90 15 1774 https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/7ecd2f893c181428923f46ce75ce4076.pdf 951d535aadc4662ad613983161dba376 PDF Text Text THE BEACON Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18766 E. S. FARLEY LIBRARY VV11_: ,=0-dt·\I . rtt:, I_,., Ambrosino recognized at summer commencement By ALYSSA KASLAV AGE Beacon News Editor O~t~~ FORECAST fTHU RU- SM- Weather courtesy WBRE. Honorary degree awarded at commencement... Page3 Lifestyles Sylvia Savitz a sociological Page7 Summer commencement was held on September 3, 1998 inside the Edward Darling, Jr. Theater at The Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts. Over 120 graduates received both master' s and bachelor's degrees. 'I}le largest population of graduates were receiving master of science degrees with a major in education. The Distinguished Young Alumnus Award was presented to Carmen F. Ambrosino, who graduated in 1986. This award is given to an alumnus Qf any degree program at Wilkes University who has graduated in the 15 year period immediately preceding the award. The award is presented to the graduate who best exemplifies the traditions of Wilkes University. Ambrosino, the chief executive officer of Wyoming Valley Alcohol and Drug Services, Inc., was selected as community delegate for the Presidential Summit in Philadelphia in 1997. Another accomplishment of Ambrosino's was the Drug Free Community Festival, a celebration of drug-free living that attracts approximately 100,000 people annually. He founded the first chapter of the National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors in Pa., and was the . national board member representing Pennsylvania for two years. Ambrosino has extended his efforts from the community to the classroom by developing a 45-hour graduate course, Contemporary Drug and Alcohol Issues, at Wilkes. Educators can learn early detection techniques, identification of high-risk behavior children, intervention/confrontation techniques and co-dependency. Ambrosino has been an outstanding leader and educator in the fight against substance abuse and is well-known as a man of integrity and honor. "We are proud to recognize his dedication arid many achievements with the Distinguished Young Alumnus Award," said Sandra Beynon Nicholas, executive director for alumni at Wilkes. "I am extremely honored to · . receive the Wilkes University Distinguished Young Alumnus Award. Wilkes not only provided me with a challenging academic experience, but instilled in me the importance to our community," said Ambrosino. Carmen Ambrosino gives his acceptance speech. Approximately half of the graduates were presenno receive their degrees. Jeff Moisey, student government president, also spoke at commencement. "Standing up here is very motivational for me, being that I will be sitting in those ·same seats in May. It reminds all students, not only seniors, to keep their heads on straight and look forward to graduation," said Moisey. Edward Shechter was presented with an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters. See Schechter story Page3 Playing the parking field seconds ... By LISA RUGGIERO Page 11 Index New deans pg.2 : Campaign Kick-off pg. 3 ·: Letters pg. pg.5 Beacon Application pg.6 Roving Reporter pg.8 Movie Review pg. 9 ' Horoscopes pg.9 Sports column pg.11 pg.12 Soccer 4. Beacon Staff Writer No one on campus can help but notice the dramatic changes occurring at Wilkes this year. Besides the construction in front of Pickering Hall, the most evident signs of change are the Wilkes' shuttles. T~o 24 passenger shuttles run every 15 to 20 minutes between , Ralston Field and campus. The buses run from 7 a.m. until 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 7 a.m_. to 7 p.m. on Friday. The shuttles stop in front of the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center, the Marts Center and across from the Classroom Office Building. According to Richard Chavala, who is in charge of Wilkes' parking security, parking spaces for the Photo by Derek Bleiler The shuttle bus picks up students at the Ralston lot. Ralston lot have been issued to commuter students, faculty, staff and resident students. Of the 320 spaces, approximately 20 are still available. According to Chavala, using the Ralston lot eases congestion in the parking lots on this side of the river and the number of cars being ticketed and/or towed has significantly decreased. The idea to use the Ralston lot for parking was considered in previous years, as far back as the 1970s. It resurfaced in the fall of 1997 when Corporate Express obtained the 250 spaces at Park and Lock South that were being leased by Wilkes from the city. This, coupled with the loss of about 20 spaces at Bedford Hall, due to the construction, left the administration with no other options. Parking was already a difficult situation with many students applying for exceedingly limited spaces. John Pesta, director of campus support services, was instrumental in designing this parking arrangement. Business affairs and See PARKING page two �The Beacon, September 17, 1998 Page2 News Nightingale named UPS scholar for 1998-99 ----------------... Congratulations to new deans Bedford and Sullivan WILKES-BARRE-Jeremy C. · Nightingale, of Arlington, Va., a of the screenplay Sniper was WILKES-BARRE-Wilkes senior electrical engineering major recognized in the Sundance University announces the with a minor in computer · Institute's Feature Film appointment of Dr. Bonnie C. engineering at Wilkes University, Development program, of which Bedford, of Wilkes-Barre has been named the 1998-99 ' she was a semi-finalist. (fonnerly of Windsor, N.Y.), as United Parcel Service (UPS) SNIPER pr~miered at the T. dean of the newly-formed College Schreiber Studio in New York City. Foundation Scholar. of Arts, Sciences and Professional Nightingale was selected as The play was performed at Wilkes Studies and Dr. Fred Sullivan, of the UPS scholar in recognition of under the direction of Adam Hill Lehman, Pa,-as associate dean. his proven leadership and extensive and Bobby Zameroski. In May, Wilkes University's involvement in campus activities. Bedford also earned semiBoard of Trustees approved a He is currently president of the finalist honors with her production long-range plan designed by a Kappa Beta Chapter of ETA Kappa of Group S. O.S. and Watch Fires. strategic planning committee to Nu, the electrical.engineering In recognition of her many focus the University's strengths achievements in the theatre industry honor society; secretary of the and improve the quality of IEEE Club, member of the Circle and in the classroom, Bedford was education for its students. K Club, member of the Sigma Phi inducted into Beta Sigma Chapter In accordance with this plan, Sigma, the physics honor society of Delta Kappa Gamma, the the fonner School of Liberal Arts and is a tutor and lab assistant for international honorary society of and Human Sciences; School of the Digital Designs Lab at Wilkes. women educators. Science and Engineering and the Nightingale recently Sullivan, an associate professor School of Business, Society and completed a paid, summer of mathematics and computer Public Policy were combined to internship with IBM in Burlington, science at Wilkes, received his · form the new college. Vt., which produced a job offer to undergraduate, master's and · "The changes have stimulated begin employment after his May doctoral degrees in mathematics new thinking and the desire to 1999 graduation. He also plans to from Louisiana State University. move ahead quickly to reap the attend graduate school. In addition to serving as potential benefits in the Nightingale began an reorganization set in motion by the associate dean and associate professor, Sullivan is the internship with Pulse recommendations of the Strategic coordinator of the computer science Communications in Herdon.Va., Planning Committee," said laboratory at Wilkes. during his senior year in high Wilkes president, Dr. Christopher Sullivan has published a school. N. Breiseth. number of works on his current He has continued this Bedford, an associate research, multitrajectory techniques internship while at Wilkes by teleprofessor of English at Wilkes, commuting through the use of graduated magna cum Laude with a in military stimulation, which he has presented at military advanced technology. bachelor of arts degree, in English Due to a strong academic and theatre arts, from Waynesburg symposiums and conferences throughout the United States. record at the high school level, College. She also received a Deans Bedford and Sullivan Nightingale was named a trustee master's and doctoral degree in will serve a two year tenn and may scholar when he entered Wilkes in English from State University of apply for permanent status, which 1995. The scholarships have New York at Binghamton, will begin in the year 2000. provided payment of his tuition . . Her work as a writer/producer , - . LCCC transfer students benefit from Wilkes ~ WILKES-BARRE-Students from Luzerne County Community College (LCCC) who transfer to Wilkes University will immediately receive the benefits of the Wilkes students, thanks to a newly developed Transfer Agreement developed by the admissions office of both institutions. By agreeing to transfer to Wilkes, current LCCC students, regardless of class year and semester of matriculatioh to Wilkes, will be considered Wilkes students. Therefore, they will be able to obtain benefits previously available exclusively to Wilkes students and at the same rate. The new program is aimed at providing an easier transition from one school to the other. Students will receive a free Wilkes identification card, which allows access to all Wilkes services. This includes professional, co-curricular, athletic, cultural and other campus events. The LCCC students will also be entitled to a Wilkes e-mail account, internet access, access to the University's computer labs and the Eugene.S. Farely Library. Wilkes will guarantee a transfer scholarship if the student's cumulative grade point average (G.P.A.) is at least a 2.5. The amount of the scholarships may vary based on G.P.A. While at LCCC, students may enroll in one Wilkes course per semester at a regular credit rate. They need not be admitted to Wilkes to enroll in the course. Wilkes will waive the standard $30 application fee, provide free transcript ~ valuations as often as requested by the student and will guarantee counseling by a Wilkes transfer coordinator. ·· ~ The UPS Foundation and the charitable ann of the United Parcel Service, · originally established the educational fund with $4.2 million endowment in 1974. Since that time, more than $18 million has been provided in scholarships and student aid to private colleges and universities. PARKING student affairs worked together to do the troubleshooting . Parking at Ralston is free, while parking on campus costs $15 a month for students and faculty, The money that was used to lease Park and Lock South is now used to finance the shuttle buses and drivers . Paul Adams, dean of student affairs, believes Ralston will still be used once construction is over simply because Pickering only has 125 spaces; less than half of the essential number. According to Gretchen Yeager, assistant director of residence life, a guard has been stationed at the field from 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. to watch the cars and to take an informal survey to see if the lot should be open for an extended period of time. The decision on whether the watchman is necessary will be made in early October. The shuttles are also proving advantageous to students who do not park at the Ralston lot. Athletes use them to get back and forth to practice, saving them a two mile walk or the hassle of finding a ride. Eric Grover, a freshman majoring in electrical engineering, . uses the shuttle tci go to football. "I like it because it's the only efficient mode of transportation to practice for people that don't have a driver's license," said Grover. continued from page one "It saves time and energy, but it doesn' t make sense to me that the bus stops and waits at the field until the other one gets there. They should have both running (constantly)," said Lance Mabry, a freshman biology major.who also uses the shuttle. In general, there have not been any major complaints about the shuttles. Barbara King, associate dean of student affairs, said, "We're pleasantly surprised by the lack of complaints and we're really happy to be able to offer free (mass) parking." "Whether you're student, faculty or staff, it brings you some consistency and reliabilityt said Adams. Tara Boyce, a junior economic and political science major said, "The Ralston Field situation is a good beginning, but many changes need to be made before it becomes a totally workable solution to our ongoing campus parking problems." Boyce suggests that resident students should have access to their cars 24-hours a day or at least extend the hours to meet their needs better. Final prepara orks for a specii paigh event c e Future." On Friday, S, · program will ar $30 million 1 * SPRING BREAK 991 Cancun * Nassau * Jamaica * Mazatlan * Acapulco * Bahamas Cruise * Florida * South Padre Travel Free and make lots of Cash ! Top reps are offered full-time staff jobs. Lowest price Guaranteed . Call now for details! ~ www.classtravel.com 800/838-6411 center is · 's commit at the hf ·stopher t of Will �NEWS Beacon, September 17, 1998 Page 3 chechter's lifetime achievements honored at commencement one Photo by Karen Cook eshman F.llward Schechter receives his honorary degree from President Breiseth. !re have not mplaints , associate 'airs, said, surprised by ints and we're able to offer o our oning , that ould have 24-hours a 1d the hours better. Acapulco., 'adre h! obs. details! -6411 as pursue investments and develop strategies to promote a new, vibrant economy in the near future," said Breiseth. In the 1950's, Schechter became an active member of the Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce by serving on the _ board of directors, as a member of the executive committee and as a chairman of the transportation committee. • A member of the LuzerneLackawanna Transportation Study in the 60's, Schechter was instrumental in helping to plan the · Cross Valley Expressway. During this time, he was also asked to sit on the board of directors for the United Way. Sc~echter came to the aid of area victims as a member of the 1972 Flood Recovery Task Force and as chairman of its transportation committee. Throughout the 70' s and 80' s, Schechter spearheaded and was a founding member of the Luzerne County Transportation Authority, Leadership Wilkes-Barre and the · Committee for Economic Growth. While Schechter spent the past three decades improving the quality of life in his adopted community, his most recent efforts have helped the Legacy, commitment alld a· dream ~·cr" 're student, >rings you md fams. junior ical science llston Field beginning, 1eed to be WILKES-BARRE-Edward Schechter of Shavertown, Pa., was awarded with an honorary doctor of humane letters from Wilkes - University during the summer commencement, Thursday September 3. Ceremonies began at 11:15 a.m., at the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts. "This award recognizes Mr. Schechter's lifetime of distinguished accomplishments and service to the people of the Wyoming Valley." "It is our pleasure to honor Ed and thank him for his tireless efforts to improve our community," said University President, Dr. Christopher N. Breiseth. A graduate of Dartmouth College, class of 1940, Schechter received a baccalaureate degree in economics and political science. He reloGated to the Wyoming Valley in 1953 to serve as president of the Stressteel Corporation. It was through this affilitiation that S.chechter began what is now a forty year career of community service. ''Through his many leadership roles, he has helped our Wyoming Valley community to assess its strengths and weaknesses as well Final preparations are in the waks for a special capital campaigh event called "Endow die Future." On Friday, September 18, Ibis program will kick off a seven year $30 million Capital Campaign that will raise the money needed to pay for the new Sludent Center and Dining Commons which is currently 111der construction. Funds will also go toward increasing the University's mdowment, which helps provide financial aid for students. "This campaign will help us r improve our facilities and Infrastructure, increase our dowment and bolster our g resources," e construction of our new center is symbolic of s commitment to keeping at the heart of all we do," · topber Breiseth, of Wilkes University. The "Endow the Future" campaign concentrates on three key areas critical to the make-up of Wilkes. These ideals are designated as "The Legacy," "The Commitment" and "'(he Dream." The legacy deals with the heritage of Wilkes, looking at the beginning of Wilkes as a junior college and its subsequent years of growth. The commitment aspect emphasizes the responsibility and the pledge taken by faculty, trustees, alumni, parents and the community to continue to meet the current needs of students. The dream looks ahead to the future of Wilkes and to maintaining the University's goal of creating a challenging academic program that enriches and prepares students for the rigors of the outside world. The kickoff begins at 6: 30 p.m. in the Stark Learning Center. A reception will immediately follow the kick-off presentation. Dave Januzzi, Jeff Moisey, Katie Watkins, Erica Michaliga, Jennifer John and Beth Witkowski will escort the six "Colonels of Excellence." The "Colonels of Excellence" are outstanding and distinguished Wilkes alumni. A tightly structured program has been coordinated for the approximate 250 member audience including musical selections from the University Chorus as well as students of the Wilkes Conservatory. "The Conservatory students have been invited to participate because they are future members of Wilkes University and our campaign focuses on that component. Over-the next five to seven years, this campaign will actually provide for their future and we believe it will also create special moments for those here now," said Carol Maculloch, coordinator of special events and stewardship. Students have been asked to share their experiences at Wilkes and the effect the University has had on their lives. Some of the students who will be speaking include: Neil ENDOW 7;;//) FUTURE Andress who majors in communications and political science, Michael Krasulski who majors in history and political science and Alyse Baumann who is majoring in pharmacy. They aloqg with other Wilkes students will give brief testimonials about their experiences within the Wilkes community. The evening will also premier the video, "The Best Years of Our Lives," a Wilkes campaign video depicting the importance of support from alumni and friends. "This program is ecy specialJ / 1I ·) "It's different than anything that Wilkes has done and through the efforts of Joe Dawson and Adam Hill, we expect a memorable experience," said Maculloch. environment. He chairs the Land Use Planning Committee of the Earth Conservancy and also serves on-its board of directors. · "I am deeply honored to be receiving this honorary doctorate from Wilkes University." "It's with pride that I will join the graduates on this very special day," said Schechter. Schechter and wife Betty reside in Shavertown, PA. Priority Notification Students and staff should be aware that two male resident students were robbed at about 1:25 a.m., on Saturday morning, in front of the Library on South franklin Street. The victims were approached from the rear and asked to turn over their money. Both assailants are described as being between 19 and 22 years of age. One is a white male about 5'5" and 160 lbs with a goatee, wearing a hat and army fatigues. The second assailant is AfricanAmerican wearing a yellow fleece sweatsuit. The Wilkes students· were not hurt during the episode. The University urges everyone to use caution when walking alone or in small groups late at night. Anyone with information that could be helpful to the investigation should contact Wilkes Security at 408-4999 or WilkesBarre Police at 826-8181. GOOD WEEKLY INCOME mail for national company! Free processing supplies, postage! No selling! Bonuses! Start immediately! Genuine opportunity!Please rush Long Self-Addressed Staaped Envelope to MP C, SUITE 391 2045 Mt. Zion Rd MORROW, GA 30260 �- F The Beacon, September 17, 1998 Page4 Beacon, Se Editorials Letters to the Editor Letters to the Editor guidelines: Letters should include your name and phone number. They should be no longer than 250 words and must be signed in order to be printed. Letters will be printed in the order they are received and must be submitted by I :00 p.m. on the Monday prior to publication. Letters can be sent via · electronic mail, intercampus mail, or dropped off at The Beacon office. E-mail: beacon@wilkes l .edu Dear students, It is with mixed emotions that I write this letter to you . After five and a half years, I must bid farewell to Wilkes University. It has been an incredible and memorable tenure at the university. The years that I have spent here have been both personally and professionally rewarding! . It is truly exciting to know that I leave the university with the knowledge that you have grasped the concept of service and have made it a part of your daily lives. The growth over the years from 5,000 hours of community service in 1993 to over 20,000 hours in 1998, is a testament to you, the students. Your willingness and. enthusiasm to get involved has helped foster the relationship between campus and the community. As I move on, my hope for you is that community service continues to play an integral role in your lives. Even though I will not be here, the important work of service still needs to be done. The local agencies have learned that they can rely on the students at Wilkes University to help their programs prosper. As I leave; I can give you the call for action. Every act of se:-Vice is leadership. Every step you take makes you step out in front of everyone else. In order to lead, you must serve!! I am grateful for the opportunities Wilkes has afforded me. It has truly been a pleasure to work with all of you. Good luck in all that you do and continue to serve!! Sincerely, Amy Mazur-Hession September 7, 1998 Dear Editor, I am writing to inform the Wilkes University .community of the current status of the Amnicola - the Wilkes University annual yearbook. As of this past weekend a majority of the pages for the 1998 book have been completed and were shipped on Tuesday, September 7, to the publisher. There will be a few more minor details to finish up, but it is safe to say that the 1998 yearbook is complete. · This is the first annual in five years to be completed on time. I would like to thank my staff this year who helped to complete this goal, especially Alicia Cymbala '02 who worked with me continuously throughout 'the summer to see that.this arduous task was met. Alicia will serve as the organizations editor for 1999 and I ask that Wilkes faculty, staff and students give her and the 1999 staff the same amount of support as you have given the 1998 staff. We expect the 1998 yearbook to be shipped from the publisher by late October, early November - so please contact our office with inquiry after that time. On another note, the 1997 yearbook was finished this summer. It was mailed to the Classes of 1997 and 1998 in July and will be distributed on campus in the near future to the Classes of 1999 and 2000. The Amnicola staff has yet to determine the procedure they will use to to distribute the books. Please continue to be patient as the staff decides which is the most feasible method. of facilitating the distribution. · Amnicola is always looking for writers, photographers, business students and computer guru's to join the staff. If interested stop by the third floor of Chase Hall or leave a voice mail message at 408-2955. The staff will be meeting with an artist on September 15 to discuss the the~e and cover design of the 1999 yearbook. If you have any suggestions please e-mail Amnicola at: amincola@wilkesl.wilkes:edu. Sincerely, Michael Beachem, Editor Amnir.ola 1998 Welcome back students, faculty and staff Even though summer came to a fast end, coming back to WilkesBarre after being away for three months was actually kind of nice. The new Chacko's is up and running, the Corporate Call Center is on its way up and they even began working on the new student center. I am happy to say there are many things changing on and around campus and I think student attitudes have changed. I was pleasantly surprised at the faculty and student turnout at Club Day and the Volunteer Services Fair. I finnly believe that life is what you make of it and college is no exception to the mle. It was nice to see that people were genuinely interested in getting involved on campus and in the community. I hope that this is a trend at Wilkes that remains popular. I hope that you have noticed not only the changes on campus, but also the changes to The Beacon. Aside from the staff changes The Beacon has gotten a new look. We worked hard over the summer and the first few weeks of classes to make improvements to the layout and style of the paper. From the new page designs to being published on the World Wide Web, The Beacon is racing toward the 21st century. Even though we . have begun our.journey into the · new millenium we still have light years to travel. We can't do it alone. We need the help of everyone in the Wilkes community. If you, faculty, staff, administration or students, have any ideas or suggestions on how we can improve our publication feel free to contact us or stop by the office. I want to wish everyone good · luck and best wishes for a great year! Welcome Back! y,SeJ ·cs I Televisic anger, Gi Manage 12p.m. AIDS J y, Sept£ cultural d Graphics Dear Friend, Wel<;:ome back to school. I truly hope you will have a successful and fun semester, making our school a pleasant place to be, where we make friends, learn more about ourselves, and others, and most of all, increase our knowledge about the world around us. I am thrilled to inform you that I will be the Disney representative on our campus this year. Let me expalin to you what that means : I spent the spring semester of 1998 working in the Disney College Program at Walt Disney World Co. I spent the winter at the warm state of Florida, and my boss was Mickey Mouse! After working there for 13 weeks, I was ·interviewed by Disney's recruiters, who gave me the voluntary job to be a DISNEY REPRESENTATIVE. Therefore, if you ever thought about working with "the mouse," I am your contact. Throughout this year, we will have lots of information sessions, where I will give you all the details and insights on how to be part of the Walt Disney World College Program. I will t>e working with Carol Bosack, our Cooperative Education Coordinator. We are happy to inform you that Disney will be presenting their College Program presentaion and interviewing candidates for the spring of 1999 at Marywood University, Scranton, Pa., at 10 a.m., on October 7. To attend this session, you must register with Carol Bosack by September 23. Her office is located on the second floor of the Max Roth Center. To help you prepare for this event, I would like to make myself available to you in a variety of ways: •Wednesdays from 12:30 p.m. until 1 p.m. at Career Service building (Max Roth Center) •You can reach me through my e-mail address: espinha@wilkes 1. wilkes .edu. More information reqarding the Disney College Program Recruiting, will be available through our school newspaper, the Beacon, the Wilkes Radio Station and flyers around campus. Lots of Pixie dust to you, Adriana Espinheira The ·Beacon · Box 111, Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 (717) 408-5903 or 408-29q2 Fax-717-408-5902 E-mail: beacon_0v1lkes 1. wilkes.edu Editor in Chief-Karen Cook News Editor-Alyssa Kaslavage Sports Editor-Scott Veith Copy Editor/Distribution Manager-David DiMartino Acting Assistant Copy Editor-Lauren Castelli Photo Editor-J .J. Fadden LOOKING FOR SOME EXTRA SPENDING MONEY? ationalD, s, Seve eeke1 Sherman Hills Apartments, 300 Parkview Circle, Wilkes-Barre, is accepting applications for our highly ffordable, centrally located 1 and 2 bedroom, fully carpeted, cable ready apartments. What makes them so affordable is that your rent won't exceed 30% of your income-guaranteed. Facilities include: central laundry areas, 24 hour emergency maintenance staff, offstreet parking, on a bus ro~te, and just minutes from downtown WilkesBarre. Quick approval process. Call Dale, Tues. through Sat. 8am-Spm. 823-5124. y bleD Out," Gove Stu< ( The University Shoppe has ETHERNET cards an also HUBS in stock for your dorm needs! ] Background Info. •Established in 1947 •Awarded by the Associated -. Collegiate Press and the American Scholastic Press Association •Printed on Thursdays, 25 times a year, with exceptions for s&hool holidays and -final exams •1,100 to 2,500 papers are distributed weekly across campus •We're on the World Wide Web Manager-John Bruett Web: Business Manager-Sandie Kramer http://wilkes.wilkes I. wilkes.edu/-beaco Advisor-Lynn Elko , The Beacon is the student newspaper of Wilkes University. All editorial decisions are made by the student editors. All opinions expressed within The Beacon are those of the author or source quoted. The Beacon office is located on the second floor of Hollenback Hall. r • A 2( �on,September 17, 1998 Page5 Student Government fJJ@dlrdl@ Building for the future. racing to en though ney into till have I" tlone. Wen : in the Wilkes faculty, staff, ,dents, have ions on how >lication feel stop by the Upcoming Events and Announcements Shuttle Bus y,September 17 Grapiics Poster Sale, SLC Lobby, 10 am.- 6 p.m. Television Meeting, Te11/vision Studio (basement SLC), 11 am. Hlllger, Greenway, 11 am.-3 p.m. Management Group Meeting, Health Services Waiting . -Post-game huddle PennsylvaniaBlvd AIDS Awareness Committee Meeting, 12 p.m. s, 24 hour aintenance 1arking, on just minut m Wilkes' approval Dale, Tues. 8am-5pm. .24. n stock for needs! d Info. ~ n 1947 Associated d the Ameri1s Association lays, 25 times ~ptions for I final exa11111 Japer s are ~eekly 11pus orld Wide iees.edu/-beac ~ the stude~t oted. y, September 19 · •• • •••••• ••♦ . •-•• •••Homecormng :• October 30 and 31, •: **Freshmen, remember to vote for your class officers!!** •• ••••••• •• · hD1l1 Cbnsortium Conference, Luzerne County Community College · uistDanHorn, CPA, 7:30 p.m. ♦ Freshman Elections will be held Thursday, September 24. y,September 18 ~Y? t\partmen w Circle, is accepting r our highly rally locat oom, fully ble ready ~hat makes table is that . N 7:30 p.m1-Ventriloquist pan lIOJ;D, DDD . 12p.m. Graphics Poster Sale, SLC Lobby, 10 am.- 4 p.m. · Day of Peace, Bell Tower, 12 p.m. Days, Seven Nights," CPA, 7:30p.m. Weekend ,. Student Government is sponsoring a shuttle bus for all home football games. The shuttle will leave from ODD, COB and Marts and will transport students to · Ralston field from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. ~ stay posted for • .. •• details. •• ♦ -----------------------------Rumours *Dance Party, Thursday, September 17, 8 p.m.-1 lp.m. *Open Sunday-Thursday, 8 p.m.-11 p.m. y, September 22 , sCouncil Meeting, SUB Basement, 11 am. General Meeting, Chase Hall, 11: 15 am. Beacon, staff meeting, 11:30 a.m. urerCouncilMeeting, SUB Basement, 12:15 p.m. KMeeting, Alumni House, 5:30 p.m. y, September 23 Discussion on fuclusion, Marts 214, 3:30- 4:30 p.m. il CM" Alumni House, 5-6 p.m. Government Meeting, Marts 214, 6:30 p.m. Snxly, Alumni House, 6:30-7:30 p.m. . Arts Oub Meeting, Wrestling Room, 6:45 p.m. r----:--------7 ,---------7 : 1 Personal : I Pizza & a Soda I : $1.00 : : L __ Rumours __ _J I I I ""'--I I I L ___ Rumours __ _J 1 Free Cookie : Information compiled by Jeff Reichl. , lf your club or organization would like t~ · "l'ITo·s PJER1IJGliNOY§ ~~:t~s ~~!~:::!::~,e Fri Sept. 18th. Don Lawson Ctllege I.D. Speeials ! Wed. Sept. 23rd. Weds. Free Dog Night ! ' "Just Mike" . From Mike & Josh Not just for dinner any more! · D.).s Bands Karaoke, All new Back Room, Pool. Jukebox. ' A lot has changed while you were away. 205 S. Main St. Wilkes-Barre 825-6803 Mark & Randi Perugino Pro. ~ have your meetings or special events added to our weekly calendar, e-mail us at: · beacon@wilkes1.edu or you can call us -at 408-5903. Join Wilkes University~s Television Production Team! General Meeting TODAY, 11 a.m. in the TV studio, basement SLC. For more information e-mail Nicole Weiss at weissne@wilkesl.edu or Will Taylor at taylorwe@wilkesl.edu 1 .t. �The Beacoi The Beacon, September 17, 1998 Page6 Li The Beacon 0 is accepting applications for editorial staff positions for the 1998-99 academic year. Beacon staff scholarships, work study money and credit are available. . Positions include: Lifestyles Editor-Responsible for content and layout of Lifestyles section. MAC Computer Technician-MAC computer support. Subscription Manager-Responsible for subscription orders and mailing. Copy Editor-Enter and edit articles submitted for publication in The Beacon. -Name: Address: Telephone: ~ajor/Year: Position(s) of interest: Have you previously served on The Beacon staff? If so, in what capacity? What do you feel you can offer The Beacon? What changes would you implement to improve. The Beacon? 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Signature .. ...... .,........ ......... .... ............... ............. .................. ................. ...........· · ··:················· ······· ······· ······················· ....... .................. .................. ...................... . 'Tired of Bein Turned Down? I �Beacon, September 17, 1998 Page7 ifeStyles Peo12le •;------".=,;-=::;-----::::··----".=-:::::::::-------- Club D~y _ 1998 ', ns Many students_and faculty turned out for Club Day! ················ Wax Hands wastaJ.J.Fad<len huge success ! Spotlight:" You can do anything..." Sylvia Savitz, 83, lifelong learner, Wilkes graduate Wil.,KES-BARRE-At 83 years young, Sylvia Savitz of Bal Harbour, H..., received her bachelor; s degree in sociology at Wilkes University's Summer commencement, marking the end of an academic journey she began 40 years ago. Savitz earned an associates degree in human relations from Wilkes College in 1954 and had always dreamed of attaining her bachelor's degree. A dedicated mother of three and wife of a successful businessman, she remained focused to her goal. Throughout the years, ·she attended classes at the University of Miami and Horida International University whenever possible. With her degree close at hand, Savitz arrived in Wilkes-Barre in June to enroll in an accelerated semester. After participating in four courses, she assured classmates and faculty that graduation is only the beginning of what she plans to accomplish., Savitz is committed to being a positive role model to her 11 grandchildren and 12 greatgrandchildren. "I hope to work with people that share my feelings about cleaning up America's streets. "I want my grandchildren to live in a betterworld than we have now," said Savitz. "She has been a joy to work with and was the best prepared student," said Dr. James Merryman, associate professor of sociology and anthropology. "She is the embodiment of a lifelong learner. The experience, perspective and reflection she was able to offer is something from which students today Photo by Karen Cook can learn," said Savitz achieves 40 year educational goal. Merryman. After graduation, Savitz witt can make~ rennn to Florida to register with the difference." state as a sociologist. In Florida, Savitz has had the ''People who say I'd like to do opportunity to work closely with the this, I'd like to do that, should just do Federation of Welfare and Charity it," said Savitz. "You can do anything and the Antidefamation League, as if you have the motivation. People well as with administrators at Mt. need to understand that one persori Siani Hospital, Miami, H... A warm Wilkes welcome to new faculty members By PAULA GENTILEMAN Beacon Staff Writer Wilkes announces the appointment of five new faculty members. The new faculty members include: Dr. Barbara Bracken, Binghamton, N.Y.; Dr. Deborah Tindell, Wilkes-Barre; Dr. Jennifer Malinowski, Wilkes-Barre; Dr. Kelly S~yder, Kingston, Pa. aI!d Dr. John Gradzol, Montgomery, Pa. Bracken joins Wilkes as an assistant professor of mathematics and computer science. She received her bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees in computer science from Binghamton University, Binghamton, N.Y. Tmdell received her bachelor's degree from California State University and her master's and doctoral degrees from Texas A&M University. She is an an assistant · professor in the psychology department. Malinkowski is an assistant professor of pharmacy practice. She received an undergraduate degree from Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science and her doctor Photo courtesy of University Relations Five new professionals join the Wilkes team. of pharmacy degree from Temple University, Philadelphia, Pa. Malinkowski also completed a post graduate residency in pharmacy practice at the John Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Md. Snyder also joins the Wilkes pharmacy practice department as an assistant professor. _She received a bachelor's degree from Ohio Northern University and a doctor of pharmacy from the University of Toledo. Snyder completed a residency in family medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina. Grandzol is an associate professor of business administration and economics. He received a bachelor's degree in math and a master's and doctoral degree in m~agement science and operation management frQm Temple University. �Page8 The Beacon, September 17, 1998 eBeacon,S LifeSty-les Around Cam11us Li; .................... ................................. .. Roving Reporter . • Jen Ruby- _ ''Raw-because I love Stone Cold Steve Austin." ' Actor Roddy McDowall, turns 70. Actress Anne Bancrofl turns 67. Author Ken Kesey turns 63. Singer LaMonte McLemore turns 59. Actress Elvira turns 47. Comedian Rita Rudner turns 42: · Rapper Doug E. Fresh turns 32. Vocalist Keith Flint of Prodigy turns 29. Rapper Vinnie of Naughty By Nature turns 28. Singer Marcus Sanders of Hi-Five is 25. 1r@crllooy ~ ~ Monday Night Raw·or Monday Nitro? ~ ••• • •• • •• • ••• • •ii • ···········~········································· Matt Neid-"Raw because my father is King Kong B undy." Hello fellow short but exciting The most recent 1 The story is! (Wesley Snipes), Deacon Frost (Stt "Blade " I felt as end. The movie "' Snipesportfl! probably one of L between Blade an planning a sequel Dorffs chara Although be did i: very much like Cl Slater by using tb1 that as his acting c flaw. In conclusion This action packe< comic books or va pointed out before when you get a ch ••••• •••• Brian Mengel"Both because I like to watch as much#@* kicking as possible." This full, go back to school witl1 a bettecsystemfrom Apple. With its Pentium-trnsting PowerPC"' proce5.50t; a Power Mac"' G3 desktop or minitower or a PowerBook® G3 will enhance your proouctivity and creativity. Even bettei; when you buy one during Apple's Smart Start . pro~otion for eduGition Quly II-October 24, 1998) we'll give you an extra year ofAppleCare® service · plus the add-on of your choice-FREE Joyce Sorrentino-_ "Nitro because everyone else watches Raw." 32MB of additional memory Squeeze ev._ery ounce of performance out of power-hungry multimedia and publishing programs. Virtual PC 2.0 with Windows 95 Do more than read PC files. Get Virtual PC"' from Connectix and run PC programs. Display rebate Get a $100 rebate on a qualifying 17-inch or 20-inch Apple• ColorSync• display (16.1- and 19.02-inch diagonal viewable image size). Wilkes University Shoppe .,. Church Hall Phone: (717) 408-4122 Mackenzie Martin-"Nitro because .t here is nothing else on 'IV." Fax: (717)408-4908 eMail: wushoppe@wjlkes.edu For Smart Sta-t promotion details, visit ycxx campus computer center or order directly from the Apple Store"' • for Education at www.apple.com/educatlonl■--. To learn more about Apples student loan progam, call 1-800-277-5356. • ••••• ••• �on, September ,17, 1998 us s Page9 les Entertainment £[s0@[M0[M@ if[XJ~ [¥)[s£[M~lf® Critic's Corner ~Olf [XJ [M]~[Q)~[M]~ ~~['=@~ with Dan Lavelle ''Blade'' Taurus (April 20 - May 20) Affectionate ties grow stronger this week. You'll get the privacy you need to get things started. Gemini (May 21 - June 21) This week brings insight on a problem you've been having. A friend will give you Hello fellow movie viewers. It's great to be back. My summer was but exciting, I was even able to catch a few flicks here and there. • t recent film I've seen was "Blade." The story is based on the Marvel comic book character Blade y Snipes),who is a vampire hunter trying to stop a vampire named Frost (Stephen Dorff) from talcing over the world. After seeing "I felt as if my summer had come to a complete yet satisfying The movie was so good I could have seen it a second time. Snipes portrays the comic book figure Blade perfectly. This is ly one of the best action films of his career. The fight scenes Blade and the vampires are amazing. I am really hoping they're · ga sequel. I would love to see Blade on a new adventure. Docffs character is the rebellious and often sarcastic vampire Frost. gb he did play a pretty good villain his acting tendencies were much like Christian Slater. It seemed as if he were trying to mimic by using the same tone of voice and similar movements. I hope u his ~ting career develops, he'll be able to out grow this minor - great advice, take it! Canc_er (June 22 -July 22) Attention comes your way from a crush this week. Don't let this opportunity pass you by! Leo (July 22 - August 22) Money making activities are going to pay off soon. Don't go wild, be sure you can cover all the checks you write. Virgo (August 23 - September 22) Misunderstanding may turn into heated debates this week. Be careful of what you say and whq you say it to. Libra (September 23 - October 23) You have a high energy level this week. Use it to get things done and out of the way, you'll need free time soon. Scorpio (October 24 - November 21) It's a good time to surround yourself with a lot of friends. You ' ll be helping them with their problems as they help you. Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21) Take a chance this week with something unusual or daring. Not everyone will agree, but you'll definitely be noticed. • Capricorn (December 22 - January 19) You're decisive this week, you know exactly what to do. Keep your objective in mind and all will fall into place. Aquarius (January 20- February 18) Good news comes to you this week. Don't be sidetracked by trouble, il' s only temporary. Pisces (February 19- March 20) Opportunities are plentiful this week. You're in a good position to get what you want. Aries (March 21 ·• April 19) Stop ignoring tasks that need to be done. You'll only be forced to do it later. In conclusion, I'm giving this film FOUR AND A HALF STARS. action packed film is a must see for anyone who is a big fan of books or vampires. It contains excellent fight scenes and as I out before it is one of Snipes' best films to date. Check it out you get a chance. It is worth it. T.V. Timeout with Derek Bleiler Sold y. :tart Start service · ing lorSync• aiagonal • • • • • • •• • • •• •• •• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • .• • • • • • • • • •• • • •• ••• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •• '. I Want My MTV-Back! Back in the 1980s, the band Dire Straights wanted their MTV. Today I could not agree more . Music Television Videos, that is what MTV is supposed to stand for. However, you would be hard pressed to tum on Channel 29 and see a music video. "Road Rules," "Real World", "Daria" and "Eye Spy" are just a few of the programs that MTV has opted to show instead of what made them famous, videos. My personal favodte is when they decide to show marathons, like it is not bad enough_that you have to watch one episode. The only time MTV does show a video is when they have a countdown, and even then it is the same five videos you have been seeing all week. Another program that prevents MTV from showing videos is their music awards show. If you did not get a chance to see them live on Thursday, September 10, then I know you have seen at least some part of the awards show between now and then. MTV has shown their video awards show at least lOOtimes since it originally aired. Now MTV has chosen to have an M2. What is this? Is this going to be dedicated to "Real World" marathons only? I can only hope that this is not going to be a launching pad for more ignorant television shows. _ My final complaint is the choice of MTV's video jockey's (VJ's). All I have to say is Jessie. If I ever saw that guy walking across the street I would not even contemplate touching my brakes . MfV had this huge contest to find a new VJ and this is the best they can do? That does not say very much about everyone else who tried out for the job. I just hear his annoying voice and reach for my remote and I know I am not alone with this opinion. Instead of showing these programs so many times, I might be so bold as to throw out the option of playing more videos and less of these stupid shows that nobody watches . The Beacon is now on the web. Check us out ~.,,_..;.:··:{. next time you're surfing at: ~'0~~J.f.,-- • : • ~· http://wilkesl.wilkes.edu/~beacon �The Beacon Page 10 Sports Colo The Beacon, September 17, 1998 Rine t By ROBERT . Beacon Staff~ Lady Colonel youngsters lead the way Picking up the offensive slack thus far this season has been sophomore Jill Klicka and Beacon Staff Writer freshman Larissa Giza from nearby Bear Creek, Pennsylvania. After finishing the 1997 Klicka and Giza have seven soccer season with five straight points each and three goals apiece. wins, hopes were high for the Senior captain Laurie Labbe has 1998 Wilkes Lady Colonels found the net twice, including the Soccer team. · Lady Colonels lone goal versus the The Lady Colonels have University of Scranton Tuesday performed up to the clichenight. friendly statement, "So far so Labbe now holds the school's good." record for goals in a career at 34 The Lady Colonels are off to and counting. a 2-3 start overall, 0-1 in the Defensively, Rothrock has Middle American Conference been a solid performer in the net. (MAC) Freedom League after She made 14 saves versus Scranton dropping a tough 2-1 game on and has given up just seven goals Tuesday night Against the through the first five games of the University of Scranton Royals, a season. One of those goals, the league powerhouse. goal that turned out to be the But the team's spirits are high deciding tally for the University of according \0 sophomore goal Scranton, was inadveIJently kicked keeper Donna Rothrock. Rothrock, in by her own teammate. an emotional leader both on and Junior Alyson Joralemon has off the field, said close games in one assist so far and has helped the early going help the team's keep Rothrock's goals against confidence. average to below 2.00. Joralemon "You can see definite was also a major contributor in the progress so far," Rothrock said. 2-0 shutout win over Bryn Mawr The Lady Colonels came into College of Bryn Mawr, the 1998 campaign after losi'ng Pennsylvania, on September 12. forward Meghan Haddad to Wilkes will be home on graduation. Haddad, now an Saturday, September 19 for a assistant to head coach Kevin Middle Atlantic Conference Vrabel, graduated after scoring Freedom League battle against eight goals last season and 32 Drew University, another power goals for her career. within the conference. By MATT REITNOUR Rothrock said the squad has been working hard and maybe just a bit more worlc can push the blue and gold over the hump. "We've worked hard. If we give that extra little bit, we can show we can play with [the better] teams of the league" said Rothrock. The Lady Colonels play four more games in the month of September. These games include trips to Susquehanna University on September 22 and MAC Freedom League opponent Lycoming College on September 26. The Lady Colonels also play host to Drew University on September 19 and Eastern University on September 25. Coach Kevin Vrabel (RIGHT) and the Lady Colonels (BELOW) are off to a solid start. The team, which plays its home games at Ralston Field, has played five games so far this season. Their record stands at 2-3. They take the field again this Saturday when they play host to Drew University. The team is lead by senior captain and all time leading scorer , Laurie Labbe and sophmore goalkeeper Donna Rothrock Photos Courtesy of Wilkes Sports Information 1 Womens tennis .gets beat,wounde By GREG COLLINS Beacon Staff Writer The Wilkes University women's tennis team got off to a fresh start this week against two talented opponents. Last years team managed to win only one match and struggled through a long season. Despite losing their fi rst two matches of 1998, the attitude is a positive one as new faces plan to redefine the Wilkes tennis attitude. Wilkes dropped its first match by a score of 9-0 to a tough Drew University team, but their play looked better against Marywood University on Monday. Although the team fell again by a shutout score of 9-0, junior Nicole Weiss, the lone returning starter on this yea. squad, played well. Weiss went into the third set of her match with the score tied 1-1, but ended up losing in a tiebreak. Wednesday's match against the Susquehanna University Crusaders was cancelled due to inclement weather. In an unfortunate and uncommon incident, several Lady Colonels suffered minor injuries during warm-ups for the contest. The court was clearly in no shape for tennis, but the teams warmed up in case the officials felt the match ·could be played. Key members of the Wilkes team were lost to injury . The teams number one seecf, Valdana Marba, was injured in the incident, as was Weiss. Details of the injuries were unavailable at press time. The Colonels have remained optimistic in spite of their early season struggles. Weiss, the most experienced player on this year's squad, said , "The team has a lot of young talent and we'll only get better the more they play." Freshman Amee Mehta added, "We're looking forward to a good season. Even if we don't win, as long as we play hard [it can be a success]." Still, key losses of veteran players appear to have postponed . the team's chances of winning . Two key freshmen from last year's squad have not returned. The lack of experience and depth will make the season difficult once again for the Lady Colonels. Ml)llly Dickson, a top p/ospect who won four singles matches last year, has returned home to Washington D.C. Also missing is last year's top-seed, Mary Waldorf, who was tied with Dickson for the team lead in singles wins last season. Weiss, who played with On Satur the Wilkes Ui team was pre1 field in an att, Pioneers of ~ The Pion the top twent; collegiate pol were also prei game and det Wilkes c; first quarter a Widenertumc of their first p Sophomc Mark Hendry from Widene1 Granato to gi1 momentum fc possession. Wilkes i11 capitalized on misfortune as Neil Rine con pass to Floyd play, 53 yard . Things lookec Colonels, but respond. Widener middle quarte Widener junic Payne scored 1 touchdowns e, quarter on a tl1 Then will: the second qm connected on ; Ian Schneider. the Pioneers tc and allowed lh momentum int At the stai both teams we Waldorf last season, offered that the team has "a strong young freshman, Valdana [Marba], to take her place. But she will be missed." The incoming freshmen have showed some promise and with the hiring of head coach Bill Van Der Sluys who replaced Wilkes graduate and ex-mens basketball assistant coach Dave Macedo, it seems ~e necessary ingredients of a winning tennis team are now in place at Wilkes. This week, the Colonels travel to King's College to battle the Lady Monarchs and to Albright College to face the Lady .· Lions. They then return home on Thursday to take on the Lebanon Valley College. The Lady Colonels round out the month of September with a match agains Fairleigh Dick,imson University Madison on Saturday, Septem 26 and a match against the Uni sity of Scranton Lady Royals Tuesda, , September 29. nnnn D ilV D D MAKE EASY MONE GOON SPRING · BREAK FOR FREE .0 USA Spring Break offers Cancun, Babamas, Jamaica, a ~ Florida packages and currently accepting applications for cam sales representative Call l-888-SPRIN BREAK. •C •RECC 13G D R D b ~ -..... ~ •CP i 59 non ~•m, �Page 11 olonels can't rush,, Fall to Pioneers That's what I say ·ne breaks Colonels single game passing mark a quarter-back sneak. neither could break free. Wilkes' The Colonels defense put forth defense proved i~elf over and a solid effort against one of the over again. nations top teams but failed to However, Payne, one of the ~ Saturday, September 12, nations top running backs, broke capitilize on Widener's mistakes. Y,alkes University footl.\all free for a 72 yard touchdown with The Pioneers recovered both of d prepared to take the their own fumbles in the game. just 6:51 left in the third quarter to in an attempt to upend the The Colonels defense backs give the Pioneers a two of Widener University. were inexperienced going into the touchdown lead. The Pioneers were ranked in Wilkes' back was against the game but they held their own and ty in several national wall, and with junior tailback, and came up with some big plays. lls. The Pioneers All-America candidate, Mike The Widener defense also pared to play the lived up to their hype and held their Hankins nursing a tender fend their ranking. ground and got the 20-13 win at came out strong in the hamstring and battling dehydration throughout the game, Ralston Field. as they forced a Wilkes had a tough day on the mover on the first play Rine had to carry the team. This is ground, gaining a record low of exactly what he did. t possession. negative 41 yards including five Rine set a single game more defensive back passing record at Wilkes with 386 sacks but Rine picked up the slack intercepted a pass passing yards. Rine held the for an inexperienced offensive line ner quarterback Mike previous record which he also set and an injured backfield, give the Colonels the against Widener in his freshman The Colonels are hoping senior for their first cornerback Jason Weaver can ion, year. Halfway through the fourth return from a hamstring injury and Wilkes immediately quarter, Rine marched the Colonel add some depth to the defensive 'lalired on Widener's backfield. offense all the way down to the cxtune as senior quarterback one yard line where Hankins took Catch the Colonels in action Rine completed a five yard this weekend at Ralston Field as to Floyd Allen to cap an eight the ball across the line for the score. they look to rebound against the y, 53 yard scoring drive, The Colonels were now down Crusaders of Susquehanna. The · gs looked bright for the game begins at 1 p,m, on Saturday. nets, but the Pioneers would only seven points with 8:33 remaining net in the contest. e quarters of the game, Wilkes ner junior running back Leon had scored the first of his two possession wns early in the second of the ball on a three yard run. Then with only seconds left in three more times. second quarter, Granato They even cted on a two yard pass t~ Schneider, This score allowed got as far as the one Pioneers to take a 13-6 lead, yard line allowed them to bring when Rine ntum into the second half, At the start of the second half, fumbled Photo by Joanna Gaydos the ball on The Colonels offense takes the field ready for battle against Widener. Beacon Staff Writers meeting. Tuesday @11:30 a.m. at Beacon office. All students interested in writing sports are encouraged to attend. Any questions? Call Scott at 4085022 with SCOTT VEITH As every sports fan in America knows, 1998 has been the biggest year for the long ball in Major League Baseball since Babe Ruth. The Little League World Series featured a record setting home run performance by its youngsters. Even college baseball was included to the deep threat trend, including Wilkes' own J.J, Sodaro who hit 12 home runs to lead the Colonels anil the Middle Atlantic Conference. Not since 1987 has cork and tightly wound yarn covered with rawhide flown out of baseball parks at the rate it has in the past few months. We here in Northeastern Pennsylvania may not know it, but, during a celebrity softball event at Lackawanna County Stadium, we had the opportunity to witness a home run hitter more powerful than Big Mac. He has hit more home runs than Ruth. In fact, he has more career home runs than Ruth, Mark McGwire, Sammy Sosa, Sodaro and all of those little leaguers put together. The game featured some less than likely sports figures including Regis Philbin and his sidekick Gelman. Some of the other crowd pleasers included first baseman Michael Bolton and local football hero Greg Skrepenak, formerly of the Carolina Panthers, The biggest star in this game however, turned out to be a middle aged, overweight, balding white guy with thick glasses who could do little to impress the crowd except hit a softball further than anyone else, This phenomenon was given the name Mike Macenko, but has adopted the nickname "Big Cat". His 6'3" fall just short ofMcGwire's tall frame, but his 300 pounds make Big Mac look like a leadoff hitter. The Big Cat has been playing professional softball for over 27 years and has hit too many home runs to count. The crowd at Lackawanna County Stadium witnessed two more big home run blasts from Big Cat and a foul ball that sailed nearly 400 feet down the right field line. Macenko' s only at bat that did not result in a home run was a single that got by an infield that looked similar to the Boudreau Shift that was implemented by the Cleveland Indians in the 1940's and ' 50's to try and stop the hard drives of Ted Williams. Althougp Macenko gave way to 6'7", 255 pound Bobby Olah in the home run derby competition, Big Cat hit two balls that traveled further than any home run hit to right field by members of the Scranton/ Wilkes-Barre Red Barons at Lackawanna County Stadium all year. At 42 years of age, Big Cat is still going strong. He has homered in 49 of the 50 U.S. states in his career, He hit a home run in Albuquerque, New Mexico that was measured at 508 feet, but Macenko said, "the one I hit in my first at bat out there went even further than that." Macenko hit a ball that cleared the roof in Tiger Stadium, but was, as Macenko described, "about a foot foul." Macenko, disgusted by his shot sailing into foul grounds, responded by belting the next pitch on to the Tiger Stadium roof in fair territory. Macenko estimates that the ball traveled further than any baseball ever had at the home of the Tigers, Although it is painfully obvious that professional softball players are not half the athletes that Major League .Baseball players are (and some of these guys shouldn't even be called athletes), Mike "The Big Cat" Macenko has a home run swing that is just as sweet as that of any overpaid major leaguer in the game today. Macenko's home runs, which include upper deck shots in Yankee Stadium, Shea Stadium and Seattle's Kingdome, are even more exciting than those from the bats of Griffey Ji-., Bonds, Sosa, and Vaughn, They just might be more exciting than some of the blasts from McGwire's bat that have dented seats in Busch Stadium this season. ,r Tune into 90.7 WCLH for live coverage of Wilkes University Football this Saturday against the Susquehanna University Crusaders. Pregame Coverage begins @12:30 p.m. \... < �. Page 12 Sports The Beacon, September 17, 199 - ~ ,...._ - ~ Mens soccer starts., strong, falters against powerhouses By SCOTT VEITH Beacon Sports Editor · The Wilkes University men's soccerteam is in the midst of an 18 game regular season schedule that includes six Middle American Conference Freedom League games and 12 non-league games. The team is lead by head coach Phil Wingert and captains Rob Roland and James Lacey. The Colonels started off their season well with a 2-1 victory over College Misericordia on September l. Freshman goalie Seth Nye, who has played well throughout the Colonels first five games, allowed his first collegiate ,goal slip past early in the team's first contest. Nye watched Cougar midfielder Jeremy Fleeger boot an unassisted goal into the Colonel net to take an · early lead. The Colonels, led by Tim Seymour, Dave Reinert and Lucas Markelon, rallied back against the Cougars. For the Wilkes booters first goal of the season, Reinert took a pass from Seymour and converted the setup into a goal. The Colonels stayed in control of the match when Reinert found a wide open Markelon, who also assisted on the first goal, for another Colonel tally. Nye earned his first win over Misericordia goalkeeper Ryan Foley who recorded eight saves for the Cougars. On September 4 and 5, the Colonels traveled to Gettysburg to participate in their annual Gettysburg Tournament. During the excursion, tiie squad ran into Ursinus College and Gettysburg. The Colonels came off their . first victory of the year with intentions of starting their first winning streak against Ursinus College. The team was successful in doing so as they demolished Ursinus by a score of 4-0. The overall team effort was led by freshman Billy Snyder and junior Jarrad Max. The win signified Nye's first collegiate shutout. After the teams mini-winning streak, the Colonels had to face reality when they faced the Gettysburg College Bullets who ·were ranked fifth in the latest Division III rankings. The Colonels fell in a hard fought battle against the superior opponent by a score of 3-2. The Bloomsburg University Huskies payed a visit to Ralston Field to take on the Colonels in an afternoon affair on September 9. The local Division II rival took to the field with a squad with which the Colonels could not compete. The Huskies pulled off a 5-0 victory over the overwhelmed Colonels. The loss marked the first game that the Colonels failed to score a goal all season. In their latest game, the Colonels and Dickenson University could not decide their contest in the 90 minutes of regulation. The . game took to overtime and Dickinson captured an overtime tally to win the contest by the score of 3-2. Lacey, one of the team's emotional and on field leaders, has missed substantial time due to injury. In fact, Lacey played only sparingly in the first two contests and has not played sinc.e his knee injury has failed to heal. His status for the rest of the season is questionable. The Colonels take to the field three more times in the month of September. These contests include bouts against Lycoming College on September 19, Allentown College on September 23 and Fairleigh Dickinson University of Madison on September 30. Weather, Registt detaiJs Photo by John Seitszinger Colonels junior Jarrad Max jousts for a ball against a Gettysburg defender in recent action at Ralston Field. Protec1 from sc assault Lady Stickers slip past Lions in home opener By SCOTT VEITH }!eacon Sports Editor The Lady Colonels field hockey team opened their home season against the Albright College Lady Lions after splitting their first two contests agianst College Misericordia and Lebanon Valley College. The Lady Colonels managed to pull off a 2-1 victory over the Lady Lions, who nearly had to forfiet the game due to late arrival. Albright scored first in the contest with only 22 minutes remaining on a goal off the stick of sophomore left wing Jenn Parish. The Lady Colonels wasted no time in retaliating as they tallied a goal just three minutes after the Lady Lions took the initial point. Freshman Kirn Walker, a forward from Downingtown, Pennsylvania found the back of tl\e cage for her third goal of the season to tie outshot the Lady Lions 14 to 5. managed to keep it close agains the Lebanon Valley squad as things up at one with 18 minutes Senior goalkeeper Pam remaining. Truszkowski recorded four saves in only allowed one goal from With less than six minutes the victory and Lincoln managed to Lebanon Valley's power offen remaining in the game, senior Lisa stop 12 of the Lady Colonels 14 The Lady Colonels will vi Werkheirser scooted her way down shots. Also contributing to the Lady William Smith College where will challenge Saint Lawrence the left sideline past a host of Lady Colonel victory was senior Lions. She promptly found senior midfielder Sara Clause, sophomore · University of Saint Lawrence, York. forward Alicia Cymbala in position midfielder Megan Fogle and The team finishes off their to shoot one past Albright goalsophomore forward Jill Wilson. keeper Amy Lincoln. The Lady Colonels only loss of September against Division II The Lady Colonels managed the season came at the hands of opponent Blooinsburg Universi They will also play a game ag · to dominate possession of the ball nationally ranked Lebanon Valley throughout the game as they .College. The Lady Colonels local competitor Marywood .University. September 19 September 20 September 22 September 23 *Field Hockey @ St. Lawrence 2:00 p.m. *Men's Soccer @Lycoming 1:00 p.m. *Football vs. Susquehanna 1:00 p.m. *Women's Tennis @King's 1:00 p.m. *Women's Soccer vs. Drew 12:00 p.m. *Field Hockey @ William Smith 11:00 a.m. *Women's Tennis @Albright 4:00 p.m. *Women's Soccer @ Susquehanna 4:00 p.m. -- vs. FDU - Madison *Volleyball 7:00 p.m. *Men's Soccer@ Allentown , 4:00 p.m. New re club a1 ] Police BJ Comedill Letter Editorial Calenda1 Roving 1 MovieR � 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 1998 September 17th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1998 September 17 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/19c55fba03b66bc202709505f10dfcdc.pdf 77908be74813f02a532b2b3d3adaf16f PDF Text Text THE BEACON Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18766 .. Volume 51 Number 2 Internal structure renovated By LARA LUKESH Beacon Staff Writer Register to vote, details inside... Page2 ifestyles : a Getty :Id. >keep otecting yourself from sexual assault... Page-7 it c ,n Valley ~done go 'alley's ady Colo nith Coll nge Saint of Saint New roller hockey club approved ... By now, most students have noticed the University's restructuring and various departmental changes. In May 1998, the University Board of Trustees approved a strategic long-range plan designed to focus Wilkes's strengths and improve the quality of education for its students. Over the 1998-99 academic year, 22 departments at Wilkes will be reorganized into 11 departments. That means only one chair will reside over three and sometimes four disciplines in addition to their own academic field. The departments to be consolidated are as follows: English, history, philosophy and foreign languages; economics, communications, political science, sociology, anthropology, 1 international studies and public administration; chemistry, biology and health sciences programs; environmental engineering and environmental science; mathematics and computer science; engineering and physics; accounting and business administration; education and psychology; nursing; aerospace studies; music, theatre, dance and art. By LISA RUGGIERO Beacon Staff Writer Index DU - Madi OOp.m. Allentown OOp.m. pg.3 pg.3 pg.4 pg.5 pg.6 pg.8 pg.9 pg.9 pg.IO pg.11 '' It is important that we take these steps now ... . -President Breiseth -------'' The other major change is the consolidation of three schools, the School of Business, Society and Public Policy, the School of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences and the School of Science and Engineering into one administrative body called the College of Arts, Sciences and Professional Studies. Dr. Bonnie Bedford, associate professor, English, has been named the dean and Fred Sullivan, associate professor, computer science, named associate dean. The School of Pharmacy will remain separate. In addition to these changes, the core requirements have been reassessed. The new general education requirements act as an interdisciplinary curriculum that emphasizes written and oral skills, analytical and critical thinking and the skills necessary to use the latest technologies. The revised curriculum will be in place for the 2000-2001 academic year. Wilkes also plans ·to phase out under enrolled programs over the next three to five years. These programs include art and fine art, physics, economics, materials engineering and the master of health care administration. These programs will end only after current students have finished the program. Courses will continue to be offered in these areas to support the overall curriculum. Even though these majors will not be available, the course work and related studies will continue to be offered so students can still benefit from them as electives. The University's goal is to focus resources to emphasize its strengths. "The result of these changes will be a U•.ivcrsity that is stronger, leaner and better prepared to serve its students. · "It is important that we take these steps now to position the university for even greater success in the 21st century and hold down the cost of a Wilkes education," said President Christopher N. Breiseth. A summary of the strategic plan is available on the Wilkes University website, http://www.wilkes.edu. Future departments of the College of Arts, Sciences and Professional Studies: • English, history, philosophy and foreign languages • economics • communications • political science • sociology • anthropology • international studies and public administration ' •chemistry • biology and health sciences programs • environme11tal engineering and environmental science • mathematics and computer science • engineering and physics • accounting and business administration • e<irtWfion and psychology •nursing • aerospace studies • music, theatre, dance and art Numbers continue to grow Page 10 · against Blooinsbu also play :>etitor M ~ September 24, 1998 Enrollment is on the rise. There are 380 first year students enrolled in Wilkes this semester, an increase in comparison to the 362 first year students enrolled last fall. While enrollment numbers tend to fluctuate, Dr. Michael Frantz, dean of enrollment, is optimistic that this increase will continue. He compares the student body to the stock market in that upward is the ultimate goal. The admissions department has taken several steps to achieve this end. Staff skills training is offered during the summer months and more time is being spent on the phorie with perspective students. Frantz stresses that the admissions -staff is working hard to enroll new students, but the amiable atmosphere projected by the entire staff, faculty and student body is the key to recruitment. "While more does not always mean better, we certainly have the facilities to support more students and with more than seventy percent of Wilkes' s budget coming from tuition, the more students we have, the more programs we are able· to offer students," said Frantz. According to Darren Hack, director, residence life, the enrollment enlargement was an enjoyable surprise that compelled him to make some adjus,tments in main reasons I chose Wilkes. I ' ' - - - - - - - - - - - - love being able to live in an old ... We certainly have the house and have classes the same size as my classes in high school," facilities to support said freshman Danielle Kloss. more students ... -Dr. Michael Frantz -------'' his plans. Instead of only opening two wings on the first floor of Pickering Hail as he had designed, both the first and second floors had to be semi-occupied. However, Hack does not see this as a problem. "I think it's great. We have the space, it's ·simply a matter of management," said Hack. "The class size and accommodations were the two Enrollment Stats: • 21 % increase in freshman enrollment from fall 1997 to fall 1998 • 70% of Wilkes's funding comes from tuition Action = Increase • admissions staff received skills training • admissions staff spent more time on the phone with perspective students What's it to you ... • increased enrollment means the introduction of new progra~ and improved resource facilities �The Beacon The Beacon, September 24, 1998 Page 2 · Stu News CaDipaign reaches for $950,000 By PAULA J. GENTILMAN Beacon Staff Writer Volunteer leaders and staff from Wilkes University's annual giving office recently met to map out the 1998-99 annual fund campaign. This year's goal is $950,000 in support of Wilkes students. The annual fund campaign chairman is David L. Davis, '75, Kingston, Pa., who along with vice chair Melanie Maslow, Dallas, Pa., will supervise the various independent campaigns that comprise the annual fund . They include community business, phonathon, senior class gift, alumni board, trustee and university council. Gary H. Williams, '72 and '82, Shavertown, Pa., is chajr of the community business campaign, which enlists the help of local businesses to support the annual tund. Thomas Zukosky, '8 1, Kingston., is vice chair of this campaign, which begins in the spring of 1999. The phonathon is chaired by Joseph W. Sekusky, '77, Pittston, Pa. streets of campus to engraved bricks · that will be included in the construction of i:he new $7.7 million student center. Chair of the alumni board campaign for this year is Chad A. Lojewski, '95, Forty Fort, Pa. Marino J. . Photo courtesy of University Realtions Santarelli , '73 , Stroudsburg, Pa., Annual fund kicks off. chairs the trustee campaign. The university council Student callers contact campaign chair is Constance A. approxiII\ately 15,000 alumni and Schaefer, '56, Basking Ridge, NJ. friends with a goal of $185,000. "The annual giving office has Jacqueline Willison, '93, dedicated this year's campaign to Wilkes-Barre, Pa., is vice chair of continuing the support of student the alumni phonathon, while financial aid. Elizabeth Adams, Mountaintop, "Those who help support the Pa., secretary to the vice president for academic affairs, is vice-chair of annual fund will support the 2,800 students who are working hard both the faculty and staff phonathon . in and out of the classroom to gain Marc Eakin, '99, Picture the know ledge and experience Rocks, Pa., is chair of the senior necessary to succeed. We are class gift committee. thrilled to be working with such a Each year, the senior class wonderful group of volunteers who raises funds to give a gift to the are helping us achieve this goal," University. Previous gifts range said Caryn Cheyfitz, director of from banners that currently line the annual giving at Wilkes. Sail ~ into Fall with 'The Universitv ,r- Shappe's Tuesday, September 29 & Wednesday, September 30 We're offering A BIG 20% OFF all Basically NAVY Colored clothing items, caps, mugs, backpacks and other gift items. Would_ -be debaters please note: We reserve the right to exclude from t~s sale items such as textbooks, packaged software, or items which most reasonable folks v.ould agree are neither .in the intent nor spirit of this offer. Place your vote WILKES-BARRE--Attention concerned students and faculty'. Now~ your chance to make a difference. The non-partisan League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania (LWVPA) will be holding a voter registration drive entitled "Vote Your Future" on Thursday, October 1, from lla.m.-lp.m. on the Fenner Quadrangle (greenway) behind the Stark Leaming Center. "Vote Your Future" is & campaign by the League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania designed to reach out to young people and heli to decrease apathy surrounding politics and public policy. "College students are vital to our nation. They have the energy vision to lead their communities and the nation into the 21st century. "It is time for students to let the officials know that they have something to say. Voting is every citizens responsibility, including college students," said Jane Elmes-Crahall, director election services, LWVPA. In addition to the Wilkes University campus, King's College, College Misericordia, Luzerne County Community College and Penn State Main Campus will also be hosting "Vote Your Future" voter registration drives on October l. For more information contact Jane Elmes-Crahall at 717-408-416 or e-mail her at elmescra@wilkesl .wilkes.edu. You can also e-mail Dee Guadagno at guadagdm@wilkesl.wilkes.edu. ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS: The Beacon is currently looking for writers to write about news related issues on campus. We are also looking for anJ newsworthy story ideas that pertain to the Wilkes community. If you are interested please call The Beacon office at x5903 or stop in for our general staff meeting on Tuesdays at 11 :30 a.m. You can also e-mail us at: beacon@wilkesl.edu WILKES-ll University ~ its students, honor of the Moskowitz Membe family, invi' students anc the occasior ceremony ai outside of ti at 263-267 : Street. "It is fi building is 1 Passan, aw life and nev Hall plays a the lives of working tm beginnings, Christophe1 president, v A Pitts also lived i1 New York 1 Valley Dist Companyo serving as c and treasun twenty yeru TheJo M. Passan : gave the ur series of gi $250,000ii Passan. Thefo 1996'.supp area organi I The Wilkes University Friday Party Headquarters The Woodlands Join us for 5 day at 5:30 p.m. and stay all night Bring this ad ·ror.$2.00 off 5 Day Door Don't Drink &Drive: Bring Drivers License for Proof of Age Here ai •On Se Street. from tl Barre I • OnS, and 6:~ smash1 • OnS and7 , windo' • OnS p.m.a1 · reside1 the vie �The Beacon, September 24, 1998 NEWS Student services .gets a new name, Passan Hall Page3 Free performance, that's funny! WILKES-BARRE-Wilkes md facult League of voter regi )ber 1, fro behind th ng people and olicy. lave the energy the 21st cent that they have ility, including election servi to write a looking for the Wilkes 1 The Beac :aff meeting -mail us at: i University has fonnally named ils student services ouilding in honor of the late Marjorie Moskowitz Passan. Members of the Passan family, invited guests, Wilkes students and officials, marked the occasion with a brief ceremony and plaque unveiling oulside of the building, located at 263-267 South Franklin Street. "It is fitting that this building is named for Marjorie Passan, a woman who embraced · life and new beginnings. Passan Hall plays an important role in the lives of Wilkes students working toward their new beginnings," said Dr. Christopher N. Breiseth, presiden~ Wilkes University. A Pittston native, Passan also lived in Wilkes-Barre and New York City. She co-founded Valley Distributing and Storage Company of Laflin in 1954, serving as company secretary and treasurer for more than twenty years. The John J. and Marjorie M. Passan Foundation recently gave the university" the first in a series of gifts that will total $250,000 in commemoration of Passan. Thefoundation,formedin 1996, supports Wilkes-Barre area organi:zations that work for By ALYSSA KASLAVAGE eacon News Editor Photo by J. J. Fadden · The newly named Passan Hall. the benefit of humanity. The three-story brick apartment house was constructed in 1925 and purchased by Wilkes in 1993. Renovations in 1994 included adding an elevator and making the building handicapped accessible. ~ conditioning/heating systems and new floor coverings were also added. . The 10,000 square-foot building houses the student services office which contains the financial management office, the registrar's office and the financial aid office. Passan Hall is listed on the National Re 0 ister of Historical Places. Police "Comedy Night" will be held on Sunday, Seprember 27 at 7:30 p.m. at Rumours. This will be a free performance sponsored by the programing board. John Bizarre, Spanky and Hood will perform their comedy routines. "Over the summer, some of the programming board members went to a seminar on events to hold on campus; that was the birthplace for this idea. "We viewed many tapes from all different types of comedians and felt that these comedians were the funniest," said Helen Dempsey, vice president, programming board. John Bizarre has appeared on many television networks including A&E, MTV, Showtime and FOX performing his routine. On stage, his "bizarre" slant on life and a cappella guitar performance always rocks the house. · Bizarre is now living in Hollywood. He is pursuing more and more television and feature film work. Bizarre never forgets his first love ...live performances. Since 1988, Bizarre has showcased for the East Coast, New England, Great Lakes, Far West and Pacific regions of the National Association for Campus Activities. Spanky first appeared on stage in 1985. In 1989, he was invited to compete on the nationally syndicated Star Search, where he went_on to set the record for most appearances by a comedian that season, making 'it all the way to the $100,000 Grand Finals. Since·the late '80s, he has made more than 34 television appearances, including "Comic Strip Live," "Comedy on the Road, " "Evening at the lmprov, " HBO, "ER," "Profiler" and "The Jenny McCarthy Show." Hood was born in Iran and raised in the United States. In his comedy, Hood shares life experiences that poignantly and humorously speak to issues of diversity and multiculturalism. Hood attended the University of Pennsylvania am! in his senior year won the Cert's National College Comedians Competition. He spent the next three years using stand-up comedy to put · himself through graduate school at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Then, to his mother' s disappointment, he decided to forsake his expensive degree and pursue comedy full time. He has since become a regular at comedy clubs up and down the east coast and a favorite at local colleges and universities. He has opened for Chris Rock, Drew Carey and a host of other nationally recognized acts. "We decided to do a comedy night because we have never done anything like this before. It will offer variety for the students," said . Dempsey. blotter.·.. rs Here are some incidents that occurred right here in Wilkes-Barre: •On September 17, 1998, a theft occurred at 7:32 a.m. on 137 St. Clair Street. An unknown person(s) removed a black 1995 Toyota pick-up truck from the above location. The vehicle was later recovered by the WilkesBarre police department in the Pine Ridge area. • On September 17, 1998, criminal mischief occurred between 12:01 a.m. and 6:50 a.m. between Thompson and John Streets. An unknown person(s) smashed a window on the victim's 1995 Neon. • On September 20, 1998, criminal mischief occurred between 4:15 a.m. and 7 a.m. on 76 Carey Avenue. An unknown person(s) smashed a window on the victims storm door. • On September 20, 1998, a burglary occurred between the hours of 10 p.m. and 12:05 a.m. at 352 North Main Street. The suspect entered the •residence through an unlocked door. Once inside, $200 was removed from the victim's wallet. D. .s Bands Karaoke, All new Back Room, Pool. ukebox. Check out our website. beacon@wilkesl.edu Not iust or dinner anv more! 205 5.Main St. Wilkes Barre 825-6803 Mark 8 Randi Perugino Prop. �The Beacon, September 24, 1998 Page 4 The Beacon, . Opinion Letters to the Editor Examining the Issues Letters to the Editor guidelines: So let' s get this started. I asked The Beacon if I might write an editorial each week, modeling it after the great, Rich Quigley's editorials. Although, I might never be able to shake Wilkes University off of its proverbial feet like Mr. Quigley did, I will still try to stir up some stuff around campus. I am writing this column out of respect for one of my truly best friends, because it seems he ran into a situation that'plagues many of us at Wilkes today. Fellow Christians, I realize this is a "~ard message," but the truth must be told in a hope that it will stop M;;, first column deals with just one of the many problems that seem our churches and America from backsliding into both spiritual and physical oblivion. The "hard message" I to pester the Wilkes-Barre law enforcement. About two weeks ago, one now bring to you is from documented Biblical and church history records. of the local off campus houses decided to have a get together and invited Our Lord Jesus gave us parables which teach against any attempt to continue Old Covenant doctrines or some of the students here ar Wilkes. attempt to combine or include them in the doctrines of the New Covenant. Apostle Paul wrote an entire letter To make a long story short the Wilkes-Barre police arrived and, as rebuking those who would attempt to do so in Galacia. We, 1herefore, Juiow that-along with other New rumor has it, they left after three hours, while handing out numerous Covenant scripture guidance-that any attempt to do a combination is a "no-no" of the highest order. citations. In the end, they caused more of a problem then any party ever These Biblical instructions were strictly adhered to so far as history records-until after the state ehurch would have. Now I am definitely not an advocate for underage drinking was established in 325 AD . Then, under the "doctrine of infallibility" was exercised by tile apostles-or even and tile trutll of tile matter is the law is tile law. Christ himself. However, tile following day I stood outside as one of our In fact, several Old Covenant doctrines were included with church doctrine which was in direct opposioutstanding citizens from the "crack deli" threw a rock _through tile tion witll tllis Biblical doctrine. Several have continued in our latter day church: window of my neighbor' s house. The same night as the party happened, A. tithing or taxing. a couple of my roommates were at home only to find tllat a cop car was B. the burdens of more and more extravagant meeting places, and tile exorbitant incomes of many of tile parked outside of our house for an hour. After tlley left, tlley continued church leaders who claim to be "servants of God" but whose "fruits" clearly show they are servants of men, to drive by our house every half an hour. mammon, or their bellies. The ironic part about this situation, is when my roommates and I C. the inclusion of completely pagan festivals, such as Christmas and Easter, tllat after the "whitewashwere robbed tllis summer it took the cops two _hours to get to our house, ing" of the "infallibility brush" became a part of church doctrine. so we could report what was missing. I just seem to have trouble D. several other church doctrines from the dark ages continue to blemish the holiness of our church understanding the priorities of tile law enforcement office. First, they say today but, my space-is limited. let's make this a college town but it offers no where to go and notlling to Martin Luther and untold thousands sacrificed greatly-even unto death-to break tlleir bonds with total do on Saturday night. Second, tlleir-priorities of busting students before apostacy, but we now have fulfilled the Proverb "a dog returns to its vomit" and "a sow tllat is washed worrying about crime and more serious offenders, is ridiculous. returns to her wallowing in the mud.", Although I do believe I am starting to understand, it's not the Will man never learn-God withholds the power of the Holy Spirit when man tries to substitute Its power ---- -- people; like llie1iicffvidual who threw-the stone through the windo~ next with the power of money. We must make the choice-is our faith in mammon or in God! I will now close with door, that are getting in our way or in the city of Wilkes-Barre's way, what Apostle Paul declared to the Galatians. "If anybody is preaching to you gospel other tllan what you It's students like all of us that are actually getting in the way of the accepted (from Paul) let him be eternally condemned!" criminals and places like the "crack deli." I take it upon myself to What you and/or your church do with this truth which has been illuminated to me, I may never know, apologize, for all of us, and to the criminals and to the law enforcement but I do know one thing which is another quote of Apostle Paul. Witll tllis writing, "I am guilty of no man's office of Wilkes-Barre. _ bloo~ for I have told you the whole will of God as He has revealed it to me." May God's mercy and grace If you have any questions, co~en~ o~ suggestions you can e-mail me at: conunue so that we can make the final harvest the greatest of all. Let us all pray fervently for the Master of sowcikm1@wilkes.edu the Harvest to send more workers. Your brother in Christ and Friend, Rayrnont Senn · Cancun * Nassau Jamaica * Mazatlan * Acapulco Pleasant Grove, AL $1250 FUNDRAISER Credit Card fundraiser for student organizations. You've seen other • groups doing it, now it's your tum. One week is all it takes_ NO gimmicks, NO tricks, NO obligation. Call for information today. 1-800-932-0528 X 65, Take a ·FREE Practice Test ~ Saturday, October ~o, 9 AM WIikes University Take a FREE practice exam, proctored like the real thing. You'll receive individual feedback and get strategies to help you pass the real exam. Students can register with Career Services. Non-university students can call 1-800-KAP-TEST to register. t@Hlll•-aoli-m-m1 www.kaplan.com • Test names are registered trademarks of their respective owners. Ke with Matthew Sowcik Letters should include your name and phone number. They should be no longer than 250 words and must be signed in order to be printed. Letters will be printed in the order they are received and must be submitted by 1:00 p.m. on the Monday ' prior to publication. Letters can be sent via electronic mail, intercampus mail, or dropped off at The _Beacon office. E-mail: beacon @wilkesl.edu www.ocmconcepts.com lri case yo1 sent to Congrei conversation 01 Clinton's t I realize tllat th, I may have agn Lewinsky, I tur It is bad en sexual tendenci, the living room: the details of Cl did I would be , Clinton testifyic Over the w1 situation. While behavior is not , If that is tile drugs, rape worn human imperfec parents. Howeve Many chasti questioned in frc truth and nothinf that you lie abou I am not say at yourself and rt Need advice? ' or problem SPRING BREAK 991 * * Bahamas Cruise * Florida * South Padre Travel Free and make lots of Cash! Top reps are offered full-time staff jobs. Lowest price Guaranteed. Call now for details! www.classtravel. com 800/838-6411 The Beacon Box 111, Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18766 (717) 408-5903 or 408-2962 •Established in 1947 Fax-717-408-5902. •Awarded by the Associated E-mail: beacon@wilkesl.wilkes.edu Collegiate Press and the AmeriEditor in Chief-Karen Cook can Scholastic Press Association News Editor-Alyssa Kaslavage •Printed on Thursdays, 25 times a year, with exceptions for Lifestyles Editor-Joanna Gaydos school holidays and final exa~ Sports Editor-Scott Veitll •1,100 to 2,5'H> papers are Copy Editor/Distribution Manager-David DiMartino distributed weekly Assistant Copy Editor-Lauren Castelli across campus Photo Editor-J.J. Fadden •We're on·the World Wide Web Manager-John Bruett Web: Business Manager-Sandie Kramer http://wilkes 1.wilkes_edu/-beacon Advisor-Lynn Elko The Beacon is the student newspaper of Wilkes University. All editorial decisions are made by the student · editors. All opinions expressed witllin The Beacon are those of the author or source quoted. The Beacon office is located on the second floor of Hollenback Hall. Background Info. I r I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I ' Name .. Addres: C ity ...... Signatu �1998 Beacon, September 24, 1998 E an ersity r up est 'I ofus nd, as DUS ly ever inking 1e pened, ar was inued nd I bouse, Page 5 • Ken Starr, who's he? Welcome to the web: A new ''Beacon'' with John Bruett In case you didn't notice, Ken Starr's report on the activities of President Clinton was to Congress last week. I'm sure everyone realized this because it was the topic of tersation on every channel six o'clock news. Ointon's testimony to the grand jury was also released and broadcast on every channel. · that the media and legislators feel that this is an important topic and four months ago yhave agreed. At this point I am so sick of hearing about Ken Starr and Monica · y, I turn the channel every time someone mentions their names. It is bad enough that we have spent millions of dollars investigating the President's tendencies, but now we are broadcasting the details on public airways that travel into living rooms of American families. Children watch those televisions and are subjected to delails of Clinton's affair with a much younger employee. I don't have children, but if I I would be a little upset if I walked into the room at lunchtime and found them watching ntestifying about whether or not he touched Lewinsky's breast. Over the weekend I was talking with some of my family members about the Clinton ·on. While we were talking someone said that because he is a role model this type of vior is not acceptable and he should be impeached or resign. If that is the case are we going to start firing professional athletes or celebrities who do gs, rape women or have sex w_ith thousands of fans. It seems to me that we overlook the impertections of not only athletes but our neighbors, athletes, friends and even ts. However, we won't forgive Clinton.' Many chastise him for lying in the first place. If you cheated on your spouse and were ·oned in front of millions after telling he/she you didn't cheat, would you tell the whole and nothing but the truth. If you would lie in that situation does that automatically mean you lie about everything and cannot be trusted. I am not saying that what Clinton did is ethical or even acceptable, but I ask you to look yourself and remember that everyone, public figure or not, is human. Coming Soon!!! advice? We know someone that can help you. E-mail your questions or problems to "Inner Peace with Ani''. at: inner_peace@hotmail.com wnext ay. I would like to start by welcoming all of the students and faculty back for another year. This summer The Beacon took a new, computerized, form. It is now possible to read The Beacon on the World Wide Web. This new form is a technological advancement from the print age to the electronic age. You can find The Beacon at: http :/lwilkes 1. wilkes. edu/-beacon. A quick background on how I got the new web page started ... Last year The Beacon staff put an ad in the paper for the positions that they needed filled for this year. One of the positions was Web Page Design Manager. I had created my own web page and I thought that I had a pretty good shot at getting the position, so I applied. After the application process was done I found out that I received the job, this .was great. However, there was only one problem, I was starting from scratch. Now don't get me wrong this didn't bother me it's just easier to have something to start with. Lynn Elko, advisor, had a basic start that was created in a page editor, so we have started with this model. A web page is simply a document that has been computerized with the help of a programming language called H1ML or hypertext markup language. H1ML is the number one web page design language used today. There is another language called Java which is also a major language in web based programming. As I mentioned before, you can also write a page in what is known as an editor. These editors are very simply point-click and cut-and-copy programs where you need to know very little H1ML. These are helpful for a quick throw-together page. I do believe that I am biased in my opinion of editors only because I took the time to learn and write my first page in straight H1ML. I hope that you enjoy the new form of The Beacon. As the year continues there will be upgrades to the page and the page itself will change in style and form. So I ask you to enjoy the page and send us e-mail wfth comments and suggestions that will help us improve. Remember that this is for you our readers and we want to make it as user friendly as possible. Enjoy the year and continue to enjoy The Beacon. INSTANT CREDIT e :ment ~~~~ Guaranteed Credit Cards with Credit Limits ~ ~~ Up To $10,000 Within Days! ~~ ~ No CREDIT, No JoB, No PARENT SIGNER, No SECURITY DEPOSIT! no credit• bad credit• _no .income? If You Thinl< You Can't Get A Credit Card, Think Again. ils! 1 0 m Want VISA & MasterCard Credit Cards? ---------------------~------------------------------------:, I I . ORDER FORM YES! I want Credit Cards immediately. 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Rumours Friday, September 25 •Football fan bus to FDU, Marts Center, 4:30 p.m. •Sleep Under the Stars, Greenway 8:30 p.m. Saturday, September 26 •SHARE Food Co-op, St Mary's, 8:30 a.m. Sunday, September 27 -Comedy Night, Rumours, 7:30 p.m. Monday, September 28 . Tuesday, September 29 . •Blood Drive, Marts Center, 10 am.-4 p.m. •Off-Campus Council Meeting, SUB Basement, 11 am. •Arnnicola General Meeting, Chase Hall, 11: 15 am. -Commuter Council Meeting, SUB Basement, 12:15 p.m. -Circle K Meeting, Alumni House, 5:30 p.m. Student Government i.s sponsoring a shuttle bus for all home football games. The shuttle will leave from DOD, COB and Marts and will transport students to Ralston field from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Homecoming Date: October 30 and 31 Theme: Mardi Gras Dance: $20/ticket Stay posted for more · details! . •Open every Sunday-Thursday, 8 p.m.11 p.m. and Tuesday and Thursday from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. • If you are interested in holding meetings or events in Rumours contact Tara Barrie at 408-5280. Special thanks to all those who volunteered at the seventh annual Riverside Rumble on Sunday!! Information compiled by Jeff Reich!. e Beacon, Sep w pot pus. Passing eac pus, many wond dents are thinking One thought wh minds, is if any< dents have contra Hepatitis B is or ectious viruses to erican populatior Almost 300,00( ve been infec ted b only is th is dise~ also highly contag Hepatitis B is a attacks the liver. • I cause jaundice,, 1 er damage, even d is a virus which ca tracted by blood : Due to the unset ber of American ving unprotected s Wednesday, September 30 •Yorn Kipp.ir •Roundtable Discussion on Inclusion, Marts 214, 3:30- 4:30 p.m. • ''Talk it Out." Alumni House, 5 - 6 p.m. •Student Government Meeting, Marts 214, 6:30 p.m. •Scripture Study, Alumni House, 6:30 -7:30 p.m. •Martial Arts Oub Meeting, Wrestling Room, 6:45 p.m. If your club ot organization would like to have your meetings or special events added to our weekly calendar, e-mail us at: beacon@ wilkes 1. edu or you can call us at 408-5903. MAKE EASY MONEY? GOON SPRING BREAK FOR FREE! USA Spring Break offers Cancun, Bahamas, Jamaica, and Florida packages and is currently accepting applications for campus sales representatives. Call 1-888-SPRING BREAK. ALLY to hold first meeting of semester Wilkes University will host the first meeting for the fall 1998 semester of ALLY Intercollegiate. ALLY is an organization for gay, lesbian and bisexual students and their supporters. Students from Wilkes University, King's College, the University of Scranton, Marywood University, College Misericordia, Luzerne County Community College and Penn State Hazleton participate in this intercollegiate organization. The meeting will be held in the Annette Evans Alumni House at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 1. All students are invited to attend. SeJi ou are suppoo of your life. H ing can be a i are a lot c utfrom sexu transmitted di becomingpn · g infonnati, be just as in1 GOOD WEEKLY INCOME · processing mail for natio~al company! Free supplies, postage! No selling! Bonuses! Start immediately! Genuine opportunity!P1ease rush Long Wilkes Television nds" nolicin~ Join Wilkes University's Television Production Team! Se1f-Addressed Staaped Enve1ope to MP C, SUITE 391 2045 Mt. Zion Rd MORROW, GA 30260 students fir cantheyrese: aieadlmg it? y college stu< people, gen aboutwhatt yknowthat should be t issue that ma is the thr y students sexualas.sll For more information e-mail Nicole Weiss at weissne@wilkesl.edu or Will Taylor at taylorwe .@ wilkesl.edu is forced in~ will. It< erent names, �:ember 24, I on, September 24, 1998 Page? t 1ents Bus otlight= CASTELLI rts and will talston field p.m. ', 8 p.m.sday fro g · contact eeting meeting for legiate. and ng's ~wood e County eton tion. tte Evans October 1. le ill the end of September s are fully under way at Cheerful faces are all over Passing each other around many wonder what others are thinking. thought which may cross , is if any of our fellow have contracted one of the viruses to hit the population. st 300,000 Americans infected by this virus. is this disease serious, it highly contagious. ·us B is a viral disease the liver. This in turn ndice, permanent even death. Hepatitis hich can be blood and body Hepatitis B, isit worth the risk? disease has spread among the population, especially to teenagers and people in their twenties. The spread of Hepatitis B is not limited to unprotected sex. It can also be contracted by sharing contaminated needles, repeatedly sharing toiletries with an infected person or coming into contact with cuts and scrapes of an infected person. Other ways the virus can be transmitted is by intravenous drug use, possibly tattooing and body piercing. Students should concern themselves with the severity of Hepatitis B. It is a virus that enters the blood stream and directly attacks the liver cells. If it attacks the liver with a high enough severity, death may be the conclusion. There is no cure for Hepatitis B. However, there is a method of prevention. A vaccine is available for any willing individual and is being administered to students through the heal~ services · department at Wilkes. The vaccination is given in a series of three doses through an injection given in the ann. The first shot is administered and there may be mild side effects. It is imperative for all students to understand the severity of this disease and how prevention can save their lives. Colleges and universities all over the country are beginning to strongly recommend and/or require students to have this vaccination. "I have begun to notice that students are coming into the universfty having already received their Hepatitis B shots," said Diane O'Brien, director, health services. This is a sign that students and parents are becoming more aware of the virus. · Some Wilkes students have v_oiced their opinions about this topic and have come to a consensus. "I think the vaccination should be mandatory. Once you have it, you have it for life," said Matt Minielly, senior, business administration major. "Students should be aware of the vaccination because it could help save their lives," said Kerianne Giest, junior, business administration major. Remember there is a way to prevent this disease from taking control of your life. It is up to you to decide whether it is worth it or not. If anyone has any concerns about Hepatitis B please contact health services at ext. 4730. (All information in this article was provided by health services and the American Social Health Association (ASHA).) Bibliography: ''HEPA1TI1S B: The Silent Epidemic," American Social Health Association, Research Triangle Park,NC. Headache help hits health services WILKES-BARRE-Wilkes University's health services department, in conjunction with the National Headache Foundation, announces the formation of a new headache support group. This organization is free and open to the public. The first meeting is scheduled for Monday, October 5, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m:, in room 214 of the Arnaud C. Marts Sports and Conference Center, South Franklin Street, WilkesBarre. Currently, 45 million Americans seek medical help for headache pain. Headache sufferers can experience pains that range from mild to totally debilitating. In severe cases, headaches can last years and can cause a person to become bedridden. The support group wil! provide an er:·:i:cnme:::t of ~nderstanding in for persons who suffer from severe, chronic, headache pain and their families. They can meet and discuss common problems, receive empathy from fellow sufferers and learn more about managing and coping with their condition. Registration is required. For more infonnation, contact Betsy .Pack, R.N., Wilkes University health services department, (717) 4084730. . exual assault: Don't be a victim incest, sexual violence or date rape. Sexual assault can be violent involving weapons or psychological pressure. It can happen to any man or is an experience period in woman anytime of the day or night. Anyone who believes they have are supposed to be having your life. However, dating been sexually assaulted should seek medical attention as soon as possible. gcan be ascary aspect in There is a possibility of injury both are a lot of things to externally and internally. from sexual assault to Anyone who has been abused ·ueddiseases (SID's) physically should seek medical ming pregnant. attention immediately. Visiting a local infcxmation about such emergency room soon after an incident jw;t as intimidating. This can not only determine who the sturents find information perpetrator was but can help in early tooy research it without detection of disease and physical "noticing that they'are impairments. The staff at emergency rooms or ge students care about medical centers are trained to help the le, generally their victim with both physical and emot what they do. Even tional care. Not only will they give the wthat protecting d be their top priority. patient a pelvic exam, they will be able to answer questions on sexually that many students transmitted diseases and pregnancy. is the threat of sexual In some Iredical facilities it is y students do not even policy to contact the police in sexual sexual assault is, let alone ~ t cases. However, the victim does with it not have to press charges or even talk to ult occurs when an the police unless they so choose . Medical facilities can also direct the victim to counselors who can provide psychological assistance to them. The initial physical exam should never be the last exam. It is important to make and keep follow up appointments. Many sexually transmitted diseases do not show up right away and it is crucial to the individual's health to continue with follow-up exams. Although avoidance of sexual assault is not always possible it is something that everyone should strive to achieve. Before going out on a date there are some issues for.you to consider to help avoid problematic situations. Pointers for both men and women. Frrst, it is important for everyone to know their limits. Before going out on a date it is important to know what situations you may feel uncomfortable with, before engaging in them fully. .When dating, try choosing someone who will respect the choices which you have made for yourself.. Secondly, communicate your feelings clearly and directly to your date. If you feel something, but do not communicate your feelings, it will be hard for your partner to understand what is going on. Remember too that, vulnerability to rape increases dramatically when using alcohol or drugs. When dating, it is important to avoid the consumption of alcohol and the use of drugs. At college this can be difficult because most dates occur at parties. Be sensible, go with a group of trusted friends and don't leave with someone you don't know or trust Most importantly, understand that rape can and does happen anywhere, anytime and to anyone. Be aware of your surroundings and take steps to avoid uneasy situations. No one deserves or asks to be sexually assaulted. If you are a victim of sexual assault, you are entitled to quality medical care and the suppm of a sexual assault COilllselor. For more information or if you have any questions, contact the Victims Resource Center's 24-hour hotline, in Wilkes-Barre, at 823-0765, in Hazleton 454-7200 or in Tunkhannock at 836-5544. Bibliography: ''RAPE-Seeking Medical Attention,'' PA Coalition Against Rape, Harrisburg, PA. "Date Rape," Victims Resource Center, United Way Agency, Wilkes-Barre, PA. The following services are provi<lep free of . charge by the Victnra Resource Center: •24-hour hotline-823-0765 , or 1-800-331-3261 •Infortnation about the. 'criminal justice sys~m •Advocacy for victim§ rights ' •Accompaniments to.coint and all police and ~cal proceedings -~ ·•&notional support-' •A full range of servi~ for sexual assault victiim .