, California, Carvey describes his childhood as a "typical, middle clas_s upbringing, but :;rnce I grew up in the 60's it wasn't always •a'Li"s:qui'etori.· the. .suburbarrlront" . .. . . . . . ~ ~ . . With a father who taught Business Law at the l_ocal high school and a mother w ho:s a painter and musician, Carvey recalls . "although_ we didn't have a lot of mo~ey, we were given what we needed to explore our creativity." -He admits that he's always had a natural knack for impressions. "Even when_ I_ was 9 or 10, I was audio taping ~el~v1~10n ~rograms and working up 1m1tat10ns hke Jonathan Winters doing John Wayne on the moon." Dane: Carvey coming to Wilkes. . Balancing his work on SNL with performances in comedy clubs and concert halls, Carvey notes that "when people come to see my stand - up, they g~t a chance to see my characters interact with each other. I enjoy pushing my characters to the limit. No matter how far out there I go, I look for things that make the ~haracters human. While many comics have a secret persona I fundamentally want to be myself." ' Make sure you check out Dana Carvey on Oc_tober 20th at the Marts Center on the Wilkes. lJniversity'Campus! START YOUR FIRST DAY WITH YEARS OF EXPERIENCE BEHIND YOU. B1 :~g your BSN to the Army and we'll assign a precept ,r to help put you at ease. . Y~ur preceptor will be an experienced Army Nurse w~o will ~mooth your transition from school to practice. With ~dvice, .counsel on Army nursing procedure, or just by bemg a fnend. With your preceptor's help, you'll meet your new challenges and rapidly move into a leadership role of . your own. If you're a BSN candidate ... or you are an RN with a BS~ ... you'!l find the .rewards and respon:: ;ibility you're looking for m Army Nursing. Contact your local Army Nurse Corps Recruiter. 717-938-5531 • 717-826-6398 ARMY NURSE CORPS. B~ ALL YOU CAN BE. '--"----'---'-~~ <-'--'---'- ---'----'----'. --"" --'• ...,_• ..,_ . _e_ . __,_ , __:_ • __:_ · --'---=---=-..:..__-=---_J �PAGES THE BEACON OcT. 10, 1991 Computer Club and Sordoni keep campus hopping By MARY JO BABIOWSKI Beacon Staff Writer By CAROLYN DOUGLAS Assistant Feature Editor As you may have noticed this year, THE BEACON is featuring a new and different club each week. This weeks feature is th e Math and Computer Science Club, and this club is definitely different. This club is very visbile and socially ·active on campus': providing and participating in many activities. The club has many diverse and interesti ng events coming up in the near future. . They are presently sponsori ng a Design- a- shirt (or boxers) contest. All you have to do to enter is to pick up an entry form in the clu b room located in SLC room 402, and return it to the entry box in the same room. The prize is $10 or a free t-shirt or pair of boxers. Another favorite acti vity of the club is a pizza/volleyball party held several times throughout the semester. This years executive staff is composed of: Gregg Steuben - President, Al Smith Vice President, and Michele Cobosco Treasurer. The club is advised by Louise Berard. Executives-Gregg Steuben, Michele Cobosco, and Al Smith Like other clubs on campus, the Math and Computer Science Club members do not have to be math and computer science majors. It is a mixture of everybody, according to the executive staff. "A lot of people are turned away because The club has a bake sale set for October they think all we do is math," said Smith. 16 in the Stark Lobby. Also coming up But according to treasurer Michele is a joint project with the Circle K Club. Cobosco the current membership is up to Both groups will present a Haunted approximately 50 members , which has Hou se which is the big service project of more than doubled from the 20 members the year. last year. According to Steuben, one of the immediate goals of the club is to raise some money to continue to provide more interesting social events. Steuben also .said, "We would like to attract more people into the club and make the club room a more social atmosphere." If you enjoy getting involved in social events and meeting other students give the Math and Computer Science C lub a try. The Bottom Line continued ... account, which would make you uriable henceforth to purchase footwear. Alternatively, you could wear them as they are, thereby decreeing a bold new direction in Wilkes fashion. dear, are communicable. I would prefer not to think that I'm not [chuckle]. And as I said last week, I'm certified disease-free (except for a cold), gah-run-teed. THE SWARM .. .Also, I would like to be personally held responsible for your "everyone-thinks-you're-a-commmajor" problem. (It's ju st that you're such a communicable type of guy!) (ls that a word?) I'm sorry! I did it! Well, thanks for letting me clear my pretty much empty mind! - Bubbles, Hanover Well , I'm glad I could be of help in relie ving any excess cranial press ure, Bubbles. And I would also like to thank you for calling me commu ni cable. Colds, my I don't know whether you've noticed, but when you wa lk down the path that runs under the bell tower, you have to fight your way through a swa rm of bugs! What gives? -Bugged Welcome to Wilkes-Barre. This is what we get for being so close to that Source of Fresh. Water (not) we a ll know and love as the Susquehanna River. A similar phenomenon ..occ urs in spots on Ri verside Drive. While the effect is more pronounced in late summer, the gnats seem to be holding on longer than usual this year. The poor folk that insist on jogging down Riverside in the ir trendy brand-name designer spandex probably have to debug themselves (a little CS major pun there) after their daily health kick. Until we come up with an effective method of gnat-killing, we'll just have to live with it. AND NOW, FOR YOU'VE ALL WAITING FOR WHAT BEEN Section containing "A student dies on campus." Au contraire, evidently there are those people that would disagree with your claim that you "know the circumstances." According to a letter to the editor recently received by the Beacon, you evidently have a fact or two wrong. I'd check again next time if I were you . . Now, if you care to defend your position, please do so. · rm sure everyone would like to know the truth. "That's called communication." Yes, it is. But it's hard to communicate eTfectively with You may or may not have noticed someone that doesn't exist, and the "alternate" sheet that recently that, my friend, is what you are, in appeared . "For better or for worse" essence, when you have no identity. indeed. I suppose I'll go point by Now, don't get me wrong, you did po in t. address some issues that, I suppose, "/fey , we had to agree, names needed to be aired out. I'm not would only serve to injure any trying to bash your efforts to bring credibility this ne w .handful of tr«lhs may offer." Excuse me? Names are intended to G I VE a j ourna listic piec e credibi lity, not injure it. Without a name on the piece, it is no better than rumor. If you· want to give yourself credibility , face the public openly instead of hiding behind a mask of anonymity. If you are a fan of local contemporary art be sure not to miss "Spirit of M :mch Chuck: Six Artists of Jim Thorpe" at the .Sordoni Art Gallery. Some of the artists contributing their works to this exhibit are Shonzo Nagano with his exotic work "Caged Figure #3," Harold Nothstien with the abstract piece, "Spirit gate 1988'' and Joseph Dunn with "Atlantic," an interesting work with mixed media. "The exhibit represe nts a cross section of different styles in this contemporary time and the world of modern art in Jim Thorpe," said Judy O'Toole, Head of the Sordoni Art Gallery. O'Toole organized this exhibit with the help of guest curator, Aleta Connell, by _ . contacting Joel LeBow, an artist from New York who now resides in Jim Thorpe. LeBow brought together the other five participants moved from their urban homes to rur~ Jim Thorpe. The art exhibit began on October 6, and will continue until November 3. The gallery hours are daily from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Thursday evening until 9:00 p.m. the skele tons out of the closet. Really. This needs to be done once in a while. And, as you mentioned, we, as students, have a right to co mplain. But you have to make sure you have everything straight before yo u print. Prin ting unsubstantiated rumors will ruin your credibility . Drop me a line sometime .. . I'd love to hear from you. In the meantime, good luck in your efforts. - JN More new art at Sordoni UISE $500 ... $1000 ... $15_00 FOOL I~ :r•:•J ~ RAISING F U INI Ill> For y:our fraternity, sorority, team or other campus organization. ABSOUlffl J' NO INVESTMENT REQUIRED! CALL 1·800-950·8472, ext. 50 �Ocr. 10, 1991 THE BEACON Campus announcements ... ° Crop Walk The annual Crop Walk, a 6.2 mile walk around Wilkes-Bane and Kingston on Sunday, October 13 at l p.m. beginning in Kirby Park. One-quarter of money raised is given to relief agencies in the local area and the remainder is sent abroad .. Registration forms can be picked up in the lobby of Stark until October 13. Fom1s will also be available at Kirby Park on the day of the walk. Anyone wishing additional information can contact Mary Martino (ext. 4685) or Rev. Anita Ambrose (825-8543). 0 Support Group Several students are attempting to create a support group for the gay, lesbian, and bisexual students. All students regardless of orientation are welcome to be a part of this group. The purpose of this group is to help those in need of affirma tion, or those who just wish to understand. If you would like more information concerning the club, contact Box 1291. All letters· of inquiry containing a return address or phone number will receive a reply. All correspondence will be kept confidential. 0 Amnesty International The Wilkes Chapter of Amnesty Interna ti onal meets the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month at 11:00 a.m. in Room 209 of Stark and the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 3 p.m. in the same location . All interested students, faculty, and staff are invited to attend. 0 Part-time Students · Attention part-time students! You may be eli gible for support services provided by Act 101. These services include tutoring, study skills workshops, and counseling. To learn more about the Act 101 program, contact Kathy Pesta on the third floor of the Conyngham Student Center at ext. 4156. $30,000 BEFORE YOU GRADUATE PAGE9 0 Young Democrats The Luzerne County Young Democrats are pleased to announce that Attorney Daylin Leach, president of the Pennsylvania Young Democrats, will be the guest speaker at the October m eeting of the group. The meeting will take place on Friday, October 11 at 7:30 p.m. at the Elks Lodge 109 on WeSt South Street. The Lodge is located between South M,lin and South Franklin Streets. Attorney Leach hails from Allentown Bethlehem area and is presiden t of the Lehigh Valley Young Democrats. · All interested persons are invited to attend. There is no admi ssion charge, and pizza and refreshments will be served. Further ~nfom1ation can be obtained by calling 822-7724. ° Community Service On November 2, Student Community Services will gather students from various organizations on campus and send them into the community to do different forms of communit y service. The services include Habitat for Humanity, Substa nce Abuse, Children . and Youth, Environmental Clean Up, and many more. Any club, organization, or individ ual interested in taking part in this community service day should contact M ichele Corbett, Lori Fuller, Sue Trosko, Wayne McDonnell or Mary Martino at ex t. 4685. Ballet Demonstration The Department of Music, Theater, and Dance will present a lecture demonstration (including repertory perfom1ance) by Ballet Northeast on Thursday, October 10 at 8 p.m. in the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Perfom1ing Arts. The event is free and open to the public. Peter and Kristen Degnan, artist directors of Bal let Northeast and Wilkes dance facu lty members, are coordinating th e program. 0 Basketball League A noontime basketball league is being fo1med and is open to all interested faculty members and staff. The league will play on Wednesdays from 12-1 p.m. in the Marts Center. 0 Who's \Vho Academic departments and administrative offices are encouraged to nominate students of senior standing for Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. The basic criteria established for consideration for selection ro this group include the following : 1. Senior star.d ing; 2. Minimum cumulative average of 2.0; 3. Demonstrated active participation in both College and Community activ ities; 4: Evidence of potential leadership. Nomina tion fom1s have been sent to department cha irp erson s, academic deans, and admini strative officers. Nomination forms must be returned to ' the Office of Student Affairs by October 31. 0 The Navy offers you, as a qualified college stude nt, the chance to earn up to $30,000 during your junior and senior years. And you never have to put on a Navy uniform until after graduation. No drills, no summer obligations. In the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate Program you 'll get your start in nuclear power whe re nuclear power started. In the Navy. After you graduate, you'll get six months of graduate level engineering education in Orlando, Florida, plus six months of hands-on engineer training at a nuclear reactor trainer...and more. Just meet these requirements: • Have completed sophomore year, majoring in engineering, math, science or chemistry. • Have a minimum 3.0 GPA. • Have completed a mathematics sequence through integral calculus. • Have completed one year of calculus-based physics. • Bea United States citizen and no more than 261/2 years old at time of commissioning. • Meet Navy's physical standards. Lieutenant Jim Hruska will be at the Career Placement Center conducting interviews on Monday, October 21. For details, call 1-800-692-7818. NAVY OFFICER You and the Navy. Full Speed Ahead. 0 BioJouI:,.v Lecture The Biology Department is sponsoring a public lecture by Steven Krawiec, Professor of Molecular Biology at Lehigh University. The topic of Krawiec's lecture will be "What is L Bacterial Species?" (and Why is that a genuinely interesting question?) The lecture will be.held on Thursday, October 24 at 8 p.m. in SLC room 166. Everyone is invited to attend. 0 Environmental Conference .Wilkes University, Keystone Junior College and Ecologia, a local environmental group are conducting an international grassroots environmental conference October 11- 13. Thirty environment ali sts from Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Poland, Estonia, Lithuania, Russia, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan are expected at the conference. The cost for students is $20. M any of the activities will be held on the Keystone campus, with a pollution mon itoring training session for a smaller group scheduled at Wilkes October 18-20. For more info1mation contact Dr. Mike Case at ext. 4616. Just a rem inder ... All announcements must be received by 6 p.m. each Tuesday in order to appear in Thursday's issue. �P AGE 10 Ocr. 10, 1991 T HE B EACON Wilkes-Barre Touchdown Club seeks support Division III football is on the rise thanks to the format10n of the Downtown Wilkes-Barre Touchdown Club. The Touchdown Club has been formed to pay tribute to the young men who have chosen to participate in football programs at small colleges and universities. The Touchdown Club will also honor those athletes who have earned a college degree and went on to establish careers in business and professional life. The phrase "big time football" has always been associated with Division I programs. Now the Touchdown Club would like to give that same enthusiasm to those youn g men who play on the Division III level. Division III athletics are sports too. Man y people overlook the efforts of the small schools. The participants on this level put in as m uch time and sacrifice as any other level, and in some cases even more. Their have been several charter members so far, and the majority are area high school coaches . The coaches believe in this project of supporting Division III football. Many feel that an awards program such as this will encourage their outstanding players to consider the schools that are members of the Middle Atlantic Conference. Awards will be presented at the first Annual Luncheon of the Downtown Wilkes-Barre Touchdown Club. The event is slated for Saturday, December 14, 1991, at 12:30 p.m., at the Ramada Inn, Public Square, Wilkes Barre. The honors that will be bestowed at the luncheon are: Outstanding Offensive and D~fensive Lineman, Outstanding Offensive and Defensive Player, Middle Atl antic Conference Champion , Mi_d dle Atlantic Coach of the Year, and Middle Atlantic Conference Most Valuable Plaver. · The goal at hand right now for the Touchdown Club is to alert the media of their formation, and make both followers of M.A.C. football and sports fans in general, aware of their efforts to promote some of the country's best football in Division III. The long range goal of the Touchdown Club is to serve small college football nationwide and have the Downtown Wilkes-Barre Touchdown Club present a trophy that m ean_s something to every small college player 111 the United States. Anyone interested in becomin g a member of the Touchdown Club can send a $10 membership fee in the form of a check to: Downtown Wilkes-B arre Touchdown Club , P .O . Box 2893 , Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18703-2893 Soccer: Defense spells victory By BRIAN SHAFFER Beacon Staff Writer Th e To uc hdo wn Club i s th e Wilkes-B arre versio n of the New York Down tow n Athletic Club. Sports fans co mmon ly · know it as th e home of theHeisman Trophy. John J. Chwalek, Assistant Dean of Admissions here at Wilkes, is a major force behind the drive of the Touchdown Club. Chwalek said, "everyone is excited about it." The Touchdown Club recently elected officers to serve in the inaugural year. Marv Antinnes, a longtime Wyoming Seminary athletic director and successful football coach, as well as an excellent football player during his playing days here at Wilkes, has been elected president.. Joe Chwalek was named vice president, Ray Lowery was voted in as treasu:er and Wilkes SID Tom McGuire will sen,~ as secretary. "These are fine men who will do a great job in getting the Touchdown Club through its first year," added Chwalek. · . .-.. .. If the old quote stands, "Offen se wins games, but defense wins championships," the Wilkes University men's soccer team could be in for a big year. Defense has been the name of the game for the Colonels as they have been holding opponents to less than one goal a game. Early in the second half, se nior Steve Maloney broke free down th e right sideline and centered the ball. Mi ke Herb and Rainey both hit the ball but it was an unknown Lycoming defender who tapped the ball in. That goal was all the Colonels needed to squeak out a 1-0 win. With the win , the Colonels improved to 10-3 on th e year. However, offensively the Colonels have been struggling as of late. "I really don 't know wh at it is ," said se nior Ron Rainey, "may be we've been relyi ng on our defense too much in the past couple of games." Whatever the reason, the lack of offensive punch was evident last Thursday as the Colonels traveled to Millersville, a tough Division II team. Millersville was up to the challenge, as they scored a quick goal early in the second half to post a tough 1-0 victory. Trying to get back to their winning ways, Wilkes hosted an underrated Lycoming team. Ranked tenth in the in the region, the Warriors played the favored Colonels extremely hard. However, a costly error proved to be the downfall for th.e pesky Lycornirig' team: . . . . . . . . . ·. ·.·.·. ·. DEFENSE- SenLor Ron Rainey attributes the team's . •wjonivg·ways tci strong-defensive play. . . . . . . • �OcT. 10, 1991 THE BEACON PAG E 11 Field Hockey team comes ·o ff of<tough week: 1-2 Ry JASON EIKE Beacon Sports Staff The Wilkes University field hockey team ended up 1-2 this week, dropping games to Scranton and Juniata before picking up a victory Monday over Mansfield at Artillery Park. The Lady Colonels are now 5-4-2. However, their record is a bit misleading. Although the Lady Colonels are just a couple of games above .500, their play on the field would make you believe that they were tied for the divisional lead. In a heartbreaking loss to their Interstate 81 enemy, Scranton, the Lady Colonels dropped a tough 1-0 loss in dou ble · overtime. This was the third double overtime contest that Wilkes has played this year. penalty corners. The Lady Colonels were awarded 6. On Saturday, at Artillery Park, Wilkes dropped another tough home game losing 2- 1 to Juniata. Scranton, 7-2, got the game winning goal with · 7 :02 left in the second overtime. Linda Neilan scored the game winner for the Lady Royals. In the Scranton game, the Lady Royals outshot Wilkes 15-7. Mic helle Hurst recorded 13 saves for the Colonels. In the game, Scranton was awarded eight In the game, Toni Farinella scored the lone Wilkes goal in the second half. Wilkes goalie Michele Hurst recorded eight saves. On Monday, the L\ldY Colonels were finally rewarded for their tough play with a 2-1 victory over Mansfield. The Lady Colonels rallied from one goal down to score two goals in the final 16 minutes of the match. ... CRAMMING FOR EXAMS? ~m~~!'I!~:!! :!,. ~,...,,,.. ::---,..c- .... ,, ,,... / ,..,.,, ., ,,.- /'/ -- ,... ·::-- -- ,-it~fliil,l..,_ : Lindsey Krivenko started the Wi lkes rally with her goal at the 15:25 mark. Toni Farinella sealed the Lady Cplonel victory with her goal with 9:40 remaining_ The Lady Colonels will travel to Lycoming for a 3 p.m. game thi s weekend. -- . ---:- -:., ~-:........ ------ ~~ ---- "':- ,-'::_ ~ ~ --- . .... ",, - _, ............ ' ,. ....... ...... '_ ·0 ~ ~ ........ --.. ...,, , ~ ~ -. INTRAMURAL R ESULT S NFL AFC Bloodsport 4-0 Chaos 3-1 Barnum 1-3 Extra Gold 0-4 / EMO 3-1 Shooters 3-1 Gamecocks 2-2 Falcons 0-4 SCORES SHOOTERS 28 FALCONS 0 BLOODSPORT 34 EXTRA GOLD 0 EMO 20 GAMECOCKS 12 CHAOS 19 BARNUM 7 SHOOTERS 20 CHAOS 18 GAMECOCKS 8 EXTRA GOLD 0 BARNUM 20 FALCONS 19 BLOODSPORT 8 EMO 0 Delr,e-y nas inited to ensure sate driving. et989 DoFTino's Pizza, Inc. IT'S TIME FOR DOMINO'S PIZZA~ Hours: Call Us! .-------------11·1.~-«~•· .---~. . . sr- ... --- --- ---,... , · VlILD WEDNESDAY $4.99 PLUS TAX LARGE CHEESE PIZZA JUST $4.99 EVERY WED. AFfER 8 p M . 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Greyhounds run over Colonels in 23-10 loss By JASON EIKE ~ Beacon Staff Writer The Wilkes University football team received an A for effort but received another L in the loss column as they dropped a tough game to Moravian College Saturday, at Ralston Field, 23 -10. The Colonels, 0-4, played well but blew a number of opportunities which Moravian capitalized upon denying Wilkes their first victory. Wilkes came up with four Moravian fumbles but was only able to capitalize on o ne, a 34-yard filed goal by Mick Dungan. "We are not just getting over that hump" said head coach Joe DeMelfi . "We need the entire team to be consistent if we want to win gai-nes." The Colonels defense came out stron g only allowing Moravian a 38-yard . field goal midway through the first quarter to · give the Greyhounds a 3-0 lead. The Wilkes offense, which was virtu al ly non-existen t last week aga inst Susquehanna, capped off an impressive drive with a two-yard scamper by RB Jason Smith. Mick Dungan's PAT gave the Colonels a lead early in the second quarter. Moravian responded on the next serie s capping off their drive with a one-yard run by RB Judd Frank to take the lead into the half 10-7. "We played much better thi s week in the first half," said DeMelfi. Going into the half the game was anybody's. " In the third, the Colonels and the Greyhounds exchanged fi eld goals to put the score at 13-10. The Colonels had a chance to score when Andy Banks recovered a fumble on the Wilkes 47 with 3:37 to go in the third quarter. The Colonels could not capitalize going three plays and out. Jack Swearhart took over for the Colonels at quarterback for Jay Stragis, who struggled in the game going 7 for 21 for 66 yards. Unfortunately, Swearhart could not get things going for the Colonels throwing an interception on his first play from scrimmage. Moravian took advantage a few plays later when Moravian QB John Mattes connected with Jason Brechbill for a four-yard touchdown pass. Jim Davis' PAT made the score 20-10. ANOTHER LOSS - The Colonels lost to Moravian 23-10 at home last Saturday. Davis added his second field goal of the game from 32 yards out to make the final score 23-10. Player of the game honors went to Steve Endres who had eight receptions for 73 yards. • . Coach DeMelfi is hoping to find the answers to some questions before next weeks game against Lebanon Valley. "We seem to be missing that crucial ingredient that is necessary for success. Neither myself or my players are giving up the ship yet," DeMelfi said. I The Colonels face Lebanon Valley next week at Lebanon Valley. Kickoff is set for 1:30 p.m. -H arriers now back to .500 By BOB SIMMONS Beacon Assistant Sports Editor "A good weekend" was how Coach Tom McGuire described the performance of Wilkes' cross country teams at Drew. The Colonels cross-country team defeated Drew 21-35 and evened their record at 4-4. "To win that big was a pleasant surprise," said McGuire. "The times weren't the greatest, but the guys placed where they had to in order to get the victory." Frazee Sutphen had another good race for the Colonels. Sutphen came from a mile and a half behind to capture first place. Along with Sutphen, Jeff Crahalla, Jim Robinson and Todd Hoeffner also turned in impressive performances. The two female runners for the Colonels also ran well Saturd ay. Sheila Bubba ran the course in 22: 16· and Alison Douglas in 29: 28. The Colonels -will be one of nine teams in the Drew Invitational this Saturday, Oct. 12. " Since we just ran the course last Saturday we should be very familiar with it and that is a plus for us," McGuire said . "Frazee should be one of the favorites since just having a good performance last weekend." McGuire is looking to finish in the top half of the groupings this weekend. ev on � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon Newspaper Collection, 1947-present Description An account of the resource <p>This is Wilkes University's <em>Beacon</em> Newspaper collection, 1947-present. We also have digitized copies of the <em>Beacon's</em> predecessors, <em>The Bucknell Bison Stampede</em>, 1934-1935 and <em>The Bucknell Beacon</em>, 1936-1947 June. It should be noted that Wilkes University does not have a complete set of issues for the Bucknell Bison Stampede and Bucknell Beacon. For researchers who are interested in seeing the complete issues for these publications, please contact <a href="https://researchbysubject.bucknell.edu/scua">Bucknell University's Special Collections Department</a>.</p> <p></p> <p>Missing Issues:</p> <p>1947 August 8th<br />1947 September 5th<br />1947 October 3rd<br />1947 October 17th<br />1947 October 31st<br />1947 November 21st<br />1947 December 19th<br />1948 September 9th<br />1950 April 28th<br />1953 April 10th<br />1962 February 2nd</p> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Beacon staff is comprised of Wilkes University students who are advised by a full-time faculty member of the Communication Studies Department. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1934-present Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright of the Wilkes Beacons is retained by Wilkes University. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Professor Emeritus Harold Cox digitized the collection from 1934-1970 and created a <a href="https://beaconarchives2.wilkes.edu/">legacy website</a>. Digital Archives student John Jenkins digitized the collection from 1970-present. Special thanks goes to Communication Studies Professor Dr. Kalen Churcher, Editor-in-Chief Kirsten Peters, Beacon staff member, Emily Cherkauskas, and other Beacon staff for their help in acquiring digitized copies of the Beacons from 2006 onward. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon 1991 October 10th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1991 October 10 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/6947ec5ffce0544ecdb39cbe01816e6a.pdf 1a54006ba448887285228ea4a4854c98 PDF Text Text , Volume 44, No. 6 ' WILKES UNIVERSITY'S WEEKLY October 24, 1991 Eyesore now, 'optic' future later BY MISSY MARGIS and Computer Support Center. MARLENE MANGAN According to -Collins, there Beacon News Editors will be three major benefits from the installation of the fiber optics. · First, people will Students and faculty will be able to call the school eventually benefit from the directly without using excavation taking place in the extensions. Secondly, the area between Stark and the computer labs throughout three adjacent campus dorms. campus will have access to the The construction will better mainframe computer in Stark. communication on campus Lastly, cable sign als will because it will allow for an travel easier throughout In the past, increase in video, computer, campus. and telephone lines. These television cable signals would lines are called fiber optic 'get lost' while being because they are transparent transmitted. Raymond Woods, director lines of plastic which can transport beams of light from of facilities management, said, one destination to another. "The reason the construction The fiber optic lines can carry was held off until now was more information than the that in the summer other commonly used copper renovations were taking place on campus." lines. The excavation will take 11 We picked fiber optics place in other areas on campus because of performance and within the next few months. The installation of the fiber sec urity. Before, anyone could tap into a system. optics is the first phase of a Now, with the fiber optics, two phase project. The The Beacon/ Missy Margis they can't," said Robert second phase of the project is Digging the way to a new tomorrow- Ray Woods supervises the fiber optic installations Collins, director of the still in the planning stage. Alcohol myths spilled on campus By PATTY PUERLING Beacon staff writer Know when to say when. This is the main theme of the National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week being observed October 21-27. This week is packed with programs set up to make the students more aware of the problems of drinking. "The programs are geared to make students more aware that it can turn into a problem and that there is help out there" responded Diane O'Brien, Wilkes nurse. The week started off with an Alcohol A warenesss Kick Off Promotion that was held in the Stark Loby on Monday, October 21. This was to get the students interested in the weeks events by distributing sun glasses, buttons Safe Ride cards and schedules. There was also an oppertunity for students to register for the Dry Run scheuled for Sunday. The Beacon/Sam Ireson Alcohol Awareness Week- A picture is worth a thousand words The main goal is to get people to think before they drink. "I think it is a tough age group to hit. You can tell them what can go wrong but until they have something happen to them or to someone they know it doesn't hit home as much" commented Diane O'Brien. Well ... isn't that special! BY MARY JO BABIOSKI Beacon Staf!Writer Many stu den ts have anxiously been awaiting the stand up comedy of Dana 11 Carvey. But the show on October 20th was canceled due to Carvey's illness. Mike Nolfe, coordinator of Student Affairs , said," I feel that the tenth of November is a good date for the I postponement because it is ; only three weeks away and I the performance is still on a Sunday." ,., Some students, however, disagreed. "I thought it was inconvenient because my dad was coming to see it, and it ! was not canceled until the I night before," said freshmen ! Valerie Marano. ______ J I �P AGE OcT. 24, 1991 2 THE B EACON 'Father Earth Day' addresses student concerns BY JEFF WALSH Beacon Staff Writer Senator Gaylord Nelson seems to be more of an old movie character, instead of a politician, considering what passes for a politician nowadays. Only this "Mr. Smith" is real -- a man of the people who has fought for his cause his entire life. He is liberal, fights for the good of the environment, is the founder of "Earth Day," and is Counselor to the Wilderness Society. Nelson, who had served in public office for 32 years, as both a Senator and Governor of Wisconsin, was recently part of a three-day Resident Scholar program at Luzerne County Community College , (LCCC). One of his duties involved an afternoon student press conference in the college's Advanced Technology Center. Nelson was the key figure in the passing of t_r.e lesiglation in 1970 proposing we have an "Earth Day," which earned him the title of h 60 70 queS tions .from t e to students from Wilkes University, King's College and LCCC. h h 1 Throughout t e our- ong program, Nelson dealt with questions regarding Earth Day, environmental concerns "They'll all say they're environmentalists," he said, "even though they don't know what they're talking about. Bush will say he's an environmentalist, until it interferes in the economy. I don't feel they know the issue " r •• very well. and "green po iucians.. Nelson frequently made "Father o{Earth Day." jabs at the current and former "We have to raise a administrations. "Bush conservation generation," redefined wetlands so he Nelson said of the importance could get rid of then legally," of Earth Day. "It was founded he said, going on to poke fun to institutionalize annual · at Reagan's attitudes on events. Every year, thousands conservation. "I don't think of schools are engaged in he understood any of it," he Earth Day_events." said. He also offered an impersonation of Reagan, In addition to his fatherly "You seen one redwood, you duties, Nelson is als_o the seen them all, so what do you Counselor to the Wilderness need two for?" Society, the only. national Nelson finished his group that exclusively. presentation by recalling how addresses national land areas, his own interest was which encompasses 6l0 cultivated, thinking back to million acres (roughly 18 when he was a boy living in a times the size of the .State of small town of 700 people. Illinois). "I was a freshman in high "Our fight is to keep th e school and I tried to organize Par~ ~ervice from o~er a tree-planting on the sides of develop1~g the park~ -- wh~ch the roads," he recalled, "It they_c11:e, N,~lso.~ said, addmg didn't work, but I just kept that 1t 1s all our land. . reading and reading and it Nelson also fielded , became an important issue." sen. Gaylord Nelson-the founder of earthday recently visited LCCC Notice: Operation Aleat is a program designed to reduce th risk of personal attack on and around campus. The progra ., tilizes a personal alarm device l:hat is easily activated if you fee hysically threatened. The device can also be hooked up to oor and will sound when the door is forced open. · C.A.R.E. is a program tht allows students to phone in nonymous tips to security regarding suspected criminal activit. n camous. The extension i Registration Order Changes By WENDY RAUGHLEY Beacon Staff Writer Tha Beacon/ Carolyn DQuglas King's and Wilkes students work together to haunt the halls of Denison. The Academic Affairs Cabinet (AAC) reversed a previous decision concerning the order in which students regi ster for classes. The AAC "decided to return to it's more traditional order," said Dr. Jack Meyers, registrar. The order of registration will be seniors, juniors, sophomores and freshmen. The registration order for the spring previously had been seniors, freshman, juniors, then sophomores, in an experiment suggested by Wilkes Retention Task Force to keep more freshmen at Wilkes. Scott Bodfish, director of Wilkes Research Planning Department, said that the dropout, or attrition, rate for freshman is always greater than !l!f Jii;f f t!I ~~i ~ ~~fa?J; i f f~, 2 ~~~r~x~~~i f 1i ~ ?! ~ : ~ ff~~If ~~~~t~,~;~~:: ~!f!!!!!!1!!!!:'!!!~!!!!!!!~ gr;§~:r::r~w/:tiBZt:,' ,~:~:;;~ ~fCri~i~,~h~d:~t;~~i,:~ ~~,c~~:~ I:~!:~· �Ocr. 24, 1991 THE BEACON PAGE S Lette,rs to the editor... Dear Editor: Attempted restriction of the right to think! Unfortunately, I'm not writing about the Salem Witch trials, I am referring to recent events which have occurred at Wilkes University. Recently, the Philosophy department has come under a major offensive from the powers that be. For the past eight years, only one 300-level ~urse has been offered. The department tried to offer two such courses last semester, but they were canceled. The problem is: No one really knows why. It could have been the numbers. Rhetorical Criticism has only seven students, yet it's being allowed to continue. But the Advanced Philosophy of religion course had seven students, the same number as Rhetorical Criticism, and it was canceled. My question is: If it's not the numbers, what is it? Could it be that the administration doesn't want students to think? More to the point, why even bother to offer a philosophy major if the administration is not going to let students take the courses they need? Such actions do not bode well for Wilkes. What really is incredible is the fact that the administration was negligent. According to administrators at another local university, it was the responsibility of the Wilkes administrators to inform the students and the instructors that they had the right to petition en masse for the reinstatement of the courses. No such statement was ever made. Why not? It would be an incredible embarrassment if the administrators didn't know about this fundamental responsibility, and it is even worse if they were aware of this duty and simply neglected to perform it. When the first idea is repressed, the chains of oppression fall upon us all. It starts out innocently enough, but it is an amazingly short road to outright , tyranny. The administration has forgotten that the Philosophy department stems from ancient Greece, where they devised an ingenious way of dealing with their problems. The Greeks didn't address the problems themselves, but redressed the people causing the problems, usually in the bloodiest way possible. Since the administration desperately wants to resume the Salem Witch Trials, perhaps they wouldn't mind if the philosophers tried the Greeks' method of problem-solving. Sincerely, Judas Matthews Wilkes University's Weekly VOL. 44 NO. 6 OCTOBER 24, 1991 RaJed as a First Class newspaper with one mark of distinctfon by the Associated Co/kgiate Press 1991 -92 EDITORIAL STAFF ANDREA SILVI EDITOR -IN-CHIEF BONNEE BREESE -·- MANAGING EDITOR MARLENE MANGAN --- NEWS CO-EDITOR MELISSA MARGIS --- NEWS CO-EDITOR BRIAN MALINA··· FEATURE EDITOR CAROLYN DOUGLAS ---ASSISTANT FEATURE EDITOR J. R. RUPP --- SPORTS EDITOR BOB SIMMONS-ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR JEAN NEPA ··· COPY EDITOR SAMANTHA IRESON - PHOTO EDITOR JARROD NORTON -TECHNICAL CONSULTANT CHRISTINE CARDELLO --- ADVERTISING MANAGER MR. TOM MORAN ---ADVISOR PUBLICATION GUIDE (1991- 92) SEPT 12, 19, 26; OCT 3, 10, 24, 31; NOV 7, 14, 21; DEC 5 JAN 30; FEB 6, 13, 20; MAR 5, 12, 19, 26; APR 2~9, 30 EDITORIAL POLICY THE EDITORIAL REPRESENTS THE COLLECTIVE VIEW OF THE BEACON EDITORIAL STAFF. ALL OTHER VIEWS ARE THOSE OF THE INDIVIDUAL WRITER. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ARE WELCOMED PROVIDED THEY ARE NO LONGER THAN 500 WORDS. LETTERS EXCEEDING THIS LENGTH MAY BE EDITED OR REJECTED ON TERMS OF SPACE. ALL LETTERS MUST BE SIGNED, BUT NAMES MAY BE WITHHELD. ADDRESS - 2ND FLOOR HOLLENBACK HALL, WILKES-BARRE, PA PHONE- 824-4651 EXT. 2962 . , .: . , , : , WH'rl,l,IES,,. ',100 1 t>tt> LIV~ BEFORE,,, CJOU WERE ONCE A FAMOUS MAN .. A COLONEL./r>65,,A ~' coioN6L SAND6RS, �Ocr. 24, 199 J P AGE 6 THE B EACON Queens rye he continues to build'EmJ)ire' By JEFF WALSH Beacon Staff Writer "It's got some serious legs," Queensryche drummer Scott Rockenfield says, reflecting on the durability of the band's 1983 alb um "Op erati on Mi ndcrim e . " "It wa s ki nd of a n experiment that we wanted to do -- of how far we can take ourselves, " he said in a recent pho ne interview. "We had always wanted tc- d e a conceptu al record since ·._ve got together, a nd we -wt~re really proud of the way it came out." Th~ alb um, a literate , well-thought-out counterattack on the Reagan era a nd events that happened durin g the late eighries, has been laud ed by both music fans and critics alike. "It's a satirical look at how some people were n't happy about what was going on in the United States at that time and wanted to change the way things were running," the 28-year-old drummer said. "But by doing it in a negative way-- mu r d e r, dru gs , man i pulation , scan dals , government, religion, and a coupl e of twisted thin gs thrown in, like prostitutes that become nuns." "It's kind of a milestone in our careers. It came out three years ago, and it's still selling right now and we're tou ring backing that record now.- as well as the 'Empire' album." Th e b a nd fe a tur es R ocke nfi e ld's po un d i ng rh ythm s, Eddie Jackso~'s drivin g bass, Michael Wilton and Chris DeGarmo trading licks on guitar, wi th Geoff T ate up front steering the band through his vocal land scapes. The to ur wi ll m ake its loca l s tops o n S u nd a y , Nov.ember 3, at Stabler Arena at Lcchigh University and on Frid ay, Nov. 7, at Hersheypark Arena. "Empire", with its pointed lyric s and sweeping music, also earned the 10-year-old band some thin gs they didn't expect, labels of being "a thinking m an's metal band" and them being a "men tal m e tal" group . ' Rocke nfield fe el s th a t the label s are unj ustified. , "We don't even want to be k now n as a metal b and anymore," he said. "We just want to be known as a band th at writes good music. With the style of mu sic th at we c hoose to write, a nd the subjects we choose to write about, people j ust tend to give us that tag. It's not something that we reall y like." Oueesryche-Eddie Jackson, Michael Wilton, Chris Degarmo, Geoff Tate, Scott Rockenfield. "Another R a iny N i ght (without you)." "Silent Lucidity" earned the band the MTV Viewer's Choice Best Video A ward. Like all Queensryche songs, the song places a hig_h value on lyrics, although Rockenfield tends to prefer t he m usical as pec ts in Qu ee n sry c he' s creati ve process. "Personall y , I've never one to get into lyrics. I don't know why. Chri s and Geoff basicall y take care of the lyrics. Although it is definitely a five-way brainstorm effort w h e never we wri te a ny songs. " original," he said. "S o we In addition to his musical wanted to take a completely relationships, Rockenfield is different turn and experiment also a newly:Ved, taking a with stuff that we hadn't done recent break 111 the tour to before. · marry his new wife, Cara. "We wanted to try just a collection of songs that really He also says that the band did n't have any concept tied enjoys its current position in through the·rn, and ' Empire' the music business, and th at was born. We didn 't really th e band gets along toge ther have to stick to any thread, so great. we were able to reall y go off and do different types of feels • -- blues feels in a couple of "One th ing th at's kept us the s on gs - and together throu gh the years," keyboard-sequence fields and he said. "is th at we started out different topics for the son gs as bein g friend s and not a and stuff like that." band. And th e n th e band gelled out of th a t. W e The band is also releasing defin itely don 't take anythi ng Most band s to ur to - "Operation LIVECrime" on that we do for granted We su pport on e al bum, b ut One thing th e band did · . avo1·d wa <: . to d o another November 5, which will be a j ust enj oy the music th at we h Queensryche as two, srnce home video of the M indcrime make together and I think th3.t th is is th eir first headlining concept albu m right afte r portion of the current tour, keeps us to gether. We're not tour, they were unable to play "Operntion Mi ndcrime. " and if purch ased before in it for the money. We enjoy "Mindcrime" previously. The "We didn' t want to tu rn January, a CD or cassette of writing and being creative and band's fo urth fu ll -length around ' a nd d o Son of the live audio will also be trying to be artists. It's pretty alb u m f ea t u res the Mindcrime or Mindcrime Part included. ("It would make a hard in the business world radio - friendly " S ilent Two and get stuck into a rut g r ea t Christmas gift , " these cl ays, bu t we're doing Lucidity," "Jet City Woman ," of doing conceptual records Rockenfield adds.) ·1 " 1 . d and their newest_ :.~_l_~~~~- that}li:e rle~ ~-~roo~.3~_. t_h;;-";; ·;;.;-··-;,;;--;;-;,;;-,.;.- ;;-~ - ;;;,- ____ ,..--:,:..: -._ _ . __ _ _ STUDENT SERVICES.PO BOX 2596,HOLLYWOOD,Fl 33022: Now you can have two or the most recognized and accepted credit cards In the \Wrld_.Vtsa® and MasterCard® credit cards. .. Mln your name." 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The team's balance of both freshman and upperclassmen produced a recording setting season. The team broke the school record for most wins in a season establishing the new mark at five. This is quite an accomplishment considering the youth of the program. One of the brightest moments this season was the return of junior goalie, Diane Gibbs. •~I feel that the key to our team's success is mainly our defense. It's not one of us that has a good game, it's all of us working together that brings results," said Gibbs. • Overall, the Lady Colonels can look back on this season and realize that not ·only did they rebuild for seasons to come, but they molded together as a team and established a new mark to set their goals for the future. The womea's soccer season .comes to a close Saturday with a conferynce game against E-town. Congrats girls on your new school record and good luck in the future! Hoss, Moose, Steph, and Tiff - you'll be missed. (And Shawn, we haven't forgotten you and your leg). •· nesutet611stehto•·the••·• - ·•· (Street & Apt . #) FLIGHTS Lady Colonels 'b reak record, but lose game BY MISSIE CHINCHAR Beacon Staff Writer The Lady Colonels dropped a 5-0 decision to arch rival Scranton on Tuesday at Ralston Field. The Lady Royals built up a 3-0 lead at intermission and put the game away with two second half goals . . However, there were some bright spots for this year's squad. 1 Fly 11 0 1 2 3 4 ~ 6 7 8 9 ~wm~u r, l6tl!i~ifll1, . . . .. �I ·or-ls ... A front row seat to the wild world of Sports ... Hopefully next year the Yankees will be back in it. (Right!). *- Well Homecoming 1991 has come and gone. The Wilkes football team gave it a great try on Saturday against Delaware Valley only to come up short. Nice try guys.Once again you showed heart and jetermination. A nice crowd was on hand to see the game, however, all those on hand did not see the game. Wilkes decided that it would be best if the tailgating by students was taken from the parking lot and put into the practice field. In my opinion this took away from the number of students who actually watched the game. In past years the students would tailgate and stand by the fence in the endzone. Whether they were in the field or outside the gates they still saw the game and were there to support their team. - The practice field looked liked a battlezone after Saturday. It looks like there was more negative done than po sitive, by the decision to switch locations. Really, the only game where excessive tailgating is held is homecoming. Give us a break. Tailgating is often considered a part of a football Saturday. Let's keep it that way . Put the "tai1gate" back into tailgating. * * * * * * Well, let's get to a more positive attitude. How about those Braves? (Bubby must have Arkansas rocking). No, I am not jumping on the band wagon, but you have to admire them. Do not forget the Twins. Both of these clubs deserve high praise. They are the first two teams to go from last one year to first place the next year. So get out your tomahawks and your "homer hankies," and help bid farewell to another baseball season, as we crown a new champion. * * * * * With all the hoopla surrounding this year's fall classic there is a bit of controversy stirring. . It seems that Native Americans are calling for the stop of all the "chopping" by Braves fans. Indian protesters said that baseball fans are making a mockery out of them. , Give these fans a break. They have never had a winner, they were bound to go crazy. Even Braves' Coach Pat Corrales, who is part Indian, says he sees nothing wrong with the cheers. But wait, the saviors from the South have stepped forward. Braves owner Ted Turner and his fiancee Jane Fonda, have said that they will stop doing the chant because of the feelings of Native Americans. Where was Fonda's feelings for her fellow Americans during_the Vietnam War? Is Hanoi Jane feeling some guilt? She should be! * *' * * * * One last baseball note. Thumbs down to the Cincinnati Reds' front office for their treatment of pitcher Jose Rijo. Rijo had a clause in his contract that said, if he pitched 205 innings he would be given a bonus. Well, Jose spent a month on the uisabled list this year and still led the team in wins. However, he ended up with 204 and two-thirds innings pitched. The Reds refused to give in. This to a man who has given percentages of his salary to purchase medical equipmei:it and supplies for his home town rn the Dominican Republic. *. * * * * * Looking at the NBA, as the season quickly approaches, I think I will ruffle some feathers. .. On October 1, the world champion Chicago Bulls were honored in a rose garde·n ceremony at the White House. However, the Bulls visit was minus Michael Jordan. Jordan gave the excuse that he was spending time with his family, but only the day before it was revealed he was playing golf. Jordan was criticized by his teammates for ~nubbing the President. ln my opinion it was not a smart move on Mike's part. Well, maybe if Mike can repeat he will have another chance next year for a rose garden ceremony. But! Do not be to sure. Larry's healthy. Go Celtics! * * * * * I * One last thing. It has hardly an ything to do with a sports section, but I wanted to include it. The other night I saw Billy Joel, Don Henley, and Sting in a benefit concert for the Waldon Woods Foundation. Don Henley said something in relation to his fight that he is conducting to save Waldon Pond. I think it can be used as a motivator. He said, "when your going to fight for something; make sure it is big enough to matter, and small enough to win." tJIMJE OUT IFOJK 11PUVKA (Every week The Beacon Sports Staff will venture into their secret vault and pull out a "trivia question of the week," answers will be given in the following issue) f?.od's Carew's .388 batting average in 1977 made him the American League's leading hitter. Which team did Carew play for_? BES / � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon Newspaper Collection, 1947-present Description An account of the resource <p>This is Wilkes University's <em>Beacon</em> Newspaper collection, 1947-present. We also have digitized copies of the <em>Beacon's</em> predecessors, <em>The Bucknell Bison Stampede</em>, 1934-1935 and <em>The Bucknell Beacon</em>, 1936-1947 June. It should be noted that Wilkes University does not have a complete set of issues for the Bucknell Bison Stampede and Bucknell Beacon. For researchers who are interested in seeing the complete issues for these publications, please contact <a href="https://researchbysubject.bucknell.edu/scua">Bucknell University's Special Collections Department</a>.</p> <p></p> <p>Missing Issues:</p> <p>1947 August 8th<br />1947 September 5th<br />1947 October 3rd<br />1947 October 17th<br />1947 October 31st<br />1947 November 21st<br />1947 December 19th<br />1948 September 9th<br />1950 April 28th<br />1953 April 10th<br />1962 February 2nd</p> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Beacon staff is comprised of Wilkes University students who are advised by a full-time faculty member of the Communication Studies Department. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1934-present Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright of the Wilkes Beacons is retained by Wilkes University. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Professor Emeritus Harold Cox digitized the collection from 1934-1970 and created a <a href="https://beaconarchives2.wilkes.edu/">legacy website</a>. Digital Archives student John Jenkins digitized the collection from 1970-present. Special thanks goes to Communication Studies Professor Dr. Kalen Churcher, Editor-in-Chief Kirsten Peters, Beacon staff member, Emily Cherkauskas, and other Beacon staff for their help in acquiring digitized copies of the Beacons from 2006 onward. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon 1991 October 24th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1991 October 24 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/11d49ac4a86a278e0504e47eac063eb2.pdf 8c28b2f2f7d3fb009c8ead94c0554c4d PDF Text Text IN NEWS: 'Into the Streets' community project successful. IN FEATURES: English majors put the Swami on trial. . c·o-·n ea =· .. . =· · :: Volume 44, No. 8 . ./ . ·. __.: . WILKES UNIVERSITY'S WEEKLY ' ./ i . ..• . : . : . . . . ...... ,· . : !ll!!!l!!!!!E November 7, 1991 Cou ld it ·be • • • Dana Carvey? BY JEFF WALSH Beacon Staff Writer "Oh no! Another ion storm, Captain," shouts Dana Carvey, in a perfect likeness of Star Trek's Chief Engineer Montgomery Scott. "I can't take much more ... We're coming in, Omigod!" Carvey is referring to the interference we are receiving as he was interviewed Wednesday on his car phone, while driving on the freeway in rush hour traffic ("It's more like a parking lot posing as a freeway."). He was on his way to Paramount Studios to pitch script ideas for three feature~ he's interested in writing -"Butterfly Man," "Leo,'' and "Time Stood Still." ("Usually, I just try to think of fancy titles and I don't have much else,'' he concedes.) Carvey will be performing Sunday at 8 p.m. in the Marts Center. He previously had strep throat, which caused him to cancel his previous concert over Homecoming Weekend. Many people are used to seeing Carvey, 36, perform his various characters on Saturday Night Live, such as . the Church Lady, Hans, Johnny Carson, and his now-famous George Bush ramblings, but don't know what to expect from him in a concert setting. "I tell, stories, play other characters, do accents," he said. "I do a lot of stuff about my childhood, high school, college, talk about my family, growing up. I have a lot of fun, interact with the audience. "I just try to have a really good time, and if the audien'ce is into it, I've been known to go a long, long time." Carvey has been a regular on Saturday Night Live since 1986, when the show's producer Lorne Michaels saw Carvey doing stand-up in Los Angeles. Carvey's contract (See LIVE!, page 7) Live from New York, it's Dana Carveyl Program helps students Bf MARLENE MANGAN Beacon News Editor A representative from AMP, a corporation which deals with electrical/electronic connection devices, was at Wilkes yesterday to talk to perspective graduating seniors and to juniors for a co-op program. Paul Lutzkanin, an . electronic development . engineer from AMP, said that most people do well in the program. "You can make or break yourself in the summer program but you can't beat the experience," said Lutzkanin. Founded in 1941, AMP's headquarters are located in Above from left to right - Carol Bosack, Robert Mirro, Harrisburg. The company Eugene Silvers, Jeff Webster, Kim Karrot, Michele Cobosco, and has 24,700 employees in 165 Paul Lutzkanin. facilities in 28 countries. Carol Bosack, coordinator to someone who stays m of the co-op experience said, school for fou:r: years straight. "In terms of job development . . "AMP hires students as and salary, more students are finding out that it's beneficial summer employees based on -to do the co-op program." the protective need for According to Bosack, when engineers or computer companies go to hire people programmers down the road,'' they · look up their co-op said Lutzkanin. employees instead of advertising for new "I think it would be a great employees because they know opportunity to gain experience what the co-op person is in my field so I could secure a already like. . · • job in the future," said "AMP can offer students a · Michele Cobosco, a junior lot of good opportunities to Computer Science and Math build a career that may lead to major. full-time employment," said "Th b · h Bosack. e ott?m 1me 1s t at Bosack said that when knowledge IS power. The students take part in the more you know about the program, they are able to peopl~ an~ the company! ~he make connections in the work m?re mtelhgent your dec1S1on place and have a more will ?e w~en 1t _comes to marketable resume as opposed choosmg a Job, said Bosack. 11 �P AGE , 2 Nov. 7, 1991 TH E B EACON Students 'look' .t o future Wilkes University students in the pre-optometry program attended a seminar conducted by B. Christopher Dougherty, Admissions Officer at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in Philadelphia, recently to learn more about their intended profession and admissio n to op to metry schools. Seated from left to right: : Joshua Orlen, Susan Conway, Richard James, Michael Rymar. Standing: Nicole Schwartz, Dr. Ralph Rozelle, B. Christopher Dougherty, Dr. Carl Charnetski, Joseph Kanner, and Dr. Joseph Belucci. Dialing for dollars The W ilkes University Phonathon has begu n. From now until December 4th , 40 students will be contacting thousands of former students and friend s of the University from coast to coast. The Annual Fund has a goal of $800,000. The money raised each year helps to offset the • operating expense s of the University. A special effort is being made to reach people who have not participated in the Un ivers it y's annual campaign . More than 100 fi r st- time alumni donors pledged support in excess of $4,800 during the first week of week of the Phonathon. "The resu lts, so far, are encouraging," said Bernadette Fornicola, Wilkes University director of Annu al Giving. "We are confident that the University's many friends and alumni will m ake this campaign a success." , 1992BSN 4~te< th::::· . . 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 Air Force medical facility. To apply, you'll need an overall 2.50 GPA. Serve your country while you serve your career. USAF HEALTH PROFESSIONS TOllFREE 1-800-423-USAF Fall Fading Fast! - Weckesser Hall on a cold Autumn morning. As temperatures fall so do the hours of dayJight. , .. �Nov. 7, 1991 THE BEACON P AGE 3 Taking it 'Into The Streets' By CHRISTINA CLINE Beacon Staff Writer Students of Wi1kes University ran "Into The Streets" on Saturday, November 2, for a day of volunteer service. The "Into The Streets" · program was organi~ed by Mary Martino and several Wilkes students. The event took place from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm and consisted of a variety of community services. Students members of the Off-Campus Council, Student Government, ROTC, EES Club and the Biology Club spent the day cleaning up the litter around campus, off campus apartments, the TUBBS Nature Trail off Route 115 and the intersection of River Street and the· Cross Valley Expressway. A group of 15 students collected fifty garbage bags of litter along the Cross Valley Expressway. On the issue of housing, homelessness and hunger, students joined the Commission on Economic Opportunity, CEO, and helped move furniture to the Salvation Army and clean homes of the elderly. At St. Vincent's Soup Kitchen, students sorted clothing for the less fortunate and helped with the food service. Su san Trosko, senior, helped organjze a Halloween party for the children of O'Karma Terrace. The party took place in the Student Union Building and provided the children with two hours of fun, shared by volunteers from Wilkes. Suzanne Bianci was one of the student volunteers who planned some of the games for the kids. "The party was a great success for both the volunteers and ·the children," said Bianci, The REACH program, a ministry dedicated to helping youth who have no where to go while their parents work, provided story hour at St. Stephen's Church on South Franklin Street. Wilkes students read stories, played games and entertained the children. Most of the Volunteer ! Michele Corbett goes OOinto the streets" this past Saturday. participants stated that they will continue , to volunteer their services for this ministry. Other services which took place during "Into The Streets" were book collections for the literacy of children in housing projects and the recycling of bottles and cans found in the residence halls which were taken to the Allen Industries Recycling Center. A dinner was held for the volunteers Saturday evening. The various groups spoke about what they had done that day and how it affected them individually. The day ended with a benefit dance in Ru~ours sponsored by the Multicultural Club. Proceeds benefited Habitat for Humanity and The Hunlock Creek Project. The day generated feelings of thankfulness and joy among those involved. The hope is to move those students who were involved to continue their volunteer efforts and spread the word to others. There is a tremendous need for time and dedication to the world _o f community service. CPA clinic held on campus !!!~~l~#!Ift~~!~~*~~~H/1 j.:.j.:.j.:.2nd·:floo.if·i·Holledback!•Hall·i·:.j.:.: BY MARY JO BABIO\VSKI JJeacon Staff Writer This past Friday, Wilkes University's School of Business Society and Public Policy, along with the Northeastern Chapter of the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants presented the 38th Annual Tax Clinic at the Center for Performing Arts. Approximately 125 practicing CPA's attended the clinic. The program began with registration from 8:00 to 8:30 a.m. Afterwards, all the CPA's were welcomed by Wilkes' President, Christopher Breiseth, Theodore Engel, Dean of the School of Business Society and Public Policy, and Stephen Clemente, CPA, President of the Northeastern Chapter of the Pennsylvania Institute of CPA's. Following the welcome, Dennis Craul, CPA senior tax manager of Ernst and Young, lectured on Pennsylvania tax matters and corporate taxation. Janet Latshau , senior manager of KPMG Peat Marwick, spoke about "S" Corporation update. rrr·i:::~:::!:::1:::1·~·1:~ :1 :::i:::1:::!::tl·::r::!:::1:::!:::1:::!::·1:::1:::1:::1·:·1·~ -1:~-i-::1·~:1: :1:::!::rrJ John Niemiec, CPA, tax manager of Deloitte and Touche, spoke about individual taxation. Catherine Kealing Esq., of Morgan Lewis and Blockus, talked about the Pennsylvannia inheritance tax overview. Mr. W. Balistrier and Robert Jones were the two main speakers that concluded the clinic by discussing the Taxes- Professor Engel speaks at Qualified Plan Reporting 5500 recent tax clinic. compliance. The purpose of the clinic was to update all practicing accountants on the changes in the tax laws. The funds from the clinic will benefit a scholarship fund established by the Northeastern Chapter of the Pennsylvania Institute of CPA's and are awarded to accounting students entering their seni'or-yt'tat: • ·-' · lislelilBl~:~ : : •■lili t isn't our Yearbook until you're in it. Don't be a blank spot. Your college yearbook is a lasting memory of a great part ot your life. For your saxe, and others. get your picture taken. !el Meltl!eiI! ·····-· If you have not yet scheduled your Senior Photo The Amnicola will be available next semester to schedule an appoiatr:nent f~r February sittings. �P AGE 4 Nov. 7, 1991 THE B EACON The 'hole' -truth Welcome to . .the 21 st century ! Thanks to the installation of fiber optic cables, campus communications will be dramatically upgraded. The increase in performance will include improvement in phone lines, better computer performance, and more adequate cable signals. Although the improvements will be highly beneficial, the price of upgraded communications has begun to erode the landscape of our campus. If you hadn't noticed (you'd have to be in a coma not to), there are noles and ditches the size of a small Middle Eastern country (Iraq, maybe) all over campus. WAY BACK \\'MEN, I lbl.0 You TIERe WOULDN'T Be A While we're on the subject of lawns, how about the destruction of the shrubbery and plant life throughout campus? The landscaping crews spent endless hours, not to mention large sums of money, planting shrubbery and flowers and edging o~r lawns during the summer only to have them abruptly torn up by construction crews. It's sort of like plastering up the walls of your new home and then deciding that you need to install your electrical wiring. :t IWAS WRONG-. Editor's note: We're getting just a bit discouraged up here on the second floor of Hollenback. The only people we've heard from lately have been faculty members. We want to hear student respom;es! Please drop off your letters ~o the:Editor a:nd other comments in om: offices. WAS WRONG. You iT WOULD Be NULD. WAS Well, N<NI IM PleASeD Th AN· NOUNce'™AT The Rf:tESSiOt.J iSoveR,AND E:lleNDiNG · ••/t:~:1::i::itt._ NECESSARY! I WRONG. croBLess BeNeFiTsTo NEEDY AMeRiCAN~ WiLL NoTBe Celebrating Columbus: irony? As the quincentenary of Christop her Columbus is fast approaching, it opens the door for many questions and concerns. Ma ny are awai ti ng their chance to celebrate the memory of a man who, according to the vast maj ority of history books, discovered America. But, we must remember that to discover something it must be first unknown to mankind. America was, I thought, inhabited at the time of Columbus' so-called discovery. Natives of this country soon after Columbu s' coming to America were literally used and abused. One definite probing question immediately comes to mind: Why couldn't these repairs be done over the summer while the majority of students and faculty were on vacation? Admini stration officials claim th at the con struction couldn 't be completed over the summer because of tbe lab renovations which were occurring at the time. Correct us if we're wrong, but the lab renovations were done inside Stark while the current construction is occurring outside. Why couldn't both be done at the same time? Hopefully, the construction work will be completed soon and we will regain our parking spaces, walkways, and landscape. We'd hate to see what happens when winter sets in and the snow begins to fall. Just think of the sledding and skiing possibilities. Look out Montage! BUT RecE'SSioN. IToLO The "excavation" of our campus has created an endless list of problems. Parking spaces, which we all know are ' virtually non-existent at Wilkes, have been reduced in areas surroundi ng Stark and nearby dorms like Chesapeake and Evans. Thi s decrease in parking availability has resulted in people creating their own parking spaces, which all too often means that someone may be blocked in his parking spot for an_immeasurable amount of time. Walkways have also made their way onto the Wilkes endangered species list. It seems that each day, the number of sidewalks we can use are rapidly diminishing. Students are forced to wal k through "specially lined" walkways created by the construction crew, which have been known, in some areas (like around the MAC machine), to lead right through the grass. Thi s just does wonders for our beautiful green lawns! SUT Europeans from all walks of life soon followed suit in the trip to America and then "civilized" the natives. The native American has suffered and surv~ved. If you want to call it surviving; survival surely not at its finest. Native Americans were tortured, maimed, slaughtered and killed for the land of milk and honey. Then, after all of this humiliation they were _shuttled like cattle onto reservations to Jive the . rest of their lives. Now, you tell me how in the world America can celebrate the discovery of this country? We have yet to recognize the fact th at there were people already here, prior to the discovery that Columbus made. What a country. We have yet to celebrate the American Indian or better said, presently the Native American. We have yet to recognize the contributions that they have given the present-day American. America with all its splendor, just seems to forget what is really at the heart of the matter. People are the heart of the matter. Yet, people run this country a,i; well as control the minds of many. Certain people control the trends of what's happening and what's going to happen. Now let me back track a bit. Columbus and his three ships are all overwritten, over-talked about, now overexposed, over and over and over again. Columbus, one man, one tradition, and safely said, one lie. The native American, on the other hand, underwritten, under-talked about and most defin itely, underexposed. Can the native American ever fu lly recover from the abuses they have already incurred? Still incur? The Maya, Aztec, Hopi, Navajo, Apache, Shawnee, Cherokee, Seminole, Iroquois, Winnebago, Cheyenne, Comanche, Wichita, and the Sioux, j ust to name a few , have lost their true identities and their livelihoods to the myth of Christopher Columbus. America celebrates? �Nov. 7, 1991 THE BEACON Letters to the Editor... Thank you volunteers PAGES - JSIIHW J~~I IY//fHl WHIRi- WIU"r Dear Editor: I would like to openly thank all of the students, faculty, and staff who made "Into the Streets" a success this past Saturday. The program's main purpose was to expose more students to community service by providing a variety of meaningful volunteer experiences throughout the community. Those experiences centered around four main issues: the en}Cironment, children and youth, housing, homelessness and hunger, and education: The day concluded with a gathering in Rumours to share experiences among the participants. ! WONt>ER WHAT Pe'RFLJM6 I SHOUU) WEAR lt>N16HT... eARPeNrA r ULAC ROSe l r ORMAlwlSE! 5HOULt> STICK WITH M~ RfGULAR 5C6NT?, The planning committee for "Into the Streets" worked tirelessly to coordinate .Saturday's projects and should feel proud of their accomplishments. The students who volunteered seemed to feel a real sense of satisfaction in "helping" their community, and judging from the response of various participating agencies, the community was truly appreciative of the students' effo.rts. As economic conditions continue to decline, community service programs and agencies are forced to do more with less. Now more than ever we need to gain a better understandi11g of what we as individuals can do to s"upport our community. "Into the Streets" was a wonderful first step in bringing students closer to the issues while providing practical examples of how volunteers can make a difference. Mark Allen Associate Dean of Student Affairs The, Beaco-o Wilkes University's Weekly VOL. 44 NO. 8 NOVEMBER 7, 1991 Rated as II First Class 111wspaper wuh 0111 .,,,,,,.,, of dislinclion by llu Auocilll,d CoU.giatt Pnss 1991-92 EDITORIAL STA FF ANDREA SILVI EDITOR -IN-CHIEF BONNEE BREESE --- MANAGING EDITOR MARl,ENE MANGAN --- NEWS CO-EDITOR MELISSA MARGIS --- NEWS CO-EDITOR BRIAN MALINA --- FEATURE EDITOR CAROLYN DOVGLAS--- ASSISTANT FEATURE EDITOR J. R. RUPP --- SPORTS EDITOR BOB SIMMONS -ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR JEAN NEPA --- COPY EDITOR SAMANTHA IRESON -PHOTO EDITOR JARROD NORTON -TECHNICAL CONSULTANT CHRISTINE CARDELLO --- ADVERTISING MANAGER MR. TOM MORAN --- ADVISOR PUBUCATION GUIDE (1991- 92) SEPT 12, 19, 26; OCT 3, 10, 24, 31; NOV 7, 14, 21; DEC 5 JAN 30; FEB 6, 13, 20; MAR 5, 12, 19, 26; APR 2, 9, 30 EDITORIAL POLICY THE EDITORIAL REPRESENTS THE COLLECTIVE VIEW OF THE BEA CON EDITORIAL STAFF. ALL OTHER VIEWS ARE THOSE OF THE INDIVIDUAL WRITER. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ARE WELCOMED PROVIDED THEY ARE NO LONGER THAN 500 WORDS. LETTERS EX CEEDING THIS LENGTH MAY BE EDITED OR REJECTED ON TERM5 OF SPACE. ALL LETTERS MUST BE SIGNED, BUT NAMES MAY BE ,vITHHELD. ADDRESS - 2ND FLOOR HO~LENBACK ~ALL, WILKES-BARRE, PA PHONE - 824-4651 EXT. 2962 NO., IM SNAP.,, KRACKLE ANPPOP DIEDYfARS A60,,, �/ Nov. 7, 1991 P AGE 6 T HE B EACON I I WALDENGATE •• Continuing ·Controversy ALL RISE ... "Criminal Court Part Two is now in session , the honorable Wilkes U. Student, presiding." "You may be seated. What's first, Mack?" "People versus The Bottom Line. sir: Advocating real estate development of Walden Park and environs." "Prosecution?" "Your honor, the accused columnist wrote a piece describing a particular chunk of land in Massachusetts which an indu::trial developer wishes to construct an industrial complex upon. The accused advocates the ·construction of the complex, which is an affront to the followers of the "Walden Idea", described in Volumes 1 through 352 _[being facetious - chill out] of the series of Thoreau books concerning the Walden area. This is an intolerable affront to the free-thinking personages of American society. I would like to submit Exhibit A: POISON PEN LETTERS FROM THE TEEMING MILLI ONS, for your perusal." (the back door bursts open, revealing a particularly psychotic local political candidate with a wild look in [ge!!_der c;nitted] eyes) . "I DEMAND A RECOUNT! I DESERVE THE OFFICE! IT'S A MORE POLITICAL ISSUE THAN MISS AMERICA! I WANT ALL THE MEDIA ATTENTION!!! " Judge Student directs a bailiff to deal with the crazed person by reading the person some Vogon poetry. The crazed individual who shall remain nameless is led off to Bellevue. D.A. Fieldi ng -continues.) "The Exhibit reads as follows: " 0 Great and O so wise Swami: It is very obvious from your last column [31 October] that you have no conception of what Henry David Thoreau and the preservation of Walden mean to American society. But, since you are an engineering major, and are not yet properly "cultured" in American literature, I guess I can see why you could make such a horrible mistake. I n a time when our society is being taken over by materialists and the "me generation", Thoreau's e::~p.:ri.:•tces at Walden are one of the last remembrances we have of the values and morals his writings taught us. Thoreau encouraged us to be free thinkers and to proclaim our independence in a world which yields to conformity. Building a parking lot over the place where this great man taught American society how to think fo r themselves would be a terrible discredit to his memory. I would like to leave you with a few of Thoreau's words which he wrote while at Walden which outlines his plan fo r Walde n and his life. These are words everyone in America can and should live by: "I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately , to front only the essential facts of life, and see if f couid not Learn what I had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived. I wanted to live deep and suck out all the marrow of life. " Apparently you , Great Swami, and the rest of the lot who wish to turn Walden into a commercial parking lot have never truly "lived, " and your attitudes are "sucking" the life''s · blood out of the rest of us. When it comes time for me to die, I will know that I have "lived. " Will you? -- Sincerely yours, a "free-thinking" English major. ' ' t f e a "The prosecution rests." "Defense?" "The defendant maintains that Walden is a place where a guy wrote books. I would like to submit Exhibit B: The Columnist Fights Back which reads as follows:" is my interpretation. Undoubtedl y the English department will differ with me on this, but _again, I'm making a point, and literary interpretation is a very subjective thing.] I'm not sucking anything out of anyone [I could take a cheap shot at this, but I won't. Journalistic restraint. *hehe*], thank you very much. I intend to live my life to the fullest, industrial complexes or no, and I really don't think the development of Walden Park will really destroy anyone's life. That's piddling compared to the massive deforestation going on in the rainforests. Ask any E&ES major. Around 2020 or so when the oxygen gets a little thin, then tell me about it. I was about to take the points in order of irrational ity, but for the sake of the reading public, we'll go somewhat in the order in which the plaintiff presents his/her case. To begin, when we are discussing the average annual rainfall in Manchester, I am not interested in having you drag in a treatise on the carcinogens present in Twinkies. We're talking real estate development here, not the Walden Idea. Now then. I am fully aware of what Thoreau had in mind. I was subjected to his writings in my twelfth grade Advanced English Literature class. [I wish to note that my high school's english program is held in very high regard in this region - believe it or else] His ideas weren't anything new to me then, and they certainly aren't earth-shattering now. "The defense also submits Exhibit C: The Teeming Millions Agree! " The "me generation" perioo is o•.•er, according to the people that define these things. They say it went out with the Eighties. And we will STILL have the remembrance (oh joy of joys) because the buckets of verbiage he spewed forth aren't going anywhere. And for that matter, he could have had his grand visions in K-Mart. As. long as he didn't buy anything. Possibly store management might di ffer on this, but I leave that for you to fi nd out. [And yes, I KNOW why he went to the woods instead of Sears. I realize what he was trying to do - Oh wise and great possessor of omnipotent cranial tissue: Your stance on Walden Park and similarly situated sites is right on the mark. It's refreshing to see you take a position such as this and face the righteous ridicule of your politically correct colleagues. This "I'll save anything for publicity" mentality can do nothing but harm this fine country. - JD ., Wilkes-Barre make a point - which is what I am trying to do. I'm not being overly technical. If yo u prefer, insert Kirby Park where . K-MaFt now resides. I try to piease everyone.] I'm going to paraphrase that quote you sent, which I actually do remember from high school. He is basically saying he wanted to live without any luxuries and learn the true essence of free, unfettered thought. 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I stayed on to do him." One of Carvey's characters, Garth, of Wayne's World, will be featured in "Wayne's World: The Movie," which takes the show's popular cult figures, Wayne and his most excellent sidekick Gart6: e n an feature-length adventure. "The movie is basically them in the ~r town and _thei~ life there, Carvey said. You also learn about their love interests, their hopes and their dreams." . . Carvey feels confident with this movie, as he was allowed m,?re input. . I had control over this one, ~hich I didn't in the other films. And so I wrote all of Gart~'s part. --,,everything he does in movie. . C~ey feels th_at with a fil~ hke Opportunity Knocks, he joins a distinguished list of 1 people who have been on - psychiatrist. "I love human movies where they had no behavior -- thinking about it, control. analyzing it, observing it, so I "Everybody's got a movie think there is a connection." that don't represent them It's possible that Carvey got because they did n't have his start in analyzing people control, Robin Williams, Billy back in high school, where he Crystal and a lot of them, so was a "non-existent nerd." now I have one. I'll stand by "I was always funny in frorit Garth in Wayne's World as of my friends, but super shy being funn y, if he's not in school. f unny , I t a ke f ul l I never had a girlfriend, and responsibility." never went to a dance or a Carvey, who was recen tly football game. " offered his own talk show, is But, you wouldn't know also actively involved in the that if you went to his high characters he performs on school now. Saturday Night Live, although "I r an t rack and sometimes it's better to wai t cross-country, and now th~ for inspiration. gymnasium of my high school "No bad feelings about the has a big poster of me there. I Church Lady, I love the nev~r did ~~ything there. So, character but after I did it like ' th at s cool. 20 time's it was like I Carvey hasn't forgotten shouldn't 'do it unless i •m those days, and does not really inspired. taken his current position fc~ "I have an idea now that granted. inspires me where Church "I don't lose track of the fact Lady gets possessed on the that I've r:1ade it this f~r. I show by different characters was watching Saturday Night So, she'll just be talking, and Live when I was in_college. then she's like a black man · And I was watching Dan all kind of stuff. That kind of Aykro)'.d doing Jim.m,r Carter, excites me and trying to copy it, Carvey If Carv~y wasn't being sai?. "And ten years later, I'm "superior" in show business domg Bush, and Aykroyd he would like to be ; comes into the office, shakes II Dana Carvey stars as con-man Eddie Farrell in Opportunity Knocks. my hand and says 'George Bush is one of the best impressions that's ever been on this show.' That blows my mind ." It seems as though Carvey's rise to late night superstar status came out of nowhere, : and, well, it kind of did. I "I was a busboy taking night classes 13 years ago. I lived near the airport, and I'd come out everyday and look at my Volkswagen and what was stolen. And I saw an ad in the 1 paper, "Local Stand- Up Comedy," and I said 'Hey, · I'll try that," and now I'm talking to you about my fil ms and my characters on Saturday Night Live, and where I want to go. "I always finci it quizzical or interesting when people say 'Are you satisfied?' And you want to say, 'Hey wait a minute, don't you get it? I'm YOU! I was just a guy bussing tables taking a night class, so I'm blown away." After 100 years It's Elementary My Dear Watson For over 100 years the Public has been fasci nated by the personage of Sherlock Holmes. More so than any other literary creation s Sherlock Holmes and his biographer, Dr. John Watson, have been the interest of Theatrical and Film Productions. I More actors (over 200) have played "the world's first and only consulting detective" than any other character. It was around 1916 when British actor William Gillette adapted a script of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's for the English stage. Gillette went on to play the stage of Baller Street over 2,000 times in both Englar1 and America. It was Gillette who added to the Holmes description by giving him a hooked mechanizations pipe as opposed to a straight cherrywood as told in the Conan Doyle stories. Many actors throughou t the years have played Holmes on the screen. Raymond Massey and Reginald Owen were two of the first Holmes in talking pictures. Then came Basil Rathbone who, with his sleek looks and hawklike nose, was the picture of accuracy. He played the detective over 20 times on screen and also had a brief run on the New York stage. Basil' Rathbone also added the now much overused phrase "elementary my dear Watson." The 1960's launched a new era of actors in the role, there was Peter Cushing (a Conan Doyle expert in his own. right), John Neville, Nichols Williamson, Christopher Plummer and in the highly successful British television adaptions came the best Holmes of all, Jeremy Brett. Brett starred with Edward Hardwicke as Watson in extremely accurate and entertaining versions of the Doyle stories. He began playing Holmes in 1982 and continues to do so today. There also came in the late 1980's a priceless parody of the Holmes story entitled "Without a Clue. " Michael Caine portrayed Reginald Kincaid, a drunken actor hired by the highly intelligent John Watson to pose as a fi ctional detective he created to mask his own deductive powers. · Apart from Gillette and Rathbone, actor Frank Langella starred as Holmes twice on stage. First in the early 1980's in a revival of Gillettes play, and again in 1985 with the original "Sherlock's Last Case. " The fascination with Sherlock Holmes is indeed endless. Even as we speak somewhere in the world someone is ·· either reading, watching, or portraying the English Sleuth. Last week Charlton Heston added himself to the long list of actors who have portrayed the detective with a film version of the play, "The Crucifer of Blood." Over 100 years since his creation Sherlo:::k Holmes and Dr. Watson remain as popular as ever, which proves in itself that "The Game is Still Afoot!" �Nov. 7, 1991 PAGES THE B EACOJI! A menagerie of music bits for your taste buds TESLA- Psychotic Supper Tesla, the band that brought us "Love Song" and "Signs," now brings us their new album, Psychotic Supper. The band continues their rocking tradition with the new aibum, be ginning with the "Put this in your.. pipe and smoke it" intro and the first cut, "Change in the Weather." T he almost thrash "Don't De-Rock Me" and the heavy "Freedom Slaves" are classic Tesla in the mold of "Modern Day Cowboy" and "Heaven's Trail (No Way Out)," off their first and second albums respectively. Guitarists Frank Hannon and Tommy Skeoch burn on every cut, playing inspired lines that more often than not are charged up with obnoxious distortion. Listen to "Change in the Weather," "Had Enough," "Can't Stop" and "Don't De-Rock Me," for some hot guitar. These guys are funky too. "Time," and the excellent Jimi Hendrix tribute, "Toke About It " will make you want to bang your head. Of course, non-headbangers enjoy Tesla's music as well, :is the success of the acoustic album attests. "Psycnotic Supper" has only one all-acoustic guitar song, the s ho r t "Government Pers onne l." "Song & Emotjon," "What You Give," and "Stir It Up" all fa ll under the power-ballad category, and one or more of these will most likely hit big with the pop radio audience. With 13 songs and over 68 minutes of rockin' music, Tesla's :•~sychotic S upper" should JOm the hard ro~k. albums of ~an Halen, Sk10 Row, Metalhca, and Guns N Roses who all reached the top of the charts. John Smulowitz ( . . / . . ;; · . . tfli/,z-to perform at Kirby Wednesn~y Oct. 20th at Kirby with Foreigner. XYZ-Hun gry Capitol recording artis ts XYZ are back and in a big way. Their sophomore effort f::r ':ie Capitol-EM! label is a far cry from their self-titled Enigma debut. The four man band is composed of Terry Ilous on vocals; Marc Diglio on guitar; Patt Fontaine on bass· and Paul Monroe on drums.' The four men provide a sound that makes you feel like there has to be more than just four musicians involved. · The music has a full rock sound with a definite edge. The George Tutko produced albu m is a departure sound and attitude wise from the Don Dokken produced debut. · The album blasts off with a track entitled "Face Down In The Gutter" ~hie~ happens t0 also be the first smgle_ off of the album. That song 1s only a small indication of what is in .store for t he listener throughout the rest. of the • album. . . Ten of the remammg twelve tracks on the album are rough and tumble good time rock and roll tunes with a party attitude. )'here is one "ballad" O? this album. The song 1s entitled "When I Find Love" and it could not be considered a typical run of the mill commercialized ballad, it is one that touches the heart. XYZ lets their personality . . . shme through_ theIT music rather than trymg to do the best c~py that they c~n. ,, A s lead smger . Ilous said Its better to do It your ow~ way than to compete with a legend." . . The closmg track 1s a have fun, rig~,t to_ rock anthem called ~h1ske_v •J~ . A Heartache and 1s a f1ttmg ending to the album. XYZ is a band that has a bright future ahead of them. \Yi_th this album the band is ndmg an elevator to the top and that elevator will be making a stop here in the Wilkes Barre ~ea when XYZ oi::ens for Foreigner at the F1'., KITby Center on November 20. -Carolyn Douglas 1 M·a nuscript:The 'Write' stuff Students Jodi Powlus and Ned Smith frolic.about campus. BY STEPHANIE KRAMER Beacon Staff Writer Lofton Mitchell- and fiction All Wilkes student writers, writer John Vernon. The club with the exception of the also traveled to New York Manuscript Society editorial There seems to be two City for a readin-g of the staff, are eligible. types of clubs on campus the The group's major project works of current popular active those which get a great is the publication of a volume authors. deal of publicity and the those of poetry and prose for the which receive little publicity. This semester has already spring. Any student, faculty This year, the Manuscript proven to be very productive member, or alumnus is invited Society is trying to break out for the Manuscript Society. to submit their work. Details and gain some of that They assisted with will be forthcoming in later attention. sponsoring a reading by a issues of The Beacon. What 'is_ the Manuscript Bulgarian poet, and also Society, you ask? It is a club helped host the Halloween of writers and people Execution: "Reading of the Co-editors to the •i nt e r e sted in writing. Macabre and Unusual". Manusc r ip t Soc iety are Students in any major are Rebeca Haywood and Rob welcome to join. Upcoming events include Hermanoski. Tracy Youells The Manuscript Society a faculty reading and writing and Robert Kressly are works to bring current writers contest. The faculty reading associate editors. with unique styles of writing will be held on ~ovember 12 The Manuscript Society to th e U ni v ersity each at 8:00 p.)11. m the Darte meets every Thursday at noon semester. Last ye~r the Cent~r 1:,obby. Deadlin~ _for in ~base ~fall, room 306. society hosted i:~~<Fn_gs_. py .:-~-1:1-~-n:i~s~\?-~-s. .f~~:t~~-~~t1P~.:. ~~r. ·l~- ~~~~~:~p.~~ .l~:. poet Ruth Stone, playwright . contest· iS ·November· 18th. · new·meml'>ers!· · · · · · • • • • • .. ?~~l:, ' �THE B EACON Campus announcements Writing Contest . Attent~on all cl?~et writers- the Manuscript Society 1s sponsonng a wntmg contest. Categories and page limits include: Fiction- 7 pages typed (double spaced); Essay- 7 pages typed (double spaced); Drama- 10 minute reading time (typed); Poetry- 100 lines (2 pages typed). You must include your name and address on the back page of each entry (A pseudonym may be used). Deadline for submissions is November 18th. Place entries in the Manuscript Box in Stark lobby or bring them to the Manuscript office in room 306 of Chase Hall. 0 Amnesty International The Wilkes Chapter of Amnesty International meets the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month at 11 :00 a.m. in Room 209 of Stark and the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 3 p.m. in the same location. All interested students, faculty, and staff are invited to attend. * 0 0 Support Group Several students are attempting to create a support group for the gay, lesbian, and bisexual students. All students regardless of orientation are welcome to be a part of this group. The purpose of this group is to help those in need of affirmation, or those who just wish to understand. If you would like more information concerning the club, contact Box 1291. All letters of inquiry containing a return address or phone number will receive a reply. All correspondence will be kept confidential. Nov. 7, 1991 The Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Alliance will meet on Sunday, November 10 at 6 p.m. in the Alumni House . For further information contact Dr. Michael Steele at ext. 4763. 0 Spring Internships Interviews for Spring semester co-ops and internships are currently being arranged at the Cooperative Education and Field Experiences Office on the third floor of the Max Roth Center. Apply or inquire about professional positions which offer academic credit and valuable experience. Sophomore status and a 2.0 GPA required. For more information, contact Carol Bosack Coordinator, at ext. 4645. ' 0 Habitat for Humanity The college Housing Awareness Board will be traveling to Coahoma, Mississippi over Christmas Break to work on a group of Habitat for Humanity houses. Accommodation for volunteers include a women's dormitory and a men's dormitory, an eat-in kitchen, and men's and women's bathroom facilities. Teams prepare their own meals. The day generally begins at 7 a.m. with devotions at 7:30 provided by the participating group and breakfast at 8 a.m. Working hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with an hour for lunch. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. · To cover the cost of operating they suggest a contribution of $3 ~er day per person. Food costs vary, but $25 per person 1s reasonable. A suggested donation of $150 per week per person will cover the cost of materials used in a given work week and allow Coahoma to continue their year-round building. . 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These events are open to all, and interested parties may contact Ned Smith, Interfai th liason at 823-4168, or Constance Kozel at 823-9977. 0 0 Pre-Med Day Pre-Med Day will be held on Friday, November 8 beginning with registratio n at 9 :30 a.m. in the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing A rts. For more information contact the Admissions Office at extension 4400. Health Fair The junior nursing students will sponsor a Health Fair in the lobby of Stark on November 12 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Information concerning cancer , alcoholism, sexually-transmitted ·diseases/AIDS, and nutrition will be available. 0 0 Open House The Admis sio ns Office will sponsor an Open Hou se on Saturday, November 9. Please make a note on your calendar and help the Admissio ns Office encourage as many people as possible to attend this special event. For more information contact the Admissions Office at extension 4400. 0 Percussion Ensemble The popular Wilkes Percussion Ensemble, under the direction of fac ulty member Robert Nowak, will present their Fall Concert o n Thursday, November 7 at 8:15 p.m. in the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts. The program includes a wide range of repertoire from J.S. Bach to the avant-garde composer Joh n Cage. The concert is free, and the public is invited to attend. Soviets coming to Wilkes The Soviet Union Junior National Wrestling team will be coming to Wilkes on Saturday, November 16 to wrestle the Colonels. The Soviets are the foremost wrestling power in the world . and_ they will bring their expertise to Wilkes as part of a U.S. tour. The match with the Soviets will start at 8 p .m. , but other events are being planned in conjunction with their visit. 0 Just a reminder ... All announcem ents m us t be received by 6 p.m. each Tuesday in _o rder to appear in Thursday's issue. �PAGE 10 Nov. 7, 1991 THE BEACON Journeying from Wilkes to New Orleans Well, I wcald sure like to know who is on the s•d ection committee for the NCAA. A,;; you hav~ probably have heard by nov,, V/i.)kes was shunned (forbidden use oE a more vulgar word) by the NCAA :.:'or a berth in its tournament. The soccer team set a school record for wins thi.3 year as faey compiled an overall reccrd of 16-4- l. Of the 36 wins, ! 3 were shutouts. Congrats to Paul Jellen who set a s-.:hc-01 record for goals in a season with ·. 9_ Also, a big congratulations to coach l'hil Wingert who picked up his 100th win. The NCAA's decision not to include Wilkes, only proves that the better teams are not always invited to the tournament. Wilkes will be out this weekend to · defend their E.C.A.C. title at Ralston Field. They will square off against Frostburg State at ·1 p.m. A Wilkes win would put them in the finals on Sunday at 1 p.m. at Ralston Field. Good Luck Guys! * * * * * * The problem was, the team got there a week ahead of time and found the course deserted, except for the snow. "I came out for practice Friday and there they were, wondering why the course wasn't marked and no one else was around," said Don Larson, coach of the host North Dakota State team. * * * * * * Here's a little story of miscommunication for you. E~stern Montana's cross-country team traveled 618 miles through ice, snow, and bone-chilling winds to reach Fargo, N.D., to compete in .an NCAA regional meet last weekend. * * * * The New Orleans Sports Foundation is running scared. There is talk about pulling the 1992 Olympic trials out of the Big Easy if Davi.d Duke wins a November 16 runoff election for governer. Duke, a former Grand Wizard of the Ku Klux Klan, has a good chance of beating Edwin Edwards. The trials were supp0sed to bring in an estimated $29. 7 million for the city. Talk is circulating ihat the trials may be pulled out of New Orleans, less then six months before they are to begin. All this talk over Duke's negativity is to much hoopla. If Duke made it this far, and is able to win the election, then . the people in Louisiana must not feel to threatened, so why should everyone else. *. Thumbs down to the College FootbaU Association for ventu1ing into the world of pay-per-view. The Penn State-Notre L'ame game, on November 16th will be broadcast on pay-per-view to some parts ,:,f the country. Those parts of the country that are not broadcast free will be offered the chance to view the game via pay-per-view. The CFA said that if this is successful they will consider doing it for more games. The game will air locally on channel 16 starting at 3:30. * * * * * * Some pre~season NCAA Basketball predictions are out in the Big East Conference. St. John's, who made the round of eight last season, and .Seton Hall, were both picked to lead tthe Big East this year. * * * * * * Ted Turner and Jane Fonda are not gaining popularity in Atlanta. Turner, told an elevator operator in Atlanta's Fulton County Stadium, "don't let so many people on," after the elevator got stuck before Game 5 of the NLCS. The cause of the -levator's overload; Turner and Fonda, who would not wait for another car. * * * * * * The Wilkes University Wrestling team will hold their wrestle offs this coming Monday at 7:30 p.m. in the Marts Center. Be sure to come out and support your fellow students. The wrestle offs have been moved up in anticipation of the Soviet visit. Remember the Soviets will be here to wrestle on Saturday November, 16 beginning at 8:00 p.m. * * * * * * The winter sports teams will soon be in action . Men's and Women's basketball as well as wrestling have begun to heat up. So while it may be cold outside, the action will be hot inside. �PAG Ell Nov. 7, 1991 THE BEACON An alternative to the 'same old sports' By BILL BUZZA Special to the Beacon _ Are you getting sick and tired of going to the same crowded parties every weekend? Well, a fun alternative awaits you right down the road. Pocono Downs is right now celebrating its 27th year of horse racing. . Going to the track can be both fun and time consuming. "A lot of people think that only old people go the track but that's not true at all," says Jen "Chompper" Spitzer, a junior Education major and avid track goer. Although the food is fantastic in Pacer's, the clubhouse.restaurant, the real reason most people go the track is to bet on the horses. Hard core gamblers actually buy and study pro~ams. They compare the closmg times, post positions, and n:any other boring things between each o! the horses. However, If you want to make the really big bucks the best thing to do is to bet on names or your room number. I have seen three and four thousand dollar triples cashed in using these techniques . .. What makes Pocono Downs great is that everyone can do their own thing. You are free to bet any sum of money from a minimum of two dollars to the GNP of some banana republic. You don't even have to bet at all. You can just come and hang out, and have a beer (or soda) ano have a hot dog or a piece of pizza. . !f you are wonde~ng where the track IS, Just go past the hght about 1/2 mile down the road from the Woodlands (everyone knows where that is!). Hang a left at the Pocono Downs sign and get ready to have a throughly delightful evening. SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS WHO NEED Soccer team heads to E.C~A.C. I By BRAIN SHAFFER Beacon Staff Writer FOR COLLEGE · Every student is eligible for some type of financial aid regardless of grades or parental income. COMPREHENSIVE DATABASE: Our data base of over 200,000 listings of scholarships and grants represent over $10 billion in private sector financial aid. MANY AWARDS: Scholarships are available to students based on their career plans, family heritage and academic interests. UNIQUE RESEARCH: Our research department has located many scholarships including awards for newspaper carriers, grocery clerks, cheerleaders and non-smokers. RESULTS GUARANTEED. CALL ANYTIME FOR A FREE BROCHURE 800 283■8600Ext. 2962 As the Wilkes University men's soccer team heads into the E.C.A.C. playoffs there is a feeling of disappointment amongst the team members. Every college athlete dreams of the chance to play for a national championship, but Wilkes will have to wait another year. This Saturday at Ralston Field, Wilkes will host Frostburg State in the first round of the E.C.A.C. playoffs after being denied the opportunity to participate in the N.C.A.A. tournament. "Yes, we were a little disappointed," stated senior T.R. Andrake, "but it will be business as usual on Saturday." The defending E.C.A.C. champion Colonels are an impressive 16-4-1, and are favored to hold on to that title. The Colonels are led by junior forw::rrd Paul Jellen who recently set a new school record with 19 goals. The defense is equally im;xessive, holding their opponents to a little over one goal per game. The Colonels will host Frostbmg State in a semifinal game on Saturday at 1 p.m. A win by Wilkes would put them in the finals on Sunday at 1 p.m. at Ralston Field. �· IN SPORTS: NCAA selection committee shuns Wilkes soccer. ALSO: Horseracing as an alternative to the 'same old sports.' Colonels drop seventh game to Widener By JASON EIKE Beacon Staff Writer The Wilkes University football team just could not get things going offensively, dropping their seventh game of the season, 14-3, to Widener University Saturday at Ralston Field. The Colonel's offense could not move the ball, producung only 170 yards of total offense. Each time the Colonels started moving the ball they were hit for a couple of ·costly penalties that nullified their efforts. "We can't keep shooting ourself in the foot," commented head coach Joe DeMelfi. "We're going to have to crank it up offensively to win games," added DeMelfi. The offense may have not been clicking but the Wilkes defense was very much in tune. The Colonel defense came up with three Widener .fumbles and stopped the Pioneers on fourth ~own twice in the second half. The Wilkes . defense; gave the offense plenty of opportunities but they could not capitlize on them. Defensive Coach Frank Sheptock was pleased with the play of his defense. , "We played well but had a couple minutes of breakdown that really hurt us. In the second half we played more sound defenseive football but our offense was not able to capitalize," he noted. Mick Dungan got the Colonels on the scoreboard first, by booting a 22-yard field goal through the uprights to put the Colonels up 3-0. . After Wilkes failed to capitalize on the Widener fumble, the Pioneers drove straight down the field capping off a 96-yard drive on an end around pitch to freshman back Bill Bailey for the Widener score. Brad Sorkin's PAT made the score,-3 Widener with 6:53 left to go in ti!e first quarter. Widener scored again at the 10:44 mark in the second quarter. Quarterback Scott MacHenry completed a 30-yard pass to Tom Needham for the score. Sorkin's PAT made the score 14-3. That was all Widener would need. Overall for the pioneers, MacHenrey was 10 for 18 for 240 yards. Bailey led all rushers with 85 total yards. Wilkes hits the road next week for a 1:30 encounter with Juniata. Boxing: a question of Heavyweights By JOSEPH MOSCHELLA Beacon Staff Writer From Larry Holmes' sledgehammer jab, to Jack Johnson's unequaled arrogance. , From Rocky Marciano's incomparable to win, to Muhammad Ali's eccentric brilliance in the ring, boxing has al ways been a bright spot in the public's eye. Today the biggest question in the Heavyweight picture is, who is the best? Everyone knows that Evander Holyfield (26-0, 21 KO's) is the undisputed champion of the world, but is he worthy of the honor? will The questions about his legitimacy range from is he big enough to be a true heavyweight, to he's never been tested by an all-around Heavyweight (not counting an unmotivated and out of shape Douglas). The answer to all of these questions lie in two words, Mike Tyson. .· Mike Tyson is the former undisputed Heavyweight Champion of the world. Tyson was the first fighter to unify the title since "Smokin" Joe Frazier did 17 years earlier, in 1970. . If not for this upset the question "Who is the best?" would have already been answered because Tyson and Holyfield would have already fought. Presently we must wait through a court date for Tyson (who was accused of rape in September) and a journey man bout for Holyfield against European champ Francesco Damiani. If Tyson is not convicted of rape and Holyfield wins his next bout, the fight should come off next year sometime in late August or early September. Unless one of the rising stars ' like Riddick Bowe or Ray Mercer move intn the scene, we'll just have to wait until the smoke clears when Holyfield and Tyson are allowed to rumble. By many, he is regarded as the best Heavyweight today. The only blemish on Tyson's 41 win record (41-1, 36 KO's) is a tenth round knock out to James "Buster" Douglas. The fight was thought by many as the biggest upset in Heavyweight history, but the real story was an unprepared and unmotivated Waiting - Heavyweight Mike Tyson is currently awaiting a date in court. Douglas. Fia:hters on the rise: Ridd!ck Bowe, Hwt (26-0) Jeff Fenech, Jr. Lght (25-0-1) Michael Moorer, Hwt (25-0) . Fia:tbters on the fall: Hector Camacho, Jr. Wltr (39-1) Michael Nunn, Mdlw (36-1) To~y Morrison, Hwt (28-1) 1rnme 01Ultt JForr Trrilvnat Last Week's Answer: John Cappelletti of Penn State Give the nicknames for the following teams. 9 Pro Football Franchises You May Have For2otten 1925-28 =Pottsville, Pa. ? 1221 =Tonawanda, NY. ? 1922-24= Racine,Wis. ? 1940-41= Columbus, Ohio? 1936-37= Boston? 1920-21 = Muncie, Ind. ? 1921-23= Louisville, Ky? 1934= St. Louis? 1946-49= Los Angeles? SOURCE: Sports Features Syndicate (Hey Boot are you happy with this one?) � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon Newspaper Collection, 1947-present Description An account of the resource <p>This is Wilkes University's <em>Beacon</em> Newspaper collection, 1947-present. We also have digitized copies of the <em>Beacon's</em> predecessors, <em>The Bucknell Bison Stampede</em>, 1934-1935 and <em>The Bucknell Beacon</em>, 1936-1947 June. It should be noted that Wilkes University does not have a complete set of issues for the Bucknell Bison Stampede and Bucknell Beacon. For researchers who are interested in seeing the complete issues for these publications, please contact <a href="https://researchbysubject.bucknell.edu/scua">Bucknell University's Special Collections Department</a>.</p> <p></p> <p>Missing Issues:</p> <p>1947 August 8th<br />1947 September 5th<br />1947 October 3rd<br />1947 October 17th<br />1947 October 31st<br />1947 November 21st<br />1947 December 19th<br />1948 September 9th<br />1950 April 28th<br />1953 April 10th<br />1962 February 2nd</p> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Beacon staff is comprised of Wilkes University students who are advised by a full-time faculty member of the Communication Studies Department. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1934-present Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright of the Wilkes Beacons is retained by Wilkes University. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Professor Emeritus Harold Cox digitized the collection from 1934-1970 and created a <a href="https://beaconarchives2.wilkes.edu/">legacy website</a>. Digital Archives student John Jenkins digitized the collection from 1970-present. Special thanks goes to Communication Studies Professor Dr. Kalen Churcher, Editor-in-Chief Kirsten Peters, Beacon staff member, Emily Cherkauskas, and other Beacon staff for their help in acquiring digitized copies of the Beacons from 2006 onward. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon 1991 November 7th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1991 November 7 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/592cfb98b05b8d7d11113a331a5e448d.pdf c68b59322d3e96ef6a71100d49517b98 PDF Text Text IN NEWS: University gets ready to fast for Oxfam. Volume 44, No. 9 IN FEATURES: Carvey turns out a tremendous performance. WILKES UNIVERSITY'S WEEKLY November 14, 1991 Campus media goes high tech By MISSY MARGIS Beacon News Editor WCLH, the campus radio station, is one of the first radio stations in ~e area to adopt the AP Newsdesk computer. Newsdesk is the latest news wire service available to radio stations. Of the more than 12,000 radio stations in the U.S. less than 1,000 have Newsdesk. Th~ compu~er repla~es the AP wue service previously used by WCLH and most other radio stations. This computer is used to bring in current national and state news stories, weather, and sports. According to Dr. David Bradbury, professor of communications and advisor to WCLH, the station adopted the "Most importantly, this is an essential learning tool for the communication students. We lost a lot of paper with the old wire service and we were also missing a lot of information because we turned off the computer at night," said Bradbury. main users of the Newsdesk computer. Paul Flynn, public relations director for WCLH , said the Newsdesk is "extremely handy." "You can call up exactly what you need for your' broadcast. There are news mi nutes that are very The station has made many convenient," said Flynn. new changes in the past two years. Last year the station Flynn said, "The news we began using a lot of new do broadcast is much more techni~al equipment, including curz:ent_ than before. We get replacing a twenty-year-old stones m every minute. " transmitter. "This was the next item to Bradbury said this is the improve the radio station. Our first step in improving the ' main objective is to make the news broadcast sat WCLH. station as professional and real "I would like to have news life as possible," said broadcasts at least twice a day. Bradbury. Newsdesk is still new and it's Wifkes broadcast too soon to tell if the news journalism students, the broadcasts are better. I a~ Wilkes Today TV News sure we will start to see a big THE BEACON/Brian J. Zupko Show, and WCLH staff will difference soon , " said Getting the Story- Members of the WCLH staff Brian Malina, seated, Orji'eii hhOuse \~7as a iiitk~i:I: Newck;;;ey a nd 1 a By CHRISTINA CLINE Beacon Staff Writer Open House-prospective Wilkes students and their parents inspect the library on Saturday afternoon The Admission s staff of Wilkes recently played host to over 450 visitors to campus for the University's annual Open House. Helen Barrett and Dean Emory Guffrovich organized the Open House that was held this past Saturday. The day began with refreshments at the Arnaud C. Marts Center. Afterwards, a general meeting with the University Officers took place. Department meetings which included The School of Business, Society and Public Policy, The School of Liberal Arts and Human·Sciences and The School of Sciences and Engineering, provided potential students will all the information they wanted to know concerning the UnM!rsity. , "Open House provides potential Wilkes students an excellent opportunity to talk to department heads,who are · available all at the same time," said Mary Ellen Sloat, a secretary in the Admissions Office . According to Sloat, the entire day ran smoothly and many concerns and worries were put to rest. Specific departments such as: Accounting, Psychology, AJlied Health Programs, B10logy, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science, Communications, Engineering ,Math, and Physics, held sessions with formal presentations. A question and answer period and lab tours took place after the presentations. A Financial Aid Workshop ended the day's annual program. blast at Mar·ts By CAROLYN DOUGLAS Assistant Feature Editor Who could it be? S, tan? No, its Dana Carvey! After a month long delay the long awaited stand-up performance by the Saturday Night Live star was a stand-up s·uccess. The show began, shortly after the designated 8 p.m. starting time, to a full capacity crowd at the Arnaud C. Marts Center on Sunday November 10, 1991. The opening act, David Spade, was introduced as a close friend of Mr. Carvey's by Programming Board President Nicolette Yevich. Mr. Spade is a very talented performer who was only on stage for a far too short 20 continued seeCarvey p. 6 �Nov. 14, 1991 PAGE2 A time to fast is here By COLETTE ELICK Special to the Beacon Every day, almost one billion people around the world go hungry. Every day 60,000 of them die--two thirds of them children under five. On Thursday, November 21, 1991--a week before Thanksgiving--Wilkes students, along with members of the fac ulty, administration, and staff will join almost one million other Americans who will work to end this tragedy by taking part in Oxfam America's 18th annual Fast for a World Harvest. Since 1973, more than six million Americans have fasted to raise money for Oxfam America , an international agency that funds development and hunger relief programs in 33 of the world's poorest countries. "Millions of the world's people have no choice about going hungry," explains Joe Barberio one of the Fast .. organizers. "Most of us in the United States do have a choice, and that's why, on Thursday , November 21, we're choosing to give up a meal or more and to donate to Oxfam America the money we. would have spent on food ." Members of the Wilkes community can choose to p art1 c1pate in Oxfam America's Fast for a World Harvest on Thursday , November 21, , 1991 by stopping by the Stark Lobby between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and making a contribution in cash or check made out to Oxfam America. Note that Oxfam contributions are tax deductible. "This year the Wilkes University Food .Service, ( M orri son Custom Management Corporation), is making it easy for students on · the meal plan to participate in the fast," said senior biology major Michele Corbett, ope of the Fast organi zers. "All students have to do is sign up to skip lunch and/or dinner on · Thursday, November 21. The food service will donate a percentage of the cost of each meal to Oxfam America to fjght world hunger." Students can sign up for the meal-plan fast from 4:30-6:30 in tlre cafeteria on Thursday, November 14. The deadline for signing up for the meal-plan fast is Monda y, November 18 . Students can also sign-up with their RA's. Note that individuals wi shing to participate in the Fast who are not on the meal plan can make cash/check contributions during any of the above-mentioned times at the sign-up tables in the cafeteria. On Monday, November 18 and again on Wednesday, November 20 a table will be set up to take contributions. The day of the fast, Oxfam America volunteers will be in Stark Lobby, the SUB snack bar, and in the cafeteria throughout most of the day. Oxfam America is a nonprofit , international agency that funds self-help ·..· Ex -Wilkes prof. to is1cuss chemical risk development disaster relief projects in p~r countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America An environmental science and the Caribbean. It also presentation will be given at produces and distributes Wilkes by Dr'. Clyde educational materials for Houseknecht, an scientist for people in the United States on the U.S. Environmental the issues of hunger and Protection Agency (EPA). development. Oxfam America The discussion will be in is distinguished from other aid SLC, room 319, tonight at 7 agencies by its independent p.m. and is open to the status and this philosophy public. that, g iven the prop er resources, poor people are The presentation entitled, capable of planni ng and carrying out their o w n "Chemical Risk: How is it solutions. Oxfam America was formed in 1970 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts. "What I like about Oxfam is they are an organization which focuses on long-term development and not just on 'quick-fix' short term solutions," said Barberio, a staff member at the library and a graduate student at Wilkes, "Oxfam helps empower people by teaching them techniques which will allow them to gain control over their lives." The name Oxfam comes from the Oxford Committee for Famine Relief, founded in England in 1942. Every year on the Thursday before Thanksgiving Oxfam America unites more than one million Americans in a national expression of concern about world hunger. People organizing locally in the United States are helping to make global changes community by community in the poorest and most remote regions of the world. THE BEACON/Sam Ireson . THE BEACON FA T- SIGN "-'-,Wilkes.student signs up.for. the Ox.tam Fast for a World Harvest ,,•_.; . : : · : . · ... .. ;.-. -.. ·. . . . . . · · . - - · · · · · - · - · · measured and what does it mean?" , will examine methods used by the EPA to assess potential risk from chemicals accidentally or deliberately released into the environment. Houseknecht, a former professor at Wilke s, is the author of numerous technical reports and publications on the topic of environmental risk assessment. Scholars Society names officers BY LYNNE KRUTZ Beacon Staff Writer The University Scholars Society elected offic~rs at its recent meeting. Plans for upcoming events we:e also discussed. David Crake was elected president of the group. Sophomore Kathy Z.Oka and freshmen ~ue Fritz will serye a~ vice-presidents. The club treasurer will be Sue Stanski ana Suzanne Bianchi was elected secretary. The club which is in its second year as a campus organization: was developed in conjunction with the University's new Core Curriculum Honors ~ ogram. ! o e~ a core honors designation upon gradu ation, Umvers1ty Scholars need to complete four core courses on an honors basis. The group is under the direction of Paul Adams, the Dean of Academic Support Services. According to the club's president, David Crake, the gro~p hopes to hold sever~ cultur~ ev~nt~ to enhance the acaderrnc experience that is Wilkes Umversity _m ~e future. . . For more information about application procedures into this program, contact Dean Adams at Conyngham Student Center, second floor. Notice: Operation Alert is a program designed to reduce the risk of personal attack on and around campus. The program utilizes a personal ~larm device that is easily activated if you feel pllys1cally threatened. The device can also be hooked up to a door and will sound when the door is forced open. C.A.R.E. is a program that allows students . to phone in anonymous tips to security regardm g suspected criminal activity ..on campus. The extension is #2273. . �Nov. 14, 1991 THE B EACON P AGE 3 Here to serve caJTipus is • • • By STACY HECK Beacon Staff Writer The Development Office is a very important tool for graduating seniors. Being a Wilkes alumnus means special benefits, such as the "Quarterly" magazine, and various gatherings and social events at which many prospective employers attend. The Development Office is a very intricate system combining fund raising, community relations and alumni relations. The system begins with Thomas B. Hadzor, vice-president for Development. He is the "Chief Fund Raiser" for the university and is mainly concerned with the decision making and administrative r~sponsibilities of the office. He is also responsible for overseeing all the other work being done throughout the office and supporting the president. "You had a relationship for two to five years and you think it's over, but it's not. We want to keep one with you," said Hadzor. "When you graduate, your relationship with us will change and we will attempt to get to know you better and to be involved in the alumni and support the annual fund." Sandra A. Beynon, executive assistant to the Hadzor on keeping a Hadzor, deals mostly with the relationship with the alumni. University Council. "Have pride in Wilkes, don't hesitate in saying you Beynon is also involved attended the University. By with planned giving, which is doing this you are building a when people include Wilkes better reputation of Wilkes, in their wills. She also is in and a better degree for charge of legislative yourself," said Shipula. initiatives-getting people to Wanda L. Willis, assistant write or call their state director of the Capital government to protest cutting Campaign, is one of many funds for the university. solicitors who helped raise the . $23 million goal. The money . Anthony J. _Sh1pu_la, went to fund such projects as t>Jn m.w.+;n Director of Alumm Affairs_, the Marts Center, Rifkin Hall, makes plans for alumm Fortinsky Hall the Bell gatherings and special events Tower, endow~ents and faculty salaries. liiiiiiiiililiiilill_.iiiiiiiii such as Homecoming, If you have any questions .________________ reunions, whale watches, and about the Development Office, THE BEACON/Sam Ireson the current trip to see "Miss contact Mr. Hadzor at ext. Mr. Thomas Hadzor, vice president Saigon." 4300 or Mr. Shipula at ext. for Development Shipula agrees with 4130. Guthrie scholars announced Wilkes University, the Tunkhannock. The Guthrie Scholars of the Hahnemann University School of Medicine in Hahnemann/Wilkes Program Philadelphia, and the Guthrie is a cooperative effort Healthcare System in Sayre motivated by the regional need have announced the first for physicians interested in Guthrie Scholars, an serving rural and semi-rural health care delivery. Each Integrated institution is also interseted in Undergraduate/Medical attracting students and staff School Program. The students chosen to membersv of superior abilities particpate include : Jeffrey and accomplishments. Costello, Atlas ; Christie Established in January, Meyers, Kingston; Ron 1991, the program gives Nardell, West Wyoming; outstanding Wilkes students Jodi L. Powlus, Berwick; assurance of early admission Harry J. Rose, Exeter; and to the Hahnemann University Daniel Williams, School of Medicine, allowing them to focus their attention on academic excellence rather than the ad1;1issions process. As Guthrie Scholars, these students are simultaneously admitted to the Hahnemann Medical school, contingent on an interview at Hahnemann and their maintainance of a B+ or higher average in their pre medical science courses at Wilkes. T.here will be significant financial aid support for the Guthrie Scholars in their senior year at Wilkes. Junior wins debate honors The Speech/ Debate Union at Wilkes was victorious recently at the 28th running of the Bloomsburg University's "Madd Hatter" Forensic tournament. The Wilkes team consisted of just one student ' but that stud ent compiled an impressive set of victories capturing seven trophies for the competition. Junior, Al Mueller, finished the tournament as the top overall speaker out of a field of 123 contestants. "Al went out there and showed fifteen other institutions of higher learning just what type of competitor Wilkes really is. I am very pleased with his progress as a SEVEN UP -Mueller rolls lucky 7 Camp us cri_me is lecttAire topic The Presidential Committee on Faculty / Student Interaction will hold a forum on Wednesday, November 20th in the Marts Center from 7 to 8 p.m. "Campus Crime - who is really responsible?", is the topic for the discussion that will be held as an effort toward student and faculty development. Panelists will include Dr. Liuzzo, Dean Lampe-Groh, Officer Curtis Brand and two or three students. Student Chair for the committee is junior Al Mueller, member of the Wilkes Speech and Debate Dean Lampe-Groh, Union. dean of Student Affairs public speaker," said Dr. Bradford Kinney, coach of the speech and debate team. The latest Wilkes win moved the Union closer to receiving an invitation to the American Forensic Society's Grand Championship tournament to be held in April in St. Louis. Only those schools that qualify are invited to _this nationally ranked tournament. 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The Miss Pennsylvania USA® Pageant for 1993 will be presented in the Grand Ballroom of the Palace Inn (formerly Howard Johnsons), Monroeville , Pennsylvania , March 6, 7 and 8, 1992. The new Miss Pennsylvania USA\!' along with her expense paid trip to compete in the Miss USA® Pageant , will receive over $2,0CXJ in cash in addition to her mhany 1prizes . All gidrls interested in competing for t e tit e must sen a recent snapshot. brief biography, address, and phone number to: MISS PENNSYLVANIA USA® PAGEANT Miss c/o TRI-STATE HEADQUARTERS · DEPT. CA USA® 347 LOCUST AVENUE is WASHINGTON, PA 15301-3399 seen I O Tri-State Headquarters Phone Is 412/225-5343 on: ---- MEMBER Application Deadline ls December 21 , 1991 ~ •Miss USA®Pageant Is part of the family of Paramount Communi~alions, Inc. ·-·- · Miss Pennivanla USA® ls 'A Carvem Production ' ~ ~ $ ~-~-=,.· -~ --= -~ ~ 1i_~ t ~--- ~---: ~ ~ - ~ ~ $ ,._= ~ ~ t "-·- · 111111~~--~~--~l~~ll~~~I~ �Nov. 14, 1991 PAGE4 Spread the truth ANO So I'M LAUNCJ.liNG A SeRieS oF S'°'ORT ViSiTS, PHOTO OPPoRTUNiiieS,AND MULTi·MeDiA iNreRv;ews To HiG\4LiGHT MY ADMiN~ "I want young people to realize they can practice safe · sex. Sometimes you're a little naive about it and you think something like that can never happen to you." These were the words of superstar Magic Johnson last Thursday afternoon as he announced that he has tested positive for the HIV virus and that he would be retiring from professional basketball. The world was stunned. And so they should be. Finally, after years and years of talk about the dangers of AIDS, we are now beginning to realize that anyone, not just drug addicts and homosexuals, can contract the deadly disease. IJIDllifflRJI~rn · iSTRATiONS DOMesr;c PLANS. THE B EACO'. t ~ l JUST lOLO'roU. I1 Just a few days following Johnson's announcement, Rev. Douglas B. Dandridge, a Harrisburg pastor, told his congregation that he too is infected by the virus. Dandridge, father of five, contracted the disease while serving as a medical missionary in a Connecticut AIDS clinic. While removing a needle from a patient with open sores, Dandridge accidentally stuck himself in the hand. . Dandridge's action not only communicates to us that people who are considered the "pillarf of the community can be infected by the disease, but it also demonstrates that the virus can be contracted through "innocent" means. The most important lesson we can learn from Magic is that the key to remaining healthy and happy is safe sex. Johnson has recently revealed that he contracted the virus during the "bachelor's life" he lived while traveling with the Lakers. Johnson claims he was never without female "companionship" while on the road, and he says that he was infected with the HIV virus by having "unprotected sex with a woman who has the virus." Johnson's revelation should strike fear in the hearts of every American, especially young people. The thought that you could develop the virus from someone you slept with a few years back is absolutely terrifying. What can we, as college students, do to protect ourselves against this deadly disease? First of all eyeryone needs to practice safe and reliable methods of sex. Before becoming involved in any type of sexual relationship, we should know not only where we've been, but also where the person we're with has been. Believe it or not, pe_o ple infected with the AIDS virus may remain free of sym~toms for an average of seven years, and may not develop full-fledged AIDS for 10 or 11 years. So, in other words, the person you're sleeping with could be infected with the AIDS virus and not even know it. Probably the most important thing we can do to help stop the spread of AIDS is to become better educated in the facts about the contraction and development of the virus. Many people have been subject to false myths about the virus and do not realize that AIDS can affect therr,. By learning all the facts concerning the virus, we can help dispel some of these unfounded myths. Although it is a terrible tragedy, Johnson's experience with HIV and AIDS is just beginning to heighten awareness of a truly terrifying disease. Hopefully, because of Johnson and others like him who are now coming forward, we will soon be able to spread truth and not AIDS. ******************** Editor's note: "Anyone... Anyone ... Bueller?" It seems that this just about describes the attitude of the majority of · students on this campus. Have you no opinions? Well, if you do, then why don't you express them? We're literally dying to hear from you, so please write! ---= Is-someone telling us so,nething? AIDS. Magic Johnson. The Supreme Being must be trying to tell us something. People from all walks of life are talking about Magic Johnson and his contracting the HIV virus. By him being a worldwide figure and a national hero, it makes one think about the destiny of the world. Magi~ in his ever fun-loving manner, has not changed. He said on the Arsenio Hall show that now he has a new job. That job is to better inform people of the world to practice safe sex. Safe sex, not abstinence. All it takes are a few steps and simple precautions to save yourself from the life-threatening disease, AIDS. Yes, sex is good, sex is fun, but it can be deadly. I hope that now people will realize that they can get AIDS too. You don't have to be poor. You don't have to be Haitian. You don't have to be black. You don't have to be homosexual. You don't have to be an intravenous drug user. You can be who you are and not practicing safe sex to contract it. The hopes of profession als in the medical field coming up with a cure for AIDS in the near future seems to look sort of grim. I know that most Americans wish they would come up with a cure and right now. Especially those who adore Magic Johnson. Magic has always projected love to all, even when he was angry on the court. You have to say to yourself, the Supreme Being must be trying to tell us something. If by now you don't realize the magnitude of the AIDS epidemic, then wake up. It is out there and it can get you. It's like . a plague that may eventually leave no survivors. It's very scary, yet it is hardcore reality. A college campus is a perfect breeding ground for a disease like AIDS to manifest itself. It is important that we don't forget, if deciding to have sex, to do it safely. I(the person that you are intimate with doesn't want to practice safe sex, then it is"Up to you to make a heavy decision. Be smart, be safe, so we don't have to feel sorry. Not sorry ourselves, but sorry for you. The message is clear, Magic says it himself: Practice safe sex. �Nov. 14, 1991 THE BEACON P AGES Do you feel -t hat the imp,a ct of Magic Johnson's situat,·on will cause Wilkes students_ _topractice safe sex? Teri Granahan Junior Yes, I think Wilkes students will think about it because anyone can get it Eric VonHoltum Freshman I doubt it; people are pretty much set in their ways and until it happens to someone closer to home they won't practice safe sex. Ed Gall Senior Maybe, because it will sensitize people for a period of time, but then they will go back to their old ways. Toni Barnett Senior Rob Felton Freshman I don't think so because college students don ' t act responsible in the heat of the moment. No, because Wilkes students have no concept of reality and they don't think it will happen to them. The· Beacon Wilkes University's Weekly VOL. 44 NO. 9 NOVEMBER 14, 1991 Raled as a First Class ,uwspap,r will, o,u ~ of distinction t,y tlu AssocWed Collegiate Pnss 1991-92 EDITORIAL STA-FF ANDREA SIL VI EDITOR -IN-CHIEF BONNEE BREESE --- MANAGING EDITOR MARLENE MANGAN --- NEWS CO-EDITOR MELISSA MARGIS --- NEWS CO-EDITOR BRIAN MALINA --- FEATURE EDITOR CAROLYN DOUGLAS ---ASSISTANT FEATURE EDITOR · J. R. RUPP --- SPORTS EDITOR BOB SIMMONS-ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR JEAN NEPA --- COPY EDITOR SAMANTHA IRESON -PHOTO EDITOR JARROD NORTON -TECHNICAL CONSULTANT CHRISTINE CARDELLO --- ADVERTISING MANAGER MR. TOM MORAN --- ADVISOR PUBLICATION GUIDE (1991- 92) SEPT 12, 19, 26; OCT 3, 10, 24, 31; NOV 7, 14, 21; DEC 5 JAN 30; FEB 6, 13, 20; MAR 5, 12, 19, 26; APR 2, 9, 30 EDITORIAL POLICY THE EDITORIAL REPRESENTS THE COLLECTIVE VIEW OF THE BEA CON EDITORIAL STAFF. ALL OTHER VIEWS ARE THOSE OF THE INDIVIDUAL WRITER. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ARE WELCOMED, PROVIDED THEY ARE NO LONGER THAN 500 WORDS. LETTERS EX CEEDING THIS LENGTH MAY BE EDITED OR REJECTED ON TERMS OF SPACE. ALL LETTERS MUST BE SIGl\'ED, BUT NAMES MA\!' BE WITHHELD. ADDRESS - 2ND FLOOR HOLLENBACK HALL, WILKES-BARRE, Pt PHONE - 824-4651 EXT. 29'\2 Letters to the Editor... Dear Editor: In response to the November 7 article concerning the New Orleans Sports Foundation and the running of David Duke for Louisiana State Governor, we do feel threatened! David Duke is a person who has had an unforgiving history. As the former Grand Wizard of the Ku Klux Klan, he has indoctrinated Americans with hate for blacks and Jews. As stated in the U.S. News and World Report, no one questions David Duke about his selling neo-Nazi literature as recently as 1989, including such tracts as "The Holy Book of Adolf Hitler." No one wants to know about the map Duke published in his white supremacist newsletter in 1984, advocating partition of the United States along racial lines. And no one cares about Duke's racist associations, his plastic surgery to improve his Dear Editor. On behalf of the entire Wilkes University Admissions Staff, I would like to thank the following groups who helped us before and during our November 9 Open House: Admissions Work/Study Students American Building Maintenance Morrison's Custom Management Printing Center Air Force ROTC Detachment Men's Varsity Basketball Team Northeast Grounds Maintenance Staff and Faculty Resident students who made their rooms available for tours appearance and even his authorship of a graphic sex manual. BUT WE SHOULD ... AND WE DO CARE! The Wilkes University's Multicultural Student Coalition wishes to express that although Duke has come this far and is probably able to win the election, we would feel threatened if he wins. If a state is able to elect a racist Governor, it could mean less occupational and educational opportunities, and less social and financial support for the black and Jewish community. Which in tum could mean a decrease in their economic, political, and social status. This is a time where racial equality has come a long way. Electing Duke would only prove that we, as a culturally diverse nation, are moving backward and not towards an enriched multicultural future. The Multicultural Student Coalition Student volunteers who helped with campus tours Again, our sincere thanks for a job well done!!! Emory P. Guffrovich, Jr. Acting Dean of Admissions �Nov. 14, 1991 PAGE6 THE BEACON I ii Use the force Luke, it's only AT&T f AR WARS 1 O: CORPORATE AMERICA Planted upon the couch a few days ago, I was watching something mindless on the television when I was beset with visions of (no, not Christmas commercials) that American corporate powerhouse, American Telephone and Telegraph (known to the headline writers as AT&T.) Have you ever noticed that the AT & T corporate logo looks remarkably like the Death Star? Seems to me that AT&T is trying to send a not-so-subtle message to the Other Long Distance Companies that these commercials are trying to convince us are the source of all evil. What's next, a picture of Darth Vader? , · misanthropic streak required to foist this particular twit upon us? No, please, your brother wasn't IDlfil bad enough, do you think you could do some more aesthetic damage to the music biz? Will Rocky escape the evil Boris Badenoff? Will "I see your schwartz is as big as Natasha overdraw her checking mine ... now let's see how you account again and pay her Visa bill handle it." Dark Helmet, with MasterCard? Will Bullwinkle Spaceballs ever learn that the rabbit has vacated the hat? Watch for next episode: GOOD, GOOD, GOOD, Natasha sings the Credit History GOOD VIBRATIONS Blues - or - Billy Bob and the As if the Beach Boys weren't Brady Bunch enough, and the New Kids on the Block haven't made you lose quite SWAMI CAUSES HAVOC: ALL of your day's munchies ... this READERS ALTERNATELY Marky (gag) Mark and the (snicker) EXPRESS SUPPORT AND Funky Bunch (cough) has 3ot to be SLING MUD me. most repulsive development of [please note: Due to space 1991. What twisted personage in constraints, we can't print all of the the record industry had the letters I receive at once.] English majors cannot be successful in life, but I think they . need to wake up to the real world and fight for the things that are really important. I am talking about the homeless problem, education, and the unemployed. - A very PO'd Engineer resources. It's time for people to start going back to basics. Everyone should love and appreciate this one beautiful Earth that is ours. We've done too much damage already. - · A Fellow Engineering Major Well, there exist some who might take your view as - um extremist, but I agree that this "righteous" English major was way out of line with his/her name-calling tirade. I beg to differ: engineers tend to be well-read, and I for one do not appreciate generalizations such as the one oppresively given to the engineers. I let it go last week because I do not want an otherwise fairly intelligent discussion to degeneratr; into name-calling. And speaking of name-calling: Thank you, Grizzly Adams. You are obviously not qualified to judge your name, let alone the political philosophy of anyone else. Your soapbox was entertaining, if irrational, but let's try to stay on the topic here. Your first error is the use of the word "future," as I am already a Republican, thank you very much, and I am not the least bit ashamed of it. Second, I am not required to prove my viewpoint. The burden of proof lies with you. Since you are so convinced that your opinion is incontrovertable, offer your evidence that yours is the more correct view. Convince me, and the readers. It appears at this point that you have a powerful affection for the ridiculous. I simply stated that the uproar over the whole controversy is simply ridiculous. This is a view which is not vulnerable to empirocal argument. My argument stands fr1e the way it is, according to the . majority of the written response. So prove JJ.S. wrong. Third, I don't want to destroy the planet. What an ina~e notion. Also, I fail to see 0 Great and Wise Swami, I'm writing to you in response to the assault on engineers by the ''free thinking" English major. I for one would like to know what the hell an English major does for a living and how they intend to "live" life doing it. As for "sucking" the life's blood out of the rest of the English majors, I'm afraid I am not going to be able to explain what they can suck. As for living life, at least I know that I will be able to entire argument is. I thought that engineers were supposed to work w.i1h. the environment when designing new projects. You want to destroy it. There are not many natural sites left on earth, because live in this world with a good career and .r.ucceed in the life that I have cho.