•Support groups for sexual ~ault victnra ' service ak corifidentiaJ .and free of charge . •SeIVice is provided to male and female adults; adoles.cents, children and families. "' . (" ~. :All , . .,, ' ~ ' i'i>· : ' �The Beacon, September 24, 199~ Page8 LifeStyles Around Campus Roving ·R eporter Should Clinton be imp eache d? Why? Rich Quigley"Yes, I respect his honesty about the situation, but the effect it has had on our economy and our presidents credibility is just staggering." Stangline named acting director Marywood University and had also served in that capacity at both the University of Scranton and Wilkes University. From 1971 to 1988, Stangline was an associate professor of computer information systems, accounting and management at Lackawanna Junior College, Scranton, Pa. He served as chairman of the computer information systems and mathematics department for seven years. A member of the National Honor Society in Economics and the National Honor Society in Business, Stangline has presented professional papers on the topics of computer By PAULA GENTILEMAN Beacon Staff Writer Wll,KES-BARRE-Gustav J. Stangline, Moscow, Pa., has recently been named acting director of information services, at Wilkes University. His duties consist of directing the administrative and instructional computing activities, as "Yell as the data communication and data networking services on campus. Stangline previously held the position as academic computing coordinator. In addition, Stangline is currently an adjunct professor at Saen Nguyen- laboratory layout and administrati He also presented a paper on · personal computer security and computer networking at several national conferences. Stangline holds a bachelor of science degree in accounting and management from the University of Scranton and a master of science degree in computer information systems from Marywood University. Stangline is a commander in the United States Naval Reserve and a life-long member of the Naval Enlisted Reserve Association. In 1978, he was selected as the National Sailor of the Year by the Naval Enlisted Reserve Association and the Chief of Naval Reserve. He received his commission in 1980. ow movie, le read my ar n films, just l e you have a Schwarzen , Chanpla elp find agil plays a wise it this is a ntinues to pr films,expe jokes. TI kingforw an up and1 ess, hehas : able to creat wouldn't be s "Y es, because he disgraced the country and every other country looked down on us because of what he did." Elaine Fournier"No, because Al Gore would not make a good president." S unc 7:3 This fall, go back to school with a better systemfrom Apple. 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'sBirth ullwinl Show ullwinkl eandRc Squirre in 1961 also irthday. �Page 9 on, September 24, 1998 s les Entertainment Critic's Corner with Dan Lavelle 1aper on • :curity and : at several ounting and e University o r of science 1formation ~[b □ @~ □ ~@ tf[}{]~ [F)[b~~~tf® WO tY [}{] [M]~[Q)~[M]~ ~~[s[Q)~ ''R ush r.iour T....I '' fellow movie viewers. During the past year, I've been told that people read my article. So, I imagine some of my readers are big action films, just like myself. When you go to your local tape rm sure you have a tough time deciding if you want to see a Bruce Arnold Schwanenegger flick. Personally, I'm a pretty big fan of Chan and he did not let me down with his newest film, "Rush die film, Chan plays a detective from Hong Kong, who comes to to help find a girl who has ~n kidnapped. His partner is Chris , who plays a wise-cracking Los Angeles detective. must admit this is an interesting combination. ill the two different personalities be able to get along without each other crazy? continues to prove he is one of the masters' of action flicks . · other films, expect original stunt worlc, great fight scenes and a phk:ed jokes. The man seems to have a knack for good movies. y looking forward to his next project. is an up and coming actor. In the short time he has been in business, he has already made a name for himself. In "Rush • be is able to create a successful blend of comedy to his action . I wouldn't be surprised if he gets a role in a major blockbuster y. mgiving this film THREE AND A HALF STARS. Check it out you get a chance. It's a good blend of action and comedy. I Chan and Tucker won't let you down. Taurus (April 20 - May 20) Be careful not to over react this week. You' II have a tendency to misunderstand people's meanings. Gemini (May 21 - June 21) You've been working hard lately and your feeling like you'll never receive your reward. Your payoff comes soon through financial gains. Cancer (June 22 - July 22) This week you'll reach a new level with a loved one and make some serious plans for the future. Leo (Jrily 22 - August 22) You' ll find a long awaited happy medium with issues related to family and close friends this week. -Virgo (August 23 • September 22) This week spotlights your personal goals and interests. Focus on the things you want from life. LJbra (September 23 - October 23) This weekend favors new beginnings. Arrange for new experiences and lots of fun . , Scorpio (October 24 - November 21) The early bird gets the worm this week, despite a huge mix up with your social plans, you'll have fun . · Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21) Unconventional moves aren't in your favor this week, stick to your daily routines. Capricorn (December 22 - January 19) Next week will begin on a good note, especially where romance and social interests are concerned. Aquarius (January 20 - February 18) It will be a good weekend for travel, go visit some friends you haven't seen in a while. Pisces (February 19 - March 20) Concentrate ori one thing at a time next week, too many irons in the fire leave you extremely disorganiz,ed. ' Aries (March 21 - April 19) A partner you have been having trouble with will get back on the same wavel~r.gth soon, stay hopeful! T.V. Ti,neout with Derek Bleiler Comedy Night!! Featuring Spanky, Hood, and John Bizarre Sunday, September 27, 7:30p.m.,Rum~ ;Stan vice 19 Sponsored by Programming Board ••••••••••••••••• •••••••••••••••• was set in 1984. It was 17 days, 10.5 hours. Sync• e'sBirth- gonal Bullwinkle Show ullwinkle seandRocky gSquirrel, din 1961. d's longest kiss Miss Piggy Day~ On the birthday of Jim Hensen, celebrate his creationsMiss Piggy, Kermit the Frog, Gonzo, Big Bird, Bert• and Ernie. Hensen was born• in 1936 in Greensville, •• • Mississippi. Information provided by: "Celebrate Today!", Prima Publishing, Rocklin, CA. •• •• • •■ ••••• ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Can't wait for hockey season- "eha". For Philadelphia sports fans hockey season could not be here ata better time. Everyone is ready for something to cheer about and it looks like the Philadelphia Ayers are going to be the team that gives the city of Philly that something. 'Ille Ayers have signed their three big name players, Rod Brindamour, Jon LaClair, and Eric Lindross, to contract extensions. It looks like this could be the year that the Flyers could win the coveted Stanley Cup. The Philadelphia hockey fans are definitely ready for trre squad to win the cup, especially after the Flyers minor league team, the Phantoms, won the American Hockey League trophy, the Calder Cup. Another reason the fans of Philly are ready for a winning season is because of the three other professional sport teams in Philadelphia. Even though the Philadelphia Eagles are only three games into their season, the fans can't wait for it to end. After starting off 0-3, with tough teams coming up in the schedule, the Eagles will be lucky if they win two games. It looks like they are trying to lose their games and the lack of offense would make any fan of , football want to crawl in a hole and wait until the season was over before they_ came out. ••t•· • · ~~.i The Phillies were giving the playoff run a serious shot, until they decided not · to show up to the stadium and began a downward spiral that they have yet to come out of. Many Philadelphia fans thought that it could be a ~epeat of the 1993 season where the Phillies went _to the world series, but now most are happy that the season is over. Finally the Philadelphia 7 6ers, well there is not much to say about them. Basketball fans have not had a reason to cheer for them since the 1987 season which was the last time they made the playoffs. The only thing we can hope for is that the lock out continues because if the 76ers can not play games, then they can not lose games . The fans of Philly are ready to celebrate a championship season. It is very overdue, but the 1998 Philadelphia Flyers may be the team to give the city the championship that they are waiting for . �The Beacon, September 24, 199ij Page 10 Shootout shoots down Colone By ROBERT MORCOM, JR. Beacon Staff Writer The Y{ilkes football team put together a very impressive first half, but was unable to stop the Crusaders of Susquehanna in the second. Susquehanna scored 33 second-half points to come from behind and upend the Colonels 42- · 40. . Susquehanna came out of the locker room and got on the scoreboard in a hurry as Andy Berwager connected with Tim Boblick for an 18 yard score. This score was Boblick's first collegiate reception. However, the Crusaders score seemed to get the Colonels fired up as tl;ley scored 21 unanswered points. First, senior quarterback Neil Rine hit Larry "Fuzzy" Zellar out of the baclffi.eld with a 16 yard scoring strike. Freshman Matt Diltz put the point after attempt thro ugh the uprights to give Wilkes a 7-6 lead. Un the next drive, Rine wasted no time as he hit Jason Phillips on the second play for a 60 yard score. This put the Colonels up 13-6 as Diltz failed to convert the point after attempt. Wilkes' defense proved itself Photo by Shawn Perrine Chris "Stump" Shannon (43) and Andy Snyder (50) attack the Susquehanna offense with raw aggression. many times in the first half allowing the offense to go to work, and go to work they did. To start the second quarter, Pottsville product Scott Schoffner added to the Wilkes lead as he picked off a Crusader pass and took it 54 yards for the score. Rine then completed the 2yard conversion pass to Floyd Allen to increase the Colonel lead to 21-6. Both defenses then battled tough, holding each teams offenses in check. Late in the second quarter . Susquehanna' s kicker, Scott Miles, nailed a 36 yard field goal to send the Crusaders into the locker room down 21 -9. This gave the Crusaders momentum for the second half. Susquehanna came out of the locker room on fire. Sophomore Rashonn Drayton scored mid-way through the third quarter on a 1- yard scamper. Scott Miles then missed another point after attempt, his second of the game. On their very next drive, Jose Delgado ran 27 yards for the score and Miles nailed the extra point to put the Crusaders up 22-21. Wilkes came right back as Rine hit freshman phenom Brian Miller on a 35-yard pass. The touchdown was set up by a great kick return by Michael Hankins. Susquehanna then responded as Boblick scored his second touchdown of the game on a 42yard pass from Berwager. The Wilkes defense held its ground again as they prevented the Crusaders from getting the two point conversion, leaving the score at 28-27 in favor of Susquehanna. The fourth quarter started out as a struggle for both offenses, but Susquehanna proved to be too tough, as they marched all the .way down to the I yard line, where Matt Wichlinski took it in to · increase their lead, 35-27. Wilkes matched the Susquehanna drive, as they drove the ball to the one and gave the ball to Zeller, for his second score of the day. The two-point conversion was broken up, so the score stayed 35-33. endzone again on a 17-yard and Miles PAT was good. the score 42-33, Wilkes had rally and rally they did. R added to another one of his passing days as he hit sop Ryan James on a 28-yard strike with just 1:20 remai · the contest. The Diltz kick good and the Colonels were only down by two, 42-40. Susquehanna then bled the to conceal their second str · win on the road in Wilkesas they trounced ~ng's las1 week. The Crusaders capital the numerous Wilkes penal ' that took place during key moments in the game. The Colonels committed nine penalties that cost them 99 The offense was again superb this week, but Susquehannajustcamea this one due to their treme offensive output and their to work as a team. Catch the Colonels in this Friday night at Farlei• Dickinson University of as they take on the Jersey Gametime is 7:30 p.m. Soccer falls short against Lyco Hockey club ready to R By JOHN MURPHY Beacon Staff Writer On Saturday, September 19, the men's varsity soccer team traveled to Lycoming College for their first Middle American Conference Freedom League matchup of the season. In their previous match the Colonels traveled to New Jersey to take on the William Paterson ' Pioneers. The Colonels suffered a disappointing 4-3 loss against the Pioneers. This game was a highly contested shoot-out that the Colonels fell just short of winning . The Colonels first goal in the Lycoming game came with 38:51 rumaining in the half. The Colonels converted a corner kick as Heath Niederer sent the ball home with the assist going to Dave Reinert. Lycoming tied the game up with 31 :33 left in the half with a goal coming from Adrian Temple. With only 20 minutes left in the _half, the Colonels were penalized with an intentional handball on a shot that would have gone in the goal. This resulted in a red card that . . · left Wilkes a man down for the rest • Lycommg managed one more of the game. On the resulting tally in the first half to take a one penalty kick, Lycoming scored. goal lead over the Colonels. . This placed them one goal up on the The Warriors continued tl h th I f ff h Co lonels. exac Y w ere ey e t O w en 0 :!:~~oof Junior Tim Seymour came arou nd and gave Wilkes th e equalizing goal on a kick that came more goals that remained off of a soft pass from Lucas unanswered by Wilkes. The Markelon with 19:30 remaining in Warriors left the field with a 5-2 . th . 1 . al the half. victory over err eague nv . ::~;~~~:~~~!! --------------------------. Lessons That w·.11 Last· A L•aet• IT' line. OFFICER TRAINING SCHOOL Put that college degree to use by enrolling into the Air Force· Officer Training School. Upon successful complet ion of the Officer Tra ining Schoo l, yo u wi ll become a commissioned Air Force officer w ith earned respect and benefits like - great starting pay, medical and den t al care , management and travel opportunities. For more on how to qualify AIM HIGH ~ and get your career soaring with the ___ Air Force Officer Training School, call 1-800-423-USAF, or visit our website at www.airforce.com • www.airforce .com a-. ----11/: ► - B DAVID DECICCO Y , ------------During th eir freshman and sophomore years here at Wilkes, many students from the Diaz Hall section of Pickering fo und themselves interested in playing roller hockey. They began with a small group of people and one here, Dave (Peer) and I play . floor hockey wi th about 15 After they graduated, we th why not continue th is and the next level," Jarzyk said. The basis of the roller club is to hopefully represent Wilkes in intercollegiate b said Peer. There are over a dozenI goalie. As they continue(! to play, they.found many more people interested in playing and the group flourished. At the end of two full years, the group contained a roster of over 30 people. This number exceeded the wildest dreams of the founders. On September 9, 1998, juniors David Peer and Chris Jarzyk took their proposed constitution and guidelines for a roller hockey club and presented the proposal to Wilkes student government for the first time. One week later, the two parties met again to discuss the possibilities of the club and the roller hockey club was born. "When I first started school in New York, Pennsylvania New Jersey that have roller clubs and teams. Jarzyk and aim to have the Wilkes club included among these other universities' clubs. "It is our hope that we play these teams and give more recognition," said Peer. After two years of thi · and planning by several stu athlete~ the roller hock~y cl now in· full swing. Dan Longyhore, an acti ye~ . participant, is currently working on obtaining a roller hockey web page. Jason Waterbury, currently partic· in his second year with the is gathering information on intercollegiate play. Special to the B~acon Staff Writer y great athl m around th1 red to compete t here in WilkesNearly 150 of tl lchair racers pa y in the Seven. ied Services Inter wn as the "River racers representi en countries and, of a purse worth "Now that the fll an international fl petition has real! · I be interesting to ete can recapture ·verside Rumble" "d Kelly Martin, ra, One racer, Migu, ident of Wilkes-B, only racer in the f opportunity to tra e on a daily basi racers have only c en seen the sights c e prior to this wo pionship event. The race spannec ilkes-Barre and staJ front of the Stark L nter. The majority , k place on the nort ket Street Bridge . sprint that encon tire length of Kirby ket Street Bridge. Each racer, in om other, is considered dicapped. The ract plegic, having no :wer trunk or legs, or driplegic, having n r trunk and lower Some of the �7 t n ~ain on a PAT was -2-33, Wi ally they nother one of ys as he hit :son a 28-y just 1:20 r •· The Diltz Id he Colonels w by two, 42 ma then bled '.r usaders capi )us Wilkes pe ilace during k n the game. ommitted nine llat cost them >ffense was ag ; week, but ma just came a 1e to their tre mtput and th · a team. the Colonels · ' night at Farl University of .e on the Jersey is 7:30 p.m. ;raduated, 1tinue this el," Jarzyk ;is of the ,pefully r 1tercollegi Beacon, September 24, 1998 Page 11 umble rides by campus That's What I say undreds participate in international event with SCOTT VEITH Many great athletes and spo~ from around the world red to compete this weekend here in Wilkes-Barre. Nearly 150 of the worlds top !chair racers participated y in the Seventh Annual itd Services International JOk elchair Race, commonly wn as the "Riverside Rumble." racers represented 25 states en countries and competed for or a purse worth $45,000. "Now that the race has taken an international flair, petition has really heated up. It · 1be interesting to see if a U.S. ete can recapture the title as ·verside Rumble" champion,,, said Kelly Martin, race director. One racer, Miguel Such , is a iesident of Wilkes-Barre and was die only racer in the field that had lbe opportunity to train on the 10k course on a daily basis. Many of die racers have only competed on Ibis course in previous "Riverside ble" events. Most have never even seen the sights of WilkesBarre prior to this world ~pionship event. The race spanned the streets of Wilkes-Barre and started directly in front of the Stark Learning Center. The majority of the race klOlc place on the north side of the Market Street Bridge including a final sprint that encompassed the aitire length of Kirby Park and the Market Street Bridge. Each racer, in one way or 11other, is considered physically bandicapped. The racers are either Jm3Plegic, having no use of their lower trunk or legs, or CJ!adriplegic, having no use of their 1'll)Cr trunk and lower body. However, these racers are capable athletes. Their training is just as intense as competitive runners for the same distance. Some racers feel they work harder than any other athletes. Jesse Walsh, 13, from Hunnington, New York, said, "I do five miles ... everyday. But I do other things too." Walsh has trained with a coach for over a year and this year's rumble was his first race. Ben Harder, 18, part of a group of eight from the University of Illinois, also explained his training. "We're in the weight room, and we also go on the track and the road, for speed and distance," said Harder. The group Harder came with included former world record holders in the 100, 200 and 400 meter wheelchair races. As the event becomes increasingly popular locally and worldwide, the community has become more supportive. Over 900 volunteers helped prepare the race, direct traffic and perform other tasks that could not be accomplished without the help of the local community. "We've had increased involvement from every angle: churches, schools, business and individuals. "[Our mission] is to focus awareness athletes with disabilities, as well as provide a safe way for them to compete," said Martin. Based on the number of volunteers, this mission has accomplished its goal. Nine hundred people donated their Sunday morning to the race and were put to work controlling traffic or cheering on the racers. "Allied Services puts on a great weekend. It is one of the only wheelchair races in the country. There is good volunteers, good accommodations, and great prize money. We're really well taken care of," explained a racing veteran with the Illinois group. Jennifer Howitt, 16, from California, agreed, "This is my favorite race. It is well organized, its a nice course and the whole day is fun." The volunteers also felt that the experience was special. "It was neat to be a part of such a big community event," said Angela Collins, a Wilkes junior and one of a number of Wilkes students who volunteered. "It was nice to know that we were appreciated, and it made for a fun morning for everyone." Last weekends race will be featured in a half-hour special Friday,-September-25, at 10:30 p.m. on FOX TV, as well as on ESPN at a time and date that has yet to be announced. Catch the Wilkes football ' feamlive on 90.-.7, 'WC:LH . · : this Friday-, ·n,ight agairi~t . FDU-Macdison., ' g ~c re over ado k, Pennsylv that have ro ams. Jarzy the Wilkes 1r hope that :ams and · 1ition," sai vo years o g by sever roller hoc ,an.t, is c obtaining page.I currently p d year wi informatio 1te play. Some of the worlds finest wheelchair racers roll past the Stark Learning Center as fans and supporters cheer them on to the finish line. ~' In a promotional event familiar to both regional businesses and sports memorabilia collectors, a local businessman lures in a sports superstar to sign autographs and greet adoring fans. Then, as things are planned in his twisted business mind, this event attracts more people to their establishment and, for reasons only known to the business world, persuades them to purchase merchandise that they could otherwise live without. Most sports fans completely disregard the company or establishment that is sponsoring the public appearance and head straight for the face they have seen on their beloved television time and time again. This is the exact event that Champion Fordland is participating in this week at Lackawanna County Stadium. They are bringing in NASCAR superstars Jeremy Mayfield, Dale Jarrett and Rusty Wallace to meet, greet and socialize with the NASCAR friendly population of Northeastern Pennsylvania. As avid sports fans and memorabilia collectors, a friend and I attended the appearance of the least recognizable of the three stars, Jeremy Mayfield. Although we'd both been through the routine of standing on line for an autograph and a picture with popular athletes, I believe a first time visitor to these bizarre extravaganzas would be completely lost. If the sight of 1000 autograph hungry NASCAR fans doesn't scare the newcomers away, a 20 minute wait in a line full of · conversations about transmissions and drunken motorhome trips to the far reaches of the NASCAR world would definitely present an intimidating situation. The two of us found ourselves in the heart of a line that included droves of diehard race fans, dozens of shirts featuring the mcsl ;,opul::1 1· NASCAR personalities, hundreds of hats with gasoline advertisements embossed on them, a handtul of lawn chairs with numbers on them to show loyalty to favorite drivers and at least 50 overworked and underpaid white men that have seen neither a razor nor a dentist in my lifetime. As if this were not enough, the line was also infested with autograph hounds that were there for the sole purpose of obtaining a recognizable figure's autograph, only to find the highest bidder for this item. The average autograph collector that waits in this line is familiar with a math to which most sport fans have not yet been introduced. He somehow calculates the 20 dollars he spent on an authentic diecast replica of the drivers car he purchased to get autographed, the 20 miles he drove to the stadium, the 20 minutes he waited on line, the 20 people he pissed off with his stupid comments while waiting on line, _the 20 miles he drove back from the stadium, and the 20 people who told him to go to hell when he tried to sell them the autographed car to be equal to the 30 dollars that some poor soul actually paid him for the car. Little does he know that the buyer was really paying to get the annoying autograph "salesman" out of his face. The three obvious possibilities that could take place during this transaction are, 1.) the time, money, and traveling expenses that went into the whole excursion is actually worth no more than 30 dollars, 2.) the individual feels privileged to have had the opportunity to meet a NASCAR superstar, and the time and money is just part of the price to pay for meeting such an individual, or 3.) he's a moron, and he needs a new hobby, a new life, and a mental examination. Two of the sporting world's most intimidating and peculiar groups, NASCAR fans and autograph fans, should never be in the same place at the same time. And, for no reason and under no circumstance should a NASCAR fan and an autograph collector be the same person. This combination could lead to permanent ex-communication from the human race. Contrary to the picture you've conjured up in your mind, and what appears to be popular belief, people do exist that enjoy NASCAR, collect autographs, and actually lead respectable lives. Although these . people are few and far between, they are out there, and I am one of them. As long as the interest in these two subjects grows no larger than a simple hobby or a relaxing Sunday afternoon event with a few friends, the fan/collector is safe. If, for some reason, the individuals interest in the two subjects grows into an infatuation, the individual should know that their life will soon transpire into an unfamiliar existence that includes mass quantities of alcohol, countless hours of waiting in line, and no more visits to the dentist or barber. �The Beacon, September 24, 1 Sports Page 12 Coach Vrabel's girls set to improv By MATT REITNOUR Beacon Staff Writer The Wilkes University Lady Colonel soccer team has a 2-5 record overall; 0-2 in the Middle American Conference Freedom League. Also, 12 of the 19 players on their roster are either freshmen or sophomores. On paper, this may not seem impressive but, as sports fans know, soccer is played on fields, not paper. Granted the club has only won twice in this young season and hopes were high for fifth year coach Kevin Vrabel and his players. Vrabel is ready for the winning streak to begin. "The way • we lose, this team is going to explode," said Vrabel. The way the blue and gold have been losing does not equate to easy pills for Vrabel to swallow. In all five of the teams' losses so far, the deficit has only been by one goal each game. On September 19 the Lady Colonels dropped a tough 1-0 game to Middle Atlantic Conference Freedom League power Drew University. On September 22, Wilkes allowed Susquehanna back in the game after taking a two goal lead and lost 3-2. Losing games like this could ruin a teams desire to play, but Vrabel said his club is hungry for a win and their attitudes will be rewarded soon. "This season the girls show up and expect to win games. That attitude is great and we will not end this season with a losing record," said Vrabel. Some of the young Lady Colonels that have helped the club toward a winning record is freshman Larissa Giza, who leads the club with five goals so far and 11 total points. Jillian Klicka has seven points while Division I transfer Kim Vance has been leading the team at sweeper, a new position for her. In fact Vrabel has changed some of the clubs formations and has people out of positions, but effort on the field makes up for perceived inexperience. While the roster is filled with underclassmen, Vrabel said his club can play soccer. Although the athletes that have been performing for Vrabel are underclassmen, they have impressed the coach. "We have a lot of freshmen and sophomores playing, but they play like juniors and seniors," said Vrabel. ''They play hard and defensively has been sophomore Donna Rothrock in goal. After an impressive performance in the 1-0 loss to Drew University on Saturday, look for Darby Wolfe to take the reigns in goal. This will allow for Rothrock to get out and run the field, where last year she scored six goals and one assist. After seven games last season, the Lady Colonel Kicks L2dy Colonels The team has suffered five were 0-7 losses by a single goal. These five losses set a school record. Vrabel is overall and had been also very pleased .with his teams outscored by a goals for/goals against statistics. margin of20 Wilkes has allowed 11 goals while goals. scoring 11 goals themselves. Helping the team out experienced, and there is a total tribute to the club on the field." The 2-5 record of the Lady Colonels "doesn't bother the squad all that much" said Vrabel. The team uses the acronym NATO or Not Attached To Outcome. Vrabel said his club follows • this motto and they know that if they do things right over the next 11 games, they can very easily finish 13-5. They get the chance to get the ball rolling the right way on September 24 hosting a good Eastern College team from the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference. Then, they return to their Freedom League grind with a road game versus Lycoming College on September 26. "We are extremely positive," said Vrabel. "A record of 2-5 has never looked so good." Although their record indicates differently, this team is ready to compete for a possible league or conference championship. Lady Colonel senior Christine Caro defends her territory against Drew . . Womens tennis drops two straigh By GREG COLLINS Beacon Staff Writer The Wilkes tennis team lost two matches to Middle Atlantic Conference opponents this week, falling 8-1 to King's on Saturday and 9-0 to Albright on Tuesday. Saturday's match against downtown rival -!Gng's looked difficult before it even started. The Monarchs won last year's meeting 8-0 and came into the match with a three game winning streak. However, the Lady Colonels managed to show some of their potential that the team is excited about and kept a few of the individual matches close. On family day at Ralston Field, top-seeded Colonel, Vildana Harba, played hard but committed a number of unforced errors. Kristen Marchak, the King's oneseed, took advantage of Harba' s mistakes and played consistently on her way to a 6-2, 6-3 win. Also in singles play, the twoseed, Jozica Vodlan, fell to the Lady Monarchs' Carolyn Lambert in straight sets, 6-2, 6-2. On the third court, King's Carmel Kalvzavich defeated Lori DeMarco, 6-0, 6-1. Wilkes' number four player, Amee Mehta, played through an ankle injury, losing to her opponent 6-1, 6-0. Lady Colonels Cathy Donlin and Angie Cardoso also dropped their singles matches in straight sets. Wilkes picked up its lone win of the match in doubles, by default, Despite the scoreboard reading, the · Lady Colonels had many bright spots in the match. "King's was a tough team," said head coach Bill V.an Der Sluys, after agreeing that the team showed signs of improvement. The match on Tuesday was a different story, as the Lady Colonels traveled to Reading to take on Albright, which seemed to be a winnable match. Albright entered the contest with a 1-5 record, but only three players made the trip for the Lady Colonels, forcing them to forfeit five matches automatically. Lacking any enthusiasm with the team match already decided, the Lady Colonels fell 9-0. As for the reason only three players attended the match, Van Der Sluys said, "It was a mixture of injuries [and] exams." A more complete lineup is expected for this week's matches as they take on Fairleigh Dickinson University-Madison on Saturday and Scranton next Tuesday, all at Ralston Field. The Lady Colonels continue their season this afternoon against Lebanon Valley College at Ralst Field. The team plays six more regular season games in their fall schedule. Five of these games take place at the Ralston Field. Be sure to catch the team in action before the season concludes. ·Following these games, the Lady Colonels hope to participare the MAC championship meets Iha take place between October 17 aoo October 24. September 24 September 25 September 26 September 28 September 29 September 30 *Tennis @ Lebanon Valley 4:00 p.m. *Football @ FDUMadison 7:30 p.m. *Women's Soccer vs. Eastern 4:00 p.m. *Field Hockey vs. FDU-Madison 1:00 p.m. *Tennis vs. FDUMadison 1:00 p.m. *Women's Soccer @ Lycoming 12:00 p.m. *Field Hockey @ Bloomsburg 4:00 p.m. *Volleyball @ Allentown 7:00 p.m. *Tennis vs. Scranton 3:30 p.m. ... . *Men's Soccer vs.FDUMadison 4:00 p.m. ar Reporter Review opes II � 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 1998 September 24th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1998 September 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/5136347196f8026cc63b1234f4ba7c45.pdf bce38c94ab75428f3e9dd7e242701be3 PDF Text Text THE BEACON Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18766 October 1, 1998 Volume 51 Number 3 Learning in life's classroom abroad, s inside ..: Page 2 t success... Page8 gh >lonels conf lftemoon a 0 :ollege at R ~s six more mes in thei these gam m Field. B in action des. ise games, the pe to particip nshipmeets ~ October 17 WILKES-BARRE - Four Wilkes University students spent the summer putting their textbook knowledge to work in the real world, through internships with a number of prestigious organizations throughout the United States. Melany Kalmanowicz, senior, materials engineering major, Forty Fort, Pa., was selected for the Langley Aerospace Research Summer Scholars program with NASA in Hampton, Virginia. She was one of only 125 perspective interns selected nationally for this program. While on base at Langley, Kalmanowicz worked with a senior engineer mentor to develop electrically-conducting, thermallyinsulating, wind tunnel test models. ''That was one of my easier assignments," said Kalmanowicz, who plans to attend graduate school for biomedical engineering at either Boston University or Johns Hopkins University, · Baltimore, Md. "Working on base and being a part of something as massive as the NASA program was just amazing," Kalmanowicz said. Photo courtesy of University Relatio~s Summer interns gain valuable experience. Kalmanowicz's collegiate honors include induction into Sigma Pi Sigma National Physics Honor Society, recipient of the Wilkes Presidential Scholarship, named to the dean's list, member of the Society of Women Engineers, member of the East Coast Athletic Conference All Academic Team and captain of the women's field hockey team. Christine Tondrick, Larksville, Pa., entered the political arena through an internship with democratic Governor, Lincoln Almond of Rhode Island. She worked in the state house in Providence keeping a video clip file along with coordinating and attending press conferences and bill signings with the governor. "Seeing these events, the bill signings and the press conferences, from start to finish was exciting. I was able to be a part of the political process and see it in action," said Tondrick. Tondrick graduated cum laude from Wilkes in May 1998 with a bachelor of arts degree in communications. She is currently student teaching at Dodson and Flood Elementary Schools, WilkesBarre, and will receive her elementary education teaching certification from Wilkes in January, 1999. She is also fielding job . offers from the governor's office and the state department in Rhode Island. Lara Lukesh, an English and communications major, interned for Arnold Public Relations, Boston, Mass., a division of Arnold Communications and the largest advertising agency in New England. Lukesh worked with their client, Fleet Financial Group, · Inc., Moosic, Pa., to promote See INTERNS page three Now playing on Residence Life Cinema... By JENNIFER KLAIPS bbe, Rine named aeon Athletes of e Month ... Page 11 Index ar ngReporter eReview opes all pg.3 pg. 3 pg.4 pg.5 pg.6 pg.8 pg.9 pg.9 pg.IO pg. 11 Beacon Staff Writer Looking for something different to do on week nights? Residence Life Cinema has provided an answer to that question through a new means of entertainment. Residence Life Cinema is a company that owns videos and sends them out to colleges. The entertainment they provide consists of videotapes of movies, accompanied with program guides. The program guides explain the emotional problems and social issues depicted in the movies. They are meant to offer educational value, as well as entertainment. The residence life office at Wilkes was offered a free fourweek trial from Residence Life Cinema. "They (Residence Life Cinema) approached us. We thought we'd give it a shot since we had the capability to," said Gretchen Yeager, assistant director, residence life. Carl Brigido, telecommunications department, is responsible for transmitting these tapes over the airways. Through the campus television . station students can see these movies on channel 67. "He's (Brigfdo) been a big help with the technical end of things," said Yeager. The movies, which began airing on September 21, are scheduled to run Monday thro ugh Friday evenings at 7 p.m., until October 16. Each of the eleven movies will be played once, followed by a rotation, allowing most movies to air twice. "We've gotten some positive feedback so far, but it's early to tell," explained Yeager. Jru:red Max, a resident assistant, Evans·Hall, believes Residence Life Cinema is a good idea. ''This is a great opportunity for students to conveniently see movies in the limited hours of college life," said Max. Nathan R. Lipton, resident assistant, Fortinsky 229, sees positive, as well as negative results. "I think it's a wonderful idea, but it needs to be thought out a little bit better in terms of when the movies are shown. "It has good intentions because it puts something new on TV for the students, but it might cause students to be distracted from their work," said Lipton. Many students have mixed views on the movies, such as the times shown and the selection available. The students' responses will have an effect on whether or not Residence Life Cinema will be available in the future. "We're waiting to see how it goes and how students react to it," said Yeager. Movie Schedule: Oct. 1- "The Black Cauldron" Oct. 2- "Good Will Hunting" Oct. 5 - "Desperate Measures" Oct. 6 - "Dangerous Minds" Oct. 7 - "Forrest Gump" Oct. 8 - "Billy Madison" Oct. 9 - "When a Man Loves a Woman" Oct. 12 - "Good Will Hunting" Oct.13 - "U. S. Marshalls" Oct. 14 - "As Good as it Gets" Oct. 15 - "Hard Rain" Oct. 16 - "The Black Cauldron " �Page2 News ty's nursi Let's celebrate diversity WILKES-BARRE--Wilkes University's Multicultural Student Coalition (MSC) will commemorate Multicultural Awareness Week, October4-10, with a series of educational and recreational activities designed to celebrate diversity both on campus and within the community. Wilkes student Harris Ahmad will present a speech entitled, "An Introduction to Islam," on Monday, October 5, at 5 p.m. in room 107 of the Classroom/Office Building (COB), South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre. Dr. James Merryman, direc~or, international studies and chairman/associate professor sociology and anthropology at Wilkes, will share his accounts of recent trips to Saudi Arabia and Africa in room 107 of COB on Tuesday, October 6, at 11 a.m. Fleet Pennsylvania . Services, Moosic, Pa., a subsidiary of the Fleet Financial Group, is sponsoring "Intervention Theater" on Tuesday, October 6, at 7 p.m., at the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts. The Metamorphosis Performing Company, Lewisburg, Pa., will perform "Strange Like Me," a 90-minute interactive play that encourages an open dialogue between the audience and the actors on such topics as sexual boundaries, peer acceptance, alcohol consumption and diversity. On Wednesday, October 7, at- 3:30 p.m., the MSC will lead · a "Roundtable on Inclusion" discussion, where community and campus members are welcome to discuss issues of inclusion relating to the Wilkes campus. The MSC will sponsor a "Charity Shoot-Out" at 7 p.m. on Thursday evening in the Henry Gymnasium of the Arnaud C. Marts Sports and Conference Center. Students will "shoot hoops," with proceeds benefiting a local charity. .Symposium has ''Great Expectations Wilkes University and King's College will co-sponsor a "Fall Dance Party," Friday, October 9 from 10 p.m.-1 a.m., in Rumours, admission is $3. · "Multicultural Awareness Week is a wonderful Wilkes tradition that gives our campus community the opportunity to enjoy and celebrate the differences among us and the options that such diversity offers. "It also helps connect our students to the community outside of school, since so many local individuals attend the events," said Gina Morrison, coordinator, multicultural affairs, at Wilkes. Plans are currently underway for the second annual International Fashion Show on Saturday, October 24, at 8 p.m. in the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts. The MSC welcomes models, talent and ethnic outfits from the community. For more information, contact the MSC at 408-4731. WILKES-BARRE--Wilkes University students who are interested in spending a semester, a year or a summer studying in a foreign country are invited to explore the programs available through the study abroad office. All study abroad applicants are also able to apply for the Peking Chef Scholarship for International Understanding. The scholarship, in the sum of $650, is awarded yearly to a student, Pennsylvania residents receive first preference, who meets the following criteria: • participation in an academic study abroad program for a summer, a semester or a year (all other applications for the scholarship will be considered on an individual, and on the availability of funds, basis); • 2.5 GPA or higher; • submission of a thoughtful essay, about 500 words, on the benefits the applicant hopes to derive from the study abroad experience. This is due to the study abroad coordinator by October 31 and/or March 31, for committee review; • proof of acceptance into a study abroad program by the specified due date. Essays of applicants who meet the above stated criteria will be evaluated by a faculty committee and the finalist is chosen on the basis of the student's expressed need and the most effective use of the study abroad grant. Students who wish to use financial aid to help meet the educational costs associated with study abroad should meet with the director of financial aid to review applicable procedure. All recipients of the Peking Chef Scholarship for International Understanding are recognized at the annual Student Awards Ceremony following their study abroad experience. In addition to the above grant, the Institute of International Education, through the National Security Education Program (NSEP), provides study and Society Reconsidered," lasts from 9: 30-11: 30 a.m., By LARA LUKESH Beacon Staf/Writer Hey all you "Great Expectations·· lovers, here's your chance to see some truly academic work at its finest. The third annual Dickens Symposium will be held on campus October 2 through 4. Academic scholars from around the world will attend this three day conference to present papers and other related Dickens material. This is the first international conference hosted by Wilkes University. "The purpose of this symposium is to exchange ideas on current readings of Dickens, for intellectual stimulation, not to mention good cheer and good food," said Dr. Robert Heaman, associate professor, English and secretary/treasurer, Dickens Society. The first session, "Narrative Strategy in Bleak House," begins Friday, October 2 with registration from 1-2:50 p.m. and the moderator begins promptly at 3 p.m. A reception will be held from 5-6:30 p.m. at the Sordoni Art Gallery following the session. Saturday's session "Dickens Traveling far far away abroad scholarships for U.S. undergraduate students. Under the program, scholarship assistance will be available for overseas study in regions of the world outside of Western Europe and Canada. 2:45 p.m. and a final eveni111 session from 3-5 p.m . enli "Directions in Research and Scholarship in Dickens." The day's presenters are from the University of Sou California, the Universi1yol Kent, University of Arnhers1 Mass., Northwestern Unive Cornell University, as well as The Queen's Universily of Belfast. The final session will be held on Sunday from 10 a.m. 12 p.m., "Dickens, Performance, and lllus1ra1ion. Presenters at this session are from Illinois University, S · Anselm College and National University of Uruguay, Soum America. All students are encou and welcome to attend. S1u volunteers are needed to help with registration and other tasks. Any students interes1ed more information and/or volunteering should conlacl Robert Heaman at Ext. 4533. The NSEP scholarship awards are for a minimum of • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • , t • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •·• • • • • • • • • • • • • • one academic term; however, sophomores and upper class students are encouraged to : I) ~ • T :~::~~~~:.t ionsforafull : 12 U 6 I ~0 '1l(O..- ~ama~ '1llla '3 IT1I :3 • : • -.• nee 00g programs throughout the • • N ~ 47" f)f 111.J s: f"IIII•■ L • • l:'\'el"'Y Mf)nda'Y 11111.Jl.nh~ tt S 1-nnvA_-R1»tS-- ~~ ...... N~~ 1 l '1 lj, Cd FIRSTDanceTI~-~PPEARANCEListen \-{~-A ,u JU to I)..,. n I.. A 1\A n ~ U,11"'(, r, j,U,-V., ~ 'I' Sounds of the 6f1s to 90's s And lerate pre the maste eduction irement: study by year. progran ·ze the< e len! ompleti ed er f credits ical pract based ur well as , a nativt ed as ti Pennsy · on. nerated n d coordi1 the local ng for a rtising a, unicat like Fle{ T stud~~:~:~:::,:::.:ev" :•~l-. ~ ~:;.; t1:Jv1v~ l especially encouraged to apply. The study abroad office has a library of brochures, catalogues and flyers providing general information on study abroad opportunities and anew1 istered 1 s degree by-pas degree egree (I a career .,. , 'tr .,le" Put us ai yt?Ur -i~ Wed. Oct.7th checkJj.S' Vn..-noke w1"th Ul'lvneoft: AM,.,.. """✓ world. : For further information, please contact Dr. Walter : f"IIIIIIC !I, • • "-7 .,... 1' ""." JJWr ff♦ • W. t.QQ nt fl:QQ Karpinich, coordinator, study • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • · • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ;, • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ti abroaa, at Ext. 4524, or stop by room 204 in the Classroom/ Office Buildi.ng. is curre1 eBeaa 's list, K2 ucation I �NEWS Police blotter... oving right along th lti ion session, " en Revisited" and a finale om 3-5 p.m. ~s in Research ip in Dickens. lay's presente Jniversity of S 1, the Uni versil versity of 1rthwestem U inal session wi mday from IO Dickens, ice, and Ill us at this session >is University, ·1y•s nursing department un a new program t1iat registered nurses with an te's degree or a nursing 10 by-pass the 's degree and earn a sdegree (R.N.-M.S.) in · of a career in advanced nursing. 1be new R.N.-M.S. program lerale progress in g lhe master's goal reduction of bachelor ic year. F.acb program is planned to · ualize the components · . The length of time for completion is affected ·or earned credits and the ler. Oinical practice will be ged based upon career , as well as professional tudents interes mation and/or 1g should con lIIlan at Ext. 4 • • • •••• •• •••• ()• s la [ffi V\JCE f-0. to ide11, > 90's Put ~ vne IP, ,:QQ "' " and personal goals. Each student will meet program requirements. These requirements include prerequisite and core courses and the students will gain advanced placement using the Pennsylvania Articulation Plan for Nursing Education. Should a student decide not to pursue the master's degree, arrangements will be made to complete the requirements of the traditional bachelor's degree. Most courses will be offered on campus, but distance learning with courses offered away from campus will be considered to respond to professional community needs. For more information, contact Dr. Sharon Telban, director, master's program in nursing, (717) 408-4076 or the nursing department at Wilkes, (717) 408-4071. Here are some incidents that occurred right here in Wilkes-Barre: • Between September 19 and 26, 1998, criminal mischief occurred at an unknown time al 226 South Washington Street. An unknown person(s) slashed the soft top roof of the victim's 1993 Geo Tracker. • On September 24, 1998 into September 25, 1998, a theft occurred between 9 p.m. and 7:50 a.mat 1018 Scott Street. An unknown person(s) entered victim's 1990 Buick Century and removed a purse. • On September 25, 1998, a burglary occurred at an unknown time at 290 South Pennsylvania Avenue. An unknown person(s) gained entry to the above location and removed a PCK computer and a color printer. The stolen value was $2609. continued from page one ollege and Nali of Uruguay, ·ve. native of Forty ed as the Pennsylvania Aeet on. rated media:d coordinated media the local press and io stations. was the link between unity participants, the Fleet Financial Services ml Arnold Public g for a nationally.sing agency like unications and a 'ke Aeet Bank was a xperience. The were limitless," is currently a staff he Beacon, a member s list, Kappa Della Pi ucation Honor ma Tau Delta glish Honor Society es Women's • On September 25, 1998, a burglary occurred between 1:30 a.m. and 5:45 a.m. on 226 East Northampton Street. An unknown person(s) gained entry to above location and broke into a jukebox. An undetermined telecommunications major from Oradell, NJ., was chosen from a pool of 400 applicants to work as a production assistant for the National Basketball Association (NBA). Taylor's main focus\vas the show "Inside Stuff." He assisted producers by packaging video clips, obtaining player information and packaging player highlight shots. Taylor also had the opportunity to be part of the field crew production and covered three Women· s National Basketball Associatio'l (WNBA) games. His coverage of one game aired nationally. "I learned so many real world skills that I brought back to Wilkes that I can now teach to others." Working on a nationallytelevised show, I had a specific job to do and I was expected to do that job well," said Taylor. Taylor directs three programs at the Wilkes Shelburne television studio including "The Colonel's Edge," "Colonel's Comer" and "Wilkes Today." Taylor is a recipient of the Wilkes Achievement Scholarship and a member of the football team. Check out our website. http://wilkesl. wilkes.edul-beaconlindex.html Page3 amount of money was taken. location. • On September 26, 1998, a theft occurred between 12:01 a.m. and 1:58 p.m. at 406 Scott Street. An unknown person(s) removed a Pa. registration plate, XF71669, from the victim's, boat trailer. • On September 27, 1998, a theft occurred between 12 a.m. and 7 a.m. at Bennett Place. An unknown person(s) smashed the passenger side window on the victim's 1986 Volkswagon and removed approximately 100 compact discs and $5 in loose change. The stolen value was $1205. • On September 26, 1998 into September 27, 1998, criminal mischief occurred between 5:30 p.m. and 10:10 a.m. at 152 Matson Avenue. An unknown person(s) poured an unknown type liquid on victim's car damaging the paint and stripping. • On September 27, 1998 into September 28, 1998, criminal mischief occurred at an unknown time at North Pennsylvania Avenue and East Market Street. An unknown person(s) entered the victim's 1985 Plymouth Turismo and damaged the glove box and removed several spark plug wires. • On September 26, 1998 into September 27, 1998, a burglary occurred between 10:30 p.m. and 7:30 a.m. at 227 Stucker Avenue. An unknown person(s) entered the victim's residence and removed a purse containing approximately $100. • On September 29, 1998, criminal mischief occurred at 12:30 a.m. at 328 North Empire Street. An unknown person(s) threw a bicycle through the victim's sliding door window. • On September 26, 1998 into September 27, 1998, criminal mischief occurred between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. at 68 Gildersleeve Street. An unknown person(s) smashed a window at the above ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS: The Beacon is currently looking for writers to write about news related issues on campus. We are also looking for any newsworthy story ideas that pertain to the Wilkes community. If you are interested please call The Beacon office at Ext. 5903 or stop in for our general staff meeting on Tuesday at 11 :30 a.m. You can also e-mail us at: beacon@wilkesl.wilkes.edu r ' ''The Time of Your Life'' By ALYSSA KASLA V AGE Beacon News Editor The Wilkes Theater department will be performing "The Time of Your Life" this weekend at the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for · the Performing Arts. The play was originally performed in 1939 on Broadway in New York City. The original play cast Eddie Dowling as Joe and Gene Kelly as Harry. San Francisco is the setting for this performance. The era portrayed is the period between the Great Depression and World War II. "This play has some of the most interesting characters I have ever seen portrayed," said Rachel Bouman, junior, who plays the character Elsie. Adam Hill is the play' s director. "He has an amazing coaching style. I followed Adam to Wilkes from California. I was a psychology major I.. originally, but once I saw Adam's technique when he worked with my brother, I was won over," said Sean Bexton, senior, who plays the character Tom. The story is based on Joe, played by Robb Brown, who is searching for a reason to keep living. He feels that by helping others, he will therefore help himself. Joe does find a friend, champagne. The bubbles give it life, therefore, by drinking the champagne the bubbles will give life to Joe. The cast of "The Time of Your Life" has been rehearsing for approximately one month. The play, written by William Saroyan, will be performed on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and a matinee performance will be held on Sunday at 2 p.m. Cost of admission is $10 for the general public and $5 for senior citizens and students. .J ' LOOKING FOR SOME EXTRA SPENDING MONEY? Sherman Hills Apartments, 300 Parkview Circle, Wilkes-Barre, is accepting applications for our highly ffordable, centrally located 1 and 2 bedroom, fully carpeted, cable ready apartments. What makes them so affordable is that your rent won't exceed 30% of your income-guaranteed. Facilities include: central laundry areas, 24 hour emergency maintenance staff, offstreet parking, on a bus route, and just minutes from downtown WilkesBarre. Quick approval process. Call Dale, Tues. through Sat 8am-5pm. 823-5124. �The Beacon, October 1, 199! Page4 Letters to the Editor Letters to the editor guidelines: Letters should include your name and phone number. They should be no longer than 250 words and must be signed in order to be printed Letters will be printed in the order they are received and must be submitted by 10 a.m on the Tuesday prior to publication. Letters can be sent via electronic mail, intercampus mail or dropped off at The Beacon office. Under the table and thinking with Matthew Sowcik 'This week's article is about one of the most important organizations on campus. Although at times you may hear people say "Oh no your not one of them," or even say "it's too bad, it seems like we lost a good friend." The truth of the matter is these individuals deserve a sense of respect from all of us. These gentlemen and ladies who make up this organization are often the one's who, at times do a thankless job only to be repaid by having to miss or are just plainly uninformed about the many fun things college students do. Instead of being able to go out and celebrate a long hard week of schoolwork, they are in turn invited to deal with many different crisis' that may happen on campus. We all deal with these individuals and in one way or another, all of us have a great admiration for them. I realized in my two years here, being a Resident Assistant, RA, is an extremely difficult job that I believe very few people can handle and those who can have something special. So, this week I am writing to try and offer a little advice to two RA's in particular, but to the organization as a whole. No matter what people may tell you remember two things: First, remember these are the "best years of your life" and no responsibility or person can take that away from you. Secondly, the only one who can ever truly decide if you are doing a good job is yourself. Nobody is going to be there to yell if you decide not to deal with the student. So my point is to do the job for the reason you applied and because you are the best person for it. My other point, which was inspired by the Dave Matthew 's Band is whatever you do decide to do "eat, drink and be merry for tomorrow we die." - - - - ~ -- - ------ - ----1 want to end this by thanking the individuals in this organization for all they have done to better Wilkes, but more importantly for being the friends they are to so many of us. We have agencies that warn us of impending danger from hunicanes, earthquakes and other ''natural" disasters. Thousands of lives and billions of property damage dollars are saved each year by these warning systems. Ignoring these warnings can result in physical injury or even the loss of life. This penalty, however, may be much less severe than the penalty or consequences of ignoring the guidance and warnings in our creator's "Book of the LiviJ}g Word." Let us now consider one warning that has a very broad application potential and the possible penalty of one losing both the physical and spiritual life. It is found in Gal. 6:7 ''Do not be deceived! God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. The one who sows to please his sinful nature, from that nature will reap destruction; the one who sows to please the Spirit will, from the Spirit will reap eternal life." I will now apply this Scriptural warning and instruction guideline to four serious contributing causes of our plunge into almost total apostasy. A. Is a minister sowing to the Spirit when he does not warn his audience of the "wolves" in today's world such as commercial TV, radio, movies and many others that are "herding" many Christians through the wide gate to destruction. B. Is a minister sowing to the Spirit when he uses lies and deception to convince blind followers that they are "robbing God" if they do not give the church IO% of their income? Is he not more sinful than each of the "den of thieves" our Lord rebuked? For he is also contributing to the nullifying of the benefits of grace under the New Covenant. C. Is a minister sowing to the Spirit when he uses deception-which can only be of Satan, to convince his audience that Christmas and Easter are Christian holy days and that they should be observe or celebrate them as such? Can he claim to be a "preacher of righteousness" when Apostle P-aul instructed his pastoral student Timothy "to have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives tales?" D. Is a parent sowing in the Spirit when he trains a child iii the way he should IIQ1 go? An absurd question? Yes, but tens of millions of parents are blindly following the blind leaders in most of the churches today. They are making themselves and their children into victims in one of the most The Beacon is novv on the destructive snares that Satan ever devised-see our Lord• s warning in vveb. Check us out next. Mat. 15:13-"If a blind man leads a blind man, both will fall into a pit." Can I end this "hard message" with a message of hope? Yes, but <> • • , • •• • tirre ycu. re surfirg at : much Scripture study, meditation and prayer must precede and ~ \'\fu"P=:!:::.::--1..!j--- • • • accompany the journey to reach this blessing of hope. Across our ' • :9 {http://wilkesl.wilkes.edu/~beacon/index .h nation a modem "exodus" is occurring. True children of God are seeking an escape from the bondage of deep apostasy of many churches and are establishing home churches that exclude "hireling shepherds," tithing and other doctrines and practices not practiced in the FlfSt Church generation. Purity, love and Box 111, Wilkes University holiness are emphasized. The doctrines of the New Covenant Scriptures along with the Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18766 divine guidance of the Holy Spirit is totally sufficient for one to return (717)-408-5903 or 408-2962 to God's perfect way to being one of the wise virgins with ample oil in Fax (717)-408-5902 her lamp. 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TheBea<J In case you ·ch may shoe. be. In fact ma f, both male DOW; important f1 There are rr Jligbt, it is impo1 lelbal weapon, s1 Wilkes sect · also escort s after 6 p.rn. If yo more people. It is import~ Between night cl black of night. 'I lake advantage o Another saf, lransports studen for those of you 1 drive. It is better others. �Page5 >ctober 1, Are you scared of the dark? Aneditori~ Multicultural Awareness Week lo case you aren't aware of the crimes which have been occurring both on and off campus, here is some information end." :>frespec ation are 1aving to ! student :e kof e way or A week full ofinfo and options sponsored by the MSC · may shock you. It seems that living and studying on the Wilkes campus is not as safe as we, the students, would like it In fact many of us tend o take our safety and security for granted. It is important that everyone, students, faculty and , both male and female, take the proper precautions for personal safety. Many priority notifications have been issued, based on the break-ins, trespassing issues and muggings which have both on the Wilkes campus and in the neighbering_off-campus housing. Since the community has been notified, it is important for everyone to become aware . There are many different options available to secure safety on and off campus . When walking, anytime of the day or ~ it is important to be alert of your surroundings. It is also a good idea to carry mace, but remember it is considered a weapon, so when using it make sure you have read the instructions. Wilkes security also offers an escort service. Security will escort any Wilkes student to any location on campus. They also escort students to off campus residents up to approximately three blocks. The escort service is in effect everyday 6 p.m. If you are planning on walking to and from your house or class it is important that you walk in groups of three or people. It is important to be careful at all times, but especially when it is dark. n night classes, working and "going out" all of us are on the streets in the of night Toe escort service is offered as a convenience to Wilkes students, advantage of this safety program. Another safety program that is offered at Wilkes is "Safe Ride ." "Safe Ride" · sports students from local bars, by taxi , to their residence, free of charge. So, those of you who are of the legal age to consume alcohol, don ' tdrink and · e. It is better to utilize this service, than endanger your life and the lives of JS, Another important aspect of personal safety is keeping your doors and · ws locked in your residence. You should keep them locked while you are t and more importantly when you are home. Also, if you are a resident in one of on campus venues, do not prop your doors open. Because of the burglaries campus, it is better to be safe than sorry. Remember, safety does not pertain only to women, men are just as susceple IO crime as women. Everyone has to take the precautions necessary to ensure nal safety. Be safe, live long and everythin g will be just fine. "Introduction to . Islam'' Find out facts of this much misunderstood religion. A talk by Wilkes student Harris Ahmad. Monday, October 5, 5 p.m. in COJJ 107 SPRINGBREAK Cancun, Florida, Etc. Best Hotels, Parties, Prices._Book Early and Save!! Earn Money+ Free trips! Campus Reps/Organizations Wanted Inter-Campus Programs 1-800-327-6013 ''Reflections on Africa'' Dr. James Merryman, director, international studies, talks of his recent trip at the time of the bombing in Kenya. Tuesday, October 6,_11 a.m. in COB 107 METAMORPHOSIS Intervention Theatre presents ''Strange Like Me" an interactive performance on differences. Tuesday, October 6, 7 p.m. in the Dorothy Dickson Darte Theater "Roundtable Discussion" Feel left out? Want to be heard? Trying to figure things out? Come to the table as an equal and discuss issues of inclusion. Wednesday, October 7, 3:30p.m. in Marts 213 Women's Studies Student Group . ion sdays, wi :hool holi1exams apers are veekly orld Wide Meeting Date: Thursday, October 1 Time: 11:30 a.m. Place: Schiowitz Lounge Bring your creative and innovative ideas! \_ All interested students are invited to attend! Call 408-4526 for infonnation. ~ ~ ,, T .t' ~PRING BREAK 991 ... ,..~.....--..~t.v•.,.,---··~-- Cancun * Nassau * Jamaica-* Mazatlan * Acapulco * Bahamas Cruise * Florida * South Padre Travel Free and make lots of Cash ! Top reps are offered full-time staff jobs. Lowest price Guaranteed. Call now for details! www.classtravel.com 800/838-6411 �Page6 7 ~, ." Wilkes walks for local charities Thursday, October 1 •Senior information forms due to'Amnicola •Multicultural Student Coalition Meeting, Alumni House, 11 am. •Inter-Residence Hall Council, SUB basement, 11 am. •Programming Board Meeting, COB 106, 11:30 am. •Weight Management Group Meeting, Health Services Waiting Room, 12 p.m. •Student AIDS Awareness Meeting, COB 209, 12 p.m. •'The Time of Your Life," Center for Performing Arts, 8 p.m. . Friday, October 2 •'Tune of Your Life," Center for Peiforming Arts, 8 p.m. •'The Truman Show," SLC 101, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, October 3 . •Football fan bus to Lebanon Valley College, Marts Center, 10 am. •'Tune of Your Life," Center for Performing Arts, 8 p.m. Sunday, ·October 4 •'Tune of Your Life," Center for Performing Arts, 2 p.m. Monday,OctoberS •"Introduction to Islam," COB 107, 5 p.m. · Tuesday, October 6 •The Beacon, general meeting, The Beacon office, 11 am. •Off-Campus Council Meeting, SµB Basement, 11 am. •'. 'Reflections on Africa," COB 107, 11 am -Commuter Council Meeting, SUB Basement, 12:15 p.m. -Circle K Meeting, Alumni House, 5:30 p.m. •Metamorphosis, DDD theater, 7 p.m. •Amnicola Editor's Meeting, Chase Hall, 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 7 •Roundtable Discussion, Marts 213, 3:30 p.m. ·• 'Talk it Out," Alumni House, 5-6 p.m. •Student Government Meeting, Marts 214, 6:30 p.m. •Scripture Study, Alumni House, 6:30-7:30 p.m. •Martial Arts Club Meeting, Wrestling Room, 6:45 p.m. Study Abroad Fair Stark Leaming Center, lobby Talk with study abroad representatives! Thursday, October 8, 1998 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Learn about living and studying in a foreign country for a summer, a semester or a year. Internships for academic credit are also available. For more information contact . Dr. Karpinich, study abroad coordinator, Ext. 4524 By: GREG COLLINS Wilkes University students and faculty will be taking part in several walks · On Sunday, October 4, a few members of the Willces community will be participating in America's Walk for Diabetes. The walk begins at Grotto Pizza in Harvey's Lake at 9 am. Also, on October 4, students will be taking part in the Memory Walk for Alzheimer's at Kirby Park, in Wilkes-Barre, at lOa.m. Toe following Sunday, October 11, students and faculty will walk to fight hunger with the Crop Walk. The walk leaves from Kirby Park at I p.m. Mike.Figueirido, a-member of the Student Community Service Council(SCSC), said, "We have a number of people lined up to walk, but more would definitely be welcome." Toe SCSC also organizes many other volunteer services. Youth tutoring, Adopt-a-Grandparent and Habitat for Humanity are just some of the ongoing activities. Anyone who is interested in getting involved with the walks or other events should contact Mary Hession at extension 5904. to benefit charities over the next two weekends. olleen s~ lfon prior t not W3J by tJ celi H, Student Government Building for the future Upcoming Events and Announcements Freshmen Election Results: { · Fan Bus · President-Mark Gunkel Vice Pi;esident-Brandee Richardson Treasurer-Jaya Nem~ni Secretary-Puja Bhowmic~ RepresentativesAdam Araujo John Bosha Beth Danner Adeline Groblewski Brittany Richardson Kristin Yanish Trred of going out and partying every night? Stop down and visit Rumours for ~ nice relaxing evening. Open every Sunday-Thursday night 8-11 p.m. and now during club hours, Tuesday & Thurday 11 a.m.-1 p.m. ; I Saturday's football fan I I - ·1bus-for -Lebanon - . I : Vall~y-leav~; from the I Marts Center _at 10 a.m. I I It's FREE, come out and I ( support the Colonels!! J Alm , of Sh . edl ho mp ool j lions rewe ilke: uhai ·mng Homecoming Tickets!! Homecoming tickets are now on sale! Tickets on sale Monday-Friday 11 a.m.--1 p.m. in SLC lobby and 4:306:30 p.m. in the cafe. Last day to buy tickets is October 26. Tickets are $20 each. The dinner dance is Friday, October 30 at Genetti' s. Student government holds their meetings every Wednesday night@ 6:30-p.m. in Marts -214. The meetings are open to all students, feel free to attend or stop by the student government office located on the third floor of Conyngham Hall . Information compiled by Jeff Reichl �October I, ·vmg AFROTC Boot Camp -alks be f us spend our summers d at the oeach but e had surgery perfor and attend boot 1g at ght Colleen Pastewait, a Wilkes AFROTC student, ery perfonnecl on her foot tbs prior to attending boot uld 1g, 1g ther I,,'' ~- is not something d want to go d by the time you get a certain mental IO stay," Pastewait said. Accuding to Pastewait while canpyour day would begin a.m. and by the lime your peeled open someone was at you until you fell asleep "gilt task. In preparation for camp she was to do weight training, push-ups, situps and run as best she could with the nagging pain in her foot. Pastewait said the pain continued to bother her throughout camp, · especially during the 1.5 mile run that is a required test in the first few days of camp. Pastewaite flew through the test in 12 minutes and 30 seconds, which is strikingly better than the 14 minutes and 25 seconds allotted for the course. Pastewait also scored 437 points out of 500 on the overall physical fitness tests. This is a phenomenal score because most of the cadets barely break or come close to 400 points, while Pastewait surpassed that mark easily. For all of Pate wait' s efforts and hard work she was presented with two awards at t,he end of August. First, she was given the Athletic Award for ranking in the top 10% of all the 250 cadets that attended the camp. Secondly, she was presented with the superior performance award. To achieve this award a cadet must rank in the top 20% of the 250 participants in the categories of leadership, fitness, fellowship and the ability to handle stress. Pastewait also received the American Legion Award for scholarly excellence along with eight other prestigious awards last March. uccessful career pl~nning ts us tball fan >anon rom the 10 a.m. ~ out and lonelsl. .1 -- She also stated that you couldn't just walk into a four-week camp. This is an event that you must train for. Since Pastwait' s foot was operated on in May of '98, her training time was decreased to one month, which significantly decreased the usual amount of time a cadet would spend preparing for such a p _..,/" · 'ch, of Shavertown, Pa., dyjoined the 99% of her s who were successfully into employment or school within six months ptuation. K.-pinieh accepted the · of sales, marketing and · relations coordinator for Uon Brewery. "At Wilkes the opQgrtunity is if you have the motivation w on sale! -Friday r and 4:30fay to buy ts are $20 Friday, 1' s. in Marts . dent die willingness to work hard. "lbe various organizations, experience and ·cular activities Wilkes helps students develop a · pride and confidence in Ives," said Karpinich. Karpinich did just that, she motivated and willing enough Fl an internship with the Lion in her final semester at An excellent resource Wilkes is the career planning office. · office provides help for any t looking for a job. The planning should begin in first year of college. A t should take personal ibility for finding a career suits them and set to identify the skills needed. Then find the . extracurricular activities that will aid in the development of those skills. By planning a course of action, students can also arrange to work in the career field of choice over the summer or during breaks. An internship not only expands Photo courtesy of University Relations your mind but also reassures that Tania Karpinich, one of Wilkes you are in the University's successful graduates. right career field. Junior year, the decision whether graduate set these guidelines is to examine school or a career is for you their personal skills, interests and should be decided. values that each may wish to This year is for building develop. career skills. Students can do this An important course one can through many of the various enroll in is Education 150- Life/ workshops that are offered Career Planning. This will only through the career planning office help a student take a step in the at Wilkes. right direction toward his/her long Re-examine your career time career goal. choice and make sure your During the second year interests are compatible with the college students need to begin courses you took and the activities drawing together their first year you are involved in. exploration efforts to form You need to, if you have not tentative career plans. already, build a resume and begin A way stydents can direct the application process. themself in the right direction is Students find that fun learning conquers .boredom; young entrepreneurs bring life to tough subjects using videos FALLS CHURCH, Va.-Hundreds of thousands of students are looking for another way to battle boredom and conquer the urge to oversleep through their important classes, according to a 1998 survey conducted by ·the Higher Education Research Institute ·and the American Council on Education. A dynamic young company offers a learning solution for students for the 1998-99 school year by teaching high school and college level material on video, using humor and enthusiasm as the foundation to convey complex concepts. The e_xp~ding 48-title Standard Deviants video series breaks down subjects ranging from accounting to Spanish into an easy-to-understand format. ''These videos present material in a novel format, using the amazing power of laughter while maintaining the integrity and importance of the subject matter," says Cerebellum Co-President Chip Paucek. • Subjects like economics and organic chemistry, often dry in the classroom, come to life on the award-winning Standard Deviants series with offbeat skits, clever mnemonic devices and state-of-the-artgraphics. Personalties like Dr. Ruth Westheimer and Don Most (of" Happy Days" fame) also appear in the tapes and help make the material more approachable. Hundreds of educators nationwide recommend that their students use the Standard Deviants series for review or exam preparation and some show the videos in class. At $19.99, the two-hour videos are far cheaper than hiring a persona! tutor and are easier to squeeze into an already tight study schedule. The tapes have also won 15 Telly Awards (the non-broadcast equivalent of the Emmy) for Best Educational Video. " While reminiscing about college one night, a friend and I wondered how we could bottle all the great qualities of our favorite professors," Paucek said. Multimedia, and more specifically; "Videos were the obvious answer and we were stunned to find out that no one had done it before " Paucek said. · · The tapes are available at 3,000 retail outlets nationwide, including Follett College Stores and Barnes &Nobles College Stores and also popular chains like Borders Books & Music, Store of Knowledge and Hastings. This fall, Cerebellum will also be launching the No-Brainers, the first comprehensive, practical how-to video series for the mass market. Utilizing the same whimsical approach to teaching as its flagship series, No-Brainers subjects will include using the Internet, buying a new car, quick and easy cooking, dating with Dr. John Gray, and writing a resume, among many others. If you are interested in reviewing a copy of Cerebellum's videos, call (703) 848-0856. More information is also available at www.cerebellum.com. When that last year comes around you should have made a clear decision on what you want to do, graduate school or enter the work force . This is the year in which your life can make a drastic change. Revising and refining your final resume and completing the application process are key steps at this time. Improving your interviewing skills is key. By mid-year the interview process should begin and you should be well on your way . With Wilkes on your side and the excellent resources offered you too can be a part of that 99%, like Tania Karpinch. A year by year look at career planning Freshman- find a career . that suits you, set guidelines to meet this goal SQphomore- draw together efforts to fonn tentative pl~s Junior- graduate school or worl<:? Quild career skills Senior- have a clear decision, revise and complete your resume, complete the application process, refine interviewing skills, begin interview process �The Beacon, October 1, 1991 Page8 les Around Ca Roving Reporter What is your favorite pizza . place? MeganFrey"Januzzi's b ecause after a party it tastes good." Tara Gabard i- Comedy Night: A cracku p at R omo By JOYCE SORRENTINO Beacon Staff Writer The atmosphere at Runwurs this past Sunday night was one of laughter. A decent crowd showed up· for the comedy night which was sponsored by the programming board. Free pizza was also served for those who came to see the performances. The line-up of perfoll)1ers was well liked by the crowd. Each comedian did a thirty-minute routine and seemed to keep the interest of the audience throughout the evening. The icebreaker of the night was Hood.·Being the first performer of the evening has to be difficult but Wilkes University students gave him very positive feedback. He put on an excellent performance by using · various props and a lot of audience involvement. Next up was John Bizarre. Many students recognized him from being on "T7ie Tonight Show." His comedic style kept the audience laughing and involved . The final act of the evening was Spanky. He nas been seen on "The .Tenny McCarthy Show," "ER, " and the movie "High School High." His act included jokes based on everyday occurrences and a few jokes about King's College, which kept the crowd even more enthused. He even had some pro items of his which were on in purchasing these items w · also autographed. "I think it went well. AU students seemed to have a g Everyone stayed to talk with S In general, it seemed to go over with students," said Helen De vice president, publicity, programming board. All three comedians put on wonderful performances. They kept the crowd interested and involved. Everyone in R11111011ri night seemed to enjoy themseh throughout and the night was a success. D a te set for Annual World.fest-Flagstaff Fibn Festiv "Rodano' s because they have a great selection of food." Matt !,'Doc" Kuntz-"Rodano' s because its expensive but good." HOUSTON,TX--Dates have been set for the annual WorldFestAagstaff International Film Festival as November 13 thru 22. This exciting new Independent Film Festival will premiere 40 new US and foreign films and more than 60 shorts at the Wehrenberg Greentree III Theatres and Northern Arizona University, (NAU). More than 250 filmmakers are expected to attend from all over the world The ten-day competitive film festival will offer a series of six film and video production seminars that are open to tbe public. WorldFest-Aagstaff is the continuation of the sixth annual Autumn Charleston (SC) Film Fe~tival, which is moving its base of operations to Flagstaff at the invitation of the City of Flagstaff and the Flagstaff Film Society. It is produced by the 32-yearold WorldFest-Houston organiza- tion, which is the oldest film session. There are student and festival in the world operating under senior discounts for all tickets. the same continuous management, Series passes start at just $100 According to festival Chairman and top out at $500. J. Hunter Todd Flagstaff is an ideal WorldFest will be the city for an international film annual event in Flagstaff and ii festival, offering easy access via will greatly contribute to inc Amtrak, car and air, coupled with ing tourism and film producti the charm of the High Country. City . The future for the located in the heart of the largest WorldFest-Flagstaff is brigh1 Ponderosa Pine forest in North exciting" and we look forward America. the new challenge of a true WorldFest is a unique interna- - independent film festival in the tional film festival, as it premieres High Country, along "the M only new independent films and road" of Route 66. each film is personally introduced For the complete entry & by its director. attendance kit and poster, send All festival premieres, screenyour name and address to: . ings and seminars are open to the WorldFest-Aagstaff, PO public and series and single prices Box 56566, Houston, TX 77 are quite reasonable. Tickets are or call 713-965-9955 or fax 71 free for all Short Film screenings at 965-9960 or e-mail: NAU. Matinees are just $4 and worldfest@aol.com . evening premieres are $5.50. The seminars are $50 per on urban le! examples i1 p rocks in S4 the microw: aming .. ,f1 ugh the beg n the end ca hurry to fini: felt dizzy ju t expectany nglund, a.k.a ough he had: thing I noti1 eel sorry for · clusion, I ru classic. It is : Scott Garger- Philharmonic in search of new logo "Desi' s because with my limited budget it is the only thing I can afford." Steve McKenna"Domino' s because they have good crust." .b Derek Bleiler AVOCA, PA--The Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic is in search of a new logo that will reflect the orchestra's dedication to providing quality music to the community. The organization believes that a logo design contest open to anyone in the Scranton and Wilkes-Barre communities is the best opportunity to obtain an exci · memorable logo that will be appropriate for the Philharmonic well into the 21st century. Contest information has been sent to college art departments, area high schools, advertising agencies and graphic houses. The contest is ongoing with a final submission date of October 14. A committee will select the winner who will be announced at concerts on October 23 and 24. Entrants should keep in mind that the new logo will appear in all pnnt and television advertising and must re appropriate for use on stationary, business cards, brochures, program books and tickets. A color logo would be attractive and would be used in the full color design in many instances. However, it is important to remember for many uses the logo must also translate well into black and white or a single color atr reproduction purposes. The Northeastern Pennsylvania Philhru.monic is one of the few organizations that belongs to both Scranton Wilkes-Barre. It is a regional orchestra. The logo design should reflect the quality of the music and the pride the Philharmonic brings to the community it serves. The logo should stand the test of time; it should be classical, musical and uniquely Pennsylvania. The grand prize winner will receive a subscription, for two, to the 1998/1999 concert season, the publicity exposure merited by a winning design and the pride of having their work displayed at a conceit. The ten runners will receive two tickets to a classical concert of their choice. The contest is open to all ages. All submitted entries become the property of the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic. For more information and an entry fonn please call the Philharmonic office at 457-8301. Sponso1 �Page9 s les Entertainment fen had some is which were Student's w ,ing these ite raphed. Ilk it went well. iemed to have srayed to talk it seemed 1 nts," said H lent, publicit ing board. Critic's Corner with Dan Lavelle "Urban Legends" fellow movie viewers. Well, we're just about one month away oween. I thought it would be appropriate to go and see a horror do irefer a good scary movie once in a while, something so terrifying would make me jump out of my seat. The film which caught my was "Urban Legends." die film, a serial killer is terrorizing a college campus. The murders on urban legends. You know, the stories you used to tell at summer examples include, a killer hiding in the backseat of a car, how pop rocks in soda will make you explode and even trying to dry your 1ere are slu :ounts for al ;es start at j t at $500. !Fest will nt in Flags 1 contribute t and film p ture for the .flags taff i d we look illenge of .t film festi : complete en lat and poster, md address 10: Flagstaff, PO , Houston, TX )65-9955 or fax · e-mail: JI.com . rtising and r logo wou 11 toreme luction p to both S and the pri d be classi 1 >n, the pu . The ten submitted I an entry t in the microwave. It seemed like a good idea for a horror film, but it screaming .. .for my money back! Although the beginning and middle of the film seemed to have a nice when the end came around, things just fell apart. It felt like the writers In ahurry to finish the script and jumbled up the storyline in the I felt dizzy just watching it. lol't expect any big names in this film. The only person I knew was Englund, a.k.a "Freddy Kruger". Although he had a small part, he does have the potential to be a good .One thing I noticed is that he can only get parts in horror films. I can't hut feel sorry for the guy. laoonclusion, I am giving this film ONE STAR. Don't expect this to aclassic. It is mainly a teeny-bopper-slasher film with a very bad Avoid it as best as you can. [?~ □ ®~l? SLC 101 7:30 p.m. ~[b0@[M0[M@ if[}{)~ [F)[b~[M~if® WWDlf fW [M]~[Q)~[M]~ ~~[b[Q)~ Taurus (April 20 - May 20) This week is great for business deals. Working with others will open new doors of success for you. Gemini (May 21 - June 21) This is your week for hot-headed debates. Remember, you don't know as much as you think and things will ease by the start of the weekend. Cancer (June 22 - July 22) Get your mind back in the work mode. Your slacking off period is over and it is time to crack down on the important stuff. Leo (July 22 - Aitgust 22) Your week starts off kind of slow but by the end of the week you will have a surprise romance awaiting you, so be prepared. Virgo (August 23) - This is your week to relax at home. You have been running around for the past couple of weeks. Take time to slow life down . Libra (September 23 - October 23) Watch your spending this week. You need to start saving the bucks for something important that is not too far ahead. Scorpio (October 24 - November 21) Opportunities only knock once. Don' t think twice this week. Act on your instinct and don't hold back because you will miss out. Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21) Stay optimistic this week. Set goals for the weekend and you will be happy with what you accomplish. Capricorn (December 22 - January 19) Put others before yourself this week . They will repay you for your kindness. Aquarius (January 20- February 18) Others are watching you closely this week. Don't let the stress get you all worked up. Just be yourself and things will settle themselves. Pisce_s (February 19 - March 20) You're on a roll this week. Push yourself past your normal limits a.11d you will find that success comes easy. Aries (March 21 -April 19) You will find yourself going through all sorts of challenging situations this week . Don't worry. The overall outcome will be positive . Just sit tight and be patient. T.V. Ti,neout with Derek Bleiler Bad TV will rot your brain. Jerry Springer, Sally Jesse, Jenny Jones and Ricki Lake are just some of the talk shows that grace the air waves on today's televisions. Most of these shows are pointless and most of the time aren't even fun to watch, but there are always exceptions to the rule. Jenny Jones and Ricki Lake can just be put into the same category. These two talk shows always seem to end up having their show on the same topic, either overweight people, the popular, "I was a geek then, but baby look at me now!!" or my favorite, "Teen Makeover." No matter when I turn on either one of these programs it is one of these three subjects. By the way, the show is never ever any fun to watch. The best part of these two garbage shows is some stupid bands we never heard of out dancing the jig, just wasting even more show time. Sally Jesse is in a world by herself. Her show has been on the air for, I don't know, one hundred years and she always had those terrible glasses. Now Sally has a great knack for making people cry. Anytime I am flipping through the channels and I stop on the Sally Jesse show, there is always somebody crying. Her show is not as bad as the aforementioned programs, but it is still not fun to watch, in fact it is just painful to view. Jerry Springer is one of the most popular television shows at Wilkes University. All the fights and curse words make the show fun to watch and Springer at least has different topics every now and then. Now you do get the frequent, "You stole my man" or "I am really a man" but they are still funny. The thing about his show is if you've seen one, then you ' ve seen them all. Every show has a fight and hicks yelling at each other. At least it is better than freaky teenagers getting a stupid makeover. Now not every show is like the ones that I have talked about but most are. Oprah and Mo nte! are some of the different type of sh o ws that are out there; they often have famo us guests. So if you are sitting arou nd and have nothing to do, don't watch any of the talk shows out there. I am sure that you can find something else better on the boob tube. •. �Page 10 The Beacon, October 1, 1998 orts Football blows away Devils. Tennis falls again By ROBERT MORCOM, JR. Beacon Staff Writer Toe Wilkes University football team finally got the balanced scoring attack they were looking for this season. The Colonels were running and passing the ball all over the field against the Jersey Devils of Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU)-Madison . Senior quarterback Neil Rine threw for 291 yards and Mike Hankins had 72 yards on the ground as the Colonels defeated the Jersey Devils by a score of 26-14. Wilkes got on the board early in the first quarter as they capitalized on an FDU-Madison botched punt attempt. Hankins broke free on the first play of the drive after the turnover for a 13-yard touchdown scamper. Matt Diltz added the point after to give the Colonels an early 7-0 lead. Until midway through the second half, the game appeared to be evenly matched. Then Wilkes broke free for another score when Rine marched his team 7 5 yards down the field and threw a 33-yard strike to sophomore receiver Ryan · James for the touchdown. Diltz's extra point was good once more giving the Colonels a 14-0 lead. Wilkes would again add to their lead before the half, as they went on a six play, 80-yard scoring drive. Hankins started things off as he trampled over people for a tough 20-yard gain. Next, Rine would connect with junior wide receiver Jason Phillips on two consecutive passes for another score, putting the Colonels ahead by a score of 20-0. A bad snap on the extra point prevented the Colonels from expanding their lead. Wilkes would take the 20 point lead into halftime, but they wouldn't stop there. Wilkes came out of the lockerrooi:n, fired up and ready to do some more damage. They proved this by dominating the line of scrimmage in the thin:!_ quarter. To start the second half, Rine found James on a 40-yard pass play and then ended things by hitting James on a 16-yard scoring strike for his second of the game. Toe scoring drive went 10 plays for 87 yards. This marked the Colonels longest touchdown drive of the night. The team's attempt at a twopoint conversion failed, so the Colonels had a 26-0 third quarter lead. FDU-Madison then put together a pair of scoring drives late in the contest against the Wilkes reserves. FDU-Madison scored on a 15 play, 80-yard drive that ended with a two-yard run by Julio Carigga. Place kicker Rick Dwyer added the point after to give the Devils momentum. FDU-Madison added another score late in the fo.urth quarter ending the game 26-14 in favor of Wilkes. Wilkes' defense was lead by senior linebacker Chris Shannon, who ended the game with a gamehigh nine tackles. Wilkes turned the tables on their opponent this week, allowing FDU-Madison to only two-yards rushing the whole game. James was Rine's top target that evening as he hauled in four balls totaling 116 yards and two scores. Hankins, who has not put up the numbers that Colonel fans are used to seeing from the junior tailback in previous years, ended with 72 yards on only 17 carries. Wilkes will return to the gridiron on Saturday, September 3, when they travel to Lebanon Valley College for a rendezvous with the Flying Dutchmen. The game will begin at 1:30 p.m. Lady Colonels still improving By MATT REITNOUR Beacon Staff Writer Last week the Wilkes University Lady Colonels soccer team was all about winning their final 11 games of the season. This week, the focus is on winning the next nine. On September 24 the Lady Colonels exploded on the Eastern College Eagles and beat them 6-0. The Eagles came in 5-2 overall with both losses coming in overtime. Wilkes knows too well about tough losses. With their 3-6 overall record, all six losses have come by one goal. On September 26 the blue and gold suffered another one goal set back in a 3-2 loss to Lycoming College in an Middle American Conference Freedom League battle. But heads are still held high on coach Kevin Vrabel's squad. And the players know things are going to get better. "Coach was proud of us all because we all gave real good efforts," said junior Alyson Joralemon. Vrabel said his club has been playing extremely well at times. Mistakes that were made are quickly corrected to keep the team competitive on the field in every game. "We've done a good job at addressing issues during the game," said Vrabel. Changes are all around the Lady Colonel squad. Freshman Darby Wolfe is currently in the net for the squad and has done an outstanding job so far, with her goals against average at a minute 0.76. With Wolfe's move to the cage, sophomore Donna Rothrock has helped the team in the field as Vrabel thought she would. In just two games seeing significant field time Rothrock has also netted two goals and four assists for eight overall points. This has occurred in only five games as an attacker. Things are coming together for the Lady Colonels. Now they just need the wins to prove they are the quality soccer team that they would like to be viewed as. "We are still very positive. A few wins and we' ll be over the hump. That's all we really need now," said senior captain Laurie . Labbe. Wilkes will get a chance to get over that proverbial ''hump" on October 1 when the club plays host to Marywood at 4 p.m. Then Wilkes has two big Freedom League games with FDUMadison on October 3 and Delaware Valley College at home on October 6. Lady Colonel Kicks Wilkes is lead by freshman goal scorer Larissa Giza, who has hit the back of the net five times in her first nine collegiate games. The _Lady Colonels are just 1-2 at home so far, but have fared well on the road with a record of two wins and three losses. With the clubs offensive explosion last week, the Lady Colonels have now outscored opponents 19-14 so far. The squad hopes to continue this output for their final eight regular season games. Seni4 poin1 e gc the sq, th of S1 oughl n the te ed the 1 the sci Photo by Shawn Perrine Nicole Weiss serves up a winner against FDU-Madison at Ralston Field. By GREG COLLINS Beacon Staff Writer While the women's tennis team dropped three matches this week, the Lady Colonels began showing progress. Following a 9-0 loss to Lebanon Valley, Wilkes took a big step forward in Saturday's match versus FDU-Madison. The final score of 9-0 masked how close the match actually was. FDU-Madison took one, two, and three singles in straight sets. Wilkes' Jozica Vodlan, however, battled to a third set in her singles match. Her opponent, , Amanda Leiber, then hit a hot streak and took the match 6-2, 3-6, 6-2. Vodlan showed vast improvement from her previous matches, often placing her shots deep in the corners. "I was more aggressive. I played it point by point," Vodlan explained. In the remainder of the singles matches, Lori DeMarco lost 6-1 , 6-2 to FDU-Madison's Erin Murphy, while Cathy Donlin dropped her match to Jessica Beachemin 7-5, 6-3. Vildana Harba and Nicole Weiss took to the doubles court and used effective teamwork to set up shots for each other. However, they dropped the match 8-6. Vodlan and DeMan-o teamed up at number two doubles, losing the match 8-2. Their match was closer than the score showed, and so was the match at number three doubles. Amee Mehta and Angie Cardoso lost 8-1, but seven of their games went to deuce, and several of them went to deuce more than once. Wilkes followed the FDUMadison match with a match against Scranton on Tuesday. Due to a late start, the match WI suspended after the singles matches were finished with Scranton leading 6-0. Weiss stood out for the Colonels, fighting back from an early deficit to tie the match at one set a pie~. However Scranton's Colleen Natrass responded to Weiss' surge, winning the maid 6-4, 4-_6, 6-1. Mehta and Cardoso also played well for Wilkes before succumbing to injuries. The Lady Colonels will on Lycoming College this afternoon at Ralston Field. d receivers this season. 1ciency has e: on male At September. In the team' tember, Rim ing yards an downs. In the ColOI •CA~ 59 nortf J:/Jl �Beacon, October 1, 1998 ~r 1, 1998 Page 11 eacon Athletes of the Month That's what I say The Beacon Athletes of the Month is a decision-making process that has been implemented by this year's Beacon staff. adlletes considered for Athlete of the Month honor are recommended to the editorial staff by Beacon staff writers, editors, grapbers and correspondents. The ultimate decision of who earns the Athlete of the Month award is decided upon by Scott Veith, Beacon Sports Editor Ille Wilkes University sports information department. ~aurie~·Eabbe: Soccer Senior hooter needs six more points to reach century mark women's soccer team, has been atady contributor to the Lady ls this season. She has three goals and an assist ghthe squad's nine games in month of September. Although Labbe is not the top on the team this season, she earned the dubious distinction being the school's all-time leader goals, points and assists. Labbe's t point total for her career at 94. Three more goals will her the century mark. , Prior to this season, Labbe found herself tied for the lead in career goals with current Lady Colonels assistant coach Megan Haddad. Labbe has gone above and beyond the call of duty in the first half of the season by eclipsing all of the current career scoring marks. Other females athletes that were considered.for the Athlete of the Month for September include soccer players Donna Rothrock and Larissa Giza, field hockey standout Lisa Werkheiser and volleyball player Shanna Henninger. Photo by J.J . Fadden Laurie Labbe earned The Beacon female Athlete of the Month for September, 1998. eil Rine: F ootball nior slinger throws for 923 yards and 8 touchdowns in three games Neil Rine, a senior quarterback b" the Colonels football team has found receivers at an unprecedented Ille this season. This accuracy and ive teamwork each o ther. dropped the an and DeM ber two the match 8-2. s closer than nd so was the r three doubles. raand Angie , but seven of t to de uce, anct went to deuce wed the FDU · ith a match on Tuesday. the match ~e singles ished with 6-0. Weiss Colonels, early ~atch at one IScranton's es!'°ndedto ntng the ta and ed well for cumbing to ran l ~ onels will ge this m Field. efficiency has earned Rine The Btacon male Athlete of the Month b" September. In the team's three contests in September, Rine amassed 923 !IMing yards and eight IOUChdowns. In the Colonels opener, Rine lloke his own school record by lbrowing for 382 yards against the Widener Pioneers. Rine has overcome the arrival of an unfamiliar offensive coordinator, the departure of the school's all-time leading receiver for tight ends and the implementation of a brand new offense to throw touchdown passes to four different receivers. Three of Rine's touchdown catchers had never previously scored a touchdown as Colonels. Others receiving consideration for the male Athlete of the Month include football player Mark Hendry and soccer player Dave Reinert. Photo by J.J. Fadden Neil Rine earned The Beacon male Athlete of the Month for September, 1998. ·Catch the Wilkes University football team live on 90.7 ·WCLHthis Saturday again;s.t . anon Val,, ~ ', . --•·· . -~ ;;;: : f ' with SCOTT VEITH Nineteen hundred and ninety-eight has been ·the best year for baseball since Ted Williams and Joe DiMaggio put on hitting displays in 1941. Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa have excited so many people that baseball has received more attention this year than they have since the 1950' s. Still, the eyes of teenagers and college students of the male persuasion have been glued to the images spit out of their television sets by professional wrestlers. A Monday night stroll through any male dormitory on campus will earn an innocent u·aveler an earful of screams and cheers for overgrown actors pretending to be athletes. One could expect to hear terms such as "Degeneration-X" and "New World Order." These terms may mean absolutely nothing to the average passerby, but some loyal professional wrestling fans actually view these terms as symbols of loyalty. Although baseball has been respected as "America's favorite pastime" for over a century, the kind and thoughtful people at the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) and World Championship Wrestling (WCW) would beg to differ. Not only does the time slot that these two organizations have been granted to air their.quality programming compete with popular programs such as "Monday Night Football," and "Ally McBeal, " it beats them in the ratings. The people in Major League Baseball, in their wildest dreams, wouldn't even imagine competing with such programming. Many local broadcasting stations would not even consider airing their local team's game on Monday night. As a stranger to the professional wrestling scene since the death of "Andre the Giant," I ventured into this terribly intimidating world for a few minutes to see just what all the noise was all about. Armed with the knowledge of the recent death of my all-time personal favorite wrestler, "The Junkyard Dog," I proceed with caution when I entered this forbidden realm. I tiptoed through the halls of Wilkes University's finest dormitory (Pickering Hall) and I stumbled upon a grizzled old veteran wrestling fan who explained the "ins and outs" of his favorite pastime. The man, best known in his own regard as "Stolp" kindly took the time to explain the phenomenon we call professional wrestling. In his words, I found many tips and pointers that aided in the understanding of such a complex and entertaining business. Much to my chagrin, "Stolp" never referred to professional wrestling as a sport. Never before have I been so delighted as I was when I learned that this well-versed fanatic didn't mistake his favorite television characters for athletes. Although any viewer would clearly see that many of these professional wrestlers sport substantial athletic ability, these individuals are not athletes, and professional wrestling is not a sport. Some of the absent-minded viewers of these fiascoes have never even taken part in a serious game of wiffle ball and they wouldn't know a true athlete if they tripped over one. They to have the right to pass judgement on whomever they wish and they m_istake these buffoons for athletes. Much like Major League Baseball however, the businessmen involved in professional wrestling, including media mog ul Ted Turner, have created divisions and allegiances. Perhaps coincidentally, the expansion of Major League Baseball to a six division format was followed by division among the professional wrestling organizations. These people have gone even further with their divisions by creating divisions among their allegiances including somethi ng that is known as the Black and White division and the Black and Red Di vision. These two divisions are part of an allegiance known as "Nev. World Order" which is part of WCW. So, in actuality, professional ,\ restling is more complex (obviously), and possibly more entertain_ing than baseball. Wilkes sophomore Keith Bader said, "It's not like the old school wrestling. That stuff was too low budget. I know it' s all fake, but it's still cool." Bill Rowe, another Wilkes sophomore basically surruned up the whole scene of professional wrestling by saying, "It' s like a soap opera for guys." If the whole world of wrestling fans had similar attitudes to that of Rowe, the world would be a better place. Unfortunately, some people can't see the world of entertainment for what it really is and they insist on assuming that these people are actually athletes. �Page 12 The Beacon, October 1, 1998 Sports Men trounce Centaurs, get physical with Devils By JOHN MURPHY Beacon Staff Writer Last week, Phil Wingert, the head coach of the men's soccer team, stated that he felt the defense needed to help lower the number of goals allowed. The Colonels certainly showed their ability to do that this week. Wilkes traveled to Allentown for their second Middle Atlantic Conference Freedom League showdown. The Colonels went into this game feeling it was a must win situation. After taking an early lead, thanks to a goal by sophomore, Lucas Markelon. Wilkes' defense held off Allentown's offensive attacks throughout the first half. Going into half time, Wilkes held a 1-0 lead. In the second half, the Colonels continued their offensive domination. Their constant pressure paid off again with 15: 15 left in the game when Matt J agursak footed one past Allentown goalie, with an assist going to freshman, Matt Bieber. Melvin Moyer's goal hammered the final nail in Allentown's coffin with 9:20 left in the game, assists going to Jeff Steelman and Kyle Mastellar. This sealed Allentown's fate as the game ended 3-0. This was the Colonels first shutout of the season. Coach Wingert said he was pleased with the way the team played and complemented the relief players for picking up the play after they came in, which resulted in the scoring of the final two goals. On September 26, the Colonels beat Albright College. In the past several meetings between these two teams Albright has been the dominating force. This was not so this time, as the Colonels took it to Albright throughout the entire match. During the first half Wilkes . kept the pressure on, but could not manage to convert any of their shots. At halftime the score was tied at zero. Things looked to be turning sour early in the second half, as Albright put one past goalie Seth Nye. This seemed to be what the Wilkes offense needed to get themselves fired up, as the Colonels came back to score four unanswered goals. The first coming after Markelon's tally. Two yellow cards were issued in the first half with 20:18 remaining in the game, for intentional contact. Through all as Jarred Max got the ball on a this, Wilkes managed to keep the breakaway and managed to place it offensive threat throughout most of in the net. Assists came from Tim the first half. This was mainly due Seymour and Bill Smith. to solid play of the Colonel defense Dave Reinert scored another with assist going to Max. Less than two minutes later, Max and It_w_~~ a tough match. Seymour both They came at us and picked up another played hard ... assist on the goal · scored by Jagursak. -Charles Dunn The Colonels weren't through with the defense of that stopped several offensive Albright. attacks by FDU-Madison and Bill Schneider made sure of another one on the board for Wilkes slowed their momentum. with 3:50 remaining in the game. Nye also made several Albright could not manage to important saves which helped keep the Colonels in the lead. Even comeback in the final minutes, though Wilkes had placed several ending the game with a 4-1 victory good shots on goal, the Devils for Wilkes. The team took on the FDUkeeper stopped them all. Madison Jersey Devils. After only Wilkes took charge of the ball 1:58 had expired in this game, in the beginning of the second half Lucas Markelon managed to score a when Seymour took off on a goal on a comer kick. This was the breakaway only to nail the cross bar only goal managed by either team on an otherwise good shot. throughout the game. But the rough play from FDUThe match began to get violent an " " Madison would continue. Dave Richardson from the Devils was penalized with a yellow card with about 36:00 remaining. His play would continue to get rougher throughout the final half. With about 30 minutes remaining the Devils started an impressive drive toward the goal, which was saved by Nye. This started a shift in offensive power, as the Devils began to work their way past the tired Wilkes players. Then with about 26:00 minutes left the Devils charged the goal once more. Hammering the shot at the goalkeeper, the ball bounced loose and was luckily cleared by the defense. A Devil took a swing at Seymour. This swing went unnoticed by the officials. The Devils played with all they could muster until the last seconds of the game, ending the game on an offensive drive. In the end, both the players and the coach agreed, it was an ugly game. "It was a tough match, they came at us and played hard. We got an early goal, even though it wasn't pretty," said senior Charles Dunn. Volleyball falls to Baptist Bible and FDU-Madison match. Smurl registered 10 kills to lead the squad. Henninger was the Beacon Sports Editor team's top scorer, coming up with The Wilkes University Lady nine service points. Colonels volleyball team has The team also dropped a heartstruggled throughout the course of breaking match to Fairleigh the season, but have managed to Dickinson University-Madison on pull through with victories in key Wednesday, September 23, in a situations. In their home opener Middle Atlantic Conference against Baptist Bible College on Freedom League game. This contest September 12, the Lady Colonels was th.e longest match of the season. fell in three consecutive matches by The match took five games to decide scores of 15-3, 15-13 and 15-13. a winner. In thi~ contest, the Lady Wilkes freshman Courtney Colonels were Jed by Carin Smurl Tindal of State College, and Shanna Henninger. This match Pennsylvania led the Lady Colonels marked the team's second Joss to with 29 assists and 21 service points. Baptist Bible College this season. Fellow freshman Deanna Smurl and Henninger, the Roulinavage, a Wilkes-Barre native, team's most stable contributors contributed to the Lady Colonel throughout the course of the season, attack with 18 assists. Smurl and each had impressive statistics in the Henninger again led the squad By SCOTT VEITH offensively with 20 points between them. Also contributing to the Lady Colonel efforts was freshman outside hitter Mandy Kehler who recorded nine kills in her most productive effort of her career. The Lady Colonels also dropped a match to Allentown College in a Freedom League match on September 29. The Lady Colonels have struggled their way to a 3-8 record overall and an 0-3 record in the Middle Atlantic Conference Freedom League. October 1 October 3 October 4 October S October 6 October 7 * Womens Tennis vs. *Volleyball@ Dickinson Lycoming, 4:00 p.m. W/ Albright, 11:00 a.m. * Womens Soccer vs. *Football @ Lebanon Marywood, 4:00 p.m. Valley, 1:30 p.m. *Womens Soccer @ FDU-Madison, 1:00 p.m. *Field Hockey@ Juniata, 1:00 p.m. *Mens Soccer vs. Elmira, 2:00 p.m. *Field Hockey @ King's, *Mens Soccer @ Baptist *Volleyball vs. Misericordia, 7:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Bible, 4:00 p.m. *Volleyball vs. King's, *Womens Soccer vs. Delaware Valley, 7:00 p.m. *Tennis @ Allentown, 4:00 p.m. 3:00 p.rn. ial ar R Re op bal � 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 1998 October 1st Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1998 October 1 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/ebdd513d567e5639e27eea1b30291031.pdf d0e7d7e6a3274c6f389289a81d0a89d6 PDF Text Text THE BEACON Wilkes University Wilk~-Barre, Pa. 18766 October 8, 1998 ue. from the 11ith a yello Professor featured on BBC special ue to get final half. 11utes ,tarted an ! BY LISA RUGGIERO Beacpn Staff Writer egan to wor Wilkes ut 26:00 nering the , the ball s luckily 11ing at went ials. l with all they last seconds Student loan info ... Page3 as an ugly 1atch, they hard. We go )ugh it wasn' 1arles Dunn. awareness week events covered ... Page7 Dr. Carl Charnetski, chairperson, psychology, will be featured on the British Broadcasting Corporation's (BBC) childr~n•s science program "It'll Never Work " in November. Charnetski has been researching the influence of pleasures such as music and pets upon the human body's immune system for the past fifteen years. This particular experiment featured the effects of petting a dog for a specified amount of time and measuring the participants' levels of immunolobulin A. Dr. Kenneth Pidcock, professor, biology and Sandy Riggers, graduate and owner of the dog also participated in this -experiment, which was research in pycho-new:al immunology. hnmunoglobulin A, or IgA, is the most prevalent of five major antibodies that can be found 1n all body secretions and can be easily Photo by Derek Bleiler Dr. Carl Charnetski to appear on television special. measured by taking a saliva sample. By gauging the levels of IgA, one can determine the state and strength of the immune system because it is IgA that protects against pathogens. This project was designed after considering the results of other researchers across the nation who ~eterrnined that a pet has influence on the cardiovascular system. A dog was used in those experiments and that was why a dog was used in Charnetski' s research. However, it is likely that one can achieve the same type of results with another pet. Approxinllately forty-some college students were divided jnto three groups for the investigation. The IgA levels were measured directly before and after the experiment. One group (the control group) remained in a room and did nothing for eighteen minutes. Another group pet a student's Shellie for eighteen minutes and the final group pet a stuffed replica of the sheltie for the same amount of tinlle. The stuffed replica was put in the experiment to take into accourit the influences of tactile stimulation, meaning the researchers wanted to observe if stroking any object (like a table top) would have an outcome on lgA levels, and therefore, on the inllmune system. The results of the experiment were positive, the researchers found a 12 percent increase in IgA in the group that pet the iive dog, a 7 percent increase in the group that pet the replica and no change at all in the control group. This leads to the conclusion that having a pet enhances the inllmune system, which could protect people from disease like cancer and AIDS . Chametski is continuing his research by studying the effects of music; he would like to expand his experiment to include human touch and love. "What we've done here is an unusual way of positively manipulating one's immune system," said Charnetski. Chametski' s research on the inllmune system and pets has been featured on "CBS 11iis Morning," in the magazines Scientific American, Glamour, Allure and in two London newspapers. Professional educators gather to 'LEARN' 3,500 educators gather at Wilkes and King's over fall break for Project LEARN V Lebanon Valley ... Page 12 Index m. King's, ntown, gReporter Review opes ball pg.2 pg.3 pg.4 pg.5 pg.6 pg.8 pg.9 pg.9 pg.10 pg.11 ·WILKES-BARRE - A - acquire the necessary skills to consortium of 3,500 professional succeed in the workplace. educators, kindergarten through Keynote speaker, Dr. Mike university level, will gather on the Kneale, will echo this theme in his campuses of Wilkes University and address, "Reflecting on Success: King's College on October 16, The Billy Hawkins Story," at the FM Kirby Center. 