~en. I am not saying that In response to your articles about Walden Woods, I would just like to say that your total lack of' any real evidence in support of your position proves just how weak your money-hungry developers with personalities like yours build things with no regard for the surrounding area, which causes serious pollution, and destroys irrepJaceable the audience to some of his very famous and some of his not so famous characters. Carvey. One of the highlights of the show was the grumpy old man. The old man gave his views in many different areas of life. Carvey bounced back and forth between his many characters. The audience never knew what to expect next. The audience was exposed to Franz of the world famous body-building team, Garth from Wayne's World and the soon to be released Wayne's World The Movie. No one was left free from the wrath of Dana's comedy , not even his parents and family. Periodically throughout the evening the crowd began to raise the excitement - level POISON PEN LETTER FROM A "FELLOW" To a Future Republican Engineer: Carvey cont. from pg. 1 See BOTTOM LINE, p. 8 minutes, but in that time he the highly anticipated main proved how versatile and event, which was not too entertaining he can be. He soon in coming. Carvey who wowed the peifonned the typical stand-up fare as well as some not so 2,100 member crowd with his typical impressions. Spade repertoire of schizophrenic did a very accurate and yet type material proved why he still entertaining impression of is regarded as one of the Michael J. Fox. He made it premier talents in the world of seem like Michael J. Fox was comedy. During his nearly 80-minute there on stage. Spade was a "warm-up" for performance Carvey exposed when Carvey hinted at probably his most famous character The Church Lady . 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Visa Is a rrgJstrml tradrmar1< ol VISA USA...lnc. and VISA lntrmadonal Srrvtots MSoclation. 1000/o GUARANTEED! Approval absolutely guaranteed so : Caros. Eridosed find ·$ i 5 which ts 100% refundable If net I 114•1:U-,.t-\1 1!11'5WFl:t•iilt-13B•X _ _______ .. _~~~~~~~~~~~~~~-_J - - ~ - - I I i I 1 91:! .. - .. - - - - - - - - - - - liP.9 - - - .. - - �Nov.14,1991 THE B EACON PAGE 7 Blues guitarist to perform at Chicory house Chris Smither, widely hailed as one of the smoothest guitarists, most gifted songwriters and brillant song interpreters performing today, will regale the audience with his soulful and affecting fusion of'acoustic blues, folk and rock-and-roll when he appears in concert at the Chicory House in Wilkes-Barre, Friday evening, November 15. Tl}e nonprofit, volunteer-operated Chicory House, Northeastern Pennsylvania's only ...venue dedicated to presenting folk mu sic, holds its coffeehouse concerts in the Community Room of St. Stephen's Epi scopal Church, South Franklin Street across from Boscov 's, in do wn town Wilkes-B arre. The performance starts at 8:30 pm; doors open at 8:00. No newcomer to the music scene, Chris Smither was born and raised in New Orleans and made his way, in the mid sixties, to the Charles Street folk clubs of Boston, where he quickly became a favorite. Very active as a performer and recording artist though the next d~cade, he shared stage and studio with the likes of Van Morrison, Jackson Browne, Taj Mahal, Arlo Guthrie and Jorma Kaukonen. He's still best known for writing "Love You Like a Man" and "I Feel the Same," which became two of Bonnie Raitt' s signature tunes. · After dropping out of sight for some years, and enduring some personal hard times, Smither reemerged in 1985 with the album "It Ain't Easy," which was re-released with additional material in 1989 to tremendous critical and audience response. "Smither plays acoustic guitar, which is to say Edward Hopper painted pictures," maintains the critic for the Hartford Courant. " His guitar playing is a fluid stream of ringing, emotive moments. His smoky voice is tingled with · wisdom . melancholy and a raunchy joy... the finest interpreter of material on the acoustic scene in years," says Dan Gewertz in the Boston Herald. In the Washington Post, Tom Zito flatly states, "Quite simply the best musician I've seen in a long, long loo g tiil'le." Chris Smither is an intense and entrancing performer with a vocal style that resonates with his southern roots, while his dazzling fingerpicking guitar technique is reminiscent of legendary bluesmen. Beyond folk and blues, classic rock-and-roll is a major ingredient in Smither's music, particularly the work of the man he describes as "a folk chronicler of the American way of life"-Chuck Berry. Performing classic American songs, by rockers like Berry as well as a well a wide range of writers in other styles, Smither is a powerful and sensitive interpreter who . wrings unexpected insights, humor and poignance from his material. As a songwri!er, Smither is one of the most original voices on the scence today-his songs, intelligent, complex and imbued with a wry wisdom, reflect the mature vision of a seasoned writer. Be sure not to miss Chris S:nither Friday Night at the Chicory House in Wilkes-Barre! Club By CAROLYN DOUGLAS Beacon Assistant Feature Editor When you hear the word engineer, what do you think of? Physics? Bridges? The nickname for Lehigh University sports teams? Or one of the most popular, or at least one of the most talked about majors here at Wilkes. Confused? If you ·are there is a club on campus which can help clear up any confusion you might have, the Engineering Club. The Engineering Club is returning to Wilkes after being missing from the Wilkes community for some time. The club hopes to bring together engineering majors as well as other students who are unsure about what engineering is or are considering it as a major. The executives of the engineering club are Joh n Ned doff, Preside nt; Ja y Kurowsky, Vice- President; Sue Draus, Secretary; and Rob Palandjan, Treasurer; the advisor Dr. Miomen. The engineering club works in conjunction with the Institute of Electronic and E 1e ct ri ca 1 · Engineers (I.E.E.E.). I.E .E.E. is another club but it is a more select group and requires membership dues. I.E.E.E. is an international, specialized group that has had a chapter at Wilkes for some time and is advised by Dr. Armand. to them by the dub. They ~will get two hours to create bridges that will be judged on their stability and the materials used in creating it. _ The club also wants to get a plague in order to recognize the winners of the bridge building contest. The engineering club is becoming more and more popular and interest is growing due in part to an The clubs have several engineering club picnic held different activities upcoming. last year, which had a huge They are currently planning a turnout. fund raiser, as well as trying to find a club room, and The club usually meets in organize some volunteer either SLC room 270 or 223, work. Their major project for on Tuesday or Thursday, this year is a bridge building once or twice a month contest which will take place depending on what is going next semester during on with the club. engineerin~ week. If you are interested in According to Neddoff the knowing more about the club, way the contest will work is feel free to stop by the next simple. There will be teams meeting. If you you become competing against one involved maybe you can do another, with supplies given more than just build a bridge. JAMMIN - Guitarist Chris Smither sings the· blues �Nov. 14, 1991 PAGES 'Twelfth Night' at Kings "Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them." "I'll be revenged on the whole pack of you." · These and other lines penned by the great William Shakespeare have been reverberating in my brain for the past five weeks. "Twelfth Night" is Shakespeare's mo~t festiv_e comedy, written just before his dark penod. It 1s also tinged with havoc and dark horror. The plot concerns a grand trick played upon a stuck up Steward by one Sir Tuby Belch and his counterparts, the wimpish Sir Andrew and Belch's girlfriend the ladies maid, Maria. The story · also concerns the yearning of a lovelorn Duke for a young countess. Tying these two plots together is the story of a_ young ~oman named Viola, posing as a man trymg to discover the fate of her lost twin brother. The cast is under direction of King's former Professor J. Gerald Godwin, and consists of many familiar faces, along with a host of newcomers. As stated before I am portraying the Steward, Malvolio, Stephen Lewis has the role of Toby Belch and Noel Hammerbacher will play Viola. Stage newcomer Sharon McDonnell will play Olivia, and Eric Kawaleski is the Duke. These lines come from the play King's veterans Bridget O'Brien and Tim "Twelfth Night" and are spoken by Trach play Maria, and Feste, the fool. Sam Troy Malvolio Steward to the countess Olivia has the role of Antonio. Dan Raygin, also a of Illyria. This role that has been newcomer, will portray Andrew. occupying my every move, and shall do "Twelfth Night" opens November 19th and until· the production opens on Tuesday, will run Tuesday through Thursday and Saturday November 19th at the King's College at 8:00p.m. Theatre. BOTTOM 'LINE, continued from p. 6 CO m ed Y. BY STEPHANIE KRAME Beacon Staff Writer Students looking to break out of "hump day" took to the C.P.A. last night for a little bit of comedy, with comedian Pat Godwin. The show beg~n sometime after 8 :00 (?). Turnout was smaller than expected, due likely to a confusion as to the actual starting time and place of the show. Godwin captivated his viewers by actively involving them · in his performance. Remarked sophomore Kevin Barno, "Audience participation was a key factor in his great success." Godwin himself was obviously very comfortable with his show, even making up a great portion of it as he we_nt along. "He did everything on whim," said senior Jason Testa. Many song lyrics involving members of the audience were created right onstage by Godwin as he strummed his guitar. Godwin performed variations of popular modern rock and oldies songs, including , "Dancing with Myself' and "Rockin Robin". He has opened for such national artists as Hall and Oats, Billy Joel, and Peter Townshend. how an office building causes more pollutiori just because it happens to be located in Massachusetts. Get back to basics? How quaint. I assume you use no plastics, wear no synthetic clothing, hunt your own food , and don't drive a car. Sorry, but some of us live in Reality. (And some of us live in Wilkes-Barre. *snicker*) You , friend, need a reality check. Republicans are not inherently evil. It looks like you've been swayed by the bleeding heart liberal (I love that phrase) Democrat propaganda. But now that you , know, you can act to correct your erroneous assumptions. English-Major: I read your response last week, and to sum it up, I pretty much got a "Walden is important, but since you aren't an English Major, I wouldn't expect you to understand" message. This is roughly akin to saying that you have to be Dr. Ruth to appreciate sex. Now, while squinting and talking in a thick German accent might turn some people on, that's another topic entirely... However, the question is: where do we draw the line? Thoreau wrote some nifty books, I'm sure, but don't we have copies of the books? Isn't his work more symbolized by his writing than his geographical location during said writing? I can envision you say 15-20 years from now, taking your children there and · saying, "(Insert politically-correct gender here), I fought for this land, behold... ". Are they going to say, "Gee, I feel so inspired! I can feel the warmth, the anxiety, the joys and sorrows ... I feel like writing something that will make my name be remembered for all generations to -come!'' No , they're going to say, "Great. Now where's McDonald's?" My whole point is, we can't preserve everything we see. Imagine a group of construction workers designing an eight lane highway, and saying, "Oops. Hey, didn't Ronald Reagan say something witty on this spot? Well, scrap that ... lets try to relocate this farmer over here instead...". Making a parking lot near Walden will NOT detract from anything Thoreau said! (Or Ronald . Reagan for that matter). Its not like they're going to backfill the pond with concrete and spill acid all over the place, its only a parking lot. Turn your back and you see the pond,. turn around again and see the lot. Everyone's happy, right? -- G.H.T. THE B EACON I Drama com1,etitfon Wilkes University will host the regional finals of the Pennsylvania Speech and Drama League's High School Play Competition on Saturday, November 16, 1991. In addition to the six plays that will be performed, Wilkes aculty and students will conduct a series of theater orkshops and master classes all day Saturday for students attending the competition. All events and workshops are free of charge. Technical rehearsals with Wilkes students and staff or competing high schools will take place at the Darte enter on Friday evening and Saturday morning, ovember 15 and 16, and will continue into late aturday afternoon. All are welcome to attend any of the performances in the Darte Center throughout the day. In addition to the performances on stage, there will be workshops for high school theater students in Darte Hall. Each wor,Jcshop will run for forty-five minutes. Students are encouraged to attend any or all of the workshops that appeal to them. Tours of the plush 500-seat Darte Center for th~ Performing Arts, including the professional-caliber backstage and shop areas, will be available throughou t the day. Information on the theater program at Wilkes will be provided at a special display area in the Darte Center lounge. Members of the Wilkes University admissions office also will be on hand to provide students with information about Wilkes and to arrange tours of the campus during the d_ay. The Darte Center for the Performing Arts is located at the corner of South and West River Streets _on the campus of Wilkes University. Parking is available near ...,,,.,-tn,...,.,,· n Arts Center all da ·on Saturda . �'HE BEACON . I .. .. . Nov. 14, 1991 . 7ampus innounceme nts Writing Contest Attention all closet writers- the Manuscript >ciety is sponsoring a writing contest. Categories 1d page limits include: Fiction- 7 pages typed ouble spaced); Essay- 7 pages typed (dou ble ,aced) ; Drama- 10 minute reading time (typed); >etry- 100 lines (2 pages typed). You must include your name and address on e back page of each entry (A pseudonym may be :ed). Deadline for submissions is November 0 Ith. Place entries in the Manuscript Box in Stark ... P AGE 9 lobby or bring them to the Manuscript office in room 306 of Chase Hall. All interested students, fac ul ty, and staff are invited to attend. 0 Attention : Communications Majors!! There will be a Potluck Dinner held on Wednesday, November 20 in Rumours fr~m 6:30 to 8 p.m. All Communications majors and minors, regardless of concentration, are invited to attend. Any contributions to the "potluck dinner" would be greatly appreciated. Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Alliance There will be a meeting of the Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Association on Sunday, November 17 at 6 p.m. in the Alumni House. The organization welcomes anyone in need of support because of his or her sexuality, and all others who wish to help create change on campus. The group can be reached at Box 1921 at Wilkes. All letters of inquiry containing a return address or phone number will receive a reply. Unless you specifically req uest otherwise, all correspondence will be kept confidential. Amnesty International The Wilkes Chapter of Amnesty International meets the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month at 11 :00 a.m. in Room 209 of Stark and the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 3 p.m. in the same location. 0 ' 0 0 Bus Trip There will be a free bus trip to the Lycoming football game on Saturday, November 16. The bus will leave from in front of the SUB at 10 a.m. Sign up sheets are available at the Information Desk in Stark Lobby. Come out and support your team in the last game of the season! Blood Drive Results The first blood drive was a huge success! A total of 153 pints of blood was donated by both students and faculty plus some generous persons not associated with the University. The following donors were recipients ,of prizes donated in conjunction with the drive: Ken Pidcock Gift Certificate from Stroud's Carla Alfano Tickets to F.M. Kirby Christopher McCarty Tickets to F.M. Kirby Karen Haag Floral Arrangement Kim Karrott Lunch for two at Ramada In addition to these prizes, the following dorm prizes were also awarded: 1st prize Ross Hall $50.00 2nd prize Butler Hall $30.00 3rd prize Slocum Hall $20.00 0 • hat be )n't be an 'OU the DS 1. I uld tlly rice. now. Native American Spirituality, an afternoon retreat at Mercy Center in Dallas led by Ted Williams, a native American and author of Reservations. The fee is $5 (please note the change in price) and reservations are required. These events are open to all, and interested parties may contact Ned Smith, Interfaith liason, at 823-4168, or Constance Kozel, director of the Interfaith Resource Center, at 823-9977. 111, ·ou ng he .ke .ke no y. mg est ' if ith up be )U. :lf: Interfaith Calenda r Coming events sponsored by Interfaith include: Shopping with a difference to make a difference, a bus trip to Lancaster, Pa. to self- help crafts. Do your holiday shopping while helping families in developing countries. There is a $15 fare and interested persons are asked to please register ~arly. 0 Macintosh Classic®System. Macintosh LC System. Macintosh I!si System . Now's the right time to buy an Apple® What's more, you may even qualify for the Macintosh®computer system. Because right now new Apple Computer Loan, which makes buying a you can save big on Apple's most popular comMacintosh now even easier. puters and qualifying printers. 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All announcements must be received by 6 p.m. ~ach Tuesday in order to appear in Thursday's issue. �PAGE 10 Nov. 14, 1991 Grapplers debut By BOB SIMMONS Assistant Sports Editor Looking for some new faces in the upcoming winter sports season. But just are not sure where to find it? Look no further. . The Wil~es University wrestling team 1s loaded with some new talent, that is mixed in with a few veterans. According to head coach John Reese, the te~m ha~ the talent, but is lacking expenence m some of the weight classes. "We have new people in the line up and are confident they will produce once the season gets under way," said Reese. The team held their annual Wrestle Offs Monday night before a large crowd in the Marts Center. Reese said "I was very pleased with the turn out, especially the number of students that attended." "This gives us a chance to perform in front of people and will give us confidence for the season," added Reese. The people in attendance saw some great matches and realized that the Colonels' wrestling team means business. The first match at 118 lbs. had Lou Leeds taking on Brady Taylor. "Leeds has more experience and this caused the · TH E BEACON • ID match to be one sided," Reese said. At 129 lbs. Ray Markulies will get the starting job for the Colonels. There was no elimination in this weight class because Marty White was unable to wrestle due to sickness. The best competition occured in the 134 lb. weight class and also had the most impressive and intense wrestler, Dave Bonomo. The first wrestle off had Paul Stuart going up against Dave Russo. Stewart took Russo into overtime to capture the victory. In the second wrestle off Stuart faced Bonomo, and Dave came away with the win. In the 142 weight class Barry V anScoten defeated Mike Evans in a close match. The 150 lb. class had co-captainEric Feese defeating Nester Nunez 6-2. At 158 lb. there was a battle of newcomers. Freshmen Scott Stepe took on sophmore Josh Gray. Stepe won the match by a score of 7-4. The 167 lb. class had co-captain Anthony Guidi going against Marty Strayer. Guidi won the match. There was no wrestle off in the 177 lb. class. Chris Gardner will be starting in this weight class. wrestle-offs :r he same was the case for the 190 lb. weight class. Aaron Tufankjian and his brother Dearon Tufankjian are the two wrestlers in the weight class. "Both youn~ men have wrestled each other in practice about four times. So there was n~ need to have them wrestle," Reese said. .T~e heavy weight class has Kevin Williams, who i~ out with an injury, Darren Hack, Enc Palmer and Reggie Stencil. Eric Palmer wres{led Darren Hack in the first wrestle off. Palmer won the match 4-2. In the second wrestle off Palmer tor· . on Reggie Stancil who won' the match m overtime. On Saturday, November 16, at 8:00 p.m_., the Colonels will take to the mat against the Soviet Junior National Wrestling Team. This will be an exhibition match and Rees~ hopes his team will gain some expe1:1ence that will carry over into the opemng match. . "This will be something that these men will remember for a life time. It will be a gr~at_experience for all of us and we will gam mte~ational exposure," Reese said. In loo_km,f to the up coming season Reese said, we need to get experience and get our injured people back and ready to go. We'll get better as the year goes ?n because we will gain expenence." Seniors gnz!~~he tea~o~d y Colonels By CAROLYN DOUGLAS Assistant Features Editor along well together. "The key is to stick together," added Zoka. · As for her personal goals, Zoka said "she will do whatever she needs to win." Zoka believes the team has a lot of potential, despite their small number of players. "We have only 12. We may not have the quantity, but we have the quality players," said Zoka. The team consists of one freshman, two sophmores, two juniors, and seven seniors. 1991 is the year that marked the end of one decade and the beginning of the last decade of the 20th century. It is also the year that marks a time of change for Wilkes University's Lady Colonels' basketball team. With the addition of a brand new head coach and some player changes, the Lady Colonels are primed and ready for the 1991-92 season to begin. · The Lady Colonels have already had several scrimmages and will have a few more before the official beginning of the season. . One scrimmage that took place last Fnday may have ended in a loss but according to junior Missie Chinchar they were able to work out a lot of the; problems. Two-time captain Krista Zoka has several goals for the team, as well as some personal goals. Chinchar believes Wilkes' toughest competition will be from nationally ranked Elizabethtown. The first official game of the season is Saturday November 23, against Carnegie Mellon. One goal Zoka has for the team is to make it to the Middle Atlantic Conference Championships. In order to qualify, the team would have to finish in first or second place. If desire and determination decide a basketball team's record, then this year's Lady Colonels squad should go undefeated. Although the team is ranked fourth in their division, it is believed they will end higher, and improve on last year's 13 and 12 record. HIGH REACH,--,- Women's basketball. fires up for.new. season �Nov. 14, 1991 THE BEACON PAGE 11 Skins' on the East warpath The NFC East is filled with five of the most competitive teams in the NFL. What makes this division so unique is that every team has the ability to erupt into Super Bowl contenders at any time. stay healthy for the remainder of the year, they can probably start sizing their fingers for their Super Bowl rings. . The defending Super Bowl champion New York Giants (5-5), played the Redskins about as well as they could be played. The only problem was they forgot about the second half. Presently the Washington Redskins sit at the top of the division with a perfect 10-0 record. They have the most explosive offense in the league, with the exception of their AF.,C counter parts , the Buffalo Bills. The Bills match up close to the Redskins offensively, but defensively they can't come close.- The Redskins defense is healthy, mature and most of all mean. If the Redskins can The Giants talent wise, could have the best team in pro football. They have one of the best blends of age and youth along with depth that could be asked of a team. The problem; injuries, lack of leadership, desire, and confidence. The Giants could still land a wild card spot with a win over Dallas on Sunday, but the way they have been playing, don't put money on it. The heart-break of the division is the Philadelphia Eagles. The Eagles (5-5), By JOE MOSOIELLA Beacon Staff Writer SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS WHO NEED FOR COLLE G E Every student is eligible for some type of financial aid regardless of grades or parental income. COMPREHENSIVE DATABASE: Our data base -of over 200,000 listings of scholarships and grants represent over $1 O billion in private sector financial aid. MANY AWARDS: Scholarships are available to students based on their career plans, family heritage and academic interests. UNIQUE RESEARCH: Our research department has located many scholarships including awards for newspaper carriers, grocery clerks, cheerleaders and non-smokers. RESULTS GUARANTEED. The offense suffered its biggest loss of the season with the injury of All-Pro quarterback Randall Cunningham. Randall gave the Eagles one of the most explosive offenses in the league, without him the offense seems like a college without parties. Jim McMahon has done an admirable job filling in for Cunningham, but Philly needs its acrobatic quarterback in uniform to contend this year. A wild card berth seems realistic with the outstanding play of the defense. The Dallas Cowboys (6-4), are one of the most improved teams in recent years. Jimmy Johnson has worked wonders with this once 1-15 team, but the time for this team is in the future. The youth seems to show to often and the defense has to many weak links. The Cowboys are in a good seat for a Wild Card, but remainder .of their schedule poses too many threats. Look for the Cowboys to be a dominant thr_eat in the future through excellent coachrng by Jimmy Johnson and masterful running by Emmitt Smith. At the bottom of this intense division is the Phoenix Cardinals. The Cards seem to have the ability to upset any of the other teams in the division. Head coach Joe Bugle has installed a powerful running game behind Johnny Johnson and Anthony Thompsom, but the team is still too one dimensional. They need to expand the quality of play from the defense and the Cards might just surprise a lot of people in the future. Presently with the intensity that this team plays with, it makes them a great threat to any of their opponents. The NFC East offers the most explosive football in the league o!-lt ~f every team in it. The biggest quest10n 1t poses today is, who can stop the Washington Redskins? , NFC EAST STANDINGS Washington Dallas N.Y. Giants Philadelphia Phoenix W L 10 0 6 4 5 5 4 5 5 7 WCLR-FM CALL ANYTIME FOR A FREE BROCHURE (800) 283·860n~. command the number one defense in the NFL, but lack an offense to make it payoff. 2962 Your source for new music in Northeastern Pennsylvania! 90.7FM �. IN SPORTS: Lady Colonels are ready for competition. ALSO: Grapplers take to the mats for a new season. ''Magic'' will always be Magic! "Because of the HIV virus I have attained, I will have to announce my retirement from the Lakers today." Those are the words of Earvin "Magic" Johnson as he announced last Thursday that he has tested positive for the AIDS virus. A deadly disease that has been a part of American life for almost a decade, has now hit close to home. For those of us who did not realize it as a growing problem, we have just learned a harsh lesson in life, and realized that it can happen to us. Johnson has become the most prominent American known to have contracted the HIV virus. For a man who was just diagnosed as having a deadly disease, he was anything but somber. He displayed a beaming · smile, similar to the ones he always displayed while on the court. The point at hand is that Magic does not have AIDS, but the virus that eventually leads to the disease. Magic is now stepping forw ard as a spokesman for the HIV virus and AIDS and its prevention. Myself, being a fan of the Celtics, I always had a hate relationship towards the Lakers. Well, now it is time to put away the sport team favorites, and take a look at a man who is no longer fighting for the winning edge in a game, but fighting for his life against a disease that has taken many before him, and will take many · after him, if a cure is not found soon. Johnson is truely an ambassador of the game of basketball around the world. Johnson is part of a select group that we can recognize by just one word. Larry, Isiah, Michael, Magic. . Magic was to be a member of our 1992 Olympic team. He will not go as a player but he plans to go as a motivator for his fell ow NBA stars. People will begin to talk now. Why all the publicity over- Magic Johnson ? After all others have contracted the disease and a big deal has not been made. However, something like this finally makes people -stand up and take notice, that it can happen to anyone. I know this is a deadly disease, but let's get off the subject for a minute, and discuss Magic the basketball player.. Johnson . displayed some awesome career numbers. He was a member of five World Champinship teams while with the Lakers, three Most Valuable player awards, and the NBA record for assists. Johnson grew up in Lansing, Michigan and was a product of Everett High School. He stayed at home to continue his education at Michigan State, where he excelled in basketball. Johnson left Michigan State after his junior year, but not before he staged one of the most exciting NCAA finals ever. His Michigan State Spartans squared off against Larry Bird and his Indiana State Sycamores, before 15,000 fans at the University of Utah Special Events Center. Johnson and his teammates came away with the title. This was the beginning of many great matchups between Johnson and Bird. The players of the NBA have put aside their league of competition, and have reached out with a league of friendship . John so1!_ received an o utpouring of support from all NB A players, old and new. We all see the love and support that Magic has been receiving. Yet, there are millions more out there who have this · deadly disease, and are left to die alone. Johnson had the courage to go public with his his announcement, and for that he should be commended. For those who are HIV positive or possess the AIDS virus, they should not be afraid or ashamed for what they have. Our countr y sho wed their compassion toward s M agic, the same should be directed -towards those who are also afflicted with this dreadful disease. It is unfortunate that something like this has happened, but it makes us take notice on how fragile our lives can be This is m'?re then a story on sports it is ~ story on hfe. Even a sports fanatic like myself, had to stop and thi nk for a ~mu_te, thi s is bigger th en I ever imagined. It seems that safe sex is now the norm instead of the alternative. Even though you do not wi sh for something like this to happen, God could n<?t h~ve pi~ked a better spokesman. He will give this disease a big fight. Magic, your on court performances will be missed, but always remembered. Bu~ as a Celtic fan I am glad to see you retire , but not for these reas on s. Someh~w, I ~l~ays_ envisioned you and Larry Brrd retmng side by side. The Earvin "Magic" Johnson era as a member of the Lakers is over. However, now he begins his biggest fight, the fight for his life, and the fight for a cure. Hats off to the "Magic Man," a superstar both on and off the court. Good Luck Magic ! Johnson's former coach Pat Riley was stunned by the news. Riley, who now coaches the New York Knicks, had to hold back the tears when he heard the news. That night before a Knick game against Orlando, he asked a sold-out Madison Square Garden crowd for a moment of silence before leading everyone in the lord's prayer. Just this past Tuesday the Philadelphia 76ers', Charles Barkley announced that he is changing his number from 34 to 32. Number 32 had been retired L.:,· the 76ers in Billy Cunnungham's nar.:1e, however, Cunningham gave his consent. Also, the corporations that Johnson represents, all called to tell him that they are behind him. , WEDDING MAGIC - Cookie and Magic Johnson at the altar � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon Newspaper Collection, 1947-present Description An account of the resource <p>This is Wilkes University's <em>Beacon</em> Newspaper collection, 1947-present. We also have digitized copies of the <em>Beacon's</em> predecessors, <em>The Bucknell Bison Stampede</em>, 1934-1935 and <em>The Bucknell Beacon</em>, 1936-1947 June. It should be noted that Wilkes University does not have a complete set of issues for the Bucknell Bison Stampede and Bucknell Beacon. For researchers who are interested in seeing the complete issues for these publications, please contact <a href="https://researchbysubject.bucknell.edu/scua">Bucknell University's Special Collections Department</a>.</p> <p></p> <p>Missing Issues:</p> <p>1947 August 8th<br />1947 September 5th<br />1947 October 3rd<br />1947 October 17th<br />1947 October 31st<br />1947 November 21st<br />1947 December 19th<br />1948 September 9th<br />1950 April 28th<br />1953 April 10th<br />1962 February 2nd</p> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Beacon staff is comprised of Wilkes University students who are advised by a full-time faculty member of the Communication Studies Department. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1934-present Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright of the Wilkes Beacons is retained by Wilkes University. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Professor Emeritus Harold Cox digitized the collection from 1934-1970 and created a <a href="https://beaconarchives2.wilkes.edu/">legacy website</a>. Digital Archives student John Jenkins digitized the collection from 1970-present. Special thanks goes to Communication Studies Professor Dr. Kalen Churcher, Editor-in-Chief Kirsten Peters, Beacon staff member, Emily Cherkauskas, and other Beacon staff for their help in acquiring digitized copies of the Beacons from 2006 onward. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon 1991 November 14th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1991 November 14 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/b1640eaf1fffc86d7a456b87f58deda1.pdf c12a57ae51e8be39054e1ad6012b0ade PDF Text Text - IN NEWS: Journalism society to reappear on campus. Volume 44, No. 10 IN FEATURES: Rock impersonator Kier to perform Saturday. WILKES UNIVERSITY'S WEEKLY November 21, 1991 Safety issues draw controversy CRIME - Al Mueller addresses the audience at the campus crime forum. BY MARLENE MANGAN Beacon News Editor The Presidential Committee on Faculty /Student Interaction held a forum entitled "Campus crime - who is really responsible?" last night in the Marts Center. Al Mueller, student chair for the committee, introduced panelists, Dr. Liuzzo, Dean Lampe-Groh, Wilkes Security Officer Leonard Potoski, and student panelists Kathy Swan and Michele Bly. "When we think of crime, we have to remember that it is a problem that is outside the construct of the University. T he U ni v ers i ty c annot guarantee th at a student will not become a victim," said Liuzzo. Liuzzo addressed such issues as the amount and quality of security, the student privacy issue, date rape, and the area of due process. "We have a very complex legal environment that's working on campus crime. The school and students have rights and obligations that are constantly being challenged," said Liuzzo. Dean Lampe-Groh reflected on incidents that happened on campus in the past. According to Lampe-Groh, a rape occurred on campus six years ago. "The report came to us through a fac ulty m em ber who received a call from the See CRIME p. 2 Panel addresses deadly iss ue attempt suicide equally. I tell my patients th at in a few weeks, after some therapy, they will be happy to see the Area educators, doctors, and social service workers sun rise. If the patient says joined in a discussion entitled 'no that could never make me "Suicide : It's Killing Our happy,' I know it's a serious Kids", Wedne sday night in case," said Schell. Schell urged the audience the Marts Center. to learn the warning signs. "40,000 individuals He r e fl ec ted on an commit suicide each year in acquaintance of his in medical the United States and 400,000 school who took his own life. make serious attempts," said "When we thought back Dr. Mark Sowcik, director of on the events that happened campus counseling at Wilkes. before his death, we all agreed the signs were there. The Sowcik was one or six signs are no good if we see panelists in the discussion. them after it's too late " said The discussion was hosted Schell. . ' by the Wilkes Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa, a professional Addie Bearde, a member education organization. of Survivors of Suicide, According to Dr. Frank addressed the benefits her Schell, director of the group offers survivors. emergency room at "Survivors ask themselves Wilkes-Barre General over and over again why. Hospital, most cases that he The only thing that genuinely sees in the emergency room helps is talking to someone are drug overdoses, which are the least successful of suicide who knows exactly what you attempts. are going through and that it is "We treat all patients who normal," said Bearde. it seems may have tried to Dr. Frank Mariano, By MISSY MARGIS Beacon News Editor director of marketi ng and education at First Hospital of W yoming Valley, spoke of the policies schools adopt to deal with stud ents who commit suicide. "Fellow students and also faculty are counseled and the faculty is trained to deal with such a loss, " said Mariano. According to Charlotte Kordek, a biology teacher at Plains Junior High School, "You can never be fully prepared for the suicide of one of your students. I can't describe how painful it is." One of Kordek's students committed suicide and Kordek cried as she told the story of a young girl who she described as "having it all." "It was the saddest thing to face that empty desk every morning. We all felt so helpless," said Kordek. Kordek addressed the students in the audience who were education majors and told them "If you don't care about the students you The Beacon/Sam Ireson shouldn't be. i~ the classroom. Grim Reality- Seven local doctors, social workers, and educators Cont., Smc1de p. 3 acfefressed the harsh reality of suicide Wednesday evening �Nov. 21, 1991 PAGE 2 ~RIME, Cont'd from page 1 victim of the rape. That case was handled by city detectives only because the victim agreed to go to the police and file a report, " said Lampe-Groh. During the disc ussion, Wilkes sec uri ty offi cer , Leonard Potoski, raised certain concerns about safety and security on campus. "I think we need better lighting throughout campus because by my own observation, there are a lot of dark plac es around the school," said Liuzzo. Both stude nt panelists , Kathy Swan and Michele Bly, talked about security · promptness. "The officers responding to campus alarms are not getting there fast enough," said Swan. According to Bly, security can take steps to improve their relationship with students. "I think one of the things that will help the officers a lot is if they get more involved with the students by attending dorm mee ting s or other campus functions," said Bly. Fo llo win g the pa nel discussion a question and answer period took place. Wilkes Security Officer Steve Krom mes d iscussed an incident that he was involved in a few nights ago at that time. Krommes apparen t ly startled two young men while walking around the Marts Center while on duty. "One of the men panicked and struck me in the stomach and then took off, said Krommes. Krommes was not seriously injured during the incident which occurred near Barnum Place. TH E B EACON II EAT UP! A new commu nications clu b on campus held a pot luck dinner last night in Rumours. Communication majors and a few faculty members attended the event for an evening of 'good chow'. IDS educato will le ctur e on ca mpus Journalist society set for spring semester . By STACY HECK and MELANIE O' DONNELL Beacon Staff Writers A formerly stagnant organization will soon be resurrected, cleaned up, and put back into working order. Wilkes University has been confirmed as a chapter member of the Society of Professional Journalists. The regional chapter is currently being reorganized by students on campus and should be in operation early next semester. and electronic media), are being invited to participate. Students feel the need to reestablish the SPJ because of a lack of media-related societies in the area. They feel it will enhance their educational and professional backgrounds while keeping them abreast of timely issues in journalism. "I'm really glad we were finally able to reestablish our charter with the Society," said Beacon Editor Andrea Silvi, "It will give The Society, founded in 1909 as Sigma students something to carry with them into the Delta Chi, is an association of professional professional world after graduation." and student journalists which serves to provide interaction between all levels of The chapter has been inactive since 1976, journalists, while being a forum for anfl reorganization is now being supervised by media-related issues. Mr. Thomas Moran, Communications All colleges and universities in professor at Wilkes and former member of the Northeastern J;len1.1sylv,ania,- , as ·, well · as organi~a.t~~n. Anyone interested in joining protessfoirnls fo the· fie-lcf u£,joumalism '(print'· -trnty-corttact Mr. Moran at-ex!enston·4165. - - Wilkes University will host Dr. Richard P. Keeling, one of the foremost AIDS educators in the United States, on Wednesday, December 4th at 8 p.m. in the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts. Sponsored by the Wilkes University Concert - and Lecture Committee, this lecture is free and open to the public. Dr. Keeling is a pioneer in AIDS education. Since treating his first AIDS patient in 19 81, he has written several article on the subject and traveled across the country to consult numerous agencies, schools, colleges and universities. Keeling's primary focus is the adolescent and young adult population. "This particular age group has the general knowledge of what HIV is, how it is and is not transmitted, and what sexual practices are associated with risk," Keeling said. Dr. Keeling is the chairman of the American College Health Association Task oh"Hl1/,a'ncl:AIDS ahd a former president of Association. "We are very fortunate to have him come to Wilkes because he is the foremost aids educator in the United States and his prime interest is college age kids," said Diane O'Brien, Coordinator ofHealthServicesatWilkes. Kee 1in g ho 1d s an undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia and a medical degree from Tufts University School Medi'tine in Boston. He is a member of several scientific societies and professional organizations and serves on numerous national committees and boards and currently serves as president of the Foundation for Health in Higher Education. In addition to his evening lecture, Dr. Keeling will participate in a workshop on HIV Infection and AIDS with the Wilkes University Student Affairs Staff and College. For more contact Health Services offa:e : at ext. 4734. �Nov. 21, 1991 THE BEACON P AGE3 Heaman to serve on executive council By PATTY PUERLING Beacon Staff Writer For the next three year term Dr. Robert J. Heaman, Executive Assistant to the President and Acting Vice-President of Academic Affairs at Wilkes, will be serving on the Executive Council of the Association for General and Liberal Studies. "I'm delighted to have been selected to serve on the Council. I look forward to playing an influential role in the framing of fiberal education issues during my The Association holds an annual conference on term," Heaman said. interdisciplinary studies, The Association for General publishes a newsletter and and -Liberal Studies is an p e r s p e c t i v e s , an organization of professors , interdi.scipEnary ~Eci. general administrators and all those studies-journal, and sponsors concerned about the purpose, professional .a ctivities and scope, and nature of liberal programs to encourage education. excellence in classroom teaching and curricular AGLS works narrowly with innovation. concerns of the major, general "I feel honored," commented education and undergraduate Heaman," and it will be a education. They are good challenge that will give concerned with the whole Wilkes an opportunity to students education instead of provide some input in just focusing on the mrtjor. education." Dr. Robert Heaman Law! IABC hosts Public Relations 'star' The Beacon/Marlene Mangan PR- Speaker Colleen Nowak-Grosek speaks to students. Suicide, cont. from p. 1 As a teacher, you dre very big influence to children." Sherry O'Malia, PTA president at Plains Junior High School, reminded the audience to "respect your children's wishes." If one of their friends attempts suicide or commits suicide, let your children be alone or let them be with their friends." According to Ann Marie De Vizia, a social worker for the Wyoming Valley School District, "There are student assistance programs now being adopted in many schools that give students and faculty another outlet to deal with suicide." MICHAH J. fOX AS HOLLYWOOD 'S MOST SPOILED Wilkes University is BY MARY JO BABIOWSKI offering a non-credit course Beacon Staff Writer Nowak-Grosek was voted designed to assist individuals "Public Relations All-Star" by as they prepare for admission Colleen Nowak-Grosek, a Atlanta Business Chronicle. to law school. Startl 1g public relations consultant and She has had much of her January 6, 1992, and runrii •,g founder of Nowak- Grosek work published in the Wall for two weeks, the course will Public Relation s, was the Street Journal and Ad Week. combine LSA T preparation guest speaker at an IABC She is currently a part-time with advice about the law meeting this past Tuesday. professor of communication school admisiions process. Unlike traditional LSA T A former director of Austin arts at Marywood College in preparation courses, this Kelly Public Relations, a Scranton. course is design ed to division of the $50 million Nowak-Grosek spoke of the familiarize students with both advertising agency, importance of public relations the test and the admissions Nowak-Grosek promoted in the business world and process well in advance of many ads such as Pizza Hut, how to get a job in the field. taking the LSAT and applying Disney Development Co. and She presented a tape that to law school. A goal of the the Copper Mountain Ski showed the process of how to course is to provide students Resort. climb the corporate ladder in with a realistic understadning of the law school admissions "I encourage students to an advertising firm. process. jump on a promotion The course will meet Nowak-Grosek also opportu n ity," said showed how to pick a special January 6th to 9th and Nowak-Grosek. A member of the Public part in an advertisement and January 13th to 16th from 9 Relations Society of America make it more useful and to get a.m. to 12 noon in the Stark and Women in the most out of an ad Learning Center. For more campaign. information contact extension Communications, 4466. THERE'S ONLY ONE WAY THESE TWO ARE GOING I TO GET ALONG .. . "T"" .... E: 11111111111111111111111 I,.___ THE SEARCH IS NOW ON! 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These are terms which are definitely not well-known on this campus. It seems as though students create their own little cliques or groups which they become bonded to for the rest of their college careers. Wouldn't it be nice if we could all break out of our major-related clubs and organizations and get to know the rest ofthe student body? We do all go to the same university, if you hadn't noticed. When was the last time you had a chance to sit down to talk and eat with students of different majors or different cultures? (And no, eating at the cafe doesn't count) What we need on this campus are more programs and gatherings which promote togetherness and community. One such gathering occurred last night, and the results were encouraging. The Communications department sponsored a Pot Luck dinner last night in Rumours lounge. The event was open to all majors regardless of concentration with the intent of bringing students together. Approximately fifty people turned out, including both students and professors, to take part in the feast. Many of those who participated even brought food ranging from a twenty-four pound turkey to home-baked cupcakes. The entire room was filled with food, and there was definitely more than enough to eat. The point of this gathering was not only to "stuff" everyone before Thanksgiving, but also to give students of different backgrounds and interests a chance to share their experiences. . If we can have at least two of these gatherings each year in which everyone on campus can meet without any restrictions or guidelines just for the sake of communication, maybe someday we'll actually know the names of all those students we pa~s by every day. Seeing that the Thanksgiving holiday is quickly approaching, we thought that we'd share with all of you a letter we received recently which, hopefully, will allow you to view the holiday from a different perspective: Dear Edi tor: I'm writing to you because I hope that all of your readers will fin ally realize the great injustice which occurs every year at Thanksgiving. Every year, you all sit down with your families to have a huge feast and to give thanks for the many blessings throughout the year. • Did you ever stop, however, to wonder what it would be like if year after year you were the main course at that exquisite dinner? I'm telling you that the life of a turkey isn't all it's cut out to be (no pun intended). Not only are we killed in order to become your dinner, but then you proceed to slice us open , stuff us to our gills with bread, and then sew us up before putting us in that sweltering oven. Let me tell you, this is not a pleasant experience. As a matter of fact, it hurts! (And we haven't even got to the carving part yet!) Just remember, as your sitting down to "stuff' yourself with Thanksgiving dinner, that we turkeys will have our day too! In the meantime, how about some Thanksgiving tofu? Sincerely, • Tom - Scary, isn't it? Oh well, Happy Thanksgiving from the entire Beacon staff!! (And watch out for that turkey rebellion!) Duke's not done yet All-in-all, I think the media helped him to come to the decision that he could in fact run for president. What people won't do for attention. Hopefully citizens of the United States will see through the mask that he has skillfully worn and still wears. The votes are in, and they've all been counted. David Duke, the former Grand Wizard of the Ku Klux Klan has lost the Louisiana gubernatorial election. And the crowd goes wild with cheers! But wait. Duke says stay tuned, we will soon see him again. Oh no! Oh yes. Duke wants to run for president of the United States of America. Well we did have a retired actor as a president, but this is going a little too far. Duke has had this idea in his back pocket for quite some time if you ask political experts. Meanwhile, the hometown papers have gone back to the hometown news on their front pages. I must say that I'm really happy about that. I was getting tired of seeing his face and figure on my newspaper every ·morn_in~. Americans, don't be fooled by his message. If you listen closely you will hear his flaws. He wants to be the man of tomorrow. He has yet to realize that he is the man of yesterday. Now is not the time for America to go backwards. It is time that we go forward. Some of OUT past presidents were bad enough. David Duke as president of the United States would be worse. How could blacks, Jews and Catholics ever overcome, again? It would be almost impossible. The long overhaul that was accomplished just twenty some-odd years ago has yet to be totally complete. We just can't go backwards. Here again I must charge you the college student. Those eligible to vote, if there is ever an election that should include former Grand Wizard David Duke, remember Louisiana didn't want him, so why should we, the rest of America take him. �Nov.21,1991 THE BEACON PAGES What's the worst part of Thanksgiving break? Bill Puhalla Senior The tons of homework the teachers assign over break, and Seattle. Andrew Vernon Junior All the bars are closed. Pete Stirn and Brent Dilks Sophomore and Freshman It's not long enough. The B,ea,con Wilkes University's Weekly William Buzza Graduate Student All of the bowling alleys are closed. Letters to the Editor... To the student body: VOL. 44 NO. 10 NOVEMBER 21, 1991 RaJed as a First Class newspaper wilh one mark of distinction by the Associated Collegiate Press 1991-92 EDITORIAL STAFF ANDREA SILVI EDITOR -IN-CHIEF BONNEE BREESE··· MANAGING EDITOR MARLENE MANGAN ••• NEWS CO-EDITOR MELISSA MARGIS ••• NEWS CO-EDITOR BRIAN MALINA ••• FEA TURE EDITOR CAROLYN DOUGLAS ·-- ASSIS TANT FEATURE EDITOR J. R. RUPP··· SPORTS EDITOR BOB SIMMONS - ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR JEAN NEPA ••• COPY EDITOR SAMANTHA IRESON - PHOTO EDITOR JARROD NORTON - TECHNICAL CONSULTANT CHRISTINE CARDELLO··· ADVERTISING MANAGER MR. TOM MORAN ••• ADVISOR PUBLICATION GUIDE (1991-92) SEPT 12, 19, 26; OCT 3, 10, 24, 31; NOV 7, 14, 21; DEC 5 JAN 30; FEB 6, 13, 20; MAR 5, 12, 19, 26; APR 2, 9, 30 EDITORIAL POLICY THE EDITORIAL REPRESENTS THE COLLECTIVE VIEW OF THE BEA CON EDITORIAL STAFF. ALL OTHER VIEWS ARE THOSE OF THE INDIVIDUAL WRITER. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ARE WELCOMED PROVIDED THEY ARE NO LONGER THAN 500 WORDS. LETTERS EX CEEDING THIS LENGTH MAY BE EDITED OR REJECTED ON TERM5 OF SPACE. ALL LETTERS MUST BE SIGNED, BUT NAMES MAY BE WITHHELD. ADDRESS - 2ND FLOOR HOLLENBACK HALL, WILKES-BARRE, PA PHON E 824-4651 EXT. 2962 "What do you think about the gay rights organization trying to form at our school? I think we should kill the faggots, how about you?" You may have read this yourself on a desk in the Wilkes library. Do you think it's OK for a group of people to be singled out for hatred and threats of violence? Block out the word "faggots" and substitute "Jews" or "blacks." Last year, a swastika and an anti-Semitic caricature on a desk in Stark caused public outcry, and rightfully so. Why is graffiti th at attack s gays and lesbians so comm on , and why does it so seldom cause concern or outrage? "Yes, kill them." That's the response that is on the desk. A recent poll of Wilkes students reveals a widespread and shocking hatred and fear of gays. Forty-five percent said they would be offended if they learned that a stranger was gay; 77% if that person was a friend; 88% if that person was a family member. Violence against gays is on the increase nationwide, and one recent study suggests that this is due to the social acceptability of openly expressed hatred and contempt of gays and to the fearful silence of anyone who thinks such sentiments are wrong. "LesbLn, Gay, and Bisexual support group forming on campus. .. Help move Wilkes into the twenty-first century." You ~ay not have seen these poste:r,-s on _campus: ,'Someone ·ot sotne grbup seems- in1en-t :en . destroying them almost as soon as they appear, even though this act represents an attempt to deny Wilkes students th eir constitutional rights to freedom of speech and assembly. Someone seems very threatened by the fact that lesbians, gays, and bisexuals on this campus are seeking to overcome isolation and silenc;e to form a community with a voice. But we are no longer willing to suffer alone nor to be silent. The Lesbian , G ay, and Bisexual Alliance wants to create a network of support for those who are afraid , and to ch ange the atmosphere on this campus that makes them afraid. We welcome the support of anyone who also wants to stand opposed to hatred and fear. We can be reached at Box 1291, Wilkes University. All letters of inquiry containing a return address or phone number will receive a reply. Unless you specifically state otherwise, all correspondence will be kept confidential. Sincerely, The Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Alliance of Wilkes University �PAGE6 Nov. 21, 1991 THE BEACON KIER: just hanging out Early in life Kier figured the only thing he did really well was being a fun guy to hang out with. Mom said "There's no job like that; especially for a nice boy like you." In school, Kier's classmates agreed. He was a fun guy to hang out with. His teachers however primarily agreed that he needed to hang out at the principal's office. But he was not deterred, besides, it was a great place to tighten up the act. When Kier got into music his humor went with him particularly, his gift for impersonation. He found that people liked to hear Bob Dylan singing a Prince song or Willie Nelson singing Elton John. They told Kier he made them laugh, relax, and enjoy themselves. They told him Kier he was a really fun guy to hang out with. He told mom, "I think I found a job." Kier grew up in a musical family and attend college on a voice scholarship. Soon the itch to play in the real world lured K~er to the road. From formative years on. th _e through ten years of touring exclusively as a solo act, Kier has emerged a seasoned and highly polished performer: In 1984, Kier was selected to showcase at the NACA (National Association .of Campus Activities) national convention in Nashville. Since then he has done more than fifteen regional showcases in cities such as Hous ton, Los Angeles, Boston, and Se attle and another national showcase in 1987 in Washington, D.C. Kier has shared the stage with Roy Orbinson, Reba McE ntire , Don McLean, Pablo Cruise, Leon Russell, John Prine, Nicolette Larson, Three Dog Night, and others. After all this and five nominations for NACA Campus Entertainme.nt Awards (college market quivalent to the Grammies), Kier is still hanging out and having fun. Be sure to catch Kier perform Saturday at 8 p.m. at the CPA. It will be a unique experience you won't want to miss! the CPA Kier- rock impressionist to appear Saturday night. MUS/Ca, 'Twinge'toperform at Wilk·es Twinge, Wilkes University's music ensemble dedic~ted to the perform_ance ?f twentieth century music,_ will present a concert on Fnday, ensemble includes nrne university music majors, both voc~lists ~nd i_nstrumentali~t~. Twrnge 1s directed by lt s fo~nd_er, faculty member Bruce Re1pnch. . . November 22, at 8:15 p.m. in The program begins with the Dorothy Dickso~ Darte Passacaglia ungherese for Center for the Performrng Arts. harpsichord by Hungarian composer Gyorgy Ligeti. The The program this fall includes · passacaglia which is the style compositions which were jof Bartik, will be performed by written since 1962. Thed Frank Hydash. The second work, performed by soprano Lisa Primatic; and pianist FranY Hydash, is Six Elizabethan s 0-11,il by Pulitzer Prize winning composer Argento. The music for the Arg~nto, which was composed in 1962, is based upon models of Elizabethan music. The entire ensemble will then perform Michaels-Ruf (Michael's Call), a fanfare from the oper::i "Thursday from Light", by Recognition of Their Stockhausen. This is one of a Desperation , which utilizes cycle of operas written fer r;ach special_lighting effects, ~ill day of the week by t~e also rnvolve the en ti~e ~ompos~,rAlex Lu bets ensemble . . The pro~ram w~ll 1234~4 , _another ensemble conclude with Clappmg M~s1c work, is next on the program. by world-famous Steve Reich. Last year Twinge performed J'he work is pulse pattern a work by Lu bet which was minimalism. written expressly for the Wilkes ensemble. Pauline The Twinge concert is free Oliveros's, To Valerie Solanas and open to the public. and Marilyn Monroe in . _ !STUDENT "SERVlCE~.POeox°' l596,HOLLYW000~·1\~j3ozi; , Now you can have two or the most recognized !llld \ accepted credit cards In the M>rld_,V1sae and MastcrCai-de credit cards. ..Mln your pame.M EVEN IF YOU ARE NEW IN CREDIT or HAVE BEEN 1URNED DOWN BEFORE! YES! I want VISA®/MASTERCARD® Credit Cams. Eucfosed nnd $15 which Is 100% refundable If net : I approved Immediately. 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I'd like to preface this week's column with a note of thanks to all the people who wrote in with opin ions, comments, flames, encouragement, and what-have-you. I am very happy that all of you got your opinions down on paper and sent them in. In the words of another individual who gained"' some notoriety earlier this semester, . "... it occurs to me that perhaps we "That's called communication." have lost sight of the original point In any event, several more letters of this argument [discussion!]. We have arrived concerning the Walden are supposed to be discussing the thing. So many, in fact, that I destruction of Walden Woods, not can't print any of them in their political parties or academic majors, entirety. So what I'm going to and though such straying is settle for is some paraphrasing, understandable in such an emotional seeing as a lot of the letters are the issue, I suggest that we try to get same ideas stated different ways. back on the subject." So I'll put in some quotes and hopefully bring this whole Walden nonsense to rest. The original Agreed. Well, partially, anyway. purpose of this column was a Q&A The original point was that the column, and I'd like to get back to uproar over the Woods is that. Not to say that getting ridiculous. The discussion did go almost every English major irritated off on a mighty big tangent, I But getting people to at the Engineering majors wasn't... agree. submit opinions, I consider the um ... fun. So here goes. whole thing a success (even though L.Z.H. sent in some very I consider the argument itself a thoughtful commentary, so I'll start draw.) Each side has valid points and each side sincerely believt:s in with that one. "... To obliterate this monument to free-thinking is to say that our society values parking lots over freedom and the beauty of human thought. It would set a horriblt. example for future generations, and it certainly wouldn't speak very well of us as Americans or a.1 :1 species." its pos1t1on. I will not even attempt to say who's right again, because frankly Walden has eaten too much of my column space already, and I want to be done with it. But my original point (which no one mentioned in their letter except you, interestingly) stands, as I will mention anon. ... [Walden Woods is not just trees, nor is it just the site of Thoreau's wntzng. They are a symbol of free-thinking that has made this country what it is.] ... Mayb~. But if you want to look at it from a realistic point of view, it's a couple of acres of trees. Why is there such an uproar over a couple of acres in Massachusetts and you're making nary a sound about the rain forests? New music speaks out JAMES TAYLOR -New Moon Shine "Take all the money that we need for school/ And keep the street people in out of the The moon isn't the only cold/ Spend it on a weapon thing shining on the new you can never use/ make the James Taylor album. The world an offer that they can't father of such great folk refuse" Although Taylor's attempt classic s as "You've Got a Friend" and "Fire and Rain" at rock is not as successful as can attribute the success of some of the "so called" rock New Moon Shine to a artists of today, any man who perfectly balanced mixture of ca n create lyrics like mellowing ballads and more "Squibnocket" and "Big McFalafel" and make them upbeat "rock" songs. Taylor' s latest release, work has got to be listened to. Taylor's classic folk tunes "Copperline," recounts the songwriter's youthful may never be rivaled, but his experiences and includes his newest effort comes pretty wish to return to those close to perfection. Even his innocent days. In a much cover of Sam Cooke's different ballad of "Everybody Loyes to Cha reminiscence, "Down in the Cha Cha" deserves a good · Hole," Taylor mourns the loss listen. If you think that Taylor's of a true love as he claims that "Light and love and the world albums are good, then his above/ mean nothing to the on-stage performance is even better. At a recent mole." two-and-a-half hour effort at Taylor ventures briefly New York's Paramount , into the world of rock 'n' roll Taylor's set included almost with the cut "Slap Leather." all of his classic hits, as well Here, Taylor regresses to the as five or six cuts off New attitude of the seventies as he Moon Shine. Along with cuts down the capitali.~tic numerous shouts of "JT," there wasn't a dry eye in the society of today: Again, maybe. I think that you might be taking the symbolism a tad too far. It says to me nothing more than real estate development. And it's an office building, last I heard, not just a parking lot, in case someone was wondering. In any event, I think a statue of Thoreau would serve the same purpose and take up less room. L.Z.H., I regret I had to chop up your letter so severely, because it is evident you put much thought into writing it, and it's not just an emotional tirade bashing engineers. People such as yourself strike me as the rational type that are easier to cope with, because you have reasons for what you believe. Applause. A Bigger Picture writes in, basically stating in not so many words: I think t~e fuss over Walden is being generated because instead of the deforestation occurring in the middle of nowhere, it's now knocking on our back door, and nowhere has a name ... owing to the "o ut of sight, out of mind" mentality of the American public ... Now a part of our culture is threatened, and it's time to face the music. [or atone or bum, as A.B .P. puts it.] True. Very true. The American public tends to blow off anything that does not immediately and directly affect the individual. Now it's come down to the wire. This whole Walden thing will probably set a major precedent, fortunately or unfortunately, depending on what side of the fence you happen to inhabit. Meant Well is writing in response to A Very PO'd Engineer: Your opposition does not attack you for your choice of career ; it al/acks you for your mercenary attitude ... Whoa there. I am IlQ1 a mercenary, and neither is A VPOE as far as I know. ... there are those out there who do not measure success by the size of the wallet.. . [justification for becoming a ieacher] Cont, see Bottom Line, p8 room when Taylor sang tht classic "You've Got a Friend." In the end, it was only Taylor and his guitar closing the concert with "Sweet Baby James." Although New Moon Shine was "a little while" in the making, it was well worth the wait. -Andrea Silvi LAW AND ORDER -Rites of Passage In a world of WaITants, Poisons, and Guns N Roses wanna be's, it's great to see a band just be themselves. New York's own Law and Order does just that on their new MCA release, Rites Of Passage. The album is an open book of the lives of the bands four members: Shane: vocals; Phil Allocco: guitar; Sean Carmody: bass; and Rob Steele: drums, which they share with their audience through their blues driven rock 'n' roll. Cont., see Music, p 8 BELIEVE IT OR NOT, THIS GUY IS IN CLASS. If you're looking for excitement and adventure, you'll find it when you enroll in Army ROTC. It's not your ordinary college elective. ARMY ROTC THE SMARTEST COWGE COURSE YOU CAN TAKE. FOR INFO CAIL: Captain Shayne L. Hull University Of Scranton 717 - 9 41 -7 4 5 7 /7 6 5 2 l ·-800 -832 - 3702 �Nov. 21, 1991 PAGES THE BEACON 'SAGA' makes a print at Sordoni Music Cont ======--====-rBy CAROLYN DOUGLAS Assistant Feature Editor 0 • The album's music varies from what would be considered heavy metal to blues laden rock n roll. Some of the albums strongest points being "Why would you lie to yourself," "Sacred," and the socially consciou s single "Plague of Ignorance" , which adresses the societal problems of homelessness and racism. Although it loses a little steam toward the end, Rites of Passage definitely shows a great deal of growth within the band since thei r 1989 debut, Guilty of Innocence, a nd e stabli shes Law and Order as a musical force in a time of excessive musical pollution. The Sordoni Art Gallery is once again the scene of a cutting edge art exhibit that is not only pleasing to the eye but also encourages an expansion of the imagination. The exhibit which is entitled Current Amer ic an Printmaking: SAGA , is a combi na tion of different artis ti c mode s, suc h as monotypes and lithographs which all fall under the category of printmaking. All the artists that are involved in the exhibit are members of the Society of American Graphic Artists. PRINTS - Wilkes student admires Sordoni artwork The exhibit- was organized Merle Perlmutter, Florence with the help of Society Putterman, Shelly member Michael Di Cerbo. Thorsten sen , Emily The artists involved in the Trueblood, and Steven e xhibit are : Linda Adato, Hang on.· I have contemplated Michael Arike , Kathleen Yamin. becoming a teacher. I've always Caraccio, Susan respected teachers for what they put The exhibit will be in the up with compared to the few things Carter-Carter, Michael Di Cerbo, Gail Cohen Edelman, gallery through December 8, they receive. And I still might Liz Exler, Kathleen 1991. become one. No one of us really Gallagher, Stanley Kaplan, knows what's in store in the Real Shiou - Ping Liao, Martin World that lies beyond the degree. Levine, Richard Pantell :,Brian Malina The Bottom Line Cont ... ... we're trying to preserve what ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~'nature we haven't destroyed. How sophomoric of us ... Jets land in Phil/ By BRIAN MALINA Beacon Feature Editor Australia's newest addition to the world of rock music, The Screaming Jets, recently stopped at the Cellblock in Philadelphia on their U.S. club tour. Despite the small crowd, only about 60 people remained by the end of the show, The Screaming Jets put on a high-energy, no nonsense performance which kept up with the major arena acts of today. Playing their Top 5 Australian hits "C'mon" and "Better," The Screaming Jets showed that they have what it takes to make it in America. The Screaming Jets are David Gleeson -vocals; Grant Walmsley guitars/vocals; Paul Wo seen -bass/ vocals ; Richard Lara -guitars/vocals; and Brad Heaney -drums. They first appeared on the American mu sic scene in July of this year with the release of the limited edition E.P. entitled F. R .C . (which is still probably available, and defi nitely worth picking up.) F.R.C. was good but cannot compare to their debut full length album All For One which was released in August of this year via rooart/Mercury records. The album has yet to make a dent in Billboard's Top 200, but is definitely worthy of doing so. Lack of support from both AOR radio and MTV are the prime culprits for the Screaming Jets limited commercial success. The band's immediate plans are to finish their current club tour and then return home to Australia for the holidays. In January they will return to the states to for some additional tour dates after which they will begin production on their next album. The Screaming Jets, you may not know them now,. but remember the name, you probably will hear it in ·the future. No you're not. You're trying to save Walden and dragging in environmental concerns to support your position. I make no claims as to your class standing (snicker). .. Did you take into account that you are a part of that ecosystem, and that, if you destroy places where you can cultivate vegetation and wildlife, you'll be living off Tang and Cheez Whiz? That would be true if 1) you didn't need sugar cane to make Tang, and 2) yo u didn't need cows to make Cheez Whiz, and 3) I didn't lake that into account. It's foremost on my mind. I thought I said "rain forests" enough to make that abundantly clear. Evidently Meant Well thinks that it's wrong for engineers to use their talents to make life better. Oh well. Well, the truth of the mauer is that it's a little-known governm ent regulation. Toilet paper companies are forced to produce more white TIthan all of the other colors combined. The CIA uses white TP for secret communications. The YOU, agents write messages on the rolls with a special variety of Teflon-based ink. Fecal mauer Whew. After that, I'm exhausted. So, as they say up da line: (doo-doo, in the vulgar tongue) doesn't stick to this ink, so other agents can read the me ssages THIS ONE'S STEVE E. FOR "I'm gonna go up da deli prit'near da Acame and get me a couple-two-tree samitches or hahdogs and a bagga chater chips, and den go up dee Eynon and see if dey have some good sales. simply by ... well ... I'll spare you the graphic details, but they can read the words where the paper still shows through . The ink only works properly on white toilet paper. Now, for the purpose for which this column was originally intended: Oh, most dear and wise Swami, Why is white toilet paper the most popular? -D.S., Wilkes-Barre Of course thi s is lop secre t information, and an yone caught gi ving it to citi zens of other countries will be shot for treason. Northeastern Philharmonic to perform The Northeas tern PennThe concert will open with Sec uri ty Sys tems, Inc . sylvania Philharmonic will · "Eine Kleine Nachtmusik" Tickets to the concert and present a concert entitled ("A Little Night Music"), and Philharmonic subscriptions "Ceremony and Celebration" close with Mozart's great final can be obtained by contacting on Saturday, November 23rd work, "Symphony No. 41 in the Philharmonic office at at 8:00 p.m. in the F.M. C major". This piece is 287-1916. Kirby Center. The concert, universally known throughout devoted solely to the works of the world as the "Jupiter The Philharmonic League classical pianist Wolfgang Symphony" . Haeflinger will of Wilkes-Barre will also host Amadeus Mozart, is a tribute be featured in the solo a preconcert dinner in the to Mozart on the 200th "D-minor Piano Concerto". Kirby Center before the anniversary of his death. The November 1991 concerts concert. Cost is $25 per concert will be conducted by of the Philharmonic are being Hugh Keelan, now in his fifth sponsored by First Eastern person. To reserve your year as music director of the Bank, WNEP-TV, the Willary ticket, contact Dr. Dorothy Philharmoni c·. · · Andreas · Fotrnda-tion, - Bow man · Flynn.• at 675-0.987 or Ann Haeflinger is guest soloist. Petroleum, and Triple A Ross at 675-8402. �Nov. 21, 1991 · THE BEACON 0 Amnesty International The Wilkes Chapter of Amnesty International meets the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month at 11 :00 a.m. in Room 209 of Stark and the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 3 p.m. in the same location. All interested students, faculty, and staff are invited to attend. 0 Spring Internships Interviews for Spring semester co-ops and internships are currently being arranged at the Cooperative Education and Field Experiences Office on the third floor of the Max Roth Center. Apply or inquire about professional positions which offer academic .credit and valuable experience. Sophomore status and a 2.0 GPA required. 0 Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Alliance There will be a meeting of the Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Association on Sunday, November 24 at 6 p.m. in the Alumni House. The organization welcomes anyone in need of support because of his or her sexuality, and all others who wish to help create change on campus. PAGE9 The group can be reached at Box 1921 at Wilkes. All letters of inquiry cc,ntaining a return address or phone number will receive a reply. Unless you specifically request otherwise, all correspondence will be kept confidential. 0 Tutoring The YMCA tutoring program is off to a good start with Cheryl Gibson as the coordinator. Tutors are needed for all subjects and for all age youngsters. Please contact Cheryl at extension 4347, the YMCA at 823-2191 , or the Student Community Service office at extension 4685. The Laubach strategy for teaching reading says, "Each one teach one." Let's see if we can't fulfill that slogan. Interfaith Calendar Corning events sponsored by Interfaith include: Shopping with a difference to make a difference, a bus trip to Lancaster, Pa. to self-help crafts. Do your holiday shopping while helping families in developing countries. There is a $15 fare, and interested persons are asked to please register early. Native American Spirituality, an afternoon retreat at Mercy Center in Dallas led by Ted Williams, a native American and author of Reservations. The fee is $5 (please note the change in price) and reservations are required . These events are open to all, and interested parties may contact Ned-Smith, Interfaith liason, at 823-4168, or Constance Kozel, director of the Interfaith Resource Center, at 823-9977 . 0 .. • mos • • rice. now. Macintosh !Jsi System. Macintosh Classic®System. Macintosh LC System. What's more, you may even qualify for the Now's the right time to buy an Apple® Macintosh®computer system. Because right now new Apple Computer Loan, which makes buying a Macintosh now even easier. you can save big on Apple 's most popular comSo come in right now and check out the big puters and qualifying printers. And Macintosh is savings on Macintosh. But hurry- these special the right computer to help you achieve your best, savings last only through January 5, 1992. throughout college and beyond. For further information contact John Koch, SLC Room 422, x4838 Joe Bellucci, SLC Room 113, x4674 Kim Gavel, SLC Room 113, x4676 © 1991 Apple Computer, Inc Apple. the Apple logo and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Classic is a regis[ered trademark licensed to Apple Computer, Inc. ° Christmas Chorus The Wilkes-Barre chapter of the Barbershop Singing Society will sponsor a "Christmas Ca:-ol Chorus" to perform during the upcoming Holiday season. · The local "Barbershop Harmony Chorus" will devote several rehearsals to review traditional Christmas carols, to which are men interested in participating in this community-service project are encouraged to attend. Rehearsal sessions are held at St. Aloysiu s Church on the corner of Barney and Division Streets in Wilkes-Barre beginning at 8 p.m. on Monday evenings under the direction of Raymond Patsko. The "Christmas Carol Chorus" will entertain on Monday, December 16 at various local hospitals and nursing homes. Open invitation to attend rehearsals and participate in the "Christmas Carol Chorus" 1s extended to all area men, including students. 0 AIDS Awareness Wilkes will sponsor an AIDS Awareness Lecture by Dr. Richard Keeling, Chairman of the American College Health Association Tas~ Force on Wednesday, December 4 at 8 p.m. in the · Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts. A consultant to hundreds of colleges, • universities, public &nd private secondary schools on ~IDS, ~eeling i~ a well-known expert on the subject. His lecture 1s free and open to the public. For more information, contact the Health Services office at extension 4734. Just a reminder ... All announ,~ements must be received by 6 p.m. ~ach Tuesday m order to appe_a r in Thursday's issue . . �PAGE Nov. 21, 1991 10 T HE B EACON College Bowls answer who's the real number 1? l. What's wrong with the set up of the Division I college bowls? Everything! The bowl system is a big joke, and it is becoming more of a laughing stock every year. We see the J)l'edictions every year come November. If team A beats team B then they will go here, but if team A loses to team B and team C wins then then they will go, but if both team A and Close and B wins then they will go. Understand it, I sure as hell don't, someone explain it to me. They make the bowl picture seem like a class in rocket design. It is time to adapt a national playoff system, similar to the one that their basketball counterparts have. By no means should it be as long, but it should give the teams that fought so hard all year a chance to claim number one. In my opinion the best team in the country is the Washington Hu skies. Now here comes everyone pick. How about those Irish? Yeah right, three losses early vacation. Sugar Bowl will not be that sweet this year. Go Penn State. They came they went. Grant it, there a good football team, but-two lo sses. One to Miami (undefeat ed} and one to unranked Southern Cal. Maybe next year. What about the log jam in the Big Eight? Everyone but a Kansas farmer is shooting for the title. They are involved in their own race, all three out of the national picture. Soccer All-Stars named by MAC The 199J Middle Atlantic Conference Soccer AJIStar team announced its squad this past Tuesday and four Wilkes University players are members of the team. Paul J ellen and Ron Rainey earned first team honors while Steve Moloney and Chris Dahm tbok second team honors. This is the second straight year that J ellen, a junior from Quakertown, has been selected to the first team. In 22 games this year Jellen netted a school record 20 goals, giving him 39 for his career. Rainey joins the ranks of the first team, after he earned second team honors last year. Rainey, a senior from Newark Delaware, scored 10 goals this year. He has totaled 28 goals while here at Wilkes. Moloney makes his first appearance on the squad after an impressive season. Moloney; a senior from Norristown, holds both the single season and career assist marks at Wilkes with 14, and 34 for his careers. Dahm, a senior from Appalachin, New York, also makes his first appearence on the sqi.iad. As one of the top defenders for the Colonels over the past four years, he helped Wilkes hold their opponents to Just 18 goals in 22 games. Looking at the Big Ten, always a football feast. Michigan, has shown the ingredients of a great team. And they proved it, Big Ten champs. The Wolverines one of my final four picks. Heading out to the wild west, there is only one team of excellence, the Washington Huskies. They have the highest power rating of any Division I schedule and still they are ranked only third. Washington, final four pick number two. We head to the sunshine state for the final two picks. The University of Miami at 9-0 pulled out a squeaker against Florida State. They have yet to lose, pick number three. The last pick, Florida State. Their only loss, one point to Miami. The stage is set for the first annual college football national playoff championship. Game one--Washington vs. Michigan. Game two--Miami vs. Florida State. The winners meet for the title. But who will it . iI be, we will never know, there is no true way of crowning a champion. The bowls are fun to watch, but there has to be another way. Here's an idea; take the winners of six conferences. They are chosen by best overall records amoung conference champions. Then add the two top independent schools to form an eight team playoff. They will play in a bowl style format, but actually it will be an elimination tournament. Then the championship game will be played in one of the traditional New Year's Day bowls. They will , .ernate champion ship game sites every year, so that every part of the country will have a chance at hosting it. This idea may sound far out to some, but there is no other way to decide a true champion. The polls are not an accurate way of judging a team. When someone brin gs up the suggestion of Washington being the best team in the country, people balk at it Being lfete on the East Coast we do nofreceive the great extent of coverage on West Coast teams. When New Year's day 1992 roles around Miami will be aiming towards another title. If they win they will _probably be crowned champs. However, the Rose Bowl will contain the real national champion , the Washington Huskies. E OFFICERS' TRAI JFJLAG JF(Q)(Q)1fJEAJLJL <CJBIAMJPJI(Q)N The 1991 intermural flag football season has concluded here at Wilkes University, with the crowning of a new champion. The undefeated Bloodsport battled the Gamecocks for the crown. The Gamecocks turned in an outstanding effort on their way to shuting out Bloodsport and handing' them their first loss of the season. The Gamecocks recorded a 15-0 win to secure the title. Bloodsport finished the season at 6-1, while the champion Gamecocks wrapped up their season at 6-2. / YOUR UNCLE WANTS TO PAY FOR COLLEGE. BUT ONLY IF YOU'RE GOOD ENOUGH. Army ROTC scholarships pay tuition and provide an allowance for fees and textbooks. Find out if you qualify. ARMY ROTC THE SMARTEST COWGE COURSEYOUCAN TAKE. FOR INFO CALL: Captain Shayne L. Hull University Of Sc r anton 717 -941 -7457/7652 l --800 --832 - 37 02 �Nov. 21, 1991 THE BEACON PAGE 11 Grapplers impressive in defeat to Soviet wrestlers · By BOB SIMMONS Assistant Sports Editor "It was a good way to start the season," those are the words of head wrestling coach John Reese in reference to last weekends match against the Soviet Junior National Team. The Wilkes grapplers went into the match unsure of what to expect and unsure of the style of wre stling they would face. Along with all this uncertainty, Coach Reese was faced with putting together a line-up. "I was not sure ..,pf the line-up because the day before the match Ray Markulies came down with a stomach virus and Eric Feese suffered a cracked . knuckle," said Reese. For not being sure of a starting line-up and not knowing what type, of style to · expect, the Wilkes Colonels did a fine job. The Colonels dropped a 26-13 decision to the Soviets, but according to Reese they did a real good job. Reese added,"every match was close except for one which was one sided, going to the Russians." The one sideness came at the 158 lb. class, which had freshman Scott Stepe going against Gevorkyans. "Greorkyans caught Stepe on his back and was just to strong for him to handle," stated Reese. Stepe lost the match 13-4. In the 118 lb. class, Lou Leeds took on Sergi Vershinin . The bout was tied 2-2 with Leads having his choice of position. The Colonels felt strong at this point but were then calmed when the two wrestlers bumped heads. Leed's eye immediately swelled up and the Colonels had to default the match. At a 126 lb. Chris Rickard took to the mat against Victor Yefteni. Rickard had Yefteni on his back for a count of 1 when the buzzer rang. Rickard lost the bout 4-3. The 134 lb. match pitted Dave Bonomo against Checheool Mongush . Bonomo won the match 9-5 . "This match got us started in the right direction," noted Reese. At 142 lb. Barry VanScoten took on Aram Markaryan. VanScoten took a 5-0 lead early in the match but Markaryan foug ht back to tie the score. Wi th 15 seconds to go in the bout, VanScoten got Markaryan on his back, but was able to figh t VanScoten off and the match ended in a tie. There was plenty of excitement in the 150 lb. match which had Mike Evans pitted against Kupecv. Evans jumped out to a 4-0 lead, but Kupecv came back to take the lead 5-4. Evans made an escape and tied the score once again at 5-5. The match ended in a 7-7 tie. 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The match was 4-4 going into the third period until Gardner had Asanov in a headlock but Asanov slipped out and gained a 6-5 victory. Aaron Tufankjian battled Haguron at 190 lb. The bout was close the whole way through until Tunfankjian was pinned with six seconds left. In the Heavyweight match Reggie Stancil faced off againsqt Yuri Kalayev. Stancil walked away with the victory on a take down in the third period. The bouts were wres tled so that neither team was at a disadvantage. "We used half our style and half their style to conduct the matches," stated Reese. He added that the Soviets style of wrestling is rough a~_d tough. The Soviet team had wrestled 10 matches in 16 days and had wrestled four nights in a row before they took on the Colonels. Reese noted, "they didn't seem to mind their tough schedule." "It was a very positive night for both the team and the school," said Reese. "It was a great cultural exchange for both sides," he added O n Saturday November 23, the Wilkes University Duals will begin at 10:00 a. m. It will be a round robin style tournament. "In the duals we will get to use a lot of people, at least two in every weight class. It will be a chance for us to get a good look at our team," said Reese. . . . . ._ �, IN SPORTS: What's wrong with the College Bowl picks? ALSO: Colonels grapplers are defeated by foreign foes. Cagers gearing up for season By J.R. RUPP Beacon Sports Editor Hard work and a positive attitude are the words in which to describe the 1991-92 Wilkes Men's Basketball team. The Colonels enter the season with nine freshmen on the roster and plenty of experience from the returning players. Head Coach, Ron Rainey, feels that this year's squad is very competitive. The Colonels play in what Rainey calls "one of the toughest Division III leagues in the country." This year's schedule will be a little tougher for the Colonels. Wilkes will face three nationally ranked teams all from within their division. Cross-town rival King's College is ranked 6th in the nation, FDU-Madison is ranked 17th, and the University of Scranton is ranked #1 in one poll and #2 in another. A change in this year's schedule will see Wilkes play ten league games. Wilkes will no longer play division cross-over games. The Colonels will charge into action led by senior captain, Jeff "Boot" Gregory. Gregory will serve as the starting point guard for the Colonels. The other senior to complete the duet is Jeff Patackis. Jeff is only in his second year at Wilkes but Rainey feels that his senior leadership can be a great assest. Besides the seniors, Rainey will be looking through the ranks for people to step up and take over. Other players he looks to are junior center Joe Natale, and sophmore's Kermit Dougals and Corby Swan. Rainey is pleased with the way things are going so far. "The team is working hard, playing hard, showing good enthusiasm, and are coming together as a team," said Rainey. This year's squad seems to learn from their mistakes. The Colonels have had two scrimmages, and Rainey has seen improvement from one to the other. However, there are areas in which they feel they have to improve. They need to have better ball control and a better shot selection, noted Rainey. All in all the ieam is coming along nicely, he added. Rainey is also pleasently surprised with the preformances of some individuals. "Jeff Patackis is working hard, and John Harlan has come ready to play, and both will play important roles in this year's squad," said Rainey. He also pointed out that a couple of freshmen have stepped forward and showed promise. "Rob Watkins, Matt LaBuda, and James Wright have been doing very well, it's tough for a freshmen to step in, but they have done a good job so far," said Rainey. Other members of the 1991-92 squad include juniors: Rick Butler, John Mahasky, Matt McCaffrey, and Bob Simmons. sophmores; Phil Marko, Chris Patackis, and Tom Sheplock. The freshmen class includes; Ed Ciarimboli, Mike Elko, Kevin Gryboski, Dionne Marshall, Dan Williams, and Mike Zeto. Rainey is joined on the coaching staff by Tom Grazia and Eric Lawson. The Colonels take to the road this upcoming weeken d as the y will participate in the Pitt-Johnstown Tourney. The tournament will be a good learning experience for this year's squad. The Colonels are the only Division III team th a t will be participating. Host Pitt-John stown, Point Park and . Houghton are all Division Il schools. Rainey feels that this is an excellent test to improve on last year's 9-16 record. The tough play from the tournament will gear them up for the start of the season which comes next Tuesday on the road at Lycoming. The Colonels will face a tough task early on as they battle King's and FDU-Madison in the first week of December. Both games will be played at home. COLONELS-Cagers soaring as season appronches. · Rainey is already excited about next year. Next year will see the first annual Laurelline Tournament. The tourney format will include Wilkes, King's, and Scranton, with a fourth team to be added every year. The three schools will alternate as host, and Scranton will serve as the home team in next year's debut. Rainey said that both Scranton's head coach Bob Bessoir, and King's head coach Ken Atkins share the excitement about the tournament. This pre-season tourney will also serve as the tip-off for basketball in the Northeast. The Colonels are picked fourth in their divison, behind three teams that have earned pre-season national rankings. That's not bad for what Rainey calls "the best Division III basketball league in the country." Looking around the league Rainey gives King's the slight edge in their division wi th Scranton hanging in right behind them. As well as the Pitt-John stown Tournament, the Colonels will play in the Elmira College Tournament and will be hosting the Wilkes Colonel Classic on December 27 and 28. Rainey and his staff feel that it is a big test by playing two tough games early, but if the Colonel s can keep their competitive edge and their drive of hard . work it should make for some exciting games on the hardwood. The Beacon/Brian J. 7.l'pko � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon Newspaper Collection, 1947-present Description An account of the resource <p>This is Wilkes University's <em>Beacon</em> Newspaper collection, 1947-present. We also have digitized copies of the <em>Beacon's</em> predecessors, <em>The Bucknell Bison Stampede</em>, 1934-1935 and <em>The Bucknell Beacon</em>, 1936-1947 June. It should be noted that Wilkes University does not have a complete set of issues for the Bucknell Bison Stampede and Bucknell Beacon. For researchers who are interested in seeing the complete issues for these publications, please contact <a href="https://researchbysubject.bucknell.edu/scua">Bucknell University's Special Collections Department</a>.</p> <p></p> <p>Missing Issues:</p> <p>1947 August 8th<br />1947 September 5th<br />1947 October 3rd<br />1947 October 17th<br />1947 October 31st<br />1947 November 21st<br />1947 December 19th<br />1948 September 9th<br />1950 April 28th<br />1953 April 10th<br />1962 February 2nd</p> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Beacon staff is comprised of Wilkes University students who are advised by a full-time faculty member of the Communication Studies Department. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1934-present Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright of the Wilkes Beacons is retained by Wilkes University. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Professor Emeritus Harold Cox digitized the collection from 1934-1970 and created a <a href="https://beaconarchives2.wilkes.edu/">legacy website</a>. Digital Archives student John Jenkins digitized the collection from 1970-present. Special thanks goes to Communication Studies Professor Dr. Kalen Churcher, Editor-in-Chief Kirsten Peters, Beacon staff member, Emily Cherkauskas, and other Beacon staff for their help in acquiring digitized copies of the Beacons from 2006 onward. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon 1991 November 21st Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1991 November 21 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/a59176340d407dd2a2153bc1718b104a.pdf e7e3a325af841352c06dcf98927af8a5 PDF Text Text IN NEWS: Don't you want to know Who's Who on campus? IN FEATURES: 'comedienne 'pounds' the campus beat. eacon olume 44, No. 11 \1 \VILKES UNIVERSITY'S WEEKLY January 30, 1992 Lennon joinsWilkes staff By ANDREA SILVI Beacon Editor-in-Chief of Rhode Island in 1969 and 1975. What is an Engli sh "Well, go ahead shoot. " professor who has published Those were the word s of articles, essays, reviews, and Dr. J. Michael Lennon , new book chapters on authors like Vice President for Academic James Jones and Norma n Affairs, as he prepared to Maile r doing in an begin his first interview for administrative position? the campus newspaper. According to Lennon, it The genial administrator, isn't really a con scious choice who immediately gave you make to either be a evidence of having a deep teacher or an administrator. sense of humor, talked freely It's just something which fall s of his educational philosophy. into place. Dr. Lennon came to "You just seem to fin d Wilkes from Sangamon State yourself in an administrative University in Springfield, position," Lennon said. Illinois where he served as Lennon seems to be very Executive Director of the happy that he has "found Institute for Public Affairs. himself" at Wil kes. Asi de He received his undergraduate from the fa ct that his wife, degree in E nglis h from who is still te ac hing in Stonehill College in 1963, and Illinois, will not be able to then completed hi s master's join him until the end of the and doc torate de grees in semester, Lennon says he has English from the University . taken a liking to Wilkes and its surroundin g community. "I miss my fam i ly, " Lennon commen ted, "bu t I love th e area, an d th e reception I have been given has been extraordinarv." Lennon claims he chose Wilkes for a nu mber of reasons. He knew of Wilkes thr ou g h a lo ng - ti m e association with Dr. Breiseth and was attracted to the area because it is close to both Philadelphia and New York. His main reason for coming to Wilke s, however , is the opportunit y he sees to advance himself as well as the university. "I saw a defi nite opportunity to advance myself whil e also m aki n g a con tribution to Wilk es ," Lennon stated. GETTING ACQUAINT ED- Dr. J. Michae l Lennon, new Vice-President At this point, Lennon is, of Academic Affairs in a recent inter view with Beacon Editor as he puts it, in the "intake Andrea Silvi. See Lenn on, p. 2 Job marketcompetitiveforseniors "still sees a lot of good things out there. People are doi ng well because of their skill s. The job market isn't at it's Fields such as med icine, best, but it's not as bad as physical therapy, and nursing some news reports would are always going to do well have you believe. because people are always in need of medical care." There are jobs out there -for On the other hand , he said, those who are willing to seek the humanities fields, such as them. education , are getting hit hard Director of Wilkes Career across the board. Counseling Service , Gene Domzalski, doesn't fee l that Domzalski explained that, the job market is as bad as it is since the market is more reported to be, j us t more competitive , students are competitive. going to have to start job hun ting sooner than before. "There will be about 1.2 million students graduating . "While it used to take four from college this year ," he to six month s to research the said. "That , added to the job ma rket and v1s1t 750,000 already out of work prospective employers under makes the market all the more normal condit ions , it now competitive. More students could take six months to one year to ru n thro ugh the same Gene Domzalski , are competing for less jobs." Despite these figures, process," he said. Director Ca reer Counseling He suggested that students Services Domzalski commented that he By JEFF LOBALBO Beacon Staff Writer . '. ' . . . talk to people they know have been successful in the same field they are taking up so they can get a broader picture of what their market is really like . . For those area students wanting to find a job close to home they may have to think again. Domzalski said that the northeast United States is the most competitive area in the nation right now. "It's the toughest I have seen in ten years," he said. He added that the key to finding a job is employer research. "It is important for students to do high quali ty employer research if they expect to be s uc ces sful in a very co mpetitive job market," Domzalski said. He said that a person should regard job hunting as if it was a regular three-credi t class. Every year , the Career Services Department sends out surveys to the graduating class aski ng them if they succeeded in their prospective careers. There is a space at the bottom of the survey asking what advice they wo uld give to undergrad s when looking for a job. The gradu ates gave almo st the same responses, which can be summed up as the followin g: 1. Be Patient 2. Send out resumes early 3. Make contacts 4. Take an internship 5. Make su re you like the major you are studying. 6. Don't give up One Wilkes grad uate even went as far to say, "If you don't get a job befor e graduation, stay in school. " If any student has questions about the job market, con tac t Gene Domzalski, ext. 4604 or Dorothy Price , ext. 4063. �JAN.30, 1992 PAGE2 T 11 1-: B1-:.-'\CO' Student Government news affair is $10 per person and $15 per couple. Rumours, in the lower level The newest hopeful club to of the Marts Center, proposed the campus community shall be the idea to SG that they might "The Lesbian, G a y and be lookin g into the purchase of Bisexual Association (LGBA) ," a screen TV. The screen TV said Dr. Robert Steele, advisor would be used by students of of the newly form ed the university. T he assumption organization . is that this will renew students Student Government (SG) interest in com ing back to conducted the first reading of Rumours for campus student's the LGBA constitution and later enjoyment. ques tio ned the purpose and Rumours will also only host goals of the organization. two dances this semester, The m ajor concern of the because of low student turnout SG was if in fact they wanted to to dances rn previous be just a support group or a semesters. constituted club or both. The The Programming Board LGBA's eight members that reported on the awaited Spring were present at the meeting, Concert, featuring Paula stated that they wish to be Poundstone from Saturday considered as both. Night Live. The concert will be In other news, the held on Saturday, February 8th Commuter Council, Student at 8:00 p.m. in the CPA. Government, along with Tickets for Paula Inter-Residence Hall Council Poundstone can be purchased at _will sell Snow Ball Gala tickets a the cafeteria between the hours today and tomorrow in the SLC of 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 4:30 to Lobby . Tickets will also be 6:30 p.m., Monday through available in the cafeteria during Friday. lunch and dinner: times both The long-awaited regisdays. The Gala will be held at tration forms for Winter Genetti's and the cost of the Weekend will be available in the By BONNEE BREESE Beacon Managing Editor ,t ttt t 'rtII::rrrtr·r:r:ttP:•:tr:::t:t:::::tt::r:c:r:tt•trtr::::::i• Residence Life office,and at the security desk in the SLC lobby fr om Tuesday, February 4 through Tuesday February 11. T om Wi tt man , SG President, announced that the first 32 completed forms, with 20 members per team will be accepted, on a first come firs t serve basis. SG plans for 640 people to join in on th is year's festivities. A donation of $2 per person i s bei ng asked to benefits five different charity organizations. Back to new clubs on campus, Community Service Council will now be headed by students. The Council will be working in conjunction with the city's Commission on Economic Opportunity (CEO). They hope to keep alive the beginning tasks of Mary Martino. Martino is not at the university any longer, because of federal funding cuts. SG is excited and thankful to all concerned on the installation of the campus' new electronic billboard. Training f or th ose w h O wi·11 use 1·1 are up and coming. ii:;;;;:;; ;;;;; :rt,tn;,.;,.,;;;.;,;:;.; ,.;,;,.;,.;;,;:tt:,;;;,;;;.,.;;~.;.;,;,;~;:~'.itrtrt•:t:tit:rmrrmtrtmtmmVi:i, gratitude, as the one pictured above, to their families for support 1 cont. from p. 1, Lennon during their years at Wilkes. mode" at Wilkes. He is in the process of observing the complexities. of the university in order uncover the needs of both students and faculty. "I want to addre ss the normal concern s," Lennon said, "like making sure the curriculum is in good shape, salari es are competitive, and student life is happy." One of Dr. Lennon's main i nterests lies in the newly created Earth Conservancy. Dr. Lennon, Th e project, wh ic h was Vice-President of Academic Affairs in stituted by Congressman Paul Kanjorski in an effort to preserve the former Blue Coal Company lands, will have a great impact on the university as well a s the entire community. immediately after graduaL e nnon is primarily tion - without waiting for the concerned with the unique results of your State Boards. You re lationships which will can earn great benefits as an Air develop as a result of the Force nurse officer. And if selected project. during your senior year, you may "I'm more concerned with qualify for a five-month internship building the bridge~ between at a major Air Force medical faciliac a demics, government ty. To apply, you'll need 'an overall leaders, and the environmental 2.50 GPA Serve your country community, " Lennon said . while you serve your career. "This project is going to loom USAF HEALTII PROFESSIONS large on this university's TOllFREE horizon." 1-800-423-USAF With all of his talent and expertise, it seems as though Dr. Lennon himself will beat=======;'!;;~=:•:":=:;::::;~~= shining sta.r . on . .Wilkes' , .-.·.·.·™l2 .· -► ~terth:~~:~- horizon. · ., ' . FINALLY!- Seniors and their families pack the CPA to celebrate graduation ceremonies last Thursday. _Students showed . - ·, . , :.•,•.·:.·.·.·.·.·~·,,· ..... ~ · '-----.,..--------------" Earn $10.50 / hr. As a Part-Time Sales Representative * FIEXiblE Houns * No ExpERIENCE NECESSARY * PAnr,TiME * All MAjons AccEprEd POSITIONS AVAILABLE IN THE WILKES-BARRE AREA Call: (201) 408-5558 �JAN. 30, ·1992 THE BEACON PAGE3 32 seniors named to Who's Who Thirty-two Wilkes University students have been selected for the 1992 edition of "Who's Who Among Stu den ts in America - Universities and Colleges." Campus nominating committees and editors of the annual directory have included the Wilkes University s tu den ts based on their academic achievement, service to the community, leadership in extracurricular activities and potential for continued success. The Wilkes students join an elite group selected from more than 1,400 institutions of higher education in all 50 sta tes, the District of Columbia, and several foreign nations. Outstanding students have been honored in the annutll directory since it was first published in 1934. The Wilkes University students chosen are: Thomas R. Andrake, Endjcott, New York; Christine Cardello, Effort; Loretta Virginia Carnival, Cinnaminson, New Jersey; Denise Carson, South Williamsport; Michelle L. Corbett, Wilkes-Barre; Melissa Crosbie, Exeter; Gary L. Dieter, Philadelphia; Susan M. Draus, Wilkes-Barre; Township; Kathleen Elizabeth Flaim, West Hazleton; Lori Fuller, Dallas; Kimberly Ann Gavel, Mountaintop; Ana Guzman, Pennsauken, New Jersey; Mathew C. Haley, Carbondale; Catherine Heaman, White Heaven; Charlotte A. Hoffman, Weatherly; Jo Ann E. Jones, Mountaintop; Shawn Kolb, Tobyhanna; Michele Kondracki, Kingston; Lindsey Krivenko, Dallas; Gina Lupini, Jessup; Ronald D. Rainey, Newark, Delaware; Janice Raspen, Hanover Township; Andrea M. Silvi, Swoyersville; Vincent P. Socci, Askam; Rebecca Steinberger, West Pittson; Melissa Marie Summa, Tunkhannock; Susan Trosko, Harrisburg; Lori A. Truman, Carbondale; Diana Whalley, Gillette, New Jersey; Todd Eric Weist, Herndon; Thomas Wittman, Cherry Hill, New Jersey; and Lisa J. Zimmerman, Pine Grove. Pilot program ·to aid local businesses By PATTY PUERLING Beacon Staff Writer A new resource for entrepreneurs and small businesses in the area has been made available through the Wilkes University Small Business Development Center. The Business Information Access System (BIAS) is a pilot program funded by the National Institute of Standards and Technology to increase access to on-line data for small firms. "I am pleased to announce the service will be available to businesses and other economic development agencies ·in Northeastern Pennsylvania effective this month ," noted Edmund J. Siemin ski, Director of the Small Business Development Center at Wilkes University. "This program is designed to provide accurate, timely information upon which to make good business decisions. The entrepreneur is placed at a distinct advantage with the information available 111 BIAS," said Sieminski. company research reports generated by financial analysts and covers 7,000 publicly traded companies; National Newspaper Index, a listing of major national newspapers and news wire services, useful for business, marketing and investment research; Six databases will be available for access through the BIAS program. They include: Business Dateline, a full text of major news and feature stories from the United States and Canadian regional business publications; Expertise ,outlines qualificatlons of individuals according to expertise, research interests, patents, research grants, publications p ositions and othe; qualifications; Investext provid e s industry and Predicasts Overview of Markets and Technology Prompt, abstracts and full text from international, nationa l and regional trade and business journals; and Scisearch a major international, multi-disciplinary index and abstracts of literature in science, technol ogy and biomedicine. 1 For more information, contact the Wilkes University Small Business Development Edmund J. Sieminski Center at ext. 4340. Director of Small Business Development Center Tax helpavailable ■ VITA program in it's 8th year at Wilkes preparation will be present to combination," said Chisarick. help prepare income tax Approximately - seventy Beacon Srajf Writer r eturns for the elderly, people from the Wilkes-Barre Tax season is right around low-income individuals area show up for this event to the corner and once again including students. VITA receive assistance. Thirty Wilkes University accounting offers this free assistance to junior accounting majors are majors are offering free people who file form 1040EZ, participating in this year's income tax assistance through form 1040A, or a basic 1040 VITA program including Alisa the Volunteer Income Tax Federal tax return. Coviello and Joseph Bilko, Assistance(VITA)Program. Cynthia Chisarick, two student VITA VITA is a volunteer service Accounti ng Department coordinators.According to in conjunction with the IRS Chairperson and faculty VITA Chisarick, the success of this that was established here at coordinator believes the program is due ef.)tirely to the Wilkes eight years ago due to program to be very successful dedication of these students. the strong interest of the for both the students and the The help is available on the University accounting public. following Saturdays from 10 students. "The program allows the a.m. to 2p.m. in room 213 of Accounting majors who students to serve the the Marts 213 of the Marts have completed the Tax community and apply what Center: February 8, 15, 29, course and an IRS trainino- they have learned in the March 7, 14, 21, 28 and April •. .. i.n . .. basJc ._ ..ta.x. .retur.n. _o _ . i:;i,; "s.·rb"G>n'l .. . · It'S' . a· •rt.i"G'e~ '::I-~. - - ... ~ .... --'--'•~·:-·-:-·. ··-·.. c.o.urse . . t'f~ , . -. -. ·•• -.- , -. - • •• • • · •• • • • • • •• • ~~...- ~.;/, ..!;t,-•11"1"-r..1 .;.1.•~,.t'-, .,-,- , By CHRISTINA CLINE I . _ . _ . _ _ 4' _ . . . . . . . . ..................... . .. .. .. . ........... . .. _ _, ... _....,i..__,._ __ • . -- BE ALL YOU CAN BE JOIN THE BEACON / Are you among the top national disabled college MAINSTREAM, the national magazine for individuals with disabilities, is conducting its 3rd annual search for the Best and Brightest outstanding disabled college graduates of 1992. If you or someone you know excels academically, is a leader, an advocate, involved in their community, and will graduate between July 1, 1991 and June 30, 1992, contact your Office of Disabled Student Services or write to: Best & Brightest OUTSTANDING DISABLED COLLEGE GRADUATES graduates of 1992? 2973 Beech Street, San Diego, CA 92102 ~5f9) •294~313s vrroo-· -: -·•·•·• · · - - - - - . . . . . . - ~- ~- ~- ~- ~. - - - - - ' - - - - - - - - - - ' - . - - ' - : , . . . . , . . . ; . . . J �PAGE 4 JAN.30,1992 THE BEACON All the cainpus is a stage, but we Inust know tl1e players "John Lennon is coming to campus? Cool, man! But I thought he was dead." "Lennon! Lennon? Who's he?" These are just some of the most interesting responses we've received from the little poll we've been conducting on campus. It seems that many (okay, most) students have no idea who Dr. J. Michael Lennon really is. No, he's not the former Beatie or even the former Soviet Union leader (even though the spe_lling differs). All kidding aside, Dr. J. Mfohaef Lennon is our newly appointed Vice President for Academic Affairs. Having had the chance to interview Dr. Lennon this past week, I can honestly say that he is not only well-educated and talented, but he also radiates a friendliness and warmth that one rarely experiences in a first-time meeting. It's truly sad, however, that not many students take the time to really get to know the people who work "behind the sce nes" of our acad emic community. After all , these are the people who decide upon important matters such as tuition increases, curriculum changes, and student life. It's sot't of like having open heart surgery performed by a doctor you've never met. There is no reason why we should be afraid to approach the people who formulate the rules and regulations of our little community. If you really think about it, Wilkes is sort of like a small town or city all of its own. And, if memory serves me right, citizens of any community have a right to question the actions and motivations of their leaders. What puzzles me is that students seem to be unaware of who the people who run our "mini government" _really are and what makes them tick. There is no reason any one of us should be afraid to question, or simply to say hello to, any administrator on campus. Trust me, they don't bite. Just think of it this way, if it weren't for us, they would n't be here. ************************* All right now, this is absolutely, positively the last time I'm going to harp on the subject of writing. Bnt, I can honestly say that I am beginning to get just a little fed up with a very large portion of the student body at Wilkes. Every day, I sit in the lobby, in the SUB, or just about- anywhere on campus and hear students moaning and groaning about how unfair some new policy is or how they're upset with this issue or that idea. Well, for God's sake do something about it!!! You don't have to be a genius with a 4.0 average to express your opinion. Let's face it, if you've made it to college, I'm sure you can at least put your feelings into words and let us all know what's really bugging you! Your student newspaper (notice the emphasis on student) is the perfect vehicle for expressing your ideas and opinions. You never know, maybe your views will get noticed because the administration and staff does read the newspaper (or at least I hope they do). If you really think about it, the newspaper is probably where most of our campus "leaders" find out what the student body is really thinking. Doesn't it make sense then to write in your opinions and comments to this powerful media tool? Well then, what are you waiting for? Prospering as a unified community is essential A new year, a new semester yet the old feeling of non-unity is still amidst the campus of our fine universi ty. The old students and the new students somehow hwen't come up with a solution to the problem. As viewed by incoming students, outgoing students, old faculty, and new faculty there is no unity among us. In the classroom, in the dorms, within the clubs and organizations, in certain majors, and in some of our revered sports teams, unity is a wanted commodity. As I thought about the segregated condition of our school, it made me take notice to the actions of students in all types of situations on the campus. For instance, there are too many of us belonging to the same clubs . or organizations, that walk by one another without speaking. Another instance, clubs that have the same organizational goals don't come together to do things to promote those goals for the good of the campus 1 community. Then, the infamous cliques that are truely visible on campus. If you're not apart of a certain clique you better not talk to any of their people and they better not say a word to you. They fear' being put out of the clique and you don't want to cause any waves for that person. Of course, there are few exceptions to this perception of things. Conflicts, personal differences, and cultural differences all come into play when you talk about unity. But, there are no true or even real reasons why we cannot be unified. Unity can be defined as the quality or state of oneness. It can also be defined as a condition of harmony. We, the student body, can and should be on one ·accord. Is this a problem for students to handle themselves? Is this a problem for staff and faculty to tackle? Perhaps, the answer to these questions rest in remarks made by President Breiseth in his State of the University Address. "... our capacity to hold our own and even prosper is directly dependent on our pulling together as a team," said Breiseth. Breiseth further added, "To acheive our potential, each individual student, staff member, and faculty member needs to have a clear sense of how she or he can contribute to the success of the whole." Wilkes community--think about it. MONEY FOR COLLEGE Cafeteria blues came to mind as well. When was the last time or the first time you went to the caf and ate with someone that you would not normally eat with? When was the last or the first time you sat on the other side of which you nonnallyt sit? As I discussed with some folk around here what I planned to write this week, they posed a question to me--Why is our campus like this? I quickly answered by saying I don't know! But, those I spoke to all agreed that something should be done to remedy the problem. Is this a problem for administration to handle? Every student is eligible for some type of financial aid regardless of grades or parental In.come. Financial Aid Available Immediately! Special grants program Every student eligible No one turned down Simple application . Send~ address and $1 P&H fee (refundable) to: Student Services P. 0. Box 22-4026 Hollywood, FL 33()22 GUARANTEED. �JAN.30,1992 THE BEACON PAGES Why aren't you going to the Snowball Gala Dance next weekend? Tara Ilerslosky Freshman I went to the Christmas dance and it wasn't that great. Maudeen Ratchford Junior I'm in training for my next fight. Vin DeMassi and Tom Donlon Senior and Sophomore We couldn't find a dress to fit Tom. Melanie (Brooklyn) Markey Freshman I'm going home that weekend. The Bea.eon Wilkes University's Weekly VOL. 44 NO. 11 JANUARY 30, 1992 Raled tu a First Clas, ,uwspaper with o,u ,narlc of disti111etw11 by the Associaled Collegude Pnss 1991-92 EDITORIAL STAFF ANDREA SILVI EDITOR -IN-CHIEF BONNEE BREESE --- MANA GING EDITOR MARLENE MANGAN --- NEWS CO-EDITOR MELISSA MARGIS --- NEWS CO-EDITOR BRIAN MALINA --- FEAT URE EDITOR JARROD NORTON---ASSISTANT FEATURE EDITOR J. R. RUPP --- SPORTS EDITOR BOB SIMMONS-ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR JEAN NEPA --- COPY EDITOR SAMANTHA IRESON - PHOTO EDITOR CHRISTINE CARDELLO --- ADVERTISING MANAGER MR. TOM MORAN --- ADVISOR PUBLICATION GUIDE (1991- 92) SEPT 12, 19, 26; OCT 3, 10, 24, 31; NOV 7, 14, 21; DEC 5 JAN 30; FEB 6, 13, 20; MAR 5, 12, 19, 26; APR 2, 9, 30 EDITORIAL POLICY THE EDITORIAL REPRESENTS THE COLLECTIVE VIEW OF THE BEA CON EDITORIAL STAFF. ALL OTHER VIEWS ARE THOSE OF THE INDIVIDUAL WRITER. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ARE WELCOMED, PROVIDED THEY ARE NO LONGER THAN 500 WORDS. LETTERS EX CEEDING THIS LENGTH MAY BE EDITED OR REJECTED ON TERMS OF SPACE. ALL LETTERS MUST BE SIGNED, BUT NAMES MAY BE WITHHELD. AODRESS - 2NDFLOORHOLLENBACKHALL, WILKES-BARRE,PA /'HONE 824-4651 EXT. 2962 Dear Editor: Since assuming the role of advisor to the Amnicola, I've been delighted with the tremendous interest of alumni and current students in the yearbook. Alumni call requesting copies of yearbooks they misplaced or never received; current students call seeking guarantees of their representation in the up-coming publication and expressing concern about the quality of the new book. With all of this interest, you would expect the yearbook to have a large staff composed of students from all different classes and majors. After all, there's a lot of work to be done: events identified, photographed , written about, layed out, etc. Yet, each Thursday at 11 a.m . I face the same twelve to fifteen faces -- and nine of those faces are members of my editorial staff. Some organizations might be ecstatic to have a staff this size, but these numbers are deceiving. Eight members of the editorial staff will graduate this year, leaving one student knowledgeable of the procedures and processes crucial to our operation. With some coaxing, I might also be able to persuade two or three of our current members to apply for editorial positions. My questio~.for the Wilkes Student Body is rather simple: why must I beg students to join the staff of an organization that produces a book of such interest to all? The Amnicola needs students who are willing to photograph events, create layouts, solicit local businesses for ads, write stories, etc. Whether you are a communications, ait, English, or engineering major, we need your talents. You will gain personally and professionally from being a member of the Amnicola. The tasks involved in our production will enable you to develop writing, leadership, and organizational skills. We will train you to use Taylor Visio n, a computer program specifically desig ned for yearbook production. And, after a lot of ha.rd work , you · will have the satisfac tion of possessing a book th at would not have been pu blished without your efforts. Some time in March you will see an advertisement listing the positions open for next year's editorial staff. These positions will involve a serious time commitment, and should therefore be viewed as internships -opportunities to gain valuable work-related experience. Before you can apply, however, you have to attend the meetings and become an active member of the yearbook staff. We meet every Thursday at 11 a.m. on the second floor of Hollenback Hall. If you would like more information, contact me at extension 4238. Sincerely, Karen A. Mason Advisor . • f _ • ..... ~~·-• l •If I\'-) I I I I I �Paula THE BEACON JAN.30,1992 PAGE6 to Comic veteran Paula then onto Los Angeles. Since Poundstone will crawl, her beginning days she has sprawl, and roll her way to a made multiple television stop at Wilkes University's appearances on shows such as C.P.A. on Saturday, February 8, 1992, at 8 p.m. The Tonight Show, Evening At The Improv, Comic Relief, Late Night A twelve year veteran of With David Letterman. the comic scene Poundstone She has also starred in her spends an average of 45 own HBO comedy specials weeks a year on the road Cats, Cops and Stuff, and doing stand-up. But "stand is set to star in a limited-run up' is really just a phase here; series she's developed for Paula takes 'body language' ~BO to air later this year. to new heights (or lows) as she drapes herself over stools, For a unique night of wraps herself in the mike cord comedy you'll never forget be or lays on the stage flo0r sure not to miss Paula while delivering her material. Poundstone, February 8, Because of her 1992,- at the Wilkes improvisational approach and University C.P.A. her relating to the audience, each show is an experience unto itself-no two shows are Tickets for the alike. performance will be available Monday thru Friday in the Stark Lobby form 11 a.m. to Poundstone began her 1 p.m, and from 4:30 p.m. to road to stardom at the age of 6 :00pm in the cafeteria. Cost 19 when she left her Boston will be $4 for students and $8 home for San Francisco, and for the general public. pound campus Paula Poundstone to perform at Wilkes University C.P.A. February 8 Lecture series reflects on past The Social Crisis Lecture Series, sponsored by the Wilkes University Division of I Graduate Affairs and Continuing Education will resume with the t.e nth lecture topic, "Rethinking the Pa st: Revisioning the Future," on February 13th through April 9th from 7:15 p.m. to 9 p.m. in room 214 of the Arnaud C. Mart~ Srorts and C0nference Centc':.·. • Classroom presentation will env1ronmnet, and personal allow for interactive dialogue enrichment. between instructors and participants. The teaching team for the Social X include: Dr Jule The course focuses on the importance of hope, faith and The Social Crisis series positive involvement while began in 1984 as a World facing the changes of the Regions class and evolved times. Stimulating and into a forum for discussions educated debates are the on culture, economics, hallmark of the series. religion, politics, global ~Do You Want VISA & MasterCard Credit Cards? Now you can have two of the most recognized and accepted credit cards In the world .. .VJsa(to) and MasterCard ® credit cards..... ln your name ... EVEN IF YOU ARE NEW IN CREDIT or HAVE BEEN TURNED DOWN BEFORE! 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Let's get those letters rolling in! Note, however, that any letters concerning a particular tract of real estate in Massachusetts which ate a great deal of TBL last semester will be rejected on the grounds that I'm sick to the teeth with the whole thing. Authors of such letters will be hanged in effigy on the river commons. Now that that's out of the way, it seems that some people have had a rather interesting holiday break. Case in point: Qy 4) Why did MTV cut out all the parts we really wanted to see from Michael Jackson's latest video? t.l -• :. / : < .· . +·· . ;,r 5a?(o&N;rton· It is warm because, basically, there isn't a reason for it not to be. Additionally, that is the most comfortable temperature, I guess. If it were, say, the temperature of the Registrar's office during fall registration, (i.e. 200 degrees), it wo uld b e a rather painful proposition. If we went down to the other end, towards the freezing point, the results are just too horrible to contemplate. modern eq uiv alent to the protoplasmic goo we crawled out of five billion years ago, and is therefore quite safe. However, I'm not particularly anxious to see Wish-Bone Lite Dog Slobber Salad Dressi ng. Persons trying it are urged to keep me apprised of the results. 3) Why does MTV think that only rap fans have no Saturday night social life? 2) What is dog slobber made of and is it toxic? A few possible explanations may lie at the heart of this matter. After a long, hard thought First, and foremost, I wasn't aware session lasting all of four and a half that MTV thought at all. In any minutes , it is my considered event, I'm not a rap fan by any opinion that dog slobber, as you so stretch of the imagination, but I eloquently put it, is the closest don't think that being one is a I didn't want to see any of it, so I assume they removed all of it. Applause to MTV. 5) How many batches of cookies is it physically possible to produce by Christmas? This one was so tough I took the liberty of making a few simplifyi ng assumptions. I assumed you were using one oven (mine, in fact), that you were using the chocolate-chip cookie recipe that I use, that you were fairly efficient at the cookie-making process, that your batch sizes were pretty standard (using a completely arbitrary estimate), and that you started tomorrow, say around noonish. In addition, you made your real food in the microwave, had enough people to do the assembly-line approach, and ate and slept in shifts. Now, assuming all of this, you would be able to make around 118,260 batches by Christmas 1992, yielding 1,419,120 cookies. Bon appetit. 6) Why does chocolate chip cookie batter bear an unpleasant resemblance to a painful bowel movement? Let me guess. You came up with these bizarre questions after a day spent baking cookies. [No applause necessary.] This connection you seem to be forming between junk food, excrement, dog-slobber, and MTV is most distressing. These sort of mental derailments can only herald the decline and fal l of Terran culture. A correspondent of .1ine claims that where they get the chocolate chips in the first place is a far more interesti ng point. He then made a few off-color comments regarding force-feeding laxativ es to the Pillsbury Doughboy. I won't elaborate on this, I'm afraid. There are limits even to my irreverence. Anyway, should your bowel movements start resembling cookie batter: first, and foremost, make sure you're using the right bowl when you put the cookies on the sheet, and then hie yourself to a health professional. Which reminds me, "Reduce-Reuse-Recycle." Introducing: Guidoand Luigi U~ido: . I thmk we should wnte an introductory column. Luigi: Why do we need an introductory column? There are enough questions in this world. Many people have questions. We'll just get some and answer them. G: What should it be? · L: Luigi & Guido. G: DOES IT MA TIER? L: Yes. I hate feeling subordinate. Besides, "Luigi & Guido" sounds better. G: But if we don't write an introductory column, then how will people know we're doing this? G: Okay; if you're so smart, I have a question. L: Doing what? G: What is the "General College Fee" for? G: Answering the questions of the ages. L: But we're not answering the questions of the ages-we're answering all the questions and problems of the University. G: Oh. L: And I have a problem. L: Yes? L: It buys your privilege to stand in a line. G: Give us a suggestion. Use your privilege to vote! You don't need to register! Tell us if the incognito columnists should be known as L&G or G&L. breath. Anyway, I would love to hear some interesting answering machine messages ... L: Your vote will decide. Voteformefirst! Yay!!!!! L: What? G: (sigh). L: Do you think people will write to us? · G: Maybe if we stop arguing. L: But a day without arguments is like a day without. .. .light. G: Wait a minute. Weege. G: What do you want people to do? Give you their phone numbers? L: Well, it's not like I 'm going to ask them out on a date or anything . . . I just want to hear their messages. G: Must you? G: Bud Lite? G: Dear readers--this is your big chance to get answers to useful questions such as these AND OTHERS! Send to: G&L, c/o The Beacon, Hollenback Hall. L: No. I hate beer. Can we ask our readers questions too? G: Does it include the beer-drinking ones? L: Beer-drinking questions? G: What? L: No, that's "L&G." L: I don't think that the column should be called Guido & Luigi. G: "G&L." G: No, beer-drinking readers. L: "L&G." L: Oh, them. Well, of course. I don't mind them, just their :: . :::.:::::<:> ·.::<>i _:::·· :: : -i,sdo WEEKLYMr1 ll I NG l /3R.0Cl-i1URE.S. .coR 'MORE. ION SEND AN ADDRESSED E.NVE.lOPE 70: .tlTW _TR.t1V€ l, P.0.JJOX 430780, MI Aft1_ I, Fl 33 J 43. �JAN.30,1992 P AGES T HE B EACON Wind II: Far from gale-force By Lau ra Werner Beacon Staff Writer A single romance between two people captured the hearts of millions . The name of the novel is "Gone with the Wind." Author Margaret Mitchell created the popular historical novel and filled it with love, excitement, heartbreak, and passion. Along with rile war between the North and South, another struggle was in progress. This one had to do with love, inner strength and hatred. All of the characters in this love story have appealed to our emotions in one way or another, but the dynamic couple of Rhett Butler and Scarlett O'Hara is the center of our attention. Their love affair was steamy and confusing enough to create a soap opera. Scarlett O'Hara is a beautiful , spoiled southern belle that is loved by all men, and despised by all young women. Through her innocence and flirtatious manner she received everything she desired. While Scarlett confessed her undying love to Ashley Wilkes, a prominent southern man, Rhett Butler appeared. Scarlett promised to hate him forever for his unkind ways. Little did she know that Rhett vowed to make her love him. Rhett Butler is a sarcastic yet charming man who got everything he wanted. Women loved his mysterious ways while men detested his self-interest and unpatriotic thoughts about war. Rhett believed he could take Scarlett's mind off of Ashley. Little did he know that a strong uncaring man like himself could not bear the heartbreak that was in store for him. IJTHE BEST MOVltOF THE SUMMER!" ' ~ "-!<W.a«AOO~f~ All of you "Gone with the Wind" fans know the story and how it ends. Even people who have never read the book or seen the four-hour movie know the famous quotes: (Scarlett) "Oh my darling, if you go, what shall I do?" (Rhett) "My dear, I don't give a damn." That very popular line that summarizes Rhett's feelings toward Scarlett should have ended the love story, but wait... A sequel? How can there be a sequel to a story that is quite over? Of course, we all know Scarlett would never let something she wanted get away, but the line has to be drawn somewhere. The sad ending to "Gone with the Wind" made the novel even more emotional and real. For years there has been talk about a continuing story of the love affair. Many feuds for the rights of Margaret Mitchell's story have been fought and Rhett's temperament finally, a historical writer by would normally cause him to the name of Alexander face the challenge instead of Ripley,was chosen to wri te acting like a fleeing coward. the novel titled, "Scarlett." To say the least, I wasn' t too pleased with this sequel. "Gone with the Wind II" Since I am a very big "Gone made me lose respec't for Scarlett and Rhett. Scarlett, with the Wind" fan, I wasn't for this once a strong-willed prepared disappointment. The end of individual, tried to win back Rhett's love in a very the novel simply tops uncharacteristic manner. She everything off. Rhett didn't went through stages of appear in the last twenty alcoholism, comforming to chapters and then suddenly he society's ways and self-pity. appears out of nowhere. Yes, Scarlett still loved Rhett What? It seemed like the with her whole heart but she author tried again to surprise didn't have to give up her the readers. The only thing I was surprised about was that self-respect to get him back. Scarlett used the term "hawk Rhett, on the other hand, of spit" earlier in the novel. I will not reveal if Scarlett was as cold and uncaring as ever. ('ne day he would want and Rhett got back together. I to kill h,>· and the next day he will, however, remind you would want to kiss her that any cheesy romance novel · passionately. Rhett picked up always ends with a happy a bad habit of running away ~nding--Yes, fans, cheese it lS. from Scarlett. Portraits of women Sordoni exhibit debuts SPJ starts up A new chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) will commence this month with the first meeting on Monday, February 3, 1992, at 7:00 p.m. in the Marts 214, for the purpose of formally organizing the required preliminary Journalism Society. The Society is a professional organizational that is concerned with the field of journalsim and the free flow or information to the public. It was formerly known as Sigma Delta Chi, and is the largest and most representative organization in the field of journalism. It will consist of professional journalists (print and electronic) as well as enlist the cooperative membership of student journalists from Wilkes University, King's College, Luzerne County Community College, College Misericordia, and Penn State Wilkes-Barre. · The focus of the SPJ, the successor to Sigma Delta Chi, will be on freedom of the press, ethical problems, professional standards, and interaction between all levels of journalists. As a Wilkes-Barre chapter, the Society can establish Freedom of information (FOI) hotlines, contact job fairs, and sponsor a wide variety of public and member's forums to examine media-related issues. This meeting will mark the reactivation of the local chapter established at Wilkes University, which has been inactive since 1976. - · ··· arrangement of artistic creations from the 19th and 20th centuries. Oil paintings, Students interested in art water colors, and photographs should be sure to check out of women are all on display. the current exhibit on display . In addition, the gallery is at the Sordoni Art Gallery showing works from it's now through February 23rd. permanent collection. Most of The feature exhibit, entitled these works were donated to "Portraits of Women," Wilkes by it's benefactors includes • a diver-se- -9vertheyears. Vari9usltjnds.. ..... ' ... . . ,. .. By Stephanie Kramer Beacon Staff.Writer • , • • II. • ... ' .. • • ~ • • 4 , # # \ • ~ of parntmgs, photographs, etchings, and even some small bronze statues are being exhibited in the Sordoni. Artists represented include Cecil Bell, Rosemary Thurber, W. Elmes Schofield, and George Inness . For further information contact the Sordoni Art Gallery 824-4651 -ex, 4325.