1998 to participate in Project A special school-to-career LEARNV. session for Northeastern Project LEARN (Local Educational Action Resource Pennsylvania Student Teachers Network) is a day-long series of titled, "Transition to a Teaching workshops, presentations, tours and Career," is being sponsored by the performances that provides cuttingNortheastern Pennsylvania edge information to area teachers to Association for Supervision and help them meet the-needs of their Curriculum Development. students. Its goal is to enable students to successfully make the transition 'The success of.Project from student to teacher through a LEARN results from wide-spread panel presentation, video participant involvement. "It is a rich opportunity to work conferencing and interview and communicate together to sinllulations. support meaningful learning across Friday morning is packed with grade levels and institutions," said approximately 120 workshops Dr. Douglas Lynch, acting located throughout the Wilkes and coordinator Project LEARN and King's campuses. associate professor/chairperson, Middle and secondary school education, Wilkes University. teachers can attend "Careers and This year's central theme is Consumers Project," a presentation "School to Careers," which of the Wilkes "Careers and Consumer" week-long , . emphasizes the student's need to interdisciplinary project using locally-produced focused videos, lesson plans and distance learning. American Institute of Certified Planners member, Howard J. Grossman, will discuss two initiatives during his workshop at King's, "Regional Education Needs Variance: A Multi-Dimensional Approach to Discipline" at King's. & Economic Growth in the Twentyfirst Century." Computer Technology to Create a Global Classroom," at Wilkes. A number of new events have been planned for Project LEARN He will discuss the Economic Development Council of Northeastern Pennsylvania and Penn's Northeast and how these initiatives tie into the school-tocareer theme. Pulitzer Prize winning playwright and Academy Award nominee Jason Miller will participate in a panel discussion and question-answer session, "Public Theatre of Pennsylvania: Bringing Drama to Life," at Wilkes. The session will discuss and describe the goals of Public Theatre of Pennsylvania. Dr. Irwin A. Hyman, director, National Center for the Study of Corporal Punishment at Temple University, will present "Teacher Dan Harvey Wishnietsky, Ed.D., associate professor, mathematics, Winston-Salem State University, will present "Establishing Sclwol Policies on Sexual Harassment " and "Using V. During the afternoon, teachers will have the opportunity to visit numerous business sites to build connections between the classroom and the world of work. Elementary teachers will study how to help their students meet Pennsylvania Mathematics and Reading Standards. Industrial Arts teachers will travel to West Side Vo-Tech to learn innovative, new ways to teach industrial arts to their students. For more-information on Project LEARN V, contact Dr. Douglas Lynch, 408-4680. �Page2 The Beacon, October 8, 1998 News EE,MJ of all i In the nation now. •• Attention all animal lover WASHINGTON-The government is taking Visa and Mastercard to court. It claims the country's largest credit card networks are limiting competition. Visa is promising a vigorous defense. It says the credit <:ard offers that consumers get in the mail and on the phone are proof there's plenty of competition. The government says, though, that Visa and Mastercard account for 75 percent of all credit card purchases in the United States. It says they prevent banks that issue their cards from doing business with smaller credit card networks like American Express and Discover. The Justice Department says if the suit is successful it could eventually mean lower credit card interest rates. WASHINGTON-President Clinton is calling on house democrats to vote their conscience today when they decide on an impeachment probe. The first lady is doing so as well. But at the same time, the White House is pushing for a democratic alternative, one that would first set standards for impeachment, before proceeding with an investigation. Her spokesman says Hillary Rodham Clinton met yesterday with a group of freshman house democrats to make it clear that she favors that alternative. Still, some democrats are ready to back the republican plan for an open-ended impeachment probe. Tim Romer, Indiana, says it can't be the kind of vote where lawmakers try to defend the president of their own party. Democrats say, however, that they're willing to show strong party unity by voting first for a more limited inquiry, even though it's certain to fail. WASHINGTON-The White House says next week's Mideast Summit will take place at a conference site on Maryland's eastern shore. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat will meet with President Clinton, hoping to work out an agreement on a west bank pullback and other issues. Secretary of Stale Madeline Albright, after meeting with the two leaders yesterday, reported "significant progress" in advance of next Thursday's meeting in the United States. Netanyahu tells reporters in Jerusalem that they have "climbed the foothills," but that they still have a "very large mountain to scale." He says if the U.S. Summit is a success, he might start talks with Arafat arthe summit that could lead toward an overall settlement. President Clinton told reporters yesterday that the talks may take more than a day and that he's asked the Israelis and Palestinians to put a couple of days aside. He says he's "prepared to invest as much time as it takes ." WASHINGTON-Laws aimed at easing Americans frustrations with their HMO's will have to wait for another year. That's because Congress has failed to pass either President Clinton's "Patients' Bill of Rights" or a republican counter proposal. Senate democrats and republicans haven't been able to reach a compromise on rival revisions. Neither side had the 60 votes needed to force its own legislation onto the Senate floor. Each side is blaming the other. Senate Minority Leader Torn Daschle faults what he calls the "intransigence" of the republican leadership. Republicans say democrats held up any action in order to place blame on them in fall elections. Both sides do agree the HMO debate will pick up where it left off in Congress next year. NEW YORK-The stock market . declined yesterday in very heavy trading. The Dow Jones industrial average was down a point and decliners led gainers by 2 to 1. The S and P 500 index was down nearly 12. The NASDAQ composite index dropped 48 . The Dow industrials were coming back from a sharp loss late in the session. Banking stocks and the hitechs were being hit hard and the NASDAQ composite index hit a new low for the year. WASHINGTON, DC-The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) encourages students to take advantage of a new way to share ideas about animal issues, the Inter Campus Animal Advocacy Network (I-CAAN) . I-CANN is -a free e-mail list server that provides an opportunity for college students to network ·aboul animal issues. Pre-college students and other animal activists are also encouraged to join I-CAAN. According to Jonathan Balcornbe, associate director, education for HSUS animal research issues, 1-CAAN has created an interactive forum to exchange ideas and strategies, recruit members of campus animal advocacy organizations and carry out campaigns for animals. "By linking animal activists electronically, 1-CAAN will empower and encourage student activisls. "Through I-CAAN, the Internet has created a community of college students from campuses across !he country. I wish that this existed when I was in school," said Balcornbe. "I-CAAN has been great help to me, as I have discussed a few things and have been pointed to many great websites, not to mention gotten a lot of incredibly helpful information," said Charlotte Firestone,jun· Waynesburg College, Waynesburg, Pa. Recent topics discussed on I-CAAN include a student's successful campaign for a dissection choice policy and opportunities for jobs that advance vegetarianism. Another message requested information on finding a graduate program in animal behavior that doesn'I require students to harm animals. Although the HSUS administers the network, the ideas and viewpoints expressed are not necessarily those of the HSUS, which is the nation's largest animal protection organization. To subscribe to 1-CAAN, students should send the message "subscribe icaan" to waste@waste.org. Fil more information about I-CAAN, contact the HSUS at 2100 L St., NW, Washington, DC 20037 or visil !he HSUS on the Interµet at www.hsus.org. rWhere are" they now? WILKES-BARRE-Wilkes University ' s health sciences department announces the graduation of seven -Wilkes alumni from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic (PCOM) Medicine and the Allegheny University of the Health Sciences/MCP Hanehmann University School of Medicine. Paul K. Azimov, WilkesBarre; Karen L Pastula, Swoyersville, Pa. ; and Jill Diane Surdy, James A Tricarico and Lisa Catherine Ann (Wrubel) Tricarico, Old Forge, Pa., received medical _ degrees from PCOM. Jodi Lynn Powlus, Berwick, Pa. and Stephen Francis Lynch, Philadelphia, graduated from Allegheny University of the Health Sciences/MCP Hanehmann University School of Medicine. All received their undergraduate degrees in biology and are members of the Wilkes class of 1994. \.. Come out and celebral The Intercollegiate Ally Club, a club celebrating diversity and acceptance of gays, lesbians and bisexuals on local college campuses, will hold a party this Sunday, October 11, beginning at 7 p.m. al ' Annette Evans Alumni House. The party is in celebration of National Corning Out Day, a dayd gay and lesbian pride. The party is open to all who accept and support the homosexual bisexual members of the university community. Refreshments will be served and there is a $3 cover charge. Reservations should be made by calling the faculty advisor of All Mr. Jim Harrington, at extension 4428 or at email: Credit Card fundraiser for student organizations. You've seen other groups doing it, now it's your turn. One week is all it takes. NO gimmicks, NO tricks, NO obligation. 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The s1 ooded are, tions of th< spect#l -wl ounds, sho to the side, · e windbrea! -black male, , 180 pounds, �NEWS Page3 re you feeling the weight of school loans? number is getting smaller earch issues, ale students at four-year colleges and I of their counteFf)8f!S · four-year schools have loan debt levels · gtheir current salaries. What's more, 12 percent of graduates report that monlhly student loan represent more than nt of their monthly , according to the results National Student Loan yconducted by Nellie one of the nation's largest of student loans. The study shows that student loan debt is of 51 percent of -year college te borrowers ·gnificant burden nt loans,.as did 47 ublic four-year rgraduate In addition, some former duatttstudents, ly art and music _ debt'lev~ls o lbat they feel their starting are inadequate. "While most students are to repay their loans ully without significant on their lifestyle, that ~ve. nunity. 3 cover charge. 11ty advisor of at email: overtime. "It's important that students consider the-salary potential of a chosen career early on so there's a strong likelihood that the salary will support repayment after graduation," said Lawrence O'Toole, president and chief executive officer, Nellie Mae. Data showed that the average student loan debt level, from a population of approximately 65 percent undergraduate borrowers and 35 percent graduate borrowers, increased from $8,200 in 1991 to $18, 800 in 1997 (median debt was $13,000). In addition, 36 percent of all borrowers surveyed in I 997 said that they experienced hardship from their student loan debt as opposed to 25 percent in 1991; 45 percent of undergraduate borrowers surveyed in 1997 said they would borrow less if they could do it all over again, as opposed to 31 percent of all borrowers in 1991. The survey included responses from 1,098 undergraduate, graduate, vocational and professional student loan borrowers who began repaying their student loans between January 1993 and July 1996. Average debt for private four-year school borrowers was $15,300; for public four-year school borrowers, the amount was $10,900. Some borrowers felt that their college education debt is "More than half of all college students now finance their education in part through loans." -Lawrence O'Toole, president and chief executive officer, Nellie Mae causiqg them to delay starting families (22 percent, up from 12 percent in 1991), purchasing homes (40 percent, up from 25 percent in 1991) and making other major life decisions. Undergraduates' growing use of credit cards is also impacting borrowers' ability to repay student loans. In a separate stu?y, Nellie Mae found undergraduate credit card balances average almost $2,000. "Our survey confirmed what many have suspected. While student loans have helped millions of students gain access to a post-secondary education, higher debt, incurred from borrowing to cover the cost of college, is becoming more of a burden for some students. "More than half of all olice blotter... re are some incidents that occurred right here in Wilkes-Barre: ·s to write a so looking i to the Wil~ u 'IONAL EL, HELP ~ CALLx COALITJi . The victims report ·ng at the location when were approached by three IS. The suspects asked if could purchase beer off of victims. When victim #1 · d, suspect# I punched #2 in the face and yed a semi-automatic and removed $20 from #2. Suspect #2 punched · #1 and removed 2 sixfrom him. The suspects into a wooded area. Descriptions of the IS: suspect #I-white male, 175 pounds, short blonde pwd to the side, wearing &blue windbreaker; #2-black male, dark skin 5'9", 180 pounds, late 30's, wearing black clothing and a black baseball caP,; suspect #3dark skinned, possibly hispanic, male, 25 years old, 5'8", 175 pounds, short dark hair and goatee, wearing a red · windbreaker. . • On October 5, 1998, criminal trespassing occurred at 3:30 a.m. on 551 North Matn Street. A gentleman was discovered sleeping in the basement of the residence without permission. He was issued a non-traffic citation for criminal trespass. • On October 6, 1998, a burglary occurred at 1:36 a.m. on 435 North River Street. An unknown person(s) gained entry and ransacked the interior of the business. It is unknown as to what items, if any, were stolen, pending an inventory . The investigation is continuing by the detective division. • On October 6, 1998, criminal mischief occurred at_ 1:40 a.m. at 493 North River Street. An unknown person(s) smashed the driver's side window on victim's 1990 Chevrolet Cavalier. • On October 6, 1998, public drunkenness occurred at 3:15 a.m. on 200 North _Pennsylvania Avenue . Officers encountered a gentleman at the location mentioned above. He was under the influence 9f alcohol to the degree that he was a danger to himself and others. He was placed under arrest and issued a non-traffic citation for public drunkenness. college students now finance their education in part through loans," said O'Toole. To address the issue of student loan debt burden, Nellie Mae encourages greater debt management education for borrowers, employer assistance in repaying employees' student loans and college and university financial aid packages that are not heavily comprised of loans. Nellie Mae's newly redesigned web site, www.nelliemae.com, offers immediate on-line information and interactive tools to help borrowers better understand borrowing and managing their debt and teach borrowers how debt might impact them individually if they are not thoughtful about bo1rnwing levels while in school. The website also features Nellie Mae's Debt Management EDvisor which helps recent graduate and undergraduate students learn to budget ·and manage their student loan payments and other financial obligations, based on their personal information . Several factors have contributed to increases in borrowing, including rising college costs, less availability of grant aid, increased eligibility for federal loans beginning in 1992, a larger percentage of older "independent" st~dents who have little family financial help and starting salaries that, until recently, had not yet caught up from the wage stabilization that began with the early 1990s recession. A majority of undergraduate borrowers, 79 percent, reported that student loans were a very or extremely important factor in allowing them to continue their education after high school. For four-year private and public college borrowers, 76 percent felt that the investment they made in their education "through borrowing was worth it for personal growth, while 65 percent and 56 percent for private and public college borrowers, respectively, felt that it was worth it for career opportunities. Nellie Mae, located in Braintree, Mass., a subsidiary of the non-profit Nellie Mae Foundation, is one of the largest providers of-federal and private education loan funds in the nation . Its mission is to ensure access to higher education by providing education loan capital directly to students and families, through colleges and as a secondary market program for lenders. For additional information on survey results or to speak with Diane Saunders, Nellie Mae vice president, public affairs, call Jennifer Knight at (617) 227-0012, Ext. 224. Priority Notification At about 7:30 p.m., on Tuesday evening, a male and female undergraduate, resident students were approached by two teenage males in front of 30 West River Street (President's Home). One of the males attacked the male Wilkes student. Robbery did not appear to be the motive for this assault. One of the assailants is described as hispanic, high sch90l age, 5'7", with black curly hair, wearing a flannel shirt, blue jeans and sneakers. The other is described as 5'6" with dark hair, wearing blue jeans. Anyone with information that could be helpful to the investigation should contact Wilkes Security at 408-4999.or Wilkes-Barre Police at 826-8106. WantA Challenge? OFFICER TRAINING SCHOOL Start your career off on the right foot by enrolling in the Air Force Officer Training School. There you will become a commissioned officer in just 12 weeks. From the start you ' ll enjoy great pay, complete medical and dental care, 30 days of vacation each year, plus the opportunity to travel and AIM HIGH see the world . To discover how high a career in the Air Force can take you, call 1-800-423-USAF, or visit our website at www.airforce.com www.airforce.com �Page4 . The Beacon, October 8, 1998 Opinion Letters to the Editor Letters to the ediJor guu:lelines: I can't be "under the table and dreaming" with Matthew Sowcik Letters should include your name and phone number. They should be no longer than 250 words and must be signed in order to be printed. Letters will be printed in the order they are received and must be submitied by 10 a.m. on the Tuesday prior to publication. Letters can be sent via electronic mail, intercampus mail or dropped off at Toe Beacon office. Well, I ran across a small problem last week when trying to name my column. I borrowed the intended name from the Dave Matthews Band's first CD. I figured Under the Table and Dreaming was as good a name as any, but I was shot down. Apparently, The Beacon is worried about being sued by the Dave Matthews Band because it is a violation of copyright laws. This topic 1n itself would be a fun article to write but due to my little time and actually lack of concern I present you with the final title of my column. Every week thus far I have written an article about something that in its full extent has not truly affected me. Sure the cops in this area are poor ani:l ' sure Resident Assistant's (RA's) have an important role in the Wilkes community, but neither issue affects me 100%. So, this week I am writing about stress. You know the feeling you get' · when the Eagles can't win a game or the fact that the Bo Sox threw away · their series. Stress can even come on a more personal level, like when every teacher gets together and decides to honor national test day at least once a week. I can't even begin to believe that it's just coincidence that I could be scheduled three tests in one day. Although on a lighter side everyone has to deal with it and almost everyone gets through it. I guess what I want to get across this week is some very simple words of wisdom a very close friend gave me, "Nothing you really want or need will ever come easy." To that, I would just like to add, if it did come easy i guess we wouldn't enjoy it as much. I hope everyone can make it tllfough the first set of test blues and if nothing else inspired you in this article, n:;memb~r a(_l_e~~t_y,Qu ,; don't go to King's. Dear Editor: While reading the October 1 edition of The Beacon, I couldn't help but notice that the field hockey coverage was lacking. In fact, it was missing. This was a great injustice to the hardworking-Lady Colonels, especially since in that past week they won their first Freedom League victory of the season, and put up a great struggle against Bloomsburg, the #1 field hockey team in the country. I took this very personally, especially since I wrote these columns. Allow me to tell my story. On Wednesday, September 23 I spoke with the Sports editor about writing for The Beacon. Even though it was a long shot, I told him about my idea. Since I seriously plan to enter the professional wrestling business, I knew that I could write the best possible pro-wrestling article, and assist The Beacon, as wellas my own future career. The Sports Editor told me that in order to prove myself knowledgeable and worthy of the article, I would have to take on the assignment of field hockey reporter. I agreed. That week I handed in two field hockey articles, and did my best to refresh interest and bring attention to the Lady Colonels Field Hockey squad. Neither of these articles, or any version of them, received publication. To make matters worse, just one week later, the Sports Editor printed his own ProWrestling editorial. Pennit me to point out certain flaws in this article. This may take a while. First, he writes "A Monday night stroll through any male donnitory on campus ... " That is what I said in my pitch to him when I first gave him the idea. He continually compares wrestling to Major League Base.ball, showing blatant bias and jealousy towards the fact that his favorite sport is no longer popular. "As a stranger professional wrestling scene since the death of Andre the Giant," this means that he has not watched wrestling since January of 1993. "Anned with the knowledge of the recent death of my all-time personal favorite wrestler, Junk Yard Dog," how recent is May 17? What bothers me the most is his last sentence." ... assuming that these people are actually athletes." Try telling Steve Austin, Shawn Michaels, and Dan Severn, all of whom have ridden in ambulances from temporary paralysis, that they are not athletes. Tell Ron Simmons, whosejersey was retired at ~ Florida State (also an All-American), that he is not an athlete. Tell f~ Mark Henry, former Olympic Power-Lifter, that he is not an athlete. Tell Steve McMichael, fonner Super Bowl Champion, and not some one-time celebrity wrestler, that he is not an athlete. Tell Sabu, whose ~ body is almost a road map of scars, that he is not an athlete. Tell Cactus Jack, whose right ear was tom off (April '94, Munich, Germany), and whose doctor sticks a 12-inch needle into his spine every week so he can wrestle one more night, that he is not an athlete! This whole situation was handled completely irresponsibly and bordered on plagiarism. That's what I say! Robert E. Hansen Box ~=================================::z::.::;::==::::;:,.._. • .,, The Beacon is n0tv on the 0 • .. web. Check us out next time yc:u.. re surfin;:r at : ... • •• http://wilkesl.wilkes.edu/~beacon/index.ht The Beacon Editors Note: The Beacon editorial stafftlumks Robert E. Hansen for identifying a breakdown of communication between our editors and staff reporters. The editorial staff has taken measures to ensure the proper handling of article assignments and requests for revisions. The editorial staff believes there is confusion concerning column subject matter, Most column topics are based on issues and events w,hich effect both our readers and authors. The Beacon editorial staff acknowledges the fact that these events and issues are raised through a variety of means including but not limited to casual discussions, community events, social and political issues and everyday life occurrences. All opinions expressed within The Beacon are those o}the autlwr or ·source quoted. Correction: In the October 1 publication, B~tli Weir's name was omitted from the byline for the article entitled "The Time of Your life." The Beacon staff wanted to make sure that Weir got the credit deserved , for her contribution to the article. 111, Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18766 (717)-408-5903 or 408-2962 Fax (717)-408-5902 E-mail: beacon@wilkesl.wilkes.edu Background Info. •Established in 1947 •A warded by the Association Scholastic Press Editor in Chief-Karen Cook Association News Editor-Alyssa Kaslavage •Printed on Thursdays, with Lifestyles Editor-Joanna Gaydos exceptions for school holiSports Editor-Scott Veith days and final exams Copy Editor/Distribution Manager-David DiMartino •1,100 to 2,500 papers are Assistant Copy Editor-Lauren Castelli distributed weekly Photo Editor-J.J. Fadden •We're on the World Wide Web Manager-John Bruett Web: Business Manager-Sandie Kramer Advisor-Lynn Elko http://wilkesl.wilkes.edu/~beaconl index.html The Beacon is the student newspaper of Wilkes University. All editorial decisions are made by the student editors, All opinions expressed within The Beacon are those of the author or source quoted. The Beacon office is located on the second floor of Hollenback H_all. The Beacon~ ( �Page 5 Welcome to the Web with John Bruett ming" as any, ave pie in .ctually you get . away hen every t once a Id be me has to need will : wouldn't ime Info. 1947 the One of the new crazes on the net is now online gaming. Software designers have now made it possible to get on the net and play games interactively with other people around the world. I have researched the three major clients, MPlayer, Heat and MSN Gaming Zone. MPiayer is the first of these three, it is the first successful gaming company. It utilizes a program called Gi:zmo which is necessary for play. The home page is somewhat basic and very easy to·use as are most of the sites ...the quicker they get you to the games the better, right? MPlayer has the widest variety of games including action, sports, role playing games, simulation, strategy, classics such as board games and card games and finally Java I found that it was the only site that supported Java Games. MPlayer also had the widest variety of classic games of the three beasts, called online gaming . Heat is the next site that I found on the internet. It has a more futuristic home page. It is also very user friendly. It supports most of the major strategy and sports games, and like MPlayer needs a program to run. However, Heat is different from the others in that there is an option to bet against your opponent, so if you think that you are that good then put your money where your mouth is. Heat also has a special feature that I found interesting, they have a set of ten games that you can't play anywhere else. These games include Vigilance, Battlezone, Net Fighter, Plane Crazy, Sin, and IOSix. The final site that I researched was Microsoft Networks Gaming Zone. As usual Bill Gates is getting his nose into something that he shouldn't. I think that this site was the weakest of the three design-wise. However, like the others, it gives a large supplement of games and needs a program. All of the programs and memberships are free and are easy to access. It takes about five to ten minutes to download. So have a blast on the services and find others that are out there because there are about a million. These are the URLs for these three sites: MPlayer -- http://www.mplayer.com Heat -- http://www.heat.net MSN GamingZone -- http://www.game.com �The Beacon, October 8, Page6 Student Government "111 Building for the future WltKES UNlVERSlTY Thursday, October 8 • Inter-Residence Hall Council, SUB basement, 11:00 a.m . . • Study Abroad Fair, SLC Lobby, 11:00 am.-1:00 p.m. • Programming Board Meeting, COB 106, 11:30 a.m. • Weight Management Group Meeting, Health Services Waiting Room, 12:00 p.m. • Student AIDS Awareness Committee Meeting, COB 200, 12:00 p.m. • Charity Shoot-Out, Marts gym, 7:00 p.m. Friday, October 9 . • " The PerfectMurder,"CPA, 7:30p.m. Saturclay,OctoberlO Sunday,Octoberll • CROP Walk, Ralston Field, 1:00 p.m. Monday,October12 •.Columbus Day · Tuesday, October 13 • Simchat Torah • Off-Campus Council Meeting, SµB Basement, 11 :00 a.m. • Amnicola General Meeting, Chase Hall, 11: 15 am. • Commuter Council Meeting, SUB Basement, 12:15 p.m. • Circle K Meeting, Alumni House, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday,Octoberl4 • 'Talk it Out," Alumni House, 5:00-6:00 p.m. • Student Government Meeting, Marts 214, 6:30 p.m. • Scripture Study, Alumni House, 6:3(}.7:30 p.m. • Martial Arts Club Meeting, Wrestling Room, 6:45 p.m. Help fight hunger!! Help fight world hunger by volunteering in the Crop Walk on Sunday, October 11, at Ralston Field. The walk begins at 1:00 p.m. and volunteers are needed! If you are interested call Mike at Ext. 5850 or Mary at Ext. 5904. · ·Study Abroad Fair ·Upcoming Events and Announcements LIVE Bands! "Singled Out" at Rumours Thurs9ay, October 8, 9:30-1 .1:.()() p.m. $3 to play if you sign up today ! Sign up in the SLC lobby from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. or in the Cafe from 4:30-6:30 p.in. Learn about living and studying in a foreign country for a summer, a semester or a'year. Internships.for academic credit are also available. For more information contact Dr. Karpinich, study abroad coordinator, Ext 4524 on Of w eel< . AJ $4 at the door to play Come join the fun! · Sponsored by the sophomore class ndee majo1 Homecoming Information thefo Nominations for to Tickets Homecoming tickets are now on sale! Tuesday, October 13, ih the Tickets on sale Monday-Friday SLC lobby from 11 :00 a.m. -1 :00 p.m. in SLC lobby and 11:00 a.m ..:. 1:OO·p.m. ·and in 4:30-6:30 p.m. in the cafe. Last day to buy the Cafe from 4:3o:·6:30:~-~ tickets is October 26. Tickets are $20 each. The dinner dance is Friday, October 30 at · Genetti' s. . Student government holds their meetings every Wednesday night@ 6:30 p.m. in Marts 214. The meetings are open to all students, feel free to attend or stop by the student government office located on the third floor of Conyngham Hall. . Information compiled by Jeff Reichl REE CD HOLDERS, T-SHIRTS PREPAID PHONE CARDS ·EARN $1000 PARTTIME ON CAMPUS. JUST CALL 1-800-932-0528 X 64 Jff'P' . ALUMNI NI6HT AT 31 04 belor LOWE'S RESTAURANT JS W. Mor"4t Stnn, W'.lkes-Bt1rre SPRINGBREAK Cancun, Florida, Etc. Best Hotels, Parties, Prices. Book Early and Save!! Earn Money+ Free trips! Campus Reps/Organizations Wanted Inter-Campus Programs 1-800-327-6013 www .icpt.com ligion fyou 1 ongsic idence nd can cafeteru eresidc unfami ~ WILKES UNWERSm Stark Learning ~nter, lobby Talk with study abroad representatives! Thursday,October8,1998 11:00 a.m.-1 :0()'p.m. Don't pay those ridiculous club prices ... come to Rumours this Fri night, October 9, from 6:30-11 :30 to experience four LIVE bands. Co charge afthe door, only $5. Don't miss out on the excitemem! OCTOB£R ·t6, 199$ Char,lty Guest Bartendlag Bill Goldsworthy '76 Pre1khnl, Wllw UniveTliJy Alumni Asioclatiott f 5-7 p.m, * Sandy Nlcholu M'8S uecu1/w Dlr«tor for Al11111ni 10" of bevno,, um fro• d,u11tw nwt1111 ,.,IJJ H ltHUlld tJ to die WIMn U11lverslty _.,_,,,, ,fnoc, Sell.,,.,, F• ·· NOTE: Everyone is welcome, 21.and older. rof ger. Y kin.I · enc denj erw, istan ents �Page7 Beacon, October 8, 1998 Li;feStyl(!s ·. · . nts All atiout Islam: te·aching the Wilkes commumty No Strings Attached all he owns to the poor, a noble rated in that of hnan include On Monday night in Clas.lroom Office Building (COB) 107 Wilkes Multicultural Week kicked off with a speech 6ml Harris Ahmad, a Wilkes IIUdent, entitled "Introduction to Islam." Ahmad, born in Lahore, er 13, in from p.m. and go.:.6:30' I and covered the topics of 'bing the religion of Islam, lereOlypeS associated with Islam the differences between , Judaism and Christianity. "The speech was exploinfOllllative!" stated a attendee, Jeff Ward. The majority of the speech wait into the five pillars of the Islamic religion: Iman, Sa1ah, Sawm, Zakah and Hajj. For the mlents who were not fortunate ugh to experience this speech, Ir.re is a brief synopsis. Ahmad described the pillar I(~ titled l1!13!1 or in , FAglisb, Faith. In this aspect of 1k religion one must believe that lbere is only one god, Allah. They must also believe in all the pq,bets and divinely inspired laiptures. Other beliefs incorpo- judgement day and the predestinatio, or fate of an individual. Ahmad went on to describe Salah, as the pillar dealing with prayer. This part of the speech included the display of a prayer mattress and Ahmad himself exhibited the different positions involved in the six to ten minute prayer prpcess. He stat¢ you must always pray towards Mecca, Saudi Arabia, which is to the east. Ahmad mentioned that there are five specific times throughout the day set aside for prayer in the Muslim faith. He also said that he schedules his classes around these times and that in high school he was allowed to pray in the office. The third pillar is fasting. Ahmad described this pillar, Sawm, intricately. He stated there is a 30-day period set aside every year on the Islamic calender for fasting. During this period one is not permitted to eat or drink from dusk until dawn. They are, however, allowed one meal either one hour before sunrise or one hour after sunset. The final two pillars Ahmad described were intriguing. Zakah requires the head of every household to donate 2 percent of aspect of the Islamic religion. Hajj is the journey or pilgrimage to Mecca, that every devout Muslim should take in his lifetime. Ahmad is planning his fulfillment of Hajj in April, 2000. During his trip, which can only be taken at a certain time of the year, he will go through a discreetly planned ollt five-day schedule involving prayer and a feast at the conclusion. ~ Ahmad continued his speech describing how women are treated in the Islamic religion. Muslims had the idea of women's righ~ and child support many years before western civilization insllited these concepts. "Women are treated in such regard that the countries of Turkey and Pakistan both have had high-ranking female officials in contrast to our society," said Ahmad. Ahmad closed his speech by describing the differences between Islam, Judaism and Christianity. All in all, the differences were not very broad. For the most part the three religions are strikingly similar. In conclusion, Ahmad's speech was educational and beneficial in broadening awareness public. A new- face to Residence Life Many of you may have noticed aew face alongside Darren Hack , residence life, as you have around campus. On your IO the cafeteria you may ·have by the residence life office seen an unfamiliar face inside. This face belongs to our new · t director of residence life, Yeager. Yeager's job is to with Hack in helping to lbat residence life at Wilkes · fair and enjoyable for all. and Yeager work along with aidellt assistants, on campus, mp the students safe and 's past job experience · nces with other · e offices, make her a ·oo to the team here at !:rings new insights residence life is ards this school year. is originally from y, Pa.. Her experience life started when she was a graduate student at the University of Scranton, where she was a hall director. Yeager then took a job at State University of New York (SUNY), Oswego, also as a resideP.ce hall director. When asked, after working in New York, how she ended up at Wilkes University, she stated, "My job at SUNY just wasn't working out, my mother_called me one day and told me about an ad in the paper for an assistant director of residence life at Wilkes so I sent my resume in and here I am." Yeager arrived at Wilkes and has been working since the summer preparing for her first school year at Wilkes. Hade gave her the responsibility of resident assistant training, that was held in August. Yeager said that it was great to come in as a new staff member and be trusted with such a significant responsibility immediately. "It gave me a great chance to get to know all the resident assistants, they were all great," said Yeager. When asked to compare her job here at Wilkes to her previous job at SUNY, she said that since her job in New York was not working out well, it was good to have a change. Also, now that she is back in Wilkes-Barre she is closer to home. Professionallly, she has more responsibility and is now working for the well-being of an entire student body rather than just one hall. You may wonder what her plans are for Wilkes this year as a new assistant director, residence life. Her reply was that she has already started making changes to the residence life program. "I've changed the programmirrg aspects for the halls, now instead of educationals and socials, dorms will have what we call wellness programs," Yeager said. With the wellness programs there are have socials, but the educationals become more specific in their topic areas. According to Yeager some dorms -to perform- wILKEs-BARRE-With a trove of instruments and a wealth of musical styles, No Strings Attached, a foursome based in Roanoke, VA., rifake their debut at the Chicory House, Friday, October 9, at 8:00 p.m. The musically adventuresome band, which began as a duo in 1978, started out playing traditional music, then moved to jazz-influenced tunes. Their latest recording features swing, Latin and Celtic-oriented tunes, including styles ranging from CarRibbean and Portuguese to basic Jelly Roll Morton stride style blues. Just as adventuresome as their musical styles in their wide range of instruments; two hammered dulcimers, guitar, bass, harmonics: bouzouki, pennywhistle, flute, kalimba, djembe, synthesizers, bass and tenorclarinets, bass and tenor saxophones and various percussion instruments, including Slinky's. Bandmember Bob Thomas is the bassist: that's bass guitar, bass clarinet and bass saxophone. Multi-instrumentalist Wes Chappell runs through at least seven or eight different instruments during each concert set, adding vocals in between. Randy Marchany plays the hammered dulcimer and keyboa¢, and Pete Hastings adds the chromatic and diatonic harmonica. Their special brand of on-stage huinor has prompted them to tango in their instruments, do parodies of old "rock and roll" bands or break into a clog dance while playing an old-time tune. A typical concert is likely to feature tunes by Dave Brubeck, The Chieftµins, Thelonius Monk, Sonny Rollins, Dan Hicks or The Coasiers. The group ha§ performed throughout Europe and the U.S. including the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. They have appeared on World Cafe radio programs and on CBS-TV's morning show. With eight albums under their belt, the group has been recognized with several critical awards by the National Association of Independent Record Distributors (NAIRD): In 1988, Take Five was named Best Album, String Music Category; in 1985 and 1986, Traditional Music of the Future and Dulcimer Dimensions were both named runners-up; and in 1990 and 1992, Coffee ~t midnight and Blue Roses were nominated for NAIRD's "Indie " award. The non-profit, volunteer-run Chicory House presents a range of acoustic folk music froi:n blues to bluegrass, Celtic to Cajun, jazz to gospel. The coffeehouse-style concerts are held in the community room of St. Stephen's Church, 35 South Franklin Street in Wilkes Barre. The Chicory House is not affiliated with St. Stephen's. Admission to the concert, Friday, October 9 at 8 p.m. is $8, $7 for supporting members. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Seating is first-come, firstserve. Desserts and beverages will be available for purchase throughout the evening. The Chicory House public information number is (717) 825-8772. have already begun this by having Mary Hession, director, campus · interfaith come and do a spiritual discussion. The purpose is to basically have more specifically designed programs available for the students and to have a larger variety to choose from. Another change that has been made to residence life is the disciplinary action system. In the past students have sat down oneon-one with Hacic. Now, the students in question and the Resident Assistant, (RA), accusing them of the charge go before a judicial board that consists of Hack, Yeager, Mizelle "Jacky" Nakoba, director, Evans Hall and two other RA' s who were riot involved in the incident Both the student and the RA state their case to the board and the board then discusses, in private, their ruling on the situation. Yeager said that at this_point the system seems very effective. When asked if Yeager feels she is more beneficial to the campus in certain ways and if she get an equal chance in everything because she is a wQh.lan she replied, "Of course, Darre~i>een good with including me 1}\ every decision. I feel he i~;relieved to have a female worlging with him, because then if a female student comes to residencefJife with a problem they may not feel comfortable talking to a male so therefore I am available to help out." y eager wants ail students to know that she is ~ whenever they need a person to go to for problems, advice or even a friend. �The Beacon, October 8, 1998 Page 8 The Beacon L~-Styles~roun<! Cq,mJJUS Ll v Rovmg Reporter Strange Like Me -, a success -· If you were stranded on a desert island, who would.you want_to be with?. Brandon · ''Rage'' Carlin"Bameythe dinosaur-because I could beat the snot out of him and have a feast forever." skits. They first dealt with racial and . outcome. The se-eond skit focused on Beacon Staff Writer · prejudice toward homosexuals._A gender discrimination. Afteiwards male actor was informed that his On Tuesday night in the the actors asked the audience roommate of two years was gay. Dorothy Dickson Darte Center, the questions, encouraging interaction Metamorphosis Pedorming between the actors and the audience -This was after he had assumed his roommate had gotten his female Company took-the stage as a part of members. friend pregnant, which was Multicultural Awareness Week. Two freshmen audience impossible because she was also This interactive performance pa,ticipants, Bethany Yenner and gay. ~tounded all that sat in the audiRosemary Cabanillas, explained The actors reactions to the ence. The audience was encouraged _ that participating helped bring the situations were extreme, but easily to voice their opinions on the issues audience into the skits and made the acceptable. of race, religion, prejudice and actors purpose more effective. The Meteamorphosis Performsexual preference. Perspectives and reactions ing Company should be comAs the actors took the stage, were expressed, such as how an mended on their display of talent, they began sayingrany crude name individual would have felt in tl)at showing how these situations that has ever been said or thought . situation or what the individual would play out in the "real world." They then proceeded to do two would have done to change the By DEBBIE BRANDT --------- MOTLEYCRUE ready ta ra,c·k Wilkes .Barre Jill Klicka-"My horse so I can ride all over the island." two slick g, out of eve1 e film, ti" ey have i ury. Aloi gether thro, laying the B "and were t rm their co ell. Expec e duo. Thi: Tuesday, November 3@ 7:30 p.m. at the FM Kirby Center _ tickets on sale Saturday, October 3- 10 a.m. Motley Crue will stop in Wilkes Barre on Tuesday, November 3 at 7 :30 p .m ., to perform songs from their upcoming "Greatest Hits" package. The " Greatest Hits Tour" will John Rosinski"Carmen Electra because there is no other option." feature a raw and "in your face" Motley Crue's Tommy Lee (drums), Mick:Mars(lead ,- '·' guitars), Vince Neil (lead vocals) and Nikki Sixx (bassist) at The Kirby Center. The concert will feature tracks from the bands :f irst "Greatest Hits" album, to be released October 27, which will include memorable live songs such as: "Dr. Feelgood," " Girls, Girls, Girls," "Same 01' Situation" and "Kickstart My Heart;" Motley Crue recently reteamed with legendary producer Bob Rock fo two new tracks " Bitter Pill" and "Enslaved," both included on the album and scheduled to be performed during the sh ow. Throughout their tour, Motley Crue will give a local band in each marke t a c h ance to open the show. The "Kicks tart Your Career" promotion will be sponsored in part by WZMT-The Bear and Paiste. Aspiring music ians from Wilkes-Barre will submit their tapes to the local drop-off loca tion , five finalists will be selecte d and a " battle of the bands" will decide on the lucky winning b and who will be able to play a twenty minute open ing for the Crue. Tic kets goo~ sale October 3, priced at$3 5 .00, all seats reserved, at Tfie Kirby Center Box O ffice and all Ticketmaster location s . F or more information cal 717-826- 1100. To c harge by phone c all 717-693-4 100. T o purc h ase tick ets online: www. ticketmaster.com. non plays on, that she work tright in. Don't I ybe s~e willpl Thepnly J:ll-NI the crily acts s us, some of the and at times t In conclusion "so-so" feeling ; uple of times, it · might be a fi t to enter this Tirrell Ryn-"Jim C arey because then I could laugh all the time." you are there fo: u (June 22 - J, end of the week, (July 22 - A ugu. approach a confi resolve itself.. (August 23- S, e this week. U _sful. (September 23 it to your ad vant • (October 24 ether w ovemh e to pc Decembi em to ac anuary; ng mone Adrienne Corrigan-' 'Rage because he is the man!" **For example, we are looking for colums such as a food critic, music reviewer, and humor comlumnist. b ·Derek Bleiler or the ot h 21-AJ ems imp< by ~ee �Page9 on,October8, 1998 s les Entertainment Critic's Corner with Dan Lavelle "A Night at the Roxbury" years ~ llad~ ten his ti hich ~ 1 e she was ll])hosis 1ld be c isplay o Hello fellow movie viewers. Here is a little trivia question for you. What do the "Blues Brothers," "Wayne's World" and the "Coneheads" have in common? You are correct if you stated that all three were once "Saturday "(SNL) skits which turned into movies. Joining this long list are "lrothers, who bad there film debut in "A Night at the Roxbury." slick guys venture into different nightclubs and end up getting of every one. film, the brothers are trying to achieve their ultimate dreams. One have is to own their own night club and the other is to get into . Along the way they run into a few mishaps. Cari these two through the unususal ordeals they are about to encounter? gthe Butabi's are Will Ferrell and Chris Kattan, who appear on ad were the skits original duo. Ferrell and Kattan were able to their comedy teamwork from the TV screen to the big screen . Expect to see a mix of physical humor and catchy one liners lb). This is their first major film together and they seem to be ■ the right direction. I just hope they can do a lot more than "SNL" look out for Molly Shannon, another "SNL" cast member. plays one of Steve Butabi' s obsessive admirers. Considering the ~ works on the same show as Ferrell and Kattan, she seemed to a Don't be surprised if you see her in her own film someday. willplay her "SNL" character, Mary Katherine Gallager. yM?QlellliL\Ja~ is tQl!t,the_w91edy seemed dry at ill!1es. Most acts swn.jp ~e. film, ary baseyl on the materfal from their skit. of the same catch phrases are constantly heard throughout the times they tend to get annoying. an:lusion, I'm giving it TWO AND A HALF STARS. It gave me • feeling as I left the theater. Although the humor seemed bland a Ii times, it seems like a good start for Ferrell, Kattan and Shannon. be a film for the loyal "Saturday Night Live" fans, but you might mier this film with extreme caution. Be careful! Aligning the planets with Madame Zelda S• -2929 U/ II 1Jfl 1Jfl <!t 11' DearAni, 'I}) ,<ft rgi rt: rtt -with Ani Last semester, I broke up with my boyfriend, who I had been seeing for eight months because I thought we would be better off as friends. Then this summer, we had the chance to hang out a lot as friends and I realized I really missed being with him and wanted to get back together. When I asked him if we could get back together, he said no, that was really hard for me. I realized it was a mistake to ever let him go. It took me the whole summer to get over the fact that it was over for good between us. Now, just the other day he told me_ he was ready to get back together! I don ' t know what to do!! Signed, Indecisive Dear Miss Indecisive, Wow. Now there's a sticky situation . What you have to really think about fast of all, very simply- do you want to be with this guy? It sounds like you really regret letting him go in the fu-st place. However, it sounds like a painful experience getting over him and realizing he wasn't coming back to you . Now that you are over him. you have to realize that if you take him back, you stand the risk of going through that hwt all over again. Now remember, you are the one who broke up with him, maybe it just took him a while to get over the hurt you caused him. Maybe he has healed and he has realized he wants you back. Now if he is willing to come back for more after you obviously hurt him once before. that says a lot for his feelings for you . The things you have to consider are: Why did we break up in the first place? Are those same issues still around that may cause you to end the relationship again if you should get back together? I would suggest talking to him and telling him everything you feel and be honest. Tell him how hard it was when he turned you down, when you asked him to get back together. Tell him why you left him in the first place. Find out why he said no to you over the summer and why he has now changed his mind. Is he sure he wants to be with you? Toe most important thing in this situation is to be honest. It sounds like you have both hurt each other in this situation. I think that once you have both healed and forgiven each other, this could \;ork for the two of you, since he is now willing and not so long ago you were too. You have to talk to him, that is very impo1tant. A relationship isn' t worth diddleysquat unless you communicate. Look deep into your heart and find the answer ·to this question, this will solve all of your problems. Do you love this guy and could you see things working out in a relationship situation? If you foresee a relationship full of problems and hurting, don't get involved. Find a situation that you think will make you happy and go for it!! If he's' not the guy that can do that for you, keep on loo kin' sister! **send questions to inner_peace@hotmail.com** SLC 101 7:30 p.m. Sponsored by Programming Board T.V. Ti,neout with Derek Bleiler Come on down game show fans. When you think about TV, what is the one thing that has been on for as long as you can remember? Game shows · 20 . May 20) This is a tough week for you and it will not get easier for of course. You know the classic shows that you will never forget like "Family Feud," "Name 17wt Tune," "T71e Ten Allack things one at a time, it is the only way to get things done. Thousand Dollar Pryramid," and "Press Your Luck," the "no whammy" game. 21- June 21) There is someone who needs your help this week. Make However, some of the best game shows are still on the television. n there for them to talk to, your compassion will have great rewards. "The Price Is Rig hf ' is celebrating its twenty-seventh year of being on TV. Not much bas chanced over the years 22 . July 22) Make sure all your work and business is completed by except for Bob 's hair. They still have the same old game, and the same old prizes. Everyone still waits for Rod jie week, you have a great travel weekend ahead of you. Roddy to say "A NEW CAR" and we still wait for those nice looking Barker Beauties to show us all the prizes. My n.August 22) Just when you thought your life was slowing down you personal favorite game is Plinko. I love the intensity of that little plinko chip bouncing around heading toward the a conflict that needs immediate attention. Don' t push it off or it may $5000 slot. itself. 23· September 22) • You will find yourself having a great amount of "Jeopardy" is another game show that has been around for quit some time. This show is more popular now then ~week. Use it to your advantage and the outcome will be nothing but it ever was. It is a great show to watch if you want to learn some new information and Alex Trebek always makes the show fun to watch. tr 23. October 23) You will feel you have no way out this week. There have been some game shows that were around awhile ago, but now have been regenerated and put back year advantage and the outcome will be nothing but success. on TV. One of these shows is "Hollywood Squares." You remember the one back in the eighties with Steven tr 24 • November 21) This is your we~k to catch up with old friends. Shadows, Jim J. Bullock and Joan Rivers. Now it is back on TV and Whoppy Goldburg has taken over in the middle IDgether with them it will be the relaxation you need right now. square. I am not sure if many of you have watched it recently, but there is one guy on there named Bruce Vilncb. He (No,anber 22. December 21) You received some pretty big news this looks like he could be the first muppet to ever be on a game show. lime to ponder your thoughts so you make the correct decision. (Dtctmber 22 • January 19) Your natural talents seem to dominate this Another show that has been brought back is "77ie Newlywed Game." This game is fun to play with your lliem to achieve a long awaited goal. boyfriend or girlfriend. You get a chance to see how well you know your partner, plus it is funny to hear some of the u,n,,a,y20 • February 18) Watch your spending this weekend, you seem answers that are given. But the best is the man gets the answer wrong and his wife throws a old fashion style money away left and right. Don't lose sight of what your priorities whooping on him. · -As you can see, game shows have been around for a long time. They are fun to watch ~d you might even learn ,.,_,, 19- March 20) Speak your mind this week. Don't let others walk something along the way. or lhe outcome of the situation could go the wrong way. On a more personal note, this will be the last TV time out that I will be writing due to time restrictions. I know 21 • April 19) Keep yourself low profile this week, a situation will this is terrible news to all of my avid readers, but it must be done. I apologize for this and I hope you all can find it in ~ impo~sible, but if you lay low and let it work its way through, it will your hearts to forgive me. So I have run out of time-outs, so I say to you all, goodbye. by the end of the week. �Page 10 Sporls The Beacon, October 8, 1998 The Be, B --------------------------, ....... Stickers slips behind King's Volleyball fails versus King's By SCOTT VEITH Beacon Sports Editor By SCOTT VEITH Beacon Sports Editor: The Lady Colonels field hockey team has earned themselves a 3-8 record. Their Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) Freedom League record is 1-2. The team took on the Lady Monarchs of King's College on Tuesday, October 6. The Lady Monarchs proved to be too strong for the Lady Colonels fancy , as King's took home the crown by a score of 2-1 . Jill Wilson scored her third goal of the season as she found the back of the net just before halftime. The team has a rigorous schedule ahead of them to round out the month of October. They will play eight games over the course of 17 days including three Freedom League contests. They will also travel to Cortland, New York, to take on Cortland State. After this series of games, the team will engage in play-off games if their record warrants post season play. At present, senior Lisa Werkheiser stands at 43 career points. She is trailed by junior Sara Clause in this regard by 11 points. Clause has not scored a goal this Photo by Shawn Perrine Senior Lisa Werkheiser tries her nifty stick handling skills against a Marywood defender. season, bu.t has earned an assist in her 11 games. Seven different Lady Colonels have etched their name in the score book this season. Five of these women have earned their scores with goals and two others have managed assists. Pam Truszkowski has been a mainstay in between the Lady Colonel pipes for every minute of the season. She has started and completed each of the team's contests and she has given up fewer than two goals per game. Her backup, junior January Johnson, has not yet seen action in a Lady Colonel uniform. Defensive specialists Sarah Reed and Megan Fogle have also contributed to the Lady Colonel efforts. This afternoon, the squad plays host to Gettysburg College in a match that will take place on King's home turf. SoCcer falls to Elmira Eagles By JOHN MURPHY Beacon Staff Writer In a out-of-conference matchup,.the Eagles of Elmira College took the field against the Colonels last Sunday afternoon. Wilkes went into this game coming off of a 1-0 win last Wednesday against Fairleigh Dickinson University of Madison. This win improved the Colonels record to 55. The Eagles started the game by coming at the Wilkes defense. They controlled the offensive play for the majority of the first ten minutes of play. The Colonels finally began to tum the. play around from there as they drove toward the Eagle net. This led to several quality offensive chances. The first of which came 30 minutes into the match when Wilkes fired away at the goal. This shot was stopped by Eagles net minder Craig Bohram. Then at the 36:30 mark, Tim Seymour came in on the goal. His shot sailed high and went out of bounds. Wilkes placed one more charge on the Eagle net with six minutes remaining in the half. Matt Jagursak attacked the net one last time for the Colonels, but his shot also sailed wide. The Colonels and the Eagles took to the locker room tied at zero. As the final half of play started, it looked as if Wilkes was going to open up the scoring attack. At the 4:27 mark, the Colonels had a chance to score on a penalty kick. Seymour faked a direct kick at the net and a Colonel teammate passed the ball into the goal box. A shot was then fired at the Eagle net bu't •was again turned away by Bohram. The Colonel defense played well throughout the game. Senior Scott Kowalski, as well as sophomore Bill Smith and junior Heath Niederer, played well on defense for Wilkes·. Wilkes provided several more scoring chances including shots from Jarrad Max, Dave Reinert and Kyle Rush. Each of these three shots sailed just wide of the Eagle goal. The offensive dominance started to shift in favor of the Eagles. Elmira came back with 16 minutes remaining in ~e game. Two shots were fired in the direction of the Colonel net, but freshman goalkeeper Seth Nye stopped them. With just over eight minutes left in the game, the Colonels were not as lucky. The Eagles slipped a shot passed Nye to place them on the board for the first score of the day. The Colonels could not manage a sufficient attack for the remainder of the game. Elmira' s defensive prowess held tight in the final minutes to earn the Eagles a 1-0 victory. The Colonels have seven games remaining in their regular season. This Saturday, they play host to the Crusaders of Susquehanna University. The squad has four Middle Atlantic Conference Freedom League games remaining on their schedule. The Lady Colonels took the floor to take on the Lady Monarchs of King' s College on Wednesday, October 7 at the Marts Cen'ter. Coming into the match, the Colonels had not yet won a Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) Freedom League matchup . The squad would try to end their three game losing streak in the Freedom League against the Lady Monarchs. The Lady Monarchs blew away the Lady Colonels in the first game by a score of 15-7. In the game, sisters Stefanie and Shanna Henninger led Wilkes by accounting for five of their seven points. In the second game, the Lady Colonels came out of the gate firing. They worked their way to a 10-8 lead when Wilkes coach Maria Ha:slin called a time out. King's replied to the break by taking over the game. King's earned five consecutive points to take the lead. Freshman middle hitter Aimee Coleman served up the final point for the Lady Monarchs by nailing an ace. With this victory, the Lady Monarchs sealed the team triumph, but tl)ere was another game of volleyball still to be played. In the third game, The Lady Colonels fell behind immediately. The squad gave up eight points on eight consecutive King ' s serves. Three of these service points were aces from the right hand of sophomore Susan Frayte. Frayte accounted for eight aces for the Lady Monarchs on the night. The Lady Colonels had no gas left in their tanks for the final points of the match and the Lady Monarchs stole seven more points from the Lady Colonels. The Lady Monarchs, led by the serves of senior Luz Castillo, swept the match to drop the Lady Colonels season record to 3-13. Despite their woes, the Lady Colonels hav~ had several bright spots. Freshman setters Courtney Tindal and Deanna Roulinavage have registered more assists than any other Lady Colonels. Tindal has notched 208 assists and Roulinavage has chipped in with 114 of her own. Carin Smurl came into the outing with the team lead in kills. She has recorded 92 kills in the teams 15 matches. Smurl' s twin sister Shannon is still sidelined with various injuries including a twisted ankle. She has not yet seen action this season despite her stellar performance as a freshman last season. This Saturday, The Lady Colonels will return to action when they travel to take on '{!ii55l Baptist Bible College. The team has six regular season dates left on their calender including a matchup with both Susquehanna University and the University of Scranton on Thursday, October 29. Of their remaining games, they have three MAC freedom League contests including two against the Lady- Ro yals of Scranton. The team has already been mathmatically eliminated from MAC championship contention. AMNESIA XTC THURSDAYS NO COVER OVER 21 SO CENT DRAFTS ALL NIGHT 10 to 12 $1.00 DRINKS $3.00 SAllJRDAY COVER .LADIES NIGHT 10 to 12 FREE DJ!INKS AND DRAFTS COMP. OF GOLD'S GYM SUNDAY CLUB HIP HOP THE BEST IN IDP HOP, REGGAE, &~~B w By MICH Beacon St, Satu probably week for are you d getting to whatever last night You have Wha1 know is tl fun and~ could be 1 Saturday is rugby. Rugt similar to and socce don't und can agree "It's; Reilly, a, second ye Wilkes-B: "Not the sport a know alo1 Reilly. n" This i Wilkes-B a Club. The local athle competes i and fall. K the teams I games. TheB to action a1 travels thrc New York their away welcome t, always loo Here' ~ holds pract Tuesday ar 6:00 p.m. t Saturday al home or av is available By cor practice or member, y, compete or This is having an '' I A Fra, �r 8, 1998 Page 11 reak on through Tha!'s what I say . ~ Wilkes-Barre Breakers rugby wants you e seven mo Colonels. Monarch !nior Luz :h to drop n record more assists Colonels. notched 208 Jinavage has 114 of hero rl came into team lead in id 92 kills in seen actio er stellar a freshm Saturday afternoon is ly the slowest time of the for college students. What you doing? Waking up, slowly · g to the cafe, watching ver is on TV, talking about night or waiting for tonight. ou have all day Sunday to study. What many students may not wis that there is something and worthwhile that they Id be doing besides waiting for y night and that something rugby. Rugby is a sport that is · to both American football soccer. Many Americans 't understand but most of us CID agree that it looks like fun. "It's a lot of fun," said Tim · y, a Wilkes student and aecond year rugby player for the ilkes-Barre Breakers. "Not only do you get to learn te sport and compete, you get to bow a lot of people too," added Reilly. 1 ' ~ I "I l I I This is the 25th year of the ilkes-Barre Breakers Rugby . Oub. The team, composed of b:al athletes interested in rugby, mpetes in two seasons; spring IICI fall. Kirby Park is the site of te teams practices and home aining games, AC freedom eluding two oyals of has alread ly eliminated ionship s. The Breakers are not limited l'> action at Kirby Park. The team -.vets throughout Pennsylvania, York and New Jersey for ieir away games. Anyone is welcome to play and the team is always looking for new members. Here's how it works. The club llolds practices twice a week, Tuesday and Thursday from about p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Games are ,$aturday at 1:00 p.m., whether ~e or away and transportation available for the away games. By corning to at least one 'pactice or by being an active IIClllber, you are guaranteed to Clllllpete on Saturday. This is made possible by laving an "A" game for the more i:00 competitive and experienced players, followed by a "B" game for anyone else. The "B" game is still very competitive and gives players a chance to learn the game and develop their skills. "The two games allow everyone to progress at their own pace. We let everyone play as soon as they know what is going on, and no one is forced into more than they can handle/' said Richie Owens, a long-time member of the Breakers and a Wilkes-Barre resident. Owens and other members of the team think this should appeal to many college students. In fact, the club started with mostly Wilkes students and many people from Wilkes have played in the past. "Many people come to college and stop playing the sports they played in high school. "Rugby is a fun way to stay in shape, and it's not as demanding as a college sport. Two 90 minute practices a week and Saturday games can fit into most peoples schedule," explained Owens. However, because it is a club team attendance is not mandatory . "People can come and go as they want. 'The thing is, they stick with it because they like it, and most of us only miss a practice or game when we really need to," said Owens. With only a few weeks left in the fall season, Owens believes that it is a great time for new people to get started. "By learning the basics now, a player could get a good feel for the game and have a real productive spring season," said Owens. Owens also described the team and the sport as being very social. "After every game; the home team has a party at a' local establishment for the away team. You get to know your teammates and your opponents. "Sure, we want to win, but we also make sure that everyone has a good time," said Owens. Another aspect of the club wanli AFranchise of Swanky Frank's, Norwalk, Ct. OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK LOCATED NEXT TO OJRRY DONUTS, RT. 11, lARKSVILLE IIMIO DOGS, IURGERS, SANDWICHU BOARDWALK FRID ...AND MORE 779-4670 team that Reilly enjoys is the support that the team gets from the city. "As long as people like 'Jammin' Jason Lenka and Chris 'Stingray' Rehmann (both Wilkes students) keep coming out, I'll play this game forever. "Everyone really appreciates the crowd support, and it helps us to play harder," said Reilly. Athough the club's main objective is to have fun, the ultimate goal at the end of every . season is to make the play-offs and try to win a championship. The Breakers are in good position to enjoy post-season 'action. If they win one of their remaining two games they have a good shot at play-off contention. If anyone would like to learn more about the team, about rugby or is interested in playing, please call Rich Owens at 824-9372. If you would like to see a game first, then decide to talk to someone, there are home games at 1:00 p.m. in Kirby Park on October 10 and 17. Any of the players would be glad to talk to you after the games are over. Of course, by showing up at Kirby Park around 6:00 p.m. tonight, you could play on Saturday too. So, if you are interested,get i~volved. This has provided a lot of fun for a lot of people and it might be just what you need to add some excitement to your weekend. Catch the · Wilkes .University · football team live on 90.7 WCLH this Saturday .against Wesley College~ ) v,.,,/: .,, with SCOTT VEITH Does anyone in their right min_d feel that professional athletes actually deserve the money they are paid? What makes these people any bette~ ~an the people who bust their hump all week just to pay for the telev1s10n service that brings these morons into everyone' s living rooms? ' The players of the National Basketball Association (NBA) feel that they are better than the rest of us . They not only demand to be millionaires, they want to own the teams, too. These athletes have . worked their entire lives to be the superstars they are, but this is apparently not enough . Most professional sports owners have earned their keep as successful businessmen. They don't need some hot-headed athlete with overgrown feet and an overgrown eoo telling them how to run their business. e ~ · Imagine, if you will, Wilkes' men's basketball coach Jerry Rickrode as the coach of an NBA team. His star players, Dave Jannuzzi and Brian Gryboski, are now NBA stars. His superiors, athletic director Phil Wingert and Wilkes University President Chris Breiseth, are now the owners and chief executive officers of basketball operations for the franchise. For the sake of argument, we'll call this franchise the Colo~els, stolen directly from the defunct Kentucky Colonels of the Amencan Basketball Association of the 1970's. . . Rickrode has a job to do. His job is to see to it that his players and ass1stan~ ~~a~he~ are ready to perform for each and every game. His respons1b1ht1es, m theory, extend no further than game preparation and team performance. J~nuzzi and Gryboski have responsibilities of their own: "They are to stay m shape and be _ready to perform on game day. This responsibility knows no bounds. If this means an extensive off-season trainino 0 regimen, then so be it. Wing~rt and Breiseth are in charge of every other basketball aspect of the busmess. These responsibilities are not to be tackled by players or coaches unless the duty is exacted upon them and they are rewarded accordingly. They are never asked to dribble the ball down court and pass to the open man and the players and coaches should not be asked to take care of business operations. Players, coaches, owners and executives are role players . The NBA has had trouble in assigning these duties and findino the individuals who • • 0 are w1lhng to perform the duties they are assigned for the pay for which they are expected to work, so the league is involved in a lockout. Although it is well documented that Wilkes' basketball superstars can have their head expanded by success, the thought of a lockout would be·preposterous. These athletes have come to Wilkes to do two things. They want an education and they want to play ball. . Jannu~zi would ne_ver overlook the thousands of hours he has spent m gymnasmms perfectmg games. Gryboski would never foroet about the hours of weight training that has helped him get to the level ~f performance that he is at now. The game of basketball is too important to them to worry about business details. They want to play. Anyone who attended a Wilkes basketball game last season knows that the few doll~s that they may have spent to get _into the gym was returned to them m excitement provided by the Colonels high flying offense. The worst seat in the house (as if their actually is a bad one) is less than 150 feet from the floor. In the NCAA tournament oames the gymnasium literally shook due to the noise and excitement displa;ed by loyal Wilkes fans. This sensation can not be matched by regular season NBA basketball. If a fan is Iucky, he scores a ticket to a 76ers game for on! y $30. He travels two hours to get to the stadium, spends $10 on food and watches the game from 500 feet away. He can not see the expressions on the playe_rs faces if he had a set of binoculars and he misses half of the game because the nimrod in front of him gets up 20 times to use the bathroom. We at Wilkes don't need the NBA. We' ve got all the basketball excitement we need right here in Wilkes-Barre. Only three Division III teams can say that they were as good as Wilkes last season. The Colonels bring enough excitement to last a winter and the NBA can do nothino about it. So please, NBA, stay locked out. We don' t want you and w: don't need you . _ Th~ idea:- expressed in this column are generated through every day mteracuon with Beacon readers and members of the Wilkes community. �Page 12 The Beacon, October 8, I Sports Kim ad-Vances with Lady Colonels -Footbalr Lead assists with four and has been By MATT REITNOUR making great strides at a new Beacon Staff Writer position. According to head coach Kevin Many athletes have their game Vrabel, Vance has been doing a faces. Some people paint their faces . great job at sweeper and just keeps Some people refuse to smile. The getting better with each game. game face is a look of "She is just getting better and determination, almost to say, "Let's better all the time," said Vrabel of get it on." For junior soccer player his newest junior. Kim Vance, she has her game eyes. Vance played the sweeper The junior sweeper from position in high school, but moved Reeders, Pennsylvania wears purple to midfielder at St. Francis. Now contacts during her games. This is Vance says her back is against a something she started her freshman wall, she's the last field defender season at St. Francis College of before the goalie, which makes Loretto, Pennsylvania. things hectic. When Vance transfered to "I can see the whole field, but Wilkes, she brought her purple I'm scared to mess up," said Vance. contacts and her work ethic. Seeing the whole field is not Vance, whose father got her something new for this player. started in soccer;at the young age of When her father coached her, he seven, said work ethic was one of taught her soccer skills and how to the key factors in joining the Lady play mentally. Now, that mental Colonels. toughness has made Vance a more ''The work ethic here never complete player and a team leader. changes. No matt.e r what the team As just one of two juniors on plays hard all the time, I like that a the club, Vance says she can feel lot." said Vance. that leadership as the year goes on. Vance has joined this year's "I see myself as a leader to an club and made an immediate extent. I'm more of the vocal type." impact. said Vance. ·As the team's starting sweeper, Vance said she would like to Vance is second on the team in see the teams hard work finally pay off. At 5-7 overall and just 1-4 in the Middle Atlantic Conference Freedom League, all is not lost. After dropping a tough 2-0 loss to Delaware Valley on October 6 By Shawn Perrine the club has just six Lady Colonel newcomer Kim Vance has games earned her way onto the field and into the remaining, hearts of her teammates. but would they ever love to continue play into November The club won't play at and league play-offs. Were playing home again until October 20 real hard, I just want to see the end when the squad hosts result. Neumann College at 3:30 "Losing really gets old," said p.m. The team just needs two Vance. more wins to tie and three Lady Colonel Kicks wins to break the all-time school record for wins with The squad hosts Misericordia eight. Last year's team won a on October 8, then travels to record setting seven. Albright on Saturday for a non- P~~ing' yards - Neil Rine, l · Rushing yartls - Mike H · Receiving yards - Brian Mill Scoring - Hankins, 30 points Tackles - Mark Hendry, 38 Sacks - Chris "S,tump" Shann Interceptions - Hendry, 2 Pass Breakups - Walter Hall, · Scott Sebo AU-Purpose yards -' Hankins, Field Hockey Lead Goals - Kim Walker, 3 Jill Wilson, 3 . Assists - Lisa Werkheiser, 2 Points - Walker,•6 · Werkheiser, 6 Wilson, 6 Poirits Per Game -Walker,O. .· Werkhe· . Saves - Pam Trus~owskl 1 Sh9touts Truszkowski, l l}.A.A. - TrusikoWski, 1.58 O na Rothrock, ·ssa Giz.!. 7 ~.~ ,2.(i) aine-Rotlw t,47 othrock, 1 drienne Corri league battle. Football clobbers Flying Dutchmen, 44By ROBERT J. MORCOM Beacon Staff Writer Junior tailback Mike Hankins ran for a season-high 174 yards and three touchdowns as Wilkes blanked the Flying Dutchman of Lebanon Valley College by a score of 44-0. The Colonels scored 34 second half points and improved their record to an even 2-2 while the Flying Dutchman slipped to 0-4. Both teams were battling through the beginning of the first quarter, but Wilkes' explosive offense eventually broke out setting up freshman place kicker Matt Diltz for a 37-yard field goal attempt. Diltz put it through the uprights and gave Wilkes the early lead. After a number of defensive stops by the Colonel defense and a fumble recovery by Jermaine Richardson. Wilkes got the ball back in good field position. Hankins then ran it in from six yards out to increase the Colonel advantage to nine points. Diltz's point after was good and the Colonels went into the locker room with a 10-0 halftime advantage. Hankins started the second half the same way he ended the first. He scored. The junior tailback capped a seven play, 71-yard drive with a 9yard touchdown scamper. Diltz again added the point after to give the Colonels an even October 8 * Field Hockey vs. Gettysburg @ King 's, 4:00 p.m. * Women's Soccer vs. Misericordia, 4:00 p.m. bigger lead, 17-0. Wilkes defensive pressure stepped up again as sophomore Jake Schlieter and junior Brandon "Rage" Carlin forced Lebanon Valley quarterback Dennis Yagmourian to throw an arrant pass. The pass was picked off by Colonel defensive back Mark Hendry and returned 40 yards. Five plays later, junior running back Floyd Allen reached pay dirt as senior quarterback Neil Rine hit him with a 25-yard touchdown pass. Diltz added another point after to give the Colonels a 24-0 lead heading to the final quarter. Early in the fourth quarter, Hankins would steal the show once more. From the 4 yard line, Hankins took the hand off from Rine and sprinted to the promised land. Diltz added the extra point giving Wilkes their largest lead of the season, 31-0. This tally was Diltz' s ninth point of the day. Hankins then handed the running back duties over to freshman Jim Mack. Mack responded by racing 65 yards past the Flying Dutchman defense for another Colonel score and a 37-0 Wilkes lead. Then, the Colonel defense went at it again as freshman Jerry Superko recovered a fumble. Freshman Thomas Patterson then got the call at running back. He made his best effort to out-do Mack as he ran into the endzone from 20-yards away. Sophomore Tim Caron the extra point that gave Ille Colonels their final point of contest, making the score This marked Caron's first the season after being the C starting kicker a year ago. Lebanon Valley was only 120 yards of total om no scores for their poorest offensive output of these marked the Colonels first sh of the season. The Colonels take the again this Saturday at Wes College in Delaware. The begins at 1:30 p.rn. October 10 October 13 October 14 *Field Hockey vs. Delaware Valley, 1:00 p.m. *Men's Soccer vs. Susquehanna, 1 :00 p.m *Volleyball @ Baptist Bible, 11 :00 a.m. *Football@ Wesley, 1:30 p.m. *Field Hockey @ Susquehanna, 4:00 p.m. *Volleyball @ Lycoming, 7:00 p.m. *Women's Tennis vs. Marywood, 3:30 p.m. *Women's Soccer@ Baptist Bible, 4:00 p.m. *Men's Soccer vs. Moravian, 4:00 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. 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 1998 October 8th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1998 October 8 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/b28c593dc604f2e56da66a8984ccecda.pdf 4d37292c27ecf335cdac64f57e27d4e6 PDF Text Text THE BEACON Wilkes University Wilkes•Barre, Pa. 18766 Volume 51 Number 5 October 15, 1998 Learning from a distant classroom By PAULA J. GENTILEMAN Beacon Staff Writer Goo Dolls" • g to town ... Page3 Page8 ls away. ore Tim nt that gave ir final point ing the score Caron's first Itheir Wilkes University recently established a new distance learning program that allows offcampus college students to receive a Wilkes education through teleconferencing. "Distance learning is an innovative way to teach students outside of the typical classroom setting. "Technology makes it possible to go beyond the confines of an ordinary university. Leaming is no longer limited to the classroom and campus. The audience is expanded and has the opportunity to communicate with the best minds in the world," said Dr. James Merryman, coordinator, distance learning, at Wilkes. The Distance Leaming Center at Wilkes, located in room one of the Stark Learning Center, is equipped with interactive video technology which allows students and teachers from a Wilkes class to see and speak to students at distant sites in real time. There is also a quad screen which allows four distant sites to be seen simultaneously. Photo courtesy of University Relations Wilkes faculty kickoff distance learning program. Wilkes is currently exporting three graduate courses within Pennsylvania. Dr. Robert Seeley, chairperson, business and economics, teaches a master's course in health economics. The master's course in medical sociology is taught by Dr. Michael Garr, associate professor, sociology and anthropology. Both of these courses are exported to Penn State Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, Pa. A graduate course in education, titled "Cognition," is instructed by Dr. Deborah Tindell, assistant professor, psychology and transmitted to a classroom at Liberty High School, Bethlehem, Pa. During the spring semester of the 1998-99 academic year, Wilkes will participate in a certification course on business and entrepreneurship with Eastern Europe under the Center for Agile Pennsylvania Education (CAPE). Dr. Jeffrey Alves, director, Small Business Development Center, will oversee the Wilkes component of the certification process. Plans are underway for the distance learning program to export classes at the international level. Wilkes and Heilongjiang University in China are engaged in dialogue on linking the two universities in an interactive learning initiative. The distance learning program will offer college credits to qualifying high school students. More than 150 high schools throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York will have access to the Wilkes distance learning courses through the partners in distance learning consortium. "Distance learning is a vital part of the future of education, and it is important that Wilkes is a part of it," said Merryman. Scholarship to benefit students ps" goes cultural. .• Page 11 (put of :olonels I. pnels talc turday at elaware. Op.m. eporter lumn s pg.2 pg.3 pg.4 pg.5 pg.6 pg.8 pg.9 pg.9 pg. 10 pg. 11 P. Kirby junior professor of free enterprise and entrepreneurship, Beacon Staff Writer prepared a proposal to develop the McGowan Scholars program at Wilkes University is proud to Wilkes. announce its recent acceptance into "The McGowan Scholars the McGowan Scholars program. offers tremendous· scope on two This business program award, fronts. First, it gives our students an in honor of William G. McGowan, opportunity to look at the field of founder of MCI, brings .; entrepreneurship as a career choice. recognizable prestige to the "Second, the program University. Two students will be emphasizes Wilkes's commitment accepted into the program and will .. to entrepreneurship education on receive full-tuition scholarships campus and within the greater during their senior year of study. Wilkes-Barre area," said Alves. This program serves to provide The program aims at increasing an incentive for early preparation in campus and community recognition integrative entrepreneurship of the personal and professional activities by students in the Wilkes contributions of William G. business program. The McGowan McGowan as a telecommunications Scholars builds upon student and giant. community interest in "Having the McGowan entrepreneurship. program at Wilkes University is an Last fall, Dr. Anne Heinemen appropriate and tangible connection Batory, associate professor, between the entrepreneurial spirit marketing and Dr. Jeff Alves, Allan with which McGowan approached By LARA LUKESH his business ventures and the unique strides in entrepreneurship which Wilkes is beginning to make," said Batory. A unique component of the business education offered at Wilkes is the Allan P. Kirby Center for Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship. The center fosters and promotes economic individualism and independence within the context of the free enterprise system. The Kirby Center enables local business persons, businesses and Wilkes students to explore strategies for starting new ventures and expanding existing businesses. Who is eligible for the McGowan Scholars program? Undergraduate students who are declared majors in a Wilkes business program are eligible when they have achieved junior standing and plan on spending their next academic year at Wilkes. . Graduate students are eligible but they must have completed at least one semester of graduate · work and plan on completing their graduate degree requirements at Wilkes. Other selection criteria include: a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0; a 5001,000 word essay submission to the William G. McGowan Scholar Award Committee of Wilkes University commenting on McGowan's contributions to today's business world in general or to the telecommunications field in particular; a portfolio of entrepreneurship activity; and a recommendation for the award by at least one business faculty member. Applications will be available in early spring. For further infoIIllation, please contact Dr. Batory Ext. 4704 or Dr. Alves Ext. 4592. �Page 2 .o News In the nation.now . • • Crime on campus: WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP)- President Clinton is relying on international monitoring to hold Yugoslavia accountable. Clinton says the world is "not dependent on hope." He stresses that NATO will be watching to see if Yugoslavia's president pulls troops out of Kosovo and ends oppression of ethnic Albanians. Yet, that morning may not start immediately and once it begins it could go on for a long period of time. National Securi~y Advisor Sandy Berger says the team of 2000 international monitors will remain in Kosovo "as long as necessary." At the Pentagon, spokesman Michael Doubleday says there's also no time deadline for the end of NATO reconnaissance flights. Doubleday didn't say exactly when those flights would begin other than within a few days. JERUSALEM (AP)- There's new trouble for a Middle East peace agreeil),ent. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyabu says the fatal shooting of an Israeli student may have scuttled any possibility of a troop withdrawal agreement with Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat. The U.S. bad hoped for an agreement at this weeks summit in Washington. MARYLAND (AP)- President Clinton is turning up the heat on Congress. He is calling for the Republican leadership to spend more money on federal programs for schools. The Republicans say they agree on how much money to use, but they want the states and local school boards to contribute to the spending. WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP)- Gay rights activists are dismayed by a Supreme Court decision that lets Cincinnati deny special protection for gays. A spokeswoman for a gay rights legal defense group says the ruling is "not the end of the battle for equal rights in Cincinnati." NEW YORK (AP)· For the first time in its history, the National Basketball AssociMion (NBA) has bad to cancel regular season games because of a labor dispute. The league says it bas cancelled the first two weeks of the coming season after labor talks broke off in New York. WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP)- Flu experts from around the world are meeting in Washington to compare notes on how to fight an illness that kills 40,000 people in this country and millions more worldwide each year. Dr. Keiji Fukuda, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, says most people should get flu vaccinations in early fall, but he says people who run a health risk if they get the flu should get their shots even if it's late in the season. Those attending the conference say there is also a need to get more people, especially older minorities, to be vaccinated against the flu. How can we keep ourselves sat By AMY GEORGE Beacon Staff Writer With the recent onset of crimes on campus, students may wonder exactly how they can keep themselves safe from danger. The answers tum out to be pretty simple. Gerald Cookus, chief, Wilkes University Security says the way to safety is not much more than common sense. "When you're traveling at night walk in well-lit areas, don't take shortcuts and travel in groups," said Cookus. He also advises students to utilize the security guards more often. "If you dial 4999 a security guard will come and walk you to wherever you want to go. You can also get a mobile escort within a three block area," said Cookus. Students may not be aware of another way they can prevent crimes on campus. It is called the CARE (Criminal Activity Reporting Extension) line. "Just dial CARE and you can report any suspicious activity you see. If you suspect someone of using or dealing drugs or if you feel that you may be in danger of someone just dial the line," said Cookus. 'The line is anonymous so students should not be afraid to call and report impending crimes. In an actual event or emergency there are steps which can be taken to ensure safety. "Scream as loud as you can because-criminals don't want to get caught, " said Anthony George, deputy chief, WilkesBarre Police. He also advises to give assailants anything they want because "no material objects are worthy of your life." If there is a threat, or someone is approaching, an individual should run as fast as he/she can to an area where there are a lot of people. "Don't be afraid to be embarrassed if you're wrong. Better safe than sorry. Also, get the best description as possible of the assailant without putting yourself in any danger/; said George. · Individuals should pay attention to their height, weight and clothing. Look for distinguishing characteristics and see if they were drivfog or walking. All victims of crimes HALLOWEEN 0 ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS!! V E The Beacon is currently looking for writers to write about news related issues on campus. We are also looking for any newsworthy story ideas that pertain to the Wilkes community. If you are interested please call The Beacon office at Ext. 5903 or stop in for our general staff meeting on Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. You can also e-mail us at: beacon@wilkesl.wilkes.edu L Most Now f 50% Off I E. 5CARE1}ff ..fr Check out our website. ~· http://wilkesl.wilkes.edu/~beacon/index.html ????OOfOF 501'4EONE YOO \.OVEI 1'he \Jnlver~lty Shoppe s . should call the police immediately which has easier with the areas new! system. "Crime on campus is ongoing issue that is evervigilant for the universities administrators," said Paul Adams, dean, student · Adams said that · students safe is arnatterol to create awareness and educating them to the dan everyday life. "Try and understand there are people who want take advantage, especially students on a campus," · Adams. Adams and Cookus recently to discuss the i the crime on campus. · concern is· to improve the campus climate. "I want everyone to responsibility for one People have to realize have a stake in each o lives," said Adams. They seem to agree everyone in the unive~i help keep this campus people are educated a dangers then they just able to do that. Looking for some extra spending money??? Sher~an Hills Apartments, 3 Parkv1ew Circle, Wilkes-Barre, accepting applications for our hi affordable, centrally located, 1 bedroom, fully carpeted, cable r apartments. What makes them affordable is that your rent won't ex 30% of your income-guaranteed. Facilities include: central laundry 24-hour emergency maintenance off-street parking, located on a route, and just minutes from do Wilkes-Barre. Quick a1't)roval process. Call D Tuesday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-5 p. at 823-5124. Y,Nov •• the Goo <>rming ling by bi iladel~ , they w With SJ an alten askedh°' n the Goa response ntacted tJ n the affo e us and we were ad Helen Den OOrdinator, programm s isn't the c excited abc · g's College, L Community O State Hazelton ru forward to get1 On October 9, g occurred at 3:.5 South Main Stre( The victim reports ched by a suspec a revolver at hii ed money. The , over approximate cash and the sm uspect description: 35 years old, 5'10' nds, brown hair ; le, wearing a whi~ blue jeans, drivi 's blue full size s October Io and 11, 1998, a theft between the hou . and 1:05 p.m. ai Street. unknown person(1 victim's candy a1 Chevrolet Cheve port from the local · le bore a Pa. ·on BHB0242. The ue was $21,000. �•ant everyone bility for one ,ave to realize take in each ndAdams. y seem t ! in the u p this C re educa money??? ,partments Wilkes-B ons for ou y located, Jeted, cab 1tmakes th rrent won' me-guaran ntral laun mainten located es from Barre. )Cess. C f, 8 a.m.;124. NEWS Page3 oo Goo" for you ·Kneale to speak at conference up of John Rzenik, vocals and ... y, November 7, at the Goo Goo Dolls onning at the Marts Tiaveling by bus from their in Philadelphia on 6, they will arrive in oon with special guest, 11111, an alternative band. When asked how Wilkes n the Goo Goo Dolls' response was simple. ntacted their agent n the affordable be gave us and the date' we were added to their • said Helen Dempsey, · coordinator, Wilkes ·1y programming board. W'likes isn't the only ·on excited about the Xmg's College, Luzerne Community College and Slate Hazelton are also forward to getting guitar, Robby Takac, bass and vocals and Mike Malinin, dnnns. The band formed in Buffalo, New York in 1986 and released their first album, "The Goo Goo Dolls," a year later. Even though the album didn't do very well the band persevered. Four albums and a new drummer later, they hit it big. Their single "Name" raced up the charts and placed itself and the album, "A Boy Named Goo," at number one for several weeks. Their latest album, "Dizzy Up the Girl," includes the hit single "Iris" from the "City of Angels" soundtrack. Plenty of tickets are still available, $12.00 for students, must show ID, and $16.00 for the public. They can be bought at the programming board office on the third.floor of the Conningham Student Center or in the Stark Learning Center until tickets are sold out. The ticket money will pay the cost of the hospitality for the band and expenses for the concert. WILKES-BARRE- Worldrenowned educator and author Dr. Mike Kneale has been named the keynote speaker for Project LEARN V, a consortium of 3,500 professional educators, scheduled for Friday, October 16, 1998, on the campuses of Wilkes University and King's College. For more than 20 years, Kneale has given keynote addresses on enhancing personal and professional growth and motivation. He will present his keynote address, "Reflecting on Success: The Billy Hawkins Story," at the FM Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, from 8:00 am. to 9:00 a.m., and from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Kneale received a baccalaureate and master's degree from Kent State University and a doctorate from Harvard University. Kneale has served as an elementary and high school teacher, an assistant principal and principal. He was named superintendent of the Holdrege and Grand Island City School District in Nebraska and was then Suspect description: white 35 years old, 5'10" tall, pounds, brown hair in crew Style, wearing a white Tand blue jeans, driving .an 90's blue full size station •On October IO and r 11, 1998, a theft between the hours of p.m. and 1:05 p.m. at 216 d Street. An unknown person(s) die victim's candy apple 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Sport from the location. 1ebicle bore a Pa. lion BHB0242. Toe value was $21,000. robbery occurred at 12:45 a.m. at 300 Parkview Circle. The victim re:irorted walking at_the location when he was approached by three white males and a Hispanic male. The suspects engaged him in brief conversation and then pushed him to the ground and removed the victim's wallet from his pants pocket. The wallet contained no valuables. • On October 11, 1998, criminal mischief occurred between 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. at 95 Butler Street. An unknown person(s) smashed the rear windshield on victim's 1988 Chevrolet Cavalier. -,· ~ On October 11 and 12, 1998, criminal mischief occurred between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. at 243 North Main Street. An unknown person(s) ripped approximately ten shingles off the victim's roof. • On October 11 and 12, 1998, a theft occurred between the Project LEARN V is a daylong education conference that provides cutting-edge information to local teachers, kindergarten through university level. This year's theme, "School to Careers," emphasizes the student's need to acquire the necessary skills to succeed i~ the workplace. Holistic Exposition to be held WILKES-BARRE--The Holistic Consortium of Northeastern Pa announces their annual Holistic Exposition, to be held Saturday, October 17, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 18, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the Independent Fire Hall, Sprague Avenue, Kingston, Pa., located one block off Rt. 11 and Market Street (at Kingston Comers). Come and enjoy the unique experience.and friendly atmosphere of this unusual gathering. Meet gifted artisans and craftsmen. Browse· amid books and tapes, artwork of natural materials, handmade pottery, soaps and powders. Learn about healing therapies based on the principles of nature. Learn about Numerology, Handwriting Analysis, Reiki (the universal healing energy), Oriental therapies, nutritional supplements, Flower Essences and more. Get a massage. Bring the entire family and your spirit of adventure and treat yourself to an extraordinary weekend. Admission $1; children under 16 free. Stark 101 has a new name olice · . · blotter ••• •On October 9, 1998, a occurred at 3:50 a.m. 94 South Main Street. The victim reports being cbed by a suspect who a revolver at him and d money. Toe v~ctim over approximately 10 in cash and the suspect appointed superintendent of the Colorado Springs Public Schools. Kneale travels the globe speaking on the importance of valuing people and the institutions that develop them. He has served as a visiting professor, an author and has hosted his own radio and television programs. By PAULA J. GENTILEMAN Beacon Staff Writer hours of 9:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. at 700 North Pennsylvania Avenue. An unknown person(s) removed the rear lights off nine of the victim's trailers. • On October 13, 1998, a rape occurred between the hours of 4:00 a.m. and 4:30 a.m. on Academy Street. A 22 year old female reported getting something out of her car on Sullivan Street when the suspect stopped his car near her and started asking for directions. The suspect got out of his car and forced the victim into his car. The · suspect drove the victim to a residence on Academy Street where he forced her inside and sexually assaulted her. The victim was able to flee the area and contact police. Suspect description: black male, 25-30 years old, 5'6" tall, 140 pounds, black hair, black eyes and wearing gray jogging pants and flip-flops. The investigation is continuing by the detective division. Wilkes University and Rite Aid Corporation recently held a Ribbon Cutting and Plaque Unveiling Ceremony to fonnally dedicate room 101 of the Stark Learning Center as the Rite Aid Auditorium. Following a welcome speech by Dr. Bernard W. Graham, dean of' the Wilkes School of Pharmacy, Timothy J. Noonan, president of Rite Aid, presented the keynote address to a capacity crowd of more than three hundred people. Representatives from Wilkes and Rite Aid participated in the ribbon cutting and unveiled a prototype of the plaque that will adorn the entrance of the auditorium. Rite Aid gave a donation for the remodeling of Stark 101 to upgrade the equipment and bring the facilities into the twenty-first century. The Rite Aid Auditorium is used by the pharmacy department for classes, seminars and general science classes. It also hosts various lectures and special events held at Wilkes. The Professional Initiation Ceremony for the pharmacy class of 2002 was held in conjunction with the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Sixty-three students received their professional white coats, signed the Pharmacy Code of Ethics and took the official Oath of a Pharmacist. ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS!! The Multicultural Student Coalition (MSC) is sponsoring its second annual international fashion show, Saturday, October 24, at 8:00 p.m. in the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts. The show is free and open to the public. There will be samples of international cuisine and displays from various countries following the show where the audience can ask questions. For mote information, contact Gina Morrison at Ext. 4731. �• Page4 • lillOil Letters to the Editor Letters to the editor guidelines: I can't be "under the table and dreaming'' with Matthew Sowcik Letters should include your name a.nd phone number. They should be no longer than 250 words a.nd must be signed in order to be printed. Letters will be printed in the order they are received a.nd must be submitted by 10 a. m on the Tuesday prior to publication. Letters ca.n be sent via electronic mail, intercampus mail or dropped off at The Beacon office. Dear Editor & Students of Wilkes, Since this year began, a great travesty has fallen upon our campus. It is nothing so severe as racism, sexual assault, but none the less a tragedy that affects the students. Last week, Wilkes security has injured the rights of our students and given preferential treatment to that of faculty members. · On Tuesday, September 22, one resident's car was mercilessly taken from the parking lot behind Delaware. Wilkes security did not bother to find the owner of the car and warn him that the car was being taken. They came, saw prey and devoured, leaving no evidence of the crime. That is not the only injustice of the day. Not an hour after Wilkes security towed this car, a faculty member parked in the exact same spot. A spot that is neither a spot, or parking place. One student's car was taken from an illegal parking spot and a faculty car was left there for two days, devout of a ticket or a towing. We ask you students, does this bother you? Should the administration and faculty not fall under the same rules and regulations as it's students? This hypocrisy must end. It is obvious that there is limited parking available on campus and yet the faculty deems it necessary to park wherever they please, with no fear of being dragged away by the Wilkes security "Happy Ticket Men." Favoritism on campus cannot be allowed to continue. We are all equals here (except those of us who pay over twenty thousand dollars to get towed away). · Jonathan Burke Mike Koch Alan Duke Greg Johansen Your opinion belongs here! Letters to the -editor can be submitted at The Beacon office or.via e-mail at: beacon@wilkes 1. wilkes.edu. I wanted to start this week off on a good note by telling everyone to have a great fall break. Now without anymore menial chitchat I present to you this week's column. . 111is week's column topic came about for two different reasons. First is the fact that there have been more incidents involving 'guns, knives, robberies and muggings this year than in the past two years I have been here combined. The other is that one of my roommates made an interesting observation that I found to be very intriguing. I am not sure if everyone has noticed, but it seems we have a new addition to the greenway. A lot of hard work and valuable time has gone into installing a new sun dial; just to the left of the library. The way I see it, that is just what Wilkes needed, a sun dial. We shouldn't worry about the individuals that were mugged right fu front of the library or even the individual that was beaten up in front of the president's house. Now, I am fully aware that this money'to construct the sun dial came from somewhere or someone who specifically told the school what they wanted done with their money. My only argument to that is why, as a university, are we not trying harder to get money to increase security across campus? Is it because there is no need for more security or is it simply because there is no plaque that says "Donated by'' on these items? If the second answer is the case, then maybe we should look into putting names of the donors on the back of security uniforms or on the hoods of security vehicles. The truth is that all of us on campus need to help in answering the problems with security. Ifwe don't, well, I guess when we get mugged we can at least look at the sun dial to know the exact time-to put on the incident report. I can only hope the sun is out when it happens. The Beacon is now on the web. Check us out next time you're surfing at: ..••- 'http://wilkes1.wilkes.edu/~beacon/index.h SECURITY---c_o~n_ti_nu_e_d_fr_om_pa_g_e_s__ that Social Security provides for young workers and their families: • One out of every three Social Security beneficiaries is not a retiree but a disabled worker, or a member of a disabled worker's family or a survivor of a worker who has died. • Social Security provides survivors insurance for a young, average worker with a family that is equivalent to a personal life insurance policy worth about $300,000. Average benefits for a widowed mother or father with two young children are currently about $1 ,500 per month. • For a disabled worker with a spouse and two young children, the average Social Security disability payment is now about $1,200 per month. The value of the Social S~urity protection, including financial protection after reaching retirement age, for a young average earner with a family is e.qual to a long-term disability policy worth about $200,000. • Benefits are based on progressive formulas that take into account the fewer work years and lower earnings of younger workers . This means that, even though a worker may not have a full lifetime's earnings, the worker and his or her family still have significant insurance protection in case "of · death or disability. • Social Security cash benefits, including disability and survivors' benefits, are indexed to inflation; unlike many private insurance policies, benefits increase as the cost of living increases. • Once a disabled worker is entitled to cash benefits for 24 months, he or she is entitled to Medicare health insurance coverage. Although the next major exam or job interview will most likely continue to be the major concern of younger Americans, they should not forget that, unfortunately, premature death and disability could be a reality for some. Although reform is needed to ensure the long-term solvency of Social Security, Social Security is indeed providing valuable disability and survivors insurance protection today for younger workers'and their families. · The Beacon Box 111, Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18766 (717)-408-5903 or 408-2962 Fax (717)-408-5902 E-mail: beacon@wilkesl.wilkes.edu Editor in Chief-Karen Cook News Editor-Alyssa Kaslavage Lifestyles Editor-Joanna Gaydos ·sports Editor-Scott Veith Copy Editor/Distribution Manager-David DiMartino Assistant Copy Editor-Lauren Castelli Photo Editor-J.J. Fadden Web Manager-John Bruett Business Manager-Sandie Kramer Advisor-Lyrui Elko Background Info. •Established in 1947 •A warded by the Association Scholastic Pre$ Association •Printed on Thursdays, with exceptions for school hol~ days and final exams •1,100 to 2,500. papers are distributed weekly •We're on the World Wide Web: . http://wilkesl. wilkes.edul-beacon/ index.html The Beacon is the student newspaper of Wilkes University. All editorial decisions are made by the student editors. All opinions expressed within The Beacon are those of the author or source quoted. The Beacon office is located on the second floor of Hollenback Hall. �Page5 Social Security-There for you now nigh~, early mornings By Kenneth S. Apfel, Commissioner of Social Security An editorial A guest editorial «on is published every week throughout the semester with the school holidays and final exams. Although niany members of mmunity are loyal readers not many understand the hard work, long hours that go into producing The Beacon each week. The Beacon staff went through Some major changes. Although some major layout, design and copyediting improvements, wthe numerous rules and guide~~s involved.you 'Ip,ay not staff has changed over thi lastf<.~ months also:::rtiich is an obberies mbined. Il l that I ti lion editors are new, not only to the staff, butto·the world eeltly basis. The different writing style$. restpctions, the addedstress is a lot lo get used to, especially ·bile hool, Once you get usedfo1J!e: s~~ ~f n?t .geJ elate nigbt copyediting and the early,mornin , it is an.often thankless job. ' on The Beacon is a student. t, staff · · and con· /4 ing is no n 'Dona houldl a quality neW:ij>a~ all!ab:d large learned a lot about the style gtJicle!ines, l>eing resppnsible, t, and working with others. Most importantly we are about each other. The Beacon staff has meshed into a working re importantly a family. t everyone, faculty, staff and students, t.o take a moment to about how much work my staff does on a weekly basis. I also y staff know how proud I am of them and how grateful. I am to orking with me at The Beacon. member of The Beacon ediwrial staff writes an editorial representing oil to say that we are succee 10/the editorial board. It is not meant to reflect the opinions of the Universi as a whole. for .students worried about the next round of final exams or the prospect of landing a gocxl paying job after completing their education, retirement security four or five decades down the road is probably the last thing on their minds. And, should the subject of Social Security arise, most young people would say that they don't believe the program will be there for them when they need it in the future. However, the sad truth is that for many younger Americans, the need for Social Security could occur sooner than they think ... well before they reach retirement age. Early death, disability ... each seems like a remote possibility when you are young and healthy. But consider this sobering fact: Fully one-third of all twenty-yearolds will die or become disabled before they reach their 65th birthday. Consequently,for millions of young people, Social Security is there today providing valuable protection. Younger Americans should also bear in mind the larger economic consequences of what Social Security means tQ older Americans of their grandparents generation-without the program, more than half would be living below the poverty line. A significant accomplishment, yes, but what significance does this have for students on America' s campuses? Well, without Social Security, many middle-aged parents of today's college students would feel an obligation to help provide for their own aging parents, and there would be fewer family resources to use for their children's educational expenses. It is true that Social Security is facing long-term financing challenges in the next century based on demographic trends, particularly the fact that people are living longer, healthier lives. Of course, this longer life span is good news for all of us. But, we must recognize that changing demographics will put a strain on America's retirement program. The president has called for a year-long national dialogue on Social Security. Following a White House Conference on Social Security in December 1998, the president will seek bipartisan discussions with Congress early next year to seek responsible reforms for Social Security so the program can continue to meet all its financial obligations for current and future generations of workers. We must dispel this notion that Social Security will not be there in the future. It will be there. The only question is what shape the program will take for the next millennium. But what will happen in the future is only part of the story. As explained earlier, for many young people, the future could be now if premature death or unexpected disability occurs. Social Security can provide a buffer of economic security against such eventualities for young workers and their families. Shorter work histories, high medical expenses, lack of employer provided insurance coverage, low salaries, even poor planning-these and other reasons mean that many young workers and their families have little insurance or "extra" resources to help out if their earnings stop abruptly. Social Security can be a critical lifeline. , Here are some little known, but very important, facts about the disability and survivors insurance protection see SECURITY page 4 Becom.e ·a life s aver! 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(I st visit = $ I 5 2pd visit= $35) Repeat donors earn $15 to $25 each visit Call 8 2 ·3-4 11 9 CLEAN, SAFE PROCEDURE• COURTEOUS, PROFESSIONAL STAFF• FEES PAID �The Beacon, October 15, 1 Page6 \II, ti/~ Ill ~,Jt!J \II ,;, ~ ,11 ~ II/ ~ IIJ ~, tit ~tJij ., vii ., • ltl vii ., 'Ji .,vii • vii ,,, 'f ~ Heading ''Into the Streets'' j Thursday, October 15 • Fall Recess, 10:00 p.m. Friday, October 16 • National Boss Day • Academic mid-term grade reports due in Registrar's office By: GREG COLLINS i~ -~t CJ Saturday, October 17 00 Sunday, October 18 Monday, October 19 • Classes resume 8:00 a.m . I= Wednesday, October 21 • "Talk it Out," Alumni House, 5:00-6:00 p.m. • Student Government Meeting, Marts 214, 6:30 p.m. • Scripture Study, Alumni House, 6:30-7:30 p.m. • Martial Arts Club Meeting, Wrestling Room, 6:45 p.m. • •• The Beacon • staff would like to wis all students, faculty and staff a safe • and happy fall break' • .. ~ ~ The Nursing Student Organization is sponsoring a presentation on AIDS. A guest speaker from the American Red Cross will speak in COB 106 on Wednesday, October 21, 1998 at4:30p.m. The presentation is for community education as well as for those interested in health care. Everyone is welcome. \11 \11 IIJ \It \11 \II \U .\flt/" ltlvii ~ "ltl" ~" ltl" 't'. 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From the start you'll enjoy great pay, complete medical and dental care, 30 days of vacation each yea, plus the opportunity to travel and AIM HIGH see the world . To discover how high ► a career in the Air Force can take you, call 1-800-423-USAF, or visit our website at www.airforce.com www.airforce.com &r> ; inCl cam For further information or if you have any questions you can contact Mary Hession at Ext. 5904. ~ \I o . ''Into the Streets," October 22-0ctober 29 C Tuesday, October 20 • Off-Campus Council Meeting, SUB Basement, 11 :00 a.m. • Commuter Council Meeting, SUB Basement, 12:15 p.m. • Circle K Meeting, Alumni House, 5:30 p.m. • Percussion Ensemble, CPA, 8:00p.m. • Starting on Thursday, October 22, Wilkes students and faculty will be taking part in a week ef various volunteer activities. The annual "Into the Streets" program consists of such events as Halloween parties for school children, painting pumpkins with the elderly and spending an afternoon at an area soup kitchen. Student volunteers can take part in one or many activities. Typically, well over 100 students participate. Everyone who volunteers during "Into f?e Streets" week, as in years past, will receive a free T-shirt, in addition to the joy oflending a hand. "It's a lot of fun, but the best part is it's easy to get involved," said Megan Stevens, sophomore, who participated last year. Schedules of the planned activities will be available this week for everyone who is interested. �Page7 cation and awaren~ necessary for defense be treets" ·nting teers n is a common only on our erywhere you go. gan increase in the ·ooand our campus, students e more aware of · gs and how to an to the state of it clears up all the t violence and for May on ober2 :15 a. ourself. fense works in two gh awareness and step in self-defense ware of the . Indi victuals nt themselves as a ''hard target," appearing confident and aware. Confidence consists of looking ahead, not at the ground, standing up straight and walking with a purpose. Although individuals may not feel confident, this helps them become aware of wbat and who is around. Students are always given the image of an individual who bas been attacked as a victim, they never hear of those who have fought back and "won." The key to fighting back lies in turning fear into anger and power. To do this people have to realize they are worth defending. When they realize this, an attack is unacceptable. A defender's first reaction may be crippling fear which literally makes you freeze. As soon as a defender becomes angry, adrenaline will help them fight off the attack and get away. Eighty percent of women who yelled and ran from their attacker were able to escape without physical h31lll and 60 percent who either yelled or ran away, escaped. Everyone, especially females need to be further aware of this rise in criminal activity. Most women, if not all, fear sexual assault. The possibility of sexual assault affects many women, making every woman a ''potential target." The fear of becoming a target shapes the idea that women cannot walk alone, ride a bus alone, go out alone, wear certain clothing, say certain things or even make eye contact with men. · Most women will shy away from yelling and will hold their power inside, afraid of drawing attention to themselves. In self-defense women are taught to unleash this power. Developing strength not only mentally but in physical techniques. Although self-defense will not erase violence, it will prepare men · and women for these violent situations. Information provided by:www.. hss.cmu.edu/bs/22/ rentschl,er.html al Sprays- These sprays can disable an attacker for up to two minutes, giving you time to get The best choices are pepper spray and mace. Don't carry a chemical-spray canister in your purse; carry it on your key chain. Be sure to practice using the spray, on a doll or a chair, so you know canister works. Alarms- These handheld devices emit ·a piercing shriek, startling an assailant and giving you Unless you are trained, don't carry a gun or keep one in the house, since it is likely to be stolen uor taken away from you by an assailant. If you do keep a gun, make sure you have the training permits. Check with local police about the laws in your area. Force- Women aren't brought up to be aggressive, so they are generally not prepared for a if-defense classes can help. The best ones teach methods tailored to women's strengths, located ·ps and legs. If nothing else a self-defense class can boost your confidence, which is one of the nses of all. ·on provided by: www.legs.com/articles/9603/selfdefense.FI mjoy gr cation ea v to trave icover ho =orce can I-USAF, or 1/v.airforce will ensure 3/0Ut s'cu~ty, ting'' tl)ings sue ddefecatin ttacker leav be raped _S~f~ty l;'iP.s: In your car: -keep car doors locked while driving -close windows at red lights and in slow traffic -check rearview mirror frequently, stay aware of who is behind you, if you think someone is following you don't go home, go to the closest police station or well-lit, public area -park under a street light or as close to the building you will be corning from, avoid parking near hiding places such as bushes, dumpsters and woods -scan the parking lot before approaching your car -if possible walk with a friend, co-worker, doorman or security guard, there is safety in numbers -have your keys in your hand before you leave the building -when you approach your car, check underneath and inside, potential attackers could be hiding there On the street: -stay alert and aware of your surroundings, walk with a determined stride -don't rule out women as perpetrators -if you think someone may be following you go to a welllit busy area or even stepping off the curb will make it easy for drivers to see what's happening -carry a whistle, personal alann, or pepper spray with you at all times and don't hesitate to use them At the ATM: tions for Defense: t back and you won't get hurt spray will reliably fight offan ~11g·g~e~st~:-~ -choose an ATM in a well-lit area visible from the street and that has security cameras -ask a friend to stand a couple feet away and keep watch -avoid using A TMs at night -don't use that ATM if someone suspicious is lurking around At Home: -keep all doors and windows locked, deadbolt locks on front and back doors -if you hear something suspicious call the police, don't assume it's just the wind -never open a door _to a stranger -single women should list themselves in the phone book by their first initial and last name, not to divulge gender -keep outside of your house well-lit when you are going to be coming ~ome after dark At work: - -keep office doors locked when working late, on weekends or early in the morning -do not get into an elevator with someone who makes you feel uncomfortable or unsafe cases . than 1 percent hf reported FACTS: · -15 ~entofwomen on college Other: -condition yourself, it helps to be mentally prepared -talk to your family about these safety tips and act out different scenarios -be mentally ready and stay alert ep_ on college pted rape eac lfdefebse. ed oy: httJ?:il .. ~weiss/SDNf.yt . information provided by: http://farnily .disney .corn/Featur / fam1 ily_l 996_05/bois/boisl99605_boisdefense/ bois 199605_boisdefense.html and http://www.leggs.com/ :rticles/ 9603/selfdefense.F/ �Page8 Li£eStyles Around Campu Roving Reporter If you had one wish, what would you wish for? Jennifer Lazorack-'To travel the world for free." Joe Harbeson"Three more wishes." Matt Breger-"Our cafeteria food was good so I wouldn't have to spend three hours in the bathroom at night." Sniffling? Sneezing? Coughin ByVANESSASCHEFFNER Special to the Beacon Feeling a bit under the weather lately? You' re not alone. Coughing, sneezing and runny noses are widespread across campus these days. Students seem to be exchanging cough drops and tissues as often as class notes and homework. Diane O'Brien, director, health services, indicated that the number of patients visiting with ailments within the past two months has been a steady flow. Large numbers of students across campus are looking for a little relief from their cold and allergy symptoms. Some symptoms include sore throat, runny nose, sneezing, coughing, watery eyes and headaches. For these people, an upper ·respiratory infection or strep throat is usually the case. Many have also exhibited symptoms of gastrointestinal infections such as upset stomach, vomiting or diarrhea. There are many ways to contract the infection and with many students living within dorms, it becomes even easier for bacteria to spread. Sharing glasses and eating. utensils, shaking hands or even sharing a hand towel can contribute to the bacterial spread. The seasonal change is also a contributing factor. With the change in temperature, many people do not dress properly, maldng them more susceptible to becoming ill. Autumn is an allergy season for many, as well. O'Brien suggested that perhaps the biggest factor contributing to illness is stress related. Stress depresses the immune system, which is the body's way to fight off infections. Many students also exhibit rather irregular sleep patterns and eating habits. Pulling an all-nighter while munching on nachos may help to ace that exam, but certainly takes its tole on one's health after awhile. A run down, sleep deprived, stressed out student is a student certainly more prone to illness. Because most of these infections are due to a virus, prescriptions such as antibiotics will not help the body to heal. There are several ways to help fight off a common cold or other illness. Getting enough sleep is first and foremost. In fact, taking a day or two off from classes or work for complete rest can work wonders. Drinking fluids also helps. While drinking water primarily cleanses the system, drinking fruit juices is even better. Fruit juices help replenish vitamins and minerals the body is constantly losing. Taking a vitamin supplement, such as a multivitamin, is another method of supplying the healing body · the nutrients it needs. People should also remember that most infectiOO! are spread by touch. Touching previously infected table top, door knob or another infected person, perhaps before eating lunch, with those same hands can certainly transport the . bacteria directly into the body. Washing hands is an excelleii prevention technique, es · with an anti-bacterial soap. In the meantime, relief is not out of reach. Over the counter drugs are available everywhere to help with vari individual symptoms. Practically any ailment mild to maximum strength li gel or tabl('.t form available all local drug store. If you have yet to catch bug, floating around campus, common sense to prevent an unwanted infection. Visit a personal physicial for a flu shot, bundle up in weather, get a good nights s or nap in the afternoon, try to keep a normal eating pattem most importantly do as your mother always said, "wash hands before every meal and after using the bathroom!" Candlelight vigil held for slain stude By LISA RUGGIERO Beacon Staff Writer , ... Angie Cardoso'To graduate early." Wes Zientek'To use my right arm so I can wipe easier when I use the bathroom." Roving Reporter photos and reporting by Derek Ally, a club that benefits for gays, lesbians and their supporters, sponsored a candlelight vigil Wednesday night in honor of Matthew Shepard. Shepard was a university student in Wyoming and the victim of a vicious crime . Shepard died Sunday night after receiving a tragic beating Friday. Jim Harrington, professor of music and advisor, Ally club, spoke out against homophobics in prominent positions, especially politics. He feels they to blame for hate crimes. ''I wanted the.community to stand up against hate crimes and to promote tolerance," Harrison said, when asked why he organized the vigil. are Gina Morrison, director, multicultu!al affairs, and Mary Hession, director, campus . interfaith, also spoke briefly about the crime and how they felt students should respond. "I came because I think we need to show support for diversity and to grieve for all victims of crimes," said Morrison. After the remarks, candles were lit while Hession led the group in a prayer for acceptance and peace. Students in attendance felt strongly about the issue. "I think it's a good thing that this school can acknowledge this and make an impact." said Katrina Protheroe, a sophomore art major. Mike Krasulski, a junior history and pre-law major, came because he is a strong supporter of minority civil rights. Members of the comm · were also in attendance. Heili Owens, a recent graduate of II University of Georgia and a native of Wilkes-Barre, came because "my friend's brother died of AIDS in seclusion aool made me realize how much open-minded society needs to become." #1 ENDLESS SUMMER TOURS IS NOW ID MOTIVATED • INDIVIDUALS TO PROMOTE AMERICA' BEST SPRING BREAK VACATIONS. IDG COMMISIONS & F SALES KIT! 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August 22) Something you have been trying to achieve for a while is becoming a reality. This week all opportunities will fall right into your lap. (Airpsl 23. September 22) Everything will begin to clear up in the romance t this week. Confusion in your life will become clear and by the weekend feel as if a huge weight has been lifted off your shoulders. ~ t r 23. October 23) This week has been completely stress free. autbecause this week brings lots of stress and anxiety, just relax and things out eventually. (October 24 • November 21) These past two weeks have seemed stress the rest of the week because once next week hits you'll be bombarded (Novtmber 22. December 21) This week brings you great luck. Take 11ything in your life that may have loose ends or be unsettled. (December 22. January 19) Everything seems to be going alright for week. Use this extra energy and luck to finish up some work you had with in the past. _ _ ______ _ (January 20. February 18) This is the week for closing doors to the past. Ill your past issues, problems @lid unsettled situations and have closure, start make yourself happy. C,druary 19. March 20) This is your selfish week. Take time to reflect on 111d find all the changes that need to be made. (llll'th 21. April 19) This week you feel drained and drawn out. Take the liven up your spirits by either exercising or just by taking time out of all your · al vegging out with your buds. You will thank yourself afterwards . Critic's Corner with Dan Lavelle Don't worry movie fans, Dan is only out for a week due to illness. He'll be backnextweek reviewing a new release. Card fundraiser for student · ·ons. You've seen other doing it, now it's your turn. Ole week is all it takes. NO gimmicks, NO tricks, NO obligation. Call for iafunnation today. l-800-932-0528 x65. REE CD HOLDERS, T-SHIRTS PREPAID PHONE CARDS EARN $1000 PARTTIME ON CAMPUS. 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Please help. -Single Guy Dear Single Guy, I really see where vour comimr from on this onP. I totally understand that being lonely can really stink, especially when you are surrounded by people who are being all musny and lovey-dovey. I understand your jealousy because the relationships your friends are in seem like they are perfect, since from what you told me, they are fairly new relationships. Every new relationship usually seems perfect and wonderful in every way. In my experiences, a lot of this changes. Keep in mind all of your friends haven't found the "love of their lives" in the relationships they are in now. Sooner or later maybe they will look upon your situation and.be jealous. You are free, independent, you have no one to please but yourself. Go with that for now and don't worry so much about finding someone so fast. You may be worrying too much about trying to find someone, anyone, to be with what you have lost track of what is important. Have fun with girls and continue to go out, be yourself and just relax. Don't worry about your guy friends who are in too much of a haze, because of a girl, to realize that they have dissed you as a friend. Keep having fun and doing things that make you ~* ~ happy. Love is not something you should preoccupy yourself with finding. It will find you, don't worry. It is very hard to be lonely but you are not the only single person on campus. Learn to appreciate what you have instead of what others have, the grass isn't always greener on the other side. Enjoy your time on this beautiful planet and don't worry about things beyond your control. -Peace, Ani To pierce or not to pierce, that is the question.... Dear Ani, I need some advice. It's not that much of a serious problem, but it's a big deal for me. I have wanted to pierce my eyebrow for the longest time and now I think I am finally ready to do it. So I decide to just go for it. The other day I told my boyfriend about my decision and he was disgusted. He told me he thinks all piercings are disgusting; especially eyebrow rings, all girls that have them are weird and he doesn't want me to get it. I want to do it bad but I am terribly afraid that if I do my boyfriend will dump me. Should I do it anvwav? - Pierced Freak so Dear Pierced Freak, Shame on you for even asking this question! If you want my advice, I say heck yeah, go for it! You say you really want it, you've wanted it for a while and your ready for it, correct? Well then there is the answer to your question is right there. It's your eyebrow, therefore your decision, not your boyfriends. This is something so superficial that if he dumps you, be is an official dirtball. He needs to respect you for who you are. You are an individual, as far as I can see, there is no reason why be should be controlling your actions. When two people are in a relationship, neither will have to sacrifice there individuality. If your boyfriend loves you for who you are he should love you with an eyebrow ring. You will always be the same person regardless of what you look like.Explain to your boyfriend that this is something you really want, tell him he can accept it or move on. Keep one saying in mind, "If you feel froggy, leap!" -Peace, Ani **send questions to inner_peace@hotmail.com** : ~ ~~~ _...:___ Paul Taylor Dance Company Conducted by Paul Taylor Dancers to op-en November .9 SCRANTON- Dance students and adults interested in learning techniques of modem dance are invited to a workshop on November 9, featuring lessons from the dancers of the Paul Taylor Dance Company. The workshop sponsored by the Scranton Community Concerts, precedes the performance on November 10, at the Scranton Cultural Center. The workshop, to be held at the Ballet Theatre of Scranton, is for students from the age of 12 and for experienced dancers. Beginner and intermediate modem dance lessons begin at 3:30 p.m. and an advanced class begins at 5:15 p.m. The classes each last 90 minutes. �Page 10 The Beacon, October 15, 19')8 orts Football falls to Wesley in OT ''The Rock'' leads Iadi By ROBERT J. MORCOM Beacon Staff Writer Mike Hankins became Wilkes' all-time leading rusher in Saturday's contest as he surpassed the former record held by, Jason Smith, with a 127-yard effort. Hankins has 3,039 yards and needs just 221 more to break the conference record of 3,268 yards held by Juanita's Dennis DeRenzo. However, Wilkes still lost Saturday's contest in overtime by the score of25-18. Wilkes started early as they got on the board first. Hankins carried the ball five times in the opening drive for 32 yards and a one-yard touchdown blast. Matt Diltz's point after hit the uprights and bounced out leaving the Colonels with an early 6-0 lead. Wilkes defense got a stop and allowed the offense to go to work once more. Quarterback Neil Rine completed a number of passes moving his team down the field. On the 13 yard line, Hankins took a Rine pass and made two defenders miss on his way to the endzone. The- two-point conversion failed but the Colonels still led 12-0. The Wilkes defense was tremendous as they smothered the Wolverines in the first-half. However, Tyrone Handy took a hand-off and raced 80 yards on a Colonel blitz for the Wolverines lone score of the half making the score 12-7. The Colonels would answer right back as they drove 80 yards down to the Wolverine 2 yard line. There, Hankins took it in for his third score of the first-half behind his offensive Iine. This ended the half with the Colonels up 19-7. Both teams were struggling to get anything going as neither could punch it in the during the early moments of the second-half. Unfortl!nately for the Colonels, Wesley got in the zone first as Steve Azzanesi hit Joe Able on a 34°-yard touchdown strike. Azz:µiesi then ran in the two-point conversion and the Wolverines pulled within three, 18-15. Wilkes got the ball back, but were forced to punt, thus, giving Wesley good field position. Wesley then drove the ball down to the Wilkes 9 yard line, but were faced with a fourth-and-goal. Wesley chose to go for the field goal and Becker capitalized. He split the uprights and tied the game at 1818. Both teams failed to score again so the game was sent to overtime. In overtime, Wilkes won the toss and elected to play defense first. Running back Robert Wright got the call on the first play and advanced it to the Colonel 19. Next, Aizanesi hit Phil Milewski for a first down at the 15 yard line. Two plays later, Wright got the call and ran it in from 5 yards out. Beckers's point after was good giving Wesley a 25-18 advantage. The Colonels immediately responded. Larry Zeller took a Rine pass and took it two yards before he was stopped. On the next play, Hankins was stopped at the line of scrimmage. On third down, Rine dropped back, but was met there and sacked by Wesley's Andre Summers. On fourth down, Wilkes needed a score. Rine dropped back and looked for Hankins, but he was stopped short of the first down and Wesley escaped with the 25-18 overtime win. · ' Catch Wilkes this Saturday as they take on cross-town rival King's at Monarch Field. The game begins at 1:30 p.m. Hoops goes multicultural By SCOTT VEITH Beacon Sports Editor Last week, Wilkes University celebrated Multicultural Awareness Week. To help celebrate and to earn money for the R.E.A.C.H. Foundation, the Multicultural Student Coalition (MSC) put on a charity basketball shoot-out. The R.E.A.C.H. Foundation is an organization that benefits underprivileged children and several coalition members felt that the proceeds of their event should benefit this organization. In return R.E.A.C.H. members handed out Hershey's Kisses to hungry fans . The game included campus personalities such as MSC president Terry Martin as the games top scorer, Colonel running back Floyd Allen as the announcer and Wilkes basketball stars Dave Jannuzzi, Bob Morcom and Angela Collins as the officials. Also strutting their stuff on the court was softball superstar Kerrianne Geist and wrestling standout Roderick Franklin. The game also featured shooting contests during breaks in the action. Fans were called out of the stands to try their hand at foul shots. The best of the lucky fans "I think it was a great event because we raised money for the children." -Shan Reeves, junior earned themselves t-shirts to commemorate the event. "I think the event was a great idea. I was happy to see people of many different cultures out there. I had a great time and I hope we can do it again," said Collins. Shan Reeves, a junior who participated in the event, felt that the event was interesting and worthwhile. Reeves has been a member of MSC for the duration of his tenure at Wilkes and is' interested in bringing more activities to benefit the community and campus. "I think it was a great event because we raised money for the children," said Reeves. Martin, a former member of the Wilkes basketball team, feels · that basketball is a good way to bridge community gaps. ''This event was a great community builder. I appreciate · everyone who supported us. We had a good time," said Martin. It is not certain whether the group will try to produce similar events in the future . Most members and participants expressed that the event was productive and enjoyable. The members of the MSC governing board that chose not to display their basketball skills are vice president Maya Tatum, secretary Angelique Sutrisno and treasurer Obed Addo. Photo by Shawn Lady Coloriel leading scorer and leading goaltender Donna Rothrock boots one for opposing defenders to handle. By MATT REITNOUR Beacon Staff Writer When a soccer player scores a goal, their celebration is often crazy. They might dance with the comer flag, belly-slide or jump around with teammates. When Wilkes sophomore Donna Rothrock scores, she just keeps playing. "I just have a job to do. People get all excited, I just don't do that," said Rothrock. But don't get the idea she doesn't care about the wins or losses though. This sophomore from Orefield, Pennsylvania, does . whatever it takes wherever she's needed, which included her changing positions aboufthree weeks ago.' Rothrock started the season as the Lady Colonels goalkeeper, before making the change to midfielder to help a squad that got off to a 2-5 start. Rothrock's move and Wilkes' competitive nature have . pushed the club to 8-7 overall. The. club picked up a win and a school record eighth win on October 13. "I just tell coach to play me wherever," said Rothrock. _ "Rock," as she's known by teammates, is listed in the media guide as a goalkeeper and midfielder. In the last 11 games she leads the team in points with 21, thanks to seven goals and a team high seven 'assists. Rothrock assisted Jill Klicka in the 1-0 win over Baptist Bible on October 13. She is also second overall on the club with career points at 34, but ask Rothrock about numbers and the same answer will be given over . and over again. "Numbers mean nothing, I just want us to keep going forward," said Rothrock. Many of the Lady Colom players say their hard work helped them get to the sch best win record ever. Ro works hard through! the ye:r. Rothrock has no off-s and even hits the weightfOOI during the season. She works five days a week year-round she feels it helps her end during game ·action. "Game conditions are different, it's not like there ill lot of speed bursts," said Rothrock. The Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) play-offs could still be in the picture, Rothrock would like to see · the 1998 squad has inside. "I just want to see us k progressing and working bald day in and day out," said Rothrock. Maybe if the blue and make it to the MAC play-off~ the "Rock" will dance. Theo again, she'll just keep doing job and a fine one at that. Cancun, Florida, E Best Hotels, Partie Prices. Book Early Save!! Earn Money Free trips! Camp Reps/Organizatio Wanted Inter-Cam Programs · 1-800-327-6013 WWW .icpt.com 5 �Page 11 ennis squad ends season That's what I say oking to improve for first spring season with SCOTT VEITH ishing out a '4Jugh 0-9 women's tennis team is prepare for next year. e Lady Colonels matches to Lycoming Allentown College, this week's matches the La teir bar get to d ever. rought has no the wei ason. S · tLycoming last , top-seeded Lady Colonel Harba lost her match to ga DeSilva 6-2, 6-1. Junior Nicole Weiss played fir Wilkes, returning most of Metzger's shots. However, er used a late surge to take march6-4, 6-3. Atnumber three singles, Sue lmixay's rocket serve could keep her from falling in straight 6-3, 6-2, to Heather Straub. Abig positive coming from marchwas Wilkes' doubles . Fmally beginning to gel, gave Lycoming a scare. Atnumber one doubles, Harba Weissworked well as a pair ace-sawed back and forth Lycoming team, however, took e of the windy conditions msbing the net and finished with , 8-6. The number two doubles team 5oitabmixay and sophomore · Vodlan also played well. keeping the match close at the They lost their match 8-4. On the third 1'1-urt, Angie and Am<:',. Mehta kept game close, taking several to ,before losing 8-1. Against Allentown last Photo by Shawn Perrine Freshman Vildana Harba returns a serve against Moravian. . Wednesday, the_team again lost 90. Both Harba and Sophabmixay picked up six games in their straight set losses. Despite the 0-9 record, the team remains remarkably optimistic about the future. First year coach Bill Van Der Sluys could make the team's vision a reality. For the first time in school history, it appears Wilkes will be competing in a spring season. "Hopefully we can have (a spring season) if we can get the funding," said Lady Colonel Lori ~l[~•z~~ AMNESIA Florida, els, Par ►ok Early arn Mone ps! Cam rganizati nter-C XTC THURSDAYS NO COVER OVER 21 50 CENT DRAFTS ALL NIGHT 10 to 12 $1.00 DRINKS BEST BODY CONTEST $500 CASH AND PRIZES SATURDAY $3.oo LADIES NIGHT COVER 10 to 12 FREE DRINKS AND DRAFTS COMP. OF GOLD'S GYM SUNDAY CLUB HIP HOP THE BEST IN HIP HOP, REGGAE & R&B_ DeMarco (with a smile on her face) . Van Der Sluys said he would also like to host a tournament if things work out. "[I think] mixed doubles could be fun," said Van Der Sluys. For now, the team will prepare for the MAC individuals tournament later this month. This newly found enthusiasm is expected to pay greater dividends next year and in years to come. Catch the Wilkes · University football team live on 90.7 WCLH BUS TRIP Dance Party, NYC Style 2500 clubs to choose from Friday, November 27~ $20/per Must be 18 and bring I.D. Call Terry at 344-2275. --J One of the most difficult jobs in the world of sports casting and sports media is providing a live interview with the coach whose team just lost their chance to appear in the World Series. Aspiring journalists and broadcasters dream of the day that they get to report live from the locker room of a world champion or that of a team who just completed an amazing come-from-behind triumph. This situation is different. This coach has just seen his team erase all of the success that they experienced over the grueling 162 game season in a matter of hours. His team has worked an entire year for the chance to play in the World Series and this chance was just stripped of them by a team that they know they are better than. Of all of the broadcasters, correspondents, analysts and reporters that work for NBC, the network gave this difficult and menial task to Keith Olberman. This is not because Olberman is an aspiring young reporter who needs work. This is not because they used ';IP all of their bestreporters on the winning team. This is.because Keith Olberman is the best and most knowledgeable baseball broadcaster in television. Olberman has been bringing sports fans highlights, telecasts, analysis and interpretations of sporting events and political occurrences since 1979. He has worked in such markets as New York, Los Angeles and Boston. He can put names like SportsCenter, "ESPN Radio," "MSNBC" and "Sports Illustrated" on his resume. He has been successful in every major medium including television, radio and print. He is the co-author of the best book ever written about the profession of sports casting and he was the Cable Ace Award winner for Best Sports Caster for -1995. Cleveland Indians manager Mike Hargrove had the discomforting distinction of being the losing manager of the American League Championship Series and the first face that greeted him was that of Olberman. In his cut-to-the-chase approach, Olberman asked the questions that every American baseball fan wanted to hear but most sports casters would be afraid to ask. Olberman didn't ask Hargrove what he was thinking because any idiot could tell that he was unequivocally upset with the situation. He didn't ask what Hargrove's team could have done differently to win the series against the Yankees because if Hargrove felt be could have done something differently, he probably would have. Instead, Olberman faced facts. He spoke with Hargrove about the difficult situation that he was in, having lost the World Series last year and not having the opportunity to right this wrong. Olberman also asked about Sandy Alomar, Jr., the Indians catcher who has courageously withstood the taxing toll levied by a season marred with injury. Olberman then reassured Hargrove that they "have to stop meeting like this" and sent Hargrove to console his team. Few broadcasters have made the decision to leave one of America's most popular programs to host a less popular show. Olberman not only did this when he left the set of "SportsCenter" to take aim at his own show, MSNBC' s "The Big Slww," He mad his new show c.ne of the most popular programs of it's kind. Even fewer journalists have been able to maintain their roots when their popularity and success as a broadcaster flourishes. Olberman has done exactly this through his work with Sports Illustrated. Olberman has risen to a level of respect and integrity that few media members achieve. He has accepted tremendous challenges, including the interview with Hargrove and has taken each challenge seriously. In his 20 years in broadcasting, Olberman has succeeded for one reason. He has been himself. Olberman once said, "I knew when I was eight years old that I'd never get out of the way of a 90 mile an hour fastball aimed at my head, and I though sports casting would be safer." From that point on, he dedicated himself to being.the best sports caster that he could be and the world of sports is a better place for this dedication. We have been blessed with the chance to watch an intelligent man speak his mind about sports and politics and we are all smarter for having listened to his words. Thanks Keith. The ideas expressed in this column are generated through everyday interaction with Beacon readers and members of the Wilkes community. �Page 12 Sports The Beacon, October IS, I Men's Soccer hangs tough to boot Crusader By JOHN MURPHY Beacon Staff Writer On October 7, Wilkes took the road for a match against Baptist Bible College. Wilkes took control of play throughout the first half, but could not manage to convert any shots into goals . They went into halftime tied at zero. The Colonels play remained dominant going into the second half, which seemed to be too much for Baptist Bible to handle. Sophomore Bill Smith placed Wilkes on the board first with a shot from about 18 yards out into the far corner of the goal at 8:49 into the second half, with the assist going to Rob Rolland. Then at 16:49 Wilkes placed another tally onto the board thanks to Rolland. After receiving a pass from Dave Reinert, Rolland took the ball down field placing moves on two different defenders to get past them before taking the shot. Baptist Bible refused to fold. They came back to score a goal on a penalty kick with only 6:30 remaining. Unfortunately for Baptist Bible, this was not enough and the Colonels ended the game winning 2-1. On Saturday afternoon Wilkes took on Susquehanna University at Ralston Field. Wilkes' offense once again took control of the game early on with a charge at the net at 2:43 into the game, with a shot from Jarrad Max. From there, the two teams fought from their respective ends of the field. After a series of officiating calls against the Colonels, Wilkes managed to fight their way in front of the Susquehanna goal. Rolland took advantage of the situation and scored one for the Colonels at 13:44 after Scott Kowalski fed him the ball. Susquehanna took the ball after the goal and charged into the heart of the Wilkes defense. They managed to slip one past goalie Seth Nye to place themselves onto the board at 14:05. Wilkes then picked up the offense and started putting on the pressure. The game started to get physical once again, but the Colonels took advantage and scored once again when Tini. Seymour passed the ball to Rolland who placed the ball into the net at 18:58. Susquehanna did not let this discourage them. The team almost converted a chance at the 21:45 mark when they caught keeper Nye out of position after blocking the first shot. The Susquehanna offense went after the rebound but the Wilkes defense covered up and cleared the ball out before any damage was done. Wilkes had several chances to add to their lead before the end of the half. However, they did not manage to convert any of them, going into the half with a 2-1 lead. After the half, the Wilkes offense started right where they left off. At 11 :20, the Colonels kicked off a shooting flurry when Kowalski tried to get one by the Susquehanna keeper, but it flew high. It was apparent that Susquehanna was starting to get desperate. They began tripping and pushing the Colonels on an already slippery field. Bill Schneider passed one up to Max, who then took off toward the goal at 11:45. As Max was getting past the last defender, he placed the shot, but the Susquehanna defensemen tripped him up, sending the ball wide. The Colonels then came back thirty seconds later when Rolland blasted one past the goal keeper. The Wilkes offense was not done and the next goal came out at 15:26 as Rolland scored on a shot that got through the Susquehanna goalie's hands, the pass coming from Schneider. This goal gave Rolland a hat trick for the day and brought the score to 3-1. Wilkes was not done yet. At 28:46, Kyle Mastellar headed a shot in off a pass from Kyle Rush. Also, at 30:50 the Colonels were awarded a Jarrad Max looks to head a joust in recent penalty shot. action at Ralston Field. Matt Bieber took advantage of this and placed Wilkes out of the bringing the final score to 5-l reach of Susquehanna's grasp. "We came here today 10 • This would not stop might not have been a pern Susquehanna from trying. They game, but we won," said Bill came back to score a point against Smith, following the game. relief goalie Brian May with only "It was a hard game, not about 10 minutes left in the game. best conditions, but we came They drove once more at 34:30, but and I only hope we can keep May stepped up and stopped the momentum going through ~ attack. of the season," said Heath That was the last good advance Niederer. that W ilkes allowed in the game, Field Hockey storms back, beats Susquehnnn By LARRY LEWIS Beacon Staff Writer The Lady Colonels field hockey team has not yet found the formula that would allow them to attain a winning record. Over the course of the season, they fought their way to a 4-7 mark. They attempted to improve this mark on Tuesday, October 13 as they traveled to Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania for a Middle Atlantic Conference game against the Lady Crusaders of Susquehanna University. When the game began, the Lady Colonels were slow. They could not put together any offensive fire power. They gave up only one goal in the first half, but the Lady Crusaders were firing constant shots at the Wilkes net. Despite the defensive efforts of Sarah Reed and Jill Wilson, the Lady Colonels trailed at halftime by a score of 10. The second half would prove to be a different story. Led by Kim Walker and Sara Clause, the Lady Colonels roared back. Each of the two leaders scored with an assist coming from the stick of senior Lisa Werkheiser. Susquehanna could not muster up another scoring threat. Senior goalie Pam Tiuszowski stopped 12 of the 13 Lady Crusader shots to record the victory. This triumph improved the squad's record to 5-7. The team will play host to the Lady Greyhounds of Moravian College Thursday afternoon at Artillery Park at 4:00. F The Lady Colonels, seen here in recent action at Artillery Park, look to impro their record this afternoon against Moravian. October 15 October 17 October 19 October 20 October 21 *Field Hockey vs. Moravian, 4:00p.m. *Field Hockey @ Drew, 1:00p.m. *Men's Soccer@ Delaware Valley, 12:00p.m. *Football@ King's, 1:30 p.m. *Women's Soccer @ Allentown, 1:00 p.m. *Volleyball @ Marywood, 7:00p.m. *Field Hockey vs. Scranton, 3:30p.m. *Women's Soccer vs. Neumann, 3:30p.m. *Men's Soccer vs. Drew, 3:30p.m. *Volleyball vs. Scranton, 7:00p.m. *Field Hockey @ Co 4:00p.m. *Women's Soccer @ 3;30p.m. ar gReporter column opes n's Soccer column � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Professor Emeritus Harold Cox digitized the collection from 1934-1970 and created a <a href="https://beaconarchives2.wilkes.edu/">legacy website</a>. Digital Archives student John Jenkins digitized the collection from 1970-present. Special thanks goes to Communication Studies Professor Dr. Kalen Churcher, Editor-in-Chief Kirsten Peters, Beacon staff member, Emily Cherkauskas, and other Beacon staff for their help in acquiring digitized copies of the Beacons from 2006 onward. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon 1998 October 15th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1998 October 15 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/a210091fe99049865ab58460978aa3b3.pdf c3652c3d35abc59f98c0e8e43b11aa44 PDF Text Text THE BEACON Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18766 October 22, 1998 Volume 51 Number 6 Debate to promote our right to vote By LORA CAMERON-LANDIS Beacon Staff Writer I a joust in nField. p, beep, beep, ct yourself... Page2 ewon,' wing tb a hard g ons, but S update brings Page7 l On Sunday, October 25, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Wilkes University will host Pennsylvania's senatorial debates. Senatorial candidates Arlen Specter, Bill Lloyd, Dean Snyder and Jack Iannantuono will be at the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center (DDD) for a public debate which is being organized by the Pennsylvania League of Woman Voters. The debate will be moderated by Keith Martin, news anchor, WBRE, WilkesBarre. Candidates will give brief opening statements, then 20 to 25 minutes will be allowed for the candidates to answer questions about broad policy issues. These questions will be framed by the League of Women Voters. Another 20 to 25 minutes will be allotted for approximately six questions from the audience, after which the candidates will make their " ... you must vote because this affects you as an individual." -Dr. Jane Elmes-Crahall, election services director, League of Women Voters of Pennsylavnia College, Luzerne County Community College and College Misericordia, who bring valid student identification: Wilkes' communications department's Dr. Jane ElmesCraball, election services director, League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania is the key organizer. The League of Women Voters has expressed concern about the lack of younger voters participating in the democratic process recently. The last election produced only 17 percent voter turnout, an all-time low. Locally the most powerful voting block consists of senior citizens who are 72 years of age and older. "It's really important to explain to younger voters and new voters that you must vote because this affects you as an individual," said Elmes-Craball. She stressed the importance of attending public debates as an essential gauge of candidates' opinions and credibility. "If all you watch are competing 30 second ads, then you're letting the media and interest groups dictate how you feel about issues. There is no substitute for face-to face interaction with political candidates," said Elmes-Crahall. She also recommends that students examine candidates via the internet. Project Vote Smart, atwww.vote-smart.org bas publtshed statistics arid public statements from all the candidates. Information can also be found at the Women's Voting Guide website at www.womenvote.org or at the League of Women Voter's toll- free number, 1-800-692-7281. Specter is the incumbent Republican Senator from · Philadelphia. For years, he has stressed Peqnsylvania's "family values." Specter currently serves on the Senatorial Committee that is investigating President Clinton's alleged impeachable offenses. Running against him are Bill Lloyd, Democrat, Somerset; Dean Snyder, the Constitutional party, York and Jack lannantuono, a Libertarian, Schnecksville. Anyone with questions that they would like to pose to the candidates are asked to be seated in the Darte Center by 1:40 p.m. so that the procedure for asking questions may be thoroughly explained. Questions may be submitted in the form of note cards prior to the debate or students can leave their questions at ilieLeague of Women Voters' toll-free number. Questions will then be reviewed by the moderator before being presented to the candidates. The de~ate will be covered by Pennsylvania Cable Network, See DEBATE page two May I see some identification, please? By JENNIFER KLAIPS Beacon Staff Writer Page 12 p.m. closing statements. The center section of the auditorium will be reserved for students from Wilkes, King's pg.3 pg.3 pg.4 pg.5 pg.6 pg.8 pg.9 pg.9 pg.10 pg.11 To anyone who has used the computer lab in the Classroom/ Office Building (COB) 006, the presence of a card-access system is quite obvious. Contrary to students' opinions, the card readers were not placed there as an inconvenience. They were designed and installed with the students' needs in mind. An identification (ID) card swiped through the card system is required in order to gain access to many services provided by the university. The swipe readers at the doors of COB 006 are a part of the card-access system which is operating in many of the buildings on campus. The card system is controlled by a local area networlc and this were found to be year is the utilizing the facility as first time well," said Stangline. they're Stangline realized completely there was a problem at on-line with the end of last semester the computer when "a number of system. unauthorized users The (people with no system is affiliation with Wilkes there "to University) were provide complaining that.they students, couldn't get seats in the faculty and lab." staff with a In addition, students universal way Photo by Derek Bleiler were finding the lab full, of accessing with several computers facilities on Bernie Blosky swipes his I.D. card at COB 006. being occupied by the campus, general public. including the computer lab," said Stangline made the decision for Further, money to maintain Gus Stangline, acting director, the card readers to be present in the computer lab comes from the information services. COB 006. students, not the public. With the "It enables a student to gain "Access to the computer addition of laser printers and the access to buildings when he or she facility has been for Wilkes expanded number of computers, needs to. That way it's not always University students, faculty and the cost is reflected in the open to strangers. It's a safety staff. feature, too," said Gerald Cookus, "However, people from the See ID page three director, Wilkes security. Wilkes-Barre community in general �Page 2 News What should I wear? Into the Streets kickoff at Wilk By LISA RUGGIERO Beacon Sat.ff Writer The Multicultural Student Coalition (MSC) is sponsoring its second annual International Fashion Show on Saturday, October 24, at 8:00 p.m. in the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts. The show is free and open to the public. There will be fashions from most of the seven continents; the countries of China, Malaysia, India, Nigeria and the Congo are just a few of those that will be represented. Formal wear from the United States, as well as sportswear from the Wilkes University bookstore will be modeled. There will also be performances by students, including dancing and the martial arts. Following the show, there will be displays with foods where the audience can ask the models about their ethnic backgrounds. Like last year, the faculty will also participate. Some faculty members donate clothing to be modeled, while others like Dr. Jim Merryman, professor,· DEBATE anthropology and international studies, join in on the fun . "We really do our best crosscultural communicating when we know who we are. Events such as this International Fashion Show give students opportunities to find out something about their backgrounds and to share that knowledge with others," said Gina Morrison, advisor, MSC . "They feel proud of that part of their culture which they've chosen to share: the clothing, the dancing, the food, the history or whatever. "People who participate in things like this, or who come to watch, usually-end up learning a lot and finding out something about themselves in the process, too," added Morrison. Maya Tatum and Angelique Sutrisno are the co-chairs for the event. "We are basically doing the fashion show to help others learn a little bit more about the various cultures on our campus. "With the tables, the presentations and the clothing that are being modeled, we hope that they can at least get something out of it," said Tatum. continuedfrompageone PCN and local television stations. ''There's a growing wedge between those who do have information and those who don't and those who choose to inform themselves and those who don't. "A lot of individuals grumble and say, 'this isn't fair,' but when only 17 percent of voters turn out to vote, this gives inordinate power to any organized group," said ElmesCrahall. Wednesday and Thursday evenings, the League of Women Voters held focus group interviews in Stark Leaming Center's television studio with senior citizens and younger voters. This is to examine why senior citizens vote in far greater numbers than younger generations. Senior citizens explained that they had been taught as children that it was their civic duty to participate in democracy, while younger voters appeared to be cynical about candidates and government in general. On October 21 in Philadelphia, the League of Women Voters is also hosting _ gubernatorial debates. Gubernatorial candidates are: Tom Ridge, the incumbent Republican, Erie, Peg Luksik, the Constitutional candidate, Johnstown, Democrat Ivan Itkin, Pittsburgh and Ken Krawchuk, a Libertarian, Elkins Park. Check out our website. http://wilkesl.wilkes.edu/~beaconlindex.html By LISA RUGGIERO Beacon Staff Writer Today, October 22, is the beginning of the Into the Streets program at Wilkes . Into the Streets is a week long, national campaign to encourage volunteerism in America. The program is in its sixth year and Wilkes will be the only school in the area to participate. Into the Streets is planned by Mary Hession, director, campus interfaith and volunteer services and by Alyse Bauman and Nicole Ehrich, two members of the Student Community Service Council. They have organized numerous activities for the week, some of which offer year-round participation. The list of activities changes yearly; this year's agenda was started in September. In previous years, the list was planned around four main topics. This year, the council decided to incorporate existing programs from the Wilkes-Barre area into the week. Some of the activities, such as "Best Buddies Pumpkin Painting," "the Children's Halloween Party" and "Cookie Baking" were very successful in other years and were continued based on their popularity. Other activities were suggested by organizations on campus. Student government, for example, encouraged the "River Restoration." "I'm involved in the Into the Streets program because I think it's areally good idea to get students into the volunteer force; hopefully they will find an activity that they like and will continue to volunteer throughout the year," said Baumann, third year, pharmacy. "I think it's a great way to experience activities and decide which ones you want to continue with," said Ehrich, sophomore, psychology. There is a wide variety projects in which studen~ participate. These acti,vities available because volunteer services is in contact with two hundred agencies th the year. Wilkes students 193 hours of their time in recent "Crop Walk," "D' Walk" and "Alzheimer's 'The willingness of at Wilkes to volunteer tonight, in Rumours at 8:00 All students are encourag participate, but Hessionw them to register for the a · by calling her office at EXL This would prevent any and assure that everyone correct information. All students will be · ..- Protect yourselves with·''Operation Ale BY LINDSAY KRAVITS Beacon Staff Writer For everyone concerned with safety on and off campus, there is a device available which everyone should take advantage of since crime is so prevalent in this area. Campus security is calling this service project "Operation Alert" in which they will be giving out alarm devices. Gerald Cookus, chief, security, explained that these devices are like a personal alarm system. This device resembles a pin. When it is pulled it will let out a high-decibel noise. This should aid in scaring off any possible attackers. Cookus also stressed the point that this is only a safety aid. Common sense is the biggest step to decrease violence on campus. 1qese devices have been available for a few years now and students are encouraged to take advantage of them. There is an initial $7 deposit, which will be returned to the students upon return of the alarm devices. Students can keep them for their entire stay at Wilkes if they choose. There are currently 75 to 100 alarm systems now available. They can be obtained at the. security office upon request. For anyone interested, a student can receive an alarm by simply filling out a form that requires a name, social security number and phone number where the applicant can he reached. · All students are encouraged to utilize this program. R among the students seelIL! positive. "I think that the great idea and will d risks of crimes towards said Kyle Masteller, f Other students' sen · echo this opinion. 'The 'Operation Al is an excellent protective for those students who walk alone at night ore the day. "This device is es · useful for students, like who take night classes ll curricular activities," said Collins, junior. For more infonnatitll device, you can reach the office at Ext. 4989 or go information desk in theS Leaming Center lobby. ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS!! The Beacon is currently looking for writers to write about news related issues campus. We are also looking for any newsworthy story ideas that pertain to Wilkes community. If you are interested please call The Beacon office at Ext. 5 stop in for our general staff meeting on Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. You can also e-mail us at: beacon@wilkesl.wilkes.edu �NEWS on, October 22, 1998 Page 3 el holding up building in more ways than one ... 1semester half e looking at the Student Center/ ons and wondering 1be finished on eting at length and progress and Paul O'Hop, ess affairs and n, architectural t manager, Highland as noted that the ew student union ·ght on target. here we expected to t," said O'Hop. n more time to e structural steel er with the s, than expected. ew weeks, the site ve minimal activity. us has been on the site utilities such winter, barring any as plumbing, major blizzards. electrical, storm Consider that the five or so drains and workers students sewers. have seen on the "In any new building, the site these past 1 weeks does not hardest part is , reflect all the work the ground ' that is being done work," said • Breslin. ·off the site to ensure that this On October project stays on 20, the next schedule and at major phase of cost. construction "I'm the began and Photo by J. J. Fadden project manager for seventy percent Progress is evident at the construction site. my firm; Quandel of the concrete has a project foundation was manager. There are poured. the steel arrives at the end of about six managers working on The building does not have a November, there will be a period this. basement due to cost and where little work will be done. "Also, keep in mind that there environmental concerns. Once the steel comes in, they are people who don't even leave It was cheaper to build up will erect the structure. their office who are making sure and add on a third floor than to The steel structure will then this job gets done right. They construct the original plans with a be closed in and work can continue handle the continuous flow of basement and only two floors. on the building throughout the · Breslin explained that until paperwork to make sure we stay on schedule," said Breslin. The dates of specific assigned olice blotter... pinion. Operation ent p udents · at night studen tight c activi nior. ore in u can xt. 498 person(s). entered the 's 1993 Jeep and removed quantity of compact The stolen value was October 18, 1998, fired in the area of der and Charles bullets were rn inside the house. injured during the own suspects colored minivan rn the area. The was turned over to a.m. residence and removed one Magnavox VCR, one 18" herringbone gold chain and one 20" gold rope style chain. tober 18 and 19, the hours of and 2:00 p.m., a urred at 34 Dodson • On October 19, 1998, between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m., criminal mischief occurred at 372 South Main Street. An unknown person(s) shattered the front windshield on the victim's 1995 Mitsubishi Mirage. • On October 19, 1998, at 1:00 p.m., criminal mischief occurred on North Washington Street. An unknown person(s) smashed the rear window of the victim's 1998 Honda with a brick. • On October 19, 1998, between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:00 am., a theft occurred at 82 East Thomas Street. An unknown person(s) removed the victim's Diamond Back Assault boy's bicycle, silver in color, from the location. The stolen value was $250. • On October 19 and 20, 1998, between the hours of 9:00 REE CD HOLDERS, T-SHIRTS PREPAID PHONE CARDS EARN $1000 PARTTIME ON CAMPUS. JUST CALL 1-800-932-0528 X .6 4 ID - - - - continued from page one are some incidents that occurred right here in Wilkes-Barre: between the hours of p.m. and 9:00 a.m., a theft at 14 Glen Street. An tasks may alter somewhat, but overall, the team plans to have the Student Center/Dining Commons fully operational by next fall. "We're optimistic that we will remain on schedule," said O'Hop. No students have complained about the construction work at this point or mentioned any inconvenience. One neighbor suffered the loss of a cherished flower bed, but ihat was an isolated incident and no other complaints have been received. Keep reading for further updates of this construction and other campus improvement activities. a.m. and 3:00 p.m. the next day, a burglary occurred at 20 Gravel Street. An unknown person(s) entered the victim's residence and removed one Winchester Model 14 pump shotgun, one Remington 12 guage pump shotgun and one Remington rifle. The stolen value was $900. • On October 20, 1998, between the hours of 12:00 a.m. and 9:36 a.m., criminal mischief occurred at 547 South River Street. An unknown person(s) scratched the left front fender and left rear door of the victim's 1995 Nissan Altima. • On October 20, 1998, at 9:00 a.m., a theft occurred on Public Square. An unknown person(s) removed the victim's wallet. which contained $60 cash and personal effects. • On October 20, 1998, at 10:35 a.m., a theft occurred at 700 North Pennsylvania Avenue. An unknown person(s) stole a Partners 650 chop saw with a 12" diamond blade from the location. The stolen value was $1000. students' technology fees. "I wanted to find a way where the people who were paying the bills fQf the facility were the ones using it, and the people who weren't paying for it would fmd it difficult to use," said Stangline. Another advantage of the card readers is security. "It helps to pinpoint vandalism or computer fraud," said Paul Adams, dean, student affairs. • The computer system records the ID cards that are swiped, thereby recording when students enter the facility. "It helps to see who's in there in the event of misused computer access," said Adams. Most students fmd the card readers to be a nuisance and do not see any benefits from them. "I think it's inconvenient and it would be different if it was open access for more hours. "There's no purpose for the security (of the card reader.) I · don't see the point of having security that ooesn' t work since people can get in anyway," said Jeremy Nightingale, senior. People who do not have their ID cards can, in effect, "beat the system" by tailgating. Tailgating is merely following one student in after they have swiped their ID card. Stangline explained that this is bound to happen, but is not a problem. His major concern was preventing the general public from occupying a good portion of the machines that ru:e for student and staff use. While Wilkes security does not randomly check for student ID' s in the labs, they do enforce the system when the need arises. "If som~one is in the lab who isn't supposed to be, and security is notified, they will escort that person out. 'That is why the use of proper ID cards is important. If challenged by security, students should be able to present their ID," said Cookus. 'They're (the card readers) an inconvenience. Basically it's a.. little box on the wall that wastes my time," said Jonathan Katchur, freshman. 'The students need to know that it's not there to hassle them. The reason is so that the students paying the bills are the ones who get to use the facility," said Stangline. Eventually most of the buildings on campus will be card-accessible, including the dorms. 'The system provides convenience, safety and accessibility. I believe that control access is a step in the right direction for the entire campus," said Cookus. �• Page4 lefters to the Editor Letters to the editor guidelines: Letters should include your name and phone number. They should be no longer than 250 words and must be signed in order to be printed Letters will be printed in the order they are received and must be subnutted by 10:00 a.m. on the Tuesday prior to publication. Letters can be sent via electronic mll;il, intercampus mail or q,ropped off at The Beacon office. Our President asked for forgiveness. Americans are a forgiving people, so be just may be forgiven. One must realize, however, that forgiving does not mean condoning one's behavior and actions. In this country we have prosecuted and discharged from our Armed Forces personnel for reasons of sexual behavior and activities, such as infidelity and homosexuality. Each of those discharged was also considered to be vulnerable and therefore of a high risk to our national security. There never was any consideration for their popularity, their job, their capabilities or the level of performance of their duties. To allow this President to remain in office and continue as Commander in Chief of our Armed Forces would be to apply a completely separate and less stringent set of stand~ds to an elected official than to the rest of this country's citizens. Consider, also, who is more in a position to be of high risk to our national •• The Beacon, October,22, 1998 on ,. ·~ .,.. - • t I can't be "under the table and dreaming" with Matthew Sowcik Welcome back, hope everyone had a great fall break and now we can start looking forward to Thanksgiving. Although there is still one great break left from the everyday drag of papers, tests, classes and lectures that we as a entire university can look forwrud too. Homecoming is right around the comer and with the way this year is going, it will be here before we know it. So I decided to take a step back and appreciate and maybe critique some of the finer points that make up this everit they call Homecoming. First, there is the Pep Rally on Thursday night. This is always a sight to see, all the fall sports come together to give appreciation to the fan base that comes to see their games. Oh, who am·I kidding, what really happens is the coaches of each sport force some unlucky member of their team to sum up an entire season.in roughly 30 seconds. All things aside this is a great evening. We, the students, are able to gather togetherto show are appreciation to those individuals who have busted their butts all semester to represent us a school. Besides .this we also get to see the famous pinata tradition. This is when three of the guys and gals"from the Homecoming Court blindfold themselves and chase around a pinata. Then, there is Friday night and the Homecoming Dane~. I can honestly say I have not to much to say about the Dance. This year a lot of hard work has been put into planing the dance and from what I have heard it should be a great night. Although I can always comment about the infamous wrist bands that for one night out of the whole year are the single most prized possession. On day three, Saturday, is the Homecoming football game. This is always a spirited event, but I am sure many of you will intend to go, maybe even make it to the parking lot, but will never make it iri the front gate. Although there is always a great crowd in the s~ds cheering for the home team, there is an even bigger crowd cheerini in the roped off area. I can honestly say that this is one of the most amazing sites I have ever seen and is one of the biggest feats Wilkes has ever accomplished. For about three hours Wilkes students, alumni, parents, administration and faculty can get together and find a common bond. Now w1th all that said, I wanted to discuss the one thing that truly bothers me about Homecoming. Did you ever wonder how the Homecoming Court is picked? Well you shouldn't, there where signs up for about three weeks. So I ask the question how did these members get picked? Was it based on good looks? Was _it based on · popularity, like in high school? Was it just because they are involved in different organizations around campus and the only people who voted are people involved around campus? I have come to believe that this is the correct answer. Hell, everyone! picked made it. Can you say the same? If your response is "No, I didn't even vote," well I guess you just missed out and once again you let the same people who always do, run the school. I guess I have two points. First, it would be nice to see some new faces pop up and take a lead in things at Wilkes. Second is, if your not getting involved then your really going to miss a lot of great times this year, including Homecoming. as ~~ ' The recent happenings have created within me a sudden and almost panicky awareness that through our complacency we, the voting citizens of this country, are gradually been turning over the "Power of the People" to our government. We now fight our tax supported government for our own citizen's rights and by their response our elected officials are acting more as rulers of this country and its citizens, than as leaders for the citizens of this country. Americans-wake up! The voters of this must show a willingness to return to the polls in massive numbers in order to re-establish the power of the vote to return us to a government of the people, by the people and for the people. Those staying away from the polls because they currently feel voting is a waste of time and their vote is meaningless now need to return to the polls in November. A turnout of voters as never before seen in this country ~ill send a message so loud and clear that out politicians can't possibly misunderstand its meaning. With a return to a meaningful vote we can work to: 1) Elect our next President by majority vote rather than by the Electoral College System. The current system projecting the winner hours before all polls have closed bas caused uncounted numbers of voters not to vote. 2) Rescind the power given Supreme Court and other Judges to overturn issues already approved by voters. This also greatly demoralizes the voters as to the meaning of their vote. 3) Remind our elected officials who they are in office to represent. 4) Give notice that graft and corruption in our government will cease and those guilty of involvement will be putting their positions, benefits and retirements in jeopardy. 5) Become aware of just how many tax dollar funds are available and call for an accounting of their uses and by whose discretion they are being distributed. · 6) Concentrate this country's resources so that all of our citizens, especially our children, sleep at might in their own beds, in adequate housing, with a full tummy, knowing that there is food in their family's cupboards. Then share with the rest of the world how democracy can work for_its people. 7) End the double standard so prevalent in this country-one standard for the wealthy, the rich and famous, the politicians and another for the rest of the population. This list is only a suggested beginning and is not necessarily in the order of importance. Our internal problems facing this nation, but should we still be on this Planet tomorrow and the next day and the next, we need to be here with a people's government. P.S. I also noticed that it only took about a week until the sundial was broken, man I Between now and the November elections, there needs to be an awesome effort of awareness as to the guess nobody saw that coming. need to go to the polls. Some suggested methods to use might be to wear buttons, T-shirts, sweatshirts, bumper stickers on your cars, headings on your stationery, organize a billboard, have your local newspaper print this letter and/or P\lt it on your web site. Message suggestions: Crusader for the return to a meaningful vote. Politicians-Leaf us, don't rule us. Compassion, not corruption, for a better U.S.A. A meaningful vote is a Box 111, Wilkes University powerful thing. Democracy, not Bureaucracy, I'm proud to be an American Voter. Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18766 November vote a must! Any others you might like, but make sure they are positive and help our cause. · '(717)-408-5903 or 408-2962 In conclusion, the main goal of a system of government within a de}llocracy is Fax (717)-408-5902 to reflect the will of its citizens. Our current system has fallen far short, as is •Established in 1947 evidenced by the numbers of groups raising funds and spending millions year after · E-mail: beacon@wilkesl.wilkes.edu •A warded by the year, fighting for issues and without resolve (Social Security, Medicare, Health Association Scholastic Press Care Reform, Education and Environment, et cetera). These groups could be the Editor in Chief-Karen Cook catalyst we need to get issues before the voters, and in that way, the will of the Association News Editor-Alyssa Kaslavage people to our politicians. With a massive voter turnout in November we should be •Printed on Thursdays, with able to count on those newly elected to office, as well as the many others already in Lifestyles Editor-Joanna Gaydos office that are also concerned. exceptions for school holiSports Editor-Scott Veith This November's election may well be the most important election ever for days and final exams the American people. Your vote is meanineful! Copy Editor/Distribution Manager-David DiMartino L.D. Powell •1,100 to 2,500 papers are Assistant Copy Editor-Lauren Castelli Shingle Springs, CA The Beacon Background Info. Polish Room Scholarship Each year the Wilkes University Polish Room Committee awards scholarship funds in honor of Dr. & Mrs. Joseph J. Kocyan. These funds are awarded to students of Polish descent who do well academically (minimum cumulateiye GPA of 3.0). Any 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, Passan Hall by Friday, October 30, 1998 Photo Editor-J.J. Fadden Web Manager-John Bruett Business Manager-Sandie Kramer Advisor-Lynn Elko distributed we~kly •We're on the World Wide Web: http://wilkesl. wilkes.edul-beacow index.html The Beacon is the student newspaper of Wilkes University. All editorial decisions are made by the student editors. All opinions expressed within The Beacon are those of the author or source quoted. The Beacon office is located on the second floor of Hollenback Hall. 's living ro01 ·eve me I agrE se of a sundJ ments that ha have ahugec 'ty and we she school seems where they st of our school t saying th dent. I am j1 ity, would ; ·c1e was m ou are the1 ow can I blli u better. membero/ Ti of the editor �on, October 22; 1998 Page5 4whoAnbroke the sundial? editorial University was to make a Christmas list, I am sure the not start off with a sundial as the primary need. Granted If.eds many, many ttlings but the newest addition to the )l.\t ~ns to be a sundial and a nice one at that The ~ather toge ts all semes inata traditio blindfold mestly say I been put into :ht. Although I 1t of the whole' is always a 1en make it to 1 always ag :er crowd c nazing sites I :d. For about y bothers me irt is picked? e question h ll.sed on · in different le involved . Hell, eve 1bal I would like to pose to you, the Wilkes students, is what of destroying it? ma! looks as if someone broke the top of it off, for what? lllirks and smiles or maybe now the person or persons who dial can tell their kids that when they were in college they ·ous and showed their strength by breaking a sundial. I bet half of the sundial could also make a great trophy in 's living room. e me I agree with everyone who says that they do not see of a sundial because I feel the school could use some nts that have nothing to do with telling the time. We have ahuge clock tower for that. However we attend Wilkes and we should be enjoying our time here. school seems to be doing everything in its power to make where they see fit. A sundial was not the best choice but still of our school. We should respect everything on our campus, an unnecessary sundial. Besides it was not the soul decision ml to erect the sundial, it was donated. ID oot saying that this act was definitely committed by a student. I am just trying to understand why, if you do attend ·ty, would you do something so foolish? article was not written to give ten minutes of fame to the If you are the person who defaced school property, shame on how can I blame you, it is really your parents' fault for not you better. a member of The Beacon editorial staff writes an editorial representing .,_;on of the editorial board. It is not meant to reflect the opinions of the Universi as a whole. - �The Beacon, October 22, I Page6 Student Government Building for the future Upcoming Events and Announcements Hontecoming'98~ _.. S ·''Mardi Gras" '• Thursday, October 22 • Inter-Residence Hall Council, SUB basement, 11 :00 a.m. • Programming Board Meeting, COB 106, 11:30 a.m. • Weight Management Group Meeting, Health Services waiting room, 12:00 p.m. • Student AIDS Awareness Committee Meeting, COB 209, 12:00p.m. • Rainbow Kids Day, St. Mary's/ St. Nicholas Schools, 2:15-3:30 p.m. """• 1 . Court Homecommg Lisa Dente Stephanie Follmer Amy Gutowski JenKutler Lisa McClintock Nicole Metzger Erica Michaliga Maria Shahda Heather Tahan Beth-Ann Witkowski Friday, October 23 • First day of Autumn • "Armageddon," SLC 101, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, October 24 • United Nations Day • Make a Difference Day • SHARE Food Co-op, St Mary's, 8:30 a.m • Multicultural Student Coalition's International Fashion Show, CPA, 8:00 p.m f J Brandon Berretta Quinn Kirk Jeff Moisey Richard Pencek Anthony Petrolonis Duane Ritter Rick Seipp Aaron Sherburne Gary Spears Chris Thompson Sunday, October 25 • Daylight Savings Tnne Fnds Come out and vote for Homecomine King and Queen on Thursday, October 29 in SLC lobby from 11 :00 a.m.-1 :00 p.m. and in the CAFE from 4:30 p.m.-6:30p.m Monday,October26 Tuesday, October 27 Be sure to vote! The three finalists for King and Queen will Homecoming tickets are still on sale! be announced at the Pep Rally, Thursday, Monday-Friday in SLC lobby from October 29, 8:00 p.m. 11 :00 a.m.-1 :0Op.m. and in the CAFE The Pep Rally will be held on Chase Lawn. from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 each. fu the event of inclement weather the Pep The dinner dance at Genetti's begins at 6:00 Rally will be held in the Marts Gym. p.m., Friday, October 30. Come out and show your support, • Off-Campus Council Meeting, SUB Basem!nt, 11:00 a.m • Commuter Council Meeting, SUB Basement, 12: 15 p.m • Circle K Meeting, Alumni House, 5:30 p.m Wednesday, October 28 • 'Talk it Out," Alumni House, 5:00-6:00 p.m • Student Goverrurent Meeting, Marts 214, 6:30 p.m • Scripture Study, Alumni House, 6:30-7:30 p.m • Martial Arts Club Meeting, Wrestling Room, 6:45 p.m. FREE FOOD! Student government holds their meetings every Wednesday night@ 6:30 p.m. in Marts 214. The meetings are open to all students, feel free to attend or stop by the student government office located on the third floor of Conyngham Hall. ii'!:!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e. e e e e e e Tired of the same old classes? : .. . . (717) 3: • . .·' 13 Remote-Flele!ls (14 MorepU,nnedf)J. ; PRE-REGISTERED PLAYERS AtWAYS PAY LESS FOR MATCH FEES/ RENTALS/ PAINTBALLS "' i7IEIJ) S'l 0llE 11llO-SDf)F- w. 1 @ Check out the political science department's · course •offerings for something totally different. 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If anyone is getting either one of sure the needles are sterilized. Once diagnosed with HIV an infected person has a life expectancy of 10-15 years. Once diagnosed with AIDS, life expectancy drops to 5-10 years. When teenagers, 13-19, contract HIV there life expectancy ranges from 2-7 years, because of puberty. Innocenzi also made a point of stating that if you are not sure if you have the virus, do not donate blood. · He said people who are unaware create the 1/400,000 ratio of infected pints of blood collected by the Red Cross. He said the Red Cross runs an antigen test that takes 16 days, but that nothing is foolproof. Prevention of AIDS is difficult, but well worth the tirne. Innocenzi covered prophylactics that were used for oral sex, such as the oral condom, which came in various flavors like vanilla and strawberry. This device is just a flavored condom. The oral device provided for females was the "dental dam," which was a pink latex square that is vanilla flavored. This is to be placed over the females genitals. Other prevention devices included the male and female condom. Innocenzi stated that, "Most men think the female condom feels like having sex with nothing at all!" He said the only problem with female condoms is that they are expensive, up to seven dollars for only three. I le said male condoms are 99 percent effective out of the factory, but that 93 percent of men do not know how to properly use or apply a condom. This drops the effectiveness rate by 50 percent. Innocenzi said, "Seriously, how many of your fathers stop and ask for directions." Out of the people who are being newly diagnosed with AIDS, 60 percent of them are women. There are no visible symptoms in males, but for women the only symptom is recurring yeast infections. With AIDS testing there is a 3-6 month window period where the disease cannot be detected. This i~ because the virus attacks T-cells in the body. AIDS is detected when person's T-cell count falls below 200. The problem is that it takes the virus tirne to kill the T-cells: approximately 3-6 months. When your T-cell level reaches zero you are clinically dead. It is important to have multiple tests because of this window period. Tests are offered at the local Department of Health. They are free and anonymous. Other tests are offered at Planned Parenthood, but they cost $15 and are not anonymous. There will be a testing night at Wilkes, which will occur sometime in the near future. They will use an OraSure test, which only requires a minute of your tirne, placing a small sponge in your mouth and is 99.6 percent effective. If you have any questions about any of the above information you can contact a , The m~t effective ways:to:preventJIIVJnfection: • Not baving sex.--~ whether' vag~al, anal or oral • Sex only between two mutually mcmogamous, unin{ected p;u:tiiers, who do not share needles or syringes with anyone • Not?injecµog nonprescribed drugs (get into treatment to start ot never Start).· ' • Not s)larlng needles or syringes for any reason (when injecting· illegal.dru&s, medications, vitamins, or SfeWids;.tattooing; or bo<!Y piercing). • Not engaging in activities that involve ttie exchange. of blood, semen, vaginal fluids or even br~miik Information provided by: The American Red Cross Waysto reduce the risk of HIV infection: • Using alatex condom the right way~vecy tiqie during vaginal, anal or oral sex · • Not using drugs or alcohol, which can impair judgment • Cle~ng •n~es and syringes with chlorine bleach and w~ter if more .effective prevention is not available · . • Using barri,erprotection (e.g. latex.gloves) when coming into contact 'with blood , . . ·InfolJll!tion ,1,rqvided by: The American,Red Cross .~vei:yone needs to know: ,,' ./!A C • .:P~ple who have'engaged in risk behaviors and who do not know tfieir mv status are encouraged to seek individual counseliµg.'and , testing. •People who know that they have HN need to ensure their sex and ~eedl ,·, g ~ru;tne~$ know tQat tlley ~Jlt ri§.~ 9[ Jl{V .~Jlt:yftiOJ!.. Heal .. .~nt$ ~d other health care ~oviders.liave~ple.· w.ho are traipedJo notify partners at risk without reyealing :irames. , •People whciknow that they are1IIVp6sitive should medical care as soon as possib1e. •Peopl~ who test 11.egative $liould ~e sttrPs to remain negative. seek Information rovided b : The American Red Cross Mark Innocenzi at 823-7161. Resident Assistants in all Wilkes dorms have medical kits complete with condoms for your convenience, no questions asked. The Wilkes University health services also offers free condoms upon demand. The Department of Health provides free female condoms, flavored oral condoms, vanilla dental dams and safe sex packs, along with flavored lubricants. Just remember that safe sex is not only secure, but it can also be pretty "dental dam" tasty. iving a helping hand with Volunteer Services University prides mag awell-regarded ~emb per 11d brio t 344-2 Ii higher learning. with being a wonder., get an education, it is where students can is located on onyngham this center is a eofMary from places which need volunteers for certain things, and we find students who will volunteer to do then, " said Nicole Ehrich, a service center employee. For example, if a daycare needed students to help out with young children, the service center would be the place they would call. Since Wilkes has a very strong Education and Psychology department, the volunteer work provided by the service center gives students with those majors the opportunity to improve their resume. . Aside from just taking calls from places and finding volun- teers, the service center also provide students for certain volunteer events. ''We help out with such programs as the CEO, where we help with packaging food, also with the Vision Homeless Shelter, the S.H.A.RE soup kitchen and the Greenhouse, where students help out mentally retarded children," said Ehrich. The most current volunteer activity being held by the Service Center is Into the Streets Week, which runs from October 220ctober 29 and includes programs mentioned above. Other programs such as River Clean-Up, Halloween hospital visits at Nesbitt Hospital, Best Buddies Pumpkin painting, baking cookies and tutoring. The activities provided during this upcoming week will hopefully help students become active in the community and in turn provide a lot of good will during the Halloween season. Aside from winter volunteer activities, Volunteer Services hosts a trip every spring to a certain area of the country which needs much help from volunteers. ''Last year we went to Mexico and worked with children, teaching them English and we also helped restore roofs from some El Nino victims," said Ehrich, "Next years trip, will be to Nebraska, but what work we will be doing there is not yet determined." The Volunteer Service Center has proved to be an important part of university life, providing students with means to give back to the community, feel that they have done a good deed and help others less fortunate than themselves. Anyone interested in volunteering for any activities contact Mary Hession at 4085904. �Page8 Lij"eStyles Around CamJJUS Roving Reporter vvith Derek Bleiler ·What is your favorite horror movie? Craig Morris- Jill Henry- " The Lottie Olson- " The " The B irds" Exorcist" Exorsis t " " Sphere" foe fihn ise · io SLC 101 7:30 p.m. FREE!!! at the seems techniq et rum~ is fihn te fi film. I the tape Beconie ,a life saver! Donate plasnia today. _.. Donating Plasm a help s save over 100,000 lives everyday . Study while donating, or watch television . a hid uly You may donate up to 2 ti mes/week . e get ek. You wi JI be compensated for Y,ciur valuable time. gust 2 riends. E As an option to you, we wi II donate your earnings to your favorite charity. International Blood & Plasma, Inc. 41 S. Main Street Wilkes-Barre Midtown Village Plaza Donors Accepted These Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m . Tuesday, Thursd~y 8:30 a.m . - 6 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. New donors earn up to $50 after first two visits. (1st visit= $15 2nd visit= $35) . her24 - No week. Kee1 ovember 22 Repeat donors earn $15 to $25 each visit · with a love ... Call 8 2 ·3-411 9 20- Ft past. Sti 9- Man appear, CLEAN, SA~E PROCEDURE• COURTEOUS, PROFESSIONAL STAFF• FEES PAID �Page9 les Entertainment . ~ ·. JI 1Jfl 1Jfl 11' JPv!t1Z! Critic's Corner with Dan Lavelle "Holy Man" Hello fellow movie viewers. Sorry I wasn't around last week but I was fighting off a case of the stomach flu. Now that I'm feeling better I was able to rush to the nearest movie theater. dlis week was ''Holy Man" staring E.ddie Murphy and Jeff movie Goldblum plays a 1V producer for a home-shopping &wever, due to low ratings he might lose his job, unless he can wayto get more viewers. Out of pure desperation Goldblum · Murphy), a holy man from off of a freeway. As a result, G shopping into a religious experience and takes America by -.e process. • seeing previews for this film and they led me to believe Murpby was the main star. But after seeing the film, it seemed mtbe focus was on Goldblum. Don't get me wrong, Eddie has a in tbe film, I just don't think this was his best film. I am used to as a wise cracking character but here he seems to mix that areligious figure. The two don't seem to go together. Goldblum seems to do all right playing an uptight producer with ltoout at the end of the fib,n. But it seems like whenever I see film, be seems to mess up his lines. I'm not sure if that's a habit lhat technique on purpose. But after seeing a couple of his lltS to get annoying. pving this film ONE AND HALF STARS. For some reason I as adate film, but to loyal E.ddie Murphy fans, I would be this film. I don't really consider this his best work. You might · for the tape, but if you still want to see it, then enter with • • I 1i ves Aligning the planets with Madame Zelda · 20 - May 20) This week has you feeling rushed by everyone Tackle each situation one at a time. 21 · June 21) Try something new this week. If you succeed found a hidden talent that will bring much success. 22. July 22) Stress is your word of the week. Don't let schedule get in the way of your loved ones. Things will ease up mtbe week. l2. August 22) You seem to be playing.dorm counselor this sane friends. Everyone comes to you with their problems. Take help them out as much as you can, you may need the favor I die future. t 23- September 22) Romance troubles seem to keep rising Make sure you talk things out before it becomes too large to )'OUf professors. le time . D visit er 23 • October 23) Your week i~ stress free. Take this '> get a head start on next weeks work, which may not be such a ber 24 • November 21) Trying to balance your life seems Ibis week. Keep your head up and stay positive. (November 22 • December 21) Take this weekend to mend a mwith a loved one. You will thank yourself in the end for ds. (December 22 • January 19) Keep yourself on the mellow side . Your hectic week has drained you, take this time to relax Uanuary 20 • February 18) You need to start living in the not the past. Stop dwelling on past mistakes you can't change. uary 19 • March 20) Watch yourself this week. An enemy imt may appear, be prepared for the consequences of your 21. April 19) Your hard work is going to begi..., to pay off Ibis up and your next few weeks will _be carefr~e. Q, ~· ~~ (B here's the deal, tell me what you tlnnk. My friend Steve and I have been best buds since our freshman year of high school. We have always been re~~ close and _told each other everything. We went to school together, our families were friends and we spent years hanging out together, strictly in a platonic relationship. Now, things are beginning to change. Steve is no longer with his girlfriend that he had for three and a half years, which I think may have been what was holding me back from realizing my true feelings for Steve. Suddenly, after all of these years, I want to have a relationship with him that is more than friends. I have finally realized that he is everything I am looking for in a plan. The best part is, he is interested in me in the same way. Here's the problem though. Steve tells me everything and while he was in this relationship with his old girlfriend, he admitted to me that he cheated on her once. This makes me wonder ... even though we both have really strong feelings for each other and have realized we both really want to be together, I have really uneasy feelings about him cheating on her. Would he do the same to.me if we were to get together? I have loved Steve as a friend and trusted him for such a iong time. Should I co~sider what Steve did to his old girlfriend when deciding if I definitely want to begin a serious relationship with him? Single-so-far Sister ~ Dear Single-so-far-Sister, OK, I'm sure you've heard the saying before "Once a cheater, always a cheater." Well, sure, O.K., this makes a lot of sense and some may disagree of course, but I don't think this is always true. I think there are a lot of reasons why people cheat in a relationship and it doesn't necessarily mean that a man will cheat in every relationship he is in if he has done it once. Since you and Steve have been best friends for so Jong, you should have a pretty good sense of how well you can trust him. If you have total trust for him, putting his older relationships aside, then I would say to overlook what happened with this other girl. Explain to him that it bothers you and find out exactly why he did it, if he is totally sorry, and what his overall views are on cheating in a relationship. If he feels totally guilty and sincerely declares that he could never think of doing it again, you should be able to judge if he means it or not by how well you know him. You really have to go with your gut and decide if you can really trust this guy. Has he ever given you a reason in your own relationship not to trust him. Do you think he will make a loving, caring boyfriend? There are many things to.consider here. You know him well enough, considering you have been best friends with him for years. If you feel that if you got into a relationship with him and could only be preoccupied with wondering when or how or ifhe is going to cheat on you, don't give yourself the extra grief. You have to feel as if the-relationship could work and you could forgive him for his mistake and begin the relationshjp with total trust. The only other issue I would consider in wondering whether or not to go for it with Steve would be the three and a half year relationship you briefly wrote about. Did this relationship just end? I would Jove to hear more about that part of it, because that could be something you need to think about. If Steve just got out of this relationship, based on that fact alone I would advise you not to begin a serious relationship. Three and a half years is a Jong time to be in a relationship, and there is a period of healing that must occur when it has ended. You don't want to end up being his "rebound girl," and possibly ruining such an established friendship. This could .be an issue you must consider along with the cheating in the past. If he just got out of this relationship, give him time to get over his old girlfriend, and be SURE that he is, before you begin anything new. When the time comes that you are BOTH ready for a serious relationship, and you can truly 'trust him in a relationship, then go for it. If the fact that he c~eated in the past still bothers you, I would recommend keeping the friendship that you have and being happy with that. No matter what, make your first priority to try and keep the tight friendship that you have built up over the years. My only other advice is to tell Steve that this bothers you and is holding you back from going for the full-blown relationship deal. Share your feelings about this with him, and keep the communication Jines open, and right there you're off to a good start already. Good Luck ... Ani **send questions to inner_peace@hotmail.com** -Wilkes University's Manuscript Society- hosts intercollegiate poetry reading/coffee hour · The students of the Manuscript Society have noticed a void of creative outlets for Wyoming Valley college students. The Manuscript Society will be hosting a bi-weekly poetry reading/coffee hour. The name of the event has a poetic twist, it is called the "Creative Inlet." Students fro~ Wilkes University, Kings College and College Misericordia are -invited to attend this free event. The event will happen at Wilkes University's Annette Evans Alumni House (use door at the rear of the building), near Stark Learning Center on Tuesday, October 27., 1998, from 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. Refreshments will be available for a small donation. The "Creative Inlet" has a coffee house atmosphere with coffee, desserts, and an abundance of creativity. Expect to find readings of original works, classics, favorite short stories, art viewing and whatever else that may display creativity . Discussion of literature, art and philosophy are encouraged. Michael Loeredi, a new member of the Manuscript Society said, "The cozy atmosphere of the Alll!Ilni House will relax anyone who attends. The openness of the Manuscript members also makes sharing your imaginative idea a comfortable place." · For more information on the Manuscript Society or the "Creative Inlet", please contact Sarah E. Karlavage at 819-1330 or Jim Warner at408-5800. �Page 10 orts The Beacon, October 22, 199~ estE ,,1 Men's Soccer struggles in three tough conte By JOHN MURPHY Beacon Staff Writer On Wednesday, October, 15, the men's soccer team took on the Moravian Greyhounds. The Colonels went into this game coming off a 5-2 win against the Susquehanna University Crusaders on October 10. · Bill Schneider managed the first offensive chance for the Colonels as he hammered at the goal, but the Greyhounds goalkeeper managed to stop him. Wilkes had a few more chances before another good opportunity showed itself. This came with only 1:45 remaining in the half as the Colonels were awarded a comer kick. Freshman Matt Bieber passed the ball to fellow freshman Kyle . Rush who placed the shot, but the Greyhounds goalie once a3ain stopped a good shot, knocking it high over the goal. This brought the halftime score to a tie. The first good opportunity in the second half came at 9:41 when Schneider passed the ball to Tim Seymour, who then fired it toward the goal. The shot went wide and out of bounds. Another chance came as Heath Neiderer stole the ball and possession and control ai next four matches," said Wingert. The action of the first half led This win placed the Colonels at in the first half. to a goal early iri the contest for The Rangers once 3-1 in the MAC Freedom League Wilkes, which came at the 7:33 the shooting at 1:37, off and 9-6 overall. mark. The goal was scored by kick, which was saved~ Schneider, with the assist going to Wilkes gets locked up At 11:09, the Rang Neiderer. This gave Wilkes an early by Drew Rangers awarded an indirect pe 1-0 lead. The team took on the Drew a push, unfortunately f(f The lead would not last long as Rangers on Wednesday afternoon Colonels they took this Delaware Valley came back to in a Freedom League match up. The was worth. As they sent' battle and managed to score a goal game quickly took off as an _the center of the goal at 14:43, as they slipped one past offensive showdown between two Rangers hammered this Colonels keeper Nye. This tied the good teams. upper comer of the net score, which was how the two The Rangers opened up the themselves up 2-0. teams went into halftime. shooting with a h~ader off of a The Colonels tried The Colonels managed the tiepenalty kick, but Wilkes goalkeeper to score but lady luck breaking goal at 10:02 in the final Nye picked this shot out of the air. the offense's side. half. It came about as juniors Jarred After a series of midfield On a breakaway, Ill Max and Dave Reinert moved down battles and shots on goal by both attempted one final team field along with senior Rob Rolland. teams, the Rangers drew first blood. past the Ranger defenst Max then sent the ball across to A Ranger managed to head the ball was crossed to Tim Se Rolland, who was at the far post of from midfield to another player took the shot, but it the goal. Reinert headed the ball This season's h who broke past the defense and upper comer of the goal across to Rolland, who once again Wilkes improves to 9-6 Which design drove the ball into the far corner. The Colonels added came through for the Colonels when The Colonels then played ,.,. Coming out after half time, the goal that would once Delaware Valley. Wilkes went into he put the ball into the goal putting ue to repeated questil teams picked up right where they unanswered bringing this game looking to expand their . Wilkes up 2-1. to adorn the sides of ti left off. Th~ teams again battled for to 3-0 for the Rangers. This goal would go unanswered winning streak to four in a row. or John Bruett on a 1J because the Colonels dropped into a "We had been practicing the ere we are about halfv defensive shell to secure the victory coin toss on Friday afternoon. We ls' football helmet. " did win it and decided to run up hill for the last four minutes of the inclutlett aimorre"di game. the face. for the first half, I think that this called coach Sheptock By SCOTT VEITH The Aggies attacked the Henninger, one of was one of the most important was told in confidence Beacon Sports Editor Colonel net, but these attacks failed. Colonels top performers, decisions that we made in the went on to tell me thi The Wilkes University "We played hard out there. in the game but could game," said head coach Phil ic blue that now adt -Hopefully this will set us up for the Women's Volleyball team took to Wingert. . team back to victory. professional teams are the court against the Lady Royals of Colonels dropped the ed coach Sheptock a the University of Scranton on by a score of 15-6. helmet. They find it ad, Wednesday night. The third game was now there was only 0 In the first match, the Lady same, as the two teams ould the flying 'W' be Colonels fell behind 7-0 despite 5-5 tie. These points designs this week for i: winning three long rallies that At the long rallies and poor ptock said that there \l resulted in sideouts in favor of 5:55 mark of lion. The match looked style, solid gold helme~ Wilkes. the second The Lady Colonels managed a half, .;/: ·" point, but gave the service back t<r sophomore Royal coach Kristen Scranton. The Lady Royals refused Karen her lineup with rese to let up as they won the first match Bradley took The Lady Colon by a score of 15-2. advantage of advantage of the sub XTCTJ Long rallies were once again the regain a lead, but it a penalty NOCOV story of the second game. Each team shot. Bradley SO CENTDRA The Lady Royals served five times during the series managed to 10 to 12 with a 15-13 win and and the Lady Royals squeaked out to slip one past BEST BODY a 4-2 lead. The Lady_Colonels, led the Lady CASHA by the defense of Deanna · r--...