· l ' • • I •. .. # . • • . \ - �THE BEACON Heroism? "I'm not a doctor, but I play one on TV. " -An actor from TV's "Marcus Welby, M.D." We have no real proof, but, however, are fairly convinced that the early part of the 90's have been spent in a desperate search for heroes. Check the facts ... First, Magic Johnson announces he has slept with over 2000 different women, has contracted a deadly · virus that will eventually lead to death and the world annoints him a hero. Granted, Magic is courageous for bringing his fight to the people. Certainly, Magic will go down as possibly the finest "big guard" in NBA history. But a hero? Do we make- heroes out of vessels of communicable diseases? We are not ready to dub Magic a hero, yet! Next, the 90's saw the res'jtrgence in popularity of "super" heroes. Movies featuring Batman, Captain America and The Punisher were produced (not all were Amnesty International - The Wilkes Chapter of Amnesty International meets the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month at 11 :00 a.m. in Room 209 of Stark and the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 3 p.m. in the same location. All interested students, faculty, and staff are invited to attend. 0 Manuscript Contest The Manuscript Society would like to remind all of the writers at Wilkes University to submit your best work to the secretary of the English Department for competition in the first annual Writing Contest. Each winner in the four categories (Fiction, Poetry, Drama, and Essay) will receive $25 and noted publication jn the in the 1991-92 Manuscript. Submissions will be accepted until Friday, January 31st. Non-winning entries will still be considered for publication in the Manuscript. Winners will be notified by February 10th. 0 ° For Sale Used Personal Com purer equipment for sale. If interested, contact Peter Bailey in the Wilkes Small Business Devdopment Center at extension 4339. 0 Snowball Gala Tickets are on sale now for the Snowball Gala at Genetti's on Friday, February 7th, with cocktails from 6:30 to 7: 30, dinner from 7:30 to 9, and dancing until 1 a.m. Tickets are $10 per person and $15 per couple. They can be purchased from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Stark Lobby and from 4:30 to 6:30 in the cafeteria. Hurry, seating is limited!!! JAN.30,1992 released, but why quibble?). The Flash, Superboy and classic Superman were seen with regularity on the small screen. Comic books have once again become a big business. DC (Detective Comics) stunned the nation with a popular call-in campaign to kill off the beloved Boy Wonder, Robin. And if you don't think that comics are a part of today's heroic culture,.check January's "Alpha Flight" comics. In order to heighten awareness in AIDS, the editors ml)de one of the heroes in the team disclose his homosexuality. ° Concert Wilkes faculty member Mary Hannigan, flutist, and guest pianist Genevieve Lee will perform a free public concert on Wednesday, February 5th at 8:15 p.m. in the CPA. The program will include works by nineteenth and twentieth century composers. For further information contact extension 4420. 0 Social Crisis Lecture Series The Social Crisis Lecture Series, sponsored by the Division of Graduate Affairs and Continuing Education will resume with the tenth lecture topic, "Rethinking the Past: Revisioning the Future," on February 13th through April 9th from 7: 15 to 9 p.m. in . Marts room 214. For more information contact extension 4462. ° Fredrick Douglass Wilkes is sponsoring actor Fred Morsell in "Presenting Mr. Fredrick Douglass," a theatrical portrayal of the 19th century abolitionist in the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts tonight at 8 p.m. Admission is free and the public is invited to attend. 0 Engineering Expo The Department of Engineering ha!'i scheduled their annual expo for Tuesday, February 21st from 9 a,.m. to 3 p.m. in Stark Learning Center. Students from area school districts are invited to attend this day of exhibits, displays, and lectures. For further information contact extension 4827. PAGE 9 With all due respect, this gives a new meaning to coming out of the ;:loset. Thirdly, depressingly enough, JFK and Elvis are dead. So are MLK, Jim Morrison and Marilyn ~vlonroe. But those of us in the 90's search for heroes have decided to bring them back to life. TV's Incredible Hulk Bill Bixby hosted two live programs having the temerity to claim that the King might still be among the living. We watched those programs out of some morbid fascination to se~ whether proof existed that the King still walks among his disciples. And all of thi s talk of finally getting a handle on who is responsible for the death of JFK. Yes, we would love to know if the CIA or Lyndon Johnson are responsible for his death, but most of those people are dead. Let these people rest in peace. Next, the American public would rather watch Schwartzenegger or Stallone shoot-up or punch-out entire nations rather than watch quality entertainment. The Oscar winners get no box office. And how many times will they (ESPN, CBS, etc ...) tell us the story? How else can we stress our point? President George Herbert Walker B ush, the mush mouth in the White House, pulled our country into a WAR. AWAR!! Bush said "go" because he wanted to be a hero. We went because we wanted to be a hero. America supported this war because we wanted heroes. So what's the point? Maybe we should stop looking outside for our heroes. Heroes are an important part of the human psyche. We need th~m. But why do we have to appoint strangers to do the job? . Ya see, If you appoint others to carry the banner of being a hero, you're eventually going to be let down (see Johnson, Magic). What we're trying to say is, be your own hero. Also , this past weekend we endured two-and-a-half hours of mindless droning on the topic of football (a fave of ours). This was even before the game started. Why? Because it was Super Sunday, a national holiday set aside for hero worship. We love football, but who cares that Chip "Snuffy" Lohmiller found the shoe he kicked with in--eollege, upon his return to the MetroDome? Prep Plus'" For die MCAT: The Best _ Medical Insurance No one can guarantee your acceptance to medical school. 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TAKE ADVANTAGE OF VACATION TIME TO BEGIN YOUR REVIEW ! ! FOR FURTHER INFO, CALL IMMEDIATELY: 717/3~2-:-1100 �JAN.30,1992 PAGE 10 THE BEACON Injuries and frustration mount on mat By J.R. RUPP Beacon Sports Editor . Frustrating! This sums up head wrestling coach, John Reese's reaction to the season so far. It seems that this year's squad is literally held togethe.,r by a big band-aid. Reese and his wrestlers have had to deal with injuries suffered both on and off the mat. Wrestling~related injuries, a car accident and surgery have hampered efforts to put together a solid team to put on the mat night after night. Reese hopes to get back a few people by the end of the year to solidify a team. Dave Bonomo (134 lb.) is looked upon as the leader on this year's squad. "Dave has really done a great job among all the distractions this year," Reese said. "He has been a solid performer." Wilkes (8-5) has had an up and down year to this point. Besides Bonomo's strong effort, Mike Evans and Eric Feese have led the way with eight wins each. Reese also stated that Aaron Tufankjian is turning in a strong season in both the 177 lb. and 190 lb. classes. The Colonels are 5-3 so far this season at the Marts Center. The Colonels have recorded wins over Coppin State (41-3), Carson-Newman (40-5), Manhattan (45-3), Ithaca (26-12) and Hofstra (24-15). Wilkes' home losses were at the hands of Central Connecticut State, Navy and Boston University. On the road, the Colonels are 3-2. They have recorded wins over Kutzown, Morgan State and Delaware State and have come up on the short end to Rider and Syracuse. The Colonels have not had a losing season since 1955. They will be involved in a big home tri-match against Rutgers and Army this Saturday at noon. FRUSTRATING- Wilkes grapplers began the season on a frustrating note . SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS WHO NEED M NEY F R C LLEGE Every student is eligible for some type of financial aid regardless of grades or parental income. COMPREHENSIVE DATABASE: Our data base of over 200,000 listings of scholarships and grants represent over $10 billion in private sector financial aid. MANY AWARDS: Scholarships are available to students based on their career plans, family heritage and academic interests. UNIQUE RESEARCH: Our research department has located many scholarships inGluding awards for newspaper carriers, grocery clerks, cheerleaders and non-smokers. ·RESULTS GUARANTEED. CALL ANYTIME FOR A FREE BROCHURE (800) 283-8600 Ext. code here , 1 I ". I ' • -. , •:. I I • • , # t �THE BEACON JAN.30,1992 PAGE 11 Wilkes grad makes the grade in the Pros By JASON EIKE Beacon Staff Writer It's not too unusual for young people to dream about what they want to be when they grow up. We all can remember fantasizing about becoming a doctor or a nurse or a movie star. Some of us even dreamed about being a professional baseball or football player. Well for Craig Stevens, this dream has become reality. Stevens, who recently received his Bachelors Degree in biology, became the first Wilkes graduate to be draftted into professional football. On December 21, 1991 £tevens was signed by the Las Vegas Aces of the newly-formed Professional Spring Football League. Stevens received his notice about two weeks after he had a preliminary tryout for the new league. The tryout was attended by 400 players, including such talent as: Major Harris-QB West Virginia, Chip Furgeson-QB Florida State, Stacy Simmon-a former University of Florida graduate and a former player with the NFL Colts, Lorenzo Hampton and Tony Davenport of the Dolphins and Charlie Brown of the Redskins. Stevens will report to training camp in Phoniex along with 85 other players. Although he has made the biggest cut, each club will make a final cut from 85 to 50. Stevens reported to camp on January 27. Craig will be paid if he makes the final cut. The minimum that Steven's could earn is $30,000 a year with a maximum earning potential of up to $100,000. The PSFL will hold its first regular season game on February 29th. There are a total of 12 teams in the league .. The road that Stevens has traveled to reach this goal started after his graduation from Pottsville High School. Stevens decided to go to Wilkes, and instantly established himself a force on the football field. The league championship game will be played in "America's Red, White, and Blue Bowl," on July 4th weekend. His hard work and determination culmi nated in his j unior and senior year. As a junior, Craig received several honors. He broke the Wilkes single-game scoring record and became Wilkes' offe nsive player-of-the-year, leading all receivers. In addition, Craig was named an Honorable Mention to the Pizza Hut All American Football Team, and was named to the 2nd team MAC. As a senior, Stevens came in as a pre-season All American hopeful and again was Wilkes' leading receiver. He made first-team MAC and again received Pizza Hut Honorable Mention honors. Craig went on to play football for two semi-pro teams, the Scranton/Wilkes Barre Eagles, and the Scranton/Wilkes Barre Stallions. With the Eagles, Stevens caught 33 passes for a league-high 811 yards and nine touchdowns. He finished second in balloting for Rookie-of-the-Year honors. Stevens will be atten ding the Pe nn sylva nia Co llege of Straig ht Chiropractic Medicine in Septembe,. ,wIB]D)NIBSlD)A 1f N[CG]H[1f ]P(IBSUJLTS WOMEN King's College-74 Wilkes University-68 _ MEN King's College-80 Wilkes University-54 Football team honors members Wilkes-Barre--The Wilkes University football team recently handed out its awards for the 1991 season. Those who earned honors were Steve Endres-Offensive MVP, Larry Trakes-Defensive MVP, Jake Cole-Craig Piatt Award (Outstanding Freshman), and Joe Enders-Special Team MVP. Also, named co-captains for the 1992 season were Jason Langdon and Mike McCree. Endres, a 6' 1", sophmore from Palmerton, Pa., shared the offensive MVP award as a freshmen. This past year he caught 45 passes for 553 yards and was named a second team MAC All-Star. For his career, Endres has 83 catches (seventh all-time at Wilkes) for 1058 yards and four TD's. Trakes, a 5'11 ", sophmore from Frackville, Pa., was fifth on the team in tackles with 58 from his linebacker position. He also recovered three fumbles and tied for the team lead in sacks with six. Cole, a 6'0", freshman from Kulpmont, Pa., was third on the team in tackles with 72 and had a team high four fumble recoveries as a linebacker. The Piatt Outstanding Freshman A ward is named for former Wilkes player, Craig Piatt, who was killed in a car accident in 1989. Enders, a 5'11", freshman from Millersburg, Pa., earned honorable mention MAC All-Star honors as a punter for the Colonels. Kicking 70 times in '91, Enders averaged 35.6 yards a kick and did'nt have any kicks blocked. Named as co-captains for the 1992 season were Jason Langdon from Milton, New Jersey, a starting offensive lineman; and Mike McCree from West Orange, New Jersey, a starting linebacker. LAST CHANCE TO SIGN UP FOR SENIOR PICTURES IS FRIDAY, JANUARY 31 FROM11 A.M. TO 1 P.M. IN STARK LOBBY. SITTING FOR SENIOR PICTURES IS FEBRUARY 3 TO FEBRUARY6 IN MARTS ROOM 203. �' IN SPORTS: Football team honors the best of 1991. ALSO: Grapplers' injuries are the key to a frustrating start. Consistency key for By MISSIE CHINCHAR Beacon Staff Writer Consistancy. That is the essential element to team work. However, head men's basketball coach Ron Rainey says that this essential element is missing from hi s team, and with a young team , consistancy is a necessity for success The Colonels, who curreently stand at 4-11 (0-4 in the MAC Northeast), defeated a tough Elizabethtown team on Monday night 74-64. The team got solid play from senior center Jeff Patackis off the bench. Patackis scored a career high 16 points and pulled down five rebounds to lead the way. But, it was not only the play of Patackis that led them to victory. Rainey said, "our team played a solid 40 minute ballgame which is what we needed to aenerate the win " On the seaso~, junior Joe Natale leads i:, Colonels average. He is also averaging 8 rebounds per game. John Harlan is right behind him with an 11.4 point per game average. There has been several different rotations with new faces moving in and out of the starting line up this year in order to find the right combination. Senior point guard Jeff Gregory has had Lo shoulder the leader position on the team. Gregory is backed up by a promisi ng Rob Watkins. Watkins, a freshman, has seen quality playing time this season. As an outsider looking in, it is easy to see what the Colonels need and consistancy is the key. With the balanced components of this team, victories should not be few and far between. The Colonels take to the hardwood S~turd~y against Delaware Valley. Tip-off 1s set for 7:30 at the Marts Center. The Colonels also go on the road for a Chct"~CJiClT z;n ~di~g B BOB SIMMO NS Y . . Beacon Asszstant Sports Editor While most people were getting ready for their Thanksgiving Holiday the Lady Colonels Basketball team was preparing for their weekend tournament at Franklin and Marshall. The Lady Colonels opened up with nationally ranked (9th) Divi sion III Carnegie-Mellon. Despite Missie Chinchar's 21 points Wilkes fell 69-55. The next day the Lady Colonels rebounded against Misericordia. Leading Wilkes to the victory was Krista Zoka with 22 points and 16 rebounds. The win was good for a third place finish in the tourney. Two days later the Lady Colonels were on the road again at Lycoming. Despite the scoring effort of Chinchar and Zoka, both with 16, the Lady Colonels came up on the short end of a 69-57 score. On December 5 Wilkes returned home to face FDU-Madison. Chinchar led the way with 21 points while Deb Erdner corraled 11 boards to give the Lady Colonels a 68-42 win. The next test for Wilkes was the Scranton Tournament. Wilkes opened, against 16th ranked Muskingum. Leading the Lady <;:olonels was Zoka with 17 points. However, the effort came up short once again as they fell 86-69. The Lady Colonels faced Allentown College in the consolation game and recorded a 61-53 win. Baptist Bible was the next foe that Wilkes would face. Chinchar had the hot hand as she netted 18 points and grabbed nine boards as Wilkes coasted to a 91-52 win . After Christmas break the Lady Colonels returned to action in an overtime thriller against Marywood. Denise Carson tossed in 15 -points while Chinchar added 17 points and 15 boards for a 77-71 win. LEADER- Senior Joe Natale leads the Colonels in scoring. Lady Colonels Wilkes squared. off against th~ir thud nat10nally ranked opponent, Moravian , and th,~ Greyhound s spnnted past the Lady Colonels 103-65. Carson was the only bright spot for Wi~es as she netted 17 points. Messiah College was the next opponent for Wilkes. Mary Scicchitano poured on 18 points, but it was on the short end of a 79-69 loss. Dickinson came to the Marts Center as Wilkes' next opponemt. The Lady Colonels turned in an all around team effort enroute to a 72-61 win. Wilkes made it back to back wi ns with a 68-56 road win at Albright. Chinchar led the way with 21, while Carson chipped in with 18. Last Saturday Wilkes played host to from Juniata. However, Juniata ended Wilkes' four game home winning streak with a 76-63 win . Monday the Lady Colonels traveled to Elizabethtown College. Chinchar grabbed 16 boards and contributed 16 points in a 88-59 loss. Erdner also added 16 points while Scicchitano chipped in with 10. Leading the Lady Colonels throu gh all of this is coach Karen Haag. Coach Haag feels her team has come a long way with the system she is using and that the team is playing hard together. "We have faced much adversity so far this season with the small number of players we have, but we are playing respectfully and the morale of the team is super," said Haag. When you look for a leader on the Lady Colonels it's hard to single one person out. "We have many leaders on the court and they all show it in the different things they do," said Haag. The blunt of the Lady Colonels scoring attack is coming from Chinchar. "She is an exceptional athlete who rebounds the ball very well," said Haag. Haag added, "Missie is all for the team and that is how all the play~rs are. We are very team oriented. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon Newspaper Collection, 1947-present Description An account of the resource <p>This is Wilkes University's <em>Beacon</em> Newspaper collection, 1947-present. We also have digitized copies of the <em>Beacon's</em> predecessors, <em>The Bucknell Bison Stampede</em>, 1934-1935 and <em>The Bucknell Beacon</em>, 1936-1947 June. It should be noted that Wilkes University does not have a complete set of issues for the Bucknell Bison Stampede and Bucknell Beacon. For researchers who are interested in seeing the complete issues for these publications, please contact <a href="https://researchbysubject.bucknell.edu/scua">Bucknell University's Special Collections Department</a>.</p> <p></p> <p>Missing Issues:</p> <p>1947 August 8th<br />1947 September 5th<br />1947 October 3rd<br />1947 October 17th<br />1947 October 31st<br />1947 November 21st<br />1947 December 19th<br />1948 September 9th<br />1950 April 28th<br />1953 April 10th<br />1962 February 2nd</p> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Beacon staff is comprised of Wilkes University students who are advised by a full-time faculty member of the Communication Studies Department. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1934-present Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright of the Wilkes Beacons is retained by Wilkes University. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Professor Emeritus Harold Cox digitized the collection from 1934-1970 and created a <a href="https://beaconarchives2.wilkes.edu/">legacy website</a>. Digital Archives student John Jenkins digitized the collection from 1970-present. Special thanks goes to Communication Studies Professor Dr. Kalen Churcher, Editor-in-Chief Kirsten Peters, Beacon staff member, Emily Cherkauskas, and other Beacon staff for their help in acquiring digitized copies of the Beacons from 2006 onward. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon 1992 January 20th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1992 January 20 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/f6d0754cc5028913596474b2317a9663.pdf 2a3b3764b2568b7f4969bd1fa3a0875e PDF Text Text IN NEWS: Wilkes IABC chapter to host Career Fair_.__ ~___ IN FEATURES: Former Wilkes graduate 'displays' his talent. eacon . Volume 44, No. 12 WILKES UNIVERSITY'S \VEEKLY February 6, 1992 asey slashes ---Wl■lllllllllllllJifll ducation funds Governor Robert Casey pped a bombshell on her education yesterday moon as he unveiled a .I-billion state budget that luded shockingly dramatic ts in education and human ices. The proposal would cut 5 percent from higher ucat ion statewide. cnns ylvania's 14 state-ow ned un iversities, including Pen n State, the University of Pittsburgh, and Temple, would receive only $359.8 million in state aid. Funding for private state-aided colleges and universities, like Wilkes, would be eliminated, saving $76 million dollars in the first year. Casey justified these drastic cuts by claiming that the state cannot afford to be overwhelmed by deficits. See Budget, p. 2 reiseth heads ven forum CHRISTINE CARDELLO on Advertising Editor Approximately 50 members of Wilkes University staff, ulty and students attended an open forum hosted by Diversity President Christopher Breiseth and a panel of administrators on Februa1y 4, in SLC 101. The forum designed to answer any questions and concerns that y have arisen from the president's "State of the ni_ve_rsi_ty_"_a_ddr_e_ss"""g.._i_v_en_o_n_T_h_u_r_sd_a_y~,_J_a_nu_ar""""7'y=2=7=.==·===i ::111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111u111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 Wilkes Today underway By MISSY MARGIS Beacon News Editor n up!• President Breiseth addresses public Members of the panel included Dr. Harold Cox, · an of the Faculty Affairs Council; Dr. Wagiha !or, President of the Faculty Association; Dr. Michael on, Vice-President of Academic Development; Paul op, Vice-President of Business and Auxiliary Affairs; Robert Heaman, Executive Assistant to the President; mas Hadzor, Vice-President of Development and eth Broadt, Member of the Faculty Affairs Council tSubcomittee. See p.3, Forum Every Wilkes student, alumnus, employee and vendor is part of the new Wilkes Today campaign. The role they play is that of salesperson of Wilkes University. This new campaign isn't about fund-raising, but rather enrollment raising. After Wilkes experienced a decrease in enrollment this year, Wilkes Trustee Cliff Melberger came up with the concept for Wilkes Today. "Wilkes Tomorrow gave = us the money for endowment, i for building and for the i future," Mel berger said. ~ "Wilkes Today is to recruit students so we thrive today." Wilkes Today is a sponsorship program which every one who has a tie to the university is to sponsor at least one student. The student is encouraged to fill out an application and visit the school's admissions office. After applying, the sponsor is kept informed about the student's application. Class _presidents, resident's assistants, and other campus leaders met recently to kick-off the campaign on campus. Students were assigned to various regions, mostly their hometowns. When they are in their region they are to encourage at minimum one student to at least apply to Wilkes Junior class presiden t Gene Consylea feels this is a good idea. "The meetings we have had generated a lot of interest within the student body. Students seemed anxious to sell their school." According to Emory G uffrovich , Dean of Admissions, this idea has always existed at Wilkes but now it is being fully developed. "The best people to promote a university are the satisfied students and alumni." Guffrovich added that some schools, Penn State for example, use this type of recruiting. �PAGE FEU. 6, 1992 2 Budget, Cont. from p. 1 "Pennsylvania can no longer afford automatic boxcar increases in education or human services no matter how compelling the case may be," Casey said. What do these cutbacks mean to a small, private university like Wilkes? It means that we're all going to have to pull together to ensure that these cuts will not have Dr. Christopher N. Breiseth According to Wilkes President Dr. Christopher Breiseth, the most important factor is the spirit of community which has continued to pervade Wilkes throughout the school year. "We're all facing budget problems," Breiseth stated, " and my concern is for all Although Governor Case, believes his budget propo was done with "sensitivi~ compassion, and comm11 sense," it is definite thM higher education will ~ facing some tough times in di future. sectors of education. We going to have to w together to make sure these cuts do not adve affect the quality education." ;~~r-:·:::.·_·__ ..:· _.::· y·:::· =•·~..u::::: ...-...-::::..;;:,;_:_._:_:;:';';:;";ffffi~..t. .%.'%:-»:x::X:~x~_;.{(W;..;x.:~~::-:❖;?:-:~l:-:-:~•~~~•:-.:~.-:❖:-:.:.;.;.;:.~-:-:.:-:-:-:.:.::.~: . ❖~=-=·=•--.:.:•••-,,..w ~~::;;;;-·······1 Students' works on Government i display at expo Cont. from p. 1 and adverse affect on the university. : !Nursing departmen :! to hold conference 11:: :By CHRISTINA CLINE Metallography, Ceramics, . . . community that either they ♦ Beacon Staff Writer Photolithography Process, ~he Wilkes Um~ersity like or don't like. ♦ Microelectronic devices, H Nursmg Department will host Winter weekend regi- : The Wilkes _Dniyersi!Y Electr<?n Microscopy_, Thin a _confert:nce focusi~g ,?n " stration forms will be ♦ department of engmeenng will and Thick film processmg and ;:I Di_fferentiated Practice on accepted directly after the ♦ hold their annual "Engineering video shows. WF~day, February 14,_ from forum in the SLC lobby from : Expo" on February 21 from 9 "All the displays h~ve 1x?en ll 8 .30 a.m. to 4 p.m. ID _the 11 :00 a.m. to noon, only. ♦ a.m. to 4:30 p.m. worked on by our engmeenng rn Marts Center. ~ursmg The first 32 teams to turn in ♦ The school of Science and students," said Kalim. M~du~ators and executives are forms will participate. : Engineering in conjunction _According to Kalim~ :\;; mv_Ited. to attend with a ♦ with National Engineers Week without the students rn registration fee of $10. There will be a Winter : (February 17 to 21), will hold enthusiasm and help the event [[ Weekend captains meeting ♦ this expo for the recruitment would not be as successful as iif on Thursday, February 13, : of potential students from area it has been in the past. li!:l JoEllen Koe_rner and time and place of the meeting ♦ high schools. Schools from Allentown, rn Sandra Bunkers will serve as will be announced at a later : "The program_ has been New Jersey, Strouds?urg as speakers for Jh~ conferen~e time. ♦ very successful m the past well as schools ID the ml~ad part1c1pants 10 ♦ four years. We've had up to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre area Ill d!scuss~ons co1:1ce~ning The SG constitution was: 300 students visit the will attend the Expo that day. !!i: d1_ff~rent1ated practice ID the brought forth for changes to ♦ department," said Dr. Perwez A lu~cheon fro~ 1 to 2 ll climcal area. be made. By a majorit_y vote: Kal_im, . Chair of the P-1?· wi~l be_ proyided by [j!:[\ . the changes were activated ♦ Engmeenng Expo. Wi~kes rn Pickenng Hall. JI Koerner 1s currently the by the SG body. Copies of ♦ The engineering shows Gmded t~urs of the Il Vice President for Patient the _new ':onstitution ~ill be: presen~ed in the l!niversity department will also take place ;; servi~es. at Sioux Valley available m the SG office all ♦ labs will be: Robotics, CAD, throughout the day. @Hospital m south Dakota and week. !iiJ!a. D<?ctoral _student at the • g Fieldmg Institute. She also !@holds a certificate from the !!;university of Pennsylvania Mand degrees from south :f:lDakota State University , MMount Marty, and the Sioux l!Valley Hospital school of A good foundation is important for a !llNursing. successful career. Ill Iii t NAVY NURSE CORPS. WE WANT TO START YOU ON YOUR WAY. That's where the Navy Nurse Corps can help. The Navy provides financial assistance to meet tuition costs of bachelor and advanced nursing degrees. This sets you on your way to a successful career in the Navy and tomorrow's high-tech world. Navy nurses experience the finest in personal, professional and financial rewards including comparable pay, 30 days paid vacation earned each year, and worldwide travel. If your choice is to move up and out in the world, we invite you to consider the Navy Nurse Corps. Author of several articles i!ij!i ncluding "Integrating 1!r differentiated Practice Into !::! Shared Governance," and !:l! "Building on Differentiated [! practice: the Sioux Valley l! Hospi tal Experience." HMC AMMERMAN AND LT PAR!'{ELL WILL BE ON CAMPUS OR CALL 1-800-692-7818 FOR MORE INFORMATION. NAVY NURSE r~ and the Navy. Speed Ahead. Koerner has received numerous awards and granis for her service, including the Distinguished Lectureship A ward from the Sigma Thell Tau, International. Sandra currently an Assistant Professor of Nursing at Augustana College in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. She attended the Gestalt Institute of the Twin Cities ia Minneapolis, Minnesota fora post-graduate training program. In addition to holding a master's degree from South Dakota State U r.iversity and a bachelor's degree from Augustana College, both in nursing. Ms. Bunkers also attended the Presentation School of Nursing in Sioux Falls. She has presented more than 30 workshops on vari aspects of nursing and, · 1991, established a priva practice, Health Connecti She has authored o co-authored articles whi have appeared in "Nursin Administration Quarterly, "Clinical Nurse Specialist, "Journal of Nursin Administration," and "Jo of Nursing Education." N 0 he r n f Stavu 990 1 aas Exe war Hai lphi ai y s, ure. l Ex chni~ nt i f pro is thl d an ee wh rk," c aut, C try De1 Stavir unity to s ternship s career f ed by the ciation c a ities to and the step tc ristin e of Wil �FEB. 6, 1992 PAGE3 lumnus makes donation i ■ Che mi Stry DepartID eIl t _·• Forum ,hcont.fromtp.1 < Due to t e presen are made "every position and '.; recession, many people are line will be looked at carefully - ~~;c;:~~r;;~t :~~~~ur;u~: . .------------..... r• ~~~s1~~~~~~~ involved will be and JOb positions. Tenure will not be affected Dr, Cox tried to alleviate because that would be unfair to faculty members. pesticides in foods a~d the · ·• .• •. ~nayll conhc1_egrhnserby ~d~~!t\~a~ "It is someting that staff environment, according to members have worked long Faut. His methods will be I institutions are having used by the EPA and FDA. / financial difficulties and in and hard to accomplish," "Some of the money will t order to overcome the Lennon said. be used to purchase small •·• problem we must try different Another concern that was equipment, but we want to directions and gain new voiced was campus allow interest to gather on the understandings of each leadership. Dr. Heaman rest of the money so major other." suggested that individuals pieces can eventually be The administration is trying who weren't in academic roles purchased," said Faut. to prepare a preliminary felt that they were left out of Upon receiving this award, budget and come to a leadership considerations. He Stavinsky was given the consensus on such issues as reminded everyone that opportunity to donate tuition increases, salaries and "leadership was not vertical or money to the school of job positions. Breiseth hierarchical , but horizontal. choice. He is the first pointed out that the university Everyone should be made to to make a donation of is trying to keep tuition at an feel important to the department. affordable level so that institutions. "Stan is one of a large enrollment is not inhibited. number of outstanding Wilkes Early decisions indicate that graduates, added Faut. "This the budget will provide level The university will be goes to show that our students one funding in all areas with looking toward alumni to do well and can excel in their no level two or special make strong contributions toward it's financial stability. careers." requests being considered. Hadzor suggested that alumni have been ignored in the past Faculty positions may be a nd it is important to ab~orbed as people enter concentrate on them for the retirem~nt and positions may future of the un iversity. be redefmed rather than hiring new faculty that the university "We have only reached 64 may not need. percent of our $800,000 goal for the annual fund this year. encouraged to attend. Breiseth believes that "if the · We set the goals based on "Don't wait until your a university focuses its potential of giving, not senior to start looking. objectives and holds their own expectations. The recession Internship positions fill up they will become identified as may have a lot to do with this fast and the fair will supply an a higher quality education problem," said Hadzor. opportunity to get one," said institution in as little as five The next President's Jane Elmes-Crahall, IABC years." meeting is on February .17, at advisor. Dr. Lennon assured the his house, where he will meet faculty that if these decisions with student leaders. ~~at~~fa~h:r~tt~ui~:~~tn~s~ · ·• · rs sist ng TheChemistry Department ently received a $5,000 nation from alumni, Dr. ley Stavinsky. Stavinsky the 1990 recipient of the to Haas Award for hnical Excellence. The award is given by the hm & Haas Company of iladelphia, a chemical mpany specializing in ·culture. The award for cchnical Excellence honors ique technical contributions gnificant in the overall cess of programs at Rohm Haas. "This is the highest award ented annually to the ployee who has done the st work," commented Dr. en Faut, Chairman of the Oiemistry Department. Dr. Stavinsky developed 11 Dr. Owen Faut s· ABC Career Fair set Organizations attending the fair include Wilkes -Barre Commu nication and General Hospital, First Valley iness students will have an Bank of Lehigh Valley, The rtunity to search for jobs Citizen's Voice, WVIA radio, internships at the third ual career fair, which is nsored by the International ociation of Business V an p ec ed The fair will be held in umors on February 14, from 30 to 3:30 p.m. w II IABC would like to offer dent s as many rtunities to get jobs as ible and the career fair is elpful step towards that," d Christine Cardello, ident of Wilkes' chapter IABC. Graduating seniors interested in securing a job interview are advised to bring copies of their resumes and some writing samples as well. In addition to the career fair, IABC is having an open forum for seniors from 11 :30 to 12:30 p.m. in Rumors. Christine Cardello Mike Jupina, director of the NEPA Advertising Club, and Lehigh Valley Bank and WDNH. former Wilkes graduate, will Juniors seeking valuable give advice on how to get a internship experience are career started. .,,,t,.,_~ ~ · ~v 1992 BSN STUDENTS. ~ter the Air Force 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 Air Force medical facility. To apply, you'll need an overall 2.50 GPA. Serve your country while you serve your career. ~ USAF HEALTH PROFESSIONS TOllFREE 1-800-423-USAF �FEB.6,1992 PAGE4 Start brushing up on your Japanese "I have long thought that they (Americans) lack a work ethic to live by the sweat of their brow." "American workers are too preoccupied on Fridays with the corning weekend and cannot throw themselves wholly into their work Mondays as they played too hard Saturdays and Sundays." "... about thirty percent of the workers cannot read." For years now, the United States has been wearing the "We're Number 1" button. "We've won the Cold War." "We're the world's one and only superpower." It seems to me that this eagerness to announce our "victory" to the world can only mean one thing: we're not sure of this "superpowerness" ourselves. It is the true victor who doesn't have to keep reminding everyone that he's number one. These are just a few of the stiff accusations which Japanese Prime Minister Kiichi Miyazawa has been hurling in the face of American workers in the past few weeks. Miyazawa's comments may be harsh, but consider the work ethic of the American people, especially that of college students, and you'll begin to realize that much of what he's saying isn't far from the truth. Although our perception of Japanese culture is often one of "all work and no play," it is alarmingly obvious that Japan has excelled not only in manufacturing and productivity, but also in academics. A Japanese student would be horrified to receive a failing grade in a class and would work ten times as hard to improve his grade, while many American students feel that the sure fire cure for an "F" is a six pack of Coor's Light. Reports from across the nation recounted the anger and outrage Americans felt at being characterized as lazy and illiterate. Well, it's about time!!! How long have we been behind in the "Trade Wars?" How long has there been a gap the size of the Grand Canyon between the intelligence levels of Japanese students and American students? And we're just realizing now that we have to do something about it? Well, if we're not careful, we may soon also realize that we woke up just a little too late. Another alarming contrast is evident in the language barrier which exists between the US and Japan. All Japanese students are required to learn English as part of their curriculum, but how many college students can speak any Japanese beyond "Toyota" and "Sony?" Is it now so "terrible" to say that the Japanese are • 1 better educated than us? The comment which really drives the home is the one concerning the "wee party ethic" we seem to have developed. true that all of the uninhibited partying engage in throughout the weekend seems leave us quite incapacitated come M morning. Just think of how many st you can count in your Monday mo classes with weekend hangovers. How we "wholly throw ourselves into our w on Monday when we can't even make it the bed to the shower? Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying Americans are doomed and that we eventually have to succumb to the leade of Japan. As a matter of fact, it's just q the opposite. The United States has all of technology and potential to surpass accomplishments of the Japanese, but we, the future leaders of this nation, must leam use it. Otherwise, you might just be r this editorial in Japanese in a few years. Ka Yes, with his I m· Editor's note: We're still waiting to from you! Please address all com suggestions, and questions to "B Editor," Hollenback Hall, 2nd floor. Join in celebrating 'Black History Month' The month of February is a special month for all African Americans. It has been designated as Black History Month. Many of you may not know this fact. Let me tell you a short story. In history, we learned that there were people originating from Africa who were forcefully taken from their motherland to a new nation. This nation was soon to be America. These African people became the property of the European Americans, who had already been in the new nation for some time. Both nationalities spoke different languages, therefore, they did not understand the cultural identities of one another. The African people were treated cruelly by the European Americans, as well as having to deal with being called harsh names. One of the first names used was "Savages." That name didn't seem to fit the so-called character of the Africans, so the name was changed to "Niggers." This name according to European Americans suited the African people just fine. At this point in history "Nigger" meant stupid and ignorant. Yes, and Africans were just that, not having been given the opportunity of an American education. "Nigger" seemed to work. Years passed, slavery was abolished, and Africans began to learn to read and write the language of the European Americans. Africans now knew that the name "Nigger" was not an appropriate title for them as a people. So the next term, "Colored," was tagged on the Africans as a whole. This term lasted for many, many years, up until the 60's as a matter of fact. Many European Americans thought that was a "nice" name to say. Africans always realized that they were not "colored," like a cartoon character in a comic book. But, "colored" was certainly better than "nigger." Again began the search for a better label. "Negro." Just right. After all, said some highly sophisticated and ooucated person, the definition distinctly describes the African people's physical features. . During the 60's, with the Civil Rights Movement, Martin Luther King's "I Have A Dream" speech, the Olympics, Malcolm X, Ang Davis, and many others, Africans found themsel being referred to as "Black" instead of "Negro." · That was okay. It didn't hurt anyone and wasn used derogatorily. Africans had found a place of own and felt that they were a part of this rising nation. "Black" was a name we could live with. In the year 1991, Africans have found a new label, II should I say someone found it for us. One that enab us to recapture our heritage, culture, history, and fullllt Ta-dab! "Blacks" are now "African-Americans." Is this a positive step for Africans as a people? S might think so. But, isn't it time for "blacks" to make some gains other than just fancy name changes? Still and all, celebrate the dreams African-Americans nationwide. Let us, together, no matter celebrate Black History Month. JA CH SE J �FEB. 6, 1992 PAGES Do you think Mike Tyson will be found guilty of rape? Why or why not? Karyn Abramson Sophomore Yes, because he's been caught with his hands behind his back many other times. Paul Stuart Senior No, because if Kennedy can be found not guilty, then why can't Tyson? Derek Buffington and Neil Rogers Sophomores No, because she just wants money. The Bea,c,on Wilkes University's Weekly VOL. 44 NO. 12 FEBRUARY 6, 1992 Bill Terrell Senior Yes, because due to the evidence against him I feel that there is no reasonable doubt to find him innocent. OH,WHATA FEEUNe,, .. °RWOTA, Raud as II First Class ,uwspaper willo oru man: of distinctio11 by t1u Auociaud Colkgiate Pnss 1991-92 EDITORIAL STAFF ANDREA SILVI EDITOR -IN-CHIEF BONNEE BREESE --- MANAGING EDITOR MARLENE MANGAN --- NEWS CO-EDITOR MELISSA MARGIS --- NEWS CO-EDITOR BRIAN MALINA --- FEATURE EDITOR JARROD NORTON---ASSISTANT FEATURE EDITOR J. R. RUPP --- SPORTS EDITOR BOB SIMMONS -ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR JEAN NEPA --- COPY EDITOR SAMANTHA IRESON -PHOTO EDITOR CHRISTINE CARDELLO --- ADVERTISING MANAGER MR. TOM MORAN ---ADVISOR AAM,, PO lw'OlJ tUIOW 1J.4! WORse nUMG ABOUT 6ROWIN6 OW 7 PUBLICATION GUIDE (1991-92) SEPT 12, 19, 26; OCT 3, 10, 24, 31; NOV 7, 14, 21; DEC 5 JAN 30; FEB 6, 13, 20; MAR 5, 12, 19, 26; APR 2, 9, 30 EDITORIAL POLICY THEEDITORIAL REPRESENTS THE COLLECTIVE VIEW OF THE BEA CON EDITORIAL STAFF. ALL OTHER VIEWS ARE THOSE OF THE L\DIVIDUAL WRITER. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ARE WELCOMED PROVIDED THEY ARE NO LONGER THAN 500 WORDS. LETTERS EX CEEDING Tms LENGTH MAy BE EDITED OR REJECTED ON TERM OF SPACE. ALL LETTERS MUST BE SIGNED, BUT NAMES MAY B WITHHELD. IDDRESS - nm FLOOR HOLLENBACK HALL, WILKES-BARRE, p HONE- 824-4651 EXT. 2962 I SE~TENC~ "10CJ TO 30 P~SINA~ INVISIBLE BOX, NO,.WHAT IS IT? �FEB. 6, 1992 PAGE6 Kids will be kids: Really Rosi BY DANETTE SEVRIN Beacon Staff Writer There is an old saying that "if you are to have fun and enjoy life, see things through the eyes of a child." Members of the Wilkes University community will have the perfect opportunity to enjoy themselves when "Really Rosie," a fantasy-filled children's musical by Maurice Sendak, will be presented at the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center at 7:00p p.m., Friday and Saturday, February 14-15. Sendak will be remembered for the children's story "Where the Wild Things Are." Really Rosie is being directed and choreographed by Gail P. Stone , a senior theatre major from Syracuse, N.Y. Stone is known for her successful production of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," which was presented two years ago. Eight-year-old Rosie is the key figure in the current play. It is through her vivid imagination that she can transport herself and her friends, out of the haunting streets of Brooklyn and into a fantasy of true happiness. It is on a hot summer July day that Rosie and her pals, Pierre, Kathy, Alligator, Johnny, and Chicken Soup created truly wacky jungle scenes, Hollywood picture shows and scary ghost stories to pass away the day. Tickets for the performances are $2 for the general public, and $1 for Wilkes University and Kings College students. There also will be matinee shows for schools and childcare programs, which are schedualed Wednesday, February 12th through Friday, February 14th. For futher information, please contact the Dorthy Dickson Darte Center at 824-4651, Ext. 4540. Can you Guido & Luigi --the incognito columnists Luigi: Gweed! Look at all the wonderful questions we've received! All two of them. Guido: I guess that means that our campus soul mates are a lot less confused than we thought they were. L: That just means they're less confused than we are. RING AROUND THE CAST-"Really Rosie" to debut in area 'sea' the answer? G: Oh well, anyway ... shoot. L: What?! My God! Where? What? Who? You trust me with a gun?! Run for your lives!!!! G: I meant, what's the first question? L: Well, why didn't you just say that? You really know how to confuse a person. G: The question. L: "Why do fish live in the sea?" G: Because it's a lot more comfortable than the B flat. L: Not "C," sea. S-E-A. Like, the ocean. G: Oh well, now I have to look at it seriously, this requires thought. L: I can see the smoke. G: Is that "s-e-a" or "s-e-e"? L: I think you're avoiding the question. G: Fish live in the sea because it is the most esthetically beautiful and profound place to inhabit, and traditionally associated with literary images of life, death, love, and the ongoing presence of man. The sea also has a certain mystique about it, being that man knows more about the moon than about his own ocean, and [ for one, would not like a sperm whale bedding down in my backyard. L: Are you finished? G: No, I've just goll started. Next question. L: Can you please exp! something to me? G: What? L: All those big words y Just used. G: Well-- are you picking my answer? L: Definitely yes. G: But--what's wrong 11· See Whales, p ------------------------YES! : STUDENT SERVICES.BOX 2240 26,H OLLYWOOD,FL 33077 Now you C'an haw two of th!' most n:·cognl7,ed and acC't'pted credit cards In the "M>rld .. .Vlsa"'· and MasterCan::l(li) crrdll C'.an::ls..."ln your name ." EVEN IF YOU ARE NEW IN CREDIT or HAVE BEEN TURNED OOWN BEFORE! 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Japan says that certain Americans don't take bankruptcy seriously. They say we think "Now we don't have to pay anything back." Cold, cold. Yes, I know it's cold. But I never promised this would be pretty. If we are going to defeat Japan in the trade war we are going to have to play hard, get dirty, and become really good at the game, yesterday. TOTALLY PAULA -Paula Poundstone rolls into campus February 8 batch of questions strikes one that was concocted while They're right. lhe influence of more than Japan says that the average , if you catch my meaning. intelligence of Americans is lower ~ing to get some intelligent than that of Japan. this semester. You may Our products don't compete They're right. we had an interesting and because they don't have to. This Japan says that American contested debate concerning a products are inferior. applies to most segments of piece Massachusetts real manufacturing, but I'll focus on the They're right. during the Fall 1991 Japan thinks they're going to auto industry because it seems to be . I hope to get that type of win the trade war. enjoying quite a bit of popular ygoing again. They're right. attention. When our cars are being In any event, I have to work outsold and outperformed by the resources I have. Japan i.s...n.Qt lying. They have imports, we don't force US , I refuse to allow a repeat all the facts to back them up. You companies to improve their week. Not in IDY column. can get these facts from our own product. We coddle them by setting reatglass. government. Japan's literacy rate is trade quotas. No, no, NO! Let the I make no claims as to the (the last time I checked) around car companies suffer. Survival of Ii deodorant they use. 99%. Ask any English teacher if the fittest is just as applicable to Be that as it may, thank you the United States' literacy rate is economics as it is to evolution. letter. I'd like to mention anything above 80% and they'll This is analogous to me selling my JOU don't have to be a Wilkes probably laugh at you. The US has TBL Widgets at $30 per unit that 110 send a note to TBL, been scoring consistently lower last for 2 years, and you operating a you have comments or than most other countries in math stand across the street selling your ns for me to answer. and science as well, and it's getting Teriyaki Widgets at $15 per unit to what (hopefully) will be worse, not better. that last for 5 years. Instead of enjoyable edition of The forcing me to improve my widgets, Line. the government says you can only Japan has an entirely different "work ethic" than we do. Japan sell 20 widgets a week. So why apan's cars sell because they views professional failure as worse don't I make worse widgets and sell as big as a tank and you don't than personal failure. Bankruptcy them for $50? Or $ 100? Or $250? stop for gas every twenty can drive a Japanese person to What's to stop me? Why should I •-Japanese car dealer suicide. Failing a course can drive improve my widgets? a Japanese teenager to suicide. This See WIDGETS, p.8 nee the Japan trade rsy seems to be a likel y MAINSTREAM, the national magazine for te ~or generating some Are you we'll have a go at it this Unless you've been Ii ving in for the past month Or SO , undoubtedly heard the ts Japan's officials have laking about the American llxce. These comments are y directed toward the turing sector. And, not 1edly, the workers were a ed with Japan after this . kers claim that Japan is misinformed or lying about They're not. Submitted for among the top national disabled college individuals with disabilities, is conducting its 3rd annual search for the Best and Brightest outstanding disabled college graduates of 1992. If you or someone you know excels academically, is a leader, an advocate, involved in their community, and will graduate between July 1, 1991 and ~'.•me 30, 1992, contact your Office of Disabled Sfoodent Services or write to: Best & Brightest OUTSTANDING DISABLED COLLEGE GRADUATES ONEY FOR COLLEGE Every student is eligible for some type of financial aid regardless of grades or parental Income. Special grants program Every student eligible • . No one turned down Simple application Send n ~ address llnd $1 P&H fee {refundable) to: graduates of1992? Saturday Night Live star Paula Poundstone will make a stop along her comic path at Wilkes University's C,P.A. this Friday, February 8, 1992, at 8 p.m. Poundstone, a comic veteran, has been doing stand-up for twelve years. Along the way she has appeared on such televison shows as Not Necessarily the News and Evening at the Improv. She also received the American Comedy Award for Best Female Stand-up in 1989. Poundstone's comic routine covers a wide range of topics, from airplane travel, to driving, to convienence stores. What's wonderful about Poundstone is that she takes these everyday topics and finds something new. "I took the back of the front seat out of my convertible," she says. "As it turns out, this is a part of the car that has always been taken for granted. I found that out starting up a steep hill." Tickets for the performance will be available up until the day of the show in the Stark Learning Center from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the cafeteria. Cost will be $4 for students and $8 for the general public. Be sure not to miss Paula Poundstone this Friday, February 8, 1992, at 8 p.m., in the Wilkes University C.P.A. Student Services 2973 Beech Street, San Diego, CA 92102 (619) 234-3138 vrroo P. 0. Box 22-4026 Hollywood, FL 33022 GUARANTEED. �FEn.6,1992 PAGES Wilkes grad displays work By LOUIS CUOMO Beacon Staff Writer Paul Steinruch, a recent Wilkes University graduate, is currently displaying his artwork at Bradford Hall. The exhibit includes photographs, graphics, and pencil illustrations. Most of the exhit is done by pencil. These drawings often take over six hours to make. But with just one look at the drawings you'd think he took much more time than that. The exhibit as whole took well over a year to create and arrange. F Paul has been drawing since he was sixteen years old. His most inspirational artist is Norman Rockwell, an illustrator like himself. MIRROR IMAGE-Self-portrait featured at art expo During Paul's years at Wilkes, he learned about different drawing techniques, as well as how to teach others to do the same. Now that Paul has graduated, he will be teaching -::hildren from kindergarden to eighth grade how to draw. He also plans to make some extra earnings by selling his artwork. Some Paul's available pieces can be seen at the Bedford Hall exhibit. A snowball's chance By JEAN NEPA Beacon Copy Editor Let it snow. The Snowball Gala Dinner Dance is this coming Friday and despite the rumors of slow ticket sales, over 125 tickets have been sold. "We weren't expecting it to go as well as Frederick Douglass By BONNEE BREESE Beacon Managing Editor Most of us have read about him in our history books or have done special reports on the man. At first sight Fred Morsel, who staged an one-man oratory of the trials, tribulations and triumphs of Frederick Douglass, looked as if he stepped directly out of the 19th century. The full house of the CPA, composed of students, staff, faculty, and members of the community, sat attentively during the two-hour, two act performance. Frederick Douglass is recognized as one of the most remarkable men in American history. Douglass, a black slave who escaped from bondage in the late 1830's, went on to achieve prominence as an antislavery and human rights advocate. "Presenting Mr. Douglass" is a gripping portrayal of the trials and victories of a true patriot who overcame adversity and made the American dream his own. Wilkes University in cooperation with College Misericodia, King's College, Luzerne County Community College, Penn State University Wilkes-Barre Campus, and Penn State Worthington- Scranton Campus presented the last Thursday night's performance. It was a brilliantly done rendition of Douglass. Everyone in attendance felt that Morsel puts his heart and soul in his performance. The dance will be Friday, Homecoming," said Becky Steinberger, one of the February 7th at Genetti's. Cocktails are at 6:30 p.m. coordinators of the dance. with a buffet style dinner and "That's the most successful dancing to follow. Music will dance of the year." Traditionally, this has be provided by D.J., "Stereo been the Valentine's Day Optics". Tickets are $10 per Dance but the name was person and $15 per couple changed so that student's and will be on sale in Stark without dates would not feel uncomfortable going alone, Lobby and outside the cafeteria through Friday. according to Steinberger. it? I mean, you woulda a sperm whale bedding in your backyard eithl'J! wouldn't find your car. just think of think of would to the laundry... L: FINE. Read the question. G: "What does 'swim' mean?" L: Sperm whales in G: You picked on answer? L: We also got a vote name be put first ii column title. G: One vote does not majority. L: It does if it's the onlr G: I demand a recount. L: Stay tuned my peopk. G: Oh no, Luigi has of the keyboard. Whal happen now? What m doing? L: I have a question. G: Oh, is that all? L: Yes. G: Shoot. L: DONT SAY THATI G: Sorry. L: Why are men not clothes? G: WHAT?!?!?!? L: I notice that therm men on this campus around with only haH pants on. It's January! G: Weege, I think we let our readers ans one. Readers, spe Why are you wea · clothes? P.S. Stay tuned next for the G&L Vale special. Write in messages to your sw WIDGETS, ct'd from p.7 The moral of the story is that we should not listen to Lee Iacocca when he whines about antipollution legislation (or anything else) costing his company money. THAT'S HIS PROBLEM. If we were smart consumers, he'd just have to find a way to deal with the problem, instead of depending on you and I, gentle reader, to bail him out with our hard-earned dollars. I'd like to thank Japan for giving us a good swift kick in our complacency. Since World War II, Japan has become the perfect producer: smart, sneaky, and dedicated; while the US has become the perfect consumer: foolish, rich, and content. Being content is our worst enemy. We haven't lost yet. The US may yet pull out a victory in the Trade War. 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FOR FURTHER INFO, CALL IMMIDIATELY: �F EB. 6, 1992 P AGE 9 A Startup Disk for the MacLab Your anonymity will be guaranteed. 0 Blood Drive Wilkes will sponsor its second annual blood drive of the school year on Thursday. February 20th, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Lower Level of the Marts Center. Prizes will be awarded to a number of students, staff, and faculty who take the time to donate. Domino's will provide pizza to be served all day long. Prizes include: - Lunch for two in Legends restaurant, Genetti's Hotel - Two sets of tickets for two to see Barnum at the Kirby Center on March 5th. - Gift Certificate for two dinners at Vic Mar's - Stroud's Gift Certificate for $20 - Gift Certificate for one pound of candy from Gertrude Hawk's - 45 Gift Certificates from Blockbuster Video: Rent one and get one rental free - A fresh flower arrangement from Washington Florist Anyone who donates at all three blood drives sponsored by Wilkes will be eligible for a special drawing in May for a $200 Savings Bond donated by Hanover Bank. ° For Sale Used Personal Computer equipment for sale. If interested, contact Peter Bailey in the Wilkes Small Business Development Center at extension 4339. 0 0 Education Club .. There will be a meeting of the Education Club Thursday, February 13th at 11 a.m. in evant Hall. 0 Global Ocean The Concert and Lecture Series will present at to the Global Ocean," a lecture by Peter chell, the newest member of the Cousteau 'ety, on Thursday, February 27 at 8 p.m. in the thy Dickson Darte Center. Admission is free the public is invited. 0 Lost If anyone has found the following items or ws of anyone in possession of them, please t the Security Desk in Stark Lobby. These items were removed from a locker on the floor of Stark Learning Center this past day sometime after 2:30 p.m. A reward is goffered for any or all of the items returned. items are as follows: 0 Four textbooks (PHL 101, PSY 215, 102, and PSY 245) 0 Athree-subject notebook 0 Asoftback Study Skills guide ( which gs to Dr. Adair) Tax Assistance Program 0 Wilkes students are again offering free income tax assistance as part of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. The help is available on the following Saturdays from 10-2 p.m. in Marts room 213 on February 8, 15, and 29, and on March 7, 14, 21, and 28, and April 4. For more information contact the accounting department at extension 4708. ° Children's Musical "Really Rosie," a fantasy-filled children's musical by Maurice Sendak, author of Where the Wild Things Are, will dazzle children of all ages at the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center on Friday, February 14th and Saturday, February 15th at 7 p.m. All tickets are general admission and priced at $2. Discount student tickets are available fo1 $1. Matinee performances for schools and day care facilities are scheduled for Wednesday, February 12th through Friday, February 14th. For more information, call extension 4540. Engineering Expo 0 The Department of Engineering has scheduled their annual expo for Tuesday, February 21st from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Stark Leaming Center. 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Connecting Point.)ID ~CENIIIS 'JDIU Aulhoriutl Education Sales Consuhanl David Ctlli 717-287-8135 01991 Apple Compu,,~. lrK Apple. !he Apple logo. and Maam""1 are rqos,emt lrodemarts a n d ~ ... ualtniadof!lppl<~n;lnc llSOOS,;a _.,..i lJ>dmur\ofllrml!ioft Cnrpmwn. Cb5.<K "' n:g,Slm-d lradcnwi< used undcrbc.,,,..h!App<~lnc lla>ad"Z=-cd _ _ _ �PAGE 10 Fm. 6, 1992 Bright Future for Baby Colonel and took the sting out of the Hornets with a 83-82 victory. Wright netted 23, Sheplock added 13 and Bob Simmons chipped in with 12. The Colonels moved into the championship game against host Keystone. The Colonels nearly pulled off the upset against a nationally ranked Giant team, only to end up one the short end of a 88-86 score. Wright led the way with 30, Matt McCaffrey threw down 28 while Ed Ciarimboli chipped in with 10. Working towards improvement, that is the goal of Wilkes Mens Basketball junior varsity coach, Eric Lawson. Lawson, a 1991 graduate of Wilkes decided to return to his alma mater for a few reasons. Lawson was a part of Colonel basketball for four years, and he feels that his experience and insight could be beneficial to some of the younger players. "These are a great bunch of kids to be around and to work with," said Lawson, He hopes to interweave his experience as a player, a coach and a communicator into his ultimate goal. Which is one day to become a head coach. A junior varsity program in any sport does not receive the same recognition as its varsity counterparts. However, the J.V. participants work as hard if not harder in some cases to achieve playing time on the varsity level. "That the purpose of a J.V. program is for the young kids to learn the system, get quality playing time in competitive situations, prepare for the varsity level and. to have fun," said Lawson . Lawson and his Baby Colonels have been quite competitive despite an overall 1-5 record. On the junior varsity level, records are not looked upon with that great of emphasis. The main purpose is to evaluate that talent and keep the competitive juices flowing. Despite the misleading record, the f'olonels have put forth a great showing on the hardwood. A short-handed squad opened the season against Penn State-Hazleton. The locals dropped a 111-100 decision. Tom Sheplock led the way with 27 points; while James Wright finished right behind him with 21. The next test for Wilkes was the Keystone Junior College Invitational Tournament. Wilkes took on Broome Community College in semi-final action Lawson summed it up by saying, "that if the work as individuals and play together as a unit and hard every night they will be a very competitive team A positive attitude is a major factor in success. Baby Colonels have that positive attitude in anticiparioo things to come. For they hope to share the "ju image and become prominent contributors I successfual varsity program. The next contest for Wilkes was against the Baptist Bible Alumni team. The Colonels and Crusaders battled to a 111-111 regulation tie before heading into overtime. The Colonels ended up on the short end of a 124-117 score. Wright led the way with 26, Matt Labuda added 24 and Dan Williams and Ciarimboli each had 14. 1gh ty," co ility els dfee at p ers," Wilkes got another shot at Keystone this time at the Marts Center. The Colonels ended up on the short end of a 96-83 decision. Wright again led the way with 22 while McCaffrey came in with 15. "The biggest bright spot is that we are balanced. Every night 3 or 4 different guys step foward to contribute," said Lawson. Lawson says that he looks to junior Bob Simmons for leadership. "He leads by example, he is kind of a blue collar player who shows up with hardhat and lunchbox, always ready to play. Simmons takes his leadership role as a privelege. "I feel I have earned the respect from the coaches and players. I am out there for the team and not myself. Its a thrill and privelege to be looked upon as a leader," said Simmons. Matt McCaffrey is also looked at as an authority figure. "He plays intense and will do anything for the program," said Lawson. McCaffrey is the man in the trenches for the Colonels along with Tom Sheplock. "I like to get physical, I enjoy going after rebounds, loose balls, setting screens and getting on the floor. I do not mind too much if I don't score as long as I contribute in the other aspects of the game," said McCaffrey. He also went on ,to say that, "James Wright is a very talented athlete who has the potential to be a good all around player if he sticks with it." Wright hopes to succeed both on and off the court. "I want to get a good education, play basketball, ·and have fun. I have to keep wo.rking bard, but I also want to enjoy it too," said Wright. IMPROVING --- Things looking up tor Baby Colonels. EAR.N $200-$500 WE.€. Kl Y Mi11LING J 992 TR.AVE l l3R.OCHUR.€.S-. FOR. MORc I NFOR.MAT ION SI:. ND AN ADDRESSED STAMPED €. NV€. LOP€. .TO: ;tliW iR.1-1V€. l, P.O. /30X 430780, M lAM_t, FL 33.143_ . �FEB. 6, 1992 PAGE 11 niors lead way for Lady Colonels BSIMMONS Assistant Sports Editor Carson, Deb Er.dner, Mary Scicchitano and Krista What do these four girls have in common? If you said the four senior members of the Lady Colonels team you are correct. Carson, a graduate of Williamsport High School, has for the Lady Colonels for four years. Carson is a 5'5" is averaging 11.7 points per game and is shooting the field and 35.5% from the 3 point line. · as a rock," said Coach Karen Haag, Lady Colonels etball coach, of Carson. "You can always count on ise never gives anything but her very best," added nfeels honored to have been able to play college and start for four years. Carson feels she leads by by voice. "We have players and coaches who do the different situations, I just go out and play," said thing Carson says she'll miss the most after her career is the friendships she has made over the years. off the bench is 6'0", center/forward, Deb Erdner. agraduate of Ocean City High School in New Jersey. yed her freshmen year then sat out the next two years. she is back she is averaging 8.6 points per game and ds. ~ afighter with so much intensity and a great attitude nality," said Haag. Haag also stated that she hopes Id come back for one more season since she has a gelbility left. feels like she has gotten another chance to play and feels real great about it. "I feel I hustle every day be at practice or in a game and I think it rubs off on players," said _Erdner. acu lty~Ad min-Staff Charity Basketball · ame lo benefit the ortheast Chapter of e Multiple Sclerosis . Society SA:TURDAY EBRUA,.R Y 15, 1992 2:00P.M. E. D "Mary has shown moments of brilliance at the point for us this season and takes the role of our floor leader when she's on the court. Down the stretch we'll need this from her," said Haag. The one thing Zoka says she'll miss the most after her career is the game itself. "Basketball provides me with a way to meet people and puts me in situations that the classroom can not provide," said Scicchitano. All four girls agreed upon the same thing about their coach, "she's the best coach we ever had." Scicchitano feels that every one tills a spot when it comes to leadership on the Lady Colonels. Her's is the vocal leadership of the game. "Basketball provides me with an outlet, an escape from my studies. This is what I'll miss the most about playing," said Scicchitano. Last but certainly not least is 6'2" center Krista Zoka, who was named to the Times Leader newspaper regional all-star team in 1990-91. Z.Oka is a graduate of Bishop Hoban High School where she played for three seasons. Zoka is 4th in the Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) in rebounding with 10.1 a game and is averaging 11.2 points per game. "Zoka is a dominant force in the MAC and she always gives her very best," said Haag. Earn Coach Haag shows the same feelings for the girls. "I am very fortunate to have them on my team. They are talented and coachable. They're great. I love them all. I'm going to miss them." "Of course you can ask Him for a grand slam, but not for Eddie to break his pitching arm." $10.50 / hr. f\s a Part-Time Sales Representative * FlEXiblE Houns * No ExpEniENCE NECESSARY * PAnr,TiME * All MAjons AccEpTEd WILKES-BARRE AREA DD R.E.S 43. Z.Oka feels that playing college basketball for four years was the best experience of her life so far. "It's like a family, someone is always there for you," said Z.Oka. Zoka says she tries to be up for every game. "It only takes one player to bring the rest of the team down," said Z.Oka. POSITIONS AVAILABLE IN THE MlUll . FOR. 80, "The thing I'm going to miss the most about playing is Missie Chinchar. Missie is definately the best player I have ever played with," said Erdner. Running the offense for the Lady Colonels is 5'3" guard, Mary Scicchitano. Scicchitano is a graduate of Mt.Carmel High School and a transfer from Susquehanna University. Scicchitano is averaging 8.3 points per game and is leading the team in assists with 3.5 a contest and 46.2% shooting from the field. Admission: ults $2.00 Students $1.00 Call: (201) 408-5558 �IN SPORTS: Four senior stars shine f~r Lady Colonels. _ALSO.: 'Baby Colonels' working toward improvement.