~1111o:.:...c.-...,.-.r Royal goal Roulinavage and Mandy Kehler, tender to fought to regain control of the make the service. score 2-0. The LADIE Wilkes eventually earned Lady Royals 10 to 12 FREI had no Beacon File Photo a sideout and served to the • SELL TRIPS, EA DRAFTS Lady Royals, but the squad answers for &GO FREE!!! Senior Lisa Werkheiser pushes past a defender. gave the ball back to Scranton the Wilkes GOLD NOW HIRING due to a lack of communica· squad and REPS. LOWEST tion. the score remained 2-0 as the final net. The ladies travel to the State AMAICA, The Lady Royals probuzzer sounded. Senior goalie Pam Truszowski University of New York (SUNY) at ceeded to rattle off 11 points CLUB] stopped eight Scranton shots on her Cortland this afternoon to take on the on 11 consecutive serves. Lady Red Dragons. The squad will These points included a spike way to a shutout. The Lady THEE from the right hand of Colonel defense, led by Jill Wilson next see action on Saturday when HIPHOP,RE they play host to Elizabethtown Scranton junior Anne and Sarah Reed, held strong and College. McGovern that hit Lady did not allow the Lady Royals Colonel Shanna Henninger in · many <;hances to attack the Wilkes passed to Schneider, who put up the shot, which ended up going wide. At the 17:00 mark, the Greyhounds had a chance to score when they took a deep throw-in. The ball ended up in front of the goal, but their offense could not manage to get the shot into the net that ended up getting knocked over the crossbar. The next good shot came at 22:19 as Jason Cadwallader crossed one to Lucas Markelon, who charged down field, but the shot went wide in the end. At 37:37 Rolland picked up another goal as his shot beat the Greyhounds goalie, this was Rolland's fifth goal in three games. The Colonels earned a 2-0 win and Seth Nye earned his fourth shutout. Stickers earn playoff birth By LARRY LEWIS Beacon Staff Writer The Wilkes University Lady Colonels Field Hockey team has reason to celebrate. They earned a Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) Freedom League birth with a victory on Tuesday night against the regionally ranked Lady Royals of the University of Scranton. The victory upped the Lady Colonels season record to 7-8 and their • Freedom League mark to 3-2. The Lady Royals came into the contest leading the Lady Colonels with a record of 3-1 in Freedom League play. The Lady Colonels had only earned a 2-2 mark in the league prior to the game. Wilkes hoped to take control of the second playoff seed by beating the Lady Royals in the match. Less than two minutes into the contest, junior Sara Clause found the back of the Scranton net on a pass from Megan Fogle. The score put Wilkes in the lead for the first time in the contest and the squad would not look back from there. .,..I( ,s;, - 'W:iz~ ' AM~ $ SATI SUI' �Page 11 uest Editorial By JOHN BRUETT o"W" or not to "W" einvesti.gate the football helmet decal mystery ,e Range oting at 1hich w 11:09, :dan ind unfortuna 1ls they took )rth. As they lter of the goal ·shammered ;omer of the ilves up 2-0. 1e Colonels ·e but lady lu ense's side. n a breakaway 1ted one final e Rangerdeti ossed to Tim Photo by J.J. Fadden This season's helmet design (LEFf) and last season's helmet design (RIGHT) face off here. Which design do you like? Email us at beacon@wilkesl.wilk_es.edu with your opinion. Due to repeated questions directed at The Beacon editorial staff about the whereabouts of the flying W that . to adorn the sides of the Wilkes University football helmets, The Beacon sent WCLH football color comor John Bruett on a ,:nission to investigate the situation. Here we are about halfway through the football season and nobody has seen the flying W on the Wilkes nninger Is top bu lCk to vi ls dro ore of 15 e third the tw These Hies an ematc theL :rune 13-6. mp with teLady age of th a lead, b 1eLady 5-13 w· Is' football helmet. Well, being the good investigative reporter that I am, I went and hunted it down. My biclultetta t,horre discussion with CoionerheM·coach Frank Sheptock. !called coach Sheptock at 1: 15 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon to question him about the whereabouts of the "W" Iwas told in confidence that there was no "rhyme or reason," as Sheptock put it, to the disappearance. He went on to tell me that there was a decision made by himself and the rest of the staff to make a move to ic blue that now adorns the helmets of the Colonels. This new paint is the same type of paint that many professional teams are now using it produces a very high gloss finish to the helmets. laked coach Sheptock about the player's thoughts on the helmets, he responded, "They like the darker color tebelmet They find it adds to the mysteriousness of the team." So, now there was only one question left for me to ask. "Would the flying 'W' be coming back?" The coach told me that he would be looking at some different designs this week for possible use next year. 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That's what I say with SCOTT VEITH One of the biggest travesties in the history of sports took place on , Monday morning in a courtroom in Las Vegas, Nevada. The animal best known as Mike Tyson was granted the privilege of reapplying for a boxing license in the State of Nevada. This was not only the wrong decision for this particular case, it the wrong thing to ever grant a man like Mike Tyson. Tyson is a convicted rapist. This offense alone should have had Tyson executed, but our judicial system allows for animals like this to walk the streets. Never again after his assault on Miss Black America pageant participant, Desiree Washington, should Tyson have been permitted to be a functional member of society, much less be the focal point of entertainment and athletics. But he was granted the chance to compete again at the game he loves. · · During Tyson's hearing with Nevada athletic officials, Tyson's attorney James Jimmerman babbled about how he feels Tyson deserves a second chance. In my estimation, Tyson's second chance came when he was allowed to take part in a professional sporting event after committing a felony. Inspired by fabled boxing promoter Don King (a convicted felon himself), Tyson climbed up the ranks of professional boxing with little regard or knowledge of who he stepped on during his climb. His first and only concern on this trip was becoming the heavyweight champion of the world. This attitude is exactly what is wrong with sports today. Professional athletes are looked at by every kid who wears a little league uniform or plays touch football in the street, as role models. Every kid has a favorite athlete or a favorite musician and their hopes and dreams rest on the idea that they can someday be just like their favorite athlete or musician. The argument has been made to dispute this claim thousands of times by Charles Barkley and other athletes who refuse to accept the role, but the fact is that a child who aspires to excel in a particular field looks up to the most successful professionals in that field. I agree that parents should be the first and most influential role model in a child's life, but many parents are not fit to take on the role either. Throughout childhood, I wanted to grow up to be everything from a fireman to a police officer to a baseball player to the President of the United States of America. Aside from idolizing my father, my brothers and my grandfathers, I looked up to my neighbor (the cop), my uncle (the fireman), Pete Rose and Ronald Reagan. I, just as every young boy does, pretended to be these people. That is just what kids do. I had no way of knowing that my uncle was a drug addict. I had no way of knowing that my neighbor was not much of a cop. I had no way of knowing that Pete Rose was a compulsive gambler. All I saw was that these people got paid to do what I wanted to do. They were my role models. To this day, I hold a special place in my heart and memory for the way that Rose played the game, but I know now that I don't want to be just like Rose. I just want to be able to play baseball just like him. At 31 years of age, Tyson should know that every child that he talks to thinks he is the greatest. They do not yet have the ability to choose to what they are subjected. These kids don't understand what rape is. Most adults don't even understand what rape is. The only thing they understand is that Mike Tyson can beat the snot out of some other big guy and that impresses them. I'm not impressed. Every professional athlete, whether they like it or not, is a role model. They may not be positive role models, but they are role models nevertheless. What the Nevada State Athletic Commission and Mike Tyson just taught kids is that it's O.K. to assault people at traffic stops, in bedrooms and in the boxing ring as long as the offender is a good athlete. Some children can decipher this message and understand that it is the wrong message, but most can not. The State of Nevada and Mike Tyson have once again succeeded in corrupting our country even further than they already have. I hope they are proud of themselves. The ideas expressed in this column are generated through everyday interaction with Beacon readers and members of the Wilkes community. �Page 12 The Beacon, October 22, 199! Sports Corrigan, Labbe break records, lead ladie By MATT REITNOUR Beacon Staff Writer In a year when Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa, better known as "Big Mac" and "Swingin' Sammy," were smashing baseball records, Adrienne and Laurie brought the record breaking trend to Wilkes University. Although the two latter names aren't going to be on the cover of Sports Illustrated anytime soon, these two Lady Colonels are ripping up and rewriting the women's soccer record books one page at a time. The Laurie is senior captain Laurie Labbe, who broke the 100 career point mark in Saturday's 6-0 whitewashing of Middle Atlantic Conference {MAC) League foe Allentown College. Labbe becomes the first Lady Colonel to reach this mark a.id now owns or is tied for seven women's soccer records. The Adrienne is sophomore goalkeeper Adrienne Corrigan. After fellow sophomore Donna Rothrock moved into her field position and freshman Darby Wolfe went down with an injury, Corrigan stepped into the net and has posted some great numbers. Corrigan hasn' t allowed a goal in three games. That equals more than 127 minutes of shutout soccer. Not only are her three straight shutout games a school record, but so are the five total shutouts she has posted. Corrigan has allowed just six goals and has a minute 0.07 goals against average. The play of these two record breakers in combination with an all around team effort has helped the Lady Colonels to a 10-7 overall record. These ten wins rank as yet another school record. While the MAC playoffs are not in the cards for this season, Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference playoffs are a real possibility and that's something that excites many of the players. But to keep those playoff hopes alive, the Lady Colonels need strong outings in both of their final two games. Wilkes is currently on a four game winning streak where they have outscored opponents 15-1 overall. The last two games have seen the blue and gold explode offensively, hitting the net 11 times. 4:03 left in the first half by nailing her ninth goal of the year. After the halftime break, Wilkes turned up the heat when freshman scoring leader Larissa Giza scored an unassisted goal with just 0:49 in the second half. Labbe got her first goal of the day at the 20:12 mark. Three minutes went by when Photo by Shawn Perrine Giza scored again Senior Laurie Labbe recently became the first to put the nail in athlete in Lady Colonel history to eclipse the 100 the coffin. point mark for a career. The offensive attack_ Wilkes thumped Neumann was not the only facet of the Lady College by a score of 5-0 on Colonel game that was on this Tuesday to up their record to 10-7 game. The Wilkes defense held overall, 2-4 in the MAC Freedom Neumann to just one shot on goal. League. Therefore, Corrigan had little work Rothrock who has been a solid to do in her record breaking offensive performer since her exit shutout. from the Lady Colonels' net, got Now the Lady Colonels look the scoring machine started with toward a meeting with cross town rival King's College today and a game versus Catholic University Saturday, October 24 at Ralston Field. From there, Wilkes musts· and wait to see if their 1998 se is extended. If the Lady Colonels are presented with circumstances extend their season, the team w enter the record book one more · with the first ever playoff appearanc!! in Wilkes history. Jannuzzi name .A ll-America b Dick Vitale Wll,KES-BARRE--Wilkes Univ,ersity basketball supers Dave Jannuzzi earned the dubious distinction of being named to Dick Vitale ,.s 2 1i Division Ill All-"America Te Jannuzzi has ~n one of Colonels top scorers for the two seasons and was a key member on last season's Fi Four team. •This season's team ret three starters from last year's squaa, the mo_st successful in' Wilkes basketball history. Hankins, DaRe muscle Colonels past King' By ROBERT J. MORCOM Beacon Staff Writer Tony DaRe intercepted two passes and returned one for a touchdown as Wilkes downed King's 31-21 to retain the Mayor's Cup. For his efforts, DaRe was named ECAC/Budget Division III Metro Region Defensive Player of the Week. The Colonel's win improved their record to 3-3 overall and 2-0 in the Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) Freedom League. King's slipped to 0-6 overall and 0-2 in league play. King's opened the game with the ball, but were forced to punt after a Colonel defensive stand. Mike Hankins, the First Union Bank Most Valuable Player of the Game, took over from there. Hankins took a handoff from senior quarterback Neil Rine and raced 63 yards into the promised land. Sophomore placekicker Tim Caron added the point after to give Wilkes the early lead. The Wilkes offense went back to work after Walter Hall sacked Jeff Cemelli on a fourth and goal play from the 4-yard line. Rine then marched his team down the field on a 10 play, 93-yard scoring drive. The drive was capped by a 5-yard scoring strike from Rine to fresh- man wide receiver Brian Miller. Caron converted the extra point to increase the Colonel lead to 14-0. Caron then added a 25-yard field goal that capped a 5 play, 30yard drive. The field goal gave the Colonels a 17-0 lead. Then, it was the Monarchs turn. Cemelli connected with Mike Manassy on a 15-yard touchdown pass. Placekicker Tom Pierantozzi added the point after to pull King's within 10 points. King's kicked to the Colonels after the score and Wilkes could produce nothing on the ensuing drive. The Monarchs eventually got the ball back and were attempting to score before the end of the first half. Unfortunately for the Monarchs, DaRe and the Wilkes defense had other ideas. DaRe intercepted a Cemelli pass at the Monarch 34-yard line and took it in for the score with just seconds remaining in the half. Caron's point after gave the Colonels a 24-7 halftime lead. In the third quarter, Wilkes would not let up. Rine would connect with Miller for his second score of the day. Caron again added the point after to give the Colonels their final point of the game. In the fourth quarter, King's would add two scores against the Wilkes reserves. They recovered a fumbled punt on the Wilkes 33- yard line and eventually conv it into seven points. King's junior running bad DeMaise took a handoff and e up in the endzone 16 yards la Tom Pierantozzi pass on the point conversion made the s 15. On their next possession, Pierantozzi drove his team 73 down the field for another sc Kenson Vincent scored on a4 yard pass making the final sc 21. Chris "Stump" Shannon Wilkes defensive charge with tackles while Mark Hendry 10 tackles of his own. er athlt es it big h .. . 1 October 22 October 23 October 24 October 2 *Field Hockey @ Cortland, 4:00, p.m. *Women's Soccer@ King's, 3:30p.m. .. ~ . . .. . . ,. ~ ... . . . . . *Women's Tennis, MAC Individual Championships, TBA *Field Hockey vs. Elizabethtown, 1:00 p.m. *Men's Soccer vs. King's, 11:00 a.m. *Volleyball @ Muhlenberg, 11:00 a.m. *Women's Tennis, MAC Individual Championships, TBA *Field Hockef @ Messiah, TBA *Men's Soccer@ Scranton, 7:00 p.m. *Women's Soccer MAC SemiFinals, TBA r Reporter olumn � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Professor Emeritus Harold Cox digitized the collection from 1934-1970 and created a <a href="https://beaconarchives2.wilkes.edu/">legacy website</a>. Digital Archives student John Jenkins digitized the collection from 1970-present. Special thanks goes to Communication Studies Professor Dr. Kalen Churcher, Editor-in-Chief Kirsten Peters, Beacon staff member, Emily Cherkauskas, and other Beacon staff for their help in acquiring digitized copies of the Beacons from 2006 onward. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon 1998 October 22nd Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1998 October 22 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/1be3cf5179b3c6202e2e4c79c35e345a.pdf 6eb6ff9835633219e44af13203e26822 PDF Text Text THE BEACON Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18766 olume 51 Number 7 m there, w· o see if their :d. :Lady Colo with circ eir season, the record book ecom1n October 29, 1998 uz m Dick ES-BAR bask rs in urgh ... Page3 Page7 • .ne and eventually seven points. ing'sjuniorru Lise took a ban the endzone 16 Photo by Dora Lam Row 1 (L-R): Amy Gutowski, Heather Tahan, Obed Addo, Brandon Berretta, Beth-Ann Witkowski and Nicole Metzger Row 2 (L-R): Maria Shahda, Quinn Kirk, Gary Spears, Chris Thompson and Jen Kutler Row 3 (L-R): Lisa Dente, Richard Pencek, Jeff Moisey and Erica Michaliga Row 4 (L~R): Stephanie Follmer, Anthony Petrolonis, Aaron Sherburne, Rick Seipp and Lisa McClintock (Absent from photo: Duane Ritter) )n their next pos ntozzi drove his 1 the field for ano Page 10 Chris "Stump" S :es defensive ch tes while Mark H ; Soccer MAC 'BA pg.2 pg.3 pg.4 pg.5 pg.6 pg.8 pg.9 pg.9 pg.to pg.11 �Page2 News - Senatorial candidates present their vie By LORA CAMERON-LANDIS Beacon Staff Writer On October 25, between 2:00 p.m, and 3:00 p.m., in the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center, Senatorial candid,ates Arlen Specter (RepublicanPhiladelphia), Bill Lloyd (Democrat-Somerset), Jack Iannantuono (LibertarianSchnecksville) and Dean Snyder (Constitutional-York) debated Senator Specter's voting record. Moderator Keith'Martin of local stati~n WBRE asked the candidates about many issues. Some issues include the privatization of Social Security, interstate commerce, payment of United Nations back dues, campaign reform, job loss to foreign countries, access to health care, foreign policy in Bosnia/Herzegovina, Year '.WOO Compliance directives (Y2K) and the United States' role in avoiding world economic depression. Nearly all the candidates' replies referred to Senator Specter's voting record or. opinions before stating their own positions. Arlen Specter, the incumbent, said, "I think my record speaks for itself." A key issue which seemed to plague the debate was that of United States sovereignty, on account of the presence of two third-party candidates, Iannantuono and Snyder. Iannantuono, a financial ·broker by profession, repeatedly emphasized his belief in the ability of the free market and capitalism, when applied to social problems as well as foreign and domestic policy, · to solve the problems America is facing today . Snyder, expounded on the use of Christian biblical morality and the responsibility cif the family for education, welfare and social reform. Also, that is the capabilities of the freemarket system to bring down health care costs. Senator Specter, for his part, felt that the United States government had a responsibility to its citizens to fund education, help provide incentives for companies to keep jobs iocal · and bring new jobs to Pennsylvania. Lloyd agreed with Specter in · that the federal government had a role to play in supporting its citizens, but claimed that Specter's voting record was contrary to what he said he supported at the debate. Audience questions indicated a growing concern amongst citizens about job loss to foreign countries. Lloyd suggested penalizing companies which moved American jobs out of the country, while Senator Specter felt that if trade laws were enforced, the problem would solve itself. Both Iannantuono and Snyder championed the freemarket system as the solution to less jobs and corporations moving overseas. "If I am elected, I will be a voice of the average people and the most independent senator we've had in a long time." -Bill Lloyd, Senatorial Candidate Another concern was access to health care which is becoming extremely expensive for more and more Americans. Lloyd thought a tax credit for people who must buy their own insurance would be valuable to many Pennsylvanians. Iannantuono accused Lloyd of socialism and repeated his claim that the capitalistic economy would bring down prices. Specter cited his record of starting health care programs for , children, which Synder criticized as too costly to taxpayers. None of the candidates seemed particularly concerned about the impending Y2K problem except Snyder. Specter was of the opinion that while it was a large problem, it would be easily handled by the federal government. Lloyd noted the need fo( outreach amo_ng small businesses which might-not be able to access the technological help that larger companies control. Iannantuono said he didn't understand the question, but thought in general that everyone should manage their own problems with technology. Snyder claimed that Russia was blatantly ignoring its own Y2K problem and that very shortly their missile defense system would begin firing missiles when their computers went haywire. In the end, Specter stood by his record. "Unemployment has dropped from 7.8 percent to 4.4 percent," he remarked and vowed to continue his hard work for Pennsylvania. Lloyd, running on a comparatively small campaign budget, promised, "If I am elected, I will be a voice of the average people and the most independent Senator we've had in a long time," Iannantuono declj.ed the role of the federal government Alumni give back to Wilkes WILKES-BARRE--Did you think you might want to work in Philadelphia after graduation? Is taking an internship helpful in finding a job? What branch of law is a good specialization? W o\Jld a graduate degree be helpful in a specific job field? The answer to all of these and many other career questions can be found through the Alumni Mentoring Program. In 1996, with the help of the Student/Alumni Committee of Student Government and the Alumni Association, the Alumni Office introduced a program that focused on tapping into the vast resource of the 20,000 plus Wilkes alumni network to help curre~t students before they enter the working world. As a mentor, the alumnus serves as a counselor, guide and coach to current students. Anytime is a good time to work with a mentor. The program is not limited to seniors. The alumni office houses a list of alumni who have expressed an interest in being a mentor to a Wilkes student. The list is organized by specialization, including: business, medicine, law, education, government, law enforcement and many more. These alumni represent all areas of the nation and can provide valuable advice and encouragement with regard to their pro(ession or geographical region. In addition, alumni chapters provide an immediate · connection to major cities where alumni can provide social and · professional connections for new Wilkes graduates. The process is a simple one, contact the Alumni Office with regard to your interest in the program. The staff will act as intermediaries to set up introductions and the student and alumnus can work from there. It can be as simple and brief as a telephone call or involve a meeting with the alumnus. In one instance, the alumnus served as a guide through several career changes by the Wilkes graduate. Alumni are pleased and proud to be able to help Wilkes students by serving as mentors and through the chapter network. They are happy to have a chance to give something back to Wilkes by helping out current students. Take advantage of a wonderful resource that can help you with some of the major decisions of your life. The Alumni Office is located on the second floor of the Annette Evans Alumni and Faculty House. the government over-re powers into things best qn a local level," said Ian nan tuono. Snyder made a final portentous warning to bis candidates, saying, "The warns us that we're pie · people, we' re doing so wrong." When asked for c · on some of their responses Project Vote Smart's on•· questionnaire, Iannantu replied that if elected, he fight to legalize all drugs. "This is a social pr a legal one," said Iannan He also stated that . was an issue of personal conscience rather than should be dealt with po·· but for himself, he wa1 Snyder, when asked ' his stance on federal fu Medicaid/Medicare exp that there was a commi already made to citizens should not be broken, mi was extremely opposed II federal direction of heal he felt that it stifled the system. For more informati candidates and their po ·· other topics, Project V~ has pµblished questio to the candidates and eiter, ntrati, COIIll ·oume g rigl radio sugges I got i talion, i go into WCLI eld ex1 pare s," saic flecti oli~ bl« smart.org. Event Marketing Part Time Pro Pe mance Marketing a reliable, professi outgoing, goal-ori event manager w/ schedule to prom university/college marketing progr Responsibilities i staff managemen~ training, invento quality control and coordinating eve logistics. 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For more info idates and their · topics, Project 1ublished que ! candidates ds, if any, at .org. ttMarke rime P ro ;eMarke · :1.ble,pro~ >ing,goal :manager luleto pro rsity/colle :etingpro )nsi bili tie ng,inven ycontrol linating e lcs.Excell oreinfoc ~00-377-1 21 M-F , WPIX-TV, Karen )0xenreiter '79, bas her Wilkes experience led in the field of tjournalism. eiter, an English major entrations in literature, and communications, herjourney into ting right here at tywith an easy-listening show on Sunday mornings. later named news '1 badnever really radio until one of my suggested that I check "Once I got involved with ·o station, I realized I to go into broadcast · . WCLH gave me the· field experience I to prepare for my career Wilkes," said Oxenreiter. Whilereflecting on her memories, Oxenreiter when she recalled the old wire machine and the distracting noise levels produced by WCLH' s outdated equipment. "You can't imagine how different it is now with everything digitized and everyone typing on computers. You don't have that constant racket like before with the clacking typewriters and everything, but we had a blast," said Oxenreiter. After graduation, Oxenreiter accepted a job at the WBRE all news radio station as a receptionist and waited for an on-air position to open. Committed to pursuing a career in broadcasting, Oxenreiter spent several hours after her shift reading news copy to prepare to a_udition. "I got everyone to critique my reel-to-reel reading copy. I had them help me with my technique, especially with projecting my voice," said Oxenreiter. After about two months as a receptionist, Oxenreiter had ~e opportunity to audition for a radio position. She got the job, which lasted approximately six months. She had a one hour, on- olice blotter... are some incidents that occurred there in Wilkes-Barre: •On October 28, 1998, nthe hours of 12:00 11117:45 a.m., a theft at Rear 56 r Street. An rson(s) removed a one and charger from 's Pontiac Sunbird. ' value was $150. atheft occurred at Lincoln An unknown person(s) the following from 's vehicles: -two sets of Craftsman wrenches ,ooe electrical drop cord -one set of multi-meter als Karen Oxenreiter, '79 Wilkes graduate succeeding in Pittsburgh opportunity for gaining reporting experience. While working for WILK Monday through Friday, a weekend position became available at WNEP-1V 16, the local ABC television affiliate. After two years as a reporter for Channel 16, Oxenreiter was promoted to co-anchor. She also taught a 200 level broadcast writing course at Wilkes while co-anchoring at WNEP. "Actually, it's funny. A student I taught ended up in Pittsburgh while I was working in Moosic. He's now in Miami, Photo courtesy of Karen Oxenreiter and he called me once to offer me a job at his ·Karen Oxenreiter and her family station down there. reside in Pittsburgh. _ That was pretty weird," said Oxenreiter. air shift that gave hfr a_ first taste Oxenreiter now works partof "on the road" reporung by time at Pittsburgh's WPIX-1V, covering events at the Luzerne an NBC affiliate, covering the County Courthouse. three C's as she refers to it: Through this experience, crime, courts and cops. Oxenreiter decided that she This top notch career woman wanted to move into television is also a devoted mother of three. • broadcasting. She knew that she Her oldest son, Alby III, is in would need to have more second grade, daughter, Abigail: reporting experience for 1V. is in kindergarten, and her She accepled a job at WILK . youngest son, Oliver, is three and radio which provided·a better a half. Her husband, Alby Oxenreiter-is also in the 1V business as a producer at FOX1V. The two met while working at WNEP-1V 16, married and moved to Pittsburgh; Although Oxenreiter is still dedicated to her career, her family clearly comes first. "I knew someday I might want to have one child, but I was always so career-oriented. Your whole outlook on life completely changes when you have a family though. My Job is still very important to me, but I approach it differently now," said Oxenreiter. When asked what made her Wilkes experience so valuable, Oxenreiter answered, "The education. The atmosphere at Wilkes is so conducive to learning. I just remember walking into Kirby Hall with all its richness and realizing the importance of_learning." "I also gained a deep appreciation·for literature and that's something that I try to instill in my own children. I value that background," added Oxenreiter. Oxenreiter offered this advice to current Wilkes students: "Absorb books, classroom interactions, hands-on training. Don't waste a second of your time. The competition out there is fierce, and you really have to make the most of your college experience." On trial for rape By LISA RUGGIERO -one I:Iuke 87 multi-meter The stolen value was $690. Beacon Staff Writer • On October 27 and 28, · 1998, between the hours of 10:30 p.m. and 1:20 a.m., a theft occurred at 317 East South Street. An unknown person(s) removed two Halloween tombstone displays and one skeleton display from the front of the victim's residence. The stolen value was $10. On Wednesday, November 4, the Victim's Resour-ce Center will _sponsor its 20th Annual Mock Rape Trial. The trial will be held at the Luzerne County Courthouse at 7:00 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. The courthouse. seats about 300 people. According to Billie Jo Hack, education specialist, Victim's Resource Center, the seats fill up quickly. "The purpose is to educate the public and the community about rape and all crimes," said Hack. A real judge, Thomas Burke Jr., will preside over the trial. Paul Radick, assistant District Attorney (ADA), will be the prosecutor. The public defender is yet to • On October 27 and 28, 1998, between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 5:25 a.m., criminal mischief occurred at 88 South Franklin Street. An unknown person(s) smashed the driver's side window and flattened three tires "'on the victim's 1990 Chevrolet Corsica. Page 3 be announced. This year two Wilkes Resident Assistants (RA's) will be participating in conjunction with the residence life office. According to Hack, this is one of the first times that a university has donated so much time and effort to _the project. Rick Seipp, senior pharmacy major, will act as the offender. Seipp is participating because ,lit is important for Wilkes to give back to the community and to integrate the university into the community." Heather Tahan, senior, environmental science.and education major, will act as the victim. Tahan is participating · because of her leadership position as an RA and because she believes "everyone should be aware of what's involved in a rape trial." MOCK RAPE TRIAL RESERVATIONS REQUIRED PLEASE CALL 823-0765 or 454-7200 or 836-5544 TRIAL IS FREE OF CHARGE WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 4, 1998 7:00 P.M. LUZERNE COUNTY COURTHOUSE �• Page4 lillOil Our coeur brings us home I can't be "under the table and dreaming" An editorial Never having been a person for large gatherings, Homecoming was not a priority in my life while at Wilkes. But, as I look back, I wish I had made it one. · At Homecoming, there is a mystical unification of students, faculty, alumni and community, if only for a short time. While short in physical duration, the sense and feeling of it lingers; lingers and grows, burning a sense of pride and inclusion. As I walk across this campus and its everchanging landscape, I always feel a sense of belonging. Show me a large school where students - decades apart - still fondly remember professors, deans and presidents. Show me a school where the president cares enough to know your name. Show me a school where the names of campus buildings mean something to the people who walk through their halls. _ I have the good fortune to trade tales with graduates from large schools. None have spoken so fondly as I of the depth of concern and honest sincerity with which my professors, staff and administrators helped me through my ever-trying college years. Yes, it is true, Wilkes may not have voluminous titles in our library. We may not have thousands of computer terminals for all of our students to do research, surf the net or just check e-mail, instead, we have people. People who care about who you are, where you are going and how they can help you get there. In this technological age, with computers that can process complex equations quicker than the human mind can congest the problem, we often loose sight of what makes us so wonderful - coeur or heart. At Saturday's game, look at the person beside you, in front of you, behind you. Ask yourself what makes that person special? Ask yourself, what does Wilkes have to do with that? I believe you w?1 find the answer is coeur. And that is why we all come home. E',ach week a member of The Beacon editorial staff writes an editorial representing the opinion of the editorial board. It is not meant to reflect the opinions of the · Universi as a whole. The Beacon is no-w on the -web. Check us out next time you'i:-e surfing at: - :-:4:- • ')j ___, http://wilkesl.wilkes.edu/-beacon/index.hnnl Wilkes University Students-Faculty-Staff Now Available Bartikowsky Jewel_ers Courtesy Discount Cards Pick Yours Up At Our Cashi_e r Department 141 South Main Street• Wilkes-Barre• (717) 823-7111 ~ Plenty of free storeside parking Store hours: Mon. - Sat. 10 AM - 5:15 PM . Thursday Nights till 8:45 PM ·with Matthew Sowcik Happy Halloween to all. I just ~ant to remind everyone to come out to the pep rally on Thursday (that would be tonight) to get some hot dogs, hamburgers and to support the fall sports. Not to mention I will be the MC for the night along with last years Homecoming King, Mike Rosh. In this week's article, I wanted to enlighten some of my readers lives an~ tell some of the history of the holiday, Halloween and how Wilkes as a University is in a way carrying on those traditions. ' Frrst the origin of Halloween. Hallow~n is one of the oldest holidays with origins going back thousands of years. The holiday we know as Halloween has had many influences. from many cultures over the centunel Hundreds of years ago in what are now Great Britain and Northern France, lived the Celts. The Celts favorite and most important god in their lives was the sun goo. The Celts celebrated the new year on November 1 because this was the passing of light and summer into a season of darkness, winter. The ·Celts believed, that during the winter, the sun god was taken prisoner by the Lord of the Death and Dying and the Prince of Darkness. On October 31 , the day before the new year, after the crops were all harvested and stored for the long winter; the cooking fires in the homes would be extinguished. After all was done for the day, the people would meet in big fields to light bonfires, where they would sacrifice gifts to the gods and dance in a celebration of the last day of the old year. When the morning came the Celtic people would take an ember_off of the great fire that they had built. They burned their first fire at home with this ember to cast out bad spirits throughout the winter months. · The November 1 festival was named after the Prince of Darkness, Saniliain, and honored both the sun god and Samhain. The festival would last for three days. Many people would parade in costumes made from the skins and heads of their animals. This festival would become the first Halloween. This seems to be very similar to some of the traditions that Wilkes is doing this year. The Celtic festival would last for three days. Well, let me see the Pep Rally is on Thursday, the dance is on Friday and the football game/tailgating is on Saturday. The next similarity between the two traditions is the dancing that occurs the night before Halloween. Granted the Celts may have sacrificed animals and may have done some very primitive things duririg their celebration, but I can tell you from the Homecoming dance last year, there where a lot of individuals who let their primal instincts get the best of them when they hit the dance floor. Another similarity between the two celebrations is the taking something back to everyday life from tbesP. great events. The Celts would take a bum ember that would remind them of the night and protest against evil. This year at Homecoming everyone will have the option of taking a Homecoming flower vasP- that will hopefully remind them of a great night and will bring a different, but still important piece to your life. The last similarity is ·sort of a stretch, but bare with me. The Celts had their gods and high priest to worship and adore. This year Wilkes University will be naming a new King and Queen of the University, and although maybe we do not worship these individuals there is a common bond of respect for them. I want to end this hoping you learned something, something interesting. Most of all I hope everyonehasa great time tnis weekend, it's going to be a wonderful time. Just one last thing I want you to remember, II)' and take something from thi_s experience so that you can cast off the evil spirits for the rest of the semester. Also, when I mean take something back to your everyday life, it has to be more than just a hangover! P.S. I want to thank Holiday On The Net for providing me with my information. The Web Site is Located at: http://www.holidays.net/halloweenls~ory.hlm The Beacon Box 111, Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18766 (717)-408-5903 or 408-2962 Fax (717)-408-5902 E-mail: beacon@wilkesl.wilkes.edu Background Info. •Established in 1947 •A warded by the Association Scholastic Press Epitor in Chief-Karen Cook Association News Editor-Alyssa Kaslavage •Printed on Thursdays, with Lifestyles Editor-Joanna Gaydos exceptions for school hol~ Sports Editor-Scott Veith days and final exams Copy Editor/Distribution Manager-David DiMartino •1,100 to 2,500 papers are Assistant Copy Editor-Lauren Castelli distributed weekly Photo Editor-J.J. Fadden •We're on* the World Wide Web Manager-John Bruett Web: Business Manager-Sandie Kramer Advisor-I..ynn Elko http://wilkesl.wilkes.edu/-beacorl index.html The Beacon is the student newspaper of Wilkes University. All editorial decisions are made by the student editors. All opinions expressed within The Beacon are those of the author or source quoted. The Beacon office is located on the second floor of Hollenback Hall. semester ed a gre: emucl gan to f r '72 cl mni we1 e would erstand , 't they h~ ge is no\ obrock h the fall. 11 own lives. eMorgan ident for ounty C �on, October 29, 1998 Page5 Letters to the Editor Letters to the editor guidelines: iing" Letters slwuld include your name and phone number. They should be no longer than 250 words and must be signed in order to be printed. Letters will be printed in the order they are received and must be submitted by 10:00 a.m on the Tuesday prior to publication. Letters can be sent via electronic mail, intercampus mail or dropped off at The Beacon office. member when... ·- Alumni share their fqvorite Homecoming memories gback 1Verthe in 1947 by the olastic tion When I entered Wilkes in 1970, our class · My date and I went to Genetti's dinner r My favorite Homecoming memory g~ " brought with us a new decade and a new . dance and had a great time. He was playing back to-1995 and the crowning of Kim administration. Wilkes' second president, Dr. in the football game the next day, so we Kaskel as Homecoming Queen. Kim had Michelini (or Dr. Mike to the students) had just didn't go out after the dance because of his always been an extremely intelligent, taken office and Dean Ralston, Dean Lampe and curfew (I hope the football team still has attractive and ATHLETIC woman. That is Dean Hobrock prepared themselves for the 500 one!!). why it was so fitting when she was crowned eighteen-year-olds that were descending on The football game the next day was queen while still wearing her field hockey campus. held at Ralston Field. I got up early to unifonn and proudly displaying her number The look of the campus was beginning to prepare myself, along with a group of 25. Her hair was in a ponytail and her change, but little did we know how many changes friends from Evans 4th: J.R. Rupp, Bob uniform was dirty after winning a game that would occur within the next four years. Miner Simmons, Barb Hinds and more. We had morning. She didn't have time to change into Hall was the typical "old house" classroom such a good time in the parking lot that we a dress, but her personality is so vibrant, she building next to the gym that housed the math never made it into the stadium. didn't need one. She truly was a "queen." department. The Math Club also took up That was a homecoming I will never Karel! Marie Bednarczyk '96 residence, where most of the math knowledge was forget. I try to go back every year! Program Advisor, University of Virginia acquired from heated games of pinochle and Jennifer Spitzer '94 "Blacksburg, VA pitch. The "before and after class" coffee was Teacher, Forest City School District purchased at "The Commons" which was located Forest City, PA in the center of campus at the present site of the Wow .. . you should have been there in 1964 when I came to Wilkes as a "local kid Tower. The "New" Men's Dorm was really nmY from south Wilkes-Barre" BlIT also as "one of those transfer students-from Drew and the Stark Hall addition and the Sardoni Art Gallery were under construction. University" where I spent my fist college year. Wilkes was serene ... heck it was close knit. canfort of our campus was interrupted by thousands of gallons of water when The word was out that Dr. Farley knew every student's name and that he would call out Agnes decided to visit in 1972. The Susquehanna had surpassed the dikes where your name if you were "bad." That was bad! cl, tossed Frisbees and had snowball .fights and inva(led and destroyed our Having lived in an all men's dorm in 1963-64 (we did NOT have anything co-ed in . Wilkes didn't cancel classes on the day of "The Flood" but rather left attendance 1963 ; certainly NOT dorms-let alone dorm rooms!), I lived at home where my parents t's discretion." As a summer school student at the time, I discretely decided to fed a lot of my "dorm friends" and allowed me to pretend that home was nearly-free day. As soon as the waters receded, classes resumed and we walked through the "hotel-with excellent food." That sophomore year, for me, my first at Wilkes had some · ng t)lrough the rem\tlning mud. We used emergency generators for lights and of us write up a very lengthy and very detailed PLAN on how "dormies" and "townies" our semester on the upper floors of Parish Hall (now the Guard building). should, could, and would do many more "Wilkes things" together. learned a great deal more than psychology 101 that semester. College staff and Well, the PLAN wasn't adhered to by all, but those who merged with "others" made became much closer as they worked together to clean the buildings. The pride in so many new friends, had so many new ventures, and enjoyed Wilkes so much more than began to equal the pride in our college, as Wilkes was ready to welcome back when they stayed isolated. ber '72 class. Our dorms gained washers and dryers and lost "house mothers ." Yes, it was memorable to come back to Wilkes each September-always around the Assi tants were now in charge, curfews for undergraduates no longer existed and Miss America contest and eat pizza at the great pizza spot on Public Square. What was its die dorms were classified as "open." name?? Truly, I forget. . . but I'll never forget meeting my dormie friends Roger, Barbara, as. alumni were just old people who disturbed a weekend in the fall semester. Ronnie, Connie, Pookie, Jeff, Paul, Pat, Ed, and many others. Oh yes, and Circle K. It was me, we would use any excuse for a party, so homecoming worked for us. However, all-male then (BOO!!) but it went from 8 members in 1964 to 75 members when I t understand why alumni "came back" or why they remained interested in the graduated in 1967. And it was active. Oh yes, I can hear Dr. Farley calling my name out Didn't they have their own life? now (that was bad)!! Heck, I was the only 21 year old in that great bunch of service AND liege is now a university, Dr. Breiseth sits in Dr. Mike' s chair and Dean Ralston, social oriented guys who could and would buy beer. It was cool!! But that voice, calling 111d Habrock have all gone in different directions. I, now, look forward to that out our name ... how did he know it; and couldn' t he forget it just one time?? Oh well, we mthe fall. The fact is that we continue to come back to let you know that we all made it work ... we had fun while learning and while helping others. Thanks Wilkes for our own lives .. . thanks to Wilkes. some Golden Years-on and off the football field!! Anne Morgan Williams '74 Barry Miller '67 President for Economics and Community Development CEO, Only Buyers America Real Estate County Community College Denver, CO of time and we didn't have a our own. Whichever high school le, we used it and it was filled with · gparade was organized and moved alex to public square and back to Chase Hall ,. paper weekl rid outside, led by coach George Ralston. team was locked up and not fed for make them meaner. swere decorated, including the were located where the new quad now Reflecting and Connecting Homecomings past possessed their own uniquely exciting and memorable moments for Wilkes alumni, students and friends. All groups shared together in the planning and execution of many Homecoming activities. Among my personal reflections remain some particular highlights the reader may find interesting. One of the Homecoming traditions involved the display-decorations of individual dormitories usually emanating from a shared "theme" for the weekend. Along South River Street and South Franklin Street, dormitories stood ablaze with multi-colored lights, banners and crepe paper streamers. One or two of these annual student displays transformed streets and trees to rivers of colors as strong winds and heavy rains sent these student efforts flying in all directions . Indeed many of the trees on the River Common appeared very much a part of the weekend as nature put its own Homecoming performance. Another memory evokes -almost a present immediacy. During football half-time ceremonies several U.S. AiI: Force jets from Red Rock appeared from the southwest and staged a dramatic "fly-by" compliments of our local congressman. Alumni, . students and friends found great entertainment at still another half-time watching several equestrians (all alumni) choreograph their palomino horses through an interesting footwork and dancing accompanied by the Wilkes band. Homecoming culminated on Saturday evening when 500 plus alumni gathered in the Crystal Ballroom and John Adams room of the Hotel Sterling for an evening of camaradarie and fun. At the same time in the old gymnasium, students celebrated with a Homecoming Dance highlighting their participation in this annual event. These brief memories are meant to reflect on some events of past Homecomings at Wilkes and to remind students that they are now part of a long and·wonderful tradition. Sustain and build on it! Gordon E. Roberts '60 Plains, PA �Page6 The Beacon , October 29, I \\\lf.C{M\\\G ~ Student Government - Building for the future Upcoming Events and Announcements r Homecoming'98?. ~ f /BTYJ@WIJ~· ~···s ''Mardi Gras" J ·1 . J Thursday, October 29 • Inter-Residence Hall Council, SUB basement, 11 :00 a.m. • Programming Board Meeting, COB 106, 11:30 a.m. · • Weight Management Group Meeting, Health Services waiting room, 12:00 p.m. • Student AIDS Awareness Committee Meeting, COB 209, 12:00 p.m. • Homecoming Pep Rally, Chase Lawn, 8:00 p.m. Friday, October 30 • Homecoming Dinner Dance, Genetti's Banquet Hall, 6:00 p.m. Saturday, October 31 • Halloween • Homecoming football game, Ralston Field, 1:00 p.rn. Sunday, November 1 Homecoming Court Lisa Dente Stephanie Follmer Amy Gutowski Jen Kutler Lisa McClintock Nicole Metzger Erica Michaliga Maria Shahda Heather Tahan Beth-Ann Witkowski =-- Obed Addo Brandon Berretta Quinn Kirk Jeff Moisey Richard Pencek Anthony Petrolonis Duane Ritter Rick Seipp Aaron Sherburne Gary Spears Chris Thompson Monday, November 2 • Registration begins. Tuesday, November 3 • Off-Campus Council Meeting, SUB Baseirent, 11:00 a.rn. • Commuter Council Meeting, SUB Basement, 12: 15 p.rn. • Circle K Meeting, Alumni House, 5:30 p.rn. Wednesday, November 4 •" Talk it Out," Alwnni House, 5:00-6:00 p.rn. • Student Govermrent Meeting, Marts 214, 6:30 p.rn. FREE FOOD! - • Scripture Study, Alwnni House, 6:30-7:30 p.rn. • Martial Arts Club Meeting, Wrestling Room, 6:45 p.rn. • Mock Rape Trial, Luzerne County Courthouse, 7:00 p.m. The three finalists for King and Queen will be announ' at the Pep Rally, Thursday, October 29, 8:00 p.m. The Pep Rally will be held on Chase Lawn. In the evem of inclement weather the Pep Rally will be held in the Marts Gym. Come out and show your support! . Student government holds their meetings every Wednesday night @ 6:30 p.m. in Marts 214. The meetings are open to all students, feel free to attend or stop by the student government office located on the third floor of Conyngham Hall. 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What makes them so affordable is that your rent won't ex 30% of you.r income-guaranteed. Facilities include: central laundry ar 24-hour emergency maintenances off-street parking, located on a bus route, and just minutes from downto Wilkes~Barre.Quick approval process. Equal Opportunity Housing. Call Dale, Tuesday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-5p.m. at 823-5124. rw1 ntly tc natio~ · gate to id �Page 7 s le ilk.es radio helping to establish your future t of where these em. Drew Marco gned up for ly in his freshman es. ·o is folillally H90.7 FM., they ghoul the week · 2a.m. Marco cJockey (DJ) at ed up to director · ector of music s son k Marco had to · tly with uch as Atlantic, etador and stated Iha~ "dealing b labels was a great and allowed me to people in the co's senior year an internship orcls in New Tuesday and would take a bus to and from New York after a long day at his office. While at Mercury he would deal primarily with the task of radio promotions. This task entailed calling up to 150 radio stations, checking if they received the CD's he had mailed out and he would inquire if the radio station was playing them. His main job dealt with networking in which he conversed with many bands, artists and managers. This allowed Marco to establish a base in the business. These established networks assisted him in acquiring a position at Polygram where he currently works. The Polygram company is the father of Mercury, Island and A&M record companies. Marco . does promotional activity in the Maryland, D.C. and Northern Virginia area. Marco promotes his companies bands and artist through the use of radio, retail and the press. He also does lifestyle marketing, dealing with promotional sales. He also set up nights with clubs and concert venues. In short, Marco is the person that acquires all of the business for the bands. He makes a band known. Without people like Marco bands would faulter from lack of publicity. Without Wilkes radio Marco would have never become what he is today. Another student who has . benefited from Wilkes radio is senior DJ Jim Warner. Warner runs a show on Thursday night from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. titled "House of the Rising Sun." Warner show plays blues, jazz, soul and many other genres dunng the course of the show. Warner believes that "working at the radio enhanced • my public speaking skills, personal skills, and my ability to think quick." He also said that Wilkes radio can help lead to a career in commercial radio. Warner said that "if a commercial radio had an opening he would take it in a heartbeat." The best part about Wilkes radio, according to some of the DJ's, is the ability to address so many people, all at once. Warner also acquired a job that was inspired by WCLH. He holds the position of a public relations marketer at a local computer company. In this position he deals primarily with radio, news and press. Kyle Masteller, Wilkes freshmen, became a DJ when he · signed up for the radio on Club . Day. Masteller said that, "it was really easy, all I had to do was go to a couple of meetings and take a radio competency test." Masteller operates a radio show on Monday nights from 8 p.m. - 11 p.m. titled "Green Dog." He says that he would love more listener response and that he would discuss any issue at all. If you wish to contact a DJ at WCLH there phone number is 408-5909. Anyone can be a DJ, you do not have to be a communications major to do so. You do not even have to know how to work the equipment. Experience is not needed, the radio station staff will train anyone willing to try. , If you are interested in becoming a DJ and possibly opening up a new career path for yourself, contact Bethany Stefanec, Wilkes station manager at 408-5909. Clubs can add to your experience here at Wilkes and they can do so much for your resume in the field you choose to pursue. Marco finally stated that "make it what you want it to be!" W-CLH 90.7 Show Schedule Sunday: 9-1 Ia.m., Lora Cameron-Landis: eclectic 11- I p.m., Jason Evans: sports ],~ 3 p.m., Brittany Richardson & Rasa Manaysan: hip hop 3-5 p.m., Rose.mary Cabanillas: lationo/ alternative 5- 8 p.m., Chad Edwards: alternative 8- 11 p.m., Dan Lavelle: alternative 11-2 a.m., Stan Pinkowski: alternative Monday: 1- 3 p.m., Nick Nechay: alternative 3- 5 p.m., Brianna Herson, Kristi Hartman & Katrina Prothoe: me4t} · "' 5- 8 p.m., Diane ~ldred: metal 8- 11 p.m., Kyle Masteller & Mark Stanley: metal 11- 2 a.m., Pat Smitli&Dave Wolovich: m~tal Tuesday: 6:.9 a.m., ZacbaryManprin: eclectic 9-.J 1 a.m., Bzyan Glahn: eclectic U- rp.tn., Krlstyl31fuard & Chrlsta.YMichalek:: hardcore .3- 5 p.m;, CraigMoi:ris: alternatixe 5-•8 p.m,, Ted Respovich: top 40 · 8- 11 p.m, Don Mi)1er: alternative . .~· ··:- .:.11- ..2.a.m.; Eric Solwalski & Drew Klajman: techno . ··"· :y1-,~.p __ W~esdav 1- 3'p.m., Jon KocJi; alternati:ve 3~.~ p.m.,LisaDonaldson&..Claire Cole: eclectic 5- 7:30 p.m.,1.lyan Gutiait: alternative 7:3.Q- 1,0 p.m.,,Bethany Stefanec: britpop/UK techno . 10~ 12_p,m., Dustin Daniels &Bob Boock: blues and swing 1'2· 2,a.m.,'Dominick Rothbard: eighties 'Thursday: 3- 5 p.m., Gage Mead: alternative 5- 8 p.m., Matt'Sowchick & Jason Marie: alternative 8- 11 p.m., Jake Beverage: eclectic 11- 2 a.m,, Jim Warner: eclectic Friday: 1- 3 p.m., John Burke: alternative 3- 5 p.m., Deena Guadange: alternatiye 5! 8 p.m., Pat Weddel & Mike Klein: alternative 8- 11 p.m., Mike stolp: alternative . 11- 2 a.m., John "Hoppie" Hopkins: jazz Saturday: 12:30- 4 p.m., Football 8- 11 p.m., Nathan Dolle hardcore 11- 2 a.m., Mike.Vivien: alternative ~ ;<(k_:•'i':. .,"·-· ._ e search for the top ten tailgating colleges•.. 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The Tailgating RV will be giving out KFC IBtimate Tailgat- ing Search T-shirts and KFC gift certificates to those tailgating the . easy way with KFC. Colleges competing in the tailgating search will be judged on the creativity of tailgating set-ups and enthusiasm of fans. Voting is necessary to be considered a contender. ''It's a natural tie in for us to sponsor the KFC IBtimate Tailgating Search because KFC is the ultimate tailgating food. Let the colonel do the cooking, so you can enjoy the pre-game fun," said Chuck Rawley, president, operations chief, KFC. "The tailgating scouts will make sir1)rise appearance.s in the Tailgating_RV at key games throughout the.season and reward . fans who tailgate the KFC way with cash or prizes." 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Most of D'Olved around the concentration camps and the forms of torture Asaresul~ these stories get stuck in Brad's head and affect his IO read some of the short story version before I went to see it. short story and the film weren't an exact match, they were very mly difference was that they did not follow the same order. the film seems to do the written version justice. whom I enjoyed was Ian McKellen playing Kurt Dussander, aiminal. This man can be quite frightening at times. When he'.s lklies be seems like an average grumpy old man. However, when Sllryleller it seems like he tries to re-live them. For example, about certain forms of torture, he finds a stray cat and attempts lboost gave away a scene in the movie. I hope you get the picture IIII ttying to say. warn you, I felt somewhat uneasy with this film. But I!bought it was done rather well. I'm giving this film THREE STARS. I thought McKellen was great and although the film match of the short story, it does rather well. 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Take it easy and try not to lash out at klve. er 24 - November 21) This is going to be a great week for .tvan1age of this and take those risks you have been memung to isit (November 22- December 21) This week you can use your shy kl get the attention of that individual you are intrested in. They IO your mysteriousness. (December 22 - January 19) This week is going to be pretty Do all the things you enjoy but haven't been able to do because sdlool. (J,nuary 20- February 18) It's time to make some changes in Sat bybeing a bit more spontaneous. 19 - March 20) All unsettled arguments are behind you, IO explore new relationships. , 21- April 19) Just when you thought all your stress was k>vedones seem to be very demanding of you. Don't take -,o seriously or too close to heart. :,f' · Iloooo~1r ;p~~z:f '~ ,g:,. .. I t., 7-fll Drinking... Sex_. BigMistake... Dear Ani, I have what I think might be a problem and I need your help. Last weekend, I was at a party and, of course, was drinking. By the end of the night I was completely hammered. I wound up having sex with a girl that I normally • wouldn't have even considered kissing, but I was really drunk and not thinking straight at all. You see, this girl I hooked up with has a reputation of being someone who has had sex with many, many guys. In fact, while telling my guy friends about what happened, three of them told me they hav~ had sex with her before too! We didn't use protection, but one of my friends told me that it's almost impossible to catch STD' s from a girl. Is this true?? I feel really guilty about doing this because I usually don't do things like this. In fact, I have only been with one other girl in my whole life. Now that I have had time to think about my actions, and after finding out about my friends sleeping with her too, I feel really guilty. What should I do? Do you think I should be worried that I may have caught an STD from this girl or do you think I'm OK? Am I worrying over nothing? Should I just accept that it happened and move on? This is really bothering me ... please help me out. .. Risky Business Dear Risky Business, Wow. Let me tell you before anything that yes, this is something to worry about. This is not something you are going to want to forget. Promise yourself that you will never do it again. It happened and now you have to deal with possible serious consequences. From your e-mail I am not sure that you realize how serious this is. First of all, women CAN pass STDs to men!!!! I'd love to know who told you they cannot because I'd give him a nice smack in the head. , This is serious, you did not use protection and as far as you know the woman you slept with was not a virgin. There is free, confidential testing for HIV at the PA Department of Health at 297 So. Main Street. The phone number there is 826-2071. You can be tested at this location for HIV and other STDs (syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia) at no cost Call the number to find out the designated times for these tests. If you do not want to go to a clinic to be tested, ·you may want to get the Home Access HIV test, which can be purchased at a drugstore and is also completely confidential. It doesn't matter where you decide to get tested, just as long as you do. You have put yourself at risk for all of these . sexually transmitted diseases, so you must be tested to be sure. Keep in mind that for some people it may take up to six months for lab tests to be able to detect the presence of HIV. So, be tested again in six months just to be sure. Most importantly, realize that this is serious, and I strongly advise you to get tested as soon as you can. It also sounds like you are having a lot of emotional problems because of this situation. It sounds like you are really upset and feeling guilty about what you have done.. My advice to you, first of all, is to consider controlling the amount of drinking you do in the future since drinking can really impair your judgment, which I think you know already. If you are going to engage in sexual activity again, please, please, please use a condom to help protect yourself from STD' s. I know this situation is hard on you and you are feeling really guilty about it, but it happened. It's over and all you can do from now on is prevent it from happening again. It was a mistake, and I think you have realized that it was a mistake. It's good to feel guilty, maybe you should. You put your health at risk for something th~ you will probably agree, was not worth it. I couldn' t imagine that the event was worth risking your life for. At least you can admit that you made a mistake, and now the most important thing for you to focus on is how to prevent something like this from happening again. Try talking to someone you trust about the situation and share your feelings to help you get through this. Having someone willing to see you through this can really help, so tell someone you trust, and they can help you deal with the many emotions you may be experiencing. For now, concentrate on getting tested for sexually transmitted diseases and if you are involved in sexual activity in the future, please use a condom. Do me a favor too ... spread the word to your friends about using condoms. Sexually transmitted diseases, such as HIV, can end your life, so lets all do what we can to prevent it from spreading. Peace, Ani **send .questions to inner_peace@hotmail.com** $1250 . FUNDRAISER Credit Card fundraiser for student organizations. You've seen other groups doing it, now it's your tum. One week is all it takes. NO gimmicks, NO tricks, NO obligation. Call for infonnation today. J.800-932-0528 X 65. www.ocmconcepts.com REE CD HOLDERS, ·T-SHIRTS PREPAID PHONE CARDS EARN $1000 PARTTIME ON CAMPUS. JUST CALL 1-800-932-0528 X 64 #1 ENDLESS SUMMER TOURS IS NOW IDRING MOTIVATED INDIVIDUALS TO PROMOTE AMERICA'S · BEST SPRING BREAK VACATIONS. HIGHEST COMMISIONS & FREE SALES KIT! SELL TRIPS, EARN CASH, GO FREE!!! 1-800-234-7007 www .endlesssummertours,com �The Beacon, October 29, 1998 Page 10 By SCOTT VEITH Beacon Sports Editor The Wilkes University football team has never had a more successful team than the squad that won the Lambert Bowl crown in 1968. On this squad, there were several talented athletes. Coach Rollie Schmidt had the privilege of working with athletes such as Ted Yeager, Joe Weindl, Dave Kaschak and a dark-haired Italian kid from South Jersey named Joe Frappolli. Frappolli, currently the head coach of the Flashes of Florence High School (Florence, New Jersey), took the teachings of Schmidt and the rest of the Wilkes coaching staff and has been sharing them with the athletes of the small town team for nearly thirty years. At Wilkes, Frappolli was a history major and also took ·on a minor in English. Through his interaction with professors and instructors such as Dr. Harold Cox, Frappolli learned how to use his skills effectively. Frappolli said, "I learned a lot College, Frappolli accepted the about taking advantage of head coaching job at Florence. opportunities. I knew I wanted to Although the coach has tried his work with young people." hand at baseball and track during Frappolli looks back on his his tenure at Florence, he has not days as a Wilkes College Colonel fondly. He remembers the dry sense of humor that "I learned a lot about Coach Schmidt brought to the field every day. He also taking advantage of remembers the knack Schmidt opportunities. I knew I had for developing re ationships with players. wanted .to work with "Coach Schmidt was an young people." intense coach but, more than -Joe Frapolli anything, he loved his players," said Frappolli. Head Football Coach Frappolli, a 1969 graduate Florence High School of Wilkes, got that opportunity · just a few short months after graduation. He returned to his hometown of Florence to become relinquished his football coaching an assistant football coach. position that he was granted at the Frappolli took this job to make start of the 1974 season. some extra money before graduate "I've worked a little with school and to get experience in the baseball and track, but football has coaching,field. always been my first love," said After completing his graduate Frappolli. studies in guidance at Trenton State Frappolli is quick to point out that a great deal of the coaching the Flashes for nearly 25 yeari philosophies that he levies on the has won eight conference Flashes are the same ideas that championships, his greatestb Schmidt had success with at has yet to come. With his next Wilkes. Frappolli will be tied for the "In college football, you have winningest head coach in B · to play for field position and have County history. strong specialty teams play. That's Frappolli, who was receo~ pretty similar to what we do here highlighted by NFL Films, bal (at Florence). The first specialty successfully taken the know! team we put in the fall is the punt and ambition that he earned al team. It's the most important play Wilkes and turned it into a in football," said Frappolli. of winning football. Away from the field, Frappolli is a father of SPRING BREAK '99 four. His oldest daughter, Regina, is a Wilkes CANCUN & BAHAMAS: graduate and his only SIGN UP NOW AND GET son, Joseph, plays FREE MEALS/DRINKS! football at William RORIDA, JAMAICA AND Patterson College. SOUTH PADRE AVAILABLE! Frappolli also wears SELL TRIPS AND TRAVEL several hats in the · FREE!C Florence school system. _He is the high school's assistant principal and the head of the guidance department. Although Frappolli has been the head man of Field Hockey falls in playoffs By LARRY LEWIS and SCOTT VEITH Beacon Staff Writer and Beacon Sports Editor Despite their heroic efforts this season, the Wilkes University field hockey team has concluded their season without winning any championships. Their high hopes were downed on Wednesday against Messiah College. The Lady Falcons won the game by a score of 3-1. . Messiah came into the playoff game ranked eighth in the country. The Lady Colonels bad not beaten a nationally ranked opponent all season. They hoped to break that streak with a win over the Lady Falcons. Wilkes opened the scoring with a goal off the stick of sophomore Megan Fogle with the assist going to Jill Henery. This goal came during the twenty-third minute of the first half. The Lady Falcons had enough of losing. They replied with an attack of the Lady Colonel net. During the attach, the Lady Colonels committed an infraction inside the circle that resulted in a penalty comer. On the comer, Ann Thomas found a hole in the Lady Colonel defense and managed to slip one past senior goalie Pam Truszkowski. The teams battled for a good scoring attempt but neither team could capitalize on their opportunities. The teams went to halftime tied at one goal. · In the second half, the Lady Colonels simply could not compete with the Lady Falcons, a perennial powerhouse in the Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) . Messiah attacker Lynne Klause took advantage of a split in the Lady Colonel defense and fired a shot at the net. Truszkowski once again watched the ball pass her and end up in the Lady Colonel net. Just minutes later, Klause put her skills on display once again as she nailed another shot that the ,Lady Colonel defense could not handle. This goal gave the Lady Falcons a 3-1 lead. The Lady Colonels would attack again but they failed to convert on their attempts. ln,fact, the Lady Colonels managed a season low seven shots on goal during the contest. The victory improved the Lady Falcon's season record to 164. The-squad will -host the winner of the other MAC semi-final winner. This winner was not yet determined. This loss served as deja vu to the loss that the Lady Colonels suffered against Messiah last season. Last year, the Lady Falcons managed to shut out 'the Lady Colonels and post seven goals of their own. Although the Lady Colonels couldn't avenge the loss, this year's setback proved to be an improvemen~ from last season. This loss dropped the Lady Colonels season record to eight wins and 10 losses. The game also served as the final appearance for Truszkowski and fellow seniors Lisa Werkheiser and· Sarah Reed. Truszkowski capped off her collegiate career with a season high 19 saves. Unfortunately for • the Lady Colonels, the three goals Truszkowski allowed tied the most given up by the goalie to a Division Ill opponent this season. bout th; rder to I posts< going ti rovidir scorini with tl only l:l inert er, elman w King's g er to ap al ten ·ed tc otwen the 13:3( Schneider "" behind by : Monarch w, but the abu ing incic hot at th< arch go 's atter the sho onarc chances, ... Junior running back Mike Hankins, seen here in recent a ' versus the Wesley Wolverines, is only 82 yards shy of the Atlantic Conference all-time rushing yardage mark. He at this mark this weekend against the Delaware Valley Co Aggies. Read about Hankins, his history at Wilkes and his quest for excellence in That's what I say on page 11. �Page 11 • ccer gets physical with Monarchs That's what I say ' ; for near ghtcon hips, hi ;ome. vill be ti tory. Dlli, whow l by NFLF: .y taken the on that he Saturday, October 24, the men's soccer team took in front of a large crowd oo local rival King's . ocder to hold their place in · post season play. King's 1>1going to go down without providing a good offensive 'lbe scoring chances started crly with the first shot gonly 1: 12 into the game as Reinert crossed the ball to ieelman who took the shot King's goalie knocked it OWA \LS/D 1AM r to a player all alone in of goal tender Brian May. A tried to head the ball in, mshot went over the goal. Atthe 13:30, mark freshman Schneider was knocked down behind by a King's player. Monarch was given a yellow but the abuse of Schneider Schneider was not · ed. Only 40 seconds after ving incident, Schneider ashot at the Monarch net. Monarch goalkeeper foiled 'der's attempt at revenge by · g the shot wide of the net. Monarchs had several the goal. Their first shot was At the 35:50 mark, the Colonels made another run on the blocked and the Colonel offense began to drop back down field. The goal and Reinert found himself in King's goalkeeper lost the ball and front of the goal with the ball. The Dave Reinert' capitalized on the goalkeeper was caught out of place shot, trucing a shot from 15 yards and Reinert fired a shot on goal. out. The keeper dove but missed Although it appeared that the save and the ball ended up in Reinert would put the squad up by the net, placing Wilkes up 1-0. two goals, his shot sailed over the King's almost managed a goal and the squad held on to a one score at 31 :40 off a corner kick. goal lead. The initial shot was blocked by For the remainder of the May, but the rebound was not game, the two teams would battle recovered. back and forth and the Colonels The ensuing shot hammered held on to their one goal lead. off the crossbar, bouncing ir: front This win helped keep playoff of the goal wher~ Scott Kowalski hopes alive by placing the removed the ball from in front of Colonels at 4-2 in the MAC the goal. Freedom League. The two teams went into the This places Wilkes into a half with Wilkes leading 1-0. The must-win situation with their second half didn't see much of a upcoming game against the change in style as Wilkes came out University of Scranton. early to try to take over the game. If the Colonels can beat the Kowalski ripped one in the University of Scranton, they will gqal at the 1:40 mark off of a continue their season with MAC penalty shot, but the chance was no Freedom League championship good. Another chance came when action. Tim Seymour passed the ball to Steelman who placed another shot at the King's net, but he too was denied. Then at the 10:00 mark "the Colonels capitalized on a corner kick. Reinert sent the SELL Tl!IPS, EARN CASH ball into Rob Rolland who & GO FREE!!! STS IS then passed to Schneider. The shot hit home, but the NOW HIRING CAMPUS officials negated the goal, REPS. LOWEST RA TES TO stating that the Colonels were JAMAICA, MEXICO & offsides. FLORIDA. · After a few more shots 1-800-648-4849 OR on goal, the Colonels fell into a defensive mode to preserve their one goal lead. The Monarch's pressured the Wilkes goal, but May came through again for the Colonels. SPRING BREAK '99 with SCOTT VEITH In-the summer of 1996, Wilkes University was blessed with the arrival of one of the finest athletes in the history of Division III athletics. Although his name had_not yet been heard by the ears of Wilkes fans, alumni, students or faculty, the Wilkes foo~ball coaching staff had heard of Mike Hankins and were eagerly awaiting the contributions that he had to offer the team. · Hankins, a graduate of Elkton High School (Elkton, Maryland) and an All-State performer in both football and track, came to Wilkes the same way that most of the other talented athletes fall into the lap of Coach Sheptock and his staff. A talented and highly-touted athlete slips through the cracks of Division I and I-AA recruiting and finally starts talking to Division II and III coaches to try and continue their athletic career. Smaller colleges turn up the heat in their recruiting efforts just before students graduate high school. As the athletes realize they lost their chance to be Division I athletes, they entertain the idea of playing college ball at any level. This worked in favor of the Colonels when Hankins came to campus. When I came to Wilkes, the first roommate I had was Michael Hankins. As freshman football players, we had no idea what to expect. As is the case with most Wilkes athletes, we both came from small towns where we were ,the superstars of our high school teams. In Hankins' s case, he was the best player in his conference. In fact, Hankins was recruited by most schools as a defensive back. After our first practice with the squad, we and some other friends sat down to have a conversation on our chances to make the travel squad. After we each put in our two cents about the first day, we asked Mike about his thoughts. Hankins looked me in the eyes and said, "I'll start. Those guys (the other nmning backs) <>re g:arbage." That was it. He gave no credit to any of the other running backs who, in my estimation, looked to be quality football players. He gave no recognition to Elijah Powell, the All-Conference running back that he would be replacing if he did start. He didn't even give the coaches credit for bringing in good athletes. In his estimation, he was the best man for the job and that was that. In his first attempt to prove this, Hankins carried the ball three times in a row in a scrimmage versus Muhlenberg. These three carries resulted in about 55 rushing yard& and three or four sprained ankles of would be tacklers who had never seen moves like Hankins's. Hankins was so impressive that Sheptock asked the Muhlenberg coaching staff if he could elongate the scrimmage to see if his freshman runner was for real. Still unsure if Hankins could continue in ankle-twisting, eyebrowraising performance, Sheptock elected to have Hankins split time with second year back Walter Hall. On the first offensive play of the game, Hankins took a hand-off from quarterback "Boo" Perry and shifted and sprinted his way to a 65yard touchdown scamper. From that point on, Hankins has been the most prolific runner in the Middle Atlantic Conference. This display of talent and speed also eventually moved Hall to the outside linebacker position that he has played since the start of last season. This season, Hankins has struggled his way to 582 yards ~ushing . He has taken over the Wilkes all-time rushing crown from Jason Smith. More importantly, Hankins needs only 82 more yards to become the conference's all-time leading rusher. Although Hankins has had his academic woes and his stints of self righteousness, he has teamed up with the coaching staff and his teammates to shatter school records and amaze Colonel fans. Last season, Hankins was the Freedom League.Most Valuable Player. He has led the Freedom League in rushing in both of his previous seasons. Although this streak is in jeopardy due to a more efficient passing offense, it is almost guaranteed that Hankins will become the MAC alltime leading rusher in the next few weeks. What better time to break the record than Homecoming weekend in front of a packed house against the Delaware Valley College Aggies, a team that Wilkes has beat more often than any opponent that they will face this season? The ideas expressed in this column are generated through everyday . interaction with Beacon readers and members of the Wilkes community. J e in r dsshy le mark are Va Catch the Wilkes University Colonels football team live on 90.7 WCLHthis Saturday versus Delaware Valley College. �Page 12 Sports The Beacon, October 29, I Vinces shows skills in USIS By SCOTT VEITH Beacon Sports Editor After graduating from Wilkes in the spring of 1998, former soccer star Cesar Vinces had several options. He could return to Portugal where he studied during his junior year of college; he could pursue a career in international studies, his field of expertise; he could return home and look for a part-time job to pay the bills before the right opportunity came along; or, he could take the skills he learned on the soccer pitch at Wilkes and put them to use. Vinces chose the latter. As a member of the South Jersey Barons of the United States · Independent Soccer League (USISL), Vinces took advantage of his boyhood dream of being a professional soccer player. He combined the skills he possessed as a young amateur player and the maturity and discipline he learned as a college athlete and displayed them for the soccer world to see. "I think playing at Wilkes helped me mature as a player. Coach (Phil) Wingert taught me how to play better defense. That helped me a lot," said Vinces. Vinces also credited Wingert with teaching him that it is just as important to win and be successful, as it is to have a good time and learn about the game of soccer. "(Coach Wingert) was a good ~ coach and he was a good friend. He taught us it was important to be friends with your coach," said Vinces. Vinces, a three year performer for the Colonels, was an AllMiddle Atlantic Conference selection in each of his campaigns with the Colonels. In his senior season, Vinces was also named All-Region. Due to his overseas studies, Vinces gave up a year of soccer to concentrate on his academic commitments. Prior to his professional and collegiate experiences, Vinces relied almost completely on his skills. He was always a taiented player but his hustle and defense lacked the spunk necessary to be a collegiate and professional success. College soccer taught Vinces that hustle and communication are also important ll;SIJ(?Cts of the game, "Before college, I relied a lot on my skill. Coach Wingert made me work harder. In college my teammates also made me a better player," said Vinces. Despite his athletic talents and commitments, Vinces had plenty· of time to concentrate on his education when he was in college. Vinces said "I wanted an education, but I also wanted to train hard so I could reach my potential." As far as the future is . copcerned, Vinces is uncertain. Although bis experience with the USISL was enjoyable and beneficial, Vinces will prob~bly not return to the South Jersey Barons this summer. "I had a good time, but the commute was too far," said Vinces. Vinces, who resides near Allentown, Pennsylvania, is looking forward to the A-League franchise that will be coming to the Allentown area. Vinces plans on participating in an OJ>en tryout to be held by the Allentown squad. Vinces also has plans to audition for Major League Soccer (MLS). "There's an open tryout for MLS in Florida in December. I'd like to get down there and try out," said Vinces. Vinces is also willing to travel overseas to play the game he loves. If the opportunity arrives, Vinces will be there. Teamed with his soccer knowledge and his experience with overseas travel should aid him in this area. There is no guarantee that Vinces will continue his soccer career at the professional level. But, it you ask Vinces, he will guarantee you that he is a better soccer player for having played for the Colonels. Cesar Vinces, shown here in action as a of the 1997 Middle Atlantic Conference Fr League champion Colonels, took part in professional soccer season as he played for South Jersey Barons of the United Sta Independent Soccer League. Lady Colonels set records at record pac By MATT REITNOUR Beacon Staff Writer The Wilkes University women's soccer team finished it's · regular season 12-7 overall and 3-4 Middle Atlantic Conference Freedom League with a 3-2 win over Catholic University on October 24, the team's final scheduled game. But wait, is their a playoff birth in their future? Wilkes has applied to the Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference (ECAC) for playoff consideration, in this the team's best year ever. The Lady Colonels must now sit and wait until Sunday when the ECAC makes their choice on which four clubs will make the playoffs. And if the bid does go to Wilkes, be assured the Lady Colonels are ready to go. Not only did the team finish the season with a record 12 wins, the club also finished with seven straight wins, another school record. action in at least five games, 10 this year's team broke or tied ten of coach by recording 34 points. Leading the way has been Twice Labbe had eight have scored at least one goal. Those those records. The list includes: sophomore Adrienne Corrigan in The most wins in a season was in one season. This year Ro not hitting the twine are all the net. Corrigan finished the was given credit for 12 hel defensive backs. The forwards have seven. This year's club won 12. regular season with a 0.86 goals Adrienne Corrigan's The most team goals scored in against average and a school record produced some great numbers, led Against Average (GAA) wa1 a season was 31. This year's squad five shutouts. But don't give her all by freshman scorer Larissa Giza's blowing the past record ofl 13 goals, a scored 58 times. the credit, of the water. Rothrock also freshman record. The most goals in a game was Corrigan The team produced six set in 1991. This year the team says her "I've been trying to play 162 total points and scored seven versus King's. old record, but the majority defense my best but my defense added three new games were played as an a A host of players, including has been Labbe kept her name in names to the 20 Labbe herself, tied Laurrie Labbe' s playing has been great." point club; Lacy, record for three assists in one game. record books by finishing some -Adrianne Corrigan Giza and Rothrock. regular season with 22 poinl Meghan Haddad had 33 points outstanding raise her career total to 109 It's unlikely in 1994. This year Donna Rothrock soccer. sophomore·goalkeeper that any of theLady beat the record of her asssistant "I've Colonels will go been out trick-or-treating this trying to play my best but my Halloween weekend, but they defense has been great,"said would Jove if the ECAC handed Corrigan. them some candy, in the form of Last week the Lady Colonels their first ever playoff bid. exploded again, slapping crossIt's not news that this year's town rival King's College 7-1, then club is one for the record books, beating Catholic. Freshman Jill *Footb_all vs. Delaware Valley, Saturday @l :00 p but to actually see how many Lacy netted two goals, while records this year's squad broke is *Men's Soccer vs. Delaware Valley, Saturday sophomore Donna Rothrock got quite a feat. Of the 15 records one in the victory over Catholic. @ 11:00a.m. posted in the 1998 media guide, Of the 15 players who saw Homecoming Sportin Events pplicat eporter lumn 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 1998 October 29th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1998 October 29 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/2531740111a4aee99cf818b1d94ce46e.pdf ef02d286ea544fe34643930ebf93e658 PDF Text Text THE BEACON Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18766 November 5, 1998 Jerzy Kluger to speak at Wilkes Boyhood friend of Pope John Paul II hopes to bring together students of different fai(hs. WD.,KES-BARRE--Wilkes University and Pioneer American Banlc, N.A., are proud to - announce their sponsorship of a very special interfaith event for Northeastern Pennsylvania Jerzy Kluger, the boyhood friend of Pope John Paul II will speak at the University on Monday, November 16, at 7:30 p.m., in the Dorothy Dickson · Darte Center for the Performing Arts. Page2 Page7 Page 12 t th laye cpth by i Wilkes University will also confer upon Kluger an honorary doctorate of humane letters. The public is invited and admission is free. Growing up in Wadowice (pronounced vahd-oh-VEEcheh), Poland, Kluger and Karol Wojtyla studied together, cavorted, played soccer and attended the same state-run school. Despite their different religious backgrounds, Kluger of the Jewish faith, Wojtyla a Roman Catholic, the two shared a deep friendship during an era of religious intolerance. Separated by World War II, the two had no contact until 1965, when Kluger called his boyhood friend, by then an archbishop. The men rekindled their friendship, meeting frequently that Mr. Kluger' s appearance will be an occasion to bring together people of different faith and ethnic backgrounds," said Dr. Christopher N. Breiseth, president, Wilkes University. Pioneer American Banlc, N.A., has twenty fullservice offices in Luzerne, Lackawanna, Wayne, Monroe and Wyoming counties. Pioneer American is completing work on a new branch office on Market Street in Kingston. The two-story structure will contain the latest technological advances in the banking industry and is designed to serve the needs of both individuals and business customers in the Wyoming Valley. In addition, the new Wilkes University Student Center/Dining Commons under construction on South Street will include a full service branch bank on the first floor. Due to an expected large audience for this event, tickets will be required for admission. The free tickets can be reserved by calling the University ticket hotline at 717-408-3002. Pleasure for your palate ,. By LARA LUKESH Beacon Staff Writer pg.3 pg.4 pg.5 pg.6 pg.8 pg.9 pg.9 pg.10 pg.11 over the years in Rome. In 1978, Archbishop Wojtyla was named Pope John Paul II. Over the 20 years since, their friendship has helped advance relations between Catholics and Jews. At the Pope' s request, Kluger served as an informal intermediary between Israeli and Vatican negotiations. These talks eventually led Photo courtesy of University Relations the Vatican to grant Israel Jerzy Kluger will share his memories formal with the Wilkes community. diplomatic recognition. Their friendship is the Their relationship helps subject of the 1998 book "The explain why Pope John Paul II has Hidden Pope: The Untold Story made such reconciliation one of of a Lifelong Relationship that is his highest priorities. Changing the Relationship He was the first Pope to visit a Between Catholics and Jews," by synagogue and the first to the late Darcy O'Brien. denounce anti-semitism. "We are particularly hopeful For all you starving students who are tired of the grease-filled campus food, "Taste of Wilkes" offers you an altemafrye. This;year' s ''Taste of . Wilkes" will be held Tuesday, November 10, in Rumours, lower level of the Arnaud C. Marts Center from 12:00 p.m .I:OOp.m. With only an hour to pack in the goodies, make sure to get there on time. Wilkes faculty, staff and students will be serving their favorite dishes ranging from home cooked classics to foreign flavors. Proceeds from the event will benefit the United Way. Students can support the United Way through preparing a personal recipe or by purchasing a ticket for the event Donations to the United Way support community groups such as the Domestic Violence Service Center, Family Service Association and the Salvation Army. Dr. Diane Polachek, associate professor, education, started this campus fundraiser in 1992. Polachek attended "The Taste of the Valley" hosted by the Association for Retarded Citizens and felt this project would be a great venture for the Wilkes community to get involved as well. This year's ''Taste of Wilkes" is an inexpensive lunch with some special entertainment as well. Students from the cast of the "H.M.S. Pinafore" will be livening up the experience with a musical treat as an appetizer for the theater department's upcoming performance. Some taste bud tantalizers include Gail Rikoskie' s own dish "The Recorder's Risky Rice." Liz Adams will be:sharing her version of the "Adams's American Pierogie." Susan Kritzak is serving a "Frog's Eye Salad." Kathy Poplaski' s "Pastabilities" and Claire Faut's "Apple Strudel Ala Schonbrun Gatehouse" will also be served. Everyone is invited to attend this year's ''Taste of Wilkes." Admission is $6.00. For more information or to purchase a ticket, call Carol Maculloch at 408-4302. Tickets may also be purchased at the door. For the best selection, get there early and bring a hearty appetite! . �. Page2 News In the nation now ... Helping others ,g ive than WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP)--President Clinton said he's proud of By LISA RUGGIERO the democrats performance as his party gained a few house seats Tuesday and stood their ground in the Senate. He said the candidates elected Tuesday won because ~ey had a clear message about America. Clinton told reporters that the voters want Congress to work on social security and other issues. Clinton wouldn't talk about how the election might affect impeachment proceedings against him. He said again that it's an issue that's "in the hands of Congress and the American people." Beacon Staff Writer MIAMI, FL (AP)--Mitchjust won't go away. mv. The storm that killed thousanc;ls of people in Central America is now threatening Florida. Tropical storm warnings are posted across south Florida from Tarpon Springs on the west coast to New Smyrna Beach on the east . coast The former hurricane weakened into a tropical depression, while devastating Honduras with days of torrential rains. Tuesday, it grew back into a tropical storm. It was downgraded overnight, but yester~y regained tropical storm status over the Gulf of Mexico. Its top winds are 45 miles per hour and not expected to get much stronger. But the storm could dump four to eight inches of rain as it passes over the Florida peninsula today and Friday. Forecasters say the greatest threat of wind and tidal flooding will be along the southwest coast and the keys. DETROIT, MI (AP)--Fearless consumers were flying into showrooms last month buying cars and trucks at record pace. This is in the face of global economic turbulence. General Motors has posted surprisingly strong sal~ results capping a generally positive month for the major autpmakers. General Motors' sales rose six percent from year ago levels in further recovery from the summer's damaging strikes. Fon:l's sales rose two percent from year ago levels. Sales of the Explorer, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator sport utility vehicles set records for any _month. Yesterday, Chrysler, Toyota, Honda, Volkswagen and Audi all reported best ever October sales. NEW YORK, NY (AP)--NBA labor negotiators met for a couple of hours yesterday. Union director Billy Ilunter said both sides were stymied not knowing which way to move next. So talks broke off. Hunter said negotiators may discuss getting together again possibly for a meeting on Friday. League commissioner, David Stern said there's not a lot to discuss. Stern said there's something going on internally in the union involving agents for the highest paid players that is disturbing the negotiations. Hunter said Stern should be blaming things on deputy commissioner Russ Granik, management's lead negotiator. TRAVEL FREE FOR SPRING BREAK, EARN$$$ AND GET 2 VACATIONS FOR THE PRICE OF 1 BE A STUDENT REP ON YOUR CAMPUS FOR THE FASTEST GROWING STUDENT TOUR COMPANY IN THE INDUSTRY! ISLAND TOURS 800-657-4048 The Student AIDS Awareness Committee (SAAC), in conjunction with the Wyoming Valley AIDS Council, is sponsoring a Thanksgiving food drive to benefit the people of the area who are living with Students can contribute money for turlceys or traditional canned items such as cranberry sauce, canned vegetables or gravy. The baskets will be delivered in time for Thanksgiving, so it is requested that donations be brought to Health Services on the first floor of Evans no later than November 15. This is not the first time Wilkes students have participated in the food drive, Last year they helped to make baskets for twenty families. Debbie Zehner, instructor, biology, ~d Diane O'Brien, coordinator, health services, are the advisors of the SAAC. "The Student AIDS Awareness Committee has been very active since 1992. "Diane O'Brien began this activism in the early 90's to promote AIDS awareness both on campus and in the community, a mission that has been extremely successful in recent years," said Zehner. Pia Chatterjee, sophomore, pre-med student, is in charge the food drive. "I think the Wyoming~ AIDS Council is doing a service for the community this is why the Student AM Awareness Committee is involved," said Chatterjee. The SAAC has planned other events for upcoming months. For example, a usually comes on December which is World AIDS Day. Students who are in in getting involved should contact Zehner at Ext. 4753 the Wyoming Valley AIDS Council at 823-5808. organization meets today al p.m. in COB 209. litan Mus~ loyeesare, s thatmigl teExpn are fl bemai include plan. New·advances in cance WILKES-BARRE --A new research team from Wilkes University, Mercy Hospital, Wilkes-Barre, and a local physician, is attempting to develop a test to predict androgen dependent tumors in prostate cancer patients. This would ultimately reduce the need for radical surgery. Well-respected Kingston urologist Dr. Charles M. Burns, Sr., M.D., '35, Mercy Hospital; Dr. J. Steinmetz, M .D., chairman, pathology department, Mercy; Dr. Lester Turoczi, chairman, Wilkes biology department and project coordinator; and Todd Vinovrski, senior, b.io-chemistry major and premedical scholar at Wilkes, began the collaborative research project this summer. The team has been analyzing prostate cancers from some of Burns's local patients for the presence of androgen receptors. Prostatic cancer cells have these receptors for male sex hormones called androgens. A certain number of men can be treated with anti-androgen drug therapy. Tumors which express androgen receptor and whose growth is subdued by an_tiandrogen therapy are considered to be androgen dependent. These abnormalities may be reduced and almost eradicated without having to resort to radical surgery, if the androgen status is easily and clearly ascertained. Some prostatic cancer tumors do not respond to androgen therapy and are called androgen independent. Surgical removal is more likely to prevent tumor progression in these patients. At the present time, tbele not been a test developed · can predict androgen depe and as such, physicians have to be prognosticators in their of these hormone therapies surgery. This new test would accurately identify whether tumor is androgen dependenl independent, eliminating the guesswork of the doctor and providing for the appropriate therapy, thus perhaps sparing need for radical surgery for patient. Prostate cancer is c the most frequently occurrinJ cancer type in men. 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BRAINTREE-MASS.-- To help borrowers make the right loan decisions, many major lenders, including Nellie Mae, are providing students with more information to help them understand borrowing and credit issues before they get to college. Websites, such as Nellie Mae's at www.nelliemae.com, offer students and parents expert advice on issues to consider before taking out a loan and comprehensive debt counseling during and after college. How much can you afford to borrow? How will you manage your debt? What are the best repayment options? Students and parents can address these issues at Nellie Mae's website. The Loan Links calculators and worksheets that can be used to compare financial aid packages, estimate monthly debt payments, decide how much to borrow, budget and track spending and check the status of an actual_loan application. With student loans comprising 60 percent of all student aid, according to The College Board's recent "Trends in Student Aid," students cannot be too cautious when deciding how much to borrow for college and which lender to choose. "As with any major purchase, make sure you are Thanks to you. all sorts Beacon Staff Writer ive. 1k the nci · th th :Co said AA ts fo trex Wilkes students have been wondering about the building which is beiug constructed on the corner of South Street and Main Street. ' Well, it is the future WilkesBarre headquarters of Corporate Express Call Center Services, an inbound marketing center. The company employs between 1,200 and 1,600 people at each of thier five hundred locations in both full and parttiine jobs. Operators .accept orders for catalogs, vacations and gift baskets from some of the nation's largest companies, including Lord & Taylor, The litan Musl!um of Art, Saks Folio and Chadwick's of Boston. loyees are expected to handle these orders as well as suggest s that might interest the customer. rate Express handles approximately 10 million calls ules are flexible, although one day a week is required and may be mandated. its include paid vacation, life insurance, sick time and a 401 ntplan. ages are competitive and the ability to speak a foreign language · ants should have a positive attitude and be able to pay close to detail. llent grammar and diction is also essential. Typing skj.lls are required. live personnel should call 1-800-272-9087 t<? arrange an andro , physi osticat mone !w tes denti hog t, e. Dfthe r the s per ical s ~ cancer is r uently lmmen. It is l m g cause of rty years of IBREA ~ TYT ~Mexi first part of the interview process will be conducted over the with the aid of a voice activated computer when you call. i • of everyday products _a re being made frqm the paper. you've been recycling. I~ But to keep recycling f working to help protect the 4 I environment. you need to I buy thooe products. •uv ~~~CLED. I f· I ·: ,j ,y, I: . AND SAVE: lm,&91A ~. 'i!\Wll\'f"'l!lR~ getting the best offer to fit your needs," said Diane Saunders, vice president, public affairs, Nellie Mae. According to Nellie Mae, average student loan debt is currently $18,800. With an average monthly student loan payment of $161 for undergraduates and $271 for graduate students. An expected starting salary of $27,000, taking out a student loan should be given the same consideration as buying a car or first home, according to Saunders. Borrowers should learn all they can about borrowing and then look at their options, including any lender repayment programs. To use the Loan Link borrowing and debt counseling calculators, students should visit the Nellie Mae website or call 1-800-9-TUITION for a free copy of Nellie Mae's "Take the Right Road" guide to education borrowing. Located m Braintree, Mass., Nellie Mae is a national provider for federal and private education loans. Its mission is to ensure access to higher _education by working with colleges and universities to provide education loan capital to students and families. olice blotter... ere are some incidents that occurred right here in Wilkes-Barre: tober 29, 1998, an bbery occurred at Academy Street lace. cer Stash, on proactive observed an assault in on the sidewalk area die suspect was dragging suspect fled on foot ce in pursuit. wimess reported the entered a blue vehicle plates on South nStreet and fled north. victim reported that he ached by the suspect ded his coat saying bad a gun. No weapon layed. victim refused and a ensued with the suspect the victim several times in the head and attempting to remove the victim's coat. The assault/attempted robbery continued until Officer Stash intervened. Suspect description: 17 year old white male, 5'8" tall, 150 pounds, brown hair, wearing a grey sweatshirt and jelll!s. • On October 31, 1998, criminal mischief occurred between 12:00 a.m. and 12:54 a.m . at 246 Park A venue. An unknown person(s) smashed the rear window of the victim's 1984 Ford Mustang. • On November 1, 1998, an . attempted robbery .occurred at 12:23 a.m. at Rear 155 North Main Street. The victim reported walking and being approached by the suspects. The suspects demanded money and began swinging a wrench at the victim. The victim tried to run away but was struck twice in the head. The suspects then fled. Suspect description: suspect #1- black male, 5'8" tall, 170 pounds, wearing a grey sweatshirt and a half black mask; suspect #2- white male, blonde hair, 5'5 " tall, 150 pounds, wearing a blue jacket. • On November 1, 1998, a robbery occurred at 12:20 a.m. at 17 East North Street. The victim reported coming out of the location and was approached by a slim black male driving a teal colored Ford Escort. The suspect pointed a gun at the victim, exited the car and demanded money. The victim handed over a camera to suspect who fled the scene. Street. An unknown person(s) removed the victim's 1986 Big Wheel motor<:ycle from the rear yard. The motorcycle has three wheels and is white in color. • On November 1, 1998, a simple assault occurred at 12:20 a.m. at 15 East North Street. The victim reported several people wearing ski masks broke into the location and assaulted him. The victim sustained a laceration to his leg and was treated at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. • On November 3, 1998, a shooting occurred at 1:10 a.m. at 224 South Welles Street. The victim went to the front door, opened it and a shot was fired striking pim in the right forearm. The victim fell backwards and a second shot was fired striking the wall. The victim was taken to the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. The suspect is a black male who left the area in a white car. • On November 2, 1998, a motor vehicle theft occw;red at 7:15 p.m. at Rear 191 East Main �.· . Opinion Page4 Letters to the Editor ·· Letters to the editor guidelines:· Letters sJUJuld include your name and phone number. They should be no longer than 250 words and must be signed in order to be printed. Letters will be printed in the order they are received and must be submitted by 10:00 a.m. on • the Tuesday prior to publication. Letters can be sent via electronic mail, intercampus mail or dropped off at The Beacon office. Your opinion belongs here! Letters to the editor can be submitted at The Beacon office, second floor Hollenback Hall, via e-mail at: beacon.