~ Defense key to Colonel turnarou By J.R. RUPP Beacon Sports Editor Defense is the key to victory, and according to head men's basketball coach Ron Rainey, defense has been bringing the victories back to Wilkes Basketball. The Colonels have improved to 6-12 overall (2-5 MAC) with wins over Delaware Valley and Drew, while losing to King's College. "We have started playing better on the defensive end and that has helped our offensive game," said Rainey. Wilkes and King's squared off for the second time this season, last Wec,Inesday night at the Scanlon Gymnasium. The "backyard battle" saw the Colonels end up on the short end of a 80-64 score. The Colonels and Monarchs battled in a tough first half that saw King's holding onto a slim one-point lead, 29-28. However, the Monarchs came out blazing in the second half outscoring Wilkes 51-36, enroute to a 80-64 win. Freshman Matt Labuda led the scoring punch for Wilkes with 15, Jeff Patackis was the only other Colonel in double figures as he netted 11. Corby Swan led the way on the boards with seven rebounds. and Phil Marko pulled down six boards. The Colonels returned to action last Saturday night at the Marts Center against Delaware Valley. The home court was certainly sweet for Wilkes as they upended the Aggies 84-71. The Colonels and Aggies battled to a 37-37 halftime tie before the locals took control. Wilkes went on a tear as they shot over 53% from the field in the second half to close out the win. Phil Marko led the way with 22 points and eight boards, Joe Natale added 18 points and John Harlan chipped in with 11. This past Monday the Colonels traveled to Drew and came away with the win, 80-76. Harlan led the way for the Colonels with 24, Natale had 14, and Jeff Gregory added 12. Coach Rainey hopes that his Colonels can keep this winning way. "For the rest of the year we hope to maintain this style of play," said Rainey. Rainey also went on to say that the remainder of this year will also be a preview for next season. "We will be looking at the younger players to see who could takeover and provide leadership. Other teams will be losing people and we should be strong and competitive," added Rainey. The Colonels are on the road tonight at Susquehanna, tip-off is set for 8:00 p.m. Wilkes returns to their home hardwood Saturday for a 8:00 p.m. against Lycoming. Monday, Messiah will pay a visit to the Marts Center, and Wednesday Wilkes will travel to the John Long Center in Scranton for a 8:00 p.m. encounter with the undefeated, nationally ranked University of Scranton Royals. Injury Problems Continue on By MISSIE CHINCHAR Beacon Staff Writer the squad which resulted in a 22-15 win. The Wilkes University Wrestling team has been on a roller coaster ride all season, but it seems their ride is coming to an end. Numerous injuries have become the controlling force for the bulk of this year's record. To date this year's squad stands at 9-6 after a tough tri-match against Rutgers and Army this past Saturday. Wilkes upset the Scarlet Knights of Rutgers who came into the match with an impressive 13-2 record. Six Colonels recorded wins for This win was just what thegraplers needed and head coach John Reese believes that this is a step in the right direction. "We wrestled better on Saturday than we have since we returned from break," said Reese. "All we need now is to stay healthy and together." There were several positive individual performances for Wilkes, which also contributed to the win. The return of Anthony Guidi (167 lb.), who has been sidelined with injuries since December, was a key to Saturday's successful match. With Guidi's win against Rutgers, his overall record climbs to 5-0-1 on the season. Another much needed plus came from sophmore John Stout (150 lb.), who got a pin against the Knights. Stout was one of the latest to come off the casualty list. The third team in the tri-match presented a more difficult task for Wilkes. Army came into the match ranked 22nd in the country, and they showed that they were worthy of their ranking. Once again there were vacancies that had to be filled due to m3ury and capitalized on a performance, 33-5. Ray Markulics (I was the only winner Colonels, but sophmore Evans (142 lb.) manag in his match. Injuries have frus years squad, but Sa matches show that th overcoming these adv It's only a matter of before we see a so· healthy Wilkes W team. The Colonels face and Marshall Saturday Marts Center begining p.m. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon Newspaper Collection, 1947-present Description An account of the resource <p>This is Wilkes University's <em>Beacon</em> Newspaper collection, 1947-present. We also have digitized copies of the <em>Beacon's</em> predecessors, <em>The Bucknell Bison Stampede</em>, 1934-1935 and <em>The Bucknell Beacon</em>, 1936-1947 June. It should be noted that Wilkes University does not have a complete set of issues for the Bucknell Bison Stampede and Bucknell Beacon. For researchers who are interested in seeing the complete issues for these publications, please contact <a href="https://researchbysubject.bucknell.edu/scua">Bucknell University's Special Collections Department</a>.</p> <p></p> <p>Missing Issues:</p> <p>1947 August 8th<br />1947 September 5th<br />1947 October 3rd<br />1947 October 17th<br />1947 October 31st<br />1947 November 21st<br />1947 December 19th<br />1948 September 9th<br />1950 April 28th<br />1953 April 10th<br />1962 February 2nd</p> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Beacon staff is comprised of Wilkes University students who are advised by a full-time faculty member of the Communication Studies Department. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1934-present Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright of the Wilkes Beacons is retained by Wilkes University. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Professor Emeritus Harold Cox digitized the collection from 1934-1970 and created a <a href="https://beaconarchives2.wilkes.edu/">legacy website</a>. Digital Archives student John Jenkins digitized the collection from 1970-present. Special thanks goes to Communication Studies Professor Dr. Kalen Churcher, Editor-in-Chief Kirsten Peters, Beacon staff member, Emily Cherkauskas, and other Beacon staff for their help in acquiring digitized copies of the Beacons from 2006 onward. 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Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon 1992 February 6th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1992 February 6 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/b590db364550937326998346b2fb5cd4.pdf 450d231f87e3655fdddbb45a0c020d50 PDF Text Text eaoon Volume 44, No. 14 WILKES UNIVERSITY'S WEEKLY February 20,1992 ulticultural Week celebrations scheduled By BONNEE BREESE Beacon Managing Editor "Unity admist diversity" has been Wilkes' motto since the school opened its doors. The realization of this motto is now coming to light in the celebration of the university's first Multicultural Awareness Week. The festivities will begin on Monday, February 24 and run through to Thursday, February 27. Everyday has something different to offer the campus community . . On Monday there will be an open forum in the CPA Lobby at 8 p.m. The forum will be conducted by Dr. Willa Cofield Blackshear and Ivy Rios. Both are currently ring In t~e Darte Center- Writer Rashidah lsmaili will join Multicultural Instructional raka on Wednesday night at 8 p.m. in just one event to honor Specialist for the New Jersey Department of ural Awareness Week. Celebrations will be kicked off with an State Education. Forum Monday night at 8p.m. in thP. Darte Center. According to Ana Guzman, Student Coordinator of Multicultural Awareness Week, this open discussion is to bring to the forefront the importance of having a sense of unity within a community of vast diversity. "All schools and universities are realizing there is diversity to deal with, on and off campuses nationwide," Guzman said. "But, most of them (campus communities) do not know how to deal with the changing composition of campus populations," added Guzman. "The administration of our university is making a genuine effort to help alleviate some of the pressures that come with the campus diversity," Guzman said. On Tuesday and Thursday in the SLC Lobby, the festival will take place. On both days there will be free food, music, flags, artifacts, and native dresses from coutries all over the world that are found right here on our campus. "Some of the countries that will be represented are Arabia, China, Egypt, Indonesia, Iraq, Iran, Jordan, Malaysia, Pakistan, Commonwealth of Independent States, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, Spain and many more," said Guzman. Students and faculty have donated their cooking skills to bring the edible delights for the campus community to eat and enjoy. Also, four area restuarants will be present for the festivities, they are: Captain's Quarters, Nedoffs Restaurant, Peking Chef, and Kozy-K-Krincek Catering. Rashida Ismaili and Amira Baraka, a.k.a. Leroi Jones, will present an See Multicultural, p.2 ousteau Society member to speak Concert and Lecture of Wilkes University will t "Threat to the Global ", a lecture by Peter hell of the Cousteau , on Thursday, February 8p.m. in the CPA. Cousteau Society has ced millions of people to nders of nature since its ·og in 1973 by Captain s-Yves Cousteau. As an r, environmentalist and r of SCUBA technology, ufounded the society in to promote educational ness about nature. The ty is a non-profit , hip-supported ization dedicated to ting and educating for generations. trained geologist with a varied background including water-rights analyst, park ranger/naturalist, for the National Park Service and science resource consultant. Concentrating in the area of water environments and issues facing them, Burtchell now focuses on educating others about the vulnerability of the oceans. Burtchells experiences include time spent aboard the CALYPSO and the Cousteau windship ALCYONE. The Cousteau Society brings the intricacies of the world's water system to a global audience. The group combines educatio.n with a passionate view of nature, thereby making est ' speaker, Peter a contribution to public ell, the newest member understanding of the world Cousteau Society, is a around us. COUSTEAU IN ACTION- The Cousteau Society is dedicated to promoting educational awareness about nature. The society's newest member will speak Thursday, February 27 at 8 p.m. in the CPA. �p,4GE FEB. 20, 1992 2 ilkes' Nightingale ... at your servic By JEAN NEPA Beacon Copy Editor Betty Kwak, night nurse ••••••• •••••••••• •• • Multicultural , cont. from p.1 "She's the best kept secret on campus," said Diane O'Brien, Coordinator of Health Services. "She " is Betty Kwak, evening staff nurse for Health Services here at Wilkes. Kwak has beeri a member of the Wilkes' staff for over 15 years. However, very few people are a ware of her services. Kwak is on staff Monday through Thursday from 4 - 10 p.m. at the Health Services department located on the first floor of Evans Hall. "Day shift is so busy," said O"Brien. "Students wait for over an hour during the day when Betty is available in the evening." "The students need to know that I'm here until 10 p.m. They don't have to be miserable all night waiting to see Diane in the morning," said Kwak. "I see very few commuters. They should know that they are welcome to come over before a night class or in between classes, even if it's only for aspirin," added Kwak. Kwak's dedication to the students goes beyond her shift at Health Services. If a student needs medical attention and is too ill to leave the dorm Kwak will make a 'dorm call'. "The R.A. has to make the call and assess the injury or illness. Then, if we feel it is warranted, we'll go to the dorm to treat the student," said Kwak. iElectron1·c billboards i up ca-"eter1·a JI , Stark lobby ♦ K wak's services beyond health care. frequently speaks educational dorm functions a variety topics ranging nutrition to safe sex. ''I'm also available counseling. I've dealt w everything from break-ups pregnancies to fin an · concerns. I enjoy students. I'd like to get involved. Th ey delightful," said Kwak. "She's an excellent n and a great listener. She's a lot to offer but she's used enough," ad O'Brien. t! ~ ~ \1 EntertheAir F immediately after lightres~l~nofy:~~hs~~!;:o:J: can earn great benefits as an ~~~~;gn:~~~~!~~i;·::~ ~iu evening of reading and . discussion on Wednesday at ♦ qualify for a five-month mt 8 p.m. in the Darte Center. ♦ at a major Air Force medical Baraka has written : B BONNEE BREESE who are seeking an Ameetingwillbeheldin ty.Toapply,you'llneed an several volumes of poetry ♦ Y . . interdenominational Christian two weeks about any 2.50 GPA. Serve your country focusing on the disorders of ♦ Beacon Managing Editor organization. suggestions that students while you serve your career. society, racism and culture, : "The electronic billboards "The Campus Crusade would like to further make USAF HEAI..TII PRO and in the mid-1960's ♦ are now working, Wayne for Christ is already in about the cafeteria and Sub. TOll FREE explored the violent bases of McDonnell and Joanna existence on other campuses, The date has not been set 1-800-423-USAF relationships between blacks ♦ DeLuca will be in the they are Penn State and presently. and whites in a series of ♦ residence life office to update University of Pennsylvania," influential plays. information that campus said Jason VanFemmel, club Isamaili, born in West ♦ clubs and organizations spokesperson. Africa and educated in ♦♦ request to have appear on the Also, the Commuter France and the United States ♦ boards," said Tom Wittman, Council reported that their is a writer of both prose and ♦ Student Government Carnation and Bake sale poetry. She teaches at : president. raised $175 which will be Rutgers University. ♦ Campus clubs and donated to charity. Politically active in : organizations can now use On the subject of Winter community and international ♦ the newly purchased Weekend, judges are needed affairs, Ismaili coordinated ♦ electronic billboards. Anyone for all events. An) ,ne artistic events for the visit of wanting to use the service interested in being a judge Nelson Mandela in 1990. ♦ can do so by stopping in the should contact Wayne The week's events are ♦♦ residence life office and pick McDonnell at extension being sponsored by the ♦ up a request form or call 2921. English Department, the : Michael Nolfe, Student "We have purchased Allan Hamiton Dickson ♦ Activities Coordinator, at sweatshirts for the team who Fund, the Annette Evans ♦ extension 4108 _ places first, golf shirts for Fund, the Multicultural : SG would like for clubs the team who places second, No one can guarantee your acceptance to medical sch Student Coalition, the ♦ and organizations to promote and t-shirts for the team who But we can guarantee that you 'll score your highest on the MCAT. Our unique Test Your Best"' guarantee is your Manuscript Society, and the ♦ their events and functions on places third, and cups for insurance policy. If you 're not completely satisfied with International Club. : the new system. This service each team that places," said your MCAT score, we'll let you repeat the entire course "A great deal of efforts ♦ is free of charge for official Wittman. no charge! have put into this event," : announcements only such as, SG hopes that a good We offer expert live instruction, innovative home stud) said Guzman, "for the first ♦ programs, events, activities, time will be had by all at the materials, unlimited review in our TEST-N-TAPE~ labs anl time on our campus students : ticket sales, etc. · Winter Weekend festivities. lots of personal attention. That's wh,, Stanley H. Kaplan will get a chance to learn new ♦ In other SG business, a Meg Fa 11 in, SG prepared more test takers, and produced more top MCAT scores, than everyone else combined! things about different •♦ new organization, Campus secretary, reported that cultures from around the ♦ Crusade for Christ, is being Morrison Management have STANI..EY H. KAPIAN world." ♦ formed and came to have made some changes for a Take Kaplan Or Take Your Chances Those interested in their first reading of their more healthy selection on the CLASSES BEitlN .. 2/8/92 .. lOAM .. U of sharing artifacts , ♦ constitution. salad bar. ••• ENROLL ~ ••• CREDIT CARIE ACCEP.l'ID ... photographs, flags, and/or ♦ The purpose of the club "Nuts, raisins, and gravy TAKE ADVANI'AGE OF VACATION TIME TO BffilN other "pieces" of culture can : is to provide exposure to the have all been added to the bar YOUR REVIEW ! ! drop a message in Box 336 ♦ gospel and spiritual for the students eating J!'CE. FUR'lmR _INFO, . CALL ~IATELY_: or call 824-4244. · · : ··environment .for students pleasure," said Fallin. t t t t ! thin the p ed betwe tGovemrr us cas( eonou ms as th tion's int sues of 1 d comm ks, and tl xpressic Problems be dent newspapi extent to whi1 members an1 • There is a, 's reactions: For many yea ed in The B, e relied upo1 ber of the E, meeting. The s type of nev. lie Relations. G If sponse 1 e to shar1 at the pa regardin look ' of pre'\i than OJ class wl rs (who1 were re Bisexual ontinue a lot of utside t omec the be tell me wh m forop e the board sent are d versial opin I tuition fees second p ut from tr and liste1 tings you , flavor of nee was s. Obviou we did tion and 1 ibility of x: the stud, ling a p 1 rganiza/ �FEB.20,1992 X. aila dea reak fin njo tog Th wak. ellent r. Sh t she II PAGE3 ood jOurnalism doesn't always mean good PR Within the past few weeks, an enormous rift has eloped between the members of our staff and the ent Government leaders. This gap is a consequence aserious case of "miscommunication" (a frequent nee on our campus I'm sorry to say). It seems as though the members of SG feel that their 'zation's intentions and actions were misconstrued two issues of The Beacon. I have received numerous ers and comments from SG members within the past weeks, and the two reproduced below are probably best expressions of the group's opinion. Problems between Student Government and the ent newspaper seem to exist on every campus, but extent to which this issue has affected both Beacon f members and especially SG members is larger than . There is a very simple explanation for our student r's reactions: unfamiliarity with media exposure. For many years, Student Government news has been ed in The Beacon second-hand. In most cases, we e relied upon the information given to us by a ber of the Executive Board immediately following meeting. There's a very obvious flaw to this logic. ·s type of news is not true reporting, it's just good lie Relations. Don't get me wrong, I know that there are many successful projects which SG completes every year, and we are extremely grateful to them for the service they provide the campus, yet no one can be perfect. Every club has its difficult times and we all experience controversies which arise within our respective organizations (Yes, even The Beacon has its problems!), but it only serves to prove that we're all human. There are bound to be differing opinions on almost every issue affecting our society today, from nuclear war, to abortion, to cultural and ethical differences. It is this type of disagreement which serves to stimulate discourse within our culture. Personally, I think it would be quite boring to live in a world where everyone agreed. Let's face it, I'd be out of a job. There is no need to become defensive when a reporter steps within the realm of one of our campus organizations. We attempt to treat everyone fairly, and there are just some groups within a campus setting which cannot be covered in a superficial manner, and SG is definitely one of these. Put yourselves in our shoes for just a minute. We feel that covering the actions of an organization which determines so much of student life, including the planning of social functions as well as the development of important policies, is essential to our publication, whether the issues and opinions which surface at each meetin~ are good or bad. In one of the letters I received, one SG member remarked that we have the power of the First Amendment on our side. This is true, but, although our forefathers guaranteed us the freedoms of speech and of the press, we are still obligated to present the facts of the issues at hand. We do not need to "fabricate" stories to fill the pages of our weekly publication. Why would we resort to that type of yellow journalism when there are so many "truly" provocative issues surfacing on our campus? Comments, suggestions, and opinions are always welcome. Write to: The Beacon Hollenback Hall Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre PA 18766 leaders express 'shades' of disagreement Editor: In response to "Shades of Culture," I like to share what actually happened, as awit, at the past two Student Government tings regarding very important issues. As I look back on my notes and · gs of previous meeting minutes, I can more than one representative from more one class who took the time and asked peers (whom they represent) what their ·ons were regarding the new Lesbian, ,and Bisexual organization on campus. As I continue looking back, I can say that were a lot of controversial opinions from nts outside the boardroom - whom we nt. Some of these opinions were even ssed in the boardroom. So tell me why is it any different in the oom for opinions and responses, when 'de the boardroom the student body we esent are debating and expressing versial opinions about everything from l tuition fees to political issues. My second point is that if you took a dout from trying to create a story for the n, and listened to what is really said at meetings you would have realized that the l flavor of the organization and its rtance was evident in most leader · ·ons. Obviously the rationality was there ause we did ratify the organization's titution and we are ready to accept the nsibility of making this decision for the fit of the student body. Recalling a point I was concerned with the organization's overall plans to link themselves with our school and other schools. You should have seen that my reasoning was evident to the peers whom I represent. How can you call us narrow-minded when we were sharing what our peers would want us to say? Isn't that why we were elected as class leaders? Next time, look at the several other contributions we've made to the school instead of picking out one which you thought affected you. Sincerely, Meg Fallin Student Government junior class representative and Executive Board Recording Secretary Dear Editor: I was very disappointed in last week's edition. More specifically, Bonnie Breese's column "Shades of Culture." I am not denying that there is the presence of prejudice on this campus, however, I would like to clarify the recent attack on Student Government. Student Government did not in any way give any reason for Bonnie to feel "hurt inside" while she sat at the meeting. Simply because we were discussing a sensitive issue (the official recognition of the Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Association of Wilkes University) does not mean there is a controversy at hand. For the past two weeks, Bonnie has printed two stories in hopes of starting a controversy. In doing so she has disfigured the reputation of Student Government into something it is clearly not, a gr011p of narrow-minded future leaders. In discussing the LGBA as an official club, Student Government members discussed both sides of the issue. Some were in favor, others were not. However, to generalize and fabricate issues to what your columnist has, is ridiculous. I understand you have the freedom of the press going for you, but from now on I would appreciate a little more fairness. It is sad that prejudice, racism, and bigotry exist at Wilkes, but it will not end by attacking those that are trying to put an end to such hatred. Sincerely, Jennifer Meyers Sophomore class rep. MONEY FOR COLLEGE Every student Is eligible for some type of financial aid regardless of grades or parental Income. - - 111 Financial Aid "'Available Immediately~ Special grants program Every student eligible No one tmncd down Simple application Send~ address and $1 P&H fee (refundable) to: Student Services P. 0. Box 22-4026 ....._ Hollywood, :..._...;...FL 33022 __ ______ ~ GUARANTEED. �FEB.20,1992 PAGE4 ° For Sale - Used Personal Computer equipment for sale. If interested, contact Peter Bailey in the Wilkes Small Business Development Center at extension 4339. Amnesty International The Wilkes Chapter of Amnesty International meets the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month at 11:00 a.m. in Room 209 of Stark and the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 3 p.m. in the same location. All interested students, faculty, and staff are invited to attend. 0 ° Career Fair The International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) will sponsor a career fair for all business and communications majors on February 14 irt Rumours. There will be a panel discussion on "The Transition from College to Full-Time Employment" from 11:30 to 12:30 p.m. The fair will resume at 1:30 and continue until 3:30 p.m. Interviews for internships and full-time employment will take place at this time. Adult Learners Group An Adult Learners Group has been organized for full and part-time adult students at Wilkes. The purpose of the group is to provide students the opportunity to become aware of services available to them, participate in social interaction, and discuss matters of academic concern. We wish to offer the adult learner the opportunity to experience interaction with fellow students. If you are interested in learning more about this group, please contact Kathy Pesta at ext. 4156. 0 - Apple Image Writer printer in excellent condition. $150 or best offer. Call 824-8470. 0 Tax Assistance Program Wilkes students are again offering free income tax assistance as part of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. The help is available on the following Saturdays from 10-2 p.m. in Marts room 213 on February 8, 15, and 29, and on March 7, 14, 21, and 28, and April 4. For more information contact the accounting department at extension 4708. 0 Social Crisis Lecture Series The Social Crisis Lectur~ Series, sponsored by the Division of Graduate Affairs and Continuing Education will resume with the tenth lecture topic, "Rethinking the Past: Revisioning the Future," on February 13th through April 9th from 7:15 to 9 p.m. in Marts room 214. For more information contact extension 4462. Engineering Expo The Department of Engineering has scheduled their annual expo tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Stark Leaming Center. Students from area school districts are invited to attend this day of exhibits, displays, and lectures. For further information contact extension 4827. 12 until 3 p.m. Hoagies are only $2 each. Mlnu for Saturday, February 291~ Ralston Field: Morning: Donuts, Muffins, and Hot Ch Afternoon: Reserved hoagies from Allen'~ 0 Religious Leader You are cordially invited to share a ti reflection with one of the great religious lead our time: Bishop Thomas Gumbleton. Lecture schedule: February 25th - "The Persian Gulf War One Year Later: Moral Reflections" in Crystal Room of Marywood Collegeat 3:30p.m. - "Political Responsibili Revitalizing American Democracy" in Lady of the Snows Church, Clarks Summit at 7:30 p.m. February 26th - "The Persian Gulf War One Year Later: Practical Choices To Non-Violence" in the Trophy Roomof University of Scranton at 11:30 a.m. For more information, please contact Smith at extension 4685 or 823-4168. 0 0 Winter Weekend Reserve your hoagies for Winter Weekend from Allen's Express in the SLC lobby Tuesday, February 25th and Wednesday, February 26th from History Club There will be a meeting of the Histo:-y C,uh Thursday, Februa..7 25th at 11 a.m. on the floor of Capin Hall. 0 I ty anc ty jo night at tl arte Arts rfon combi embles Univer ak, pe omb's State ok nied n clati Just a reminder ... All announcements must be received by11 each Tuesday in order to appear in Thurs issue. The Beacon Wilkes University's Weekly VOL. 44 NO. 14 FEBRUARY 20, 1992 Rai,d as a First Class n,wspap,r with on, mark of distinction by th, AssociaJ,d Colhgiat, Pnss 1991-92 EDITORIAL STAFF ANDREA SILVI EDITOR -IN-CHIEF BONNEE BREESE --- MANAGING EDITOR MELISSA MARGIS --- NEWS EDITOR BRIAN MALINA --- FEATURE EDITOR JARROD NORTON---ASSISTANT FEATURE EDITOR J. R. RUPP --- SPORTS EDITOR BOB SIMMONS-ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR JEAN NEPA --- COPY EDITOR SAMANTHA IRESON - PHOTO EDITOR CHRISTINE CARDELLO --- ADVERTISING MANAGER MR. TOM MORAN ---ADVISOR n. app lJJATS STRANGE,# TMISONS Doe5N'T GIVE M~ FUTURE EITI1eR, PUBLICATION GUIDE (1991- 92) SEPT 12, 19, 26; OCT 3, 10, 24, 31; NOV 7, 14, 21; DEC 5 JAN 30; FEB 6, 13, 20; MAR 5, 12, 19, 26; APR 2, 9, 30 EDITORIAL POLICY THE EDITORIAL REPRESENTS THE COLLECTIVE VIEW OF THE BEA CON EDITORIAL STAFF. ALL OTHER VIEWS ARE THOSE OF THE INDIVIDUAL WRITER. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ARE WELCOMED PROVIDED THEY ARE NO LONGER THAN 500 WORDS. LETTERS EX CEEDING THIS LENGTH MAY BE EDITED OR REJECTED ON TERMS OF SPACE. ALL LETTERS MUST BE SIGNED, BUT NAMES MAY BE WITHHELD. ADDRESS - 2ND FLOOR HOLLENBACK HALL, WILKES-BARRE, PA PHONE 824-4651 EXT. 2962 WOW, ~OOKr BOBB~...~6 TOOTHFAIR9 l£FT~UA ~UNDRBD ANDFORT',J DOLLARS,,, I ue Ve/ hich \1 ton '1 is on you Van S n Sa �FEB.20,1992 selTlble drums up good time anGul hoices hyRoo 1:30 a. e contact ·s. enjoyable, hov·cver long pauses and lengthy delays did detract from the performance. Wilkes' part of the performance began with a somewhat complex piece entitled "Three Movements for Percussion Ensemble," by Robert Keagle. This piece required the use of several percussion instruments including xylophones, snare drums, cymbals, and bells. The ensembles first piece entitled "Streams", by Warren Benson, was a he Percussion charming piece which mbles of Wilkes rhythmically depicted the rsity and Penn State sounds of a flowing stream. ersity joined forces The pace was soon quickened ay night for a special by a piece arranged by Penn rt at the Dorothy State director Dan C. nDarte Center for the Armstrong entitled "Rag 'ng Arts. Suite." e performance began The highpoint of Penn the combined effort of State's performance was their ensembles, directed by final piece entitled "Five s University's Robert Pieces for Clarinet" and Sowak, performing F. "Percussion Orchestra," by !Comb's "Antiphon". Philip Parker. Smith Toulson nn State's Ensemble shined in his performance, took the stage flawlessly displaying his panied by Smith musical abilities. non clarinet, William Next up was the Wilkes an on piano, and University's Percussion th Etters Asmus on Ensemble, whose performance was also The ensemble then went on to play Dimitri Shostakovich's, "Prelude" and "Fugue XV" and Tom Gauger's, "Gainsborough." However the ensemble saved it's best for last, performing Dave Grusin's, "River Song" esquisitly. The ensemble's rendition of this piece was by WCLH-FM METAL TOP20 far the climactic point of the evening, highlighted by great xylophone work, and Christopher Peeler's drumming expertise. . .-'.;?.:: •• :::..-}.'{ ,:~ 1) Ugly Kid Joe The evening then ended with the two ensembles joining together on stage for Camille Saint-Saens, "Adagio from Symphony No. 3," a very somber piece which winded down the evening to end on a peaceful note. 2) Soundgarden 3) Yngwie Malmsteen 4) Metallica 5) Pantera The concert was the first of two performances by ensembles. The second occurred last night at Penn State's main campus. 6) Slayer 7) Ozzy Osbourne Van Sant refuses to be influenced by Hollywood, which he refers to as the seedy "other-side of-the-track" culture. The movie gives the audience a glimpse of a small part of the American society. . The worst drug addict is not just a lumbering hulk, . but rather, he is consciously aware of and sensitive to himself as well as the world around him. Moreover, he has probably had more mystical visions than Jesus Christ. If not from the drugs than from the chaotic and confusing hypnotic world he is trapped J=:·· 9) Warbabies 1 ❖ 10) My Sister's Machine an Sant- counter-culture king Lynch. The movie depicts a drug afflicted counter-culture in Portland, Oregon during fresh breeze of artistic the post-hippie era. Bob Hughes (Dillion) has has been blowing out of American Northwest become a genius at ripping gwith it such talent as off drugstores and hospitals in films and art of David order to support his drug and the cartoons of habit. Bob eventually learns that his outlaw lifestyle is Larson. you appreciated the leading him nowhere, but is fBlue Velvet and Wild unable to get out. (which was tragically out on Twin Peaks) Bob, as narrator for the there is one more film story, retrospectively ·ence you should not examines the experiences of Gus Van San. his life. William Burroughs s Van Sant Jr. scores makes a cameo appearance as aars for his 1989 movie the "defrocked junkie priest" store Cowboy which who influenced Bob when he Matt Dillion and Kelly served as an alter boy. ~- :~: 8) Ministry 11) Skid Row 12) Nirvana m. 13) Asphalt Ballet This picture has something to say to all humans in a hypocritical, unnatural society. 14) Prong 15)XYZ f I am currently on a quest for some of Van Sant's earlier work. This can prove to be difficult in the Wyoming Valley. If you enjoy the sullen, gloomy style pervading from Northwest and are sick of Hollywood-molded movies, I greatly recommend Drugstore .,. { ® ·:--$. 16) Savatage ·==f ·" :j l l.-~ 17) Carcass 18) Infectious Grooves 19) Fates Warning 20) Europe Cowboy. ,x , .. . :::::f.«:?:~:~~~k -~~~;~~~~;~~~~~~~;~~~~~;~ Now you c-.an havi- two or the 111osl rcco~nlzcd and acccpti-d credit cards In the worlrl ."Isa"" and Masler<'..ard"" crTdlt cards ... 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Visa Is --~------------------'------------------------~ I:f 11,i:U-l:t•l;ffJ;l+X 11J•l:U+t\1 1 �FEB.20,1992 PAGE6 TBL: Pundit for the people Ah, another week in the life of The Bottom Line. A few items of interest: Did you ever notice that if you rearrange Paul E. Tsongas you get GASEOUS PLANT? This can only spell doom. If you've spent six hours doing engineering homework, you're likely to get a little burnt. For instance: Rho, rho, rho your boat, Up the Delta Phi, Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily, Integrate dt. Someone get me a copy of "The Marine Biology Coloring Book." I need a break. And a box of crayons with the old colors in it THE BOTTOM LINE WCLH-FM Listening, ears which hear, Compassion and Motivation: ideals held most dear. Socially cast as boring, somewhat above a drone, not the lively, party focus typically consistent, and alone. TOP35 1) Mighty Mty Bosstones 2) Ned's Atomic Dustbin 3) They Might Be Giants Why this cast and not another? Why do nice guys finish last? Most, no time will take to answer; seeking fun they move, alas consideration of his action , another will allow potential greatly wasted, bemoan the fact, but now alternative presented, less the flash and more the curse, recognition thus is tested, spot you there the better purse? 4) Pixies 5) Live 6) Social Distortion 7) Berserk 8) Marc Almond 9) Billy Bragg Chothing, cars, and high-tech items, these we've learned to recognize. Eyes to see must focus deeper, but yes, there are still some Nice Guys. 10) The Orb 11) This Picture 12) Sugar Cubes 13) Ministry -Married 14) The Cramps Whoa. Well, we can't say much more about the "nice guy" topic, but Jarrod Norton Green Grocer in the A&P of Life To the anonymous female in the meat market last week: . . While you pretty much laid down the law on the male/female sztuatwn at Wilkes last week, I must disagree with the method you have chosen to find a decent human being. Consider that you said something to the effect that men here (as everywhere) are after "you know what." Well, your quest led you to go to parties where they're so drunk th ey hardly know what gender they are, let alone how to be affectionate. . . . Like honest politicians, it's pretty much luck finding a nzce guy (or g!rl for that matter.) They'll all tell you they're nice. It's up to you to ~eczde who is full of hamburger. There are no singles bars where only affectzonat~, good-looking members of either sex hang out waiting for the love of their life to walk up to them. Also, if there was an acceptable male th ere, chances are he'd be sauced, making it hard to tell. While on this note, I'd like to take this opportunity to say tha t to "";• of the third of the campus that's female, a lot 01 them are cold as D~e s reception by the Republicans (or the Democrats for that matter.) 1 cant ~ee how you could have made such a gross oversight while effectively ~as~zng the entire male populace at Wilkes. I'm dying for someone to wrzte zn to TEL saying "I'm sensitive!" or "/ detest your letter, anony~us fema_l~,; There are sensitive men on campus! I'm one 01 them you nearszghted twit. I'd hate to see this column turn into Dear Abby. No one's saying anything we don't already know. -Some Anonymous Dude 15) Matthew Sweet 16) Lou Reed I think you've made a valid point Relationships are out of joint It's been this way for quite a while It doesn't give us cause to smile 18) Fishbone 19) Teenage Fan Club 20) Rev. Horton Heat For if the nice guys finish last We'll need to put that in the past But other problems to we'll devote our time By writing in to The Bottom Line. 21) Cubic Feet 22) Book Of Love 23) Psychefunkapus (Bleah. I think I'll stick to prose, thank you very much.) 24) Concrete Blonde I'MJI BC holds ca rL!!ter 14.r.a,·, 1 ~ 25) Depeche Mode 26) Siouxsie/Banshees Some of the organizations 27) Nitzer Ebb asked IABC members to 28) Chapterhouse Beacon Copy Editor collect resumes until a 29) Best KissersiWorld representitive could arrive. IABC sponsored a career "I spent a lot of time fair on Friday, February 14, preparing my resume. I 31) Thompson Twins in Rumours. thought that there would be 32) INXS Several local organizations people from the organizations offered information to at the fair taking resumes, not 33) Jellyfish students including; The classsmates," said senior, 34) Kate Bush Citizen's Voice, WNEP, and Christina Cline. 35) R.E.M. Wilkes-Barre General Despite the lack of career Hospital, just to name a few. opportunites, the fair proved Unfortunately, several to be beneficial to seniors were disappointed. "It underclassmen in search of was advertised as a job fair internships. All of the but the only positions offered organizations present were were internships," said accepting applications for Fear not. I wouldn't let that happen. In any event, you're right, mo st senior, Mary Jo Babiowski. internships. of the "nice" guys get overlooked. As I said last week, it's because of the c:.::.:.:._..::__-=~= = - - - - ~ --=:..=.::..::..=..:::::==!!:...:...:~=======-- - - - - - ---. society. Enough said ... well, for now at least Bonehead Proliferation or Glimmer of Hope? By JEAN NEPA CAN uouR 1RASH , ~ 0 Great Swami, Regarding the "Meat Market" at Wilkes: If women in general di~n't encourage the boneheads among us, there'd be fewer boneheads. Obvzous perhaps, and what's worse, true I'm afraid. The male may or may not seek one-nighters, may or may not have "one thing" in mind, and may or may not be a "real" idiot, but, as long as "nice" guys are ignored for the "flashy stud", "awesome hunk", or (insert more b.s. here), there will be more bozos than/ans to adore them. I submit the following for consideration: Gone? Considerate and Patient ursda .s loss ~c ortunate1 ning. eir plam out the l ever, t s show1 y have 1 adyO determ moref alf sho· d 6 reb 4:35 leJ ts. Just ever, th dy Co Zoka d by 1 BEACtlESARE FOR SAN~,1/ 1)ti,tr'~'~ ll j SSIE Cl StajfW, ilk:es U many ac to upha ast We ty came ly on, V st four tarted< the 11 e Bon their E nels hit a d E.S.l luctant i let tht ut the c ass and t c match cru with all c B ut E er in Jon Le for Stancil, h John Re swallow. ." Reese sta day, W when 1 �FEB.20,1992 PAGE? xtra ·effort keeps Ladies tough BOB SIMMONS nAssistant Sports Editor Thursday night the Lady Colonels were looking to avenge a ·~:•.s loss ~o Susquehanna. nfortunate1.y for the Lady Colonels the Crusaders had other plans for evening. Their plans included throwing fresh players at the Lady Colonels ghout the game trying wear them down. However, the plan almost back-fired on the Crusaders. The Lady els showed once again that they may be short on numbers but 'telyhave a lot of gutts. The Lady Colonels found themselves down by 18 points at halftime, were determined to make a better showing in the second half. ~phomore foward, Stacey Boyer said it best, "The way we played the dhalf showed that we're just not quitters." Boyer finished with 15 ts and 6 rebounds. With 4:35 left to go in the second half Susquehanna saw their lead cut points. Just 3:35 later the lead was cut to 6 points. However, that would be as close as it would get. Susquehanna held ~Lady Colonels "gutty" attack and walked away with a 76-67 win. Krista Zoka led the scoring attack with 17 points and 8 rebounds and helped by Missie Chinchar who chipped in with 14 points and 17 nds. 'Everyone gave 110% tonight. We proved a lot to ourselves. We that no matter what the quantity it's quality that counts, " said After the game Lady Colonels head coach, Karen Haag, said, "Every did the job they had to do. It was a super-human effort on the girls " On Saturday, February 15, the Lady Colonels traveled to Juniata for an ;,fternoon showdown. After a long trip the Lady Colonels were hoping to make it all worth while by getting a victory. Despite 23 points from Missie Chinchar andKrista Zoka and Stacey Boyer both pumping in 10 points the Colonels fell by 10 points, to host Juniata. The final score ended 73-63 in favor of Juniata. Tuesday night, February 18, the Lady Colonels were back home at the Maits Center to play a tough Elizabethtown team. The Lady Colonels went into the game with a 8-12 overall record, while having a 1-7 record in the Mi~dle Atlantic Conference (M.A.C.) The Lady Colonels were looking to get one victory out of their last three, but the Lady Jays didn't see it that way. The Lady Jays jumped to a 38-27 lead at halftime and never looked back. The Lady Jays scored 46 points in the second half while the Lady Colonels only matched their first half mark of 27 points. The Lady Jays walked away with a rather easy victory, 84-54. The Lady Colonels placed four players in double figures, Krista Zoka led the way with 12 points, Missie Chinchar added 11 points and Denise Carson and Deb Erdner both chipped in with 10 points. The latest M.A.C. statistics show that several Lady Colonels are ranked among the league's best. In scoring Missie Chinchar is ranked fifth with 17.8 points per game and second in rebounding with 11.3 per game. Krista Zoka is fourth in rebounding with 9.4 per game, while Denise Carson is second in free throw percentage with a mark of 88.5 percent Tonight the Lady Colonels will be at home against Messiah College. ,.,...ip-off time is at 7:00 p.!11. rapplers hangin' MISSIE CHINCHAR on Staff Writer The Wilkes University wrestlers hung tough gh many adversities this season and still ged to uphold a 10-8 record. Last Wednesday, East Stroudsburg ·versity came to town with a dual record of . Early on, Wilkes decisively won three of first four bouts. Chris Rickard (9-3 I) started off for the Colonels getting a win in the 118 lb. match. Dave Bonomo and Mike Evans later ted their E.S.U. opponents. However, Colonels hit a drought in the middle weight sandE.S.U. pulled ahead. Areluctant Aaron Tufankjian (8-9 overall) to let the match slip away so easily, · gout the competition 3-0 at the 190 lb. tclass and tieing the match at 15. The match came down to the heavyweight h with all eyes and hopes on Reggie cil. But E.S.U. had a tough HWT er in Jon Loercher who proved to be too for Stancil, ending in a 9-1 loss. (:each John Reese felt this loss was a tough to swallow. "We should have beaten U." Reese stated. "What hurt us most was there weren't any middleweights to juggle OJ Saturday, Wilkes had their work cut out them when they travelled to Lehigh ity. . tough so far The Engineers boasted one solid performance after another defeating the Colonels 25-12. But there were several bright spots in the match. Once again, Chris Rickard seemed unstoppable in the opening bout getting his ninth win this season on a fall with 3:47 left on the clock . Senior Dave Bonomo also bettered his overall record to 11-4 with a 6-2 decision. The only other Wilkes wrestler getting a win was sophomore John Stout at the 158 lb bout. Depth has become a major problem for the Wilkes grapplers. The loss of numerous names on the r0oster has put the Colonels ia unfamiliar territory where they must learn to how to deal with adversity. "We've always found ways to win in the past, but this season we seem to be only finding ways to lose," stated Reese. But these adversities can only prove to be beneficial for the future and the Colonels will once again be on the winning edge. Bloomsburg is the road trip scheduled for this Sunday followed by their final regular season bout on February 29 at the University of Penn. The EIWA tourney will also be held at Penn from March 6-7. "The season from here on in is going to be a struggle," said Reese. . But don't count Wilkes out for the count yet.. .. adversities were made to be overcome. Up and Away--Wilkes in action against Millersville �IN SPORTS: Lady Colonels show their guts against Crusaders. . ALSO: Wilkes wrestling wraps it up at 10-8. Roadtrip costly for the Colonels By J.R. RUPP Beacon Sports Editor . The rollerroaster ride for the Wilkes men's basketball team continued this past week as they took to the highways for three games. La~t Wednesday night the Colonels headed north to the John Long Center ~n Scranton for a matchup with the nationally ranked Royals. :-Yilkes w~s ~oping to catch the Royals off balance. Scranton was commg off therr frrst loss of the year, which came at the hands of King's, but what the Colonels saw was a finely tuned machine. "We foun~ ~-~-t t~ey di? not like losing, and they played like they were upset about It, said Wilkes head coach Ron Rainey on the Royals performance. Scranton's Andrea Pizzato hit a 3-pointer less then a minute into the game to give the Royals the lead for good, however Scranton coach Bob Bessoir had to call in a "bomber" to secure the gnr:e. Senior Mike Jones came off the bench for the Royals in the frrst half and threw down four 3-pointers to lift Scranton to a 43-27 halftime lead. Jones continued his aerial assault for the Royals as he finished with seven "trifectas" for the night. His seven treys set a school record at Scranton. Jones finished the night with 27 points while Mark Beneski added 14. Joe Natale led Wilkes with 13 points and 9 boards. Chris Patackis and Jeff Gregory each chipped in with 10 points for the Colonels. Saturday afternoon the Colonels continued their road trip, this time their ventures took them to New Jersey to face the Jersey Devils. . T~e ~olone~s were hoping to pull out some magic that brought them a big wm m Madison last year, against FDU. However, their effort came up short as they were burned by the De 66-58. . John Harlan led the way with 14 points and Natale, who has havmg a strong second half, added 10 points and 11 boards. Phil M also chipped in with 10 points. Doylestown was the final stop for the Coloneis as they won in dram fashion against Delaware Valley. Trailing by six at the half, the Colonels put it into high gear. Na canned two free throws with three seconds left to tie the score at 65 at end of regulation. ' In the first extra period, freshman Rob Watkins hit a three to knot score at 74. The Aggies took a two-point advantage, 76-74, with two· left on the c~ock. Harlan's baseball pass down court was deflecte Marko, who tied the score at 76 and forced overtime number two. Th~ second overtime was all Wilkes as they outscored the Aggies I Dionne ~arshall canned a "trifecta" to give the Colonels the lead good 83-80 m the second session. Wilkes went on to win 90-82. Natale led the way with 26 points and a career high 20 boards. M added 18 points and 14 rebounds, while Matt Labuda netted 13 andH chipped in with 12. Rainey was pleased with the play of his younger players. "Watkins Labuda played well and Marshall stepped up to take over after we lost guards," said Rainey. Wilkes now sports an overall record of 9-15 an they are 3-7 in the The Colonels close out their 1991-1992 campaign this Saturday at Marts Center as they host foniata in a 2:00 p.m. tipoff. Wilkes - King's battle for charity By JERRY HOFFMAN Beacon Staff Writer There are a number of reasons why people gather in a gymnasium to play basketball on a Saturday afternoon. One reason is that they may want to improve their physical fitness. Another is that they may want to rekindle the competitive fires within them, or they may just want work off the stress and frustrations that have accumulated O'ter the past week. They may even want to work off a hangover. But staff members from both Wilkes and King's didn't play basketball for any of these reasons. They played for people who didn't have the physical ability to play or who would never get the chance to play. They played for those who are stricken with multiple sclerosis. Multliple sclerosis is a disease which affects the central nervous and often causes speech problems or loss of muscular coordination for those afflicted Benefit~ fr~m this game were donated to the Multilple Scerosis, Northeast Chal?te: which 1s located in Wilkes-Barre. Donations came from the price of admiss10n to the game and also from personal donations from the players from both teams. . Both teams consisted of twelve male or female volunteer players who were e1t!1er 1;1emb~rs of the college's staff or graduate students. The members of Wilkes team mcluded: Mark Allen, Steve Barton, Scott Bodfish 11ike Incitti Larry Kuhar, Leigh Major, Kevin McHale, John Spentz Ka;en Springer' and Tom Wignot. ' ' Mary Lorusso of Human Resources and Cheryl Gibson of Financial also volunteered to collect money and to work the concession stand. The Kings' staff had a one point lead over Wilkes after the first half. score was 27-26. The King's staff then went on to win the game 64-55. During the game, there was a great amount of enthusiasm and excit on the court on both team's behalf. This game was also filled with sportmanship on both team's behalf. "As for the game today, the team did a great job all around, especi defense. The only shots we gave them were long-range, low-perce shots. But they made them. They had one player who shot the eyes the_ baske! from three-point range. I understand he was the leading sco their varsity team last year," said Incitti. " But it was a close game right up until the end. We were really with how well we played. Of course we were hungry for a victory we've got a nice starting point for future games. Anent seems that the be at least another game before the spring semester ends. We haven'tc a charity yet, but we'll probably play at King's next time," added Incitti. "It was a great game, good cause, and we're looking for a rematch.It lots of fun, we're still learning," said Kuhar. "The faculty-staff team would like this to be an annual event. I we'd like to hold several events like this throughout the year, each time different charity. It's a great way to have fun, and to contribute to community," said Incitti. Multiculturalis ent things to le. This was just c cts of the ered at the op multi cul turalis1 held during th< Ivy Rios and I ield Blac icultural inst 'alists for the N e Departm cation, hos1 hour forum. Appro ximat, lty, staff inis tra tion 1 ed the forum ' not many st1 ance. "I thought ti great, it all, lty and staff) ti some things t not otherwise other as colleag asu Choudhry, ssor, engineeri1 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon Newspaper Collection, 1947-present Description An account of the resource <p>This is Wilkes University's <em>Beacon</em> Newspaper collection, 1947-present. We also have digitized copies of the <em>Beacon's</em> predecessors, <em>The Bucknell Bison Stampede</em>, 1934-1935 and <em>The Bucknell Beacon</em>, 1936-1947 June. It should be noted that Wilkes University does not have a complete set of issues for the Bucknell Bison Stampede and Bucknell Beacon. For researchers who are interested in seeing the complete issues for these publications, please contact <a href="https://researchbysubject.bucknell.edu/scua">Bucknell University's Special Collections Department</a>.</p> <p></p> <p>Missing Issues:</p> <p>1947 August 8th<br />1947 September 5th<br />1947 October 3rd<br />1947 October 17th<br />1947 October 31st<br />1947 November 21st<br />1947 December 19th<br />1948 September 9th<br />1950 April 28th<br />1953 April 10th<br />1962 February 2nd</p> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Beacon staff is comprised of Wilkes University students who are advised by a full-time faculty member of the Communication Studies Department. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1934-present Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright of the Wilkes Beacons is retained by Wilkes University. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Professor Emeritus Harold Cox digitized the collection from 1934-1970 and created a <a href="https://beaconarchives2.wilkes.edu/">legacy website</a>. Digital Archives student John Jenkins digitized the collection from 1970-present. Special thanks goes to Communication Studies Professor Dr. Kalen Churcher, Editor-in-Chief Kirsten Peters, Beacon staff member, Emily Cherkauskas, and other Beacon staff for their help in acquiring digitized copies of the Beacons from 2006 onward. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon 1992 February 20th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1992 February 20 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/5ea3bc8735e732e179a99a2e44156010.pdf b1bc1fadec6f380249efc039b500b08f PDF Text Text I - · .aeon Volume 44, No. 15 te Devils has been il Marko dramatic . Natale ;5, at the knot the two ticks 1ected to 1 ies 14-6. : lead for :. Marko 1d Harlan tkins and ! lost our 1e MAC. ay at the ncial Aid 1alf. The -55. WILKES UNIVERSITY'S WEEKLY Forum addresses curriculum issues iy BONNEE BREESE Jeacon Managing Editor Multiculturalism means aifferent things to different ~Opie. This was just one of the 11pects of the message klivered at the open forum on multiculturalism which ·as held during the week. \!s. Ivy Rios and Dr. Willa Cofield Blackshear, multicultural instructional 1pecialists for the New Jersey ltate Department of tducation, hosted the :wo-hour forum. Approximately 75 [acuity, staff, and 1dministration members ~tended the forum but there were not many students in ttendance. "I thought the forum as great, it allowed us faculty and staff) to actually ice some things that we llight not otherwise discuss to jCh other as colleagues," said )r, Vasu Chaudhry, associate ~ofessor, engineering. Every person in the room had to choose a partner, turn their backs to their partner and then make five changes to their appearance before facing each other again. Faculty, staff, and students thought this was interesting, trying to figure out the changes their partner had made. Next, each had to tum around and make ten additional changes to their appearance, that was much harder for the group. Rios pointed out to the group that this is how most of us deal with cultural changes in curriculums. "Obvious changes are made first, if curriculums were thought about further more input is put forth," said Rios. Blackshear, on the other hand, discussed what exactly instructors need to make changes within their institutions, and personal lives. "Communities must See Forum, p. 2 tcitement rith great ~cially on ~rcentage res out of scorer on Research grants awarded Kim Gavel and Donna Zurawski were recently awarded research grants from state and national agencies to support their honors research in biology. The National Honor Society for Scientists, Sigma Zi, awarded full funding to Gavel to support her research on the physical and chemical adaptations of acorns for dispersal by seed-eating animals, such as squirrels. A basic research grant from the Pennsylvania Academy of Science will allow Zurawski study the effects of plant toxins on parasite infections in mammals. "The results of both projects will have an important impact on the study semesters and has held a place on the dean's list since her freshman year. Gavel is the secretary and layout editor for the Chemistry Club, a member of the Biology Club and the Earth and Environmental Science Club, and a teaching assistant for the biology department and the ITEC Center. Zurawski is also a Gavel plans to continue Presidential Scholar and has her education with a masters received awards as a degree and possibly a Ph. D. three-year member of the in environmental toxicology. women's basketball team. She has received several She is on the Dean's List and scholarships , including the a member of the Biology Charles B. Reif Scholarship Club. in biology, and the Zurawski plans to attend Presidential Scholarship. She graduate school and obtain a has maintained a 4.0 grade degree in Ph. D. in Wildlife point average for the past five Science. of plant-animal interactions as well as on applied research that is derived from such basic ecological studies," commented Dr. Michael A. Steele, research advisor to Gavel and Zurawski and assistant professor of biology. Steele expects the results from the student's research will be published in scientific journals next year. Let the games begin! MISSIE CHINCHAR Beacon Staff Writer lly happy :tory, but there will 1't chosen :itti. For all of you who were shunned out of Winter Olympic competition in Albertville last week, this weekend is your chance to shine. h. It was Ideally me fora e to the February 27,1992 orum- 1 Members of the Wilkes community discuss multicultural suesMonday night Weekend it is best described as Wilkes University's own version of the winter games. "Cereals" is this years theme for the 540 students participating in this years events. According to Tom Wittman, Student It's Winter Weekend Government President, this year's games will have a new time again!!! For anyone who is twist. "We've decided to unfamiliar with Winter include a tug of war and a relay race this year for more competition", said Wittman. Student Government anticipated a total of 32 teams for the competition, but as Wittman stated, only 27 teams beat the registration deadline. The 27 teams have been separated into four conferences : North East, North West, South East, and South West. There will be conference winners as well as SeeWeekend,p.2 �Frn.27,1992 PAGE2 Speech and Debate Union scores bi From all over the commonwealth they came to participate in the Annual Pennsylvania State Individual Events Speaking Championship Tournament. The goal was to capture a state title and be recognized as one of Pennsylvania's outstanding communicators. One hundred twenty-five competitors gathered for two days of competition on the host campus of Luzerne County Community College. The state Individual Events Speech Association offered ten different categories of speaking competition. The Wilkes Speech Union made their presence felt by winning 6 trophies. Al Mueller moved into the winner's circle with five victories. he captures a 2nd place in he areas of Entertainment Speaking and Persuasive Oratory. He won a 3rd place finish in the difficult field of Rhetorical Criticism and captured a 5th place trophy in I'?'lpromptu Literature with a 6th place trophy. New team member Karen Anderson entering just her second intercollegiate competition completed the Wilkes entry. There were two major highlights at the tournament for the Wilkes public speakers. The first came when it was announced that Wilkes had earned the discourse. Al rounded out his distinction of being named the victories by being named the 3rd Best Overall forensic 2nd best overall public school in the Commonwealth. speaker in the competition. When it was announced that Team mate Holly Evans Wilkes had won this honor picked up a top honor by the team received a standing finishing the competition in ovation. Dr. Kevin Dean, the Prose Interpretation of Director of West Chester competition to determine University, the top overall top persuasive speaker in winner was quoted as saying nation. In addition ea of Wilkes "They have quality student will have his speech published in t where we have quantity." Interstate Oratory Year This announcement mark The second highlight came the first time in the history when it was announced that Wilkes University that Wilkes' Al Mueller had earned member of the student the right to represent the state will be representin of Pennsylvania in th e Pennsylvania in competiti Interstates Oratory Contest. Interstates Oratory Contest is Al and his forensfo co the oldest continuing running will make the trip in late A public speaking contest in the to Austin, Texas for t U.S. This year will mark the national competition. 125th running of the The Wilkes Speech tournament. The rules are that Debate Union is coached each state in the U.S. can directed by Dr. Bradford send its two persuasive Kinney, chair of the speakers to host a city for communications departmenl r~,,.,.-...<lla(➔~,-::,::~~~:JlMK:~!31Kl►.""Mr~»tlOIIK• Considering Columbus !•Forum In celebration of the upcoming 500th anniversary of Columbus's discovery of the New World, the Political Science and History departments at Wilkes University will sponsor a lecture "Thinking About Columbus", given by Dr. David Sowell on Thursday, March 5th at 7:30 pm in room 203 of the Arnaud C. Marts Sports and Conference Center. Admission is free and open to the public. Sowell's lecture on Columbus's discovery focuses on the perspective of the natives in the lands conquered by the Spaniards and the subsequent effect on their lifestyles. Dr. Sowell is an assistant II· professor of history at Juniata College in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania where he teaches courses in Latin American and United States Civilization and History. His articles and essays have been published in a variety of journals and texts in both the United States and South America. Recipient of several grants and awards, Sowell has traveled to Bogota, Columbia to complete research for his dissertation. &_'._ ~ ii_ -__•_ lll! I III a _-_,_- I cont. from p. 1 stand up for themselves, then people will come to help but, you m make the first step," said Blackshear. "Those people that come to help you are 'allies' they are v important to helping a community in a successful multicultural change, added Blackshear. Both Rios and Blackshear strongly stated that curriculums should inclusive of all cultural aspects (race, gender, class, etc.) so students feel good about themselves. . They suggested that institutions limit racism and ethnocentnsm, providing a curriculum base that covers all ethnic and cul backgrounds. _.. .. IEs:-~)a.'J.(~>.ai::c~~:>.::c ~z.~--:;~~,)IIY',._.:,_...<::m: In 1986, Sowell received his doctorate from the University of Florida where he also received his masters degree. He graduated from Grand Valley State College with a bachelor's degree and received an A.B. from Western Kentucky University. J1~!i~ :~!: :;: I1itn~i:m§vlliv:I§migl:i: ·r---· .. I I I Earn $10.50 / hr. /\s a Part-Time Sales Representative 1::Il1 .:1: : :!: : :1:1: I:10@!~#~: :!~ lg!!:!!~_;;_i :_:: :::::::::::::::::::: _____ ____________ _ . ·-::::::·:·:·:·::::::_::_:_:_::::_:_:_:_:_:_:_:_:_:_:_:_: ..·.. ·.·-- ·-· ......................... . * FlEXiblE Houns * * * All MAjons AccEpTEd PAnr..-TiME No ExpERiENCE NECESSARY cont. Jrom p. 1 blind basketball, the relay race and the tug of war beginning at 2 pm at Volleyball opens the Athletic Ralston Field. competition beginning on Friday The four conference winners night at the Marts Center following from Friday nights volleyball the opening ceremonies slated for 6 matches will venture back to the pm. Marts Center Sunday night at 6pm Saturdays events begin at 9 to decide the overall champs. am at Rallston Field and include the So now that the XVI Winter bat spin, keg roll, roll in the sack, Olmpics are behind us, let the ameba and dodge ball. games begin here at Wilkes Scheduled for Sunday are University. ac POSITIONS AVAILABLE IN THE WILKES-BARRE AREA CaH: (201) 408-5558 ft the em1 sat st rofe it u 0 �FEB.27,1992 uildirig bridges If it is necessary, omit one bridge over the river, go a little there, and throw one arch at least over the 1111d iirker gulf of ignorance which surrounds us ----- Henry David Thoreau What Thoreau alludes to in this passage from Walden is important an issue today as it was 1854. We are stantly surrounded by this "gulf of ignorance" because continue to avoid the realities of our complex society. One of the biggest problems we face today is our luctance to accept the customs and traditions of the many erse cultures which compose our society. We have a finite tendency to ignore cultures which we do not IKlerstand. t as This week at Wilkes, students, faculty, and staff l!empted to bridge the gap between cultures by celebrating university's first Multicultural Awareness Week. The events which continued throughout the week luded an Open Forum sponsored by the Wilkes grarnming Board; a Multicultural Festival on Tuesday Thursday in Stark Lobby which includes flags, · acts, food, music, and native dress representative of the ·ous cultures of Wilkes' International Club members; and poetry reading on Wednesday night featuring poets and ywrights Amiri Bakara and Rashidah Ismaili, whose urnes of works focus on the disorders of society, racism, culture. The efforts of everyone who worked to organize this k's activities should be applauded. All of this hard work dedication, however, seemed to go unappreciated by yof the students on our campus. At the forum Monday night, there were more faculty and f members than there were students, and many of the nts at the poetry presentation Wednesday night were 'sh students who were required to attend the event by · professors. These events, like many other activities on campus, seemed to go virtually unnoticed. ls it because we want to continue to be ignorant of the rcultures represented on our campus, or is it just that 're too lazy to get up and turn off Beverly Hills 90210 to one of these activities? Acombination of these two factors is probably the most ly answer. Many of us are willing to learn about th~ toms and traditions of another culture, as long as 1t sn't take much effort. As students, we have become ingly apathetic and lazy. If we could simply pop in a VCR tape on the culture of er country, then we'd be willing to sit back and learn. forbid, however, if we'd actually have to leave the ort of our dorm rooms and walk across campus to the yof Stark to get the information first-hand. Maybe if we took the time and energy to attend the erous events and activities which take place on our pus every week, we'd be better able to navigate the gulf of ignorance" that has surrounded Wilkes. Don't forget to submit your opinions, nts, and letters to the Editor to The Beacon, 2nd floor llenback Hall (across from the library). Editor's note: What have we learned this week? After a week of multicultural events on campus, we should all be a little wiser and more educated in cultures from around the world. The organizers of this week should collectively and individually be praised for all the effort put forth to motivate, educate, and stimulate students, faculty, and staff on the differences which exist among us all. We learned this week, that it is not om choice to decide how we were brought into this world (what ethnic background we have); we learned that hatred kills and teaches numbness; we learned that there is good in everybody's culture; we learned that differences are okay and that we can live with and appreciate them. We learned, we learned, and then we learned some more. What will it take for us all to reach inside of ourselves and say 'I'm okay, you're okay?' What will it take for us to think in a culturally positive form, spiritually, physically, mentally, and intellectually? This week's events brought the importance of people to the forefront of the minds of everyone who attended. That's right plain 'ole people. People like you, people like me, and people whom we haven't yet met. Let's wake up people and smell the coffee! It;s time for us to make a change in this world. It's time for us to make the difference. It's time for us not to blame others for things that we cannot attain for ourselves. It's time for us to remove ourselves from what we believe is righteously right. It's time for us to take chances and be daring. It's time for us to take charge of our lives for the enhancement of the lives of others. We owe this to ourselves, we owe this to our children, we owe this to our parents. Our parents, the ones who suffer from tunnel vision. Our children, those that are already born and those that have not yet been born. Ourselves, are we willing to learn, appreciate, and accept a culturally mixed society? I am, you are, he is, she is, we are all human! Did you notice that? We all eat, breathe, sleep, and use toilet facilities. We are no different than the person whom we sit next to in the classroom, in the office, on the bus, or in a church pew. We are all people. People make this world what it is today, but people cannot destroy this world. People, meaning you, me, everybody. You can make a difference. The cycle begins with you. �FEB.27,1992 PAGE4 r•Amil . =-=. ===·. ·=·=~r=;r=. ====. ·==• ·===. = =• = = . = =• ·===;r=. =·=·• ==·• ·===• = =• =·=·• ·=·=~r= ; r=. ===·i r·~v=,r= ; r=. =·=·i r'• 0 Amnesty International The Wilkes Chapter of Amnesty International meets the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month at 11:00 a.m. in Room 209 of Stark and the 2nd Tuesday of every mc;mth at 3 p.m. in the same location. All interested students, faculty, and staff are invited to attend. 