@wilkesl.wilkes.edu. or sent c/o The Beacon Box 111, Wilkes University, S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre Pa., 18766 It does affect you! , An editorial · Election Day has come ancf gone, 'did you vote? Many people don't vote, it doesn't make sense. Do people not feel that their vote counts? My mother always said that there was no reason to vote because the election results were always on the news before all the votes were counted. She went on to say that one vote wasn't going to make a difference. Well, try telling that to Pat Casey or Don Sherwood. While watching the election results come in on Tuesday night, it was nice to see that people who vote truly do make a difference, every vote counts especially in close elections. My mother was proved wrong on both of her opinions about the voting process. · Some of the elections were so close that they couldn't give the projected winner until they received confirmation that all votes were counted. It took quite a while for the votes to be counted because in outlying areas the votes are all calculated on paper ballots. Since I am from one of those outlying areas, .it was nice to know that those were the votes that were making a'difference in the Pat Casey/Don Sherwood race. It was nice to see that citizen input does really make a difference. As college students, we need to realize that the people who are elected to the Senate, House, or any governmental positions are going to be in office when we enter the "real world." This should be reason enough for everyone on campus to register, if not already, and VOTE! If you missed the election on Tuesday, don't worry there will be others. &ch week a member of The Beacon editorial staff writes an editorial representing the opinion of the editorial board. It is not meant to reflect the opinions of the University as a whole. The Beacon, November 5, 1998 I can't be ''under the table. and dreaming" with Matthew Sowcik Unfortunately, I have come down with a pretty intense illness and I am not going to be able to write my article this week. All I can bring myseif to do is sleep, eat and make it to class on occasion. I did want to say that Homecoming was a wonderful experience. All three days were put together with. perfection and were extremely memorable. I would just like to thank everyone who took the time to make it such a great experience. Congratulations to Petro and Lisa for being crowned King and Queen. I would also like to thank Steff Folmer for all her hard work making this the best Homecoming I have experienced at Wilkes. I guess next up is Winter Weekend and since I am in charge of the festivities this year, hopefully I can make it as much of an experience as Homecoming proved to be. I would also like to congratulate everyone who took part in the programs during "Into the Streets" week. This was the most impressive performance of canng and compassion I have seen at Wilkes and the best part is that it truly did make a difference. Once again I am sorry I am unable to write this week, but due to uncontrollable circumstances, I think it is best if I just go back to bed. Make sure you tune in next week, I think I am going to compare off campus life to on campus life. Ob, by the way if you have any suggestions or comments on the theme for Winter Weekend please get in touch with me via e-mail at: sowcikmj@wilkesl.wilkes.edu. Welcome to the Web with John Bruett At this point in the semester many of us are now getting the big semester term paper. Being that the Internet is available to most of us many teachers want to see an Internet source or two. This is the topic of the day, Internet research. Many of us don't think about what we are looking at when we search the web, however you need to be very careful. Many of your teachers stress the importance of having sources that are reliable and whose information can be trusted. This, especially now-a-days, is very important because anyone with the least bit of knowledge about the Internet can post a web page. My advice starts off very simple when I talk to people about Internet research. The first thing that I tell them is io stay away from University Personal Pages and also from Member Pages. Basically, if you are searching the web stay away from the address extensions ".edu" and anything that says member in the address, these are usual culprits of unreliable information. Now don't get me wrong, there are pages within both that can be usable. If you go to a school's·site and the page is written by a professor or released by a department you might find one of these pages. The best places you can find are ".org," ".com," ".gov," and then there are others. You can be a little less careful with these sites. These sites include organizational sites, general Internet sites and Government sites. As for the other extensions they include the country extensions used for European countries. I hope this information on the Internet and doing research through the Internet is helpful for all studen~ that have to do papers throughout the rest of this year and years to come. will The Beacon IS now on the"Web. Check us out next time you're surfing at: http://wilkesl. wilkes. edul-beacon/ index.html The Beacon Box 111, 'Wilkes Vniversity Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18766 (717)-408-5903 or 408-2962 Fax (717)-408-5902 E-mail: beacon@wilkesl.wilkes.edu Editor in Chief-Karen Cook · News Editor-Alyssa Kaslavage Lifestyles Editor-Joanna Gaydos Sports Editor-Scott Veith Copy Editor/Distribution Manager-David DiMartino Assistant Copy Editor-Lauren Castelli Photo Editor-J.J. 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If more space is needed to answer the questions please attach a separate sheet. • No experience necessary. If available attach no more than two tear sheets to this form. �Page6 Thursday, November 5 • Handwriting Analysis, SLC Lobby, 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. • Multicultural Student Coalition Meeting, Alumni House, 11:00 a.m. • Inter-Residence Hall Council, SUB basement, 11 :00 a.m. • Programming Board Meeting, COB 106, 11:30 a.m. • Weight Management Group Meeting, Health Services waiting room, 12:00 p.m. . • Student AIDS Awareness Committee Meeting, COB 209, ~ 12:00p.m. • Junior Registration: M-R, 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.; S-Z, 1:00-4:30 p.m. In a year in which many records have been broken, both here at Wilkes and nationwide, another mark has been set on campus. Last week, during "Into the Streets" week, Wilkes students volunteered nearly 600 hours to help with the various community service projects, more than in any previous year. ' "It was a great success," said Nicole Ehrich, a member of the Student Community Servire Council, "the turnout for all:day events was just astounding!" Toe VISION Homeless Shelter and youth tutoring both received more volunteers than bi been expected; however the most popular event was the Halloween party on Wednesday, October 28. Sixty-five students attended, helping to paint children's faces and decorate pumpkins, along with participating in several other activities . . Friday, November 6 Saturday, November 7 Did you gain the freshman 15? Do you want help managing your weight? • Goo Goo Dolls Concert, Marts Center, 8:00 p.m. Sunday, November 8 Monday, November 9 • Sophomore Registration: A-E, 8:30 a.in.-12:00 p.m Tuesday, November 10 • Off-Campus Council Meeting, SUB Baseirent, 11 :00 a.m. • Commuter Council Meeting, SUB Basement, 11:45 p.m. • Sophomore Registration: F-L, 1:00-4:30 p.m .• Circle K Meeting, Alumni House, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 11 • Veterans Day • Sqtxnrore Registration, M-R, 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. •" Talk it Out," Alumni House, 5:00-6:00 p.m. • StudentGovernirent Meeting, Marts 214, 6:30 p.m. • Scripture Study, Alumni House, 6:30-7:30 p.m. • Martial Arts Club Meeting, Wrestling Room, 6:45 p.m. " The first meeting of the Health Services Weight Management Group will be held on Thursday, November 12, at 12:00 p.m. Meetings are held in the waiting room of the Health Services Office, which is located on the first floor of Evans Hall. Students, staff and faculty are invited to attend. Feel free to bring your lunch. ATTENTION Fall 1999 School of Pharmacy applications are available for pick-up in Stark 115. Deadline for applications is February 1, 1999. Tired of the same old classes? one week only November 9th - 14th Check out the political science department's course offerings for something totally different. All of these are special topics courses open to everyon~! PS 198 The Politics of Sports. PS 298 Environmental Law and Policy PS 298 The European Community The Beacon is currently looking for staff writers £ the spring ·semester. If you are interested in writing a column_, writing articles or taking pictures call The Beacon office at 408-5903. · If you are interested in a becoming News Editor, Copy Editor or MAC Technician see the application on page 5. �Page7 on, November 5, 1998 taff din ctures 903. News see the ~~:;;J·:· "'c.t- ' ,.,..,.,. , ' .»· .- · "' . ~ --> ; ~ '• '"1 . , ~ ¾ doing for Homecoming starts weeks in advance, in hopes of making it the most memorable weekend of the year. The parties, the dance, tailgating, the football game and the crowning of King and Queen, is fun for all. "Mardi Gras" was the theme this year for the Homecoming dinner dance. Masks and beads were given out to _all attending and · balloons, confetti and streamers covered the banquet" room. The room·was filled with Wilkes University students, faculty and guests who danced the night away and had a great time. After a late night at the dance, everyone set their alarms to get up in time to start tailgating at 9:00 a.m. Students and alumni shared in the Homecoming experience, the crowd shared a common objective of celebrating Wilkes University. When game time arrived, Wilkes fans flooded Ralston Field and packed the stands to lift their team to a victory over Delaware Valley by a score of 34-7. At halftime, Lisa Dente and Anthony Petrolonis were crowned Homecoming King and Queen. The dorms competed in banner and hall decorating contests. Barre Hall won first place for both hall decorating and the banner contest. Overall, the weekend was a success, as it is every year. Congratulations to Lisa and Anthony for being crowned King and Queen,to the football and soccer teams for their Homecoming victories and to the residents of Barre Hall for sweeping the dorm competitions. · �The Beacon, November 5, I Page 8 LiieStyles Around Camnu Roving .R eporter with Derek Bleiler What vVas yoUrfavorite childhood board game? .. by the cl ing to fi Crow an to this ti fm 'Ha/.l Dave Schukers- DanKeaton'"The 'A' Team,' · because of Mr. T." April Carlson- "Monopoly, because! got to dominate the world, which is my future plan." "Beer Pong, because we had good quality time with the family." 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During is ttying to find a way to walk during the daytime through an old Cao Crow and his group stop him in time? We'll soon find out. ginto this film, I thought I was in for a Halloween treat. Carpenter. one of my favorite sci-fi/horror directors. Some of his films that "Halloween," "Escape from L.A." and "In ihe Mouth of r, after this film I felt like I was tricked. was one of the most disappointing vampire flicks I've seen, mostly Thomas Ian Griffith played the head vampire, V alak. He seems · , gruesome bit and comes off like Trent Reznor' s long lost · plays a vampire hunter that is in love with a female vampire. guy's performance, you know why his brothers (Alec, Stephen seen in more movies than he is. only decent actor in the film is Woods . As I expected, he atough guy. It seems like no matter what character he plays he type of tough macho attitude to it. "The_Hard Way, " tough "Htrrules," tough macho evil god. "The Specialist," tough macho my, but this is starting to get a bit old. rm giving the film only ONE STAR . This film really sucked, · metaphor. It was a pain in the neck to watch. This was aneofCarpenter's best films. Hell, this film will bum out loyal You might want to avoid this film at all costs, or wait until it comes Aligning the · planets with Madame Zelda 20 . May 20) This week does not bring a lot of encourageslay positive and things will be better by the weekend. 21 •June 21) You are always there for people. Be careful not vantage of, stand your ground. 22. July 22) Plans you are trying to make for this weekend · gas quickly as you would hope. Don' t get stressed, be foronce. ,August 22) The date you have been anticipating for wee!5 is approaching. Don' t let this opportunity pass you by or you 23-September 22) Your calm, relaxed attitude is going to Ibis week, when things get hectic. Getting stressed will only wocse. r 23. October 23) Have a talk with the friend you have -,uch with recently, they may not even realize it is happening. r24. November 21) This weekend is a time for relaxation bard week. Take advantage of this, it may be your last opportuo,emher 22. December 21) Your two closest friends are two different directions. Take the time to sit down and discuss before it gets out of hand. ember 22. January 19) Your strengths seem to be taking mthis week. Give everyone else a chance to show their 20. February 18) Watch your spending this week, you · galot of money lately. Now its time to start saving your 19.· March 20) If you think before you speak this week, it out of some big trouble with close friends. 21- April 19) Stick to your priorities this week so you can tfew weeks worry free. DearAni, This semester a lot of things have changed for me and it's kind of h'.11'1 _for me to deal with it. 1 am a freshman here at Wilkes and moved from about two hours away, not knowing anyone. I like this school, but I feel like I want to go back home, because that is where I belong. I miss my family a lot, and my little brother, who is only two years old. I miss my boyfriend, who still lives where my family lives and he commutes to a college near our houses. I have been used to seeing him every day for the past three years while we were in high school. I am not having a good time here at school, because I am always thinking about my boyfriend and what he is doing at home and how it would be if I was there with him. It's hard to adjust to being here and I am just wondering if it is normal to be homesick for this long or should I have gotten over it already? Should I follow my heart and move back home? I have made friends here and I like this school, but it feels like so much is missing. Please help. .. -Sincerely, There's No Place Like Home Dear There's No Place Like Home, It sounds like you have a lot of things at home that you miss, which is very understandable, it happens to everyone. It is hard for a lot of people to leave their homes to come to college, especially if you come from a tight family. You said you missed your brother, which is probably hard for since you watched him-grow up and fl!-wi_<ftfu@lAni ©. <ft I understand that you also miss your boyfriend who you are unable to see as much as you were used to before coming to school. I know these things are hard to deal with, and there are people that you miss greatly, but this does not mean that your life should stop because of it. You absolutely should not change schools just to be with your boyfriend. What if you break up? Talk about regret! · You chose to come to Wilkes for some reason, maybe a program Wilkes offers, because you like tbe school or any other reason justifying why you are here. Nonetheless you chose to come here. If you like the school, give yourself some more time to adjust. Since you said you are a freshman, that tells me you have only been here in Wilkes-Barre for a few months. To answer your question, 'it is not unusual that you are still homesick. You have to be here long enough for here to feel almost like home, or at least feel like you belong here. Things will begin to get easier. you will make close friendships and sooner or later when you feel like you belong here, then things will begin to get easier. You will make close friendships and sooner or later when you go home for breaks you won't be able to wait to come back to see everyone at Wilkes. Give it some time, you will adjust. I know you miss what you left behind, but there's always winter and wnm1er breaks to see your brother and your boyfriend. Believe me, your four years at Wilkes fly, before you know it, you'll be graduating. It looks like you' II be spending your next four years here, so you might as well enjoy it. Let yourself go and don't let your homesickness keep you from enjoying the time you have here. Consider your time here a chance to meet new people and experience new things and have a blast while you can!! !! Peace, Ani n**;~;;~{q~~stions to inner~p~ace@hohnail.com** REE CD HOLDERS T..SHIRTS PREPAID' PHONE CARDS EARN. $ l 00() PARTTIME ON CAM PUS • JUST CALL 1-800-932-0528 X 64 $1250 FUNDRAISER Credit Card fundraiser for student organizations. You've seen other · groups doing it, now it's your tum. One week is all it takes. NO gimmicks, NO tricks, NO obligation. Call for information today. 1-800-932-0528 X 65. www .ocmconcepts.com -~:~~~~~~- ~ . ,t ,, J ,. M~gic City ;;~d;~tio~;Presents Ton Amos .· ·; With Special Guest-The Unbelievable Truth Tuesday, Novemb~r 10_-7:30pm Broome County Arena .On Sale Now-Plenty of reserved(elevated)and .: general admission(floor)tickets still available To charge tickets by phone call 607-722-7272 To purchase tickets Online http://www.ticketmaster.com i,., •.. rir ~-,.t-;tc:,,, �Page 10 orts The Beacon , November 5, 1998 Men fall to Royals, win big in final .---------- - -- - - - ---, still tied at 0. This would last for only Beacon Staff Writer five minutes before Scranton managed to capitalize on a scoring chance. On a throwThe men' s soccer team headed in, the Royals found an open into Scranton on Wednesday, player in front of the net and October 28. This was a Middle he headed the baUpast Nye. Atlantic Conference (MAC) 'Th'is Ie,ss eliminated the Freedom League match-up and a Colonels from playoff must win for Wilkes if they wanted contention. to hold playoff contention. Head coach Phil As the Colonels took the field Wingert said, "I felt that this it seemed as if things were not _game seemed to epitomize going to go their way. For starters, our season. They controlled.._ they were forced to play in a the game for the first 15, but torrential downpour. Scranton also we managed to take control took control of play for the first 15 of the ball for the last 30. We minutes of the game. just couldn't manage to come But the Colonels were not up with the goals. going to let themselves get walked Photo by Shawn P~rrine · "One of my favorite over. Especially with seniors Scott Senior Charles Dunn scoots past the sayings has always been 'big Kowalski, Rob Rolland and Charles Dunn looking at their last chance at Lebanon Valley defense in his last game time players have to come up as a Colonel. big in big games.' We just the playoffs as Colonels. didn't manage to do it here," The Colonels rallied together and began to take control of the last---,.------ -- - - - - - - - said Wingert. Then on Saturday, , 30 minutes of file first half. There was also a bi_g let down on a October 31 , the Colonels took on However, the winds of fate were not blowing in the Colonels favor, shot which had the goalie beaten, but Lebanon Valley for their final game hammered off of the crossbar. of the season. Halloween and as the_y failed to capitalize on any Wilkes was kept alive by the Homecoming weekend made for a of their chances. defensive play of Kowalski, Dunn, festive environment. The referees Wilkes had several chances, even donned orange jerseys for the including two break-away's and a Tim Seymour and goalkeeper Seth Nye. They helped carry the team into occasion. It was all business for the , few empty net shots. These shots sudden death overtime with the score Colonels. were either saved or went wide. By JOHN MURPHY Throughout most of the first half the two teams battled the game again. out in the midfield. But at 11:40, Heath Neiderer passed a freshman Matt Bieber found an opening and scored on a cross from Reinert who took a shot. hit the crossbar and defleckd Dave Reinert. This gave the make the score 4-0. Colonels a 1-0 lead. At 7:54, the Colonels At 16:31, Lebanon Valley another tally on the board 111 started to add pressure and charged Rehman took a cross from the Colonel net. Nye came out to challenge the Flying Dutchmen and and fired it into the net to score 5-0. grabbed the ball. Nearly 20 minutes latet, The Flying Dutchman attacked Rolland broke down fieldand less than 30 seconds later, but Nye passed the Lebanon Valley and Dunn stopped this attack as ers. He put up a shot andit well. Flying Dutchman goalkeeper Wilkes had another good the scoring with the Colooeb chance at 24:40 when Bill 0. Schneider sent a ball down the left The team's final record side to Beiber. He then crossed the 11-8. Rolland, who playedia ball to Reinert, but the shot was no last game as a Colonel, said good. Then at 32:40, Rolland had a chance off a cross, but this shot was - had to say anything about the under me, then the MAC is a saved. trouble because there's alot Forty seconds later, the Dutchmen would not be so lucky as good players here." Last season, the squad Rolland passed a ball to Seymour MAC freedom league ch ' who placed a shot into the net. ship. Despite a strong seasoo, Wilkes wasn' t done for the Colonels failed to advancelO first half_yet as Schrieirler took a MAC playoffs. The team also cross in front of the Lebanon not qualify for Eastern Coll Valley·goal and hammered it home Athletic Conference playoffL at 40:20. This gave the Colonels a three goal lead going into halftime. The team was not done yet. In socce1 ·gan I ata 1 ity ha of Tl ofth of ti her ird o cl ano on the ·gan s as a injw eLad: Ding b nee ag, fthe N. C)o Basketball back for encore performan will be the men helping Rickrode to has also garnered national guide his team throughout the recognition by college basketball Beacon Staff Writer season. Clancy is only two years analyst to Dick Vitale, who named removed from playing here at Given the choice to go Iannuzzi a Second Team AllWilkes. anywhere in the country anytime of American. Barrouk and Williams were "It's nice of the magazines and the ye~, most local college major contributors to the Colonels' basketball fans would probably analysts reward us for what we did success throughout their years of choose the city of Salem, Virginia last year by giving us the high in the month of March. This is the rankings. Hopefully we prove them playing at Wilkes, culminating with site of the Division III Final Four. wrong, though, by finishing nwnber the final four last spring. The schedule for this year's The Wilkes University men's one," said Iannuzzi. team differs slightly from last basketball team spent a few days Other impact players from last season. The Colonels will now play there last year and came away with year's squad who are returning are a taste of what college basketball is Scott Cleveland, Chad Fabian, Artie three tournaments before the second all about. The squad made it down Gotzmer, Brian Gryboski and Jason week of January, adding one more from last year,. to Salem last season, but they failed Sheakowski. Nationally ranked Lebanon to win a game. Now, they set their The Colonels will also Valley is gone from this year's sights on taking care of unfinished . welcome back guard Robert business. Morcom who spent last season as a regular schedule, but a date with the Flying Dutchmen is very possible The 1998-99 Colonels are red shirt. These players, combined once the Middle Atlantic coming off their most successful with a slew of transfers, freshmen season ever and arguably some of and other members from last year's Conference (MAC) playoffs roll around. the most'memorable moments in squad, should provide the The second semester is this school's athletic history. excitement we came to expect last comprised of entirely MAC Returning are a large number season. Freedom League games with the of impact players from last year, The coaching staff on the along with another solid recruiting sidelines with Coach Jerry Rickrode exception of Commonwealth opponent Moravian. class, has earned the Colonels top this year is made up of familiar "It doesn't matter who we play, three rankings in many of the prefaces in different places. season polls. . because each game our goal is the Former players Dave Clancy, same;..come out and win. Our job is Junior guard, Dave Iannuzzi, Mike Barrouk and Jay Williams By JASON EV ANS to take it one game at a time and go from there," said Iannuzzi. The season tips off on November 21, at the Dickinson Tournament. The Colonels only home game before the winter break takes place on Saturday, December 5, against Farleigh Dickenson University, Madison. As with last year, all men's and women's basketball home games, along with road doubleheaders will be broadcasted live on 90.7 WCLH. VOU-<!J FREE- ~ i $4l .RU Al!AI JAi TR Senior Brian Gryboski, shown here last against the Susquehanna Crusaders, look! lead the squad to another Final Four b' �Page 11 , November 5, 1998 eacon Athletes of the Month nAthletes of the Month is a decision-making process that has been implemented by this year's Beaco~ staff. That's -w hat I say coasidered for the Athlete of the Month honor are recolIIIllended to the editorial staff by Beacon staff wnters, pbers and correspondents. . . . decision of who earns the Athlete of the Month award is decided upon by Scott Veith, Beacon Spo7!s Editor University sports information department. · · are courtesy of John itszinger, director, sports information. rienne Corrigan: Soccer rve goalie records five shutouts cer goalkeeper an hM stopped a record pace. hM earned her The Beacon the Month for of the season, herself on the ird on the hart. Both d Darby Wolfe ·gan for the first month of gan appeared in Ma goalkeeper. injuries and playermthe Lady Colonel ·gan w'M forced into active duty as the team's full-time goalie. Corrigan responded to the promotion by winning seven of her eight decisions in the month of October. Moreover, Corrigan has set a new record for shutouts in a season by recording five, all of which came during Qctober. Perhaps Corrigan' s most impressive statistic for the month was her 0. 79 goals against average, which is also a team record. Also receiving consideration for The Beacon female Athlete of the Month for October, 1998 was Rothrock, field hockey goalkeeper Pam Truszkowski and volleyball player Missy Psollca. Adrienne Corrigan earned The Beacon female Athlete of the Month for October, 1998. ·ke Hankins: ·Football · back smashes rushing mark · g back Mike . again captured the Middle Atlantic C) over the past ~ which has not Hankins during his th the Colonels, is nmner for earning leading rushing the mark in this ame, against the ollege Aggies. so helped earn on male Athlete tober, 1998. of October, rover 100 yards games. His yardage for the month was 570 on the ground and 73 as a reciever. Hankins grunted his way to seven rushing touchdowns and one receiving. Hankins has also been an effectj.ve blocker for the Colonels for the duration of his career. In October, Hankins' squad has won three of their four games including a 44-0 trouncing of Lebanon Valley College and a 34-7 Homecoming victory over the Aggies of Delaware Valley College. Also receiving consideration for The Beacon male Athlete of the Month for October, 1998 were soccer players Rob Rolland and Seth Nye and football players Brian Miller and Dave Kish. ' g£EAK. '11 VOU-<!ltN 'O~Nll FREE---- ,uN $419 2 V.A.CA'l'l.8.NS fllE PRlGE tJF f AISO A~AIIAitl 10, N/0 JAHAl!l1 AFREE TRIP + $$j •657•4048 I~ ~ ·--rake 2·· florlda Now Hlrln1'R8PSI 2Jrl8TrlPSOL Cancun ODIi 15 SaleS Jamaica • Bahamas ' 1 1 Barbados SoutbPadre Mike Hankins earned The Beacon male Athlete of the Month for October, _1998. Catch-the Wilkes Universit~ Colonels football team live on 90.7 WCLHthis Saturday versus Moravian Colleg.e. with SCOTT VEITH Due to the NBA strike I feel it is necessary to implement a new professional sport to fill the void left by the overgrown, overpaid athletes . who feel that they deserve more money for one season of basketball than the entire City of Wilkes-Barre makes in a decade. This void should be filled by a sport that every schoolboy is familiar _ with. A sport that can be enjoyed by children of all ages. A sport that can be taught in physical education classes across the country. That sport is kickball. . Some may hear the word kickball and think of the playground. I think of kickball as yet another chance to let athletes showcase their talents in front of thousands of adoring fans. I have comprised a roster .of what I presume to be the world's most likely candidates for a professional kickball roster. Of course, some athletes had to be left off the roster due to contractual obligations with other sports franchises. In essence, what we are left with is a starting line-up of 10 of the world's finest athletes, who would probably be willing to give our new pastime a try. . Our pitcher is Lisa Fernandez. Fernandez was a collegiate AllAmerica pitcher for the UCLA softball team in the early 1990's and a gold medalist with USA Softball. She is an intense competitor and has the ability to pitch a softball as fast as 75 miles an hour. Of course, the kickball league will be a "no spinners" league, so Fernandez will have to rely almost entirely on her speed to the plate. The catcher would be none other than Steelers lineman Justin Strelczyk. His intimidating stature and good looks will make him a hit with the fans and, as soon as his ruptured quadriceps heels, he should be an effective kicker. At first base is DJ. Jankowski. Although Jankowski is not well known in the realm of professional athletics, his kickball records at Cozy Lake Elementary School still stands nearly 15 years after they were established. Jankowski actually kicked the ball so hard one time that it hit a fat girl in right field and knocked her down. The fat girl had to go to the nurse and have her temperature taken after the incident. At second base, we have Donald lguebueke. A former placekicker for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, lguebueke would be a household name if it wasn't so hard to pronounce. The shortstop is none other than Pele. Although the soccer star is nearing his 200th birthday, he is still regarded as one of the greatest athletes of all time and is the world's best living soccer player. At third base, we have Rey Ordonez. I know that Ordonez is a shortstop with the Mets, but the hot corner is just as hot in kickball as it is in baseball, so good defense is necessary. Besides, he can't hit anyway, so why not let him kick. In left field, we have my brother Todd. Not only will he always be better than me at kickball for the simple fact that he is my older brother, he's fast, too. Todd was the only guy in the neighborhood that could kick the ball over my house every time and he used to peg all c .f the neighborhood kids with the ball when they would lead ot . of the base. He's the kind of guy every kickball team needs. In center field we have Bo Jackson. I know he has a fake hip, but he has a family to support, so we'll give him a shot. In right field we have Happy Gilmore. Gilmore is the epitome of intensity. During his fabled hockey days, he once took his-skate off and tried to stab somebody with the blade. No one had ever done that before. This intensity combined with Gilmore's love for his family and his quest for excellence make Gilmore the top draw for fans. Our tenth and final player is the designated kicker. Stolen directly from the American League's designated hitter, the designated kicker need not hold any particular skill as an athlete. He just needs a strong heavy foot. For this position we have Tom Dempsy. Dempsy was the New Orleans Saints kicker who nailed a 63-yard field goal to set an NFL record in 1970. In addition to his powerful foot, Dempsy was born without a right hand, so his ability to play elsewhere on the kickball field is questionable. However, his club foot allows for strong kicks and leisurely strolls around the bases after a home run. The ideas expressed in this column are generated through everyday interaction with Beacon readers and members of the Wilkes community. -· ... . '• �Page 12 Sports Th e Beacon, November Hankins, Hosler hustle Aggi On a fourthand-seven play from the Aggies' 35-yard Beacon Staff Writer line, Rine aired one Junior running back Mike out and found Hankins rushed for 121 yards and Miller alone in the surpassed Juniata' s Dennis endzone again for . DeRenzo to take over the Middle another ~core. The Atlantic Conference career rushing Diltz extra point record. Hankins' s Colonels gave Wilkes a two_ defeated the Aggies of Delaware touchdown Valley College by a score of 34-7. advantage. The Colonels are now 4-3 overall Delaware and 4-0 in the league. Valley's offense The win was a team effort as then got going as Hankins performed his duties and they drove all the senior quarterback Neil Rine threw way down to the for 381 yards. Freshman wide Colonel 33-yard reciever Brian Miller caught eight line. Unfortunately passes for 226 yards and the for the Aggies, defense tallied five interceptions. Hosler was there to Freshman defensive back Brian capture his third Photo by Shawn ·Perrine Hosler had his best day as a pick of the day at Defensive coach Aaron Menapace instructs his troops on the sidelines during the Colonel as he accounted for three the 14-yard line to Homecoming victory over Delaware Valley College. of the five picks. end the first half. The Colonels got on the board To start the first as Rine connected with Miller . third quarter, Wilkes drove 80 Late in the third, Delaware Valley within 14. on a 55-yard route to set up Valley would finally get on the In the fourth , W ilkes stopped yards in just five plays for the Hankins' s first touchdown of the board as Aggie quarterback, Jason fooling around as they put together score. day from five yards out. Matt Diltz Shenko, found one of his Again, Rine threw a strike to two scores and gave up none to ice added the point after to give Wilkes teammates on the two-yard line. the victory. · Miller who proceeded to outrun the a 7-0 lead. With a steady rhythm of Aggie defense and race 67 yards After a Mark Hendry pick, Early in the second quarter, the complete passes going, Shenko hit for the score. Diltz put the extra Rine connected with sophomore Wilkes offense again took charge tight end Mike Holderman for the point through the uprights to Ryan James for a 26-yard after Hosler's firs t interception of touchdown. Jon Hoxworth added increase the Colonel advantage to touchdown. The Diltz extra point the day. the extra point to pull Delaware 21. was blocked, leaving the score at By .ROBERT J. MORCOM 27-7. was fitting that Hankins the job done on his re day. He carried the ball · in the drive for 39 yards · the one-yard touchdown added the extra point to day's scoring. On this Homecoming Wilkes was not to be · put together a solid offi performance as they s yards of total offense. Delaware Valley to just I and 18 rushing yards. For his efforts, Hosltt awarder the MAC Defe · in a game for the fifth liD¥ season. This coming g Moravian will test H · running ability. Last season, Hankins school record for rushing· against the Greyhounds ii win for the Colonels. Wilkes is home agaia Saturday as they face the Greyhounds at I p.m. at Field. Women's hoops hope to bounce ha By GREG COLLINS Beacon Staff Writer The Chicago Bulls of the 1990's could not do it. The Boston Celtics of the 1980' s could not do it. Can the Wilkes women's basketball team pull off what these . professional basketball dynasties could not do? When Michael Jordan temporarily left Chicago in 1993 and Larry Bird retired from the Celtics in 1992, both teams found it difficult to win. This season' s women's l;>asketball team is facing a similar dilemma. For the 1998-99 season to be a success, the Wilkes University ~Y Colonels will need to overcome the loss of one of their greatest players ever, Rebecca Baker. Baker graduated after the 1997. 98 campaign when she finished her career second on the school's all. time scoring list and first in career rebounds. .. ·Even with Baker last season, the team finished just 10-13. "[Last season] was a huge disappointment. We lost so many · close games," said Karen_Haag, head coach. If any group can bounce back from the disappointment, it just may be this year's squad. Eleven players are returning from last year, including five juniors and two seniors. Tri-captains Tracy Zaykoski, Steph Huber and Katie Watkins have been recognized and honored as the team's leaders, but according to coach Haag, leadership is very abundant. ''They're all leaders," said Haag. Haag points out_that everyone is pushing each other to play hard. Along with the eleven returnees, the Colonels have added five new faces. The lone freshman, Lauren Elwood, will help improve the teams speed and is a good threepoint shooter. Allison Pikul.ski, a fourth-year pharmacy student, has joined the team and, at 6'0", she should provide help in the low post. Toe team has also added three transfer the fastest players on the team last season. Without a strong inside presence, the team will rely more heavily on its perimeter game. "We haven' t lost any threepoint shooters ... we should be pretty good from the outside," said Jill Ronkowski, guard. Ronkowski led the Middle ''Right now, we just · Atlantic Conference (MAC) last season with an average of 1.8 threewant to bring back pointers made per game and a trophy." Zaykoski finished fifth in the Ronkowski conference in three-point field goal percentage. Junior point guard Angela students to increase the depth of the Collins poses a threat from behind bench. the three-point arc. The Lady Colonels depth will With their three-point shooting, probably be a key factor in the the Colonels could jump out to outcome of the season. The loss of · some early leads this season. Baker will force Wilkes to utilize The vast improvement of the its speed and run the court, Lady Colonel bench should enable resulting in more frequent the team to keep their leads. This is something the team often could not substitutions. The team also lost guard accomplish last year. Kristen Cookus, who was among Last year' s squad was based -Jill almost entirely on the shooting of Ronkowski Zykowski and the a play of Baker. With less size and experience in the middle, Colonels are going to more on their outside season. A professional athlet weekend, "Great teams games." If that is a sign Ii team, the playoffs may~ somewhere in sight for Colonels. For now, though, w5rrying about lhe · future. They' re laldng Hunter Tournament to season and their goal is · it all. Ronkowski, with her looking off into space, celebration, said, "Right j ust want to bring back a ·a1 Appli ar Repo colurr � 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 1998 November 5th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1998 November 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/fc49e90cd390331fd5e91722e98c5ae4.pdf 93d7b5fa53bbaa97a398a0df42f2f8c2 PDF Text Text THE BEACON Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, Pa. ·18766 • Volume 5 i Number 9 November 12, 1998 Helping the less fortunate party. By GREG COLLINS Beacon Staff Writer ecarri :lrive fo ~-yard the ex , was not :ether as nance as >f total o are Valle rushing ,r his eU :r theM Week. H '.olonel t me: mkins's ru me for the This co · tan will te ~ ability. st seaso record f'; : the Gre · the Col ilkes is ho 1y as they f: mnds at 1 p Page3 Page7 Given a choice between spending the night watching prowrestling or battling world hunger, most students would probably choose the former. However, students at Wilkes will have the opportunity to do both this Monday night. A wrestling party benefiting hunger is just one of the activities planned for Hunger and Homelessness Week, the week of November 16. On Monday night, a Nitro vs. Raw party will be held at 7:30 p.m. in Runwurs. People wishing to attend must donate a nonperishable food item. This item will serve as a vote for either Nitro or Raw, whichever the contributor chooses. Prior to 9:00 p.m., the votes will be tallied, the more goods given will place more weight on either Nitro or Raw. Whatever program wins will be shown on the big screen TV. Student Government will be providing pizza and soda for the • Many students who took part "With free food and lots of in the event last year felt jealous fun, I don't know how anyone or angry, however even the least could not go," said Beth Fedor, classy food served at the banquet member, Wilkes Hunger and is edible. Homelessness · "I actually Committee. thought the ''With free food "The third-world food party's gonna was yummy," and lots of fun, be killer," said said one student. I don't know how · Fedor. In another Other anyone could attempt to activities for educate people not go."_ the week about hunger, include the - Beth Fedor, students are Hunger Hunger and urged to Banquet and participate in Homelessness Committee "Clear theCaf," "Clear the Caf." - - - - - - - - - - - - on Friday. By The giving up lunch, Hunger Banquet will be held students can donate the money on Wednesday, November 18, usually spent on the meal, as well 5:00 p.m. in the Stark Learning as get a glimpse of what it is like Center Lobby. Students to not get three meals a day. • attending the banquet will Students can sign up with.their receive a ticket representing RA's to take part in the event. first, second, or third-world The Hunger and countries. People fortunate Homelessness Committee, which enough to eat as first-world planned the week of activities, citizens dine on fine foods at a has set high goals for "Clear the fancy table while watching Caf." third-world citizens eat "Our goal is to get 100 cabbage on the floor. percent participation and truly ·'Clear the Caf,"' said Fedor. Along with the individual daily events, there are also several ongoing activities. One of these is a toiletry collection. Clubs donating 15 or more normal-sized items such as toothpaste or mouthwash will be entered into a drawing for a free pizza party. For more information on Hunger and Homelessness Week or any ot!ler community service events, contact Mary Hession at Ext. 5904. HUNGER AND HOMELESSNESS WEEK Nitro vs.Raw Monday, November 16, 7:30 p.m. Rounwrs Hunger Banquet _. . _.W:edtlesdav:w_ . . November 18, 5:00 p.m. ·. · Stark Lobby Clear the Caf Friday, November20 Wilkes students ''WOW /'' ·area children ' entirely lg of Ro ski and Baker. ith less s rnce in ootball gets ready 1,r Lycoming ..• Page 12 ls are go theiro 11 ,rofessi td, "G 'If that 1eplayo ~ere in si Index rs. · now, th g about rbey're Toum md the· ar Reporter column opes ing column pg.2 pg.3 pg. 4 pg.5 pg.6 pg.8 pg.9 pg.9 pg.10 pg.11 WILKES-BARRE- Wilkes University students are gaining professional television producing experience, thanks to a new Children's Educational Television course offered by the communications and education departments. As a requirement of the course, students must produce three episodes of "Wow!," a regional children's educational show developed by Wilkes University and WBRE-TV Channel 28. "Wow! " is currently in its fifth year and is hosted by Dr. Diane Polachek, associate professor, education. The program'· s objective is to spark the interest of children ages 6 to 14 by addressing a wide variety of topics· including art, music, culture, science, the community, aviation, hot air ballooning, government, history and sports. Each program features a group of children who learn about the wonders of the world the technical through · assistance for the presentations joint project. by and Research has interaction shown that children with who watch knowledgeable children's professionals. educational According programming spend to Polachek more time reading the students and perform above do everything average on verbal in this course. . and math tests. This includes Children who booking primarily watch nonguests, site educational cartoons surveys, script Photo courtesy of Dr. Diane Polachek and adult shows do writing and worse than expected Wilkes students co-produced an episode writing press on those same tests. of ''WOW" at Dundee Gardens. releases. Children's "This in Hanover Township, the Educational Television is taught course offers students a chance show focuses on entertaining by Polachek and Dr. Cliff to gain first hand application of activities in which area Jernigan, associate professor, education, communication and children ages 7-12 take part, communications. television skills,'-' said during the autumn season. The next two studentPolachek. It was co-produced by produced episodes, "Treasure Their first venture, "Fun in Wilkes students John Conte, Hunting" and "Fables, Myths the Fall," will air on Sunday, Deena Guadagno, Tom Lavan, and Legends," will air in November 15, 1998, at 7:30 Randy Longenberger and November and December, a.m. on WBRE-TV. respectively. ' Sarah Shone. WBRE provided Taped at Dundee Gardens �Page 2 e News In the nation now ... Promoting cultural diversi · WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP)-.-More troops, more planes. They're beaded for the Persian Gulf region as the Pentagon boosts U.S. military strength in the area. Defense secretary William Cohen gave the orders yesterday. A Pentagon spokesman said it'll mean another 129 combat and support aircraft bringing the total to about 300 U.S. military aircraft in the region. Another 3,000 U.S . combat troops will join the 1,500 who are already in Kuwait to help protect its borders and a light infantry unit of at least 500 troops will be in the region. · In addition, the spokesman said more patriot missile defense units will be deployed. The move came on a day when President Clinton warned that backing down on the issue of United Nations weapons inspections could encourage Saddam Hussein to "act recklessly" against his neighbors. JACKSONVILLE, FL (AP)--A 14-year-old Florida boy is being held in isolation for the murder of an 8-year-old neighbor girl. Joshua Phillips didn't say anything at a court appearance yesterday. Police say the girl's stabbed and beaten body was found under the boy's bed. WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP)--Republican Senator Arlen Spector said President Clinton should be prosecuted after he leaves office rather than being impeached. .The Pennsylvania Senator said he.doesn't think the impeachment process will accomplish anything, but Spector says a criminal case could lead to jail time if Clinton were convicted of perjury and obstruction of justice. BOSTON, MA (AP)--The Anti-Defamation League is moving to keep hate speech away fi:om kids on the Internet. The group introduced a new software product yesterday called the "Hate Filter." It blocks Internet sites that promote hate and · violence against Jews, blacks, gays and others. Instead, the filter steers users to the ADL web page. There, children can learn information about racist and anti-sematic groups. The ADL chooses which sites to block off. Parents can switch off the filter with a password. The software is available for about $30 a year. SAN FRANCISCO, CA (AP)--The people who developed the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame are beading for Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco. Malrite Company, Cleveland, wants to build a·$30 million dollar "Walk-Through Experience" re-creating street scenes of oldtime San Francisco. The proj'&t was unveiled Tuesday for the San Francisco Port Commission. It envisions a walk along a recreated street bordered by 19th century bawdy houses and storefronts of the Gold Rush era. It also would feature re-creations of the 1960's era. One section would include vibrating sensations comparable to those of the 1906 earthquake. Beacon Staff Writer Each year area colleges get together to promote cultural diversity in what they call a Diversity Conference. This year's conference will be on Saturday, November 14, at Marywood University in Scranton. There will also be a Community Session, or Town Forum, on Friday, November 13, from 7:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m. The main focus of the conference will be "Di verse Student Retention: Everyone is Responsible. How can the schools and community work together to retain students?'' Wilkes faculty members within university settings, community awareness of multicultural issues, and incorporating racial identity ii program development. Fol these discussions, particip meet in a Round Table Disc to share ideas. Morrison truly believes· programs being developed at Wilkes. "I think we have a good foundation for diversity here Wilkes. We were very exci all the 'heart' our studentspll their work last year. It bene everyone when people be invested in understanding diversity," said·Morrison. Put on your dancing sho Misericordia is being made. Two Wilkes students, DJ's Eric and Drew, from New Jersey and Connecticut respectively, will be rocking this party. They played at the MSC Charity Shoot-out and were very popular because they , play a little bit of everything, including hip-bop, R&B and By LISA RUGGIERO Beacon Staff Writer On Friday, November 20, the Multicultural Student Coalition (MSC) will host a Fall Dance Party for the students of Wilkes, King's College and College Misericordia. The dance will begin at 9:00 p.m. in Rumours and will last until 2:00 a.m. The entrance fee is only $3, but you must bring your college I.D. Refreshments will also be served. This event presents a new opportunity for Wilkes because it is the first time that such a conrrection wi:th College -FREE~---- interns@wilkes.edu. m CANCUN ~tMk-1S Nit). JAHAIG1 EARN A FREE TRIP + $$$ 800-657-4048 ~. ~ 1s1am11oorS f- ~~ -"''" ~ urse offet and ben rime, fm programs ucatin15 g aware1 al progra centrate of crim ow to se rograms deliver ; and the lit bl 6, 1998, ef occurr, es-Barre een Op.m. person( tchback ictim's 1! website: wilkesl. wilkes.edu/~internslindex.html $419 M<!KA<,£S ALSO AMIIAtl.E TD, activity to bring the together before Thanksgiving break. come out and have a good and meet- some new peop of JZlf£SAU-YOll-<!AN OJ!JNK A-'l:D 6E1l' 2 YAU'fi8NS li'QR 'l'ff.E PltlCE ~F f reggae. According to Shan junior, sociology and ps major, chairman for · event, said, "They plaJ wide variety of music your dancing pleasure.' Reeves also sai~ ''Now is the time to start planning your spring internship! Come to the cooperative education & experiences program on the 2nd floor the Max Center, 215 S. Fra:qklin Street to discuss opport related to your career." Contact: Carol Bosack, 408-4645. SPRING gR£AK. ''/'I FROM MINNEAPOLIS, MN (AP)--Jesse "the governor-elect" Ventura is an actor, too·. Director Christopher Newberry cast Ventura in a short film shot this spring in Minneapolis. It's called "20/20 Vision. " The former pro wrestler plays a shady marriage counselor named Buddy "one arm" Sanchez. Most of the cast and crew for the low budget production worked for free, but Ventura was paid. Newberry would't say how much was paid to Ventura. This isn't the first time Ventura has been in the movies. He had roles in "Predator," "The Running Man" and "Repossessed." Last week, he won the governor's race in Minnesota. Gina Morrison and Gay Meyers will be making a presentation based on their work with the course, ICS 210, "Cultural Identity Development." They will suggest different multicultural activities and courses that colleges can offer, which according to Morrison, will "help students and colleagues explore and accept their own cultural identities." Other colleges, such as King's, contacted Morrison because they were interested in offering a similar course to their students. Dr. Reginald Wilson, the Senior Scholar of the American Council on Education, will be the keynote speaker. Session topics will include By LISA RUGGIERO Yl.llentown 1-Yomens Center (800) 3 72-8500 (jyn antf .'Abortion Ca~ .N"onfadipnentatamtCumyass. · Pregnancy termination 5-16 weeks Non-surgical abortion with medication Morning after pills www.gynpages.com/allentown Full Gynecological & Birth Control Services Gynecologists @ Gentle Female Nurse Practitioners @ @ Caring Board Certified 8, 1998, c tedonD a.m. on outh River , on proa, the suspec rdF- 150 e vehicle eckless into the e with ti �NEWS taeon, November 12, 1998 • Page3 • ecreas1ng crime All aboard! By LARA LUKESH Beacon Staff Writer Tbe Pennsylvania ·ssion on Crime and uency recently sponsored -long training course for prevention practitioners in University's Arnaud C. Sports and Conference ating racial developme cussions, p 1 Round Ta Forty-two Northeastern Pa. officers completed the and will receive Photo courtesy of University Relations m for diversity Ne were very e eart' our stud k last year. It when people in understandi ." said Morrison sh nt, said, "They .e variety of r dancing pl Reeves also 1ctual party 1ester. It's vity to bri :ther befo ir." )8-4645. ting crime, formulating unity programs to help aid ·on, educating the public iaeasing awareness. alividual programming concentrated on three areas of crime · : how to set up programs; how to and deliver ys of the training ted to teaching easures that can be dents and school ensure their safety. s C I Particular seminars focused on crime prevention, starting at the pre-school/elementary school level and proceeding to senior citizens. Additional presentations focused on college campus crimes, including liquor enforcement. To promote crime prevention in the community, classes were given in: starting and maintaining a neighborhood watch, crime stoppers, implementing community policing and how to make presentations to educate the community. The seminars also offered insight on topics such as cults, locks and alarms, auto theft, D.A.R.E., victim services, violence in the workplace <!lid sexual assault prevention. Two presentations were · given on how to prevent postal crimes and crime prevention on the Internet. olice blotter ... re are some incidents that urred right here in Wil~es-Barre: ¥ember 6, 1998, mischief occurred at Wilkes-Barre tween ll:30p.m. own person(s) hatchback ember 8, 1998, a was arrested on DUI at 3:08 a.m. on yand South River '6weeks Crime prevention course held at Wilkes. r Elick, on proactive observed the suspect a1996 Ford F-150 iiven in a reckless swerving into the travel lane with tires screeching. The vehicle was stopped and the suspect displayed signs of alcohol intoxication. The suspect was administered a series of field sobriety tests, which the suspect failed. The suspect was placed under arrest and transported for BAC testing. The suspect faces charges of DUI and driving with a suspended license. •Between November 8-10, 1998, criminal mischief occurred between 8:00 p.m.8:30 a.m. on South Main Street. An unknown person(s) slashed the soft top roof on the victim's 1994 GEO Tracker. Wilkes University's Music, Theater and Dance Department . presents Gilbert and Sullivan's operetta, "H.M.S. Pinafore," in the Edward Darling Jr. Theatre of the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts, South and River Streets, WilkesBarre. Opening night is Friday, November 13, 1998, at 8:00 p.m. Additional evening performances are scheduled for November 14, 20 and 21 , at 8:00 p,m. Afternoon shows will be held on November 15 and 22 at 2:00p.m. Aboard the ship "H.M.S. Pinafore," frustrated lovers must deal with a sinister sailor, a convincing nursemaid, confused identities and trying to break through class barriers. Senior Sean Bexton from Bakersfield, Ca., plays Ralph. His character is trying to win the heart of Josephine, played by both sophomgre Colleen Dever, Chester, N.Y. and senior Jill Unice, Shavertown, Pa. Captain Corcoran, sophomore Rich Huffman, Lewisburg, Pa., dissuades these advances and wants his daughter Josephine to wed Sir Joseph Porter, played by Ryan Ward, junior, Dallas, Pa. While the captain discourages his daughter from involving herself with the lower social ranks, he himself is lured to Buttercup played by both Alice Fink, sophomore; WilkesBarre, and Corinna Sowers, senior, Auburn, Pa. Joe Dawson, associate professor, theater, will direct the 25-member ensemble. Musical director Amy Lieberman, scenic and lighting designer Jamie Kurtz and stage managers Nancy Fattorini and Sam Ciali will help Dawson bring "H.M.S. Pinafore" to life. General admission is $10, $5 for senior citizens. For more information, contact the box office at 4084540. .. ,,_ ~ . Location change for presentation WILKES-BARRE--Due to overwhelming demand, the location of the November 16 presentation by Jerzy Kluger at Wilkes University has been changed to a larger venue . The program will be held in the Henry Gymnasium of the Arnaud C. Marts Center, 274 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre. General admission seating is available and reservations are not required. The presentation will begin at 7:30 p.m. Kluger is the boyhood friend of Pope John Paul II. The lasting friendship between the men is the subject of the new book "The Hidden Pope," by the late Darcy O'Brien. Wilkes University will confer upon Kluger an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree. Due to the amount of people expected to attend this presentation, packages of any sort, including bookbags, will not be pen_nitted in the gymnasium. •Between November 9-10, 1998, criminal mischief occurred between 8:45 p.m.8:45 a.m. at 82 Chapel Street. An unknown person(s) smashed the left side window on the victim's 1985 Chevrolet pick-up: •Between November 9-10, 1998, criminal mischief occurred between 8:00 p.m.7:00 a.m. on Charles Street. An unknown person(s) smashed the driver's door window on the victim's 1993 Ford truck and removed a CD player and approximately 24 CDs. The stolen value was ' $800. COMING NEXT WEEK!!! Hurricanes George and Mitch left devastation in the countries of the Dominican Republic and Honduras. In next week's issue, there will be information available on how YOU can help the victims that were hardest hit by Mother Nature. ·1 �Page4 Qpinion the Editor Letters to Letters to the editor guidelines: Let's talk about sex ... orgender An editorial Letters slwuld include your name and phone number. They should be no longer than 250 words and must be signed in order to be printed Letters will be · printed in the order they are received and must be submitted by 10:00 a.m. on the Tuesday prior to publication. Letters can be sen:t via electronic mail, intercampus mail or dropped off at _The Beacon office. Your opinion belongs here! Letters to the editor can be submitted at The Be.a eon office, second floor Hollenback Hall, via e-mail at: -beacon@wilkesl.wilkes.edu. or sent c/o The Beacon Box 111, Wilkes University, S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre Pa., 18766 , Do you like to write? SPRING BREAK '99 The Beacon is currently looking for staff writers for the spring semester. If you are IT'S PARTY TIME Jamaica and Mexico from $399- Florida from $99. On-campus reps needed! Lowest Prices, guaranteed Calll-800-648-4849 or visit us at ststravel.com interested in writing a column, writing articles or raking pictures call The Beacon office at 408-5903. If you are interested in becoming News Editor, Copy Editor or MAC Technician see the application on page 5. . lt . •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• • •• • "2000 MISS PENNSYlVANIA usa· PAGEANT" •• •• • • •• • tJ~P~ • • • • ~ USrl®P ~ •• •• • • II PIIFll■III TllflT IEIIIIEI • • • ••• $1250 FUNDRAISER Credit Card fundraiser for student organizations. You've seen other groups doing it, now it's your tum. . One week is all it takes . NO gimmicks, NO tricks, NO obligation. Call for information today . M00-932-0528 65 . www.ocmconcepts.com x My usual role in philosophy class is to sit and listen to everyone else share their ideas and opinions, but this past week I heard things that shocked me. We were discussing an article written by a woman responding to a male philosophers view. The male had written from an individual perspective, she was simply saying that she thought because he was a man, he badn' t looked at it from a group perspective. In my opinion she was right. As the discussion moved on more and more opinions surfaced that she was just "angry female" or a "typical female." I have never been so shocked in my life, something even more shocking was that it wasn't only males saying these things, females were too. To bear another woman say that an educated, cultured female who contradicts a man's view must have bad a bad experience with a man to makeherthi bitter, or that too bad, she bad fallen into that feminism thing. WHAT IS THAT? I expected to come to college and find new attitudes, wiser people, those who maybe knew better than to use derogatory names for people and make assumptions about others because of the way they look, the way they act, what they say and even bow they carry themselves. We, as college students, are supposed to be open minded, the generation who erases the boundaries of differences and inequality. Where all different types of people are accepted and whatever lifestyle you lead is fine. Someci the things that were said in my class were way beyond my assumption. I decided that I have had enough. I am sick of being called a feminist just I have strong feelings about something, anything, and because I bold certain opinions. Some women don' t like to be referred to as feminist now because they don't like the stereotype that goes along with it. Before I decided to write this editorial I asked sOIIII males to define a feminist and their answers were anything but printable. Another thing. I was watching "Dateline " the other night and they ran astory11 bow women were being given unnecessary hysterectomies. Women who were diagnosed with different problem s were all being told that a hysterectomy was their only option. It just so happened th at one woman, weeks before she was scheduled to have blr whole reproductive system removed, saw an article in her local paper on how wotmll were not being told that there were experimental procedures and other potions out there that would save them from losing these organs. She immediately cancelled her appointment for the hysterectomy and schedukd an appointment to see a doctor who practiced these experimental procedures . After intensive research of all her opportunities, she was informed that her insurance did Id cover any experimental procedures. She was suffering from an illness which caused excessive bleeding and intense pain, leaving her with one choice, to have the hystme, tomy. The show brought up one valid point, although it was discussed very, very briefly. Would things be different if these issues were facing males? Women aren't being given the whole picture. What would a man say if a doctor told him that be needed to have all of his reproductive organs removed? Don' t worry though, the doctors will give you some hormone supplements and you' ll never miss 'em! ! So for all of you out there who agree with me, right on!! For those who may changed their min<;! or bad some sort of a revelation after reading this, I say, more power to yah! ! And those of you who will forever believe that women belong in a kitchen barefoot and pregnant... I pity you. - &ch week a member of The Beacon editorial staff writes an editorial representing the opinion of the editorial hoard. It is not meant to reflect tht opinions of the University as a whole . 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The Beacon office is located on the second floor of Hollenback Hall. I 41 Wi M Mo Tt �Beacon, November 12, 1998 eryone else share :ed me. We were philosophers vie ly saying that she ·oup perspective. 'aced that she ,eked in my ill aying these t I, cultured fe a man to m WHAT IS ~r people, td make as •hat they sa sed to be o equality. W ou lead is fi . oexpenence necessary! Page 5 The Beacon is accepting applications for editorial staff positions for the spring semester. Staff scholarships, work study money and credit are available. Positions include: News Editor-(Scholarship)-Responsible for content and layout of News section. Copy Editor-(Scholarship)-~nter anq edit articles submitted for publication in The Beacon. MAC Computer Technician-{Work Study )-MAC computer support. Beacon Staff Writer-(Credit)-Report on events both on and off campus. ear: (s) of interest: youpreviously served on The Beacon staff? If so, if what capacity? .., • . 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Building for the future !lw@wrJ~ · Members of the Month: The Homecoming Chairs Thursday, November 12 • Inter-Residence Hall Council, SUB basement, 11:00 a.m. • Programming Board Meeting, COB 106, 11:30 a.m. • Weight Management Group Meeting, Health Services waiting room, 12:00 p.m. • Student AIDS Awareness Committee Meeting, COB 209, 12:00 p.m. • Sophomore Registration: S-Z, 1:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Kari Sue .Smith-Election Chair Jeff Reichl-Pep Rally Co-chair Phil Tochelli-Pep Rally Co-chair Eric Trowbridge-Halftime Chair ' ' terest , Sport "Get Lucky in the Woods" · Friday, November 13 • H.M.S. Pinafore, CPA, 8:00 p.m. This Friday at the Woodlands •"Lethal Weapon4," SLC 101, 7:30p.m • HM.S. Pinafore, CPA, 8:00 p.m · e to t. of edn Come out and learn how to be a responsible . drinker and have safe sex! • HM.S. Pinafore, CPA, 2:00 p.m Monday, November 16 Student government holds their meetings every Wednesday night @ 6:30 p.m. in Marts 214. The meetings are open to all students, feel free to attend or stop by the student government office located on the third floor of Conyngham Hall. • Freshman Registration: A-E, 8:30 a.m-12:00 p.m Tuesday, November 17 • Off-Campus Council Meeting, SUB Baserrent, 11 :00 a.m • Commuter Council Meeting, SUB Basement, 11:45 p.m • Freshman Registration: F-L, 1:00 p.m-4:30p.m • c_ircle K Meeting, Alunmi House, 5:30 p.m Information compiled.by JeffReichl. for the wide rang ·ties and SIUdents to was to sago, a Ycame • -----Come to The Beacon general staff meeting on Tuesday, November 17, 11:30 am. The Beacon office is located on the f everyday products be4'tg made from the p you've been recyclin · Buy recycled. It would mean the world to them. But to keep recycli Recycling keeps working to protect their future when you buy products made from recycled materials. 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Call Dale, Tuesday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-5p.m. at 823-5124. tis grea the Roll • Freshman Registration: M-R, 8:30 am-12:00 p.m •" Talk it Out," Alumni House, 5:00 p.m-6:00 p.m • Student Govemrrent Meeting, Marts 214, 6:30 p.m • Scripture Study, Alumni House, 6:30 p.m-7:30 p.m • Martial Arts Club Meeting, Wrestling Room; 6:45 p.m Looking for some extra spending money??? 7:00 eac Simple SteJ in eceisho ubdidit Wednesday, November 18 Ooen to all students, facultv and staff. ub. 11i Cover Charge only $5 Sunday, November 15 "What efforts do we need to take to be a truly inclusive campus?" Tuesday, November 17, 7:30 p.m. Alumni House the Wilk Featuring: Morning Wood, 3 Stoned Men and Hoosier Daddy? Saturday, November 14 Roundtable Disc~ion on Inclusion financin ·versity. .A,CDA Fall 1999 School of Pharmacy applications are available for pick-up in Stark 115. · Deadline for applications is February 1, 1999. Student Presentation ·Heroin in the Valley: Be aware!! It's cheaper, purer and more lethal than ever. Tuesday, November 17, 11:00 a.m., COB 320 , Tired of the same old classes? "I PS 198 The Politics of Sports PS 298 Environmental Law and Policy PS 298 The European Community \.. ~ spurred on hockey working to help p'rot environment, you nee initial Wilkes yother buy those products. IBUY R I Check out the political science department's course offerings for something totally _ different. All of these are special topics courses open to everyone! gathering O eso that Chris Stook club stature. lleges. The club stature . ATTENTION ,-.aDbe:rs of the heighten dkes itself. ktookwas of the ockeyCiub the idea. vecy Stated • . I . n ,,. yers and Roller hfora ·ch they erole I , giving king in travelling JJOtential club blyofa �m recycling. : products. , November 12, 1998 Page 7 wto. start a club at Wilkes are popping up lhe Wilkes at Wilkes is a interest group vice, sport and financing ·versity. the Wilkes to come to campus Hockey Club. They Multi-Purpose Room, tc basement, of the , every Wednesday night at 7:00 p.m. to become a club and it is greatly It is good for the '> have awide range of activities and for students to 's agenda was to Three years ago, a in hockey came , members of the . The gathering of became so Ille years that Chris afew others took pirsuing club stature. Mica was spurred on of other hockey CMber colleges. The t of club stature Ille 40 initial Wilkes 'bly play other clubs and heighten within Wilkes itself. step Jarzyk took was wilh members of the Roller Hockey Club ltlcion to the idea. · gplayers and rs, the Roller to search for a consists of club activities, giving y checking in and !ravelling potential club emblyofa fthe ses of at least In the case of the Roller Hockey Club, Jarzyk proudly stated, "We had fifty." The next step was to present the petition before Student Government, which is located on the third floor of Conyngham Hall. The most important step a potential club must take part in is the formation of a club constitution. The constitution has to be typed, focused on the areas of the clubs purpose, rules and regulations. After the constitution is formulated a date needs to be set with Student Government for approval on their Wednesday night agenda. · Wednesday night is when Student Government deals with all club petitions and business. The Roller Hockey Club acquired their time slot for the evening o{ September 9, 1998. Two members of the future Hockey Club attended this meeting: Chris Jarzyk and Dave Peer. "It is advisable to dress presentably, but that's how we do things anyway," said Jarzyk. At the meeting, they distributed 40 copies of the possible club constitution to Student Government members and president Jeff Moisey. Student Government, then reads the constitution and runs a small inquisition with the presenters of the constitution. Jarzyk said they asked him questions dealing with female participation and equipment requirements. After the initial questioning, the presenters are permitted to leave. Then Student Government members ponder issues among approving the club and constitutiQn flaws. After this meeting, the future club is slotted to reappear on the following weeks Student Government agenda. At this meeting Student Government discusses any questions that they may have based on their reading of the constitution. In the case of the Roller Hockey Club, Jarzyk and Peer provided the answers needed. Student Government sends them out of the room while they review final concerns and take a vote for approval or disapproval. This is the most pivotal moment for the birth of any club. Jarzyk referred to this meeting on September 16 as "Judgement night." In the case of the Roller Hockey Club, they were approved with one try. Other clubs who are initially denied may rewrite their constitutions. They can make revisions with the advice from Student Government and return to start over the following week. The next step for a newly formed club is to hold its inaugural meeting. In this meeting, members elect representatives to hold the offices of president, vi.ce president, secretary, treasurer, community - services representative (CSR) and the fundraising committee. In the case of the of the Roller Hockey Club, they elected Chris Jarzyk as president, Dave Peer as Vice President, Dan Longyhore as secretary, Jason Waterbury as treasurer, Mackenzie Martin as CSR, and Deirdre Gurry heads a fundraising committee of five. In the past two months that the Roller Hockey Club has been in existence, they held a successful hoagie sale and participated in a walk-a-thon for Alzheimer's. Currently the Roller Hockey Club is petitioning Student Government for hockey jerseys, the possibility of playing other colleges and goalie equipment. . The club plans to hold a student auction in the first week of December. Jbey also plan to submit an application to the Eastern Collegiate Roller Hockey Association. If you are interested in joining or finding out information on the Wilkes Roller Hockey Club or how to start a new club feel free to contact Chris Jarzyk at 408-5049, Dave Peer at408-5874 or contact someone in Student Government at 408-2910. ., Congratulations 1998 Homecoming King and Queen The Beacon would like to congratulate Lisa Dente and Anthony Petrolonis on being voted King and Queen of Homecoming. We-apologize for not printing the photo in the last edition, but we did not recieve a photo of the King and Queen prior to our publication deadline. _. , WCLH-FM Presents ... Artist Spotlight: Rusted Root WILKES-BARRE-On Wednesday, November 4, Rusted Root took the Scranton Cultural Center by storm with their latest tour. Fans arrived from all over to show their support for the band and their music. The atmosphere at the concert was truly magical as the band dazzled the audience for inore than two hours. Rusted Root performs with a unique blend of tribal sounds that give the band a personality all its own. The band was originally formed in Pittsburgh, Pa. in 1990. Members of the band include Michael Glabicki, lead vocals, songwriter, guitarist; Liz Berlin, supporting vocals, percussion; Patrick Norman, bass guitar, supporting vocals, percussion; Jim Donovan, drums, percussion, supporting vocals; John Buynak, wind, percussion, hand drums, supporting vocals; and Jim DiSpirito, percussion, hand drums. They made their album debut with "Cruel Sun" which was released on the indie Blue Duck label. In 1994, Rusted Root with the help of Mercury Records produced "When I Woke" which gave us hit songs such as Send me on my Way. Since then, the band has released two new albums. "Remember" was released on October 22, 1996 and the latest musical endeavor self-titled "Rusted Root" was released just last week. "Rusted Root" is an accurate reflection of the bands musical talent. Influenced by a blend of African, Middle Eastern, Latin American and Eastern music, this latest CD is highly recommended. In addition to brand new cuts, the CD also features the Rolling Stones cover You Can't Always Get What You Want. Tune into 90.7 FM, WCLH to hear songs from this latest Rusted Root masterpiece. �Page8 The Beacon, November 12, I LiJ:eStyles Around Camnu Roving Reporter ""7"ith Derek BleilerWhat -was yourfavorite childhood cartoon ? ' er words , I saw a1 "Waterbi Adam San, ts harrasse all team, h yBoucJ membeti · onthe« Holly Filian- Megan Filipone- '" Gummy Bears' because I loved when they drank that potion." · "' Jem' because she's truly outrageous." Yh,,.,,- 1~ \ Brian D'Acontil "'Transformers' ; becuase Optomist .11,lift,i{_,; . ,.·. ·J : "' Prime kicked , ,,,~ ,,l.,i,1, . filmhad . in the l Jack Maloney,, 'He-Man' because I always wanted to be strong. " fc.1" ,_Out ofthe Ordinary,-.; The Road To The Right Used Car (NAPS)-More late-model used ca rs, trucks and sport utili.ty vehicles are ·on the market than ~ver before at some of the lowest prices in two years . Despite the good news, many consumers hesitate to buy a used car because they don't know what they should be looking for when they peer under the hood and they dread haggling over . w 1·th t h at 111 . mm . d, ·AAA fim a nc10g. h as developed a check 'list foe con: "". sumers· to use when they select • and finance a used car. _AAA has long provided travel and automotive advice. It is now committed to giving consumers a comprehe nsive list of the steps they can take to make sure· they are buying a reliable used car with the best financing rates available. 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Ask for AUT Ogram #28. though tired of well-kno mother a showss! inkler, l the film, er gOOdjo funny to see pathetic cry giving this have some ~ <>rmancean, xtweek. lignii CORVALLIS, OR (AP)-- What do you get hen you hook a vacuum up to chest waders? You get Mars Pants. Researchers _at Ohio State University have created the latest in spaced out fashions. The Mars pants simulate the sensation of what it would be like to walk on the swface of the red planet where gravity is 38 percent of what it is on Earth. The industrial vacuum cleaner inflates the waders pushing up the wearer's centerof gravity, but the researchers still have work to do. They want to create a more mobile version of the Mars pants with a backpack that would provide the air pressure. No word though on what colors Mars pants will come in. . GREEN BAY, WI (AP)-Police are amazed at one young driver's driving ability. Authorities in Green Bay, Wisconsin, say a ten-year-old boy drove a stolenpickup truck 75 miles in a driving rain. They say the youngster wanted to visit his aunt in Milwaukee, about 200 miles from the boy's foster home in Keshena. Police say he probably would have made it, too, except for the rain. The boy called 911 for help when the windshield wipers died and he couldn't get them going again. One officer says the only thing the kid didn't like about driving was that his hands got sweaty while holding the steering wheel. BRACKENRIDGE, PA (AP)--Scott Wegener doesn't have to look far for a hero, he!-8-got one at home. Wegener credits his four-year-old son, Brady, for saving his life. Dad is a diabetic and passed out the other day from low blood sugar. Brady called 911 to get help for his ailing father, but that's not all. Brady put the family's rottweiler in the basement and waited outside of so the paramedics could find his house. Wegener says Ir probably would have died on the couch if it hadn't been for Brady. By the way, Brady wants to be a policeman when he grows up. * CAPE GIRARDEAU, MI (AP)--Would you walk a mile with your camel? 0nlytl . the animal is properly trained. Owners of the animals are learning some of the finer po of camel coaching at the First North American Camel Conference. More than 90 people attended the session in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Eighteen brought their camels with them and stayed on for some follow-up training. Veterinarian Chairman Wright says camels get a bum Contrary to popular myth, she says camels aren't cranky. Stub or difficult to control she says camels are very sweet and gentle animals if they are right. rap. ay20) You . Take care c une21) Your this Week ii uly22) You a needed to take c t22) You fo er and le t thi September 22) · u by suxprise, h, · be able to for - October 23>' ose between th mall. • November 2. You can't be in to getting throug 22-Decemb "II help you g ems yo u aret 2-January, workload yo gs in order. - February 18 ides, but help b; 19-Marcl, 20) You ssible and take the , you will realize that •April 19) You shouJ will be contagious an< �Page9 on, November 12, 1998 November 1 s les Entertainment ... Critic's Corner with Dan Lavelle " Waterboy'' ..? Hello fellow movie viewers. I bet a lot of you are starting to get stressed out and you're very anxious to get out of here. Don' t worry, I'm in the same boat. I still have a few papers due in some of my classes. Well, as an old once said, "try not to let things get too heavy for your In other words, take a small break once in a while. If you are oo so, I saw a movie that might help you relieve some of your called "Waterboy ." fim, Adam Sandler plays a football team's waterboy. Over the flt gets barrassed by almost everybody he comes across. His foodlall terun, his coaches, you get the hint. Until one day, out Bobby Boucher (Sandler) talces out his frustration by <i the members of his football team. The coach discovers his him on the team. Now all of the colleges will feel his pain. this film had me laughing from beginning to end. Sandler rolling in the aisles with a blend of physical humor and aras. Although these trademarks can be seen in most of his get tired of it. I'm looking forwai:d to his next film. me well-known faces in the film, such as Kathy Bates. er' s mother and does a rather good job in playing a Bates shows she can adapt to any role they give her. Also, Henry Winkler, a.le.a. 'The Fonz." He plays Sandler' s football Klein. In the film, the coach has a few men~ breakdowns. arather good job of making a hilarious performace in this fa! it funny to see him go from super cool 50' s man from " to pathetic crybaby in the film. il,l'mgiving this film FOUR STARS. This is one film you if you have some time on your hands. Sandler is still giving a ptrlonnance and I look forward to his next film. 'Til then, guys next week. Aligning the up to ch reated th rould be tis on E ; center-of )re mobile planets with Madame Zelda 20. May 20) You may feel like you are under the weather the Ibis week. Take care of your own needs this week. 21 -June 21) Your work is challenging this week. Take each task Yu mood this week is one of determination, which will help you Mel. iving a · npicku in Mil ,bably 1e winds ly thing ;teering far for a tving his ly called 9 1Veiler in vegener s :way,B camel? f the fin than 90 camels Wrights ranky. f they Hoo11fl(Jt11' [l!~@l©~ Spending like there is no tomorrow ... Dear Ani, I've been having a big problem with money since I have come to school and I think I need some advice. Last year, my sophomore year, I got a credit card. I signed up just to get the free T-shirt with no intention of using the card, and well, one year later I am over $2,000 in debt. I maxed the card I got the Tshirt for, which I don't even wear, because it turned pink in the wash, and I am now using another credit card that I got accepted for, and I feel like I can't stop spending money!! I haven't bought big things, it is little things like going to Wal-Mart, or buying gas and groceries and things like that. I don't even have anything to show for my $2,000 I have spent! I have a job and I pay the minimum payment each month, but I feel like I am never going to get rid of this bill and I don't know what to do. Any advice? -Spendin' Fiend Dear Spendin' Fiend, Hey, this sounds strangely familiar to me, because I seem to be having the same problem, along with, I'm sure, many other college students. It all starts with the free T-shirt. You'd think they were giving away a big- · -wifu. Ani screen TV for anyone who signs up for the credit card, but no, it's a lousy T-shirt that winds up costing you $2,000 or more. The first piece of advice I have for you, cut your new card up. That way there is no possible way of getting yourself into more trouble. I know a lot of people will tell you that you should always have one in case of an emergency, but if you're anything like me, a few CDs and a new blow-dryer can suddenly tum into an emergency when the card is in your pocket. You said you have a job, so use that income to pay for the things you need, like gas, groceries and things at Wal-Mart. Wal-Mart's akillertoo. You go in there for deodorant and come out spending $50. Think willpower. Go in, buy the deodorant and leave!! When you get out of school you may be faced with having to pay back student loans, which will be just another bill you will have to shell out money for every month. Try not to get yourself into debt now with credit cards when you are going to have other things to be paying for each month • after graduation. Try to get by on your incoIM from your job, and if you can't, get another job if you can fit it in. If you do choose to keep your credit card, use it wisely. Most importantly, keep making at least the minimum payment each month. You are in enough trouble already and continuing to charge is going to get you in over your head. So muster up some courage, grab the scissors and SNIP, SNIP, SNIP!!!!!!! Good Luck!!! Peace, Ani **send questions_to inner_peace@hotmail.com** SLC 101 7:30 p.m. #1 Spring Break Specials! Book Early &Receive a Free Meal plan!!! Cancun &Jamaica $399, Bahamas $459, Panama City $99. 1-800-234-7007 www.endl~ummertours.co 22. July 22) You are decisive and powerful this week. However, lrill be needed to take care of a problem this week. -August 22) You feel as if someone is holding you back this wi1h him/her and let them know your priorities and goals. 23- September 22) You are pretty strong this week. Something lites you by su1prise, however you will handle it with ease and by )'OU will be able to forget that it ever happened. 23. October 23) Friends will be fighting for your attention 'I choose between them, talk with them and let them know you i,rd!emall. 24 • November 21) Don't get upset if things aren't going week. You can't be in complete control of everything. Your le keys to getting through this week, take advantage of talking to can listen. U'mmher 22-December 21) Yoa're under a lot of pressure this aalivity will help you get through the week and you will be able to llioor problems you are having with loved ones. r 22 . January 19) Focus on how you can best invest your .Wilh the workload you have you will need to staighten out teep lhings in order. 20. February 18) You will be in the middle of a conflict 't lake sides, but help both sides come to an agreement. They will 19. March 20) You are a dreamer and this week is your week le impossible and take the first step to achieving it If you think goal, you will realize that it is possible. 21 -April 19) You should be in an excellent mood this week. · will be contagious and others will feel the positive spirit also. ·"Take 2·· Rorlda Now H11tn1 Reps! Cancun 2 free Trips OIL Jamaica onlv 15 SIies Bahamas • Barbados 1 • Saudi Padre Book Earlv & Save! �Page 10 orts The Beacon, November 12, 1998 ·Lady Colo_nels shoot for a cur By GREG COLLINS Beacon Staff Writer The Wilkes University basketball program hosted its 2nd Annual IKON 3 Point Attack Kickoff on Thursday, November 5 in Rumours. The program, led by Karen Haag, head women's basketball coach and co-chair of the event, began a season-long fund-raising effort to help fight cancer and support the efforts to find a cure for the disease. Several members of the Wilkes faculty and staff were in attendance. Also in attendance were the women's basketball team and a numbet"Of prospective contributors. People interested in contributing were asked to either make a flat donation to the program or pledge a designated amount for each 3-pointer made by the Lady Colonels this season. Last year the team sank 89 3- . through the hoop last season. The station hopes to contribute again this season. IKON, one of the world's largest business solutions companies, is the national sponsor of the 3 Point Attack. The company has donated two million dollars to the American Cancer Society, as well as making local contributions. Lou Gianuzzi, IKON representative, said, "Our president likes giving to needy causes, and what better cause is there than cancer?" The national program has been _ running since 1993, when a group called Coaches vs. Cancer was founded. Many nationally Photo by J.J. Fadden renowned basketball coaches such Junior Jill Ronkowski led the Lady Colonels in three-pointers last as Mike Krzyzewski of Duke season. She is back for her third year with the team and will try University and Temple University's once again to contribute to the Coaches vs. Cancer cause. John Chaney are members of the organization, as is Coach Haag. Some ofthe Division I Men's Also, 90.7 WCLH, the sole Wyoming Valley Cancer Society. basketball programs that are radio provider of Lady Colonel This total was second-best in the participants in the charity competed basketball, contributed a designated in the Coaches vs. Cancer state;sdJKONO'.ffice.Solutions dollar amount for each of the threedonated an additional $7,000 to the Shootout. These teams included the Deacons and the Georgeto University Hoyas. Haag was moved to joil group by witnessing firs effects cancer has on a "We've had peopled [basketball] program lose to cancer," Haag said, rel several relatives of coache players. Jennie Bu_llock, co-chai 3 Point Attack, added that expect this year's efforts to success, reasoning, "Cancer everybody's life." The Lady Colonel three efforts will be led by junioc Ronkowski and senior TB:J Zaykowski. Also expected contribute to the cause will sophomores Jill Wilsonaoo Stephanie Eddy and junior Collins. Three of the Lady Co recently participated ina · takes-all three-point sh will also benefit the charicy tuned to the Colonels Edge. airs on cable channel 21,to wr$esetlers set:toooel'iake''i() reina By CORY YANOS RAK Beacon Staff Writer The Wilkes University wrestling team suffered through the 1997-98 season with an extremely small roster and a 3-17 record. This season, the squad looks to be back in the mix of things as a nice recruiting class and a select group of returnees gives the Colonels hopes of having a good year. Head coach Al Zellner will look to just four return~ng wrestlers from last year to lead a team which includes 15 freshman. Junior Duane Ritter has assumed the captain duties after sitting out last year with a medical redshirt. · Ritter will see action at 157, 167 and 174 pounds. Zellner will also look to John Conte, a graduate of Pocono Mountain Area High School, who enjoyed a stellar year in 1998. Conte will grapple at the 141-pound weight class. Sophomore Josh Mendoza, also of Pocono Mountain, who contributed to the Wilkes cause last year, will assume the duties in the 133-pound class. "We're in great shape and the off-season workouts went well," said Zellner. "Our weight program is also going in the right direction." Along with Conte and Mendoza, junior Kevin Baker, at 174 pounds, provide the only experience from last year's disappointing season, but transfers "Even though we're young, we have a lot of experience." -Al Zellner Head Wrestling Coach and a large recruiting class will bolster the line-up. Coughlin High School's Corey Luce, who wrestled at Lock Haven University for the past two years, will fill the 125-pound class. Heavyweight Heath Fleisher returns from sitting out last year to provide even more college experience, which Zellner credits as the team's strength. Zellner said, "Even though we're young, we have a lot of experience. We have five or six guys with college experience and numerous freshman from excellent programs." The former Division I program has added the likes of 15 freshmen for the 1999 campaign. Among those expected to make an immediate impact are Cl1ad Rovner, who will add strength to the upper weights. Steve Tomambe comes from an excellent New York high school career, including 170 wins. Tomambe will compete around 157 pounds. Scott Henshaw and Keith Hoover, who were high school teammates, will bolster the middle weights with depth and experience. "Our lack of depth would have to be our weakness," said Zellner, "but we have no seniors and everyone will be back next year with more experience." Entering his fourth year as head coach of the Colonels, Zellner. is pleased where his team is at right now. Considering the fact that the Colonels will not have to forfeit their first three bouts of each match as they did to last season, they should be in good shape as long as they get through the next two weeks and ready themselves for opening day. It would be nice for the Colonels if they had all 24 team members healthy, but tllat will not happen explained Zellner. "Without the forfeits , the guys think we'll have a decent record and a good season," said Zellner. Since the Colonels are not officially considered a Division III team yet due to the recent switch in search of a more competitive schedule, their schedule includes teams from each division. They will participate in the Kutztown Tournament, featuring teams from Division I and II and teams. Wilkes also wrestles a their schedule against Di · teams and a few more ma against Division II teams, all grant scholarships for have heavier recruiting Despite the challenge, no intent of dodging any "We look for the ton matches and we've never anybody. There nos the MAC, but Lycoming is the favorite," said Zellner kat ins ye atiomi HL) co years 33-ye, ith the ys be1 ntinm T, s star dayniJ . still teste ay, t t to wa If he cru dt will sit does, liticians Mayor ] ughtheh used to . gave i Georg the bat , butH are TRAVEL FREE FOR SPRING BREAK, EARN$$$ AND GET 2 VACATIONS FOR THE PRICE BE A STUDENT REP ON, YOUR CAMPUS FOR THE FASTEST GROWING STUDENT TOUR COMPANY IN THE INDUSTRY! ISLAND TOURS TO •\A or ( \ �con, November 12, 1998 Page 11 ports around the world. •• That's what I say lymay be ming back"" GTON, MA (AP)-· ly skated with the Bruins yesterday as he aNational Hockey (NHL) comeback attempt. f01111er all-star retired from two years ago due to a hip The 33-year old Neely will oot with the Bruins for lr:D days before deciding if dcontinue the comeback. rs need a dy starter FOREST, IL (AP)--The Bears starting quarterSunday night's game it is still up in the air. Kramer tested his sore Tuesday, but team want to wait to see how up. Ifhe can't go, coach Wanstadt will go with Steve 's bats are erywhere says it does, not two t politicians. York Mayor Rudolph · thought he had the bat Sosa used to hit his 66th . Sosa gave it to him or George Pataki be got the bat used to hit homer, but Hall of Fame 6 officials maintain they've had both bats for the last six weeks. Japanese beat Americans OSAKA, JAPAN (AP)--A squad of Japanese all-stars beat a team of touring Major Leaguers 1-0 yesterday. It's the second straight win for Japan in the exhibition series. Boston's Nomar Garciappara was thrown out at the plate to end the game. The Major Leaguers won the first three games of the tour. Eagles make some changes PIDLADELPHIA (AP)-· The Eagles announced yesterday they have signed safety Sean Woodson to the practice squad. Defensive tackle Henry Slay was'released to make room for Woodson on the five-man squad. The 24-year old was a fifthround draft pick by Buffalo in 1997. He was a member of the Bills practice squad until last season when he was promoted to the active roster for the final seven games of the year. NBA lockout lives on NEW YORK (AP)-- 'Ille National Basketball Association (NBA) union negotiating committee and several player representatives got together yesterday. No word if they made another proposal to the owners. Ten more games were cancelled last night, bringing the number to 73 for the year. This is day 135 of the lockout. Taylor returns to the hardwood PITTSBURGH, PA (AP)--The University of Pittsburgh's Kellii Taylor says he's healthy but his history of injuries has made him cautious. Taylor suffered a stress fracture last season causing him to miss all but ten games. He returned this week and scored 17 points in the Panthers last exhibition game before the regular basketball season begins on Friday. He also missed his entire freshman season because of back spasms. Johnson may • miss one PITTSBURGH, PA (AP)--Norm Johnson has not missed a game in his 17-year National Football League career. But that streak could come to an end for the Pittsburgh kicker. He strained a calf muscle in Monday night's win over Green Bay and may not be ready for Tennessee this \\:'eekend. So, the Steelers are taking a look at kicker Brett Conway, a former Penn State kicker who was a third round draft pick for Green Bay in 1997. Catch the Wilkes University Colonels football team live on 90.7 WCLH ·this Saturday versus Lycoming College. with SCOTT VEITH The 1998 Wilkes Colonels football team is 5-3. Their record is average for a college football team. Their performance, however is not. In their three losses, including a 42-40 loss to Susquehanna, the Colonels have come up short at the wrong times. In their first game of the season, the squad played host to the Widener Pioneers. The Pioneers came into town as heavy favorites. If it were not for a late fumble deep in Widener territory, the Colonels would have pulled that one off. In the Susquehanna game, the Colonel offense put up huge numbers. Junior wide receiver Jason Phillips, who has been one of the team's leading receivers for each of the past three seasons, found the endzone for the first time in his career. The offense, led by senior quarterback Neil Rine, put up more points in this game than they had scored in a single game all last season. In the loss to Wesley, the squad managed to hold a tough Wesley team to a close game. Wesley is one of the biggest, strongest and · smartest teams in Division III. The Colonels took them to overtime. In their victories, the team has embarrassed Lebanon Valley, Delaware Valley, Moravian, King's and FpU-Madison. Although these five teams are perennial doormats of the Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) with the exclusion of Moravian. The Colonels racked up huge point totals against these guys including 44 at Lebanon Valley and 40 against Moravian. This tallies up to three 40-plus point totals in only eight , mes. The Colonels have put up 31 points per game and have given up fewer than 17 points per game. This offense is nothing shy of a scoring machine. And what about the defense? • .,.,,.~ - n Chris "Stump" Shannon, Maik Hendry and company have held all but one opponent under 30 points and have kept two teams out of double-digits. Shannon, Hendry, Tony DaRe and Brian Hostle~ have all earned Defensive Player of the Week honors by either the MAC or the Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference. In the last game, the defensive line, led by Jermaine "Jazz" Richardson and Demetri Tzovolos set a school record for sacks in a game. Outside linebackers Walter Hall and Justin Holmes have been hell for opposing offenses. Both of these guys have mo'led from starting positions elsewhere to become major contributors to the linebacking corps. Also contributing to the Colonel defensive effort has been junior defensive linemen Brandon "Rage" Carlin and Brian B~der and defensive backs Scott Schoffner and Will Taylor. This team bas the ability to make big plays when the situation calls for a big play. This is evident by the huge receptions by freshman receiver Brian Miller, sophomore receiver Ryan James and junior tailback Mike Hankins. This poses an interesting question: Can the Colonels beat the Lycoming Warriors this weekend? The Warriors are almost unstoppable. They are 9-0. They are one of the top teams in Division III. They are everybody's favorite. Not so fast. They are not as big or strong as Wesley. They don't have a tailback like Widener's Leon Payne or Susquehanna's Matt Wyschlinski. They don't have the experience at quarterback that the Colonels have on their own bench in Rine. They don't have the tall, athletic receiver that Moravian has in Vance Szabo. They don't have anything that the ~olonels have not faced yet this season. What they do have is a coach that has been with the school for over 25 years and has been one of the most successful coaches in Division III for nearly three decades. They do have a brand new stadium and practice facility. They do have the experience of a the national championship game (they were the national runner-up last season). They do have home field advantage. This Saturday's match-up will not be the easy victory that the Warriors have become accustomed to. This game will be a street fight and the Colonels are bringing the knives. The ideas expressed in this column are generated through everyday interaction with Beacon readers and members of tlie Wilkes community. �Page 12 SpQrts The Beacon, November 12, Football beats Greyhounds, set for Ly 33 point second half sets Colonels for biggest test of seaso By SCOTT VEITH Beacon Sports Editor The Wilkes University Colonels took advantage of a huge second half to defeat the Moravian Greyhounds by a score of 40-21. The Greyhounds managed nine . first half points to lead the Colonels by two at the half. The Colonels roared back with 33 second half points to defeat the Greyhounds at Ralston Field. In the first quarter, Moravian running back P.J. Jankowitz cracked the Wilkes defense with a 5-yard run to start the scoring. The extra point sailed wide of the uprights to give the Greyhounds a 6-0 lead. The Colonel defense responded by attacking the Moravian backfield on Moravian's next possession. The Wilkes defensive line, led by Demetri Tzovolos and Jermaine Richardson, dropped quarterback Rob Petrosky for two sacks on the ensuing drive. Also contributing to the sack total was outside linebacker Justin Holmes. The Greyhounds were forced to punt, but the Colonels could not capitalize as they fumbled on theµnext possession. The team had a series of misfortunes that kept for 302 yards and four Hankins closed out the for the Colonels late in the quarter when he scampered for the touchdown, which be Hankins' s only big run game. The victory secureda season for the Colonels. "We know there was ground this year havingj~ games," Said Sheptock. Rine found seven · receivers during his ped which has been characte Colonels this season. "We just have so many weapons. We like to spread around and we don't care Photo by Derek Bleiler it done. We' re results ori Senior outside linebacker Walter Hall prepares for this weekend's game against the Lycoming Phillips. Warriors, his final regular season game in a Colonel uniform. This weekend, the C take on the LycomingW Williamsport. The game them out of the endzone in the firs( Sheptock said, "We were flat in the Tzovolos and raced 64 yards for his the Middle Atlantic Co second career touchdown. stanza. first half. They came out of the Freedom League champ· Shannon said "(Tzovolos) In the second quarter, Wilkes shoot more intense than we did." Both teams are undefeared knocked it up in the air for me." He play. quarterback Neil Rine started hisAfter the break, Rine again endzone barrage by hitting added, "It feels like I score every found the endzone as junior Jason Last season, the squal sophomore Ryan James with a 34time I touch the ball," referring to Phillips caught a 22-yard pass to Ironically, the two teams his last touchdown-a fumble return last day of the seasonto yard touchdown strike. This was put the Colonels in the lead. The against fDU-Madison last season. James's only reception of the day. squad would hold the lead for the same championship. Tll Rine proceeded to blow the The Greyhounds responded remainder of the game. won the game and went 111 with a field goal from sophomore game open from here as he found Senior linebacker Chris in the national champi both Brian Miller and Mike Kevin Smith. Moravian held the 9-7 "Stump" Shannon added to the against the Mount Unioo Hankins for touchdown passes late advantage going into the half. excitement and the lead when he Raiders. in the game. On the day, Rine threw Colonel head coach Frank grabbed a pass deflected by Students start careers as assista By MATT REITNOUR Beacon Staff Writer Besides the fact that Bill Parcells, Woody Hayes and Mike Holmgren are all great football coaches, what else do they have in common? They all started their coaching careers as student assistants. Here at Wilkes, the 1998 squad has five student assistants on the coaching staff. All five coaches ended their playing careers as Colonels last year and are currenUy finishing work on their degrees. These five gentlemen still love the game and love being around the players, many of whom they were teammates with last season. "I still enjoy being around the players and the program," said student assistant coach John Siekonic. The days are still filled with drills and hits. Only now these five student assistants stand by and supervise . . The student assistants on the field run drills daily, while also working with the scout teams by making sure players give the starters a good look for the upcoming game. The two offensive student assistants, Joe Ruddy and Augie Mitschke make sure things run smoothly for the starting defense. Layne Rarig, J.J. Fadden and Siekonic place the scout team defense in helping prepare the offense for what lies ahead. Ruddy, Fadden and Mitchke were all captains on last year's squad, so the leadership position is not a strange title for them. Rarig said he still loves the game and just enjoys being at Ralston Field every day. "Just being around the guys and the team is still great," said _ Rarig. Many of the Wilkes student assistants are interested in continuing their coaching careers. Rarig likes the idea of high school coaching, while Fadden would like to stay at the college level. For now, all these coaches and the rest of the Wilkes football program is thinking about is beating Lycoming this weekend. So while Bill Parcells no longer runs the ball drills with his defensive backs like Fadden does or throws passes to receivers like Mitschke, he did once. Everyone has to start somewhere and these Wilkes students are getting their start right here. Photo by Student assistant Augie Mitschke works withj receiver Jason Phillips on pass routes during a recent Ralston Field. � 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 1998 November 12th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1998 November12 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/8e5dfc97d2ee48e3d227ea1f6dedd69b.pdf cbf4225c97454d5ae83bffe8d9b33d8e PDF Text Text THE BEACON Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18766 November 19, 1998 Volume 51 Number 10 Repairing the wrath of Mother Nature By LISA RUGGIERO Beacon Staff Writer Page2 ~eekend eLyco )Oft. Th e Atlan , the two f the season npionship. :ameandwe ional cbampi 1eMountU · estyles spotlights coming Page8 The devastation left by Hurricane George and Hurricane Mitch, in the Dominican Republic and Honduras, has been well publicized by CNN and many people wonder what they can do to help. Well, one Wilkes student, in conjunction with volunteer services, initiated a program to bring disaster r~ief to these countries. Lori DeMarco, sophomore, contacted Mary Hession, director, volunteer services and campus interfaith. She suggested that they do something to aid the · Dominican Republic. After Hurricane Mitch struck Mexico and Central America, the program was broadened to include Honduras. Hession decided on a project that worked well with other fundraisers in the past. Students will be selling paper bricks for one dollar. People who Beacon Staff Writer Page 12 pg.2 pg.3 pg.4 pg.5 pg.6 pg. 8 ' pg.9 pg.9 - pg.11 A -,, . \\r1 . ,, II IA I I I II I . ~ "I think it's really exciting that this ~ ~.. ~.. project was student -~~ initiated and that ~ students are really getting involved." I I· I I -Mary Hession, I coordinator, volunteer services I L-------.1 The money will most likely be used to reconstruct homes, but it cpuld also be used to purchase fresh water, food and medicine. A nun in the village Bayona, which is outside San Jose de Ocoa, told DeMarco that people are facing starvation and are in despera~e need of medicine for the hospital which is run by the nuns. The remainder of the money will go to Honduras. These two countries w·ere chosen because they were the hardest hit by Hurricanes George and Mitch. There is no cut-off date for the project. Interested students should see Hession, whose office is located on the third floor of Conyngham, or call her at Ext. 5904. There are also thirty to forty students selling bricks around campus. Members of the Circle K club, Silver Wings and Campus Interfaith and Volunteer Services will be selling them. When asked what she thought of the project, Hession said, "I think it's really exciting that this project was student initiated and that students are really getting involved. "It shows that they're reaching beyond themselves, which is a good thing." Wilkes celebrates World AIDS Day By LISA RUGGIERO ycoming .•• purchase a brick will be able to write their names on them. The bricks will then be posted on cardboard houses and p1aced in the Stark Learning Center lobby. In U.S. dollars it would only take $900 to construct a home in the Dominican Republic. So far, ~ approximately 75 bricks have ~ been sold. DeMarco spent two weeks in the Dominican Republic last April working with a service organization based in New York. "I couldn' t get in touch with the people I stayed with in April. When I did reach a Sister, she told me that all the bridges and transportation have been destroyed, so even if I went there, I could not reach those people. "That kind of scared me and I wanted to help financially from here," said DeMarco. Half of the money raised will go through her contacts at the St. Vincent de Paul Service. Toe Wyoming Valley AIDS Council, Inc., in conjunction with the WilkesBarre community and the Student AIDS Awareness Committee (SAAC), is commemorating the eleventh observance of World AIDS Day on December 1. There will be a vigil at the King's College Chapel at 7:00 p.m. SAAC, the Wyoming Valley AIDS Council, the Red Cross and Planned Parenthood are also sponsoring an information fair on December 1, in the Stark Learning Center lobby. Toe vigil will include a prayer service in memory of both those who have died from the disease and for those currently living with the disease. Toe council chose this year' s theme to be, "Be a Force for Change," with the hope to make people understand how AIDS and HIV affect them both whether it is ~irectly or indirectly. "I think it is important for people to be aware of the impact the AIDS crisis is making on the lives of many people." -Pia Chatterjee, president, SAAC Hopefully, worldwide implementation of the theme will promote prevention of transmission among young adults. Toe message is being directed at young adults and teenagers because the inajority of diagnoses, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health (NEPA), are between the ages of 20 and 39. It is estimated that for every one person with AIDS, another five people have HIV, although 85 percent of them do not know it. World AIDS Day is an endeavor to unite communities across the nation. Toe White House participates in the day by dimming its lights from 7:45 p.m. to 8 p.m. By December 3, 1997, . 641,086 people in the United States had been reported with AIDS and roughly 385,000 of these people have already died. In Northeastern Pennsylvania, 469 people have been diagnosed with the disease. Pia Chatterjee, sophomore, bio/chemistry, pre-medicine major and the president, SAAC, said, "I think it is important for people to be aware of the impact the AIDS crisis is making on the lives of many people. The AIDS vigil is a good way to share in the experience on World AIDS Day. . "However, hopefully the information and understanding you learn_on thht day will also impact your actions in the future." WORLD AIDS DAY DECEMBER 1, 1998 �Page2 News 'ii I. In the nation now ... WASHING TON, D.C. (AP)--The next Speaker of the House, Bob Livingston, said the Republicans are going to deliver "good, clean, honest efficient government." Republicans have endorsed Livingston to replace Newt Gingrich in the new Congress. ' In an upset, Oklahoma Congressman, J.C. Watts, the only black Republican in the House, has been elected chairman of the Republican Conference, the fourth ranking leadership post. Dick Anney has been given a new lease on the number two leadership post, Majority Leader and, his fellow Texan, Tom Delay gets another turn in the number three slot,"Majority Whip. WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP)--A white house lawyer will grill independent counsel Kenneth Starr at a House Judiciary Committee Impeachment hearing tomorrow. Clinton officials said the ground rules for the questioning are µnfair. The Republicans are limiting the White House questioning to 30 minutes. Chairman Henry Hyde said the White House lawyer cannot ask Starr about various controversies surrounding his investigation such as a judge's inquiry into whether prosecutors leaked Grand Jury material. However, Hyde said he'll be lenient on the time limit. He said the White House is not being mistreated. HAMPTON, VA (AP)-The women's basketball coach at Hampton University said she was falsely accused and humiliated. Police arrested Patricia Bibbs for an alleged con game while she was in Lubbock, Texas, where her team was supposed to play Texas Tech last Monday. Her husband and an assistant were also arrested Monday. This occurred after a woman claimed they had tried to con her out of cash in a parking lot of a Wal-Mart At a news conference yesterday, Bibbs and the others said they believe race played a role· in the arrests. They are all black and they denied any involvment in a scam. Bibbs said she was handcuffed and that her rights were not read to her. Authorities are still deciding whether to file charges. The police chief in Lubbock said the circumstances of the arrest will be investigated. He said police will try to find out if it was a case of mistaken identity, but that the victim said "without a doubt" that the three were the ones involved. RACINE, WI (AP)--Three teenage boys will remain in custody on charges they plotted to shoot up their Wisconsin high school. The three are ·charged with conspiracy to commit murder at Burlington High School. They appeared in juvenile court yesterday, but prosecutors want the case moved to adult court. Police say they thwarted the planned Monday killing rampage Sunday night when an informant told them of it. Authorities say two other boys who backed out of the plan could still face charges. WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP)--lt's been nearly 35 years since President Kennedy was killed and nearly three-quarters of Americans say it was a conspiracy. That's according to a new public opinion survey by the History Channel and the market research firm Roper Starch. They telephoned more than 1,000 adults nationwide. In all, 73 percent said conspirators probably or definitely carried out the assassination on November 22, 1963, in Dallas. On other questions, 18 percent chose Kennedy as the greatest president of the 20th century. That's more than any other president. Franklin l{oosevelt was second, followed by Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton. At the same time, 82 percent said it's probably or definitely true that Kennedy was unfaithful to his wife while he was president _ _ • Opportunity to give bac "th! tly og Rite SLC nts By LINDSAY KRAVITS Beacon Staff Writer With Christmas right around the corner, many people are eager to help those who are less fortunate. For any interested faculty member or-student, there is a way to give back right here at Wilkes. The Giving Tree, an annual event at Wilkes, is organized by Mary Hession, director, campus interfaith and volunteer servi~s. The Giving Tree contains approximately 120 ornaments. Each ornament has an age written on it and is designated for either a boy or a girl. Students or faculty members can remove an ornament of their choice and then buy appropriate present for that child. Students and faculty members then wrap the present and place it under the tree, with the ornament attached. The presents are given to children, up to age 12, who live in the Wilkes-Barre area. Each day volunteers, from the office of volunteer services, collect the presents and deliver them todle Boulevard Town Homes, in Wilkes-Barre. The tree is scheduled to go up on Monday, November 23, in the Stark Leaming Center lobby. It will remain up-until December 11 and everyone is encouraged to participate. ~ "This is a great activity we do every year and every one of the ornaments go," said Hession. Students feel this is a worthwhile project. "The Giving Tree is such a good thing to participate in. This gives underprivileged kids the chance to have a great Christmas," said Jill Henry. - "The kids get so excited. 'J'he looks on their faces are irreplaceable. It is good that Wilkes can be involved in such a worthwhile community project," said Sarah Kraus, former participant in The Giving Anyone who can is encouraged to participate in The Giving Tree project. Together students and t can help the community to make the holidays more enjoyable for area children. "We should try and do more year round to help these families," said Henry. For more information on The Giving Tree or other community service activities contact Hession at 5904. an Culinary talents benefit United \V: WILKES-BARRE Wilkes University faculty, staff and students recently displayed their ctilinary talents for "Taste of Wilkes VI," a campus fund-raiser, which benefits the United Way. "Taste of Wilkes" is an annual charity event in which volunteers donate and serve their favorite ethnic or family recipes for a luncheon in Runwurs, located in Photo courtesy Universi ty Relations the Arnaud C. Marts President Breiseth serves up a culinary treat. Sports and Conference donations to Center. Wyoming~ Members of the Wilkes year'·s event. United Way will aid co community purchased tickets for organizations such as !he The menu included: Dr. Jim the event which entitled them to Domestic Violence Sel'l'ici Harrington's "Vegetable Vegetable sample the many delicacies. Center, Family Service_ Soup," "Molded Shrimp" prepared Approximately 30 Wilkes Association and the Salv by Dr. Fred Sullivan, Dr. Matthew personnel participated in this Stein's "Philhellenest Salad," Dr. Anny. ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS!! is currently looking for writers to write about news related issues on campusfoc spring semester. If you are interested please call The Beacon.-office at Ext. 5903 or stop infoc general staff meeting on Tuesday at 11 :30 a.m. You can also e-:111ail us at: The Beacon beacon@wilkesl.wilkes.edu unsalv out of JJ shot. pt of a lot o y Swe eting sed Fe . "The �NEWS on, November 19, 1998 Page3 eventing campus crime . ed by Gerald dlief, Wilkes Security, informed students Hession. often a major ·na1 incidents. , Liquor Control ment Agency, students of how his die laws and penalties · to underage .Collins also discussed Photo courtesy University Relations Wilkes is working with members of the community and state to educate students about safety. a new program in which offenders receive alcohol education classes that substitute for fines or other penalties. Captain Patrick Rushton, Wilkes-Barre police, echoed the comments of Lakkis, but also stressed to students !ht need to be careful when under the influence of alcohol in effort to avoid becoming a victim. Billie.Jo Hack and Terry Novack from the Victims Resource Center (YRC) explained the services that the agency provides. They also told the students that if they ever become a victim of a crime, the YRC will help them recover. Cookus, Paul Adams, dean, student affairs and Darren Hack, director, residence life, talked about thej.r roles on the Wilkes campus in keeping classroom buildings and residence halls secure and keeping students safe. :ed umer Auto Feature: Time For A New Car? Not Explore A Few New Internal Engine Parts Instead? Er) Over the years, the components inside your engine---bearings, pistons, piston rings, co,111ecting rods, crankshaft, camshaft, valves, oil pump and timing parts-will wear out. As the engine logs more and more miles, the critical clearances between internal components will increase, reducing the engine's efficiency and, in all likelihood, power output. engine will eventually · Regardless of the cause of the of wear. Whether it's damage, your local engine repair ,000 hard-fought city specialist probably can bring new mG,000 or more highway life to your vehicle. Here are just a few of the interheat and other internal countered in today's nal engine components commonly will eventually take their replaced during remanufacturing: Bearings. Engine bearings, as key question, though, is that toll has rendered their name suggests, are designed e unsalvageable . And to absorb much of the reciprocatout of 10, it hasn't- , ing force within the engine. Pistons. These super-strong lDng shot. CDDcept of engine repair aluminum parts help transfer the s a lot of consumers," force of internal combustion from Ray Swetman, engine the top of the engine to the rketing manager for crankshaft. Gaskets. The head gasket based Federal-Mogul n. "The fact is, there's forms a critical seal between the lo automatically start cylinder head and block. This seal for a new vehicle when maintains compression within the ne displays signs of cylinders and helps retain oil and can probably get sev- coolant. Cylinder Head. The cylinder years of reliable serby having the engine head houses the valvetrain components. Modern heads are preured." f-lt's a noise no carumer wants to hearIlic thumping coming engine compartment. of the age of the vehi, a chance that one or 1engine components s donati Wyom· ay will aid ions such as Violence S unily Service :m and the S " •• Wings ~r recently held a crime · program in the · 's Rite Aid ·um, SLC 101, to gave an overview or service they allowed time for Flutter your cision parts manufactured from aluminum. In an overheating situation, the . head can crack or warp. Skilled machinists can straighten heads and, in many cases, repair cracking. They'll also replace damaged internal components such as rocker arms, valves, valve springs and the camshaft. Piston rings. Rings form the seal between the pistons and the engine block. As the piston moves upward, the rings prevent oil from migrating into the combustion chamber. During the downward stroke, the top ring maintains the compression-and power--created by combustion. The engine repair specialist rebuilding your engine probably will replace damaged components with aftermarket parts. These new parts are typically as reliable as the components originally installed in the engine; in many cases, in fact, they're produced by the same manufacturer. Most quality-conscious engine repair operations will offer a warranty on their work : FederalMogul, for example, offers a 100,000-mile limited warranty on all engines repaired using the company's Sealed Power Platinum Engine Kits. A new club has been formed on campus this year. Silver Wings is a national community . service based organization that was originally for the wives and families of those men in the United States Air Force. Now, Silver Wings is open to anyone who wishes to be involved in the club. The club currently has approximately 20 members. This year's officers are Katie Kulesa, president; Megan Stevens, vicepresident; Krystyna Lukaszewski, secretary; Jeannine Skae, treasurer; Greg Collins, development and Michael Figueirdo, activities coordinator. "I joined this club because I wanted to do something for the community. Until Silver Wings started, there really wasn't anything on campus that did those sorts of activities," said Jeannine Skae, sophomore. . Some community service activities the club has participated in are the Alzheimers Walk, the Blood Drive, the Halloween Party and the Bowl-for-Breath. Participation from club members for activities is high. Over 70 percent ofthe members took part in the Halloween Party and 49 percent took part in the Blood Drive. Sophomore Mike Figueirdo said, "I joined the club because it was a way to meet new people and explore different views on the community." Silver Wings is open to anyone who would like to join. Meetings are held·every other Wednesday in Slocum Hall. Those interested in joining should call the president, Katie Kulesa, at 408-5438 .. Police blotter... / Here are some incidents that occurred right here in Wilkes-Barre: • Between November 1-16, 1998, a theft occurred at 112 Hickory Street. An unknown person(s) removed a Zenith 54" projection television and a VCR from the location. The stolen value was $2788. • Between November 12-13, 1998, a theft occurred on South Main and South Streets. An unknown person(s) removed a MK Wet Saw tile cutting machine. The stolen value was $1000. • Between November 15-16, 1998, between 7:00 p.m.-7:00 a:m ., a theft occurred on 285 Scott Street. An unknown person(s) removed a love seat from the victim's porch. The stolen value was $500. • Between November 16-17, 1998, between 11:00 p.m.- 5:00 a.m., criminal mischief occurred at 95 Madison Street. An unknown person(s) smashed the driver's door window on the victim's 1989 Chevrolet Camaro. • Between November 16-17, 1998, between 7:45 p.m.-9:50 a.m., criminal mischief occurred at 229 South Main Street. An unknown person(s) damaged the following vehicles: -1993 Thunderbird: broken antel!na -1997 Hyundai Sonata: broken turn signal and antenna -1995 Plymouth Neon: dented fender and broken antenna Check out our website . !!"'Ahttp://wiJkesl.wilkes.edu!-beaconlindex.html ' l! I' -I �• Page4 • on- I can't be "under the table and dreaming" with Matthew Sowcik I would like to start this week's article by apologizing to The Beacon and to all the individuals who read my article, for not writing last week. I was on sick leave for a week, but now I'm back and better than ever. Well maybe that is pushing it, but I am doing much better. I thought long and hard about what to write this week in my article and only one thing kept going through my head. Why don't I write about Thanksgiving? Well I decided to do something different this week. I decided instead of writing about Thanksgiving, I would write about giving thanks to the people, and things, that all of us are thankful for. The Beacon, November 19, I The Forgotten Holiday Did you say "thank you" today1 An editorial With Thanksgiving right around the comer, the holiday seasonis coming upon us quickly. Thanksgiving, the last Thursday of every November, is set aside for all of us to "give thanks" for what we are ' fortunate enough to have. After thinking long and hard about this isSII: my opinion is that Thanksgiving has gotten away more and more from 1st-I am thankful for the six out of 50 computers that actually work in the basement of COB. (Now I just have to get to its intended purpose. , use one of them). When was the last time you thanked your parents for raising yoo1 2nd- I'd like to thank the idiot who broke the sundial for the 5th time. Boy that was a good idea! When was the last time you thanked them for loving you unconditioo3rd- I'd like to thank the residents arthe "crack deli" for not throwing rocks at my house in the last two weeks. ally? When was the last time you thanked that special someone in yCJJ 4th- I'd like to thank the higher beings who decided to put "Get Lucky in the Woods" on Friday the 13th. 5th- I'd like to thank the higher beings who made it possible for grass to grow on the greenway. I'd also like to thank life for their understanding? If I were to guess, I'm sure it's been too Wilkes for letting us rip it apart during Winter Weekend, so it goes back to the "brownway." long. 6th- I'd like to thank every teacher who decided to fit just one more test and paper in before break. Thanksgiving originated as a yearly celebration held by the Pi! · 7th- I'd like to thank the city of Wilkes-Barre, for proving to us that graduating college in -four years is a key factor in They wanted to set aside a day to "give thanks" to God for all that they order to get the hell out of this city. had. They had survived many long hard winters. They had traveledlOI 8th- I'd like to thank the ONE construction worker who consistently works on the Student Union Building, so it is done distant land after leaving one that was so familiar to them. Their ob~ by May. 9th- I'd like to thank Wilkes for turning me into 007 so that I can break into the computer Jabs by using the newest live was to_"give thanks" to their family and friends for their supJXXI innovative security. Swipe the card. WOW, what's next a retinal scan? they needed to survive. 10th- Finally, thanks to the library for having books as far back as 1717, unfortunately they have nothing published this Have you ever thought about what it would be like to have no in century. your life who loved you or supported you as your family and friend! I guess maybe I was a little sarcastic this week, but all in good fun. If you can't learn to laugh at yourself, whom Have you ever imagined being all alone? That is one of the biggest! can you laugh at? Well most importantly have a great Thanksgiving and remember there are many, many things to in life--to live, or die, alone. be thankful for especially the fact that there are only three weeks of school left! Thanksgiving is an opportunity for you to thank all your friend! family for just being there. After discussing what Thanksgiving should be let's be honest · ourselves and say what Thanksgiving has become. This specialholi Letters to the editor guidelines: has become a vacation day for students and professionals. It has oo Letters sfwuld include your name and phone number. They should be no longer a day to "pig out" and try to watch all the football games that is ph · than 250 words and must be signed in order to be printed. Letters will be cally possible. What happened to family? What happened to devo · printed in the order they are received and must be submitted by 10:00 a.m. on the Tuesday prior to publication. Letters can be sent via electronic mail, some part of your day to help those who are less fortunate than y intercampus mail or dropped off at The Beacon office. What happened to just saying "thank you"? So much in our world is wrong, isn't it time we get back to b · and thank those who are near and dear to us? Isn't it time to thank person you consider responsible for your health and well-being? Isn time to stop being so selfish? Letters to the editor can be submitted at The Beacon office, second So, this Thanksgiving holiday, take a moment to thank every floor Hollenback Hall, via e-mail at: your life that you don't take the time to thank on a regular basis. November 26, take the time to "give thanks" because the one day beacon@wilkesl. wilkes~edu. do so shouldn't be forgotten like all the other days of the year. youprevi1 Letters to the Editor Your opinion belongs here! or sent c/o The Beacon Box 111, Wilkes University, S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre Pa., 18766 Each week a member of The Beacon editorial staff writes an editorial representing the opinion of the editorial.board. It is not meant to reflect opinions of the University as a whole. The Beacon . Box 111, Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18766 (717)-408-5903 or 408-2962 Fax (717)-408-5902 E-mail: beaton@wilkesl.wilkes.edu IT'S PARTY TIME Jamaica and Mexico from $399- Florida from $99. On-campus reps needed! 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If available attach no more than two tear sheets to this form. �Page6 ~rt/lJ@@m!J@ @)(! · llw@wrJ~ Thursday, November 19 • Inter-Residence Hall Council, SUB basement, 11 :00 a.m. • Programming Board Meeting, COB 106, 11:30 a.m. • Weight Management Group Meeting, Health Services waiting room, 12:00 p.m. • Student AIDS Awareness Committee Meeting, COB 209, 12:00p.m. • Intramural Aerobics , Wrestling Room, 12:10 p.m. • Freshman Registration: S-Z, 1:00 p.m.- 4:30 p.m. Do you know this man? If Y<?U recognize this baby wish him a Happy 50th Birthday on Friday, November 20! Thanks to you. all sorts of everyday products are Ia being made from the paper. plastic. m etal and glass t you've b een recycling. I But to keep recycling ke?V. k fc ye oci, S1 working to help protect the e Friday, November 20 • Intramural Aerobics, Wrestling Room, 12: 10 p.m. • "H.M.S. 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Wednesday, November 25 Nursing Student Organization Presents: Thusday, November 26 • Thanksgiving four 1 So look for products madt Ip p~ Saturday, November 28 • Share Food Co-op, St Mary's, 8:30 a.m. Sunday, November 29 Monday, November 30 • Classes resmre, 8:00 a.m. • Intramural Aerobics , Wrestling Room, 12:10 p.m. Tuesday, December 1 •AIDS Vigil • Twinge Concert, CPA • Off-Campus Council Meeting, SUB Basement, 11 :00 a.m. • Commuter Council Meeting, SUB Basement, 11 :45 p.m. • Intramural Aerobics, Wrestling Room, 12:10 p.m. • Circle K Meeting, Alumni House, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 2 • Intramural Aerobics, Wrestling Room, 12: 10 p.m. • Nursing Student Organization, guest speaker, COB 106, 4:30 p.m. NO GIMMICKS EXTRA 'INCOME NOWI ENVELOPE STUFFING - $600 . $800 every week Free Details: SASE to International Inc. 1375 Coney laland Ave. Brooklyn, New York 11230 y Cl king the world to all of us. !add A guest speaker from the Victim's Resource Center Friday, November 27 Defense Fund. 2S7 Park Ave. When: Wednesday, December 2, 4:30 p.m. Where: COB 106 Why: To talk about victimization, services available and helping those in crisis. 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Well, it's time lhe pack for a day, or .Every year The Cancer Society sponsors American Smokeout to 1111okers to quit. day is designed to give ~portunity to stop. · ·on people have made sometime in their life to · and millions of them Ille help of The American · and The Great uL It is now in its ping to get quit. Red Cross offers tSA 9Jit Even if an individual l ofus. ating for years on end, always help in delaying diseases. wide assumption that is the only cancer . with smoking. Other cancer of the mouth, (larynx), bladder, kidney; al cervix. · galso leads to respitory as emphysema, chronic bronchitis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Smokers have twice the risk of having a heart attack as nonsmokers. Smokers also have a high risk of peripheral vascular disease, which is a narrowing of the blood vessels that carry blood to the leg and arm muscles. The American Cancer Society specifies that there are unique risks for females. Those on "the pill'' are at high risk for heart attacks, stroke and blood clots in the legs. Pregnant women are more likely to miscarry and to have children with low birth weight. Another reason to quit is.the increasing cost of the habit. To fmd out how much money is spent on cigarettes multiply the number of packs smoked per day by the cost of each pack. Then multiply that by 365 days a year, then multiply that by the number of years an individual has been smoking. Just think of what that money could have been spent on. If that person plans on continuing to smoke, multiply the final number by ten and see how much money they could save by quitting nQw. A third reason is social acceptance. It is becoming increasingly less acceptable to smoke. Most workplaces, employers and landlords have some type of smoking restrictions. Public buildings, concerts and even sporting events are largely becoming smoke free. Finally, an individual should consider quitting because of other peoples health. Studies have shown passive smoke or second hand smoke can cause lung cancer in healthy non-smokers. In addition to low birth weight, second hand smoke is also associated with Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Children who grow up in a household with smokers are more susceptible to ear infections, colds, bronchitis and many other respitory problems. Smoking may cause eye irritations, headaches, nausea and dizziness. Also.children growing up in a household where people are smoking are more likely to grow up and become smokers. Most parents who smoke do not want their children to smoke. But because the children's role models smoke, they are more likely to become smokers themselves. So whether you go cold turkey or you walk down to the drug store and pick up some Nicorrette, it's time to get your act together and quit. The education and the means are out there, no more excuses. It's time. -:~ople who qt1jts,:nol,dng live)onger than those who contii\ue to smoke • after 15 years off cigarettes, the'risk of death reaches nearly: the level of non-smokers • quitting smoking decreases your riskpf lung cancer, heart'. gisease'and ·respitory illness • ex~smokers h~ie fewer health complaints, \Jetter selfreported health stat:us and retluced rates of bronchitis and pneumonia · • wome~ w3:10 stop smoking,before becQming pregn~t or during the first trimester of pregnancy reduce their risk of haviQg•a low birth weight baby and reduce their risk of having a miscarri?,ge. • there ar~ many"ways to help an individual quit on the •market O ,.. "''I ~~.,.,~, "''.I,. -~~- ....~... ...":. -· .....::.\.r.w .. , ....-:::..:I.. ......':'.., . .. .... ........ - ,.. •• .... •.. . -...,.,,.. ,c, .... . .... ,# ... ._,. ...... - -- ~'!r.":,"':; . . . ,. ..... :.,I - ... . . . . -· . . ..... .. ........ OF HEALTH . Diabetes Researchers: Lower Blood Glucose To Improve Health (NAPS)-For the 16 million Americans witq diabetes, high blood glucose (sugar) levels can pose serious health threats like blindness, heart disease, kidney failure, stroke and 'foot ulcers that lead to amputations. There is encouraging news, however, for people with diabetes . A new study from Oxford University in England shows that lowering Information by: The American Cancer Society blood glucose levels to as close to normal as possible, and lowering blood pressure if it's high, can delay or even prevent these devastating complications. The American When the war ended Kluger Diabetes Association recommends became an importer of construction that people with diabetes work machinery while establishing with a .tearrt·of health care profesresidence in Rome. lfu was sionals to establish a treatment · instrumental in the reconstruction of plan that suits their needs. In addition, people with diathe then war demolished Europe. betes can keep in mind the followAfter a 27-year period, Kluger reunited with Wotyla (Pope Joh1_1 Paul ing tips: • Try to lose a few pounds if II) in 1965. Wytola, at this time, was you're overweight. the Archbishop of Krakow and still • Work with a registered dietitian to develop a meal plan that's working his way to becoming Pope. · Later, when Wotyla received the right for you. Eat a wide variety of foods each day. Choose foods that position of Pope, Kluger became an are high in fiber, such as fruits, instrumental figure in helping to mend vegetables, grains and beans. years of unrest between those of • Pick your favorite way to exercise and do it three to four Roman Catholic and Jewish faiths. times a week. Check with your Kluger is a well-respected doctor before beginning any exerindividual and speaker in the Jewish cise program. community. Wotyla and Kluger are_ • Brush your teeth twice a day, archetypal figures for this feat, · floss daily and see your dentist twice a year. because they maintained a strong • Keep your blood pressure in friendship even thought they have control and lower your blood tremendously different religious cholesterol if it is over 200mg/dl. backgrounds. • Don't smoke. It is amazing that these two _ • See your eye care specialist figures who are so revered today, grew annually for a dilated eye exam. • Check your feet daily for up in the same small Polish town and cuts, bruises or blisters. See· your although their personal friendship health care professional for any could unite individuals of such problem, no matter how small. diff~rent beliefs. • Monitor your blood glucose uger speaks... Wilkes listens wonderful memories of their childhood. They both began their divine efforts in the early stages of their lives. By becoming close friends they displayed how members of two distinctly different religions and iversity presented backgrounds can still be peaceful and an honorary civil with one another. of humane letters. The two were separated with the was presented to onset of the Nazi German invasion of use of his life long Poland early in World War II. Kluger mplishments in enlisted with the Polish second Corps · g the Jewish and and fought with the British eigth nities together. Army in North Africa. exander Kulik, Klugeralso saw combat in the q.,Bishop Battle of Monte Cassino. He was everend Virginia awarded the "Cross of the gene Roth '57 Courageous" three times and the ocal religious "Silver Cross of Merit with Swords" ilkes University, for his wartime accomplishments. r. Kluger was only one of three speech by Kluger, Jews to graduate from the Polish presented the Artillery Officers School in Kara-su, ger. Monsignor Russia, as a Flrst Lieutenant of wan closed the Artillery. aligh~ humorous He then graduated from the University of Turin after having is a follower of the attended Nottingham Technical and aboyhood friend of College in England as an engineering better known as Pope major. [ They have many So D!an~ reasons to quit... NOV[MB[R *AMERICAN* DIABETES MONTH °' Er) Managing your diabetes can help prevent devastating compllcat lo n s. Call the American Diabetes Association at 1-800DIABETES or visit www.d/a betes.org for more Information. levels using a blood glucose meter. Your daily readings can help you and your health care team make the right treatment choices and keep your blood sugar under control. The American Diabetes Association has designated November as American Diabetes Month to help teach people with diabetes how to manage their diabetes. Foot and eye screenings are held throughout the country and materials are just a phone call away. Call the American Diabetes Association at 1-800-DIABETES for a free broehure, Diabetes: What to Know-Head to Toe or for a free monofilament to help you check your feet. Information is also available on the Association's web site at www.diabetes.org. American Diabetes Month materials are made possible by educational grants from Abbott Laboratories Inc., makers of Precision Q•I•D, Ensure and Glucema. American Diabetes Month partners include the National Eye Institute and the National Institute of diabetes and Digestive and ~idney Diseases of the National Institutes of Health. J ·, �Page8 Li£eStyles Around CamJJU_ Roving Reporter with Derek Bleiler What is your ideal job? •May20) socializing amutualagn •June2J) .th lately. T~ July22) : J)Ortant ' fordoini ust22) 1l etoreme ptemhe Greg Riley Carla StoetDer- "Anything that makes money." "News anchor lady." Nancy Stover" Any job in the big city. " prostitute - good money." WCLH-FM Spotlight: Zebrahead WILKES-BARRE-- WCLH-FM would like to introduce the artist pick of the week, Zebrahead. Coming to us straight out of Orange County, CA, Zebrahead is made up of five guys determined to take the nation by stotm with their Columbia Records debut, "Waste ofMind. " Prior to Zebrahead, the members of the band previously belonged to different local Orange County bands. All it took was a few jam sessions together and these guys knew they were destined for something great. "Waste of Mind" was released in early 1998 and was produced by Howard Benson, who previously worked with such bands as Sepultura and Motorhead. This album has a unique sound that combines punk-edged rock with hip-hop. It has solid melodies and the quality of the instrumentals is tight. This album is a definite to all those who love up-beat, happy music that makes you want to party. Singer Justin "Goldtoof' Mauriello in conjunction with rapper Ali Tabatabaee create a sound that is bound to appeal to a wide array of music lovers. Zebrahead feels that their band possesses qualities that set it apart from the rest. All five members bring different influences to the band that helps add diversity to the music they produce. In addition, the band is especially proud of the positive message their lyrics carry. "We try to have a positive outlook on life," said Tabatabaee. "I notice that a lot of the music that's out there focuses on the negative, and that' s one of the things about Zebrahead that I like. It's OK to be happy, and to look at the positive side," said Ali Tabatabaee, rapper, Zebrahead. Tune in to 90.7 FM, WCLH everyday to hear cuts from Zebrahead's "Was~ of Mind." WCLH-FM is the only place to hear new bands like Zebrahead make their debut. thenaeum and the Goo Goo Dolls perform at M By ANGIE CARDOSO Special to the Beacon On Saturday, November 7, the Wilkes University Programming Board sponsored a concert held at the Marts Center. The concert was opened by Athenaeum, a band from North Carolina. The Goo Goo Dolls, the main act, followed them with their hit songs Iris, Name, Slide and many more. Athenaeum started out as a small band that was made up of a group of friends. They learned each other's styles and kept working together. · "It takes a lot of practice and patience to m ake it work. But soon it will start to fit together and become very rewarding," the lead singer said John Rzeznik. As a piece of advice to those looking into singing as a career, drummer, Mike Malinim said, "If you believe in yourself and are persistent, then it can happen." After Athenaeum, there was a small break before The Goo Goo Dolls began their act. At this time, the crowd became really excited and got into the concert. 'The concert was very good. I had a great time. The Goo Goo dolls are a great band," said freshman, Alyce Toolan After a few songs Rzeznik began talking directly to the audience. It gave the concert a feeling like it was in your own backyard. The crowd soon began to sing along with the various songs being played and many began to jump and dance to the songs. As they played Name, the singers began to bring the crowd into the music. They took an audience member to the stage and had her sing the lyrics with them. Freshman Stephanie Troutman enjoyed herself at the concert. "I thought the concert was awesome. The lead singer was really hot," said, Trooutman. Near the end of the concert, people started to body surf. It was a great concert that deeply moved many. Some people were bys and awed by the fact that they see The Goo Goo Dolls in For Jason Antunovich, sophomore, it was the first in his life, "I am a fan of the Goo Dolls and I' ID glad I got to set in concert. This is aconcert will never forget," said Ant ***ACT NOW! RES YOUR SPOT FOR SPRING BREAK1 PACKAGES TO SO PADRE (FREE M KEYWEST, CANC JAMAICA, BAHA PANAMACITY. R DISCOUNT F 800-838-8203/ ive the tforgo 3- Octoh workloa tart slack -Novel orimpu n. er22-l Yresponsib y. er 22-Jc. have been ore than wt 20- Fehr will be as} before you wes you a for meeting · ·April19) T uld leave yo1 concentrati OU WWW.-..a::.a.:J•UnJIJJ.\J\Jft~ . Interested in becoming a DJ... The Beacon is now on the web. Check us out next time you're surfing at: call Bethany Ext. 5907 htq,://wilkes 1. wilkes.edu/~beacon e intereste section, bl office on meetings ev1 ffice at Ext. 59( and will be coru Earr �;BRE GES (FRE EST, CA,B iAC :,eacon on.November 19, 1998 s Page9 les Entertainment Aligning the p_lanets with Madallle Zelda <A,ril 20 • May 20) Laying low is your best bet this week. You iel like socializing due to a miscommunication with a loved one. to amutual agreement and things will work out by the begina week. ()lay 21 • June 21) Set the record straight with someone you have · gwith lately. Try to think before you act and things will work Uue 22 •July 22) S~ve to get your life in order and organized. apecially important where work matters are concerned. You will If later for doing so. 22-August22) This week you will come in contact with an old nte the time to remember the old times. It may lift your spirits. t 23- September 22) You have been so busy lately that loved neglected. Give them the attention they are looking for to reassure you have not forgotten about them. er 23 - October 23) Your hard work is starting to pay off. that your workload now is slightly lighter due to your hard work . Don't start slacking off now. Keep up the good work. (October 24 • November 21) This is a good day for taking financial oo awhim or impulse, but remember to not let yourself get caught speculation. (November 22 • December 21) This week you find yourself too many responsibilities. Prioritize and delegate. Things will ease eventually. (December 22 - January 19) Open up lines of communication you have been fighting with. You will find that talking civilly lish more than what has been accomplished in the past. (January 20 - February 18) This week, fresh challenges will you. You will be asked to tackle some new responsibilities. Just Ill think before you agree, you don' t want to take on more than mile. ',bruary 19 - March 20) Friends are likely to be good to you this 1111eone owes you a favor this is the best time to collect on it. This key time for meeting new people. h21-April 19) This is one of those weeks where you wished Id would leave you alone. However, disruption at work could with your concentration. Stay focused on what is important. Critic's Corner having a problem lately with being very irresponsible, which is not like me at all. It's little things I am having a problem with like forgetting to do assignments, forgetting to be places I am supposed to be at certain times or leaving my purse in restaurants. These may seem like little things I am forgetting, but it's becoming a regular thing and it is starting to affect my school work. I don't know why I am doing this orwhat is causing it. I have been a very responsible person all of my life and now I am forgetting the smallest of things. It's been happening for the last half of this semester and my grades are starting to show it. I'm not tryingto do it all, I am trying to do my best. I just can't keep up with all the work I have to do. Another thing I have noticed over the past couple of months is that my pets have been dying. I had three fish about a month ago and now they are all dead. Does this mean I am irresponsible too? I feel like I can' t get anything done ... What can I do? Clueless Dear Clueless, Could I suggest a date planner? It sounds like your head is not exactly screwed on all the way this semester. Writing things down may be what you need to do to get yourself back on track with school and your life in general. Getting a plan~er allows you to write down what you need to do days, even weeks, in advance. Everyday you should check the planner to see what you have for that day, week and upcoming weeks, so you can get a head start on things that are important. In high school it was easy to keep track of all your assignments. Your teachers would remind you • all the time and obviously there were not that many. Now that you have come to college you are expected to do things on your own. Professors give you a syllabus in the beginning of the semester and you are expected to follow it on your own. If you are lucky you'll get a reminder that a paper is due the next time that class meets. Now, about the pet thing, if you had forgotten to feed them, or something, that might be due to you lack of responsibility, lately. You also have to realize that all things die and that doesn't necessarily mean you killed it because of your irresponsibility. So run out to Wal-Mart right now and get yourself organized. Good Luck! Peace, Ani **send questions to inner_p.eace@hotmail.com** (?(;10®~l? SLC 101 7:30 p.m. #1 Spring Break Specials! Book Early &Receive a Free Meal plan!!! 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The Beacon, November 19, 1998 Star athletes shine on campus for Colone By MATT REITNOUR · Beacon Staff Writer On Wednesday, the Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) named their 1998 All-Star teams for all six fall sports in both the Freedom and Commonwealth Leagues. Wilkes athletes made some real noise as 22 Colonels are listed among the league's finest. After a 5-4 season, the football team was given serious honors with four players named to the First Team Offense. Junior running back Mike Hankins was named to the first team for the third straight year. Hankins, last year's Freedom League Most Valuable Player was held to just 867 yards rushing. His yards receiving and kick returns helped him to 1394 total offensive yards. Sophomore tight end Ryan James caught five touchdowns and was third on the squad in receiving yards with 514 total yards. James caught 30 balls for a 15.5 yard average. His fellow receiver, · freshman Brian Miller led the Colonels with 45 catches and six touchdown scores. The freshman from Newark, Delaware-was also named Rookie of the Year by league coaches. Senior co-captain Dave Kish . was also honored on the First Team Rine broke school records with 20 touchdown passes and the school's record for total offense with 2,291 yards. The new pass offense this year got Wilkes junior, Jason Phillips to the Second Team with his 33 catches and three touchdowns. Phillips also had 101 punt return yards. .. eacon 1 e oto Freshman Senior Goalkeeper Pam Truszowski was named Matt Diltz was 19 t9 the Middle Atlantic Conference Freedom for 24 in point League Second Team for her efforts in the cage. after attempts and was named to the Second Team as at offensive line. The 6'2", 266 well. Diltz also nailed a 37 yard pound tackle started for three and a field goal in the 44-0 win over half seasons and during three of Lebanon Valley. those campaigns Kish anchored the The "Dog Pound," as the offensive line, which helped Colonel defense was known this season, was also given their produce the MAC's best running game three of the last four years. recognition as four Wilkes Senior quarterback Neil Rine defenders were also named to the ' was named to the Second Team First Team Defense. Offense after finishing the season Co-captain Chris "Stump" with 2,469 yartls passing. Rine was Shannon was named to the first ranked 21 in the nation in pass team linebacker spot along with efficiency with his 147.40 rating. juni~r linebacker Tony DaRe. Shannon led the team with 82 tackles, 59 solos. DaRe was third on the squad with 67 stops, while sophomore safety Mark Hendry also received honors for his play. His 75 tackles were second on the defensive sheet and his four interceptions helped Wilkes 1ead the MAC in interceptions. Junior lineman Brandon Carlin rounded out the First Team nominations on the defensive line. The 6'2", 272 pound Carlin had 19 tackles and his first career interception against King' s. Carlin's line mate Brian Bader was named to the Second Team with his five sacks. Rob Rolland and Dave Reinert were named First Team for the Freedom League's All-Star Soccer squad after finishing the year with an 11-8 record. Rolland, a senior from Kingston, Pennsylvania, finished his Colonel career with 10 goals and six assists this season. Reinert, a junior, hit twine four times with eight helpers for a total of 16 points. A pair of Wilkes seniors made the Second Team as Scott Kowalski and Tim Seymour were honored for their play. Seymour scored three goals while adding six assists. Kowalski scored one goal this season and three for his career. After a record breaking season Women's Soccer at mid-fie End well, New York native her storied career in blue and with 109 total points and ei this season. Despite having 11 goals assists in just 15 games so Donna Rothrock did not First Team. Rothrock was the Second Team along wilb teammate Kim Vance, who transfered to Wilkes aftera Pennsylvania. After a trip to the MAC season again this season, Lisa Werkheiser ends her Lady career with a First Teamfi Hockey honor. Werkheiser had a team seven goals and finished her with 24 goals and 54 tolal · Joining Werkheiser on the Team is Suzanne Fisher, aj from Shavertown, Pennsyl Seniors Sarah Reedand Truszkowski played a high 1,308 minutes and bah goals against average. Truszowski had four 18 games. Reed registered while starting all 18 games. Are You Interested In Saving Millions of .Lives? So are w IBPI 41 S. Main St. W-B In the Midtown Village (Next To The Gallery Of Sound) WA y Singh tch of tti ampions1 .s. d 2 in non Tu beatM n winn oup. 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Add another offensive lineman to the injured reserve list: Kareem McKenzie. He joins Ryan Fagan: Y0RK--Negotiators for PHILADELPHIA--Something both of them with ankle problems. · naJ Basketball Associa- special was bound to happen when The timing really couldn't be (NBA) and the players union the Kansas Jayhawks~ a basketball worse. Penn State' s patched-up to the bargaining table on superpower from America's backfield and improved offensive . It'll be the first face-toheartland, jogged onto the court in line faces the nation's number two the Palestra in their first game at the historic Philadelphia gym since Wilt rushing defense in Madison. Penn Chamberlain played for Kansas. But State is hoping to win it's first road game against a top 25 team in two the number eight Jayhawks needed years. some clutch shooting by freshman Jeff Boschee and a couple of their vintage defensive stops in .the closing minutes to escape with a 61, HAWAII--Tiger Woods 56 victory over The University of Vijay Singh yesterday in NEW YORK--Atlanta starter Tom Pennsylvania, Tuesday night. lille match of the Grand Slam Glavine edged out San Diego Championship. Woods reliever Trevor Hoffman to win the U.S. Open champ Lee National League's Cy Young 3 and 2 in match play A ward. Hoffman finished second tition on Tuesday. despite picking up two more first Singh beat Masters and PITTSBURGH--Rod Brind' Amour place votes than Glavine in the Open winner Mark closest balloting for the award in 11 scored one goal in the third period two up. Woods earned years. and set up another as the Philadelmtb berth in this select phia Ayers beat the Penguins 4-1 by having the best comTuesday night in Pittsburgh. record in all four matches. Pittsburgh skates at Tampa Bay .tonight, while Philadelphia is idle CINCINNATI, OfilO--Neil Friday when the Ayers visit O'Donnell's career has had it's ups Carolina. and downs. The latest is down. He's been replaced as Cincinnati's starting quarterback by Paul Justin. ·ty of Minnesota star O'Donnell started the Bengals first ck Cory Sauter was ten games. by the Arizona Cardinals. Justin moves up from number STATE COLLEGE, PENNSYL• won't say why Sauter three on the depth chart. He led the V ANIA--Injuries continue to afflict missed from it's practice Bengals' offense to its only number 16 Penn State. The Nittany But The Arizona Republic touchdown in the last two games Lions were already missing starting ii learned that Sauter O'Donnell signed with Cincintailback Cordell Mitchell with a ysold complimentary nati in the off-season as a free burner in one shoulder. Now they to Sunday's sold-out agent. He led the Pittsburgh Steelers expect to be without tailback Chris game for more than face to Super Bowl XXX:just three Eberly Saturday at number 13 seasons ago. Wisconsin. Eberly has an ankle r, Vijay meet Grand Slam Glavine garners second Cy Brind' Amour beats Pens in 3rd O'Donnell benche for third-stringer Sauter sells tickets, gets released are Jnd) until PSU banged up -and bruised .,• . ', ' . ·~~ '• : '' .. , ,}: ' .. :. Jll~o~ s·. ~n' tday! womeh's,h/ games and .·$ .away doubl .he~ders .wilf . , 1 )Sroadcastes '.·our list pfeasu . " • I \ • I ,. I \ "' 1 " " • lo ~ ' ' with SCOTT VEITH Who is Davidson and why are they playing against Duke? More importantly, why is Duke, the number one team in the nation, only beating Davidson by 10 points with five minutes left in the second half? College basketball has one of the craziest scheduling. rituals in all of sports. At the beginning of each season, college teams play teams that don't even belong in the same gymnasium and they beat them by 40 or 50 points . , Who does this excite? Why are teams like Oakland University of Michigan, Stetson University and Texas-Pan American University playing against college teams like Michigan State, Clemson and Louisiana State? I know that Davidson and Duke were once Southern Conference rivals, but the Southern Conference no longer exists. The Dukies have moved on to bigger and better things. They should stay there. • Oakland has just gone under a huge transformation where they moved from Division II to Division I and changed their nickname from the Cavaliers to the Golden Grizzlies. Why on earth does that give them the right to play Michigan State, the fifth-ranked team in the nation? These games are embarrassing. I don't know of anyone who actually watches these games. Most people would much rather see two mediocre teams or two poor teams that will play a close game rather than a marque name team play St. Mary's School for the Blind or Philadelphia College of Textiles and Sciences. Why don't these teams schedule more pre-season scrimmages if they are not comfortable playing against the nations toughest opponents? If their motive is to protect their record to get to the NCAA tournament, they are missing the boat. Criteria for making the "Big Dance" includes strength of schedule against Division I opponents. Most pollsters completely overlook victories over small schools or Division II schools. Some even downplay a team's credibility if their schedule is loaded with poor teams. At least these schools could schedule teams that actually play against good schools. I can't imagine that a win against Stetson would impress any pollsters. If these teams are looking for an easy victory, why don't they schedule an exhibition versus the finest of the women's college basketball teams. I would pay to see a match-up between the University of Connecticut woman's hoops team and the Michigan State men's squad. I know that the Spartans would run all over the Lady Huskies and Mateen Cleaves would throw more alley-oop's than he has in his lifetime, but the Lady Huskies are a fundamentally sound team. Cleaves and company would have to settle down llnd actually play fundamental basketball. This would be the biggest challenge they would have all season. Sonie of the finest women's college basketball players that have ever played the game are playing right now. Tennessee's Charnique Holdsclaw could very well be the best women's player ever and could compete with most of the men who play Division I. The argument could be made that the women are not athletic enough or big enough to play with the big men, but size does not matter. The finest center in men' s college hoops, Elton Brand of Duke, is only 6'8". Most women 's players are not quite that big, but most women's teams are far superior in the areas of outside shooting and fundamentals . In fact, some of the best men' s teams in the country have completely redefined the game of basketball. They have all but eliminated the chest pass and two-handed bounce passes. These can only be seen on a regular basis in the women' s game. As ridiculous as this all sounds, it is feasible. If not Division I men's teams, why don ' t women's teams entertain the idea of playing against smaller college men's teams? Obviously most women 's teams can not compete with the likes of Duke, Stanford and Tennessee, but these teams could probably play tough against teams like Stetson or even Division II and III teams. If men's teams play exhibition games versus teams like Athletes in Action and High Five America, why couldn't the women's teams play against Wilkes or Scranton's men's teams? Of course, this would all interfere with television rights, advertising and other money making ploys, so this whole idea {s preposterous. • The ideas expressed in this column are generated through everyday in~rac~o,n_ ~ifh lJear:qn reader~ and me,m bers of the Wilkes community. �Page 12 The Beacon, November 19, Sports Football drops finale to Lye Rine completes stellar career by setting season passing mar Mitch Marzo recovered the fumble. Five plays later, Lycoming Beacon Sports Editor quarterback'Jason Marraccini hit Wilkes had two first-half Tim Dumas with a 20-yard scoring turnovers and Lycoming College strike for their second score of the turned both of them into opening quarter. Schaffer added the extra point to give Lycoming a 14-0 touchdowns as the Warriors squeaked by Wilkes, 21-12. lead. Lycoming ended their regular Wilkes drove the ball down season 9-0 with the Middle Atlantic field to the Lycoming 17 in the Conference (MAC) title under their second quarter. However, they were belt. They were also Freedom · unable to put points on the.board as the Diltz field goal attempt of 33 League Champions. Wilkes slipped to 5-4 overall yards was blocked. and 3-1 in the Freedom League as Late in the second, the Colonels would get on the board. their season came to an end this past Saturday. Rine hit James for 11 yards and The first quarter will be one then hit Floyd Allen for 45 yards to that the Colonels will not soon place the ball at the Lycoming eight forget. On the first drive of the yard line. game, senior quarterback Neil Rine Rine then hit junio~ tailback was picked off by Lycoming' s Jesse Mike Hankins on a screen pass and ·the junior tailback took it into the Gambone at the Wilkes 34-yard line. endzone for six points. Diltz missed Gambone returned it to the 8the extra point leaving the Colonels yard line, where running back Brian down by eight at the half. Thompson took it in around the left - Lycoming took the second-half end with 13:47 to play. Place kicker kickoff and moved down the field John Schaffer added the extra point as if they were going to score. to give Lycoming the early lead, 7However, the Wilkes defense stood 0. tough as Mark Hendry intercepted a Wilkes would tum the ball over pass at the Colonel 22-yard line. again in the first quarter as Ryan Hendry returned it 56 yards to set James was stripped of the ball mi a up the Colonel offense. completed pass. The W arribrs On the seventh play of the By ROBERT J. MORCOM ensuing drive, senior running back Larry Zeller rolled into the endzone from 5 yards out, pulling the Colonels to within two points. Rine's pass for the two-point conver§ion was incomplete so the Colonels were still down 14-12, but still had the momentum. Lycoming responded to the challenge as they ran eight minutes off the clock, in an impressive 18 play, 78-yard scoring drive. The drive was capped by a tough 4-yard touchdown run by Thompson. Schaffer added the extra point to end the games scoring. The Colonels would try their hand at a scoring drive of their own, but the offense came up shy. Rine finished his career setting many records, including the single season passing mark of 2,469 yards, and total offense, 2,291 yards. On the day, Rine threw for 305 yards including one touchdown and three interceptions. James closed out the season with 105 receiving yards on the day, while Allen finished with 83. Hankins did his job on the ground as he raced for 106 yards on 18 carries. Junior linebacker Tony DaRe and senior linebacker Chris Shannon anchored the Wilkes Field Hockey.Wrap-up By LARRY LEWIS Beacon Staff Writer The Wilkes University women's field hockey team ended 8-10. The team recorded three victories in the Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) Freedom League. The team also advanced to the MAC semi-final game where they lost to perennial national power Messiah College by a score of 3-1. Senior Lisa Werkheiser led the team in both goals and assists. She recorded seven goals and notched three helpers. Werkheiser ended her career with 24 goals and six assists, to total 54 points. Kim Walker was second on the team in goals as she slipped four shots passed opposing goalkeepers. Walker also ranked second on the team in points with eight. Senior goalkeeper Pam Truszkowski played in goal for all 18 of the Lady Colonel games this season. Truszkowski recorded 167 saves and four shutouts this season and held oppone1.1ts to 1.45 goals per game. Senior Sara Reed managed only one assist this season, but played solid defense for the squad. Reed finished her career with 10 points. Junior Sara Clause ranked third on the team in scoring as she notched two goals and two assists: This brings her career totals to 14 goals, 9 assists and 37 points. Also scoring goals for the Lady Colonels this season were Beth Abrams, Jill Wilson, Alicia Cymbala, Megan Fogle and Karen Bradley. Due to the loss of Werkheiser, Truszkowski and Reed to gradua- tion, the Lady Colonels will need to receive excellent efforts from Clause, Jill Henry and January Johnson next season to fill the void. Also, the Lady Colonels will count on a strong recruiting class to bolster their lineup next season. Other Lady Colonels that contributed to the scoring effort this season were Henry aild Melany Kalmanowicz, who each recorded assists. Currently, Abrams has 12 career points and Wilson has nine. These two hope to return to the Lady Colonels and contribute next season. Despite their record, the Lady Colonels were a strong team this season. Of their ten losses, three came against nationally ranked Division III opponents and one came against nationally ranked Division II Bloomsburg University. defense that forced five turnovers. DaRe ended the game with 12 tackles and two interceptions, earning his second Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Week, awarded by the Budget Rent-aCar company this season. Shannon rounded out his career with 11 Beacon tackles, two for Wide receiver Jason Phillips, shown here losses. up for a game against King's College, fi · Hankins season with 510 receiving yards. finished the season with 867 rushing yards and 280 kick return dedication of the offensive yards. Brian Miller led the squad in by senior captain Dave · receiving yards with 652 and Jason junior John Williams. Phillips led the squad with 101 punt Defensive back Brian return yards. led the squad in inte This season's offensive efforts six and Shannon led the also included the hard work and tackles with 82. Soccer ends seas By .SCOTT VEITH Beacon Sports Editor The Wilkes men's soccer team closed out their fall season with a · record of 11-8 overall and a 4-3 mark in the Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) Freedom League. Senior Rob Rolland led the squad with ten goals, 26 points and 1.37 goals per game. He tied for second in assists with six. This brought Rolland's career statistics to 25 goals, 13 assists and 63 total points. Junior Dave Reinert also contributed greatly to the Colonel attack. Reinert led the squad with eight assists and was tied for second in points with 16. Reinert's career statistics are 13 goals, 17 assists and 43 total points. Freshman goalkeeper Seth Nye recorded four shutouts and held opponents to 1.68 goals per game. Nye also recorded 77 saves and combined on a shutout · fellow freshman Brian Although Nye played majority of the time in g also responded well to the was awarded. May saw four games and allowed goal in his 123 minutes He recorded a shutout 80 percent of the shots be The Colonels spreal scoring this season as 14 players scored goals and more managed assists. Sophomore Bill S 'ranked second on the goals with five and po' 16. He al~o managed 0. per game to rank second It'olland. three goals and three brings his career total to goals, eight assists and Junior James Lacy only two games this scored 45 total points ia seasons. � 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 1998 November 19th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1998 November 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/190d951fb48fcf9f39626715f800a07f.pdf b3866d4b9884ee1c98867bbead686b87 PDF Text Text THE BEACON Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18766 December 3, 1998 \Lolume 51 Number 11 What if The Beacon ~taff decided not to put in the 253 hours per week that it takes to publish The Beacon? \ on Phillips, sho dost King's Co ith 510 receivi ,y senior captain unior John Willi Defensive ackles with 82. :ombined on a shu ellow freshman B · Although Nye najority of the time in tlso responded well 11as awarded. May our games and allo ioal in his 123 minu -Ie recorded a shu !O percent of the The Colonels ;coring this seas >layers scored g nore managed as Sophomore anked second on ~oals with five and 16. He al~o managed :ier game to rank lolland. Junior J hree goals and Jrings his caree ~oals, eight assi Junior Jam Jnly two games ;cored 45 total ;easons. �Page2 ·- ,. News Or the 3036 hours a semester? �NEWS Page3 ... News...................... 20 hours/week LifeStyles.. ...... .. . .... .... 22 hours/week Sports. .. ·................... 17 hours/week Opinion/Editorial ... . ......... 16 hours/week Writing ..... ... ; .... : .. . . . . 127 hours/week Admin/Support....... '.. . . .. . .5-1 hours/week ;· .., ! ,:, - I • tI ' �The Beacon, December 3, I Page4 Aren't you glad we did ... P: . �THE BEACON Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18766 December 3, 1998 Wilkes gets newchairs By LARA LUKESH Beacon Staf!Writer Page2 Page7 With the tmiversity' s recent restructuring, several departmental consolidations gave rise to the appointment of new chairs. Seven new chairpersons were appointed and existing chairs' positions were reconfirmed. Dr. Jeffrey Alves is the new chair of accounting and business administration. Alves is also the director of the Allan P. Kirby Center for Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship and the faculty advisor for S.I.F.E., Students in Free Enterprise. Dr. Lester Turoczi is the chair of chemistry, biology and health sciences programs. Turoczi is a full professor of biology and was the former chair of biology. He has also worked with the Guthrie Premedical Scholars Program with the State University of New York Health Science Center School of Medicine. Performing a serious juggling act is Dr. Thomas Baldino who is now the chair of economics, communications, political science, sociology/ anthropology and international studies. Baldino was the former chair of the political science p ------------------- • Graduate Studies Committee and the Faculty Development Committee. Fields routinely presents papers at academic conferences, with his most recent presentation in Atlanta "As a grouping, the consolidated departments share a lot of foundation and I hope that we can build on our strengths as we go forward," said Fields. Mr. Jim Harrington is the new chair of music, theatre, dance and art holding a one year appointment. Harrington serves as the faculty advisor for ALLY, is a board member of the Diversity Institute, the League of Women Voters and the Cultural Council. Harrington is the instructor for pipe organ, harpsichord and keyboard literature classes . He is the assistant to the dean of the College of Arts, Sciences and Professional Studies. "I look forward to working with members of the art department, bright and talented faculty and students, to make the arts at Wilkes stronger," said Harrington. Chairs maintaining their positions are: Colonel Scott Papp, aerospace studies (ROTC); Dr. Dale Bruns, geoenvironmental sciences/ engineering; Dr. Steven Tillman, math/computer science; and Mary Ann MUSic iOW'Your·ears 1Mi,"™?tt, I By LARA LUKESH Beacon Staff Writer pg.2 pg.3 pg.3 pg.4 pg.6 pg.6 pg.7 serves as the advisor to the political science club and honor society. He has served on tmiversity commi~ such as the Photo courtesy of University Relations Faculty New department chairs, beginning January 1, Ihd::pmt announced at Wilkes. Committee and the University University's Thomas P. Strategic Planning Committee. Baldino is also a Shelburne Telecommunications Center in consultant for the Upper the Stark Learning Center. Susquehanna-Lackawanna American Heritage River The former physics chair, Dr. Roger Maxwell, has Project. acquired some new duties with "I look forward to the challenging position as chair," his appointment as chair of engineering and physics. said Baldino. Education and psychology Maxwell has also served on other major university are now chaired by Dr. Diane Polachek, associate professor committees such as the curriculum committee. of education. Maxwell is active with his This is Polachek' s first students and the physics club. term as a department chair. Polachek is most known Dr. Darren Fields will now chair English, history, among students for her philosophy and foreign extensive involvement with the children's television show languages. Fields is an assistant "WOW." professor of English and is up She is currently for tenure this year. collaborating on a series of He is the current advisor educational programs to be The Wilkes University Jazz Ensemble will present a free concert Thursday, December 3, 1998, at 8:00 p.m. in the Edward Darling Jr. Theatre of the • Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts. Percussionist Steve Fidyk, who received a bachelor's degree in music education from Wilkes in 1990 and pursued a master's degree in music performance from the University of North Texas, is the featured guest for the concert. He currently runs a private teaching practice, conducts clinics and masters classes, and is the director of drum set studies at the University of Maryland. Fidykhas studied with Wilkes University percussion professor Robert Nowak and well-known jazz artists John Riley and Ed Soph. He has performed and recorded with Michael Abene, rr...'·/>-/')1;~':;\ Mark Taylor, the .. ~ ': t \r;.':f \i ' ..... j ........ ',, Chris Vadala r. ,; _.·\t;.~, .' ; Quartet, the Army : ·:-.:-~ i'!..! Blues Jazz Ensemble and at the International Association of Jazz Education Convention, the Greely Colorado · Jazz Festival, the Hollywood Jazz Festival and the Walt Disney World Jazz Festival. For more information about the concert, call the Wilkes University department of music, theatre and dance at (717) 408-4420. ~ ,.' For more holiday concert information, see page two. �Page 2 The Beacon, December 3, 1998 News L Tubas tootin' · holiday toons BJ LARA LUKESH Beacon Staf/Writer The Wilkes University music department will present their first Tuba Christmas celebration in conjunction with the Wyoming Valley Mall on Sunday, December 6, at 5:00 p.m. Tuba Christmas began 25 years ago in Rockefeller Center, NY. This year, 171 cities nationwide and Walt Disney World, will host their own Tuba Christmas as licensed through International Tuba Christmas. A group of 30 baritone horns and tubists will play arrangements of traditional carols such as "Silent Night," "Away in a Manger," "Good King Wenceslas," "Go Tell it on the Mountain," and "Jingle Bells." The performers include Wilkes students, middle and high school students and community musicians. '"The combination of tubas and smaller baritone horns has been compared to an all male chorus," said Charles Turner, a new addition to the Wilkes music department and the director of this year's ensemble. Phil· lpanna is the co-director. The ensemble hopes to be accompanied by members of the audience as they are asked to sing along to their favorite carols. Admission is free. In support of the Harvey Phillips Foundation, performers pay a registration fee which provides educational opportunities and scholarships for musicians. For more information, contact the music department at 408-4420. ~ Police blotter... Here are some incidents that occurred right here in Wilkes-Barre: • On November 21, 1998, microwave oven criminal mischief occurred at The value of the stolen 254 High Street between the items was $800. hours of 12:00 a.m. arid 11 :20 • On November 22, 1998, a a.m. burglary occurred at 417 An unknown person(s) Blackman Street between the smashed the passenger side hours of 3:30 a.m. and 5:30 a.m. window on the victim's 1995 An unknown person(s) Chevrolet. The vehicle is entered the victim's residence assigned to Code Enforcement. and removed a 32" television. • On November 22, 1998, a • Between November 24 burglary occurred at 221 Barney and 25, 1998, a theft occurred at Street between the hours of 239 North Main Street between 12:00 a.m. and 9:12 a.m. the hours of 8:00 a.m. and An unknown person(s) 10:35p.m. entered the victim's residence An unknown person(s) and removed the following: removed the victim's white - one Panasonic 13" color ceramic lion from her front television porch. - one Panasonic 20" color The value of the stolen .. television items was $125. - two Panasonic VCRs - one Emerson Students study soybeans WILKES-BARRE-- Dr. William Terzaghi, assistant biology professor, Wilkes University, from Kingston, Pa., was recently awarded a $49,969 grant by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to study fatty acid synthesis in soybean plants. 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In this project, Terzaghi will combine these two research interests to help determine how plants regulate fatty acid synthesis in response to temperature. Results from this project may be useful for breeding soybeans with improved seed quality, or which are better at coping with changes in temperature. Soybeans are the second ... #1 Spring Break Specials! Book Early &Receive a Free Meal plan!!! Cancun &Jamaica $399, Bahamas $459, Panama City $99. l-80o;;-i34_7007 www.endles.ssummertours.co most important crop grown in United States, in terms of calb value. The part that is consumed' the seeds, which are used foc their proteins and their oils. Soybean protein is usedii variety of different foods, and soybean oil is used in suchi as margarine, cooking oil and coffee creamer, just to name a few. '"The students will be working on all aspects of the project for course credit or as volunteers," said Terzagbi. "Part of the grant money be used to hire two students to work on the project over the summer for two consecutive years." ***ACT NOW! FOR BEST BREAKPRIC SOUTH PADRE MEALS),QY C~NCUN,JA uld incliu. Owordsa the order day prior in.tercam following: for8:00a.n "Get Lucky safe sex and ·c1erega horrorv ut tht lack of< is the in rsed this se impact dhaveh ud to call ituation of that the stt: hensible Rtidresenting thi dentsucce BAHAM PANAMA CIT NEEDED... T IBPI4 The Beacon Box 111, Wilkes University Wiikes-Barre, Pa. 18766 (717)-408-5903 or 408-2962 Fax (717)-408-5902 . 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N,JA HAMA ACIT ~D ... T EAR 'DI ~ in 1947 cl by the holastic ation 11al ex ~pape iwee World I>: • on, December 3, 1998 Letters to the Editor Letters to the editor guidelines: should include your name and phone number. They should be no longer 250 words and tnilst be signed in order to be printed. Letters will be in the order they ate received and must be submitted by 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday prior to publication. Letters can be sent via electronic mail, intercampus mail or dropped off at The Beacon office. ~ following statements have in co~on: Drunk driving is OK; No, still means foc 8:00 a.m. classes is optional; and the student government represents ME? ils, "Get Lucky in the Woods" night, designed by the student government to educate 1safe sex and responsible drinking, made a mockery of Wilkes University ., Wilkes because the college I previously attended did not have a serious academic ml ethical and moral atmosphere at Wilkes combined with its high academic my ttansfer. Now a few negligent, yet influential, students have subverted values which drew me to Wilkes. Not only have they diminished the reputation of sbldents' eyes, but they saw fit to go public with their "Get Lucky in the Woods" · · gWilkes students as decadent, reckless l!fid amoral. In an age of responsible cooect thinking, "Get Lucky in the Woods" smacks of sexual innuendo and lewd aw the article regarding this event in The Weekender as I was waiting for my car to be · my horror when the children sitting across from me, ages 9 and 12, were ■ reading about the relationship between Wilkes students and "Condoman." The t' s lack of concern for the welfare of the university troubles_me greatly. What CYCD more is the image portrayed by our alleged representatives is that the student wine endorsed this event Such remiss undermining Wilkes students' reputations has 11 ooverse impact on the public's perception of me and my fellow classmates. I work t and have had to defend myself and Wilkes to several regular guests. Until this tx:en proud to call myself a Colonel. Now, with embarrassment and anger, I am · asituation of which I had no part and most certainly would not endorse. hope that the student government is as publicity-hungry with a retraction and 6eif reprehensible and irresponsible behavior. If the university's student government t t'eJlresenting the students and setting the standard for excellence, then .they should aoo student success first. Page 3 on Our differences aren't that great An editorial I know that many ~ilkes students feel that, in our little community of fewer than 3,000 people, we are immune to prejudice, racism and bigotry. Although I have noticed that fewer students that I interact with use racial slurs as a major part of their dialogue, the amount of hatred and uneducated bias is unbelievable. Just a few weeks ago, I sat at a party where about 35 people were just relaxing and having a good time. About a dozen of people walked through the door and three of them happened to be black men. Thirty-four of the existing mouths in the room said nothing about the crowd, but one uneducated, _annoying, selfish mouth said "What is this a multicultural coalition meeting?" Much to my chagrin, the young lady with the strong opinions was asked to leave by the other partiers, but the damage was already done. The three black men, who had never previously caused a problem during their frequent visits to th!:! party house, were in an uncomfortable position and the residents of the house could do nothing about it. In a separate incident this past Monday, I witnessed a cab driver refuse a ride to • a professional-looking black woman who was on Public Square with her children. I was raised to believe that women and children, no matter what age, race or religion are to be treated with the utmost respect at all times. This cab driver was evidently taught differe_ntly. The lady simply asked the driver to do his job and he refused. I could understand the man refusing the woman a ride if she had been disrespectful and rude in her approach, but she had not yet said a word. The cab driver just got out of the cab, waved his finger at the woman, her children, and a pair of black men who were using a nearby telephone and said, "I don't deal with your kind." This is absolutely disgusting. What right does an ignorant college girl or an uneducated cab driver have to tell anyone what they can or cannot do. In my opinion, it is the right of the three black men at the party and the young, professional, black woman to tell the bigots to go to hell because they have learned that there is only one race. That one race, the human race, is one. We all work together. We all_play together. We all relax together. We are one. Humans have the ability to reason. Use it! 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Ages 18-65 welcome (at least ll0pounds) Free Parking, In Any City Lot, To Qualified Donors �The Beacon, December 3, I Page4 fJxtill@@Jm[}@ @il m 11e .· From the Editor's desk: f_0 DP@WLJ~ Where would you be without the news? Thursday, December 3 • futer-Residence Hall Council, SUB basement, 11:00 a.m. • Multicultural Student Coalition Meeting, Alumni House, 11 :00 a.m. • Programming Board Meeting, COB 106, 11 :30 a.m. • Weight Management Group Meeting, Health Services waiting room, 12:00 p.m. • Student AIDS Awareness Committee Meeting, COB 209, 12:00 p.m. • futramural Aerobics, Wrestling Room, 12 =10 p.m.- l :OO p.m. • Jazz Ensemble, CPA, S:OO p.m. Friday, December 4 • futramural Aerobics, Wrestling Room, 12:lOp.m.-1 :00 p.m. • "The Nego~iator," CPA, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, December 5 • Wilkes University Chorus and Oiamber Singers, First Presbyterian Church, 8:00 p.m. Sunday, December 6 • Luzerne County Children & Youth Services Christmas Party Monday, December 7 • futrarnural Aerobics, Wrestling Room, 12: 10 p.m.-1:00 p.m. . Tuesday, December 8 • futramural Aerobics,.Wrestling Room, 12: 10 p.m.-1 :00 p.m. • Circle K Meeting, Alumni House, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 9 • 'Talk it Out," Alumni House, 5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. • Scripture Study, Alumni House, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. • Student Government Meeting, Marts 214, 6:30 p.m. • Martial Arts Club Meeting, Wrestling Room, 6:45 p.m. · Twelve weeks a semester The Beacon staff and writers spend an incredible amount of time complying news effecting the Wilkes community. As with most things, this work seems to go on virtually unappreciated with ire exception of the stringent criticism we receive on a weekly basis: Constructive criticism is welcome, but most would be our readers channeling their efforts into helping us, The Beacon stµ{ - all students like you - to make · better paper. We are a team- and we do what we can to produce the best paper possible. We pour our heart and soul into pages, every week. But we are only six editors (students), trying to get, train and keep writers to cover the events issues that effect us all. While you may be watching television, spending the night hanging out with friends, studying or sleeping, we our night writing, editing and laying out a paper for your benefit. We are not professional journalists. We are students, learning and teaching each other as we go. We are not all communications majors with aspirations of ing Pulitzer prize winning journalists. We are education, sociology, english, phsycology, history and comm · · majors. It is difficult to put a paper together, week after week, hearing only the negative - what we did wrong, whi should do better, what you could have done better. We read all of the Letters to the Editor, the e-mails, listen to the voicemails and review the corrected~ Beacon we receive anonymously through inter-campus mail. And we invite each of you to spend a week with create The Beacon. Nothing would make us happier than to have each of our c_ritics fill our shoes for a week, for a semester. We would like to see how you handle juggling classloads, staying current with what is going on campus, assigning story ideas to writers, assisting writers with those stories, editing the stories, arranging for · coordinate with the stories, designing the pages and re-designing the pages when stories don't come in, pictures work, events are cancelled or postponed, all the while trying to maintain some semblance of a private life. Do you have 17 hours a week to spare? Without The Beacon we would. .. ATTENTION Fall 1999 School of Pharmacy applications are available for pick-up in Stark 115. Deadline for applications is February 1, 1999. .}f/limttrWn Womens Center (800)372-8500 {]yn am£ .'Abortion Ca .Non:Judilmen.tafan.aCum_JJ(JS~· Pregnancy termination 5-16 week!' 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Unfortule, especially go for regular the doctor when gis wrong. case with wthat she had the tfor a long didn't want to . gcouldbe lump about one t thought that it none day I ock and it felt are faced with every year. become one of gformsof one of the most tearly. tCancer? is adisease in are found in brea5t bas 15-20 sections called lobes, which have many smaller sections called lobules. Toe lobes and lobules are connected by thin tubes called ducts. The most common type of breast cancer is ductal cancer. It is found in the cells of the ducts. Cancer that begins in the lobes or lobules is called lobular carcinoma. Lobular carcinoma is often found ii) both breasts. Inflammatory breast cancer is an uncommon type of breast cancer. In this disease, the breast is warm, red and swollen. You should see your.doctor if you notice any changes in your breasts. Women older than 40 years of age should also have a mammogram, which may find tumors that are too small to feel. Your doctor may have to perform a procedure called a biopsy. In a biopsy, a small peice of the mass is removed to examine for abnormal cells. Sometimes the biopsy is done by inserting a needle into the breast, and drawing out some of the tissue. Stages of Breast Cancer Once breast eancer is found, more tests will need to be run to determine if the cancer has spread from the breast to other parts of the body. This is called staging. To determine what treatment plan you will be using, the doctor needs to know the stage of your cancer. About 15 to 20 percent of diagnosed breast cancers are very early cancers called breast cancer in situ. They are sometimes called carcinoma in situ (found only in the duct area), There are two types of breast cancer in situ. One type is ductal carcinoma in situ (also known as intraductal carcinoma) but for the purpose of classifying the disease, it is called breast cancer in situ, carcinoma in situ or stage zero " ...I am a fighter and I will not let this cancer get the best of me." -Alice Jones* cancer patient breast cancer. ·Sometimes lobular carcinoma in situ is found when a biopsy is done for another lump or abnormality found on the mammogram. Patients with this condition have a 25 percent chance of developing breast cancer within either breast in the next 25 years. Stage I cancer is no larger than two centimeters, about one inch and has not spread outside the breast. Stage II cancer can have any of the following: • The cancer is no larger than two centimeters, but has spread to the lymph nodes under the arm (the auxiliary lymph nodes). • The cancer is between two and five centimeters (from one to two inches). The cancer may or may not have spread to the lymph nodes under the arm. • Toe cancer is larger than five centimeters, (larger than two inches) but has not spread to the lymph nodes under the arm. Stage III cancer is divided into stages IDA and IIIB. Stage IIIA is defined by either of the following: • The cancer is smaller than five centimeters and has spread to the lymph nodes under the - arm, and the lymph nodes are attached to each other or to other structures, • Toe cancer is larger than five centimeters and has spread to the lymph nodes under the arm. Stage IIIB is defined by either of the following: • The cancer has spread to tissues near the breast (skin or chest wall, including the ribs and the muscles in the chest). • The cancer has spread to lymph nodes-inside the chest wall along the breast bone. Stage IV ~cer has spread to other organs. Most often to the bones, lungs, liver or brain, or, the tumor has spread locally to the skin and lymph nodes inside the neck, near the collarbone. Recurrent disease means that the cancer has come back after it has been treated. It may come back in the breast, in the soft tissues of the chest (the chest wall); or in another part of the body. How Breast Cancer is Treated There are treatments for all patients with breast cancer. Five types of treatment are used to treat patients with this disease. • Surgery, removing the cancer in an operation • Radiation therapy, using high-dose-x-rays to kill cancer cells • Chemotherapy, using drugs to kill cancer cells • Hormone therapy, using hormones to stop the cells from growing • Biological therapy, using your body's immune system to •fight cancer and bone marrow transplantation are being tested in clinical trials. Most patients with breast . cancer have surgery to remove the cancer from the breast. Usually, some of the lymph nodes under the arm are also taken out and looked at under a microscope to see if there are any cancer cells. No matter what treatment your doctor has prescribed for you, the first step has already been taken. Going to the doctor regularly and doing self-examinations on your breasts is key in fighting this disease. "I know that I have a tough battle ahead of me, but I am a fighter and I will not let this cancer get the best of me," said Jones. With a strong will to live and a great support team, there is no reason that any victim of cancer will not beat the odds. It' s time that all of us start to take care of what's on the inside and not just what's on the outside. Information in this article provided by: http:// www.mediconsult.com/breast/ shareware/overview_breast/ * name changed to protect privacy. - her of Conunerce says, ''Meet the press... Secretaries'' on November Inn and for this year was c, __,_... __ ,. ,."1Q.,l~n;;:>. the DeeMyers, Secretary for 3-94 and Marlin HoosePress . Reagan Wilkes-Barre Chamber was awarded the 1998 Small Business Administration's Eastern Pennsylvania Region Chamber of the Year, as well as numerous other honors. Vincent J. Matteo, senior vice president, Chamber of Commerce, was given the Pennsylvania Chamber of Commerce Executives' Keystone Award for his dedication and service. This is a very distinguished award because it is not given every year, but rather only when the executives feel it has been earned; Matteo is one of very few to merit this honor. According to Donna Sedor, committee director, the Chamber of Commerce tries to choose speakers who would be of interest to its members. Past guests have included the attorney for the Manson case and Joe Paterno. Myers was the first woman and youngest person to ever hold her position. - She worked on the presidential campaigns of Walter Mondale and Michael Dukakis. She is also affiliated with the CNBC talk show "F.qual TlDle." Fitzwater is the only press secretary in history to be appointed by two presidents and gave over 850 mefings in six years. During his service, he met with the Queen of England, the Pope, Deng Xia Ping, Boris Yeltson, Nelson Mandela and Margaret Thatcher. Myers and Fitzwater presented their opinions on a variety of presidential issues, focusing on the Lewinsky scandal. Although the dinner was a non-partisan event, they exchanged friendly ban'ter about key Republican and Democrat leaders as well as the President They bolb forecasted the outcoole of the Judiciary Committee meetings, agreeing that President Clinton probably did commit some wron_gdoing, but that he _ would not be impeached. When asked why she agreed to come to the Walkes-Barre area, Myers said, "It's (speaking) a great opportunity to travel to interesting parts of the country. Pennsylvania is up for grabs in the presidential election and the aging population has Senate seats up for grabs. There's an interesting mix of Republicans and Democrats in this area" Members of the Wilkes community were in attendance, including President Breiseth and freshman David Duke. Duke, a political science major, said, "It was a very worthwhile event to go to. It was a real honor and privilege to meet and talk to them and see what down-to-earth people they are after seeing them onlV." �1he Beacon. December 3, 1998 les Entei:tainment Aligning the planets with yn J -Madanie.Zelda Taurus (April 20 - May 20) Listen to your friends ideas, they will be useful later on in the week. Remember that no problem is ever too big to tackle and even the longest and darlcest tunnels have a light at the end. Gemini (May 21-June 21) You are feeling that no one takes you seriously. Start showing them that you mean business and things will be better by the weekend. Cancer (June 22 - July 22) You're holding back from the people closest to you this week. Take the time to talk things out with those people and let them know that you need your space and freedom to accomplish your goals. Leo (July 22 - August 22) Fmd the time to focus on a number of different tasks. Take this weekend to spend time with your family or give them a call so they don't feel left out in your life's chaos. V~o (August 23- September 22) Your high energy will keep you on top·of your worlc duties and responsibilities. Also, someone that owes you a favor will be paying a visit. libra (September 23 - October 23) Concentrate on personal objectives as well as career ambitions. Focus on your goals this week and keep in mind that they are most important. . Scorpio (October 24 - NoYember 21) This week you feel like all you do is work and you have had zero time for relaxation. Save some time for yourself this weekend before yoli go nuts. . Sagiltarius (lVoYember 22 - December 21) Friends are what you need right now. You are going through a rough spot in your life and you feel like everyone is against you. Stop beating yomself up .about eve~g and let things wmc themselves out. Capricorn (December 22 - January 19) This is a favorable week for planning a trip with a special someone. This secret romance will unfold and be essential in your life right now. Aquarius (January 20- February 18) Two people who mean a lot to you right now are forcing you to choose between them. Let them know that you will choose neither unless they agree to a mutual standpoint. Pisces (February 19- Marcia 20) Just when you throught your Worlc load was low, an unexpected project popped up. Tackle it as soon as you can or you. will regret it when you're trying to get it done and cram for finals at the same time. Aries (Marcia 21 -April 19) Think about your needs first this week. You have been spending time looking out for everyone else it is tiine'you start looking out for vourself. Stress... Dear Ani, I'm · wondering if you · · can give me some advice , because I feel like I'm going nuts worrying about my problem. I have been_having a really rough semester. I have a lot of hard clas~, I have been sick on and off all semester and feel like I ~not going to make it through my finals. If I do well on my fmals, I will do fairly well overall this semester, but if I don't, I may fail a few of my classes. The problem is that I feel like it is just too much work to do to study hard for six finals. I feel overwhelmed knowing that there is only a week and a half until fmals start and I don't know if there is enough time for me to study for so many finals. I am just.so tired of school and don't feel like studying for any of them. · I was wondering if there is any advice you could give me for some motivation or something because I really don'tfeel like going all out and studying hard this semester. · At the same time I don't want to do bad. I am just feeling overwhelmed and bogged down with work. I have a ten page paper and a 20 minute presentation due before classes are over and just thinking about having to do both that and find time to study for finals is really getting me depressed. Can you help me out? -Frealcin' out over fmals Dear Freakin' Out, OK, only advice I can give you: HANG IN TIIBRE! It's totally nonnal to be really s hey, I've been there and so have a lot of othtl You've probably been through this befin, remember how it feels to walk out of that !!It know you have a whole month to relax ~ ad crack a book. You have to hang in there now, study hid well on your finals keepmg in mind it will all a few weeks. Push hard now and work as bad can and you' II see the results when you receiw: grades. This way, you can be happy with yow and enjoy your break instead of being upset o grades and wishing you bad worlced harder. If you feel you need help studying, I su a tutor from the Learning Center. The Leaming on the 3rd Floor of the SUB. If you need ans you out in a particular class, they can give yoo charge. Otherwise, to help you out with your talking to some of your peers about finals. . You may find th~y are stressing finals jU!I you are. Maybe you could gel together with · your classes to study in a group ,which can bdp studying a little less stressful. Being organiml studying is another way to get things done ml track. Plan to study a certain amount of time from now until finals and take advantaged before finals to study, study, -study! . ub ~l!i..., · If you have worke<V ffiiht'ffl'~•-· '· this point, just hang in there a' little longer lo semester off with good grades. Get your l¥.1 start studying, work your butt off for the wt and do what you have to do! Good luck! -Peace, Ani **send questions to inner_peace@hotmail.co (J(;lO®~l? . ...... SLC 101 7:30 p.m. · -Cl 2,,1111115 .. . "INTENSE! A HIGH-OCTANE SUMMER SIZZLER!" .. lffllS ,. SUSAN GRANGER • SSG !mlOICATE "A WINNER! APOWERFUL, EXPLOSIVE, ACTION-PACKED THRILLER."· JEFF CRAIG SIJ(!Y SECOND PIIEVIEW END Of 5EMUTE" SOOK BUY SA.CK MONDAY, DEC. 14 TH"-OU(;H F'"-IDAY, DEC. 18 AND MONDAY DEC. 21 8:30 AM UNTIL 4:30 PM MATT LEVITZ LEG PRODUCT! OHS I named kl in the} played 1 DickinS(j Lady I ,Mendygn eAtbleteot ofNoveJ Lady Colon in them ygraland ved that dJ e J; uzzi has lead th •s basketball teai of their first thJ averaged 27 poi ha$ nailed 13 tJ club'\illf~.n£1 ~~-~J.~~~~ /Jeacon male Alb for the month of opening ':Ju u e/Pizza Hut T Iannuzzi scon games, Jannu e three-pointc e All-Toun D« L OMF "****· JACKSON AND SPACEY ARE PERFECT!" "THE MOST INTELLIGENT THRILLER . SINCE 'DIE HARD'!" I . g gwi has more I semotiooa be has com y adding S4 •WEB -AILES PEIMER • Wl<DM RADIO U11fers1 lhletes of the red for Adi pondei ision ofw ersity sport are courtesy o ***ACT • YOU SPRING PACKA PADRE( KEYWES ·JAMAICA, PANAMAC n1scou . 800-8 WWW �Page? eBeacon Athletes of the Month T'kat ·· · _, , ·.· ·.. _ · s what ·I s a" 'J ltocon ~thletes of the Month is adecision-making ~rocess that has been implemented-by this year's Beacon staff. • constdered for Athlete of the Month are recommended to the editorial staff by Beacon staff writers, editors, and correspondents. , · dimale decision of who earns the Athlete of the Month award is decided upon by Scott Veith, Beacon Sports Editor W-h University sports information department . llllistics are courtes)! of John Seitszinger, director, sports information. · obyn Mendygral-:. Basketbal, re : a lot ugh mtof tore ~eny 1PPY "being deed tudy" ~r. !y can g outwi bout fin :ssing fi lOgether >,whi 3eing thing noun adv ~ ~. _., ; lit . Gety off for ioodl ' W! IPOT REAK STOS tEEM r,CA ,BA I shooting guard gral bas more than last year's emoti~ leader o.ius. She has compendlc ~ by adding some ofberown. ,al was named to the team in the Hunter and also played well 1k Fairleigh Dickinson · of Madison Lady Devils. lier efforts, Mendygral is female Adllete of the bdle month of November. die Lady Colonels dree games in the month , Mendygral and her have proved that they have the ability to play against top competition. Mendygral, a mathematics major from Askem, Pennsylvania, has worked her 5'2" frame into the , ~Y Colonel starting lineup after being a key reserve for last season's squad. Despite her limited size, Mendygral is not afraid to cr.wi the boards for rebounds and fall to the floor to pick up a loose ball. Other athletes that were nominated for the female Athlete of the Month were field hockey and basketball player Jill Wilson and basketball players Katie Watkins and Angela Collins. Robyn Mendygral is na~ The Beaco.n female Athlete of the Month for November, 1998. ave -Jannuzzi: Basketball Valuable Player. Iannuzzi, a pre-season allAmerican, was named the Middle .· Atl;mtic Conference Freedom , . . andh!!,tn~1ed 13 three- . League Player of the Week for the in_tbe club' 6(1!l.ffit!.VH~'2~~§: initiw week,of the season,as he lead ~~~ruw,,1t~h 0v: the Colonels to the Dickinson · ·TIit {Jeacon male Athlete Tournament Championship. th for the month of Against the Marywood Pacers in ,-the final-game of November, n opening ''.J;, u Iannuzzi scored 27 points and nailed ge/Pizza Hut Tipfour three-pointers. Jannuzzi scored 54 Also considered for The Beacon o games, Iannuzzi Male Athlete of the Month were nine three-pointers_ football players Brian Miller and to the All-ToumaMike Hankins and Jannuzzi's teammates Brian Gryboski and Scott Cleveland. squad's Dave Jannuzzi is named The Beacon male Athlete of the Month for November, 1998. · · ------------ with SCOTT VEITH Every year, college students feel the need to get in shape during the month between Thanlcsgiving and Christmas. The gym at the Marts Center, no matter what time of day, is full with people who have never touched a weight in their life and it only happens at this time of year. I don't understand what makes these people think that 15 workouts are going to tum them into Arnold or Kiana. I just can't comprehend what goes through these people'~ beads when they think of going to the gym. It must be something like, "I might as well go work off the extra 20 pounds I put on over lbanksgiving · break." . Do they really think this will happen in a matter of days? I know that some people are just not into the whole sports thing, but any moron who payed attention to their high school health or science teachers knows that this is just impossible. · Maybe they say to themselves, "I have to look good in a bathing suit this summer, so I'll get in IO good workouts before Christmas and I'll be alright." Hate to break it to you guys, but it takes almost six weeks of hard work to see good results from a workout plan. This stuff doesn't happen overnight As a wise man (well, my high school football coach actually) once said, "If a perfect body came in a bottle, don't you think I would have one by now." My favorite part of these useless workouts is when one fat lard tries to convince three scrawny dudes that his arms took a lot of work to get as big as they are, or that his legs are huge because he's been lifting and running since he was· 10 years old . Let's be honest with ourselves. The fat guy's arms are huge because every time he gets out of bed, he has to bench press 400 pounds of his own body weight just to stand up. His legs are not huge from lifting weights. His legs are huge because they have to carry around his big arms and big gut.• Chances are, if the lard had be-,en Iiftino0 and runnino0 on a ; regular basis for the past ten years, he wouldn't be a fat lard in the first place. These guys are only-embarrassing themselves. Maybe these workouts are n~t about getting in shape at all. Maybe these three weeks of workouts are all about something that we weight_ room regulars would never understand. Maybe these out of shape people who want to be in shape go to the gym to meet other out of shape people who want to be in shape and form some-kind of bond. Maybe they come together and comfort each other by saying, "No, it's O.K. to be out of shape. I've done it for years and I don't look that bad, do I?" If this works for them, then so be it Everyone is entitled to their fair share .o f fun. Just let me malre one suggestion. Do it somewhere else.. Of course, there are the faithful regulars who have been there at least twice a week since the beginning of school and the casual lifters who just want to get in a good workout once in a while. These people get the big thumbs up. It's difficult to map out a workout plan ahd stick to it The most common complaint that I hear from the regulars when I'm at the gym is that it's too crowded. A hard worker will overlook the fact that the facility is not the best gym in the world, do their thing and get in a good workout. The people that complain about the poor equipment are the same people that wouldn't understand how to use the equipment if they tried. The weight room is not for people who played sports in high school and want to prove to their buddies that they are still as strong as they think they are. The weight room in not a place for girls who have just bathed in perfume to come and see if there are any hot guys working out. (I'll give you perfume-bathing girls a hint there are no hot guys down there, so stay home.) The weight room is fqr people who truly want to get in shape and stay in shape. Please don't show up if you're looking for a date or an excuse not to study. If that's your objective, play a few games of beer pong or maybe some other drinking games. They are a whole lot easier than lifting weights or riding the stationary bike and you may actually score a date. I'm sure you can find dozens of students to play along. Just stay out of the gym if you don't really want to be there. The ideas expressed in Ibis column are generated lbrougb everyday interaction wilh Beacon readel's and members of die Wilkes community. �The Beacon, December 3, Sports Page 8 Men's hoops blow out first three oppone brother of former Wilkes star and current Colonels assistant coach Mike Barrouk, chipped in with eight points and two steals in his first game at the collegiate level. In the championship game of the Dickinson tourney, the Colone.l s wiped out Elizabethtown by a score of 87 -69. The Colonels were once again led by Jannuzzi who led all scorers with 36 points. This scoring effort proved to be Jannuzzi's career high and pushed the All-American over the 1,000 career By SCOTT VEITH Beacon Sports Editor The Wilkes University men's basketball team has had an easy time with their first three opponents. The Colonels, who are ranked as high as third in national Division III college hoops polls, are coming off a Final Four appearance last season. They have had no trouble living up to their preseason billings as they made short work of three non-conference opponents. The Colonels beat Beaver College and Elizabethtown College on consecutive days in the annual Dickinson College/Pizza Hut TipOff Tournament. The Colonels won the tournament decidedly. This was the first of three tournaments that the Colonels will participate in this season. The next will be the York Tourname!lt on December 11 and 12. The final tournamen~ of the regular season will be the Colonel Classic that talces place on January 8 and 9. Against Beaver, the Colonels managed 73 points. The squad was lead by junior guard Dave Jannuzzi who knocked down 18 points and had five rebounds. Junior forward Scott Cleveland scored six points and grabbed six rebounds. Senior seven points. In their latest action, the Colonels broke the century mark as they beat the Marywood University Pacers by a score of 104-58. Every member of the Colonel roster saw playing time in the contest and freshmen Mike Ferkler and Brad Sechler scored their first points of the season. The squad was once again led by Jannuzzi who contributed with 27 points including four threepointers. Gryboski chipped in with 13 points and was a perfect 4-4 from the free throw line. Sophomore transfer Mike Fitzgerald came off the bench to score 12 points including two threepointers. Fabian added 10 points of his own highlighted by two three balls. Junior center Jason Sheakoski has started each of the first three games for the Colonels. Although Sheakoski is not a dominant scorer, he contributes to the team with Photo by J.J. Fadden point mark. rebounding and is a strong defender. Jannuzzi hit Senior forward Brian Gryboski makes his way to eight three-pointers He recorded six rebounds against center court in recent action in the Henry both Elizabethtuwn and Marywood. against the Blue Gymnasium at the Marts Center. Jays which is a --- New faces that have also contributed to the Colonel effort career high ... , forward Brian Gryboski had 16 Clevel~d added to the scoring this season include freshmen Kevin points and six boards of his own in Walsh and Wes Kovach, junior as he poured in 17 points and the win. grabbed six rebounds. Junior guard transfer T.J. Ziolkowski and Freshman preg Barrouk, the sophomore guard Bob Morcom, Chad Fabian also chipped in with also Juniors Bill Gallager Damon Heller, bothofw contributed to the Colonel see time at the forward spots. Sophomore Artie who also contributed to court. The Colonels see · tonight against Baptist B College at 8:00 p.m. and Saturday against the F · Dickinson University Madison Devils. The game against Madison is the only Mi Atlantic Conference Freedom League game Colonels will partici~te• the holiday recess. The will resume their MAC league schedule against College on January 13. The most grueling season for the Colonels µi9J)t4 of JM.YID,iFll~ play -nine games·overt days. These games incl MAC Freedom League and two games in the C Classic. Ladies start slow, .hope to find rhyth By SCOTT VEITH Beacon Sports Editor The Wilkes University Lady Colonels basketball team has been faced with many of the difficulties that they expected to talce on from the beginning of the season. The squad is often outsized and they have played against three teams that equal or better the Lady Colonels in experience. On the first day of the season, the squad traveled to New York to participate in the Hunter Tournament. The squad beat Rutgers University of Camden, New Jersey in the first game of the tourney to advance to a championship game against The Hunter College Lady ·. Hawks. In the Hunter game, the Lady Colonels fought a tough battle, but came up on the short end of a 49-48 game. On the bright side, sophomore guard Robyn Mendygral and junior forward Katie Watkins were named to the All-Tournament Team by tournament officials. Just before Thanksgiving recess, the Lady Colonels took to the road again to face off against Middle Atlantic Conference Freedom League foe Fairleigh Dickinson University of Madison, New Jersey. The ladies could not handle the Lady Devils and once again fell in a tight battle. Although the team has lost two. games that could have gone in their favor if the ball had bounced the right way, the squad is still optimistic. Sophomore reserve guard Jill Wilson said, "Despite our two losses, we are still focused on . accomplishing the team goals that we set for ourselves at the begin- ning of the season." The squad will be in action again this Saturday and Sunday as they travel to Nazareth, Pennsylvania to participate in the Nazareth Tournament with Curry University and Frostburg State University. Photo by I Guards Angela Collins and Robyn Me work on dribbling at a recent prac December 3 December 5 December 6 Deeembe *Men's Basketball @ Baptist Bible, 8:00p.rn. *Men's Basketball vs. FDUMadison, 7:30 p.rn. *Women's Basketball@ Nazereth Tournament, 6:00 p.m. *Wrestling @ York Tournament, 10:00 a.rn. *Women's Basketball @Nazareth Tournament, 1 :00 p.m. *Men's Basketball @ Allen 8:00p.m. *Women's Basketball@ 6:00p.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. 