0 Adult Learners Group An Adult Learners Group has been organized for full and part-time adult students at Wilkes. The purpose of the group is to provide students the opportunity to become aware of services available to them, participate in social interaction, and discuss matters of academic concern. We wish to offer the adult learner the opportunity to experience interaction with fellow students. If you are interested in learning more about this group, please contact Kathy Pesta at ext. 4156. 0 Global Ocean The Concert and Lecture Series will present "Threat to the Global Ocean," a lecture by Peter Burtchell, the newest member of the Cousteau Society, tonight at 8 p.m. in the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center. Admission is free and the public is invited. ° For Sale - Used Personal Computer equipment for sale. If interested, contact Peter Bailey in the Wilkes Small Business Development Center at extension 4339. - Apple Image Writer printer in excellent condition. $150 or best offer. Call 824-8470. Tax Assistance Program 0 Wilkes students are again offering free income tax assistance as part of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. The help is available on the following Saturdays from 10-2 p.m. in Marts room 213 on February 8, 15, and 29, and on March 7, 14, 21, and 28, and April 4. For more information contact the accounting department at extension 4708. ° Career Services It's time to begin looking for a summer job or co-op. Career Services is offering an informational seminar regarding summer jobs and co-ops on Tuesday, March 17 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in SLC 166. 0 Education Club The Education Club will meet on Tuesday, March 3 at 11 a.m. in Sturdevant Hall. Senior Pictures 0 The deadline for submitting pictures for the yearbook is March 31. Along with your picture (3 x 4 wallet size), please include the following information: name, home address, degree, and major/minor. All pictures must be turned in to the yearbook office on the 2nd floor of Hollenback Hall. 0 Apartment Photos Any students living in off campus housing who would like to have their apartment photo in the yearbook, please write your name, address, and phone number on a piece of paper and submit it to the yearbook office on the 2nd floor of Hollenback Hall. The Beacon Wilkes University's Weekly VOL. 44 NO. 15 FEBRUARY 27, 1992 Raltd as a First Class newspaper wilh on, mark of distinction by tht Associated Colkgiatt Press 1991-92 EDITORIAL STAFF 0 Open House The Admissions Office will hold its ann Spring Open House on Saturday, March 14. program schedule for the day will inclu registration at the Marts Center from 9:30 to! a.m., a general meeting with university officers the Gymnasium from 10:15 to 11 a.m., camp tours and lunch from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., financial aid workshop from 12:30 to 1:10 p. and department meetings from 1:15 to 3 p.rn. 0 Tour Guides Any students interested in assisting as to guides for the Open House on March 14 sho contact the Admissions Office at extension 4400. 0 Shopping Trip The Chemistry Club is sponsoring a shoppin trip to the Franklin Mills Shopping Outlet Saturday, March 21. Cost of the trip is $17 person. The bus will leave from in front of Stark 8 a.m. and will leave Franklin Mills at 4 p.m. F more information, contact Shelley or Charlotte extension 2036 or 829-9736 or Helen in the Chem. Dept. at extension 4620 (SLC 261). 0 Sordoni Gallery The Sordoni Art Gallery will feature "Nature Muse" Sunday, March 1 through Sunday, M 29. These contemporary works based on landsca will include paintings, prints, and photographs American artists in a wide range of styles f realistic to abstract. A preview and openin reception will be held on Sunday, February 29 6 to 8 p.m. Gallery hours are daily 12 to 5 p. and Thursday evening until 9 p.m. For m information, contact the Gallery at extension 4325. Just a reminder ... All announcements must be received by 6p each Tuesday in order to appear in Thursda issue. gfAL~,GfffCKeN SALA~ ~ANNPWrCH WITHOUT A Ir TASTe! e PUBLICATION GUIDE (1991- 92) EDITORIAL POLICY ri in 1 al s hei hou1 rof at BONNEE BREESE --- MANAGING EDITOR MELISSA MARGIS --- NEWS EDITOR BRIAN MALINA --- FEATURE EDITOR JARROD NORTON---ASSISTANT FEATURE EDITOR J. R. RUPP --- SPORTS EDITOR BOB SIMMONS -ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR JEAN NEPA --- COPY EDITOR SAMANTHA IRESON - PHOTO EDITOR CHRISTINE CARDELLO --- ADVERTISING MANAGER MR. TOM MORAN --- ADVISOR THE EDITORIAL REPRESENTS THE COLLECTIVE VIEW OF THE BEA CON EDITORIAL STAFF. ALL OTHER VIEWS ARE THOSE OF THE C:\DIVIDUAL WRITER. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ARE WELCOMED, PROVIDED THEY ARE NO LONGER THAN 500 WORDS. LETTERS EX CEEDING THIS LENGTH MAY BE EDITED OR REJECTED ON TERMS OF SPACE. ALL LETTERS MUST BE SIGNED, BUT NAMES MAY BE WITHHELD. ,WDRESS - 2ND FLOOR HOLLENBACK HALL, WILKES-BARRE, PA !'HONE - 824-4651 EXT. 2962 J2 d tan e rs ·onalprep en se pie alls \\l Jap at w for t tatio ole co alcehik< apane al dish e W5ve PON6 IT, ORVIU..S ... ACO~ ANDREA SIL VI EDITOR -IN-CHIEF SEPT 12, 19, 26; OCT 3, 10, 24, 31; NOV 7, 14, 21; DEC 5 JAN 30; FEB 6, 13, 20, 27; MAR 5, 12, 19, 26; APR 2, 9, 30 ou Io, hopeJ ity t ltur 1 feas m 11 lobH om ai OM,OH111TMIS TIMS THE~ SflJT HIS N05e AND MfS~S111I lfifNK Wf'P eemRP~ 1HeRAN~ . �FEB.27,1992 m. PAGES tuderits get taste of multicultural world BONNEE BREESE onManaging Editor Kyou love to dine on fine · ehopefully you took the unity to indulge in the ticultural week's interal feast on Tuesday. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., ~LC lobby was filled with from around the world. The Japanese table ed tantalizing delights, mbers of the ational-American Assoc. b prepared Japanese cken Shish-kabobs, ese pickles and Onigiri balls with seaweed and te Japanese seasonings). 'What we have chosen to for today's event is a sentation of food from whole country of Japan," Takehiko Serai. 'Japanese don't have al dishes, everyone eats same foods throughout the tty," Serai added. From India, there were y snacks and a dinner Snack foods included vegetarian Vadi and i. For dinner it was ri Chicken with rice. oori is a style of g in Pakistan, which ial spices included to h their dishes with ble flavor," said Dr. Choudhry, associate sor of Engineering. 'What most people don't is that India and n have been separate countries since 1947, after the Ghandi movement and when British rule was defeated." "This is why we (India table) don't have more to offer the Wilkes campus, some of the students and staff didn't want to participate because Pakistan was not being represented or advertised," added Choundry. For Israelian food , Ana Guzman's father drove in from New Jersey with a carribean seasoned dish of roast pork which represented the Puerto Rican taste. From Indonesia, Chicken Pie was the creme de la creme, which surprisingly had a sweetly seasoned chicken center for the person with an undoubtfully sweet tooth. Dan Brisk, a freshmen,music major said, "I think this is a good event, it educates the student body about different ethnic backgrounds." "This type of event allows them (students) to better understand cultures around the world, maybe this will help to eliminate some of the racial tensions that exist," Brisk added. Other samples available at the feast include Homus, a Lebanese side dish and appetizer, made of Chick peas with Tahini spice.This dish represented Syria and was donated by Nedoff's Restaurant, Hazle A venue in Wilkes-Barre. , MUNCHIES - Wilkes students enjoy samples from multicultural feast Marla Vandermark's mother made the Greek dish, Baklava and Spinach pie. To represent Poland Vandermark's Mom also made Nut Roll. Everything at that table was extra good, made with that motherly touch. . Lucy Liao from Taiwan, a Wilkes graduate student, who has been in America for only eight months made an array of edible delights for the event. Taiwanese Lobster chips, Chicken with oyster sauce, Chicken with soy sauce and Chicken salad made for Taiwanese taste buds but, good enough for anyone to eat. All of these dishes melted in your mouth. Malaysian Satay, a barbecue chicken dish, Curry puffs, and Fried bananas made by Wilkes sophomore Adila Abdulah, were treats to all who ate them. Peking Chef donated Lo Mein and Fortune cookies, maili and Baraka at CPA e from the continent, , the other from the of America. Two poets if you've ever read their you have surely not · need their deep-spirited ges. . Amiri Baraka/Leroi Jones America and Rashidah 'i from West Africa, everyone in the CPA, light. If you weren't there missed a poetry reading · live in the hearts and of all who were there. Ismaili read many selections that she wrote as a reflection to her meeting and knowing James Baldwin (famous Black American writer). She also read a poem titled Monday, which she said reflected on her childhood when she spent a great deal of time near the ocean. Baraka read a selection he titled, The Mind of The President, he said, this was written as a response to his feelings about President Reagan but, could be used also for President Bush. Baraka's work is enchanted with the sounds of jazz, specifically John Coltrane, while Ismaili's work is enchanted with the sounds of African music. Ismaili 's poetry echoes the anguished experiences of the African people being stolen from their continent. While Baraka's poetry expresses the anger of the black American as free yet oppressed people. Both writers were fantastic, if they're in your town or here again, go and see, hear, and feel the spirit of the black man and the black woman in rare form. famous Chinese dishes well-known to the American palate. Paul Azimov, Wilkes student, who came to America only four months ago said, "I've never seen anything like this before at a college or university, in Russia there are many foreign students but we never got to eat food from their countries." All-in-all, if you missed this event you want to make sure that you can attend next year. MONEY FOR COLLEGE Every student is eligible for some type of financial aid regardless of grades or parental Income. FinanciarAid "'Available Immediately~ Spt:cial grants program Every student eligible No one tmned down Simple application • Send~ address and $1 P&H fee (refundable) to: Student Services P. 0. Box 22-4026 Hollywood, FL 33()22 GUARANTEED. �PAGE6 FEB.27,1992 Meat Market IV: The Produce Zone This week, gentle reader, yours truly, the Pundit For The People, has been running on an insane brew of adrenaline, sugar, caffeine, and hydrocarbons. As a result of his fanatical dedication to his major, and having three exams within 33 hours, he's lost what ~ left of his sanity. Not even Heisenberg would be uncertain that the ol' Swami is totally burnt. Onward... It seems that everyone is caught up in "Dear Abby" fever. Perhaps it's because spring is coming. Maybe it has to do with the number of sunspots. Who knows, it could even be related to the price of tea in an obscure district of China. Please write in about something else. I can't really say much about the "meat market" that I haven't said already. However, I persevere. Calgon! Take me away! MARKET ANNOUNCES PRICE CUT FOR SPAM Hey Great Swami: When I made the statement about Wilkes being a meat market, it wasn't meant to be a blanket one. I simply wanted to raise some awareness about some prevailing attitudes toward females among our illustrious male population. (FYI: I don't go to parties at all. I'm in the "minority" that's here at Wilkes to get an education.) Lately, though, some of the episodes in my life that caused me to write that letter 2 weeks ago happened to me and others in the loose circle I travel in. At the risk of getting too personal I'll just say that those episodes of which I speak basically had to do with a guy that someone liked or just conversations that I've been in the presence of or overheard in the cafe line. One thing I've learned at WU is never to go into the cafe during dinner not looking your best, because 2 out of every three tables are occupied by guys and most of them are scrutinizing every female that walks past. It's like we're all on display and being compared to the bimbos on beer commercials. This may seem pretty benign now, but eventually we'll all be out there dealing with each other on a professional basis. The bottom line is that the WCLH-FM TOP35 Before I say anything earth-shattering, I'd like to make a comment regarding future letters. SHORT! 1) Mty Mty Bosstones PLEASE! Granted, this has 2) Ministry served a purpose, but I really 3) Social Distortion think that what was said could 4) Right Said Fred have been said in a lot fewer 5) Shaman words. 6) Live However, my thoughts on 7) Red Hot Chili Peppers this whole meat market thing: 8) Chapterhouse "Poser" and "nice guy" are 9) R.E.M. mutually exclusive. If he's a ~ 1 O) Ned's Atomic Dustbin poser, he isn't really a nice 11) Pixies guy, is he? 12) Matthew Sweet ~-------------.. You're right, though. Nice 13) Depeche Mode dangerous attitude of home, have discussed this guys are expected to be 14) They Might Be Giants disrespect toward women subject time and time again -- everything. Maybe that's why there are so few of them 15) Berserk causes society to regress and granted, we are even sick of - it's a result of attrition. 16) Reverend Horton Heal adds another burden on those it. [Tell me about it. - JN] It's so hard being a nice guy 17) Psychefunkapus of us trying to succeed. I We cannot understand why a they change majors to 18) Kate Bush don't expect to restructure man will be the sweetest that something easier. (Wow ... 19) Sugar Cubes society, but something had to creature on earth when you're just like Engineering attrition.) 20) The Cramps be said. How many of you alone together, and then It seems to me that you are interested in a girl because ignore you completely when 21) Teenage Fan Club consider the "nice" guy who of her personality and entire others 22) Dramarama are around. hurt you to be a jerk. Did you package rather than just Anonymous dude, please tell 23) Toad/ Wet Sprocket thinking "Yeah, she'd do it." me why a "nice guy" would even stop for a second to 24) Marc Almond think that he may not have -The original anonymous do such a thing. It has been able to do anything about 25) Billy Bragg happened to me more than 26) Cubic Feet Well, I'll take the package once and more than once have it? More often than not, a nice 27) Radio Caroline (Var.) deal, the one that comes with I lived to regret personal guy is caught in a no-win 28) MC 900 Foot Jesus situation (to this I can the free steak knives. emotions and things I said and 29) Siouxsie/Banshees I never intended to get this did that came back to haunt personally attest), and he has to pick the option with the 30) Best Kissers/World sort of thing started. TBL me . least damage. You may have 31) Voice of the Beehive was supposed to be a Q&A come out on the short end of * 32) Thompson Twins I admit that, unfortunately, column. Abby! Save me! this, but it may not necessarily that the nice guy is expected to 33) Jellyfish As my English teacher in high school used to say, be little less than a superhero. have been his fault. 34) Soup Dragons Enough of the soapbox. "Coherent, Cohesive, Girls don't (or shouldn't) give 35) Midge Ure Succinct." We're writing text a damn about the jerks, but Maybe this will help both aplenty saying the same thing they do expect a lot more from sides of the war of the sexes over and over and over ... the guys they think are nice. to better understand each rather like the Energizer When a jerk hurts you, you other. Bunny ... it keeps going ... dismiss it from your mind, realizing that he's swine, [list and going ... and going ... deleted] . But when a "nice guy" hurts you, it runs HELP WAN7€.D DON'T ABUSE THE deeper, because you never expected it to happen. €ARN $200-$S00 W€€KlY MAil/NG PRODUCE What "nice guy" hurts a 1992 TR.AV€ l /3R.OCHUR.€S . fOR. MOR.€ To Some Anonymous Dude girl? Are we to assume that INfORMAT-ION SEND AN ADDR.cSSf.D STAMP€{) i. NV€ lOPE TO: browsing among among the the men in question were really jerks to begin with? ground round: I was surprised and pleased Simply became jerks? Are ATW' TR.AVE l, to read your response to last being swayed into jerkdom by P.O. 130X 430780 week's TBL. At first I was of their friends? Someone, help! -M I AM I. f l 3.3 I 43 the opinion that no male - One who speaks for many - - - - - - - -- - - - ~ - - - - - - - -- would bother to comment on the meat market situation. It ·sash of Cash· would have crushed me to I have this think that no guy on campus The sneaking cared what the anonymous suspicion female generalized about his BEACHESARI that the kind. You have almost .. FORSAND~, window reaffirmed my faith in the be'st like our "nice guy" and for that I thtmk tuition you. Like a smile Because I am taking your and unlike a word that you are indeed a frown, it goeth sensitive male, I hope you can up but cometh answer a question for me. not down! -DJC Why is it that so many guys are ''posers?" My friends and /, both here at Wilkes and at THE BOTTOM LINE Jarrod Norton fCANYOUR ~tr" ent retu ut how the new It didn 't that d ery C (! ard to e ladi ey h ev ach the s , ls ros it �irst season brings excitement for Haag . The lack of players played a big role m the Lady colonels season. "I felt we were in every game only to get down the stretch and have nothing left to give because of the lack of bodies we had " said Coach Haag. ' She added, "sometimes our best effort was not the best to win. Many of our games were out of our hands." Despite all the adversity that the Lady Colonels faced they hung together through it all and proved its not the quantity but quality that counts. "These ladies were a great group to work with. They turned what could hav~ been a nightmare, due to injuries, lack of numbers, and just one freshman, into a good season," said Coach Haag. Coach Haag also credited her colleagues with being, "a wonderful group to work with." "This is the best season I've had as a coach in terms of enjoyment," said Coach Haag. By BOB SIMMONS Beacon Assistant Sports Editor tbin mts (et ar.) Coming into the 1991-92 Lady Colonels basketball season, Coach Karen Haag was unsure of what to expect, however she was very excited and optimistic about what laid ahead of her. Coach Haag knew she had a lot of talent returning but she was worried about how the team would react to her and the new system she was bringing in. It didn't take long for Coach Haag to learn that the group of ladies she had were very coachable and very willing to work hard to get the job done. "The ladies rose to the occasion every time they had to and proved time and time again to everyone they had a lot of guts," iaid Coach Haag. At the start of the season the Lady Colonels roster consisted of ten players, however it would drop to eight very iuickly. Quallty--Lady Colonels relied on quality instead of quantity IS s cl Ive Reese guaranteed winning season Sunday Wilkes traveled to take on NCAA powerhouse Bloomsburg and came away with a tough 34-9 loss. By MISSIE CHINCHAR Beacon Staff Writer The Colonels dropped their first five bouts until Stout won the 158 lb class, bettering his record to 6-4 on the year. Reggie Stancil refused to give up that easily pinning the Bloomsburg HWT with :54 seconds left in the period. The Colonels guaranteed their 37th consecutive winning season under Coach John Reese with a 28-18 victory over visiting Millersville University. The grapplers displayed a balanced team effort in the match winning 5 of it's 10 bouts as they upped their dual meet record to 11-8. Chris Rickard and Eric Feese added another win to their respective records. In the 158 lb match sophomore John Stout shut out his opponent 6-0 to put the Colonels ahead. Saturday is the final regular season match for Wilkes at the University of Penn. This will be the last bouts for senior members Dave Bonomo and Dearon Tufankjian. Post season action begins March 6 where the EIWA tournament will be held at Penn as well. But the duo of Dave Bonomo (134 lb) and heavyweight Reggie Stancil pinned their opposition to solidify the win for the blue and gold . Agaln--Grapplers secure another winning season ~........................~ - ~~~;- ~~~;s;;x-;;4;2;,;o~;W;O[~.;l ~l;);:,: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .~W,ja,,jl,l,-"1......1,1,ji..,w\,illi.i,. . . . . . . . . . . . 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NAME ADDRESS CrIY _ _ _ _ _ STATE-ZIP--PHONE _ _ _ _ _ S.S.# - - - - - - SIGNATURE - - - - - - - - - - """-"~red NO'TI> Masr..C.nt 15 a tn~ma11< d Ma5tn0ard lntrmal.lorel Inc Vl5a Is a rql•t,,ml tradenan< d VISA US.A.. Inc-. ard VIS.A ln"matlonal Servloes Assoc1•1ori. 1000/o GU-ARANTEEDI ------------------------- �IN SPORTS: Coach Haag has an 'enjoyable' debut season. ALSO: Grapplers guarantee their coach a winning season. Colonels finish campaig By J.R. RUPP Beacon Sports Editor The Wilkes University men's basketball team has completed thei r 1991-1992 basketball campaign with a 123-107 double overtime victory over Juniata last Saturday at the Marts Center. The Colonels placed seven players in double figures to capture the season finale. Joe Natale scored 20 points and pulled down 15 boards ,:, hile John Harlan also chipped in with 20 to lead the Colonels. Also scoring in double digits for Wilkes was Jeff Gregory with 18, Matt LaBuda added 17, Rob Watkins and Phil Marko with 15 apiece, and Corby Swan chipped in with 11. The contest was close throughout as the Indians held a slim one-point halftime lead. WIikes did the same in the second half to force overtime number one. After knotting at 8-8 in the first overtime, Wilkes took control by out scoring the Indians by 16 to wrap up the victory despite being out-rebounded 59-42. The game included four technical fouls, 57 common fouls, and 91total free throws shot. The 230 points set a Wilkes record fer most points combined in one game. The Colonels fin ished the year with an overall record of 10-15, 3-7 in the MAC Northest. The Colonels started off their year in a tournament that co11s. ,ted of Division II teams. Wilkes played competitive basketball but ended up with a fourth place finish. Starting off with such a tough schedule may have worked on the confidence of the Colonels. "The D1v1sion 11 tourney was sort of a confidence breaker and that was not gocx:l because the MAC schedule came right after that," said head men's coach Ron Rainey. However, the tough start did not set the theme for the rest of the year. The Colonels finished strong winning seven out of their last eleven games. "We hung in tough all season long and we worked a lot with the younger kids which helped with a strong second half," said Rainey. The Colonels also competed in two otrer tournaments taking second place in both of them. In Wilkes' own "Colonel Classic," the Colonels knocked off Misericordia before losing to Widener for the championship. In the Elmira College tourney the locals won the semi-final game with a 71-33 thumping of Lehman before falling to the host school, 64-61. Junior Joe Natale \Vas the on court leader for the Colonels this past season. Natale was the top gun in scoring with a 12.3ppg average and was also the top glass cleaner with a 8.7ppg average. ' Natale netted 309 points on the year-and needs just 39 more to reach the 1,000 mark for his career. John Harlan finished the year with 283 points for a 11.7ppg. Harlan also connected on 50 out of 129 shots from outside the three point arc. Rainey is looking to next year with excitement. The Colenels will be graduating on l: two players and will have 17 returning players. Freshman Rob Watkins led the team in free throw shooting with d4 percentage. Senior captain Jeff Gregory who had a 8.6ppg average tied witn Harlan with a .82 percentage from the charity stripe. Gregory was also!~ team assist and stenh leader with 68 and 34 respectively. "I was happy with the way the younger guys stepped up to contribu the latter half of the year. Labuda, Watkins, Marko, and Chris Patackis contributed," said Rainey. Looking to next year all 17 players have had playing experience and scheduling of games is a little easier for the Colonels. Rainey feels thatthil could make the Colonels very competitive and in contention for a shotattlr MAC's. "We had a strong finish, and now we have to take that attitude to the season with us. We have to work as individuals and keep a positi attitude," said Rainey Rainey added, "we know what it takes and to be able to work as ate will be our biggest goal. We are looking for teamwork." As the winter season fades away to the brighter surroundings of sprin Wilkes basketball looks ahead to Pext year and the hopes of a success season. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon Newspaper Collection, 1947-present Description An account of the resource <p>This is Wilkes University's <em>Beacon</em> Newspaper collection, 1947-present. We also have digitized copies of the <em>Beacon's</em> predecessors, <em>The Bucknell Bison Stampede</em>, 1934-1935 and <em>The Bucknell Beacon</em>, 1936-1947 June. It should be noted that Wilkes University does not have a complete set of issues for the Bucknell Bison Stampede and Bucknell Beacon. For researchers who are interested in seeing the complete issues for these publications, please contact <a href="https://researchbysubject.bucknell.edu/scua">Bucknell University's Special Collections Department</a>.</p> <p></p> <p>Missing Issues:</p> <p>1947 August 8th<br />1947 September 5th<br />1947 October 3rd<br />1947 October 17th<br />1947 October 31st<br />1947 November 21st<br />1947 December 19th<br />1948 September 9th<br />1950 April 28th<br />1953 April 10th<br />1962 February 2nd</p> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Beacon staff is comprised of Wilkes University students who are advised by a full-time faculty member of the Communication Studies Department. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1934-present Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright of the Wilkes Beacons is retained by Wilkes University. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Professor Emeritus Harold Cox digitized the collection from 1934-1970 and created a <a href="https://beaconarchives2.wilkes.edu/">legacy website</a>. Digital Archives student John Jenkins digitized the collection from 1970-present. Special thanks goes to Communication Studies Professor Dr. Kalen Churcher, Editor-in-Chief Kirsten Peters, Beacon staff member, Emily Cherkauskas, and other Beacon staff for their help in acquiring digitized copies of the Beacons from 2006 onward. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon 1992 February 27th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1992 February 27 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/4140b0a48ac38629efc45093fcd2c4ae.pdf 9c0027667e2d8c645a629cfc42588bc9 PDF Text Text IN NEWS: Four hundred expected to attend Open House. IN FEATURES: Wilkes graduate wins beauty pageant. eacon Vo lume 44, No. 16 WILKES UNIVERSITY'S WEEKLY March 5, 1992 s=--_,....,...,....,.....,.....,....,...,.._,.....,.....,....,.....,..__....,...,...,...,....,....,....,.....,.....,.._,.....,...,..,...,.....,...,._,.._,.....,.....,.....,.....,.....,.....,....,._,.....,...,....,....,....,....-c,§ IEvans fire heats I !Winter Weekend §l 81 f1re was controlled, according Jo Terrell. 8 § JEAN NEPA . Although Evans was Beacon ~ews Editor and Nithout electricity, heat or hot § ~ Copy Editor water, residents were allowed § Ther e was an to return to their _dorm at unexpected event added to the 10:40 Sunday mormng. § SWinter Weekend schedule, . However, at 6:30 p.m.the § exclusively for residents of failure of a backup generator~ 8 Evans Hall. Early Sunday resulted in a blackout and ~ ~ morning over 200 residents forced student~ out of their 8participated in what they dorm~ once agam. g APARTMENTS- off-campus students are being blamed for vandalism and disrupting their neighbors §thought was an evacuation Finally at 8 p.m. all power § §drill. was restored and r~sidents g § But this was the real were allow<:d back mto the § thing. dorm; . until Mon day at§ § Fire broke out on the fifth approximate ly 10:30 a.m. § floor of Evans Hall forcing its when a s~ort caused another § By MELISSA MARGIS S residents out into the cold at power failure . Fortu nately, S t f th d 1k E. South Street, alledged that not ta to any o e stu en s. o approximately . : ~ Beacon News Editor 5:30 a .m . th·is 1aste d on 1y 20 m,nutes ~ students "have urinated and We do not h ave any po rice 8 8 Sunday morning. and most residents were at § Wilkes students living in defecated in outside comers of sc~nners and we _d o not throw 8 "The power went out for class, according to Terrell. S off-campus housing are once the building." thmgs out the wmdow. Who 8 h fi · d A Although t he ac t ual 8o 5 • • h" d "d o t e irst time aroun a.m. again in the doghouse. An unidentified neighbor is to say, if those t mgs i 8pipe burst on the fifth floor, evac uation ra n smoothly, 8 An article that appeared in went as far to say that "the happen,; t~at 'Ye were to§ when the water hit the students were distraught with the March 4th issue of the students know when police bl~me? . sa~d Bnan Zup~o, a§ transformer it caught fire and the constant interruptions. 8 Citizen's Voice cited Wilkes are coming because they have Wilkes Jumor and a resident§ set off the alarms," said Bill "We all got out as quickly § students who live in the a scanner in one apartment of East South Street. . §Terrell, resident assistant. as possible but they sh_o uldn't apartments along East South and pass the word." . The Off-Campus ~ o uncil § Students were relocated to have let us go back if there S Street as being inconsiderate So me students feel the will address the ne1ghb~rs Stark Lobby, or other dorms was a . ch~nc~ fo~ another § to their neighbors. Citizen Voice reporter was concerns at a meeting § to stay with friends, until the ev~cuation, said Mike Holly, § Ed Grocek, manager of the unfair. scheduled for Tuesday, March ~. ...,....,.....,.._,.._,....,.....,...,....,.._,.....,.....,.._,....,.....,.....,.._,.._,.. resident of Evans H!'lll . .S 1 0th. !!,.✓.::,,-_,...,...,.. .,. ...,.. .,....,...,...,.....,.....,.._,.....,....,.. .;.,;-...c-...,.._;-j'..)4..>"..r...,.....,.....,...,....,...-0,-. senior citizen high-rise at 10 "Obviously the reporter did 8 By MISS Y MARGIS and § § 8 I I I Students • ID I d 0 g h 0 use §§ i I § 1 Weekend was a 'bowl full' of fun By CHRISTINE CARDELLO . . . . Beacon Advertising Manager opemng ceremonies and spmt competition, followed by some intense volleyball matches. Despite rain and freezing There was no time for temperatures, the spirit of resting as the games resumed Winter Weekend '92 could at 9 a.m. on Saturday not be dampened. A total of morning at Ralston Field. 27 teams competed in the The featured events were the three day event for the title of bat spin, ameoba race, roll in champion. the sack and dodge ball. By the time the snow and Competitors had to not only wind settled, "Sugar Smacks" battle each other, but also the was crowned victor. Second minus twenty degree wind place went to "Trix," followed chill factor and snow squalls. by "Life" for third. The The games concluded on annual spirit award was given Sunday with the tug-of-war, to "Lucky Charms" for there blind basketball, relay race unique costumes and banner. and finals in volleyball. The festivities, hosted by The events raised a total of Student Government president $1080 for the March of Tom Wittman, began with the Dimes. • Winter Weekend- raises $1080 for March of Dimes. �MAR. 5,1992 PAGE 2 THF. IlEACOi\ Fahmy named citizen ambassador Dr. Fahmy , Dean ofG ra du ate Affairs a nd Continuing Education will travel to Russ ia and Czechoslovakia in June with a Teacher Education Delegation as p art of the Citizen. Ambassador program. Dr. Fahmy was recently appointed as a Citizen Ambassador, a program of People to People International which was found e d by Presiden t Eisenhower in 1956. The focus of the visit to Russia and Czechoslovakia is to develop method s to improve education in these countries through reform in the preparation of educators. The success storie s and failures of American education systems will also be reviewed Dr. Mahmoud Fahmy to aid in the development and improvement of th eir education programs. The Citizen Ambassador Program, under the auspices o f People to People i n tern ation2.l , promo te s friendly relations among all countries through the medium of scientific, professional and technical exchange. Face-to-face communication allows colle agues from different countries to discuss common problems, compare recent findings, and evaluate areas for further study and collaborative effort. Dr. Fahmy is well versed in the Egyptian culture and Arabic language. He was born in Alexandria, Egypt and livt><l there for the early part of his life. A Middle Eastern .,. Scholar, Fahmy earned his M.A. fr o m C o lum bia University and his Ph. D. from Syracuse University. He is the founder and past Presi d en t of the Luzerne/Wyoming Counties Social Studies Council, and has received numerous awards. Dr. Fahmy served as professor and administrator at the School of Social Research at Ne w York, Syracuse Univer sity, Bucknell University, Blooms burg University and the University of Pittsburgh. Most recently, Dr. Fahmy was called by local anA regional media as an expert on the Middle East during thePersian Gulf War. 400 expected toattend Open House By BONNIE MAAS Beacon Staff Writer Wilkes will open its door to approximately 400 high school students and their parents at the Open House on Saturday, March 14th. University as a whole. Our intentions are to aid the students in choosing the education that is the most beneficial to them, " said Bruce Bunnich, the director of the open house at Wilkes University. "'!ve hope to give The day will begin at potential students and their 9:30 a.m. in the Dorthy parents a comprehe nsi ve D ick so n D arte Ce nte r . overview of W i lkes Present atio ns fro m D r. Christopher N. Breiseth, Dean Lampe-Groh, and Gerald Cookus, Chief of University Security will be an informative source of the history of the University. Professors from ,the School of Science and Engineering, the School of Business, Society and Public Policy and the school of Liberal Arts and Human Student Government News By BONNEE BREESE Beacon Co-Editor Lori Truman, Off-Campus Council president, announced that there will be a meeting held on Tuesday, March 10, at 6 p.m. to discuss the article that appeared in Wednesday's Citizens' Voice. "Everyone is invited to attend this meeting, it is not j ust geared to students that live in apartments, it is for all students," said Truman. Truman added , "The Off-C ampus Council is planning to have a block party, and needs suggestion and input from the student body, this will be discussed on March 10 as well." In other business, Tom Wittman, Student Government president said, "Thanks to all who contributed, helped out , cl~a~_e_d_,:.µ p_,, -.tap~d, .· a_n d_ Nomination signature list must be turned in on Tuesday, March 17 between lla.m. and noon in the SLC lobby. All signatures collected should be from students who are in your class. Elections will be held on Thursday, March 26th. Nicolette Yevich reported, Wittman added, "I think that the movie Fisher King the students who participated will run this weekend in the behaved fairly well even when SLC at 7:30 and 9 p .m., considering the alcohol Friday. Also, Battle of the factor." Bands will be held on April Dean Allen said, " We 4th this year. have to work hard, as far as "The admission fee for the our own initiative, to show event is $3 in advance and $5 students that there is at the door. There will be a responsibility when you are meeting held on Tuesday, drinking." March 10 at 6 p.m. Two Wittman also reported, students per band should nominations for 1992-93 SG attend for competition details. representatives are now open. Also, Wilkes Casino Students who would like Night is scheduled for Friday, to run for offices are March 27th, admission is $4, suggested to begin gathering and includes free food, $2 in 50 signatures, along with their playing chips, and a raffle social security number and ticket for the NY City trip, phc;me,number. , • announc.ed SG. . everything else for this years Winter Weekend." According to Wittman, the weekend festivities ran smoothly with the exception of some schedule changes in the volleyball tournament .that was held on Friday. Sciences will give the students various academic programs helpful information on each available at Wilkes. area within the various Students and their majors. parents are expected to attend the open house of the Various workshops to University posessing the areas comprehensive, give students a diverse look at only the University will be offered. nondenominational, four year baccalaureate and masters Several areas such as level institution. Beneficial Financial A id, Career information and success is Services, th e University what is expected from this Library and students as well as fac ulty will discuss the ,-----------·- ------------~ M NE FOR COLLEGE Every student is ellgibje for some type of flnanclal aid regardless of grades or parental Income. Financiaf.Aid "'Available Immediately~ Sptcial grants program Every student eligible No one nuncd down Simple application Send~ address and SI P&H fee (rcfuooable) to: Student Services P. 0. Box 22-4026 Hollywood, FL 33022 RD ULTS --------~-~ GUARANTEED. �MAR 5, 1992 P AGE 3 B reiseth to chair Earth Conservancy By BECKY STEINBERGER Conservancy on this area. Beacon Staff Writer When the project gets in full swing, many jobs will be Congressman Paul available. Although the Kanjorski recently named project has not received President Christopher N. national recognition at this Breiseth chairman of the Earth point, "Securing land is the Conservancy, a project to first step and a very complex develop the Blue Coal land one," Breiseth stated. Once which stretches approximately the land is purchased and the s even miles across Earth Conservancy is Northeastern Pennsylvania. materialized, Dr. Breiseth has In cooperatio n w i th no doubt that the nation will King's College, the focus on this area and thus University of Missouri-Rolla, use it as a model for similar and Wilkes University, the lands. Dr. Breiseth is extremely Earth Conservancy is aimed to Judy O'Toole, Director of the Sordoni Art Gallery about the develop the barren blue Coal optimistic land by building an applied partnership of business, research center where faculty education and government. from the three institutions He believes that the involved can conduct research combination of these three , industries, and recreational will break down the "corridor of death blocking as well as residential areas. Dr. Breiseth is optimistic communication of different President Christopher N. Breiseth The Sordoni Art Gallery, of beach scenes at Gloucester about the effect of the Earth parts of the country." located on the Wilkes campus, and At 1an tic City , New 1~ 111 •111111 •111111111111111111111111 11 111 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111•1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111•1111111111111111111 recently acquired eleven still li fe painting s by Martha ~e:r~·i;tg~asintt~s/eri~~~;iThreats W alter from a private Impress10mst style of light collector. All of the paintings were originally from the estate :nh~ir°~1~~~~i~~toplaywith of the artist. In 1941, Walter had a Martha Walter was born in large exhibition at the Art Benell as "floating egg planet's natural resources. He By LOUIS COUMO Philadelphia in 1875. She Club of Chicago and later shells." Just one of these gave the horrifying example Beacon Staff Writer entered the Pennsylvania opened a studio in Palm .:ankers can carry up to 150 of Hades. Hades used to be a We are a threat to our Academy where she studied Beach. She continued to paint beautiful tropical island but it planet! The people of . •~ million gallons of crude oil. with William Merritt Chase. well into her nineties and died Bertell went on to used up all of its natural United States are responsible In the early 1900's, she was at the age of 100 in 1976. Her for a large part of the damage explain that when a tanker is resources. They have an influenced by Robert Henri, work consi stently portrayed that is being done to our filled up and sent overseas erosion problem due to the John Singer Sargent and bea che s and gard e n s planet. with hope it does not run into fact they cut down 90% of James Abbo tt McNeill characteri zed by stron g foul weather, run into a coral their own trees. No soil can Peter Benell, of "The Whistler. patterns and rich colors. Cousteau Society", came to reef or iceberg, and that it has be used for vegetation because Walter studied in Spain, The Sordoni Art Gallery W ilkes last Thursday , to a good captain of the ship for it is washed into the sea after Holland, Italy, and France has a growing perm anent every storm. The result is educate people about the threat the avoidance of oil spills. after winning a two year collection with a concentration - we are to the environment. The second threat that Hades is one of the poorest traveling scholarship in 1908. in American paintings of the Bertell began his speech Bertell spoke of wa s to countries in the world. If the In Paris, she studied at the nineteenth and twen tieth by telling about the founder of Antartica and global warming. U.S . keep s destroying its Grande Chaumier and centuries. It seems as though no · resources, the same could his organization, Jacques Academie Julian and Gallery hours are daily C o usteau. Cousteau's matter what h appe ns to happen. established her own gallery. from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. and achievements deal greatly with Antarctica, the U. S. will not After the outbreak of Thursday evenings until 9 the seas. He is the founder of be affected. T his is an Bertell proclaimed the World War I, Walter returned p.m. For more information extremely fa lse assumption best solution is to recycle. undersea archaeology. to America and began a series call ext. 4325. Today, Cousteau spends due to a couple of reasons. Close to 50% of the planet's most of his time educating First, 3% of the water on the pollution problem is caused planet is drinkable. This is a people as Benell was. He lot considering how m uch of by our every day activity. People need to take the time to also speaks with government official s to try to pass the planet is water. But 70% not only recycle paper and metal but their household legislation passed to cease any cleaners and engine oils as of the usable water is frozen BEACHESARE environmentally threatening well. Antarc tica. Global warming activities. FOR SAN~,1./ "The Cousteau Society" Then Bertell talked could melt all of the drinkable ~~r~ about three of the numerous water into the salty oceans. is now trying to have a bill This will have tremendous passed which will en sure a threats we are to our planet. The first danger is the effects on America's coast better planet for the future ~ transportation of hazardous lines as well as the rest of the generations. By the year 2000, it hopes to have a ,I and toxic substances over world. , =a:--~~ :. '- = seas. The super tankers The third and final threat petition with over 10 million M~Ullll'ld. which transport such Bertell told about was the signatures to pass a bill for a ,~-~---. substances are described by excessive exploitation of the better plailet:for our·children. - Sordoni acquires new paintings to environment unveiled at lecture . UR TRASH CAN ~0 · - - - - - - - - - - - - · - - - -- --~-----· ____c.:_;;c._ ___ - �PAGE4 MAR.5,1992 THE BEACON I Publication is the first step to halting campus crime Each year 21,000 students fall victim to violent crimes. 0 Each week a student is murdered on campus or adjacent to campus. 0 One violent crime occurs on campus every two hours and 12 minutes. 0 These are just a few of the alarming statistics on campus crime across the United States. Colleges and universities across Pennsylvania are no exception to these staggering numbers. What can be done to make our campuses safer for students, faculty, and staff? In past semesters, we've covered the issues of more lighting on campus, escort services, a bigger security .staff, more security vehicles, and the list goes on and on. There is, however, a more plausible solution to the problem of campus crime which promises to significantly reduce the risks to students across the state. In October of this past year, Senator Richard Tilghman introduced legislation, Senate Bill 1378, which would require all college and university police departments across the state to open their police logs to the public. All institutions must also maintain daily logs of all responses to valid complaints and reported crimes. The logs should include names and addresses of persons arrested and the charges filed against them. If students were made more aware of The bill came about as the result of Security on the "realities" of campus crime, maybe Campus, Inc., an organization founded by Connie and we would be able to reduce risks to Howard Clery of Bryn Mawr, Pa., whose daughter was students by making our campus a safer murdered in her dorm room on a Pennsylvania campus. place. The program attempts to make students and parents aware of the extent and danger of campus crime, *************************** convince colleges and universities to develop realistic security policies and procedures, and provide support to The entire Beacon staff is pleased to student victims and their families. Security on Campus announce changes in our staff which we has initiated and obtained passage of Campus Security are confident will not only add to the and Crime Reporting laws in 13 states. strength of our organization, but will also prepare the newspaper for the future. Bonnee Breese, a junior, will be Although our campus doesn't size up to the likes of moving into the position of Co-Editor some of the larger colleges and universities across the state, this bill could help greatly reduce the instances of with Andrea Silvi, a senior, so that she crime at Wilkes. If the records of all reported crimes on can gain the experience and training campus were made available to the public, then students necessary to assume the senior Co-Editor would be more aware of the risks on campus and would position next semester. In following years, the move to also be able to avoid the "problem areas" on campus. Co-Editors will guarantee the top If these records are to be made public, then why supervision of the newspaper will always shouldn't we include a special section in the newspaper have an experienced person and an each week for the "Campus Police Blotter?" A number individual who is in the management of campus newspapers across the state include news learning position. Also, we would like to welcome stories recounting campus crime incidents and also junior Missie Chinchar to the staff as an including the names of those involved. Some schools even compile a "blotter" of crimes reported throughout Assistant Sports Editor along with junior Bob Simmons. the week . .Recognizing the achievements of women in history uue to the fact that the month of March has been reserved nationally as "National Women's History Month," I think it only proper that some mention should be made about it. Let us all remember and recognize women who are important in history as well as those women we come in contact with in our daily lives. There are many important women in the history of Wilkes University. All were important to the shaping, designing, and decision-making of our fine school. During this month, I will choose randomly women that made a difference . After taking a visiting poet on a tour last week, I noticed how many women at Wilkes were actually "movers and shakers" in the history of the school. People don't realize that women are necessary to history because we would all die as a species. This fact takes us back to "mom's". Wilkes seems to have benefited by women and their contributions to society. . The Wilkes Faculty Womens' Caucus and the Women's Studies program will sponsor a one-woman performance by Miriam Reed, based on the lives of Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony on March 11th. Thanks to these two organizations, our campus will recognize the month. To all women Wilkes University and community -National Women's Month. on the campus Happy History New Meeting Time! To begin, I will not name the many women who were and remain important in history; but rather, I will just let your mind reflect on some of the women in history that are particularly important to you personally. I'm sure that you can think of a great deal of women that have made a mark on your life. I'm also sure that I don't have to remind anyone that each of us was born into this world by a woman. Therefore; if this month is not important to you for any other reason, then let it stand as a tribute to that special woman who brought you into being. Surprisingly, I had been asked why there isn't a National Men's History Month. Haven't men received enough recognition throughout "his-tory" that they don't need a special month to boast about their contributions and achievements to American "his-tory". BEACON writers: story assignment meeting is now on Thursday at 11 :00 AM in our offices on the 2nd floor of Hollenback Ha·11 j J 0 v: ro m Kl Sti its inti �THE BEACON - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - MAR. 5, 1992 PAGE 5 -Wilkes community's ·· contributions are appreciated Dear Editor. This letter is to publicly thank all of the Wilkes University students who participated in the Oxfam America "fast for a World Harvest" event last semester. While space does not permit listing the names of all of the students who took part in the meal-plan fast through food service nor those making cash contributions, several people deserving of special recognition for their ,-contributions to making this year's Oxfam America fast so successful. Close to $800 was raised to feed hungry people through Oxfam America's development work throughout the world. This was substantially more than the amount raised last year, and in light of current economic conditions, is quite an accomplishment. We would especially like to thank undergraduate students Carla Alfano, Camille Clark, Michele Corbett, Meg Fallin, Diane Fendrock, Janice Raspen, and Jill Vitucci, along with graduate student Colette Elick. Additional people deserving thanks are: everyone at Morrison Custom Management, Inc., the Wilkes University food service, especially Dennis Drezeck (manager), Karen Dula (secretary), and Mike Zeoli (asst. manager), all of the staff in the cafeteria and SUB, and Jean Kryeski (head of media services, Farley Library). Special thanks to the Resident Assistants who signed up fasters in their dorms and the 400 students who signed up for the Fast giving up close to 500 meals at the cafeteria for which the food service was generous enough to contribute a portion of the cost of each meal toward Oxfam's hunger and development work. Also thanks to all those who stopped by the tables in Stark Lobby and the cafeteria to make contributions and show their support. Faculty and administration who were encouraging and offered their support include: Prof. Joe Kanner, Prof. Herb Simon, Dr. Samuel Merrill, Prof. Sri Penugonda, and Mr. Jon Lindgren. Additionally we would like to thank the staff of the Intercom, especially Marc Davis of the public relations department, and Andrea Silvi of The Beacon as well as the staff at WCLH radio for doing such a fine job in publicizing the event. This year's Oxfam America Fast for a World Harvest on the Wilkes Campus showed that people working together making small contributions of time, effort and money can make a big difference in helping people's lives. Thank you all! Dear Editor. Students of all colors, races and creeds are very fortunate to be under an administration that is headed by Dr. Breiseth and Dr. Heaman. These two men, along with some of the staff and faculty members, reached out and grasped at the chance at offering the students of different cultural backgrounds a way to display their individual ethnicity. I am a senior and have had many concern over the years. These concerns did not go overlooked. Wilkes' students can be confident that their needs will be met and that their administrators will welcome their ideas and opinions. Thank you to those of you who supported me in my efforts to promote multiculturalism on our campus. Special thanks to Dr. Breiseth, Dr. Bob Heaman, Dr. Pat Heaman, the Globalization Task Force, Student Government, Dr. Bonnie Bedford, Jane Elmes-Crahall, Dr. James Merryman, the International faculty, the Beacon, the International Club officers, the Public Relations Office, the Security/SLC Information Personnel, Michael Nolfe, Barbara King, Paul Stuart, Lori Bunchalk, Carl Sutton, Peking Chef and Neddoffs Restaurant. Joe Barberio Ned Smith Oxfam America Fast for a World Harvest Coordinators T·he Beacon LET ME ~k'.10 lfiE eJ~NE.. Wilkes University's Weekly VOL. 44 NO. 16 MARCH 5, 1992 Rautl ,u II Fint Class ,uwspaper witl, o,u IWllrlc of dutuu:tio11 by the Assocuzutl Collegillte Pnss 1991-92 EDITORIAL STAFF ANDREA SIL VI & BONNEE BREESE CO-EDITORS MELISSA MARGIS --- NEWS EDITOR BRIAN MALINA --· FEATURE EDITOR JARROD NORTON---ASSISTANT FEATURE EDITOR J. R. RUPP-·- SPORTS EDITOR BOB SIMMONS -ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR MISSIE CHINCHAR-ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR JEAN NEPA-·- COPY EDITOR SAMANTHA IRESON -PHOTO EDITOR CHRISTINE CARDELLO ---ADVERTISING MANAGER MR. TOM MORAN --- ADVISOR PUBLICATION GUIDE (1991- 92) SEPT 12, 19, 26; OCT 3, 10, 24, 31; NOV 7, 14, 21; DEC 5 JAN 30; FEB 6, 13, 20, 27; MAR 5, 12, 19, 26; APR 2, 9, 30 EDITORIAL POLICY TIIE EDITORIAL REPRESENTS THE COLLECTIVE VIEW OF THE BEA- ' CON EDITORIAL STAFF. ALL OTHER VIEWS ARE THOSE OF THE INDIVIDUAL WRITER. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ARE WELCOMED, PROVIDED THEY ARE NO LONGER THAN 500 WORDS. LETTERS EXCEEDING THIS LENGTH MAY BE EDITED OR REJECTED ON TERMS OF SPACE. ALL LETTERS MUST BE SIGNED, BUT NAMES MAY BE WITHHELD. ,\DDRESS - PBONE - 2ND FLOOR HOLLENBACK HALL, WILKES-BARRE, PA 824-4651 EXT: 2962 . : A~WAY -ro iEU- \/JI-EN YaJ'eE LA::A-U NG \'J 1TH r'EOR.£ R2oM ANan-\E:12 RJ'.\~1 _,.,1._ - . s.,...,n.ln<= Ull,gt,t• - - With much gratitude, Ana Guzman If: : : i i li!:111il1lli:J :11iilii i i : : 1i1ini~,]: jf!l]iiK]iii :1a:bliittia itb. dill&lliffi~ijti 6h :tffi(j{ !l i!iJil lll !ll::1:111lliJ:l i~IIB~iilll~II :11H:i ]]':ll I!:iIJitlli§ llltJii!§1iiilil; iwijlmil!ni1 i :r 1 111 : 111111 1 1 1 1 · :P.an·. §g_;YffJ~mR~H:L 1 �MAR.5,1992 PAGE6 THE BEACON Victory sweeter 'the second time By WENDY RAUGHLEY her and the first runner up, Beacon Staff Writer Christine Kovach, a student of York College. You may have watched For Fitch, getting into her at work on Wilkes Today, pageants was a way to obtain or seen her stride casually scholarship money. "I have through the lobby on her way aspirations, the pageants are to class, diet Pepsi in hand. my tool for achieving them," She'd stop at the vending she says. The 1988 pageant machine, looking for a Milky paid for most of her time at Way, but then decide against Wilkes. Since she graduated it. She could have also been in January, this year's money overheard worrying over her is to pursue her master's next Mass Comm Law test, or degree. Before she attends joke about having a bad "hair graduate school, however, day." Little did some of even Judy would like to spend her closest confidants at about two years as a television Wilkes know the secret life news anchor or as a public Judy Fitch leads. relations representative. Her Everyone knows that she - ultimate goal is to own her has a smile that will light up a own public relations firm, or room and brain to match, but obtain her Ph. D . in Judy isn't you're stereo communications, or both. typical pageant contestant, in Fitch would like to keep her fact she is working to break options open, just in case the mold. other "opportunities arise." Judy was named Mi ss Jud y wm be spending the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on next three months preparing Sunday, March 1st. This is for the State competition. her second time holding the According to Fitch, this will title, the first was in 1988. be a very strenuous period, 'She is the first person to win physicall y and mentally . In the title twice. In 1988, she addition to working out with a w ent on the Miss personal trainer everyday, and Penn sylvani a Pageant and sticking to a very strict diet, was first runner up. Judy will spend twice as From July 11-13 , Fitch much time catching up on will compete again for the title current events. "I'm going to of Mi ss Pennsylvania in read every magazine and Altoona, and hopefully have a newspaper I can get my hands crack at the Miss America on!" exclaims Fitch. She title. must be fluent on every issue "Vic tory is cert ainly facing Pennsylvania, the sweeter th e second time United States and the World. around," says the 24-year old, In the judges interview "you know what to expect and contestants can be asked wh at is expected of you, but questions ranging from the there is still a lot of tough state of economy, to Magic competi tion ." According to John son and the aids Fitch there was only a o ne or epidemic, to the famine in two poin t difference between Africa. "Some people don't realize how mentally exhausting it is ... I'm used to study, but this is just as difficult," said Fitch, "The misco nception many people have is that pageant contestants are all looks, and no brains, but that is far from true." Fitch didn't tell many people from Wilkes about her being in the pageant because she was afraid of being stereotyped herself. She didn't hide when someone asked her about seeing the pictures from the 1988 pageant in local businesses, but instead blushed, laughed a little, and flashed her bright smile. Sometimes she even made a joke about "that terrible old picture." Before becoming a full-time student, Judy spent a lot of time worki ng with veterans. She has always been an advocate for veteran's rights, and believes that no one could fu lly understand their mistreatment without visiting the hospitals. Luckily for her, o ne of the major questions asked by the judges in this years pageant was one about veteran 's rights. Fitch Judy Fitch- two time Miss Wilkes-Barre/Scranton winner. hopes to return to working with the veterans some day at the Kirby center, and they "The ~irst time I was and making a difference, all cheered her on to be the scared," says Fitch of going possibly a documentary. best. to the State pageant, " this Fitch is ecstatic she has Judy is happy to be able to time I'm excited." THis time had another chance at the local represent the Wyoming Judy has friend s, family and· and will have a chance at the Valley, "it has been been numerous other supporters state title. From the exciting home all my life," says the cheering her on to hopefully noi se heard during a Dallas native, " I want to be win the Miss Pennsylvania telephone interview , her the best for myself and the title in June. family and friends are too. people I am representing." 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In c and \.1 5,A. ln lrrn.1onna! ~ '-"oc1au,,.;_ 1000/o GUARANTEED ! _ ~ _ - · ____ .. _ _ _ _ .. _ ________ __! �THE BEACON ----- --------- MAR.5,1992 e ----------------PAGE7 ,s·.end �MAR.5,1992 PAGES WUPB THE BEACON attends By BOB SIMMONS . healthy Programming Board, Beacon Assistant Sports Editor which dealt with health issues on campus, motivating self The Wilkes University and others, and team building Programming Board took for Programming Boards. Both girls were able to go their act on the road last week on the trip due in part to the to the Lonestar State. The two stars of the trip to Corey Chase Scholarship, Dallas, Texas were Heather which they received from the Shocker and Nicolette Yevich. Regional District. The rest of The two spent six days the funding came from Wilkes attending a number of University and the Student meetings and edocational Government. Both girls said,"without the seminars. Their days began at 8:30 a.m. and went until 1:30 support of Wilkes and the Student Government it would a.m. the following morning. have been impossible to go on Some of the seminars attended by Shocker included: the trip." Shocker and Yevich were Main Stage Showcases , which were held daily for the first from Wilkes to get the three hours, Co-Op Buying scholarship on a national Meetings, which explained level. "This was a most how to correspond bookings with other schools and also . informative trip. Sitting down gave tips on making the with other schools and seeing shows more affordable. what they did with their Shocker also attended programming boards was seminars on alcohol and drug very interesting and helpful," awareness , publicity and said Shocker. ideas/promotion, campus "The Career Placement nightclubs, and environmental Center gave me a lot of new awareness seminars. resources and helped get my Yevich also attended a name out and become number of seminars, some of known," added Yevich. which included; creating a Yevich is looking to attend graduate school and hopes to pursue a career in student activities. During the course of their trip the girls booked five acts. Tom DeLuca, a comedian, will be appearing at Wilkes May 2nd. DeLuca is a two-time winner of the NACA Campus Entertainer of the year award. He has appeared on CBS and MTV. Slated for September 19th is Taylor Mason. Mason is a three-time nominee for NACA's Campus Entertainer A ward in the comedy category. Mason was the 1991 Star Search champion. He has been featured on Showtimes Comedy on Campus Special. He also appeared on A n Evening at the Improv, MTV's Half-Hour Comedy Hour, Comic Strip Live and Rick Dees Into the Night. On October 2nd, Don Reese will bring his unique and utterly his own style of comedy to Wilkes. Reese is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after performers today. He has appeared on MTV's Half -Hour Comedy Hour. Pat McCurdy brings his original songs to Wilkes on November 14th. The New York Times says "his lyrics are literate and ambitious." Billboard magazine said "McCurdy has a lot of stage presence and very good songs." Also appearing this coming fall semester at Wilkes will be Roger Gillen. Gillen is a singer/songwriter from Ireland. Many of his songs focus on the political and social issues relevant to our time. Gillen has showcased both the New Music Seminar and the College Music Journal Convention. He has also been featured on BM/ Live , a program for new music artists. He has also been featured in Rolling Stone. While in Texas, the girls also booked several other acts to perform at Wilkes next semester. "OUTSu\NDING... ONE OF THE YEAR'S BEST FILMS;' - Je ffrey Lyon s. SNEAK PREY! EWS 'I /, ROBINWILLIAMS - i JEFF BRIDGES ~t'f f@f 1'1A SUCK!R FOR JUNK FOOP, T!USTAR Prn!RES PRESEtl!S AHILIJOBITT' PKOOUCT~ ATERRY GILLIAM PILM ROBIN WILLIAMS JEFF BRIDGES 'THE FISHER KING' AMANDA PLUMMER ANDMERCEDES RUEHL "'Ii GEORGE FENTON """\\ RICHARD LAGRAVENESE """'\! DEBRA HILL AND LYNDA OBS!' '""W TERRY GILLIAM -~-------~------~-""!. :-~-~ "' playing in SLC 101 Friday, March 6, 1992 7:00 PM and 9:30 PM YEP., IT~ 5HtNGleS 1 AU, Rl0~t �Mu. 5, 1992 THE BEACON P AGE9 Genetics, Golf Carts, and Graduation Beware - certain members of the Beacon staff have been running down pedestrians for little more than saying "Have a nice day." Also be warned that the lobby furniture has been attacking people at random. However, I digress. ·'>cc::c::-cec:Ccc<::::>>-:::c::c■ <I:'c:::::cr?rt> Genetic Experiments or More Strange Noises? 0 Great Swami - TBL is not what it used to be. Enough of the "Dear Abby" crap. Let's get back to business. What's that thing On The Road Again outside Stark that sounds like a 3,000-foot cricket?-B.P. Hear hear. I think we've run the course for the "Dear Abby" syndrome. Mercifully, those days are behind us. Unfortunately, you've stumbled on very sensitive area of Wilkes University government contract research. I have been informed that you had better keep quiet about it and act as you normally would. Additionally, you should ignore any large purchase orders you might see for Al's House O' Bugs. Take a break from the mid-semester stress and stroll through the Sordoni Art Gallery's new show, "Nature as a Muse: Contemporary Works Based on Landscape." The gallery's exhibit is running now through March 29. The show consists of the work of several American artists in different styles, ranging from realistic to abstract. A preview and opening reception were held February 29, to kick off the show. As the name of the show suggests, each of these works is inspired by nature and based on landscape. There are realistic paintings like "Road South, Late Afternoon," by Keith J acobshagan, which reminds one of the view from a rear view window of a car on a road trip or, if your taste is for more abstract there is William Kienbusch's "Autumn Island, Still Scape #2"," which lends itself to many different i.nterpretations. managed to economize in Fortunately, only one sick these troubled ti mes by ticket. I don't think we could purchasing a multi-purpose deal with two. In any event, vehicle. D uring the school the fac t that they have year, it's a Secure-Mobile, numbers can only point to the and during the summer, well, logic that went into the design it's a convertible. And a of these buildings. perfectly serviceable lawn Perhaps of more immediate interest wculd be the course mower at that. Additionally, Wilkes Uni- syllabus for SEX-169- A versity bought it from a local Will they be differentiating company, thus helping out the between attitudes -in the local economy. contemporary loo versus the Also, the security response mote rus tic variety? Public time has been drastically restrooms versus private? reduced, as the officer can zip Color scheme? Evil virulent down South Main at the diseases spread by paper breakneck speed of 25. towel waste in the restroom? Major decisions reached within them? One thing, though. Who's going to teach this? We await developments. Ever Notice? Registe ring for -:« clas ses is like 'f playing Russian Roulette with a clip pistol. J Every student is eligible for some type of financial aid regardless of grades or -parental Income. Financiaf Aid ""Available Jmmedi:.itely1 Special grants program Every student eligible No one turned down • Simple application Send ~fi address and SI P&H Jet (refundable) to: · Student Services P. 0. Box 22-4026 Hollywood, FL 33Q22 GUARANTEED. Sordoni-"Nature as a Muse"-on display until March 29. "This show is colorful, and not as abstract as some. It is a nice way to get into the spring spirit ," said Alisa Coviello, junior, upon a visit to the gallery. One featured work , a lithograph by the famous Roy Lichtenstien, is based upon a series paintings of haystacks at different times of the day by Claude Monet. · "Litchtenstien likes to take the works of great artists, in tribute, do his own cartoon -like ve rs ion ," explained Susan Fritz, freshman. Other featured arti sts include Ellsworth Kelly, John Beerman, Jerry Zenuk, Rex Lau , Keith Jacobshagan and Karl Schrag. Schrag's work will be featured in his own show scheduled for next year. Keith Jacobshagen's work was highlighted in a previous show at the Sordoni. These landscapes offer a chance to relax, and enjoy a little art and nature. .. :: HE le ·-:•:::-·:·: /-: .:- .'"::< :::• __ _ wi41JftD - EARN ·$200 Iisoo w]e;[y MAtltNG _ >1992 TR.AVE l.13R..OCHUR..ES. FOR.. MOR..E - YINFQRMAtloN SeND>-AN ADDRESSED sfAMPEtJ ·· cNVEL◊P'E > tO: · -- < · tlAvi/.. INC. i> · •· P.O ..rJox 2S30 -.. ( M(AM,B;f.L ~.3 ) 6) . �PAGE MAR.5,1992 10 THE B EACON Senior Gift You can help the Wilkes University Class of 1992 make headlines by reaching their goal of $20,000 for their senior class gift. . The 1992 Senior Class Gift is now underway thn:mgh the efforts of Lori Truman, Becky Sternberger, and Tom Wittman. All seniors 0 Amnesty International graduating in May or August will be asked to pledge The Wilkes Chapter of Amnesty International up to $100 by their fifth class reunion. The meets the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month at designation of the funds will be decided at this time. 11 :00 a.m. in Room 209 of Stark. ~ur~her information on how you can be a part All interested students, faculty , and staff are of this important pledge will be available at the 0 Tour Guides invited to attend. Senior Class meeting on Thursday, March 19 at 11:15 in the CPA. Ariy students interested in assisting as tour 0 Adull Learners Group The next meeting of the Adult Learners Group guides for the Open House on March 14 should 0 English Majors will be held Wednesday, March 18 at 5:30 p.m. contact the Admissions Office at extension 4400. ~ave you ever_ wonde:ed what you can really The featured speaker will be Dorothy Price from do with a degree m Enghsh? Come join us on 0 Shopping Trip Career Services. Dorothy will explain the various The Chemistry Club is sponsoring a shopping Friday, March 6 at 4:30 in Rumours to find out. services off':!red to stud~,i tS and will also discuss Several Wilkes alumni will meet with students re sumes and interview skill s. Coffee and triJJ to the Franklin Mills Shopping Outlet on majoring or minoring in English in order to discuss Saturday, March 21. Cost of the trip is $17 per doughnuts will follow. their personal experiences as English majors. If you are interested in attending this informal person. The bus will leave from in front of Stark at Everyone is welcome to attend and refreshments meeting, please contact Kathy Pesta at extension · 8 a.m. and will leave Franklin Mills at 4 p.m. For will be served. more information, contact Shelley or Charlotte at 4156. extension 2036 or 829-9736 or Helen in the Chem. 0 One-Woman Performance ° For Sale Dept. at extension 4620 (SLC 261). - Used Personal Computer ec1uipment for The Faculty Women's Caucus and the sale. If interested, contact Peter Bailey in the Women's Studies program will sponsor a Wilkes Small Business Development Center at one-woman performance by Miriam Reed, based on 0 Blood Drive Results extension 4339. the lives of Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan E,. A total of over 130 pints of blood was donated Anth01:y in celebration of Women's History Month. at the most recent blood drive. The staff of Wilkes - Apple Image Writer printer in excellent . would like to thank everyone whc, took the time to The performance will be held on March 11 in condition. $150 or best offer. Call 824-8470. Rumours at 8 p.m. Admission is free and open to come out and donate. The following donors were recipients of prizes the public. ° Columbus Lecture in conjunction with the blood drive: Mike Garnett, The Political Science and History departments Stacey Martino, Rob Kuschke, Patrick Miller, will sponsor a lecture "Thinking About Columbus," 0 Theater Performance Bernadette Pentz, Susan Hritzak, and Cydt1ey given by Dr. David Sowell on Thursday, March 5 at Hal sor. The Wilkes Theater, under the direction of 7:30 p.rr. . in room 203 of the Marts Center. The following students received coupons from faculty member, Dr. Michael O'Neill, will present Admission i3 free and open to the public. Blockbuster Video: Jonathan Ben, Paul Adams, Stephen Sondheim's "Into the Woods," the popular 0 Tax Assistance Program Jeffrey Fuller, Rose Anne Jones, Jenna Akola, family musical, at the Darte Center from March 20 W!lkes students are agaln offering free income Gino Angelozzi, Rebecca Haywood, James through March 29. The production will run Friday, tax assistance as part of the Volunteer Income Tax McCooey, John Phillips, Brian Kobylus, Coleen March 20 and Saturday, March 21 beginning at 8 Assistance (VITA) program. 1he help is available Grocki, Jennifer Felton, Tom Wittman, Adam p.m.; Sunday, March 22 at 2 p.m.; and again on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, March 26-28 at 8 on the following Saturdays from 10-2 p.m. in Marts . Hammerle, and Greg Balducci. p.m.; _ and Sunday, March 29 at 2 p.m. This will be The third and final blood drive of the year is room 213 on March 7, 14, 21, and 28, and on April the first local production of the family musical in scheduled for April 22. 4. Northeastern Pennsylvania. "Into the Woods" For more information contact the accounting 0 premiered on Broadway in 1987 and won several · Volunteer Opportunity department at extension 4708. "Thresholds," a program that helps prisoners in Tony Awards . . their decision-making skills at the State Correctional ° Career Services Ins~itute in Dallas, Pa., will be holding a training It's time to begin l00king for a summer job or Just a reminder ... co-op. Career Services is offering an infomiational session for volunteers on March 14 and 15 at the All announcements must be received by 6 p.m. seminar regarding summer jobs and co-ops on Prince of Peace Church in Dallas. For more ~ach Tuesday in order to appear in Thursday's Tuesday, March 17 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in SLC information, contact Ned Smith at extension 4685 issue. or at 823-4168. 166. Open House The Admissions Office will hold its annual Spring Open House on Saturday, March 14. The program schedule for the day will include registration at the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center from 9:30 to 10 a.m., a general meeting with university officers in the Darte Center from 10: 15 to 11 a.m., campus tours and lunch from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., a financial aid workshop from 12:30 to 1:10 p.m., and department meetings from 1:15 to 3 p.m. 0 ,..,., \ Attention Seniors Amnicola must receive a wallet size print of your senior picture by March 31. You can submit your photo and senior information (name, address, major, degree, & phone number) to the Amnicola Office, 2nd Floor, Hollenback 1-Iall. 0 Apartment Residents fyouwould like your apartment photo included in the 1992 yearbook (and your picture has not been taken by the yearbook staff), submit a photo to the Amnicola Office by March 5 (2nd Floor, Hollenback Hall). Please include identifications of those photographed. �MAR.5,1992 THE B EACON •.::::=:::::-:,:-:-:❖:•:•:❖::::•.•·.:•::.:-:· . ·Y • P AGE 11 .t??ttttttrr:::;:\:i=;:;:;i///i\\t\=:=itt(=///tti\\:;:;/ftt-. tttfttt\rr . . . • ·. . ·. . ~ . ~ . . . ~ . . .. . . ·. . ·-· .. . . "Backdraft II, The Animal Returns" "Backdraft II, The Animal Returns." Five rings, I'm not waiting around, I'll see you downstairs. Hey! Wait a minute there are only four floors in Evans. How could there be five rings? · It is the roof and since we live on the fourth floor I'm not sticking around for a barbecue. Just think I forget to buy marshmellows. Well, most everybody jokes about it now, but for a short time early Sunday morning it was anything but a joke. · But, look at the brightside, we now know what everyone looks like at 5:30 in the morning, turned your stomach too. I'm sure everyone has heard of the excite.!_11ent at ' E Xpo ;92 ... S]Jllin Students of ECAC member schools who will be in Spain this summer are invited to participate in EXPO SEVILLE '92 through the U.S. Pavilion Sports Program. A major element ofthe U.S. Pavilion at SEVILLE EXPO '92 will be a presentation of how sports are an essential ingredient of American life. As part of this presentation the U.S . Pavilion Sports Program needs people--not necessari ly outstanding athletes but rather people (who may or may not be members of a school team)--to give a short demonstration of something to do with sports. These demonstrations may be no longer than 10 minutes and may be on subjects as diverse as: throwing a frisbee; riding a uni-cycle; rope - skipping; pitching horeshoes ; skateboarding; jazzercise or other aerobics; throwing a curve ball; stick-handling in field hockey or lacrosse; one-on-one drills in basketball (men's and women's). Some of the sports _demonstrations will be given by high-profile athletes: some NFL players, for example, will give a IO-minute demo on a blocki ng sled; Karem will give short Evans Hall this P.ast Sunday . Some storie:; might even be more exc-itlng then the real tiring. · If you happened to be out early Sunday (maybe staggering home from a winter weekend party) you would probably have noticed something similar to the Rose Parade lining !<.iver Street. Wilkes Bane's finest were ready, tha::ikfully it was more then we needed. Just a little brain teaser for you, did you ever realize how cold it is at 5: 30 in the morning? Anyhow, we sure brightened the day of the security officers that were on duty in Stark. A ton of cold and cranky kids, hey it makes my heart glow just thinking about it. The Red Cross was not on hand, however, "The Fighting 4th" was ready for any adversity. What a comforting thought. Let's introduce you to the members of the "fighting 4th." There is our fearless leader Bill Terrell. Please, when you see Bill floating around campus address him as "Bull." Bill has watched Backdraft one to many times. Yours truely was named "lieutenant," don't ask me why or how'. Somehow I also gained the name "axe," another mystery. Bob Simmons and Mike Holly are just plain members of the "fighting 4th." Then there is our two "casualties." They are better referred to as 1:~ p~ro~b~a~ti~ or~ia~ry~c~andidates or "probies." The two famous Sky Hook; Gaylord Perry may (?) demonstrate what moisture can add to the delivery of a baseball BUT as short fi ll-ins to these demos or 'clinic s' the U.S. Pavilion Sports Program wants to schedule everyday people engagi n g in everyday sports ... and that's where the ECAC students are invited to participate. Interested students are asked to contact Ken Richards, Sports Program Director, at the following address: Mr. Ken Richards, U .S. Sports Program, Seville Expo '92-Room 561, U.S . INFORMATION AGENCY, Washington DC 20547. Phone 202-205-2481. Expenses: Please note that theU.S.Paviliondoesnothave a budget for travel to and from Seville. This program is offered to those ECAC students who will be in Europe and who would like to spend s few days (or a week)'participating in the 1992 World's Fair which will draw over 8,000,000 people. When in Seville, Ken Richards can J?rovide all pa_n:icipants with lodgmg @ $10./mg!!i: and meals at reasonable _pnces at the ~~~~&oo~~bJ~~~~: :~~~~~~~~~fl :~~E?l~~~~$:~ with this distinguished honor are Jerry "mothership " Hoffman and Ray "Menudo " Monzon. T here are also some cool games that we discovered while sitting half comatose in the lobby. We will be contacting the NCAA to see if the foll wing events can be sanctioned. There is the "run across campus with your bedding race, " then the ever popular "blind man's bl uff in a pitch dark hallway." 'fl1e members of the "fighting 4th" would like to ask you, when you see the movie crews around please be considerate when in their company. You see, Ron Howard has contacted us to film Backdraft i f. Somehow, word get out that Bill 0~ sorry, Bull, single-handedly rescn~d the entire building. Mr. Howard was so imprc.,sed with t!ns that he could not pass up a cha.ice to make a movie. Bull was kind enough to give all ot us supporting roles in the upcoming flick. For those of you who have seen the movie Backdraft you have heard the line, "you go, we go ." Well if you know any members of the '.'fighting 4th" you know that we are screwed up, so Bull: "when you go, so long." A sports column this is not. However, th~re is more to life then j ust names, numbers, and stats. After all, there is more to life than _games. , . Wilkes-Barre's newest Distribution Center has great part time positions available for: Part Time Merchandise Processors (Flexible Day and Evening Schedules) To qual!fy, you 'll need energy, motivation and the availability to work fl exible day or evenmg schedules. This is an ideal opportunity for College Students seeking Part Time jobs. We have excellent schedules available that would complement your class schedules and are excellent opportunities to supplement your income while attending college While prior work experience is preferred it is not required. If you are interested in discovering how you can be part of our grand tradition of style and service, please visit us. Applications are currently being accepted from 9:0,0am to 5:00pm at the: Wyoming Valley Job Center 32 East Onion Street Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania Lord & Taylor An Equal Opportunity Employer �IN SPORTS: The 'fighting 4th' get caught in a 'Backdraft.' ALSO: Student athletes invited to attend 'Expo Seville.' 'La~ies looking to the future By BOB SIMMONS Beacon Assistant Sports Editor Now that the season is over and the uniforms have been put away the coaching pressures for Coach Karen Haag still continue. Now Coach Haag and her staff are out on the road recruiting players that can fill the voids left by the departing senior. Coach Haag and her staff have been traveling far and long in order to get the talent that will be able to blend with the four returning members of the Lady Colonels. These travels have taken them to Towanda, Troy, South Jersey , the Schukyll Area, New York State and Massachusetts. "My assistants have spent an ex_ceptional amount of time on the road," said C:oach Haag. The etforts of the Lady Colonels coaching staff have not been in vei n. "We have gotten 18 girls to apply and 17 have been excepted. Now all we can do is wait and see about the financial aid they can get," said Coach Haag. Enough of looking to the future, now lets look at who is coming back to get the job done. The big returnee for the Lady Colonels is 5'10", junior, forward, Missie Chinchar. "Missie had a great season, she is an exceptional athlete. She continues to get better and better and has the potential to be an All American candidate next season," said Coach Haag. Haag added, "Missie is a great defensive player who hits the boards hard. She not only scores, but also passes the ball very well. She is an unselfish player." Stacey Boyer is one of two 5'8" sophomores returning for the Lady Colonels next year. "Stacey played great down the stretch for us. She hustles and rebounds well for her size. She is going to be a great player for us in her next two years," said Coach Haag. "She is coachable and talented, a winning combination," Coach I-laag added. The other returnee, Becky Fox came in otf the bench to shoot the three for the Lady Colonels. "Becky is a smart player who sees the floor very well. She is a lot of fun to have on the team because of her sense of humor," said Coach Haag. Besides playing basketball, Becky is an excellent student who has made deans list. Last, but certainly not least is,Tammy Palmer, the only freshman on the team. "Tammy has a great attitude and is a hard worker who accepted and understood her role on the team," said Coach Haag. "Because of the playing time Tammy was getting , she gained confidence in herself, and her teammates developed confidence in her," added Coach Haag. Next year the Lady Colonels look forward to having not only the quality players, but also the quantity. WJIJLOC.JES SJP(Q)JRTS \'VRESTLING: i Fri. Mar. 6 at EIWA Championships Sat. Mar. 7 at EIWA Championships @ Penn 11 :00 a.m. Softball: Fri. Mar. 6 at Hampton Univ. Tm. Sat. Mar. 7 at Hampton Univ. Tm. @ Hampton, Va. Wilkes grapplers heading to Easterns By MISSIE CHINCHAR Assistant Sports Editor The Wilkes University wrestling team completed the dual meet section of their regular season last Saturday ending with an 11-10 record when they fell to the University of Pennsylvania, 21-14. Despite the loss, Wilkes completed their 37th consecutive winning season for coach John Reese. As a school Wilkes now has 498 wins, while Coach Reese as a coach has 475 wins. The Colonels dropped their first two weight classes against the Quakers of Penn as juniors Chris Rickard and Ray Markulics fought losing battles in their respective weight classes. But, the Colonels put together a rally in the next five matches and took a 14-9 lead. Dave Bonomo started off the string of attacks for the Colonels followed by Barry Van Scoten, John Stout, and Ray Monzon. Eric Feese ended the plight with a draw at 150. However, Wilkes once again was unable to win their final three matches. The Colonels now head to EIW A championships which will be held at the Palestra on the University of Pennsylvania campus in Philadelphia. In EIW A competition, the top two placewinners in each class, plus an additional six wrestlers will qualify for the NCAA championships. Ten Wilkes wrestlers are scheduled to compete in the competition this Friday and Saturday (March 6 and 7) which starts at 11am. Chris Rickard, a 118 pounder from . Lavelle, Pa., completed the regular season at 9-5 and had six pins. Senior Dave Bonomo at 134 led Wilkes with a record of 13-5. Others that will see action are Markulics at 126, a junior from East Stroudsburg, Pa., Van Scoten at 142, a sophomore from Broadway, NJ, Feese at 150, a junior from Catawissa, PA, Stout ·at 158, a~sophomore from Barnegat, NJ, and Monzon at 167, from Hialeah, Fl. The Tufankjian brothers from Cherry Hill, NJ will both wrestle in the EIW A. The younger of the duo, Aaron is a junior and will wrestle at 177. Senior Dearon will be one weight class up at 190. Junior Reggie Stancil from Bristol, PA will compete at the heavyweight position. EASTERN BOUND--Wilkes grapplers to compete in EIWA's � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon Newspaper Collection, 1947-present Description An account of the resource <p>This is Wilkes University's <em>Beacon</em> Newspaper collection, 1947-present. We also have digitized copies of the <em>Beacon's</em> predecessors, <em>The Bucknell Bison Stampede</em>, 1934-1935 and <em>The Bucknell Beacon</em>, 1936-1947 June. It should be noted that Wilkes University does not have a complete set of issues for the Bucknell Bison Stampede and Bucknell Beacon. For researchers who are interested in seeing the complete issues for these publications, please contact <a href="https://researchbysubject.bucknell.edu/scua">Bucknell University's Special Collections Department</a>.</p> <p></p> <p>Missing Issues:</p> <p>1947 August 8th<br />1947 September 5th<br />1947 October 3rd<br />1947 October 17th<br />1947 October 31st<br />1947 November 21st<br />1947 December 19th<br />1948 September 9th<br />1950 April 28th<br />1953 April 10th<br />1962 February 2nd</p> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Beacon staff is comprised of Wilkes University students who are advised by a full-time faculty member of the Communication Studies Department. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1934-present Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright of the Wilkes Beacons is retained by Wilkes University. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Professor Emeritus Harold Cox digitized the collection from 1934-1970 and created a <a href="https://beaconarchives2.wilkes.edu/">legacy website</a>. Digital Archives student John Jenkins digitized the collection from 1970-present. Special thanks goes to Communication Studies Professor Dr. Kalen Churcher, Editor-in-Chief Kirsten Peters, Beacon staff member, Emily Cherkauskas, and other Beacon staff for their help in acquiring digitized copies of the Beacons from 2006 onward. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon 1992 March 5th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1992 March 5 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/8ce30495395167a2457cfb4a834a0d0d.pdf 3083147d5159c83146a343e59129dd5e PDF Text Text ·eaoon Volume 44, No. 17 WILKES UNIVERSITY'S WEEKLY March .12, 1992 Students search for solutions OCC urges students to 'Party Smart' By MISSY MARGIS Beacon News Editor Wilkes students who live in the apartments along East Sou th Street as being "Get to know your inconsiderate to their neighbors," was just some of neighbors. the advice offered by Lori Truman, Off-Campus Council OCC officers are ( OCC ) president, to off-campus students who compiling a list of steps for have been under fire from Off-Campus students to follow in an attempt to their neighbors. encourage the message "Party Smart." The OCC met Tuesday "There is a solution to this evening to discuss mainly the problem. I think these steps recent problems concerning will show that Wilkes South Street student residents students have a sense of and other apartment residents. community," said Leigh An article that appeared in Major, Assistant Dean of the March 4th issue of the Student Affairs and OCC Citizen's Vo ice cited the advisor. "It's frustrating. I complaints. Security will not introd~ced myself to a few of contact _the p~lice. my neighbors and gave them MaJor pointed out that all ~y number in case we ever ~hese steps are being taken to disrupt them and a few weeks improve relations with the later this article was in the neighbors and to protect the paper (Citizen's Voice). We students. do try to get along with the neighbors," said Mick Dungan, a South Street "We have to be pro-active resident and a Wilkes senior. about this matter. Apartment complexes won't stand this kind of behavior. You'd be Major spoke of a letter to out if you acted like this in a be written by the council townhouse . urging neighbors that if there Although some neighbors is a disruption to call Wilkes have called the police to come security instead of the police. and break up parties, some Security would then contact students feel the police are the apartment in question and picking on the college tell them they have received students. Naked mole rat discussion slated Pre-Law Day is March27 By JEAN NEPA Beacon Copy Editor "The Importance of Law", is just one of the topics to be addressed at Pre-Law Day slated for March 27, here at Wilkes. Dr. Thomas Baldino, Chairman of the political science department will discuss pre-law advisement at Wilkes. "I strongly encourage all j unior and senior pre-law students to attend," said Baldino who was a key organizer in the planning of Pre-Law Day. The Honorable Patrick J. Toole Jr., President Judge of the Luzerne County Court of Common Pleas, will address prospective law students at the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center. Following Judge Toole's address, Attorney Randa Fahmy, a Wilkes "Most of th~ cops don't give you a hard ~ime but ther~ a_re a few that, pick on us. _It s hke they don t ,?ave_anythmg better to d_o, said Steve M~loney, Wilkes off-campus resident. In_ other OCC news, tentative plans were set for a Block Party to be held towards the end of the semester. Several different areas were discussed to hold the party. Barnum Place, W. Ross Street, and the area in front of the Marts Center are all possible locations. The next OCC meeting is scheduled for March 24 in SLC 101 at 6 p.m. Dr. Tom Baldino, chair of the Polilitical Science Dept. University and Georgetown Law School graduate, will discuss opportunities in the firld of law. Also speaking is Thomas Reed, Dean of Admissions of Widener University Law School. He will advise prospective law students on "how to get into law school and stay in law school." Registration begins at 9 a.m. For more information concerning Pre-Law Day, contact Dr. Baldino at extension 4040. The Wilkes Biology Department will host Dr. Paul W. Sherman, a professor in the department of Neurosciences and Behavior at Cornell University, as he discusses "The Naked Mole ,Rat: A Truly Social 'Vertebrate", on Thursday, March 19th at 8 p.m. in SLC 101. Naked mole rats are members of a rigidly organized vertebrate society inhabiting underground colonies in East Africa. Dr. Sherman has co-authored several articles and books and an encyclopedia entry on this species. Dr. Sherman received his doctorate in Biology and a masters degree in Zoology from the University of Michigan. He graduated with honors form Stanford University with a bachelor's degree. At Cornell since 1948, Dr. Sherman was also a faculty member at the University of California at Berkeley following his Miller Postdoctoral Fellowship there. Sherman has received many teaching and research awards, including the Clark Award for distinguished contributions to undergraduate teaching in the College of Arts and Sciences at Cornell University. In addition to this course load, Sherman serves as a member of the National Science Foundation Population Biology and physiological Ecology Grant Review Panel and the Editorial Board for the American Naturalist. He is also a reviewer for several other scientific publications. The lecture is free and open to the public. For more information call 831-4763. INSIDEForum ............... 3 Features ............ 4 Sports ................ 7 �MARCH PAGE2 12, 1992 T m: ll EACO N Caucus to address sexual harassment By ANDREA SILVI Beacon Co-Editor From Anita Hill and Clarence Thomas to Denny Terio and Merv Griffin, the issue of sexual harassment has gained widespread attention in the past few months. The Wilkes University Women's Faculty Caucus will be bringing this "hot topic" to campus on March 25. A panel discussion on sexual harassment will be held on the second floor of the Arnaud Marts Center from 7 to 9 p.m. Associates, has dealt with many sexual harassment cases throughout her career. Because of Lazur·s Members of the panel extensive experience rn include Wilkes-Barre Attomey dealing with victims of sexual "The issue has received Ruth Borland and Karen harassment cases, Carol both national and international Lazur, Educational Lavery, Executive Director of attention, and we would like Coordinator for the Victim's the Victim's Resource Center, to bring it to the forefront at Resource Center. recommended that she Wilkes," Taylor stated. represent the Center in the discussion. Taylor hopes that the Borland, a partner in the program will allow students to firm of Borland and Borland According to Dr. Wagiha openly l!nd honestly discuss New center to • serve region The Wilkes School of Business, Society and Public Policy in conjunction with the Small Business Development Center, has created an Entrepenurial Center to serve small business entrepreneurs in the region. "The Entrepenurial Center is an opportunity to establish a strong link between the business community and the Wilkes faculty , " noted Theodore Engel, Dean of the School of Business, Society and Public Policy. "Through this linkage, we hope to promote entrepreneurial activities in the area, generating new sources of income and boosting the local economy." ■ The outreach activities of the center will include consultative services, undergraduate and graduate · course offerings, and cooperative education and internship programs. The center will sponsor research, and special events, including seminars and workshops. The Entreprenurial Center will utilize the expertise of individuals from the business community as members of an , advisory board. Current Dean Engel liasons with the Greater Wilkes-Barre Partnership and and the Small Business its affiliates, the state system Association will be of Small Business strengthened through the Development Centers, the center. Snider Center at the For more information call University of Pennsylvania, ext. 4700. help other students who may be financially unable to meet the rising costs incurred while Last night in the Student at Wilkes. Government meeting, SG "The administration feels favored the motion to have the that this is a plausible idea and administration begin to they are willing to go ahead implement the student to with it," said Allen. student scholarship program. Dean Allen, SG advisor In other SG business, said, "This is not just a Tom Wittman, SG president, financial aid project, criteria announced that March 17 initially will be set up by between the hour of 11 a.m. and noon in the SLC lobby them." will be the only time that SG "A lot of the criteria that representative nomination has to be developed should be applications for 1992-1993 done with the help of a will be accepted. "Anyone wishing to know student organization, since SG is the students governing campaign rules and body then you have to make regulations should refer to the decision for all," Allen their student handbooks on pages 90 through 92," said added. The student to student Wittman. Michael Nolfe, SG scholarship program will give all students an opportunity to advisor said, " Everyone the issue of sexual harassment with the panelists as well as with their peers. "I hope students will feel comfortable enough to discuss this issue," Taylor said, "And I also hope to see ·male students at the discussion as well as female students." Officers of the Women's Faculty Caucus include Dr. Ann Kolanowski, President; Dr. Wagiha Taylor, Vice President; Lorna C. Darte, Secretary; and Dr. Carol Zack, Treasurer. Dismiss Chris? Student Government news By BONNEE BREESE Beacon Co-Editor Taylor, Vice President of the Women's Faculty Caucus, the discussion was scheduled due to the increased attention the issue has recently received. Columbusmythdisspelledatlecture By DAN CHISARICK Beacon Staff Writer For those who attended the lecture given by Dr. David Sowell last Thursday, some very eye-opening facts were presented. His opening statement refered to a pin he wore, that read "Discover Columbus's Legacy: 500 Years of Racism, Oppression, and Stolen Land." He went on to say that the rest of his lecture would reflect his feelings toward Columbus, and those feelings weren't the cheerful, diluted ones that come to mind from old history books. Dr. Sowell refer·s to such thinking as the "Columbus Myth." Of the plethora of citations that he referred to throughout his lecture, perhaps one of the most notable was a quote by Russell Means, "Columbus makes Hitler look like a juvenile delinquent." Dr. Sowell's presentation may have seemed unfair, presenting many negative references about Columbus but it seems that the apparent lack of positive statements about Columbus was due to the fact that there weren't many in existence at the time. Financial aid info The Financial Aid Office announced that financial aid application packets have been mailed to all full-time students. Any student who has not received a packet and who wishes to apply for financial aid for the 1992-93 academic year may pick up one at the Financial Aid Office, second floor, Sturdevant Hall. The Wilkes University application for financial aid must be completed by all students requesting consideration for financial aid programs which are administered by the University. These programs include Wilkes University scholarships and grants, which includes supplemental educational opportunity grants, Gulf Oil Corporation, Students interested in applying for these programs, must complete the PHEAA Federal Student Aid applications. should really pass the word to students about nominations." "If you want new people to give input to the Non-Pennsylvania student government, you have to pass residents which have state the word along, yourselves grant programs which can be that nominations are open and used in Pennsylvania must students should begin to get complete the appropriate signatures," Nolfe added. Financial Aid Form (F AF) In other SG business, the from the college scholarship budget committee for service. 1992-1993 will soon be Students are urged to meet selected, announced John established deadline dates for Comerford, SG Treasurer. the various programs. These "Hopefully one person dates are May 1, 1992 , from each class will want to except the Pell Grant deadline participate, those who sign up date is May 1, 1993. Other cannot be a president or state grants and private vice-president of any club," scholarships students are Comerford said. asked to check the individual SG will donate $ 100 to application. the Big Brothers/Big Sisters If you need help Bowl-a-thon, this semester. completing forms or "This donation is not only additional information, contact good for us but also, for the Perkins, Rulison Evans, and the Financial Office, extension Nursing student loans. community," said Wittman. 4345 or 4346. �THE BEACON MARCH 12, 1992 P AGE3 Pondering the paradox of Women's History Month -But it is no marvel for a foolish man to be maddened thus and saddled with sorrow by the sleights of women. - Sir Gawain and the Green Knight * Throughout history and literature, women have always been depicted as the weaker sex and have been labeled, since the fall of Eden, as deceitful. For example, there is a famous medieval painting which depicts God's judgment of Adam and Eve after they have given in to the temptation of the serpent. If you look very closely you can easily see that Adam is pointing an accusing finger at Eve. From that point on, women were never (and are still not) able to escape from the epithet of the cause of man's "fall from grace." The best evidence of this is the fact that this month has been set aside as Women's History Month. It seems that quite a paradox arises from this designation. In past years, events such a' the femini st movement initiated by Gloria Steint-Lll and the rise to power of women like Leona Helmsley and Geraldine Ferraro have lead us to believe that women are indeed breaking down barriers and becoming equal to men. There is one "minor" paradox, however, which surfaces as a result of the "feminist issue": If women ·have made such advancement~ in both society and the workplace, and have become equals to men, why should we even have to recognize a Women's History Month? Think about it for a minute, when was the last time you celebrated Men's History Month? NEVER!!! And you probably never will because men don't need a special month to have their accomplishments recognized: the media and society does it for them every day. The headline reads: "This female student doesn't worry about breaking a nail." So we're assuming that all women are worried about breaking nails? A little stereotypical? If women were truly equal to men, would this story really be that newsworthy? Wilkes University's Weekly VOL. 44 NO. 17 MARCH 12, 1992 Raled as a First Class newspaper willa 011, mark of distinctio11 by th, Associated Colkgiat, Press 1991-92 EDITORIAL STAFF ANDREA SIL VI & BONNEE BREESE CO-EDITORS Evans Hall's true identity During walks around campus, I happened upon a beatiful picture of a woman that hangs in the main entranceway of the Alumni house. That woman's name is Marion Annette Evans, born in 1893. She is described as well-traveled and a talented musician, composer, artist and architect. MELISSA MARGIS ••• NEWS EDITOR BRIAN MALINA··· FEATURE EDITOR J ARROD NORTON---ASSISTANT FEATURE EDITOR J. R. RUPP-·· SPORTS EDITOR BOB SIMMONS-ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR MISSIE CHINCHAR -ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR JEAN NEPA··· COPY EDITOR SAMANTHA IRESON - PHOTO EDITOR CHRISTINE CARDELLO ---ADVERTISING MANAGER TOM MORAN -·· ADVISOR PUBLICATION GUIDE (1991- 92) SEPT 12, 19, 26; OCT 3, 10, 24, 31; NOV 7, 14, 21; DEC 5 J AN 30 ; FEB 6, 13, 20, 27; MAR 5, 12, 19, 26; APR 2, 9, 30 EDITORIAL POLICY THE EDITORIAL REPRESENTS THE COLLECTIVE VIEW OF THE BEA CON EDITORIAL STAFF. ALL OTHER VIEWS ARE THOSE OF THE INDIVIDUAL WRITER. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ARE WELCOMED, PROVIDED THEY ARE 1\0 LONGER THAN 500 WORDS. LETTERS EXCEEDING THIS LENGTH MAY BE EDITED OR REJECTED ON TERM S OF SPACE. ALL LETTERS l\l UST BE SIGNED, BUT NAMES MAY BE WIT HHELD. PHONE - 2ND FLOOR HOLLENBACK HALL, WILKES-BARRE, PA 824-4651 EXT. 2961 For now, we can celebrate Women's History Month, but let's all hope that in a few years, there won't be~. need for one. An article in yesterday's Citizen's Voice really exemplifies this point. The article detailed the accomplishments of a young woman at Wilkes-Barre Area Vocational-Technical School who is the only woman enrolled in a class which teaches students to service heavy diesel equipment. The Bea,con A DDRESS - What about Sadie Hawkins day? This is the day when women are traditionally "allowed" to ask men to marry them. Not only is this unfair, but it's also downright ridiculous. Shouldn't women be given this courtesy every day of the year? · The role of women in society and the fight for women's equality are both difficult and hotly debated issues, but if you really take the time to think about it, you'll realize that the designation of a Women's History Month is highly paradoxical. Evans' architectual expertise can be viewed at 117 W. River Street. Yes, she designed it for her parents to live in. Evans projected energy to everyone, as well as leadership talents. Evans also gave personal time anq sometimes funding to help provide for cultural enrichment that was much needed in Wyoming Valley. Evans was a member of The Jitney Players, a theatre group that played in this area. She was also a founding member of the Wilkes-Barre Philharmonic, The Fine Arts Fiest~, which we all still enjoy today, and The Little Theatre. . Evans was appointed in 1957 by the .Governor as a Distinguished Daughter of Pennsylvania. This must have been an honor in itself. Have you heard of anyone receiving such an award in this day and time? , As I stood in the alumni house, Mrs. Breiseth took notice to me jotting down notes about Annette Evans. Mrs. Breiseth told me that rumor has it that she was adored by many people and had many friends; male friends, that is. Mrs. Breiseth also told me that in her home, they have a desk set that belonged to Evans. Mrs. Breiseth also said that she and her husband cherish the set. Evans was also a columnist at The Times Leader between 1939 and 1942. She used the pen name Miranda Sock and mainly wrote about the theatre. After her death Annette Evans' home was donated to Wilkes. It was once used as the home of the founding father and first president Dr. Eugene Shedden Farley and his wife Eleanor Coates. Evans left an impression on me by the way she described books, "windows through which the soul looks out." Surely her soul must be looking out to women at Wilkes. There were few women before her, but many women after her. She will long be remembered and talked about at Wilkes. She made a difference at a time when women were standing behind men. Celebrate Women's History Month. �PAGE4 MARCH 12, 1992 THE BEACON Wish upon a star, but .live for today... By WENDY RAUGHLEY According to O'Neill, the show is an experiment in Beacon Staff Writer theater. What makes Into The Imagine if Cinderella, Woods different is that the Little Red Riding Hood, conflict is resolved at the end Rapunzel and some other of the first act. characters from popular f airytales met in the forest The second act deals with Into The Woods, a Tony what happens after the award winning musical by fairy tale ends and life begins; Stephen Sondheim and James all of the illusion is gone. It Lapine, explores this idea. creates the "metaphor that According to Dr. Michael theater is like life; it's only O'Neill, Director of Wilkes magical sometimes," added Theater, the characters are in O'Neill search of the happy endings "The show makes us that all fairy tales promise. more comfortable with The characters explore what familiar characters, but happens after happily- portrays them in a more adult ever-after. manner," said O'Neill. "The characters make "The audience will laugh, p ainful discoveries and experience moral dilemmas as not so much because they realize that wishes, even something is funny, but when they come true, are no because we'd like to believe in substitute for accepting reality the happily-ever-after,"he and growing up," said O'Neil added. Wilkes' production of The show itself will use a Into The Woods is combining different scene style. The the time, talent, and energy of stage is set as a theater within more than 75 Wilkes students. a theater. The audience will It promises to be a lot of fun. 'be able to see how the special The show will run March 20effects are created; combining 21, and 26-28 at 8 p.m., and reality and the magic March 22 and 29 at 2 p.m. in associated with fairytale. the CPA. INTO THE WOODS-Wilkes University Theater production begins March 19. Admission is free for Wilkes and King's students with I.D., $4 for students and senior citizens, and $5 for the general public. For reservations call 829-9155. The struggle for recognition By PATTY PUERLING and STEPHANIE KRAMER Beacon Staff Writers "No woman has the right to die until she has something to die for" said Susan B. Anthony. This statement was the focus of the one woman play put on by Miriam Reed on March 11 in the Marts Center. c o urses in the: counm·. To hel p " "u :ichie,·e ,·our hii;:hes r sc"rc:. V,C: SC:[ the scind:trd and will W() rk w ith vo u t() custo mize: :i progrJ m rh~r hc:sr s u, rs vo ur per.;onal nc:eds. • Sc:irr \·o u r course the cJ:iv vou c:nroli w ith p mbs ionalh: ,;rrucrurc:d. up-to-the -minu te h" mc: -studv materials • Set yo ur own pace: anc.J sm:n~thc:n we-Jknc:,sc:s with unli n1ited accc:ss to o u r TEST-'-l-TAP[.!' Learn ing Lah • o,·na1111<: li\'c: d as.ses with • 11i~h1'· qu:ili tit:d ,n.srruct"r.; • Pe rsrnu l Jtte ntion with extrJ hel p tu to nal se ssions • l· se of I,o K;Jplan Centc: r.; n:..tt l1111wil.k • Spe d :tl rer,e:t t polkY {~.., k fur Jcrails) • Sd1l )l:J r., !iip a_o,;.-;i~iJ.llCC: !if qualitiecll Enroll nou·! Call niur In her one woman play "Mrs. Stanton and Susan", Reed depicts the struggles of both Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony for the recognition of women's rights. Miriam Reed is a member of the Screen Actors Guild and recieved a doctorate in Comparative Literature in 1980. She has appeared in TV commercials, theater performances and movies. "Working together and individually , Anthony and K;J pbn offe r.; rhe only individualized resr p re p neares t K~pi:in Cc:mer tocl:i,· Miriam Reed-performs "Mrs. Stanton and Susan." Cady Stanton suggested another social order, a world in which women, as they acknowledge their personal strength · and exercise their own power, effect a change" said Reed. Anthony focused on the political aspect, women's suffrage. Stanton emphasized the rights of women to their own bodies, minds and self-sovreignty. LSAT CLASSES AT MARYWOOD COLLEGE FOR 6/92 EXAM: FREE DIAGNOSTIC TEST OFFERED ON: SAT. 3/21@ 10AM CLASSES BEGIN: WED. 4/1@ 6PM CALL NOW FOR FURTHER INFO FOR ALL COURSES .• ·~ (717)342-1100 Ii STANLEY H . KAPLAN £EDUCATIONAL CENTER LTD . 833 N. 13th Street, Allentown �THE BEACON MARCH 12, 1992 PAGE 5 Great Scott!!! Guitarist at Rumours 0 SwamiWhy is it that at Wilkes you have to get intimate with the drinking fountains in order to get some water? -Thirsty The water fountains in Stark have been decreasing steadily in pressure since, oh, about 1990. This is, no doubt, in response to the complaints that were probably received concerning a certain fountain on the second floor that put out pressure comparable to that of a fire hose. Unless you had really long arms, it was impossible to get a drink from said fountain. Now, of course, you have to get intimate with the wretched thing to tell if it's even running or not. The one outside SLC 160 is perverse. It fools you into thinking you're going to get a drink from it, then the pressure drops off dramatically. It's a plot, I tell you. It's an SG plot to get us to buy more soda. Gotta be. This problem is hardly indigenous to Wilkes. Water fountains in most buildings, particularly public buildings, have a long, distinguished history of drenching or frenching. Judging by the greenish growths on some of them, I'm not so sure I want to get within ten meters, let alone form the close kinship one is required to have with it. Alternatively, you can wear your water. That's what I love about this country. You have a choice to be what you want to be, to do what you want to do, to boldly split infinitives that no one has split before. In any event, water fountains need love too. Have you kissed a water fountain today? ELVIS? COME ON, GET REAL! As we all know, bureaucracies and higher-ups are constantly making boneheaded moves. We've seen it in the Pentagon and we've seen it in local councils. It's part of the human condition, really. As a wise pundit once said, "The man who invented the eraser had the human race pretty well sized up." Once in a while , thoug h, one bureaucracy or administration outshines the rest with a particularly ridiculous decision . This time, the Golden Edsel goes to the United States Postal Service for being particularly pigheaded in the matter of the request by the POW/MIA support services for the issuance of POW/MIA stamps. There was no problem at all at the USPS over the issuance of an Elvis stamp. The biggest problem they had was which picture they should use: old or young? How demeaning can you get? Here we have a worthy cause, asking for a little common respect and recognition, which the POW/MIAs richly deserve, whether you believe in war or not, and it gets trampled by Elvis. That really says a lot about our society, and I, for one, don 't like what I'm hearing. WANT TO HELP? I will be around campus with a petition to the post office. Just stop me in the hall and ask me for it. Alternatively, make up a letter that says the following: "A f ull accounting of Americans listed as Missing In Action in Southeast Asia and the repatriation of any Americans still imprisoned or otherwise detained in that region as a consequence of our nation's war in Vietnam constitute an issue of grave concern to millions of Americans. To keep this issue alive in the hearts of all Americans, I hereby request that the United States Postal Service, as soon as possible, issue a POW/MIA Postage Stamp . Sincerely, _____ " and send it in to The Bottom Line. I'll attach it to the petition th at I have. This is an important issue. Don't ever forget the people that gave their freedom to protect yours. R en owned g u itari s t Robert Scott makes a stop at Wilkes University's Rumours on Saturday, March 4, 1992. A Colby College graduate, Mr. Scott studied music in Maine, Boston , and Vienna, w here he worked un der Melitta Heinzmann of the Vienna Music Academy . He also studeid briefly under David Leisner of the New England Conservatory. Scott is a youthful and energetic performer who carefully blends intensity with authen tici ty to provide audiences a passionate look at music spanning five centuries. ROBERT SCOTT- Classical guitarist will perform at Rumours. Scott h as performed extensively in New England, mu sical styles wi t h in M assach usetts, has been toured Europe as a Thomas J. specializations in the music of named to the Chester Music Watson Fellow, and has been J .S. Bach, Isaac Albeniz, and Publicati on s (L on don) invited to perform on the the contemporary, British "Selected Performances" list, 1992-93 Bombay Madrigal co m poser, Sir Lenno x and been hailed by Gerald Soc iety concert series in Berkeley. : Stofsky of Vie n na 's India. In _addition to performi ;1g Stofsky/Alt duo as "a talented S cott's repertoire Scott 1s also an in structor at young artist with a bright encompases a wide variety of the Beechwood Music School future. A GOOQ ~:;U MM ER JOB IS Hi\flD TO Flr\iD, SO THI S S UMMER , DON 'T JU ST GET A JOB. IN STEA D, GET EXPERIENCE FOR YOUR FUTURE WITH TH E UPWARD BOUND PROGRAM AT WILKES UNIVER SITY . THE PROGRAM : UPWARD BOUND, ~ponsored by the U.S. Departm ent of Education, has succe ss fu ll y se rv ed eligible hig h sschool y outh since 1967 . This rigorous, year-round academic progr am provid es intensive instruction, guidance, Jnr1 pcrson;i l deve lopment for college bound high sc hool stude nt s. Each summer, f ifty students live on campu;; for si x we ek s and participate in thi s ch al i::ngin g educatio :1al program. THE STAFF: Tt, -:, c ore o f 3 profes sionals :it UPWARC SOUND L:reates an oppor tunity for the r es id ential staff to develop ll:-id refine leadership a supportive, well- design ed morlel. The residenti al staff (resident di~ector(s) and 5 e r 6 lutor-cou:iselors) works as a unit, a r.ohesive enti ty, to plan, lea d, supervi se, and monitor the co -curricular small group activities and general -residence hall env ironment. ,n THE EXPERIENCE : The UPWARD BOUND Program has consistently provided entry-le vel, pre -professi onal, challenging positions for colle g e students in the fields of education social sciences humanitie s an d residential fife. Working closely with seasoned educators in a posi;ive learning environment giv,es college studPnls a chance to observ e and interact, to learn and test skills in t his highly motiva tional pro gram for y-:>uth . Many staff ret urn a seco nd and third summer t o assume increased responsibilities and to !;teadily grow towards t heir p ro fe ssi onal goals. For o t he rs on tho st?.11 the program has provided an lnt.!rns l ,Ip .- - practicum. THE BENEFITS : • Gain valu<1ble experienc e in res iden t ial life supervision • Exercise dec:::.1 on-maklng skills In s taff rn ~c ting s • Learn and pract! ce s m all group d iscus s io n techniques • Refine Interp erso n al s ki lls an d d evel op profes sio nal skills • Tutor high school st uden ts t o help the m improve academicall y • Receive qua lity trainin g an d experience In wo rking with youth TH E REQUIREMENTS FOR A TUTOR-COUNCELOR POSITION: Ap~licants s ho uld have successfu lly c omp leted at least t heir sophomo re yea r in co llege and be experien ced In residence li fe, supervis ion , leadership, tutorin g, and by motivated to w ork w it h you th. DATES, PAY: J une 14 To J ul~• 31, 1992. 7 Weeks , Full-Time, Live-In Salary: $160 ,.Jl3r week, plus room and board. TO APPLY: Write, call, o r p ick-u,p an application at the UPWARD BOUND OFFICES, Wilkes University, Sturdevant .Hall, Thrrd Floor, 129 S. Franklin St. , Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 (717) 824-4651 ext. 4230. ' Deadline : March 21 , 1992. �MARCH PAGE6 0 Amnesty International The Wilkes Chapter of Amnesty International meets the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month at 11 :00 a.m. in Room 209 of Stark. All interested students, faculty, and staff are invited to attend. ... Adult Learners Group The next meeting of the Adult Learners Group will be held Wednesday, March 18 at 5:30 p.m. The featured speaker will be Dorothy Price from Career Services. Dorothy will explain the various services offered to students and will also discuss resumes and interview skills. Coffee and doughnuts will follow. If you are interested in attending this infofI!lal meeting, please contact Kathy Pesta at extens10n 4156. 0 ° For Sale - Used Personal Computer equipment for sale. If interested, contact Peter Bailey in the Wilkes Small Business Development Center at extension 4339. - Apple Image Writer printer in excellent ccndition. $150 or best offer. Call 824-8470. 0 Tax Assistance Program Wilkes students are again offering free income tax assistance as part of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. The help is available on the following Saturdays from 10-2 p.m. in Marts room 213 on March 14, 21, and 28, and on April 4. For more information contact the accounting department at extension 4708. 12, 1992 T HE BEACON 0 Shopping Trip The Chemistry Club is sponsoring a shopping trip to the Franklin Mills Shopping Outlet on Saturday, March 21. Cost of the trip is $17 per person. The bus will leave from in front of Stark at 8 a.m. and will leave Franklin Mills at 4 p.m. For more information, contact Shelley or Charlotte at extension 2036 or 829-9736 or Helen in the Chem. Dept. at extension 4620 (SLC 261). Volunteer Opportunity "Thresholds," a program that helps prisoners in their decision-making skills at the State Correctional Institute in Dallas, Pa., will be holding a training session for volunteers on Friday and Saturday, March 14 and 15 at the Prince of Peace Church in Dallas. For more information, contact Ned Smith at extension 4685 or at 823-4168. 0 0 Senior Gift You can help the Wilkes University Class of 1992 make headlines by reac-hing their goal of $20,000 for their senior class gift. The 1992 Senior Class Gift is now underway through the efforts of Lori Truman, Becky Steinberger, and Tom Wittman. All seniors graduating in May or August will be asked to pledge up to $100 by their fifth class reunion. The designation of the funds will be decided at this time. Further information on how you can be a part of this important pledge will be available at the Senior Class meeting on Thursday, March 19 at 11:15 in the CPA. 0 Injury Workshop The Music, Theater, and Dance Department will host neurosurgeon, Dr. David Paganelli of Philadelphia, as he presents a workshop dealing with repetitive motion injuries to hands and elbows on Wednesday, March 18 at 11 a.m. The workshop, which will be held in Gies Hall, is free and open to the public. 0 Theater Performance The Wilkes Theater, under the direction of faculty member, Dr. Michael O'Neill, will present Stephen Sondheim's "Into the Woods," the popular family musical, at the Darte Center from March 20 through March 29. The production will run Friday, March 20 and Saturday, March 21 beginning at 8 p.m.; Stmday, March 22 at 2 p.m.; and again on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, March 26-28 at 8 p.m.; and Sunday, March 29 at 2 p.m. This will be the first local production of the family musical in Northeastern Pennsylvania. "Into the Woods" premiered on Broadway in 1987 and won several Tony Awards. 0 The Importance of Law The Honorable Patrick J. Toole, Jr., President Judge of the Luzerne County Court of Common Pleas will deliver a keynote address, "The Importance of Law," to prospective pre-law students at Pre-Law Day on Friday, March 27 in the Darte Center. The program begins at 9 a.m. and is open to high school and college students. Business Symposium The Wilkes Entrepreneurial Center will host a Business Symposium on Monday, April 6 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts, featuring Edward M. Moldt, Managing Director of the Sol C. Snider Entrepreneurial Center at the Wharton School of the. University of Pennsylvania. Holdt's lecture, "Entrepreneurship: A Business Education Partnership," is free and open to the public. 0 Just a reminder ... All announcements must be received by 6 p.m. each Tuesday in order to appear in Thursday's issue. ° Career Services It's time to begin looking for a summer job or co-op. Career Services is offering an informational seminar regarding summer jobs and co-ops on Tuesday, March 17 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in SLC 166. · Open House The Admissions Office will hold its annual Spring Open House this Saturday. The program schedule for the day will include registration at the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center from 9:30 to 10 a.rn., a general meeting with university officers in the Darte Center from 10:15 to 11 a.m., campus tours and lunch from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., a financial aid workshop from 12:30 to 1:10 p.m., and department meetings from 1:15 to 3 p.m. 0 0 Tour Guides Any students interested in assisting as tour guides for the Open House this Saturday should contact the Admissions Office at extension 4400. 0 Psychology Club There will be a meeting of the Psychology Club on Thursday, March 19 in SLC 333 at 11 a.m. Both plans for fundraisers and the Eastern Psychological Convention will be discussed. 0 Biology Lecture . A lecture entitled "The Naked Mole Rat: A Truly Social Vertebrate" will be held Thursday, March 19 at 8 p.m. in SLC 101. The lecture will be given by Dr. Paul Sherman of the Department of Neurosciences and Behavior at Cornell University. It is free of charge and open to the public. Wilkes-Barre's newest Distribution Center has great part time positions available for: Part Time Merchandise Processors (Flexible Day and Evening Schedules) To qualify, you'll need energy, motivation and the availability to work flexible day or evening schedules. This is an ideal opportunity for College Students seeking Part Time jobs. We have excellent schedules available that would complement your class schedules and are excellent opportunities to supplement your income while attending college While prior work experience is preferred it is not required. If you are interested in discovering how you can be part of our grand tradition of styte and service, please visit us. Applications are currently being acceijted from 9:00am to 5:00pm at the: Wyoming Valley Job Center 32 East Union Street Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania Lord & Taylor An Equal Opportunity Employe r �THE BEACON M ARCH P AGE7 12, 1992 Softball enjoys trip to Hampton, Va. By BOB SIMMONS Beacon Assistant Sports Editor "If the opening tournament is any indication of how the season is going to be it looks great," said Head Softball Coach Addy Malatesta. The Lady Colonels spent Friday and Saturday in Virginia, playing two games a day against Division II schools, in the Hampton Virginia Tournament. The Lady Colonels faced returning tournament winners St. Augustine, who also had won their conference last season. Cory Schwoyer took the mound for the Lady Colonels and lead the team to an 11-0 romp over St. Augustine. In the second game the Lady Colonels had the tables turned on them when they lost 11-3 to West Chester University. On Saturday, the Lady Colonels returned to play host to team Hampton, who had beaten the Lady Colonels last season in the tournament. The game was a defensive battle until the top of the seventh inning when Denise Carson hit a ground rule double and scored on Schwoyer's hit to left field. This proved to be the game winner. The Lady Colonels defeated Hampton 1-0. Once again, the Lady Colonels would face St. Augustine, this time for the tournament championship. Schwoyer took the mound once again and had another excellent performance. "Our defen se got us out of some tight situations and we hit the ball when we had needed to," said Coach Malatesta. The Lady Colonels not only brought home the championship trophy, but also three individuals walked away with awards. Cory Schwoyer received an outstanding pitcher award and the tournament MVP. Also receiving awards were Sandie Warntz and Dawn Hosler who were named to the all tournament team. Atter havmg won the Hampton Tournament, the Lady Coioneh \l()pe to switch places with Messiah. Messiah bas won the Middle Atlantic Conference title for the past two seasons while Wilkes has finished second both years. "If we can avoid injuries to our pitchers and our defense continues, we will be able to reach our goal," said Coach Malatesta. Malatesta said that one of the keys behind this seasons success will be the pitching of Hillary Blake and Schwoyer. "If Gia Andrejko and Jennifer Sebastianelli, both freshmen pitchers, come along quickly we can save our upper classmen for Division and Conference games," said Malatesta. A vital role in the pitching performance will depend on catcher Denise Carson. Carson received all conference player honors last season. "Sandie Warntz is one of the best third baseman in the conference," said Coach Malatesta. Warntz was a standout in key situations last season for the Lady Colonels. Dawn Hosler returned to the Lady Colonels lineup after taking a year off for an internship. "Dawn will add maturity to our team and take charge in the outfield," said Coach Malatesta. Some key contributors expected for this seasons squad are; Stacey Boyer, shortstop, Sue Moran, second base and Becky Simon, outfield. Expected to see considerable playing time are Lisa Wrubel, outfield and Jennifer Stackhouse, first base. The seven freshmen on the team offer strength in speed and pinch-hitting. "This is a luxury that I have not had since I've been here; a strong bench and role players. These are key elements for a championship," said Coach Malatesta. "It will be fun to watch us play and I invite students and faculty to come over to the games and support us," added Malatesta The Lady Colonels home opener is slated for Wednesday, March 25 against Hartwick College at 3:00 p.m.' Expectations high for Wilkes tennis By MISSIE CHINCHAR Beacon Assistant Sports Editor Since it's mid March and there is still snow falling, spring athletics might seem far off, but for the Wilkes University men's tennis team spring cannot come soon enough. The Colonels are coming back from a '91 season that saw them struggle to a 2-10 record. Last year's record did not reflect their overall performance and hopes are high for improvement this year. "We've been making steady progress with each season," said Burton. This is a valid statement when you con sider that when Burton took over in '89, the Colonels were winless. And further progress looks to be in sight for Wilkes which returns five Lettermen from last year. Tim Stank is the other new face on the court. Thi s frooh11-an, out of Conklin, NY, hopes . to beat out· the upperclassmen for a spot in the line-up. The inspirational leader of the team is Doug Meade, a senior from Gulph Mills, PA. Meade has been the solid contributing force to the building of the squad. Also back for his final season is Jerry Mateo, a senior from Hazleton, PA. Other returnees from Wilkes will be seniors Steve Karch and Mat.t Sekol, juniors Todd Blasiak and Doug Greaser, ~d sophomore Darren Michael. The men's tennis team will take to the road for their first two matches. On March 21 the Colonels will travel to Juniata College then on to E-Town on March 23. Ar-cording to Head Coach Greg Burton that statistic was not a total disappointment. "The team actually won a number of other matches throughout the season, but some of the teams were later regarded as clubs, not intercollegiate teams." Unfortunately these wins were not reflective of their overall record. The only name missing from this year's squad is Spencer C9rbett. According to Burton, this is the spot that needs to be filled. Coach Burton has been the head coach for the men's tennis team for the past three seasons. Under his tutelage the team has improved every year since he took over in 1989. The most likely candidate for the spot is freshman Robert Karch. "Karch (Robert) looks to be an impact freshman this year," said Burton. "He looks tclbe the one to fill t_he vacancy." This year looks to be another step towards a winning season for the Wilkes Unjversity men's tennis tearp. The coach's expectations for the season are high. "I feef it's possible to win 4 or 5 of our matches this year," stated Burton. ·SBEN~;~2;~tMER ".;c·.••·isSwitzerlartd, ~~i·~b11M~;~i49:; A.;stiia, .· .•. <•. ,.• . Italy, Fr~ce, &: England •> . .. ·<:··: ,:- : . ' . . .·::·. . . .·>:::::: .::,: . ii:,::{(:.-:"\. . . \::--. :-. ',:: · •· JUI]\' 20 to AUGlJST 4 . · . . ·· · · · · ·.· · · · · · · lll.C}llcles:•· hbtel·,•· ttansp9rtatiC>rt,•·•a.it,•. g~.icl~s. ·• •·. •· ;~z~ :t~¥~11itffi1l~fs!~ei �orts Men's baseball optimistic about 1992 Bavitz also said that all the players need "good seasons at the plate" in order to improve on last year's record. The outfield lost three senior starters, but leadoff-man Steve Klem is returning. Klem who was hampered bv injuries managed to steal 29 bases in 31 attempts. Klem a~tributes his individual success to the coaching staff, the hltters who bat behind him in the lineup, and years of experience from coaches. According to Bavitz, the team also lost their starting cat~h_er. There are four players who are battling for this posmons. According.to pitcher Joe Kish, the pitching for the 1992 squad may be a weakness. Three pitchers were lost from last year's team, and three freshmen will be called upon to fill these shoes. Kish said that these three youngsters have thrown well in practice, but the true test will come when they throw in game conditions. HEATING UP--The Wilkes baseball team gears up for their opener this Wednesday at King's By JERRY HOFFMAN Beacon Staff Writer The Coach and the members of the Wilkes University baseball team are very optimistic about their upcoming 1992 season following an 18-17 tecord that included a11 11 game winning streak in 1991. The Colonels 11-game winning streak came in the final 13 games of the season. It came to an end in a winless doubleheader against East Stroudsburg University, a Division II team. Outfielder Chris Imperiale attributes good pitching and hitting to this successful span. He also says that many players "learned their capabilities" at this point in the season; ... The Colonels finished fifth in the East Coast Athletic Conference, and they just missed a playoff berth which was awarded to the top four teams in the conference. They had four wins and six losses and finished fourth among the six teams that are in the Middle Atlantic Conference. Three seniors, Joe Kish, Chris Imperiale, and Lou Sartorelli, along with Head Coach Bob Duliba and Assistant Coaches Jerry Bavitz and Joe Folek, will lead the Colonels through a 31-game schedule in 1992. Ten of these 31 games will be doubleheaders against M. A. C. op:)onents. The rest of the games are against Division I AA schools such as Bl.icknell University and the University of Rochester, and Division II schools such as Bloomsburg University and East Stroudsburg University. The Colonels started practicing indoors on January 29 and have only been practicing outside for the last three weeks. There are only eight days until Wilkes' opening game against cross-town rival King's College. Wilkes swept the Monarchs of King's College in a four game series last year. Although the Colonels have only three seniors and four juniors on the team, they are not short on talent, depth, or experience. According to Assistant Coach Jerry Bavitz, last year's infield will be returning, and it will be the one of the team's "main strengths." Bavitz also said that the performance of this unit will be vital to improving last year's record. The infield is solid with returning starters Steve Endres at third base, and Dave Kaschak at shortstop. First baseman John Comerford and second baseman Rob Michael will also returr: :o make strong contributions. All of these players can make things happen at the plate, and they all play good defense. The coaching staff will also play a vital role in the success of this year's team. If experience means anything Head Coach Bob Duliba played major league baseball for the Cardinals, Red Sox, and the Angels as a pitcher in the 1950's and 1960's. Imperiale describes Duliba as a "hard-nosed coach" who is "strict on discipline." Assistant coach Jerry Bavitz has experience in the minor leagues. . -Talent, experience, and depth may not account for anything in any sport 1f they are not accompanied by a winning attitude, and this year's squad possesses just that. Imperiale speaks for the team when he says, "We're really looking forward to this year." "A lot of players believe we're going to have a good year," added Kish. Kish also said that the team is going to "take each game at a time and not overlook anybody." Klem shares the same attitude when he says "It's the team first this year and not the individual." · CONFIDENCE--A blend of youth and experience has the Colon~~- excited � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon Newspaper Collection, 1947-present Description An account of the resource <p>This is Wilkes University's <em>Beacon</em> Newspaper collection, 1947-present. We also have digitized copies of the <em>Beacon's</em> predecessors, <em>The Bucknell Bison Stampede</em>, 1934-1935 and <em>The Bucknell Beacon</em>, 1936-1947 June. It should be noted that Wilkes University does not have a complete set of issues for the Bucknell Bison Stampede and Bucknell Beacon. For researchers who are interested in seeing the complete issues for these publications, please contact <a href="https://researchbysubject.bucknell.edu/scua">Bucknell University's Special Collections Department</a>.</p> <p></p> <p>Missing Issues:</p> <p>1947 August 8th<br />1947 September 5th<br />1947 October 3rd<br />1947 October 17th<br />1947 October 31st<br />1947 November 21st<br />1947 December 19th<br />1948 September 9th<br />1950 April 28th<br />1953 April 10th<br />1962 February 2nd</p> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Beacon staff is comprised of Wilkes University students who are advised by a full-time faculty member of the Communication Studies Department. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1934-present Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright of the Wilkes Beacons is retained by Wilkes University. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Professor Emeritus Harold Cox digitized the collection from 1934-1970 and created a <a href="https://beaconarchives2.wilkes.edu/">legacy website</a>. Digital Archives student John Jenkins digitized the collection from 1970-present. Special thanks goes to Communication Studies Professor Dr. Kalen Churcher, Editor-in-Chief Kirsten Peters, Beacon staff member, Emily Cherkauskas, and other Beacon staff for their help in acquiring digitized copies of the Beacons from 2006 onward. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon 1992 March 12th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1992 March 12 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University