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Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon 1998 December 3rd Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1998 December 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/774abd86434c630abe4b8aef0e02fad7.pdf 4985ca2c1a17a9378e56097bb324d245 PDF Text Text THE BEACON Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18766 December 10, 1998 Volllil1e 51 Number 12 Ballet Northeast ''cracks'' the Kirby Wilkes student gets ''energy'' -zed By PAULA J. GENTILMAN By LISA RUGGIERO Beacon Staff Writer Jnivers !vils. meag the on nferen !ague ill p recess. : their ,dule ag Janu st gru ihe C dren learn with help of OW" ... Page3 Page7 ingjumps to 6-0 record ••• Page 12 Benjamin Spencer, a senior materials engineering major with a minor in physics and chemistry at Wilkes University, recently • completed a paid co-op with the U.S. Department of Energy' s NationatLaboratory in Argonne, Illinois. Spencer, an Ashland, Pa. native, applied for an Energy Research Undergraduate Laboratory Fellowship via an on-line computer application, and was selected based on grades, experience and course study. Spencer worked in the technology development di~1ision of the Argonne National i.aboratory, under the direction of supervisor Dr. Vince Novick. The crux of his work .involved a high temperature filtration project for coal-fired power plants. He tested the subcomponents of the large experimental system, maintained the system for optimum operating conditions and collected and analyzed data. For his participation in the project, Spencer received a total of six Wilkes credits, two in chemistry and four in overall univers~ty credits. During the project, he submitted a weekly reaction paper to his co-op advisor JohnJ. Janecek, assistant professor, mechanical · and materials engineering, Wilkes. At the end, he turned in a final report of his overall Beacon Staff Writer 81------------Wilkes University dance c:: ~ ~0 ; iristructors Peter and Kristen Degnan, who have been faculty a. for the past eight years, are the ~ choreographers for "The ~- Nutcracker" Ballet. "The ~ Nutcracker" will be performed by .;g- the Ballet Northeast Company at ~ the Kirby Center for the ~~= Performing Arts on December 1819, at 7:00 p.m. Benjamin Spencer receives There will also be two shows first-hand experience. on December 17 and 18 for students who will be bussed in experience. from the surrounding area. The Over the three months that show was traditionally held at the he worked at the lab, Spencer Dorothy Dickson Darte Center, received a weekly stipend and but the Kirby :nvited the company was provided housing in an to perform there because the apartment-style dorm facility on audience has grown considerably. site. He lived with three The Kirby can seat up to 1800 roommates from around the people per show: world and who worked in The production itself has also various divisions on site. grown and so have production Spencer will graduate from costs. Wilkes in May of 1999. He is Forty-eight people are in the considering graduate school to first scene alone. It takes upwards study material science and of fifty thousand dollars to material engineering at either the produce ''The Nutcracker" at the University of Illinois at Urbana, Kirby. Disc music will be used in Champagne, Ill., or Carnegie instead of an orchestra because it Mellon, in Pittsburgh. saves twenty to thirty thousand "Participating in this dollars on the overall production project and working in a costs. professional research According to Peter Degnan, environment was a valuable ''The Nutcracker" is the most learning experience for me," said traditional of all ballets; it has Spencer: "It's something I could been performed for over one take with me back to my hundred years and is a show for classrooms at Wilkes and the whole family. something that will stand out on For this reason, tickets are my resume.'' being sold for twelve dollars, which is considerably le_ss than normal ticket prices for ballet seats. Degnan is hoping that by making the show more affordable more families will attend. The show lasts about an hour and a half with a fifteenminute intermission. Although this is Ballet Northeast's 15th season for performing "The Nutcracker", Peter Degnan emphasizes that every show is always a challenge. There are always new and innovative ideas on the choreography, set and costumes. More than 200 costumes and 110 people are involved in this show, including several Wilkes dance minors and theater majors. Some of the students get credit through Wilkes rehearsal and performance class. Jamie Kurtz, a Wilkes graduate and . faculty member, is responsible for the lighting design. In addition to Wilkes students and local talent, two guests from the Boston Ballet will be performing. One is a former student of the Degnans' and will play the part of the Sugar Plum Fairy. The other will play her prince "I always liked the storyline and I never did it ("The Nutcracker") before I came to Wilkes. I'm excited because this is my last year and because the production has grown so much," said Melanie Bell, senior, biology major, who will perform for her fifth time this year in the Arabian segment. --------------------------- SHAREing the wealth of knowledge pg.2 pg.4 pg.5 pg.6 pg.8 pg.9 pg.9 pg.9 pg.10 pg.11 CHICAGO-SHARE, a leading · networking opportunities to its independent user group of IBM, more than 2,000 member hardware, software and· organizations. technology, proudly announces Through the Scholar Program, the SHARE Scholar Program for students receive all the leadingits Winter 1999 Technical edge education of the SHARE Conference. 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The SHARE Scholar Program is open to all undergraduate students interested in a career in information technology. Students who wish to be considered for the SHARE Scholar Program can submit an application via the SHARE Web site at www.SHARE.org or obtain an application by contacting SHARE Headquarters at 401 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611-4267. You may also call, 1-8885SHARES5, fax 1-312-644-6363, or e-mail sharehq@share.org. All applications to be considered for the Winter 1999 SHARE Technical Conference must be received by January 18, 1999. Scholarship recipients will be notified by January 29, 1999. �Page 2 News In the nation now ... WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP)--House Judiciary Committee Republicans have prepared four articles of impeachment against President Clinton, even as their hearings continue. Two articles allege perjury, one alleges obstruction of justice and -a fourth alleges abuse of power. The committee is scheduled to start debating the articles on Friday. Approval of at least one count seems assured, the one dealing with allegations of perjury before a grand jury. Meantime, Democrats have countered with a proposal to censure Clinton. It cites him for "reprehensible conduct with a subordinate," Monica Lewinsky, and demands his signature on the instrument of his censure. The Democratic proposal also reads, "no person is above the law · and the president remains subject to criminal and civil penalties for this conduct." It does not accuse Clinton of perjury nor does it demand he pay a fine. HOUSTON, TX (AP)--The shuttle "Endeavor" astronauts were working as antenna installers yesterday. Spacewalkers Jerry Ross and Jim Newman have floated outside the shuttle. They're to install two 100 pound antennas on the • American "Unity" module of the fledgling new international space station. Once attached, the antennas will allow direct communications between l}nity and Mission Control. WATERFORD, MI (AP)--Doctor Jack Kevorkian says he has committed no crime. The retired Michigan pathologist has been ordered to stand trial on first degree murder and assisted suicide charges. The charges stem from a videotaped death shown on "60 Minutes." LARAMIE, WY (AP)--Two Wyoming women have pleaded innocent to charges in the.beating death of a gay college student. Chasity Pasley and Kristen Price are the girlfriends of the two men accused of killing Matthew Shepard. The men are charged with murder, kidnapping and other crimes. The women are accused of helping them dispose of evidence, namely bloody clothing. The accessory charges carry a maximum penalty of three years in prison and a $300 fine. Shepard was pistol-whipped, robbed and then tied to a fence and beaten again. He died five days later. SEATTLE, WA (AP)--Health officials in Seattle said a half-dozen people who helped the victims of a fatal bus crash may have been exposed to the virus that causes AIDS . One of the passengers on the bus is HIV positive. The good Samaritans are being told to get medical evaluations. HOUSTON, TX (AP)--Olympic gymnast Dominique Moceanu has won another legal battle against her father"in a Houston courtroom. A judge made a restraining order against Dumitru Moceano permanent for one year yesterday. ..::;, The 17-year-old gymnast said she was so afraid for her safety that she left Houston for ten days while police investigated alleged threats by her father. Yesterday' s decision widens a family feud. Last October a judge declared the gold medal winnor an adult so she could manage her own finances. Check out our website. http:1/wilkesl. wilkes .edu/~beacon/index.html Learning From Your Child's Teacher (NAPS)-You know how your child behaves at home, but do you really know what he or she is like at school? Now is a good time to find out if your child is ready to learn. A child's mental health is an important factor in his or her ability to do well in school. 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By working together, parents and teachers can reinforce a child's strength-such as curiosi- Iii r.wl •- -• """"'"m" ty, caring for animals, or a sense '"I: of_humor. _That's a big part of ,a_ll1lll"''94,l&ff bemg a canng parent or teacher: ...~iii--•"-•iiiii1\lii,a.~iiiiii~iiiiii. .• ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS! An American Flag that hung outside of Pearsall Hall was stolen sometime between Friday, December 4 and Tuesday, December 8. The flag was displayed in observance of Veteran's's Day on November 11. Along with the patriotic .value, the flag which was stolen was given to the department by Congressman Kanjorski and had previously hung outside -the-Capital Building. Anyone with information about the flag is encouraged to call the nursing department at Ext. 407 5 or Ext. 4079. II ~-- #1 Spring Brea~ S Book Early &R Free Meal plan Cancun &Jamaica Bahamas $459, P City $99. 1-800-234-7 children t0< Wilkes Univ( f Dickson Dar learn~d the sw erences betwe ,Myths &Le, them out for of"WOW!." OW!," a regio1 ·on program tha s fun and educ in the local unities, is a coUa between Wilkes "ty and WBREables, Myths & ," the third Wil -produced episoc Sunday, Decemb( at 7:30 a.m., on ~ nel 28. th; uates and gradu: opportunities to in the cutting-ec ge research spo · Department of : newly esuifilisiiecf ucation Program consists of three ts: (I) the S ummt uate Research (SURE), (2) the Research Environr ·ps (GREF), and (3: t Opportunities in ·c Research and (SOARS) program. Jlimary goal of Gel undergraduate stuc of their sophomore in DOE-supported ge research and th, this experience durin t undergraduate Both SURE and SO to support indivic te students during ars. er improve the gm g scientists in related to global arch, SURE and nts will be to apply for GREF owships and post yprograms. change research a wide variety of including atmosptei logy, global c· rbon ology and t• . ..:stria er studi-::., address ssments, predictio1 as well as J1ogy and earth syste1 ine for applications �Beacon, December 10, 1998 NEWS Page3 hildren act like they're learning Planning for the future ,se products. Area children took center at Wilkes University's yDickson Darte Center tey learned the similarities differences between s,Myths & Legends," by gthem out for the next of"WOW!." "WOW!," a regional · ·on program that · s fun and education for nin the local unities, is a collaborative between Wilkes sity and WBRE-TV. "Fables, Myths & ," the third Wilkes t-produced episode, will ooSunday, December 13, ,at 7:30 a.m., on WEREChannel 28. duates and graduates to e in the cutting-edge change research sponsored U.S. Department of Energy all of us. The newly established Global:. F.ducation Program consists of three nts: (1) the Summer duate Research ce (SURE), (2) the Research Environmental ips (GREF), and (3) the t Opportunities in eric Research and (SOARS) program. 1be primary goal of GCEP is Ive undergraduate students end of their sophomore or year in DOE-supported change research and then this experience during nt undergraduate . Both SURE and SOARS years. To further improve the quality ilg Brea ~arly & eMeal 11 &Ja as $45 City$ Dr. Cliff Jerni~an, _associate profess~r, co~umcauons, served as execuuve producer and Bob B radley, WERE, directed the episode. The child actors, whose ages ranged from 7 · 13 , were Carl and Barry Veet, Hazleton, Kathleen, Ann, Patricia and Maureen Moran, Laflin and April Malachefski, Swoyersville. The Wilkes student producers for "Fables, My th s & Legends" were Jennifer Shoemaker, sophomore, forensic psychology major, Hazleton; Jason Schoeny, junior, telecommunications major, Wilkes-Barre; Holly Anne Jones, senior, psychology and sociology major, WilkesBarre, and Melody Logan, senior, elementary education and psychology major, Kingston. • I d• h · tting undergraduates IDVO ve ID C ange IIC'II opportunities NDS The children were provided with and memorized the scripts to one fabl~, one myth and one legend. They dressed like forest animals such as a fox, crow, tiger, rabbit and skunk while acting out the fable "Fox and the Crow." For the myth "Pandora's Box," they resembled Roman and Greek Gods and Goddesses. C os t umes for the "Jo h nny Appleseed" legend included a pioneer, angel, skunk and rabbit. The Wilkes theater deparunent provided the costumes, props and location for the three performances. The show's host, Dr. Diane Polachek, associate professor, education, Wilkes, narrated the stories as the children performed for an audience of families ano friends. ing scientists in · related to global research, SURE and students will be ed to apply for GREF fellowships and post study programs. change research s a wide variety of ms, including atmospLeric ecology, global C'.rbon climatology and t, . ~stria! . Other studi,:J address assessments, predictions · , as well as · .Jlogy and earth system is February 1, 1999. For complete information and applications, visit the program's home page at http:// www.atmos.anl.gov/GCEPI, or contact Mary Kinney, Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education, Science and Engineering <Education, P.O. Box H7, MS36~Oak Ridge, Tenn., 37831-0117; telephone (423) 576-9655; e-mail (kinneym@orau.gov). DOE' s Office of Biological and Environmental Research established the GCEP to promote undergraduate and graduate training in global change research activities. The program is administered by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE). ORISE was established by DOE to undertake national and international programs in education, training, health and the environment. ORISE and its programs are operated by O* Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) through a management and operating contract with the U.S. Department.of Energy. Established in 1946, ORAU is a consortium of 87 colleges and universities. Summer Undergraduate Research Experience The 10-week SURE program will be initiated in June 1999 and will allow participants to work alongside a mentor at the DOE facility. The program targets undergraduates in their sophomore and juniJ)r years, but outstanding freshman ,applicants will also be considered. Participants will be given travel and housing support, as well as a weekly stipend during the 10week program. Successful participants in SURE '9~ w)ll ~e expected to reapply for a second year of research when possible. Graduate Research Environmental Fellowships The GREF project will also begin in June 1999. This project will support graduate students in collaborative global change research involving universities and national laboratories. The fellowships, renewable for up to five years, will support doctoral candidates in various global change research areas, starting with approximately 10-15 researchers in 1999. Fellowships will include transportation and housing for the SURE '99 activities, tuition at the college or university attended and a support stipend for the year. Applicants should have completed their first year in graduate school, unless they have participated previously in SOARS or SURE undergraduate fellowship programs. Significant Opportunities in Atmospheric Research and Science Significant Opportunities in Atmospheric Research and Science is a four-year undergraduate and graduate program for students pursuing careers in the atmospheric and related sciences. This project is dedicated to incre~ing the number of African American, American Indian/Alaska Native and Hispanic/Latino students enrolled in master's and doctoral degree programs in atmospheric and related sciences. To reach this goal, SOARS offers educational and research opportunities, mentoring, career counseling and guidance and financial support for students accepted into graduate-le_vel progr~s. WILKES-BARRE - AFROTC · Detachment 752 announces a seminar on Air Force ROTC scholarship opportunities and Air Force Academy admission procedures will be held Tuesday, December 22, at 6 :00 p.m., m · Wilkes University's Rite Aid Auditorium (Room 101) in the Stark Learning Center, 150-180 South River Street, Wilkes-Barre. The seminar is open to all high school juniors, seniors and the parents of those interested in applying for an Air Force ROTC scholarship or for an Air Force Academy appointment. The seminar will also focus on issues relevant to high school seniors considering joining Air Force ROTC as college freshmen and current college freshmen, sophomores, and graduate students interested in the Air Force ROTC Two-Year Scholarship Program. Air Force ROTC and Air Force Academy cadets will be present to explain each commissioning program. Air Force admissions personnel will also be available to answer questions concerning application procedures. "The Air Force is looking for large numbers of pilot and navigator candidates, as well as engineers, pharmacists, meteorologists, linguists and · L t. C o1one 1 logisticians," said Scott Papp, commander, AFROTC detachment, Wilkes. "I encourage all enthusiastic high school and college students to attend and learn how they can follow the Air Force vision-to build the world's most respected air and space force." For more information, contact Captain Martin Bangert at (800) 945-5378, extension 4860 or (570) 408-4860. Outsmarting Bad Weather With New Technology (NAPS)-Mark Twain said, "Everybody talks about the weather, but nobody does anything about it." Maybe we can't control the weather, but weather forecasters in many states are using advanced transportation technologies to warn travelers about bad weather before they run into it, according to the Intelligent Transportation Society of America (ITS America). Travelers using long stretches ofl-35 and 1-80 in Iowa are able to track winter's blusterous show with an advanced traveler information system that makes up-tothe-minute weather information available at rest areas statewide. At least a dozen road weather information systems relying on electronic message signs, highway advisory radio, kiosks, and video cameras linked to the Internet and roadway sensors are helping highw~y travelers, commercial vehicle and transit operators and maintenance departments receive alerts on severe weather conditions. "Real-time weather forecasts show how intelligent transportation systems are saving lives, time and money," said ITS America President and CEO John Collins. "The challenge for private-sector weather-information services and state departments of transportation is converting the information from sensors, satellites and radar into current information travelers and commercial interests can understand and use." In Iowa, the satellite-fed weather centers receive emergency notifications so travelers can be alerted within minutes if a portion of an Interstate is closed because of winter conditions. Computer screens are inside buildings at the rest areas. Interstate maps are color coded to reflect six types of current weather conditions. The displays include a wide variety of weather information from several sources, including the National Weather Service. Travelers can see national and regional radar pictures, updated approximately ever 15 minutes. There is information on national and regional temperatures, wind speed and direction, and relative humidity and dew points. In Nevada, officials are using thermal maps of roadways, automatic wind warnings and pavement-temperature forecasts to provide accurate and current information to travelers and the state's highway maintenance department. In Colorado, roadway weather information systems at 100 locations collect data on wind speed, and ambient air, pavement and subsurface temperatures. A private company then consolidates this data and other information into forecasts. "Right now, technology can provide fast, accurate information on dust storms, ice, winds and snow to travelers," Collins said. "And there are prospects for even better surface-weather predictions by early in the next century. Using the latest technology to share weather information benefits all travelers, shippers, and schedulers." ITS America is an educational and scientific public-private partnership of 1,200 member organizations promoting the use of advanced technologies in transportation to improve safety and mobility. For additional information on intelligent transportation systems, contact: ITS America, Suite 800, 400 Virginia Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20024-2730, call (202) 484-4581, or visit the ITS America Web site at http://www. itsa.org. �• Page4 Thank youAnfeditonal ~~ everything · • nnon There are times in our lives when new opportunities arise. At certain times you realize that it is time to move on, not necessarily to bigger and better things just to other things. I have recently reached the crossroads and discovered that it is time for me to move on. I would never trade in any of the time I have spent at The Beacon or working with all of the people that I have worked with. The staff has worked very hard to make a lot of impr~vements and I am proud of everyone for their hard work and dedication. I have met some ofmy best friends while at The Beacon, you know who you are and I will miss you. Working at The Beacon has also given me an opportunity to work with many faculty and administrators on campus and within the community. I have been involved with The Beacon for the past year and a half and have no regrets. I would like to thank everyone for making my experience a memorable one and I offer you this: Look to this day, for it is life, the very life of life. In its brief course lie all the realities and verities of existence; the bliss of growth, the splendor of action, the glory of power... For yesterday is but a dream, and tomorrow is only a vision, but today, well lived, makes every yesterday a dream of happiness and every tomorrow a vision of hope. -Sanskrit Proverb Letters to the Editor Letters to the editor guidelines: Letters should include your name and phone number. They should be no longer than 250 words and must be signed in order to be printed. Letters will be printed in the order they are received and must be submitted by 10:00 a.m on the Tuesday prior to publication. Letters can be sent via electronic mail, intercamp~s mail or dropped off at The Beacon office. Your opinion_belongs· here! Letters to the editor can be submitted at The Beacon office, second floor Hollenback Hall, via e-mail at: beacon@wilkesl.wilkes.edu. or sent c/o The Beacon Box 111, Wilkes University; S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre Pa., 18766 Pharmacy Applications available Fall 1999 School of Pharmacy applications are available for pick-up in Stark 115. Deadline for applications is February 1, 1999. The Beacon, December 10, 1998 I can't be "under the table and dreaming' with Matthew Sowcik Well I'm back this week and I'm ready to go. Today is my twenty-first birthday · this in itself has influenced this week's column. Every time a birthday comes abou~ can't help but reflect over past years and try to put some sort of meaning behind lhem. O.K., maybe that is just a little too an Calendar-ish for my column, but in all trutblWI week's article takes a different approach to looking at things. I decided this week that I would put some meaningful time into my column. NOi my other columns. haven't been well thought out, but it doesn't take much time to that Wilkes doesn't need a sun dial. This week I actually sat down and decided I wm going to write a column that hopefully would make people think. Yes, I think it's 1ia put some deep thought into these articles and try and find the meaning of some oflife' most difficult questions. First, I'd like to start off by saying I was not all that excited about The Beacon week. Now, I would never try and down play the amount of work that goes into one week of The Beacon and for that I think all of us appreciate reading it all the m<XC. I can't even begin to say anything sarcastic about The Beacon because of all the pe<,s have met there and the great amount of effort they put into a single week is im Although all of what was written last week is probably very accurate on the of time that goes into the creating of our school newspaper, I just don't think it be written. I defmitely have to say that there is a greater level of respect for an indi · and organization who remains modest. I just don't understand what The Beacon was getting at last week? Do they waii to all go OOHH and AAHH at the amount of time it takes to get this paper to us? I that The Beacon would probably not exist if these individuals didn't put so much · to it. Although, how about not having Homecoming or Winter Weekend? How abm having any football games or Marts Madness? How about a school without comm · service? I guess my point is that if you're going to try and have a University pat you oo back, maybe you should look around and see if there is ·anyone doing the exact same thing you are. I can speak from experience and say I know a lot of clubs who are am don't need to be forced into the spotlight. My second point kind of goes along with the previous paragraph, but is stuckai more of a individual basis, I guess ,since it's my birthday: I.started,t<t do.what others do at one time or another in their lives and self evaluate. I'd like to say thanb so many people who have come into my life and changed it for the better. As Is think about this I realized that this is of great importance. If you can look back into your life and honestly say you have made most of the ·individuals' lives you have come across, benefit in one way or another than I truly commend you. No one ever truly realizes how much they can influence another until ~ey try. Well that's enough of that. I would like to thank everyone again who has rnati semester and all my semesters here as great as they have been. I'd also like to thank my roommates and all the others who have patiently sat back and listened to me talk about my birthday for the last three months. Well it's finally here, so let's start celebrating . Editorj ne: ear: (s) of inu IBPJ , .- ~ - - - w w , ~ : , ; w , , - c,, a e ~ ~ In the November 19, 1998 issue, the article "Athenaeum .and the Goo Goo Dolls perform at Marts' was written by Amee Metha, not Angie Cardoso as was printed. ac::~ww,~ - - = ~ , - c _ , , - o , . rly The Beacon Box 111, Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18766 (717)-408-5903 or 408-2962 Fax (717)-408-5902 E-mail: beacon@wilkesl.wilkes.edu Background l •Established in 1947 •A warded by the Association Scholastic Editor in Chief-Karen Cook Association News Editor-Alyssa Kaslavage •Printed on Thursdays, Lifestyles Editor-Joanna Gaydos exceptions for school Sports Editor-Scott Veith · days and final ex Copy Editor/Distribution Manager-David DiMartino •1,100 to 2,500 papers Assistant Copy Editor-Lauren Castelli distributed weekly Photo Editor-J.J. Fadden •We're on the World . Web Manager-John Bruett Web: Business Manager-Sandie Kramer Togeth http://wilkesl. wilkes.edul- storewide sale Sale runs now through December 31 st Subscriptions Mariager-V anessa Scheffner index.html Advisoi:-Lynn Elko The Beacon is the student newspaper of Wilkes University. All editorial decisions are the student editors. All opinions expressed within The Beacon are those of the authoror quoted. The Beacon office is located on the second floor of Hollenback Hall. I �Beacon, December 10, 1998 Page ,5 . The Beacon oexpenence editorial staff positions for the spring semester. Staff scholarships, necessary! is accepting applications_for work study money and credit are available. Positions include:_ Editor in Chief-(Scholarship)-Responsible for publication of The Beacon and the content and layout of the Editorial section News ~itor-(Scholarship)-Responsible for content and layout of News section. Copy Editor-(Scholarship)-Enter and edit articles submitted for publication in The Beacon. MAC Computer Technician-{Work Study)-MAC computer support. Beacon Staff Writers-(Credit)-Report on events both on and off campus. 'tion(s) of interest: _ eyoupreviously served on The Beacon staff? If so, if what capacity? doyou feel you can offer The Beacon? ? Do ,aper to mtsom lnd?H changes would you implement to improve The Beacon? 'thout ·ous or related experience in position you are applying for: qualities,you,feelmake yoRa-strong candidate for the position: (e to sa mer. A lde most r than I ·cations must be dropped off at the communications department office, second floor, Capin Hall by December 14. If more space is needed to answer the questions please attach a separate sheet. No experience necessary. If available attach no more than two tear sheets to this form. re You Interested In Saving Millions of Lives? So are we! IBPI 41 S. Main St. W-B In the Midtown Village (Next To The Gallery Of Sound) We are a Plasma Collection Center. 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"·Take 2·· ,or1da Now HiringRensl ancun 2 Free Trips on•. ;amalca onlv 15 Sales t aahamas • B8bados ~ Solllh Padre I I ■... :nrnsunsPlashtours.com ~ ® "':fi!N41 First things first, I would like to apologize for my lack of updating of The Beacon. I, as most of us have been extremely busy with final papers and projects. You've got to love the Profs ..who try.to cram three papers and five projects into the last two weeks of class. · So now that I have given a public excuse, back to what I know best, computers. (Well actually I don't know all that much, but I act like I do) So you ask, what is wrong with my computer? Well it could bealti · problems; however, you should start worrying about "Y2K." N6w you say, "What the hell is Y2K?" Well, · here is the equation real simplified ... ' Y = is a simple abbreviation for "Year" 2 = for the number 2 K = K is the abbreviation for "thousand" So now that we got that covered, let's move on. See, when your computer was built (,;mless you just bought it) was made to handle the date·"0l/01/00" as January 1, 1900 not January 1, 2000. So, when the .. millennia hits all computers are supposed to crash. , This is including all government computers-and 'all the health systems, prescription programs and any files that the computers of the world might have stored on them. This has become a major focus of many ct the major computer companies. They are in a rush to find the solution to the problem that has become lbe biggest problem in the high-tech world of computer§. The biggest problem with no-pun-intended is the rush against time, for many of the companies. However, there is a way to fix this problem. Many companies are now in development of programs lbal will eventually fix this problem of the year 2000. Their only hope is to get to· the bottom of the problem before the clock does. · So, I would have to say that the best advice to all of us is to know that this problem exists and keep up with the technology that is coming out. Otherwise there is no telling what might happen to your computer come December 31, 1999, at 12:00 midnight. ***ACT NOW! CALL FOR BEST SPRING BREAK PRICES TO SOUTH PADRE (FREE MEALS), KEYWEST, CANCUN, JAMAICA, BAHAMAS, PANAMACITY. REPS NEEDED ...TRA VEL FREE, EARN CASH. GROUP DISCOUNTS Student Government Building for the future Dear Wilkes University Students, In response to last week's letter to:the editor iri' The Beacon, we have a (ew suggestions on bow your voice can be heard by those who represent you at Wilkes. The student body is represented by a presiden~ a tri-council consisting of off-campus council, commuter council and inter-residence hall council represellltives. Every class also has six representatives, a president, vice president, secretary and treasurer. We are all open to ideas from the student body and welcome you to approach us and share them at any time. If you wonder how you can reach these students, there are a number of options. You can call or visildle Student Goverment office (SUB, third floor, Ext. 2910), attend one of our weekly meetings (Wednesday nights at 6:30 p.m., second floor, Marts) or you may recognize some of us from the picture on the cover of The Weekender and address us about any concerns. Any student is also welcome to run for a positionon Student Government. Those students who took an active role in the planning and development of "Get Lucky in the Woods" were representing those who support the education of fellow students and community 1n regard to safe ex and safe drinking. Those students drawn to Wilkes for an education are receiving just that. This education extends past the classroom however, to issues that can change or even save their lives. A school that cares gets involved with the community is only improving its reputation, not diminishing it. Going public allowed us to share an extremely important message with many more people. Condoms being distributed and shuttles transporting students to and from the Woodlands can hardly be viewed as reckless. The title of the Friday the 13th event was used to draw attention to important issues, not offendi seen as any sort of mockery. Imagine the horror of nine and twelve-year-olds learning about sex and not learning about the respo bilities and precautions that go along with it. The picture of Wilkes students and "Condoman" functioned an opener to facts and information that dealt with drinking responsibly and safe sex. Wilkes students mo gave testimonies about how these issues have touched their lives. With these issues· being so personal and to us, we could only take them seriously, which is why we planned this event. Educational events, like 11us one, make us proud to be Colonels. We are sorry to hear that this event was misunderstood by anyone in the community or any Wilkes students. Hopefully, people will alloy,, themselves to be more open-minded and grasp a better unders of our events in the future. Sincerely representing, Student Government Senior Class 1999 Winter Weekend Theme: BOARD GAMES!!! dancers ScrantoIJ !comes holiday faJ ·orDivisi horusof Scranton ter Ensei ry for Ki theSCrai e becom€ the lidaysho1 iH be deli en the to hing do1,1 trapJays i ·ers. will also edancers 1 unique pie Uing, actir tra will b r's Blithe nowFJa1 n and narr erfonning owgirl," a m Scranto is the first attempte ·on, havini eat one �on, December -10, 1998 Page7 Holiday Surprises _ mthe Philharmonic combined talents and efforts of these community arts organizations many months to create," explained Maestro Hugh Keelan. "Our combined efforts have put together a Show filled with fun, surprises and beautiful music to celebrate the holidays!" New choreography, music and costumes will be combined with traditional favorites such as excerpts from The Nutcracker and Sleigh Ride. ''We wanted to include everyone's favorite selections from the holiday shows of the past as well add new surprises to ylvania as the orms its holiday , "Holiday ortheastem · · liday a new look, new the holiday love and come teI year. There will gers and plenty of to keep the · g through the ~8~ll , li: 1)~11 • holiday season memorable!" John Macukas, executive director, Philharmonic. The holiday concert has becom~ a,, tradition for families in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Today the tradition is stronger than ever as the concert commands four performances in one weekend. In 1997 the Philharmonic performed the holiday concert to over 6,500 in one weekend and anticipates even larger crowds in 1998. The Philharmonic is scheduled to perform at the F.M. Kirby Center on Friday, December 11, at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, December 12, at 2:00 p.m. and the Scranton Cultural Center on Saturday, December 12, at 7:00 p.m. and on Sunday, December 13, at 2:00 p.m. There are four convenient performances that are sure to fit into everyone's holiday schedule. "Holiday Surprises" is being sponsored by PNC Bank, Lord & Taylor, Mercy Health Partners, Sallie Mae, Bell Atlantic, Allied Services, Nabisco Foods Group and Trion Industries. WBRE-1V 28 is the Philharmonic's media sponsor for the entire season. Tickets sell very quickly for these holiday performances. For the best available seats call the Philharmonic at (717)-457-8301. The Philharmonic is now on-line at www.nepaphil.com with Internet services provided by Icon Technologies .. t1()Lll)A'¥ • ,i; !comes the new oliday family nior Division of horns of the f Scranton and the in the 'e'sholiday show. This dancers will be delighting again when the toy emarching down the dr orchestra plays Parade nSoldiers. orm a unique piece of story telling, acting and ~ orchestra will be Grainger' s Blithe Bells vsky' s Snow Flake children and narrators will be performing the Little Snowgirl," along dmrs fromScranton .This is the first time nic has attempted production, having eon stage at one time piece. meof a kind "~ make this Wilkes Students: a new perspective chai.rman of the Wilkes By PAULA J. GENTILMAN Special to the Beacon Barry Miller, founder and CEO of Buyers Only America Real Estate, was the guest speaker at Wilkes University's Entrepreneur's Forum and was selected as this fall semester's executive in residence. 'The Entrepreneur's Forum and Executive in Residence programs bring real world experience to the students and helps to give them perspectives that can be lost in the classroom," said Dr. Jeffrey Alves, professor of free enterprise and entrepreneurship, Wilkes. Miller was named a 1967 Outstanding Graduate at Wilkes, where he earned a bachelor of science degree in commerce and finance. After graduation he served 3 years in the United States Army which included service in Vietnam. In 1986, he formed Buyers Only America University Council and is on the Board of Trustees. The _Entrepreneur's Forum is sponsored by Students In Free Enterprise (SIPE) and was held in the Rite Aid Auditorium. lt is intended to bring a practicing or experienced entrepreneur on campus to tell his or her story and to interact with the students. The forum gives students a sense of the excitement and challenges of being an entrepreneur and demonstrates that an entrepreneurial career is within reach for nearly anyone. Beacon File Photo The executive in residence Barry Miller gives students a program brings business people new perspective. on the Wilkes campus for two to three days. This semester, the Real Estate, a national franchise of students had the opportunity to only buy·P,r agency real estate interact with Mille~ through their offices. classes, club meetings and He is currently publishing a individual meetings. consumer book entitled "HomeBuyer's Wake Up!" Miller is ~British Folk and Blues~ at Chicory House forRepeat Peiformance Legendary British folk and blues performer Martin Simpson returns to the Chicory House, Friday, December 11, where his past dynamic performances have made him one of the most requested artists in the Chicory House's 10-year history. In addition to his usual repertoire, Simpson plans to perform ancient Christian, pagan and apocryphal carols of the Christmas and Solstice seasons. Simpson's brilliant finger style and slide guitar playing never fails to mesmerize audiences. He's been acclaimed by critics as "the finest guitar player on the planet" and"a master craftsman who attracts more hero worship than any musician on the British Folk Circuit with his performances of powerful yet ,subtle, understated beauty." Simpson has come a long way from his roots in Lincolnshire in Northern England. He played his first gig at 14. He became a professional musician at 17 and soon found himself in the vanguard of the British folk-rock movement, perfurming with Fairport Convention, Steeleye Span and the Albion Band. He issued his first solo recording in 1976 and began a career that has put him in the spotlight at festivals, concert halls and clubs on five continents, from London to Los Angeles, Calgary to Hong Kong. During his 25-year, 14-album career, Simpson's taut, emotional voice and powerful guitar playing have become legendary. He possesses a seemingly effortless command of complex styles from crystalline interpretations of traditional and Celtic music to high-powered slide guitar on his blues tunes. "His deeply emotional yet finely delineated expressions on his instrument are like precisely cut gems: their fire leaps out at you," said Jim Washburn, in the Los Angeles Times. "He mixes that English tradition with the Mississippi delta in a spellbinding fashion." His latest release "Cool and Unusual," which won the Indie Award for Best Acoustic Instrumental Album of 1998, has been hailed as a masterpiece. Folkroots review begins "Take a deep breath and reach for a dictionary of superlatives ... " Critics have lauded his work as "consummate artistry," "acoustic guitar wizardry" and "technically brilliant." The non-profit, volunteer-run Chicory House holds its coffeehouse-style concerts in the community room of St. Stephen's Church, 35 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre. However the Chicory House is not affiliated with St. Stephen's. Admission to the Martin Simpson concert Friday, December 11 at 8:00 p.m. is $8. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Desserts and beverages will be available for purchase throughout the evening. The Chicory House general information number is (717) 825-8772. �The Beacon, December 10, I Pages LifeStyles Aro·und Campu R oving Reporter.w ith Derek Bleiler What is the-worst thing you ever gotfor Christmas?, Chuck ''Wagon'' Wetzel- "A pack of Mary W aldorf"Napki,n and picture frame from my grandma." made gum." ·g risk enjoy . Toil ways Dustin Daniels'"The Smart Clapper' because I could not fi gure o u t the old clapper." Cranuning 101 by Mel Moyer Beacon Staff Writer As the end of the semester winds down, the workload increases. This is no reason to panic. There is no need to try and squeeze out the third floor windows of Evans Hall in an effort to jump. There is only one week left, you'll live through it. Here are some methods of studying and dividing up your workload so that the homework that needs to get done will and it will all be in on time. This is not to say you will get adequate amounts of sleep during this period, but you will perform tasks you thought otherwise unachievable. With this in ~nd, the first step is to go to the store and buy the biggest can of Maxwell House Instant Coffee you can budget. International Coffee's French Vanilla is a good choice, but is high priced. Swiss Miss Hot Chocolate will also do the job. . Next, grab a calendar at the convenience store and a' ton of colored note cards, they will prove useful somewhere. If you spent all your money on the coffee, no need to worry, just draw a calendar up (include weekends, you'll need to work straight through). Sit down at your desk, make yourself a large cup of coffee, open one notebook at a time while writing down the due dates and brief descriptions of work into your brand spankin' new calendar. After that, decide what is most important, what should be done first and what you would like to do. Now that you have your coffee, make sure it is not too hot, because you must drink it quick, strap yourself to the chair in your room and prepare to do work. · Rule of thumb: If you want to get work done tell yourself that your butt is not allowed to lose contact with the chair for a certain period of time. For example, start working at 8:00 p.m. and don't move from the chair until 6:00 a.m. or so. Now that you are at an understanding tbat work needs to be done, you will do it. · First start the homework that has the closest due date. If it is a writing assignment the best thing you can do is ~te the header on a blank word document. Then babble on the screen for a while until you get an idea. The most nnportant part of writing something is being aware of what you want to say and organizing it. As for enormous reading assignments read what you feel the author thinks is important. If the author tends to ramble on, skim the text until you get to the next important item. You will get the general idea of at least what is going on. ~en you get tired of writing or studying the really important item due tomorrow that you are currently working on, start the one you have labeled easy or fun on your calendar. Do that for a while, this is your break... but you still can not leave the chair, until you get stumped. If you can keep at this pace for a week or until all your work is complete, you have finished cramming for the fall '98 semester. ~ow you are welcome to sleep until Christmas to get rid of the black bags that formed below your eyes from working so hard and losing sleep. You'll make it! "$50 worth of wear." inaI B in sh migh IRHC: Time for relaxati By MEL MOYER Beacon Staff Writer It is getting closer and closer to the end of the semester and we all know what that means. This means there is tons of studying, writing and reviewing. So much that sometimes we forget to stop, eat, and relax. In an effort to calm the nerves of the student body the Inter Residence Hall Council (~C) holds a party the weekend before finals. This is an important event for all students. It is a time when the student body can sit down and pass off the stress we all felt during the last week of classes. We have one last opportunity to "hang out" before embarking on the task of becoming a study-aholic. Every year, in the Pickering Cafeteria, the IRHC hosts a ''Final Exam Study Break." The IRHC orders plenty of food for this gathering including at least ninety pizzas from Rodano' and Desi's, most of which have toppings, but plain is available. Toppings for the pizzas will include mushrooms, pepperoni, sausage, and anchovies mostly! · IRHC should have a little bit of everything for everyone's They also order a good amount of Italian water ice on hand during the event. Al things to do, don't worry }'(' won't be bored, IRHC has karioke machine so w wants to try there handat can. Maybe the King is hi · Wilkes University afterall! In years past this event popular that there would re out the doors waiting for · Knowl s as long 'I one orig" could se either take a place this year in the Pie · cafeteria from 7:3O-9:30 p Sunday December 13.All and beverages are free and on an 'all you can eat basis. out and enjoy the evening some you close Wiles fri Remember to spend · with your friends because most part you won't see again fer a month. So take advantage of opportunity to have onlast hoorah in the year 1998. Also, if anybody lrtgd pick up their final exam package, provided by his11 parents, in the IRHC offict basement of Conyngham will be at the "Final Exam Break.. " s F( REA KJ S TO S( REE ME, ST, CAN( ,BAHA1' . .GE OR �Page9 on,December 10, 1998 les Entertainment ... Critic's Corner ~ with Dan Lavelle ''Psycho" lalian w iing thee don't w ed, IRH achine there h the King ersity af past thi there w Hello fellow movie viewers. Sorry for the rather long disappearance. I was busy running around with a lot of side projects as well as trying to keep my professors happy. t guess stress was weighing so much sI forgot to write my little column. With my long disappearance you bJUghrI checked into the Bates Motel. Speaking of Bates, I went to see '?!ycho" film. · film, the director, Gus Van Sant, remade the 1969 classic from Alfred 'Ire storyline is pretty much the same. Mrs. Marion Crane (Anne Heche) · amount of money from her business and went on the run. On her way, mo the Bates Motel and runs into Norman (Vince Vaughn). After night, Crane disappears for some reason. Now her sister, her boyfriend investigator are trying to find her. What they learn might kill them. Ml admit, I was very skeptical at first when I heard "Psycho" was being that classic films should stay the way they are. Since this will be my · I wanted to end it with a big film. Unfortunately, this movie wasn't it would be. In fact, I think it comes close to being a classic flop. ampare the old "Psycho" to the new one, you will see aclose match as , camera shots and lines are concerned.·The only differences I saw was made in color, a new cast and one or two new scenes were added. bi abig risk in remaking this film. PDitl enjoyed the actors involved in this picture. Vaughn does play a Bates. This man was so demented, that he gave me a shiver up my always seems to give a good performance no matter what film he is in. ~ does a good job, some people will always remain loyal to Anthony kooginal Bates. ' octtm in the film you might want to look for is Anne Heche. Though asoort part, she gives a good performal,)ce. Even her death scene was rather . You might remember her in such films as "Six Days and Seven Nights," "aoo ''I Know What You Did last Summer." I believe this woman will still movies as long as her career is still alive. usion, I am giving this about 2 112 STARS. I've had mixed feelings film. On one hand I saw the remaking of "Psycho" as a big risk and that you · the original version. On the other hand if you' re not familiar with this could be seen as a good starting point for beginners. Plus the cast is So either take your chances seeing this film or save your money and rent want to say thank you to The Beacon for letting me do my movie review you to all the readers that actually read this article over the past year and a pveme their support and friendly comments. Wish you luck in the real Your critic, Dan Lavelle D<A,.!=i~! RESERVE TFOR REAK 1999! STOSOUTH REE MEALS), ST, CANCUN, , BAHAMAS, SPRING BREAK '99 IT'S PARTY TIME Jamaica and Mexico from $399- Florida from $99. On-campus reps needed! Lowest Prices, guaranteed Calll-800-648-4849 COM or visit us at ~~~.~~~~!. -x... _. ststravel.com 1 ·atels • I ,- n t •, • JI 00, 00. <!tf.f DearAni I ha~e this JP<!t rgJ©(!i with Ani people have done is wrong, I totally agree with you. ~ It is something that has never even crossed my mind, problem and I am but I don't think it is something you need to take ::rts~o::do. upon yourself to bring to the professors attention. I want to handle First thing, if and when these people find out it was you who told on them, the "pay back" might not it as ethical! y as be fun. I'm sure you are going to anger them greatly possible but I am if this c01Des out. As for approaching these people not exactly sure how to go about doing that. I know a about what they are doing, I can tell you right nowgroup of people who have a copy of the final for one they don't care. They will probably laugh in your of my classes. They attained it by having someone face, because they don't care one bit. So don't waste steal it from the professors office. I think that it was your breath on them. Just worry about yourself, very wrong of these people to do this and I want to study and attain your A the right way. confront them about it but I don't want to make If you think this is going to haunt you forever if waves. I don't think that it's fair that I study my butt you don't do something about it, then go to the off for this class and there are people who are being professor, but I suggest you just tell him that handed a 4.0 and are escaping the stress and studying someone in the class has the final. 1bat' s all he really for this final. I think it should be brought to the ' needs to know in order to change the questions on professors attention so he knows that there are the test. cheaters in the class. I am appalled at the actions of If it we me in this situation, I would just look at these students and as an honest student and person in it as these people are losers who can't do their own general, I feel something should be done about it, but work and I would go along happy with my life. So I have no clue how. Can you help? don't stress about what they are doing wrong, just Wants to spill it concentrate on yourself at these stressful times. You will go nuts worrying about what everyone else is Dear Wants to Spill It, doing. Hey honey! How about you calm down a little So, what they are doing is not effecting you bit, stop stressing about other peoples actions and immediately so don't worry. Study your buns off, wony about your own. As you said these people are earn your good grade, feel good about yourself and escaping some stress by having this final, but you are feel good knowing that you are not a cheater. just piling it on yourself by worrying about these Peace-Ani stupid people stealing some paper. What these ~ *send questions to inner_peace@hotmail.com* Aligning the planets with Madame Zelda Taurus (April 20 - May 20) Procrastination seems to be your middle name this week. Take the weekend to catch up on all your backed up work that is due this week. Gemini (May 21 - June 21) Your hard work all semester begins to pay off. As all your friends are running around to get their final assignments done, you can kick back and enjoy the relaxation. Cancer (June 22 - July 22) Since you have been trying to get a handle on your Christmas shopping you now have a nice work load to catch up on. Take things one at a time and you will finish with ease over the weekend. uo (July 22 -August 22) Holidays and finals have you feeling so drained, academically and financially. Just keep in mind that your hard work with both occasions will prove positive rewards. · Virgo (August 23- September 22) Financial problems seem to have a big weight on your shoulders. Just don't worry right now about how you are doing to pay for all your holiday shopping ideas will come to you shortly. Libm (September 23 - October 23) Start hinting to your loved ones as to what you want for the holidays. If you don't, you may find yourself returning a lot to the stores. Scorpio (October 24 - November 21) Start your studying early. Avoid the usual stress you experience during finals. Your mind and body will thank you afterwards. Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21) You have had it tough for a while now but you're starting to see the light. Don't stop kicking your fins until you reach the surface! · Capricorn (December 22 - January 19) You have been feeling under the weather lately. Take advantage of the holiday spirit around you to lift you up. Aquarius (January 20- February 18) Help spread the holiday spirit to friends and family that need it this week. These people may become bigger problems and need a lot of attention over the holidays and you won't need that extra stress. Pisces (February 19- March 20) Something from your past will put a damper on your holiday season. Don't worry too much because th~ solution to the conflict will become evident and it will work itself out by next week. Aries (Mflrch 21 -April 19) Preparing for finals this week will have your stress level sJ...-y high. Make sure you keep your priorities straight so you don't get yourself over worked. �Page 10 orts A ''Sea of Yellow'' coming to Mar By MATT REITNOUR Beacon Staff Writer When the men's basketball team made a run at the national title last season, the Henry Gymnasium in the Marts Center became a mad house, especially in the student cheering section. This year, the team is off to a 60 start" and some people want to make the "madness" more uniformed and even more intense. This past week the sale of bright yellow T-shirts began. The men' s tennis team is conducting the sale as proceeds will help defray the cost of their spring break trip to Hilton Head, South Carolina. On the front is the number six to signify the crowd this season in the Henry Gymnasium that will help their Colonel hoopers get back to Salem in late March. They will consider themselves "the sixth man.'' The design on the back of the shirt has not yet been released, but the group is excited about the new wave for Wilkes sports fans. "It would be great to have a whole mass of yellow shirts to make the opposing teams feel intimidated," said John Seitzinger, head coach, men' s tennis and director, Sports Information. "It would make opposing teams feel very unwanted," added Seitzinger. ot s Beacon File This season,. these Colonel and Lady Colonel fans (LEFf) will to celebrate the victories of their beloved teams in yellow T• sponsored by the men's tennis team. This concept was inspired orange shirts worn by the fans of Hope College. (ABOVE), Beacon Sports Editor The Colonels men' s basketball team learned that this season would not be all peaches and cream. They faced off against the Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU) of Madison Devils on Saturday, December 5, and found .themselves in hot water. The Colonels took the floor and flaunted their perfect record against the Devils, but the Devils were up to the challenge. Junior forward Brian Brennan and the Devils took advantage of sloppy play by the Colonels and earned their way to a one point halftime lead. This marked the first time this season the Colonels trailed at halftime. In their previous matchups the Colonels blew away their opponents by margins of 14, 18, 46 r Joe -old s hi~ agi ff Seitzinger pointed to seniors Matt Minielly and Aaron Sherburne as the ones doing the "grunt work" on this T-shirt project. The senior tennis players came up with the idea after seeing Hope College last season and all their fans in bright orange to support their squad at the Final Four. "Hope' s fans all wore bright orange shirts sponsored by Mountain Dew at the Final Four," said Sherburne. huge gathering of fans wearing "We thought it looked really yellow will definitely make the good," added Sherburne. home clubs feel good," Seitzinger Minielly came up with the added. design and Seitzinger got the shirts Shirts can be purclias·eofrom printed for the team. They are now any member of the men's tennis selling them for $12. team. The goal is simple. Make the If you buy a T-shirt, not only opposing team not only beat the Colonels on the floor, but they must will you be helping the Colonel men' s tennis team go to South beat the "Sea of Yellow" as well. "If we can sell 1,000 shirts, we Carolina in late February, you will also be helping the Colonel and will," said Seitzinger. Lady Colonel basketball players "In college basketball, every little edge becomes important and a make a run at a trip to the Final Four in March. team was tops in the M" Conference Freedom attehdanceilast;season. the largest crowd so far but the big rivalries and ers have not yet visited Barre. excellent fan support on the Final Four last seasoo. fans made the trip to S Virginia. Hoops suffer scare, come back against F By SCOTT VEITH the' are and 32. Fortunately, the Colonels have junior All-American guard Dave Iannuzzi. Iannuzzi scored 22 of his 28 points in the second half to lead the Colonels back to respectability on their home court. Sophomore guard Bob Morcom said, "(Iannuzzi) definitely took pressure off of everyone else. He didn't miss." Iannuzzi was 7-7 from the field in the second half including four three-pointers. This upped Jannuzzi's three-point average to 4.4 per game. The Colonels outscored, outrebounded and out-hustled the Devils in the second stanza to overwhelm the Devils by a score of 69-62. For his efforts this past week, Iannuzzi was named to the Middle Atlantic States Athletic Conference Honor Roll for the first week of December. This continues Jannuzzi's personal streak of either being named Player of the Week or Honor Roll each week of this season. Iannuzzi is currently second in the conference in points per game. He also leads the league in free throw percentage and three point field goals. Iannuzzi is also top ten in four other statistical categories. Also excelling statistically for the Colonels is Scott Cleveland who leads the conference in both field goal percentage and steals per game. Brian Gryboski is second to Iannuzzi in free throw percentage. The Colonels are bh;ssed with strong leadership from their upperclassmen. Freshman Kevin Walsh said, ''They' re a great bunch of guys. They work really hard." The freshmen have also contributed greatly to the Colonel cause. Walsh, Greg Barrouk and Wes Kovach have each contributed with hustle and determination . Walsh sees the playing time as a chance to better himself. Walsh said, "It's a great opportunity for me to come to a wellestablished program and see some playing time as a freshman ." Transfer Guard Mike Fitzgeralde opponent and looks for an open DIID FDU-Madison Devils. a tim �Page 11 Sports around the world... eco returns uth Folrida RSBURG, FLORIDA The Tampa Bay Devil !lave added some punch to line-up. The Florida club has free agent Jose Canseco., year-old smacked 46 for Toronto last season. 15 the fourth team for I aggio still in hospital YWOOD, FLORIDA "I'm not saying he's going yello sins . (A nels men' sin the reedom t season. wd so far l'alries and was al sup ~ las 1 e trip ·vc but he's not inuninently ." Those are the words of the ooctor for Joe DiMaggio. 84-year-old former Yankee continues his battle in a hospital. ite DiMaggio's dramatic ent from his serious infection and fever, Dr. Earl added a setback could at any time. PMaggio is in stable condition ia still on a respirator. TheNew York Yankee center ce a cancerous tumor d from his right lung ber. the NFL season without Isaac Bruce. The wide receiver has been put on the injured reserve list with a lingering hamstring injury. Bruce started out with 21 catches in the first two games. But he missed the last six games and sat out most of the three others earlier in the season . Little Leaguers expand series WILLIAMSPORT, PENNSYLVANIA (AP)-- The Little League World Series will be expanding. Starting in 2001, the event will grow to 16 teams competing over nine days. It's the first expansion of the baseball championship of 11 and 12-year-olds since 1947. Currently the event starts out with eight teams. Copeland hooks up with The Pack GREEN BAY (AP)-- In a move to offset injury problems, the Green Bay Packers have signed.wide receiver Russell Copeland. The sixyear veteran was waived by Philadelphia last week. Copeland is expected to play Sunday against Chicago. s' Bruce out Ellard will finally for the year quit after season ASHBURN, VIRGINIA (AP)-Veteran receiver Henery Ellard, sfibtorbyoubibco:s1 who has retired before, says he'll play the final three games with Washington and then quit for good. The 16-year pro was waived by New England last week. Archie Moore in poor health SAN DIEGO (AP)-- Former boxing great Archie Moore is in failing health at a hospice home in San Diego. Moore knocked out more opponents than anyone else in the history of boxing. Moore will be 85-years-old on Sunday. Astro~ looking for the Rocket HOUSTON (AP)-- Houston general Manager Gerry Hunsicker said the Astros are negotiating with Toronto on a trade for five-time Cy Young Award winner Roger Clemens. The Blue Jays pitcher asked to be traded to a team closer to home or a contender. Adubato joins W.N.B.A NEW YORK (AP)-- Former NBA coach Rich Adubato is the fifth male coach in the 12team WNBA, Adubato will run the New York Liberty. Catch all of the Wilkes, basketball MAND SELL CD's• TAPES• RECORDS• VIDEOS• BOOKSZ action live on - US/CfiL ENER{jI j 90.7WCLH. RTH MAIN STREET• WILKES-BARRE All men's and IJIJl:131JIJhhhl111IU:11111111JU:11JU:lU:11111111hlU: women's home (iyn ana .'Abortion Care games and all Non:JudjpnentatandCom_,Passionate s Pregnancy termination 5-16 weeks away clouble- · Non-surgical abortion with medication header~ will be Morning after pills comlallentown broadcast for logical & Birth Control Services dCertified Gynecologists your listening for off any service! ale Nurse Practitioners Most insurance plans pleasure. music•books•unique gifts 829•2929 z Bring in this ad $5 That's what I say J • with SCOTT VEITH The Wilkes athletic community is used to seeing story book endings to perfect games or seasons over the past few years. We loved watching the men's basketball team win the Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) championship last season and go all the way to the Final Four in Salem, Virginia. We cried when the football team suffered a heart-breaking home loss against Susquehanna earlier this season by a score of 42-40. This emotion and energy is great. · What we fail to realize is that even the teams that are not top-ranked contenders need our support. This fall, I attended about six women' s volleyball games and I felt like an outcast. The team did not play very well and were not conference powerhouses, so we shut our eyes to their efforts. The largest crowd at any one of these games was no larger than 125 people. A Monday night touch football game on the Greenway attracts almost as many fans as that and the guys playing in these games have to take a cigarette break every 10 minutes. " The most embarrassing thing for a team.to suffer through is to lose at home to a team that has a better crowd. Last spring, I attended a baseball game at Artillery Park on a bright and sunny Saturday afternoon. I was one of only five Wilkes students in the stands. The visiting team had more parents in the bleachers than we had fans. That's atrocious. I can understand not showing up for away games. I've only been to a few of those myself. I can even understand if you have something important to do like work or study. What I can't understand is why someone who has absolutely nothing at all to do and only lives a block or two from the Marts Center would not show up at a game. Would it kill some of you to show some support for your friends and classmates? Last year, I ran into a man in a supermarket who recognized my Wilkt;s t-shirt. He told me that he was a student at Wilkes in the 1970' s and he asked if I had been to any wrestling matches. I told him that I had and he asked me, "Are they as crazy as they used to be?" I told him that I was one of about 25 people there and he put his head down in embarrassment. He then proceeded to tell me the stories of how the gymnasium would shake when the referee would slap the mat for a pin. The excitement ran so high in the place that the wrestlers often could not hear the referee's whistle due to the crowd noise. Then his eyes lit up and he asked me, "Did you ever hear about'The Snake?"' I told him that I had not, so he told me all about this mysteriously evil character. Soon after he began his story about how the whole crowd would hiss when "'~e Snake" took the mat, the personality he was speaking of started to become clear in my head. Finally, he said "Big Al" and I knew he was speaking of someone still close to the Wilkes athletic community. "The Snake" was none other than current wrestling coach Al Zellner. What the Wilkes community was blessed witll in the 1970' s is something we may never see again; an entire student body that cared. Of course there were the few guys or girls that had no interest in what was going on at Ralston Field, but they were, for the most part, the outcasts. The cool thing to do was to go to the game and party afterwards. Now, it seems like the partying is a separate entity from the game. Can anyone out there, wrestlers excluded, state the current record of the Wilkes wrestling team? I know this is partially The Beacon's fault for not running a story about the squad until this week, but even we were in the dark about the team's success. They are 6·-01 This past weekend, they placed third in a tournament at York College where they faced some pretty stiff competition. These guys are for real. I know "Marts Madness" will set in again this March when the guys hoops team makes a run for the MAC and national title, but what about the wrestlers? What about the girls hoops team? Do we really not care? Are we only interested in our school's most popular team? These athletes bust their butts to represent Wilkes with pride and passion. We give most of them nothing to show for it. Twenty years from now, these kids are going to dig up their old photo albums and show their children their college wrestling, softball or soccer pictures and their kids are going to ask "Why aren't their fans in the stands?" Their only possible answer is that, at Wilkes, school spirit does not exist. That is embarrassing. accepted. The ideas expressed in this colurrm are generated through everyday interaction with Beacon readers and members of the Wilkes community. �The Beacon, December 10, I Sports Page 12 Wrestlers shock opponents, start 6By LARRY LEWIS Beacon Staff Writer This year's Wilkes University wrestling team has devastated nearly everyone that is familiar with the team's achievements over the past few seasons. The squad has jumped out to a 6-0 record and finished third in the York Tournament this past weekend. Duane Ritter copped top honors at the York tourney to help earn the Colonels their third place showing . Heavyweight Heath Fleisher has been the most dominant wrestler for the squad. In his nine matches, Fleisher has yet to lose and has recorded seven pins to lead the team. Joe Smith, the starting 184 pounder for the Colonels, has recorded six pins of his own to rank second on the squad. Ritter and Corey Luce rank · second on the squad with eight victories and Josh Mendoza has chipped in with seven wins. In their first match of the . season, the Colonels slipped past Messiah College by a score of2719. Their following match resulted in a 49-6 route of the Thaddeus Steven's Institute. They followed suit with a 54-0 blanking of Lebanon Valley College just days later. In a meet with Carleton University and Centenary College, the Colonels proved to be the toughest team in the house as they beat the teams by scores of 47-9 and 48-6, respectively. In a more highly competitive battle, the Colonels faced off against the Monarchs of King's College. The teams battled back and forth and the Colonels came out on top in a squeaker by a score of 20-18. Most of the team's success can be attributed to the leadership of the upperclassmen. Freshman Scott Henshaw said, "(The veterans) help us out in the room a lot. They are the ones that are always pushing us." Henshaw has earned a 6-3 mark so far and is pleased with the team's progress. "I was expecting a slow start because we're still in th~ transition stage," said Henshaw. The team has been anything but transitional. Fourteen wrestlers have recorded victories for the Colonels. This is more wrestlers than were on the tyam's roster just a year ago. Nine other wrestlers have contributed to the Colonel cause in the practice room and in off season workouts. These athletes have not yet posted wins for the team, but add depth to a strong lineup. Coach Al Zellner is finally blessed with the wrestlers he needs to put together a strong line-up. He no longer has to give up points every match becuase of forfeits. Henshaw said, "I think (Zellner) is a good coach. He just needed the numbers. Last season, he didn't have enough guys to work with." The team still has two-and-ahalf months of wrestling ahead of them. The team will wrestle again on Saturday, December 12, at York and will host the Wilkes Open on December 28 and 29. For the remainder of the season, the squad is optimistic. They plan on wrestling strong opponents and putting Wilkes wrestling back on the map. The latter part of the season includes bouts against Boston College, Old Dominion and Franklin & Marshall. Henshaw added, "I hope we can be ranked at the end of the season so other Division III teams know what to look forward to next season." aeon is holding a the best desig n o f 2 sign to be u sed ru ocal point for the of the students of University. what you think Th, thead sho uld look best design will the cover of The the rest o f the year ign mus t include Photo by DerekB The Wilkes wrestling team practices ther moves during a recent practice in the wr room in the Marts Center. Lady Colonels gain momenta The Lycoming Lady Warriors were also forced to fre9uently shoot Beacon Staff Writer with under five seconds on the shot clock, lowering their field goal The Wilkes University percentage. This was due to an women's basketball team sho~ed aggressive defensive attack by the many early signs of improvement Lady· Colonels. as they picked up two wins last Meanwhile, the Lady Colonels' week. The Lady Colonels (3-3 offense struggled early. However, overall, 1-1 in the Middle Atlantic . by the midway point of the first Conference) topped Lycoming half, Lycoming began to tire. College 58-50 on Wednesday, Wilkes, utilizing it's deep bench, December 2, before hammering took advantage of this with a 13-0 Curry College 100-46 on Saturday, run, keyed by 3-pointers from December 5. Robyn Mendygral and Angela Wednesday night's home Collins. The teams then see-sawed opener was a crucial game for their way to a 28-27 halftime score, Wilkes, who had lost their last two with Lycoming in the lel'!d, contests. The team came out The start of the second half hustling against a taller Lycoming belonged to the Lady Warriors, as squad, triggering several Warrior they increased the margin to nine turnovers. po!nts. However Wilkes continued By GREG COLLINS - to work the ball inside to their forwards, drawil\g a number of quick fouls. In the bonus, more than seven team fouls, with 9:48 still to play, Wilkes freshman Lauren Elwood connected on both ends of a one-and-one free throw situation to bring the Colonels within seven. After Elwood sank two more free throws, Jill Ronkowski who had 16 points on the night added the second of her three 3-pointers on the night. Following a Lycoming bucket by high-scorer Megan Zimmerman, who nailed 20 points, Ronkowski sank another three to bring the Colonels within one. Wilkes took the lead .and kept it after Tracy Zaykoski followed her lay-up with a foul shot to complete the three point play. Vo ''Tonight (the Lycoming game) really says a lot about the character of this team," said Head Coach Karen Haag after the game. "We so needed to bounce back," Haag added. Wilkes used the momentum that they gained against the Lady Warriors to steam roll Curry College in the opening round of the Sheraton Four Points Tournament in Rochester, N.Y. Thirteen Colonels scored in the contest with Ronkowski again leading the team in scoring. Ronkowski, the squads leading 3point shooter, knocked down five shots from behind the arc for all of her 15 points. Katie Watkins also pitched in 14 points for Wilkes. The Colonels did not fare as well in the championship game, though, falling 73-66 to host, Nazareth College. Wilkes only 2 of 18 shots from 3 land, but Watkins andseoi(J Huber grabbed a combined rebounds, creating second The Lady Colonels' again apparent as the team from 15 points back to clCGC score to 70-66 with just ovtt minute to play. Nazareth c' the win by sinking a short and a free throw in thew moments. Despite the setback, di remain positive. They can accomplish their team goals season. "We have a huge potential. We're right there, Collins. Page2 ? See Roving Page6 December 11 December 12 December 28 December ~Men's Basketball vs. Misericordia @York Tournament, 6:00 p.m. *Men's Basketball @York Tournament, TBA *Women's Basketball @King's, 2:00p.m. · *Wrestling@ York, 12:00 p.m . .. .... .... .... 0 *Wrestling, Wilkes Open, 10:00 a.m. ...... *Wrestling, Wilkes Open,. 12:00p.m. n fall to Lyco... Page 8 � 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 1998 December 10th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1998 December 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/c5c81ece73b35330087b78c0f6d0e63b.pdf f30358efcfff571ca48943c181889d86 PDF Text Text THE BEACON Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18766 January, 28 1999 Volume 51 Number 13 It's time to head to higher grounds By NICOLE METZGER Beacon Staff Writer Beacon is holding a for the best design of a design to be used as y focal point for the ·ce of the students of Cin the ~enter. ~age 2 Page6 For the past few weeks, the water level of the Susquehanna River has been rising. When this happens the entire valley worries. With the increase of population in the Wyou:i.ing Valley, there is need for more streets, parking lots and buildings. This creates a problem for possible flooding. The water that is normally soaked into the ground is now being diverted into the Susquehanna River and it's tributaries. This creates a need for a levee system. Cities upstream from Wilkes-Barre implemented this system so they wouldn't be damaged from flooding. This forces cities downstream to also builtl this levee system. Currently there has been talk about raising the levee and instal_!.ing an inflatable dam to help reduce flood threats throughout the Susquehanna River Valley. If this levee system was installed prior to 1972, the disaster of the flood could have been greatly minimized. The effects of the 1972 flood can still be seen on the Sterling Hotel. A water line is visible at the 17 foot mark which is nearly pen,. As the Susquehanna River rises, Wilkes-Barre residents remain cautious. the height of a traffic light. The flood of '72 caused many residents of the Wvomin2 Vallev to lose businesses and personal belongings. Since then the levee system was constructed so this damage could never happen again. In early 1996, the theory about the levee system was proven wrong. Combinations of large snow fall, warmer temperatures, and heavy rain caused the river to rise to 1/2 foot below the levee. Manv residents of the local community, including Wilkes University students, volunteered throughout the night to performed tasks such as filling sand bags in hope that the water damage would be minimal. Many of the students living on campus were evacuated to an uncomfortable College Misericordia gymnasium for the night. By early morning the river crested at over 36 feet and students were afraid to return to campus. The river eventually · returned to a safe level after most of the ice was melted. However there is always fear of another great flood. There may never be a perfect solution to the possibility of the Susquhanna River flooding. So for now Mother Nature is the major deciding factor. Wilkes grads enter world By DEENA M. GUADAGNO Special to The Beacon tes of the month ... Page7 Photo by Frank Tomaszewski Wilkes University president Dr. Christopher Breiseth conferred 63 graduate and 85 undergraduate degrees during the Annual Winter Commencement exercises in the Edward Darling Jr. Theater of the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts. The event was kicked off with a formal greeting and introduction by Dr J. Michael Lennon. Following the welcome by Lennon, vice president for academic affairs, Mary Hession, director of campus interfaith and volunteer services, provided the invocation. Opening greetings were provided by Gerald Moffatt, a 1963 Wilkes graduate and chairman of the Board of Trustees; Dr. Bing Wong, chairperson of the Faculty Affairs Counsel; and Melanie Joyce Bell, a graduating senior from Vernon, New Jersey. Bell, a former Miss America ?agent contestant, was among the acomplished graduates in the group. J.J. Fadden, a recipient of a bachelors degree in history was another of Wilkes' recognizable graduates as he was the first Colonel football player to earn Division Ill Defensive player of the Year honors in 1997. Lieutenent Colonel Scott R. Papp, a professor/chairperson of the aerospace studies group at Wilkes, presented Christine Marie Anderson with the United States Air Force, Armed Forces Reserve Officer Appointment. Dr. James Merryman, professor of sociology and anthropology, director of International studies, and coordinator of distance learning at Wilkes presented an address titled," Come Together: The Unity of Knowledge, Work, and Humanity in the Next Century.' Merryman was awarded the 1998-1999 Carpenter Outstanding Teacher Award, presented annually to a member of the Wilkes faculty nominated by his peers. Congressman Paul Kanjorski and King's College president, Father James Lackenmier, were awarded honorary doctor of humane letters degrees. Kanjorski was recognized for his leadership role and commitment to the economic development of Pennsylvania's 11th Congressional District. After the comencement ceremonies, Brieseth, Kanjorski, distinguished faculty and graduates were invited to a lunchoen in Rumors. The lunchoen was catered by the Wilkes cafeteria staff. The Beacon would like to offer congratulations to all of the graduates. �Pa e2 . - · The Beacon News Reaching for a better build By FRANK TOMASZEWSKI Beacon News Editor There's a highly energetic fad that has started up right here on campus. A new intramural aerobics club, which was fonned in the beginning of October, is now starting to gain popularity. The club is organized and taught by Physical Education instructor Antoinette Wingert. Any member of faculty, staff, or the student body are welcome to join the club. There is a $20 per month fee for faculty and staff, Photo By Frank Tomaszewski but students can Antoinette Wingert reaches for the sky during an participate for no afternoon aerobics session. charge. Aerobics is a great cardiovascular The classes are Monday workout which even the average through Friday at noon in the nutrition guru seems to overlook. "I wrestling room at the Henry· would like to see more of the weight Gymnasium, and consist of a 45 lifters in here because they minute workout. There is a short sometimes leave cardiovascular wann-µp period followed by a low exercise out", said Wingert. to medium impact aerobics session. Wingert encourages all who are Showers and lockers are provided interested to stop by the Martz center on location for both men and and join because swimsuit season is women. right around the comer. Individuals of all shapes and sizes are enouraged to attend. Wilkes athletics goes ca By SCOTT VEITH Beac·on Editor In Chief It has happened to all ofus a least a dozen of times. We flip through the channels and find nothing but purple dinosaurs telling us to love and politicians defending themselves in a legal suit. Perheps Bruce Springstein said it best when he said, "57 channels and nothing on." What the Wilkes community fails to realize is that our fellow students have been working hard to produce, direct and manage an entire campus television station full of programming. Channel 66, completely operated by competent Wilkes students with telecommunications experience and amb.ition provides hours of programming that highlights Wilkes students, faculty and campus events. These programs, including Wilkes Today and Colonels' Edge were created by Wilkes students for Wilkes students. These shows also offer interested students a chance to get their foot in the door in the telecommunications field. The Thomas P. Shelburne Telecommunications Center is also equipped with state-of-the-art technology that aids these students in the production of their shows. Will Taylor, director of the Wilkes Today program, said "everything down there (in the Telecommunications center) is top of the line. We work hard to produce the shows and it's a lot of fun." Taylor has been involved with the production of Wilkes Tcxlay since his first semester at - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - • Wilkes and isforoptimistic about future plans the station. Taylor said, "We've still a lot to do before we consider our efforts a success. Students put in so many hours putting everything together. Travel Free and make lots of Cash ! I just hope that everybody learns from the experience." Top reps are offered on-site staff jobs. SPRING BREAK 991 Cancun * Nassau * j amaica All-Inclusive Deals, 32 hours FREE Drinks Special Discounts up to $100 per person Lowest price Guaranteed. Call now for details! Colonels' Edge, a sports talk/ highlight show created almost entirely by Taylor and Jason Evans, was recently nominated for a National Emmy Award. The duo, teamed with such contributors as Gary Spears, January Johnson and Doug Snyder have successfully brought the action of Wilkes athletics into the living rooms of thousands of local residents. On a recent running of Wilkes Today, the band "Hairy Boatswain" was featured and put on a satisfactory performance. The band views their appearance on cable television as a chance for some local recognition. John Leedock, the band's drummer said, "It was pretty cool of those guys (Channel 66) to have us on the show. The with the show an completely profes guys know what The telecomm department is al suggestions, co contributors. An interested in le the telecommuni interested in helping and other programs Taylor at Ext. 5234. Y, contact Carl Brigida in Shelbourne Teleco center in the basement Learning Center. Taylor said, "We use a couple of extra out. We like to work · interests and goals." Cadets recogni By PAULA J. GENTILMAN Special to The Beacon Wilkes University Air Force Reserve Officer Commissioning Corps(AFROTC) cadets Nick F. Cobb and Stephen B. Morrissey recently earned prestigious military scholarships in recognition of outstanding academic and military performance and potential for future leadership in the United States Air Force. Cadet Third Class Nick F. Cobb of Carbondale, a sophomore Computer Information Systems major at Wilkes, is a recruiting officer with the AFROTC cadet wing. Cadet Cobb competed against twenty local college students to receive the "Commander's Leadership Scholarship," a three year monetary scholarship which also awards a monthly stipend. Cadet Cobb is a member of Campus Interfaith, supports the Reserve Officer's Association, and Parachute Badge this Air Force Academy. Cadet SecondCla!I Barre, is ajuniorc major at Wilkes. He~ of a two year "In C Scholarship," and will • ~ Check out our website. http://wilkesl.wilkes.edu/~beaconlindex.html fo the I (Re gt the scholarship. Cadet Mo of the AFR0T ·s le will t eeli e Il ( is mi wi tiOJ also b ver th, d Nat www.classtravel.com 800/838-6411 ll!IW ito1 ho the pilots, navigators, · security, intelligence Air Force bases in II and world-wide. In �lU • Tht Beacon, January '.4&,_1999 • on Letters to the Editor Letters to the editor guidelines: The new regime i.s should include your name and phone number. They should be no longer than 250 words and must be igned in order to be prittted. Letters will be printed in the order they are received and must be submitted by 10:00am. on the Tuesday prior to publication. Letters can be sent via electronic mail, intercampus mail or dropped off at The Beacon office. Dear Editor: s,co s. An n le nmunic in helpi Many Americans were outraged when President Clinton looked straight into the camera with an air of complete sincerity lied about an affair with Monica Lewinsky. Some of same Americans will applaud the attack on Iraq and accept as gospel truths the lies the ent and media give them as reasons for tl!e attack. The attack on Iraq has nothing to do with weapons of mass destruction (several countries them), violation ofU.N. resolutions (Israel has violated many of them), Saddam · being a brutal dictator (the United States brought Pinochet to power), democracy or rights. It has everything to do with oil and the desire of the United Sates to weaken pendent-minded slfltes in the region so that the large multinational oil companies can te the oil reserves of the Middle East. War also serves as a showc.ase for the new technology weapons produced by military contractors. Some rationale must be given bloated military budgets and the tremendous government subsidy to high technology try, which has supported the capitalist system since World War 2. Since the Soviet dissolved, new enemies must be found or created. The sanctions against Iraq have killed over two million Iraqis - five hundred of them n. The use of depleted uranium in the Persian Gulf War has caused an alarming ein cancers and other diseases in Iraq. I think it is very ironic and sad that alive Republicans, who are always complaining about immorality and lack of family , find nothing at all immoral about what has been done to the Iraqi people for the t of the oil companies. · Sincerely, Gary Sudborough 13824Fidler Ave. Bellflower, Ca. 90706 Dear Editor, Let us hope that this message will reach all of the !es of the world so that they may be forewarned. The of the four horsemen of the Apocalypse has been · for the last two decades "as a conqueror bent on uest" (Rev. 6:2). A much acclaimed spiritual leader is · y trying to form a one-world religion under his 'p. :e of bei n the Um Jpon gr s a2ndL ~tates · Once this leader ends or completes his mission, the three horsemen will ride out in painfully swift nee and the effect of their missions will leave fifteen million people dead or dying. Neither our · ·ous, nor our civil leaders are warning our people of upcoming tragedies of world war, by total surprise. The Scripture reveals that 25% of the earth's population be killed and this would mean that over fifty million ·cans will be killed or die of starvation and disease. war between the nations is not the only war that is · gin the near future, for when this spiritual leader letes his mission of a one-world religion, under his hip, he will bring those who oppose his doctrines persecution just as the case during the dark and ages. He will also be powerful enough to exercise a high level trol over the one-world government already existing die United Nations. Since the final countdown for our 's return is obviously beginning, I pray that those who following any leadership other than Christ, the s, and the Holy Spirit.will bum the billions of ,magazines, and newspapers that keep them in etothe "Synagogue of Satan" (Rev. 2:9 & 3:9) and churches of those who are of the spirit of the Antichrist. .2:18, 2:22, 4:3, & 2 Jn. 1 :7). Please contact the editor paper who has printed this article and thank him or foctheyhave become one of the workers of the final t. (Mat. 9:38) Sincerely, Bro.RayrnontSenn 1141 8th Ave. Pleasant Grove, AL 35127 Page 3 • An editorial Over the past two years, The Beacon has improved by leaps and bounds. Our editors, managers, writers, photographers and contributors have devoted countless hours to make our student newspaper the best it can be. Unfortunately, we recently took a step in the wrong . direction. Our December 3 issue communi_c ated several ideas that may have implied that we, as a staff, do not get the credit that we deserve. It may have also implied that our hard work goes unappreciated. In essence, a reader could have very easily interpreted parts of the issue as a ploy to make readers feel sorry for us. Well, this issue of The Beacon is the first of the new regime. We still plan to work hard. We still plan to bring you the news that we feel you want to read. We still want you to understand how hard we work. What we will no longer do is try to make you feel sorry for us. We will no longer attempt to persuade you to refrain from writing the letters to the editor of which we are. all so fond. We will no longer try to make ourselves out as a group of elitist that deserve respect. The Beacon is a paper of the students, for the students and by the students. We are looking for editors, writers, managers and photographers who are committed to bringing the students of Wilkes University the news no matter how many hours of hard work and dedication it takes. Our goal this semester, and for as long as there is The Beacon, is to bring you what you need to know and what you want to read. The catch is, we need your help . If you like what you see, let us know. If you hate what you see, let us know . if you want to help, let us know. Your opinions really do matter. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ~ • • • •• • •• Pharmacy Applications available~ Fall 1999 School of Pharmacy applications are available for pick-up in Stark 115. The deadline for applications is February 1, 1999. · • • • • • • • • • • •••••• • ••••••• •••••• • • • •• • ••••••• •• ••••••• • ••• •••••••• The Beacon Box 111, Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18766 (717)-408-5903 or 408-2962 Fax (717)-408-5902 Background Info. •Established in 1947 •A warded by the E-mail: beacon@wilkesl.wilkes.edu Association Scholastic Press Editor in Chief-Scott Veith Association News Editor-Frank Tomaszewski •Printed on Thursdays, with Features Editor-Joanna Gaydos exceptions for school holiSports Editor-Corey Yanoshak days and final exams Copy Editor/Distribution Manager-David DiMartino •1,100 to 2,500 papers are Copy Editor-Larry Lewis distributed weekly Web Manager-John Bruett •We're on the World Wide Business Manager-Sandie Kramer Web: Subscriptions Manager-Vanessa Scheffner http://wilkesl.wilkes.edu/-beaconl Advisor-Joe Valenti index.html The Beacon is the student newspaper of Wilkes University. All editorial decisions are made by the student editors. All opinions expressed within The Blacon are those of the author or source quoted. The Beacon office is located on the second floor of Hollenback Hall. �Page4 The Beacon, January 28, 199() The Beacon No experience edito?al staff positions for the spring semesteF. Staff scholarships, necessary! is accepting applications for work study money and credit are available. Positions include: Photo Editor-(Scholarship) Responsible for all photography related duties. · MAC Computer Technician-{W ork Study)-MAC computer support. Copy Editor-(Credit):-Enter and edit articles submitted for publication in The Beacon. Staff Writers-(Credit)-Report on events both on and off campus. Photographers-(Credit)-Take pictures of campus related events. Name: Address: Telephone: MajorNear: Position(s) of interest: Have you previously served on The Beacon staff? If so, if what capacity? What do you feel you can offer The Beacon? What changes would you implement to improve The Beacon? Previous or related experience in position you are applying for: Other qualities you feel make you a strong candidate for the position: Applications must be dropped oif at The Beacon office, Hollenback Hall, 2nd Floor. If more space is needed to answer the questions please a separate sheet. No experience necessary. If available attach no more than two tear sheets to this form. �The Beacon, January 28, 1999 oushould know: New figures on STD' sin America · ·on has unveiled a new of annual cases of yttansmitted diseases in United States. A panel of health experts conby the ASHA on behalf Kaiser Family Foundacslimates that 15 .3 million wes of SID' s occurred in U.S.in 1996, a 25% over the 12 million yestimated by the for Disease Control Prevention (CDC) in 1998. ~ is the first to apply methodology to the annual SID overall since the e. primary private, vocate of national tion,ASHA ast in delivering state of the art info1111ation to the public toward better understanding, detection and treatment of SID' s and has spearheaded the development of an improved method for weighing the.strength of the available data. This 25% increase ofnew cases diagnosed is now primarily indicative of better detection methods available that have provided a more accurate count. Improved detection techniques have made it possible to identify asymptomatic infections that were undercounted in the past. The asymptomatic infections 9IIl be diagnosed only through testing, and routine screening programs are not yet widespread. "Additionally," says LindaL. Alexander; Ph. D. ASHA President and CEO, "social stigma and lack of public awareness concerning SID's often inhibit frank discussion between sexual partners and between patients and health care providers about SID risk and the need for testing." Despite these advances in detection, along with improved treatment and prevention, SID rates in the United States remain the highest of any country in the industrialized world. U.S. populations at greatest risk are teens (who are more likely to have multiple partners and otherwise engage in risky behaviors), women (due to physiological and social disadvantages) and their infants and ethnic minorities who are poor and lack access to medical care. While most SID' s (other than lilV infection) are not usually life threatening, a deadly aspect of SID' s is their link to HIV. Because SID infection eeded: 900 students for summer jobs Park, MT.-- College across the country are llUght for summer jobs at die nation's most spectacu- tain wilderness and ges. Glacier Parle, for students to fill s in all segments hospitality areas. lude a large variety itions, such as hotel lerlcs, room atten' wait persons and drivers. Many participate in the · nt, which rican Cabaret Glacier Park ployees are needed this year from early June to late September. The company is especially interested in students majoring in hotel/restaurant management, culinary arts, travel/ tourism, accounting and music and theatre. The seven hotels and lodges and the famous red vintage tour coaches operate throughout the 1.4 million acres of Glacier National Park. Since the early 1900's, it has been a tradition of college students from across the country to work at the park while enjoying a number of outdoor activities such as hiking, riding and fishing in one of the nation's last examples of pristine wilderness. According to Dae Scott, president of Glacier Parle, Inc., the oppurtunity to work at Glacier l!PA. N l/JJUN <G our horizons is looking for new ideas. If· re interested in writing a or writing articles for this · bring your story ideas ancVor to The Beacon office on tmnd floor of Hollenback Hall. to our meetings every Tues111 :30 a.m. or call The Beacon at Ext. 5903 (ask for Joanna). e welcome and will be for print. a credit! affords students educational oppurtunities in more ways than one. "You can get much needed job-related experience in a variety of areas, which can help with a career later on," says Scott. "But you can also get life experience education by worlcing in spectacular natural surroundings and through developing a camaraderie with co-workers who come from around the world." For details on jobs and salaries, call Glacier Park, Inc., at (602) 207-2620, write Glacier Park, Inc., 1850 North Central, Phoenix, AZ, 85077-0924 or visit their Web site at www.gpihr.com. Glacier Park, Inc., is a subsidiary of Restaura, which is o.ne of the nation's leading dining services contractors. WantA Chal-enge? OFFICER TRAINING SCHOOL Start your career off on the right foot by enrolling in the Air Force Officer Training School. There you will become a commissioned officer in just 12 weeks. From the start you'll enjoy great pay, complete medical and dental care, 30 days of vacation each year, plus the opportunity to travel and AIM HIGH see the world. :ro discover how high ► a career in the Air Force can ta ke you, call 1-800 -4 23-USAF, or visit our website· at www.airforce .com -~T) ;: www.airforce.com greatly increases the risk of both potentially acquiring and spreading the virus that causes AIDS, improved prevention, screening and outreach efforts and further research on detection and treatment methods are necessary to slow the JilV epidemic. If left untreated, some SID' s can also lead to infertility, pregnancy complications and cervical cancer. Prevention of SID's is pivotal to reducing the severe reproductive consequences of these diseases and the sexual spread of JilV · infection. The update of numbers for human papilloma virus (HPV) and trichomoniasis-- two SID' s which showed sharply elevated numbers as compared with other SID' s-- are attributed to these improved detection and estimation methods. According to the national ASHA panel of experts, more than two thirds of the 15.3 million SID' s that occurred in 1996 were due to increases in the estimates of these two SID' s. Dr. Alexander affinns that "to make significant inroads in the quest to eliminate SID's, we as a nation must break the silence, dispel the ignorance and destigmatize the topics." Breaking the silence about sexually transmitted disease is key to the success of this and any SID prevention campaigns. The general public, health care providers and media are encouraged to call the National · SID Hotline at: 800/227-8922 from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. , Monday through Friday and the 24 hour National AIDS Hotline at 800/ 342-2437 for more information about SID's. Health and Nutrition New Lyme disease vaccine by Judith Sheldon The good news is that the Federal Food and Drug Administration has approved the first vaccine against Lyme disease, Lymerix, which is produced by SmithKfu}e Beecham Pha1111aceuticals of Philadelphia and which became available this month. However, the FDA had indicated that there are some reservations about the new vaccine. One of the reservations is that it will not protect everyone who is vaccinated, even when the full course of vaccinations-- which involves three injections over a year-- is completed, protection is likely to be no more than 78 percent. (The recommended course calls for the second injection to take place one month after the first. The third injection should be given 12 months after the first one.) · Another reservation is who is being vaccinated. No safety data was collected for the persons with rheumatoid arthritis or certain heart . conditions, since they were not in the manufacturers trial, nor were children under 15 or adults over 70. But even with this limited approval, it makes sense that those people between 15 and 70 who live or work in wooded or grassy areas where there are likely to be disease carrying ticks, should contact their doctors about starting the course of injections. It's also important for those who plan to vacation in grassy or wooded areas to begin the injection process as well. Also, because Lyme disease infections seem to be seasonal, anyone planning a vacation or trip to a possibly ineffective area should note that during experimental trials, the first two shots were given between January and April to make the most effective use of protection before the peak summer travel season. The FDA also advises that even if you take the vaccine, you should continue standard prevention methods, which includes using tick repellant, wearing protective clothing and examining for and removing any ticks that might have gotten onto your skin. The FDA also notes that so far no one can be sure how long the vaccine's protection lasts, or if booster shots might be needed. Provided by King Features Synd., Inc. "A TERRIF1C BREW OF FUN AND FANTASY." -Bonni, 0.umull. NATIONAL NEWS SYNDICATE sandra BUllOCK nicole KIDMAN PRACTtCAL MAGfC ~~~ ~!®- ·--==• �The Beacon, January 28, Page6 Features Entertainment Roving Reporter with Frankie T. Do you think the President should be impeached? Why or why not? IL1Jrl 1Jrl Dea, (B 1f cares, this is my last semester at sch(X)l.'' RyanJames"No, but she (Monica) should be shot." ~yoo- All right girl, I really need some advice. I'm hoping you can tell me something that can help me make up my mind. I have been with my girlfriend for almost three years now. She is a pretty cool girl, in fact she is everything that I have ever wanted in a girl. She's srnait, pretty and we like all the same things, almost everything about our relationship is good. But, here's the thing, she drives me nuts. She is always nagging at ~e and some~es her voice is Just so annoymg. I know it sounds mean but I justdon'tknowwhattodo. She's my ideal girl and is everything I ever wanted. I have been with her for so long. I don't know if I should just call it quits or just learn to ignore all the things that annoy me about her and concentrate on her being the one. I don't know what to do! Help! Can't decide getting back to good anytime soon?If a relationship where you are not haw}', say is get out. I understand that she fits the IX! but there is no sense in making yo unhappy. Most of tl)e time you findthe perfection in someone who is the c ~ opposite of what) to be perfect. Things have Ill that is the mostun thing. If you love can see yourselfw1 the rest of your hfe. grea~gowithit!B_ naggmg and anno) that is making you differently towards can say is that it is going to get wme Only stay together if you truly want to her. I can suggest taking a break frool to see if she is what you really want. advice from my favorite musician, Matthews: "If you hold on too tight Ill Dear Can't decide, think is your thing, you may find you' Well, I don't know exactly what the all the rest." relationship is like or how things have been for Decide what will make youmost the past few years, but I can tell that you have Just because the idea of her is nice invested a lot of time in her and this relationship. be the one for you if she is getting I understand after being with her for so long, skin so much. Try and talk to her a it will be a hard decision to make when the time decide what is best for the both of comes. But before you do, think back to the last with that! Good Luck! - few years. How have things been? Have things Peace, Ani *send questions to inner_peace@hotmail. Ryan Lobb- "No, because he is just doing his job." Bethany Stefanec- "Yes, not because of his bedroom antics but because he lied under oath to an entire nation of people." Jill Lacy- "No, behind all the scandals, he will go down as one of our greatest presidents.'' Erin Loftus''¥ es, the man is a liar. ,, Aligning the planets wi .,- ::li!!:i~i!lli ,-=: ~ Jt:=.> - ~ --'~ onSpons j All statisti, IP (B rll_<:}!..~;,. Q:NA) f:l4 CZ~ Jim Wynn- "Who The Beaco • The atWe1 tographers 1 The ultima Madame Z el Taurus (April 20 - May 20) Your schedule is working just the way you want it this Make sure you keep your priorities straight and take advantage of the easy workload. Gemini (May 21- June.21) Teachers seem to be demanding this first month. Makes top of things or you will fmd yourself falling behind just like last semester. Cancer (June 22 - July 22) Last semester did not bring what you wanted it to. Start extra effort and the results will be very rewarding. Leo (July 22 - August 22) Now that things are finally settled with your schedule, you getting back into the swing of things. Make sure you don' t lose sight of what is im semester. Virgo (August 23- September 22) You have been working extra hard since thestarto semester. Reward yourself with a nice relaxing weekend. You deserve it! Libra (September 23. October 23) Things just aren't going your way this week. Doo will improve by the weekend. Just remember everything happens for a reason. Scorpio (October 24 • November 21) Start saving your money. Spring break is just comer and all your friends are starting to make reservations. Make sure you have the big event. Sagittarius (November 22. December 21) A certain friend is giving you a hard time Talk to them and try to set things straight. It is probably jusia big misunderstanding. Capricorn (December 22 - January 19) -Try to keep things low key this week. Your weeks back have been stressful. Take ~dvantage of the stress-free week to relax and some sleep. Aquarius (January 20 • February 18) Friends want to party this week. Make sure all for the week before you venture out with them. If you ignore your work, you will be week when you find yourself with twice as much work. Pisces (February 19 - March 20) Your patience is up with that certain someone. Sit and talk things out rather than arguing. You will find that things get settled better Aries (March 21 - April 19) Think of those you have neglected lately. Give your ( They will be happy to hear from you. tkinsha ellUlle A ember t ay in 19 a junior, r game tJ le pullin e. er Area ts so fa hold ru atkins shots t taling 11: dy Colone die Atlan1 eedomLe 'wrestler Hi been namec ale Athlete of her. Before th "sher stood at• record in dual olonels, led b· d at an imp~ , their final ye Middle Atlan Freedom Le~ · ting campaigr saw the team t, weight classes, eat start in 19 year off for a RI~ C I If ALL ffif PS INCLUDE 7 H< us. �Page? Beacon Athletes of the Month That's what I say The Beacon Athletes of the Month is a decision-making process ·that has been implemented by this year's Beacon uff. Toe athletes considered for this honor are recommended to the editorial staff by Beacon staff writers, editors, piotographers and correspondents. Toe ultimate decision of who earns the Athlete of the Month award is decided upon by Corey Yanoshak, BeaconSports Editor and the Wilkes University sports information department. All statistics are courtesy of John Seitszinger, director, sports information. atie Watkins: Basketball · Watkins has been named Watkins' high this season came in January against Delaware Valley for December for her College when coach Karen Haag and . gplay in 1998. her team needed her most. With Watkins, a junior, averaged second-leading scorer Jill Ronkowski p,ints per game throughout out for the season, Watkins netted a r while pulling in 7.2 season-high 26 points in the losing per game. effort. Watkins has also pulled in 13 'Ille Hanover Area graduate has rebounds in two different games. 215points so far this season, Watkins had guided her team to · · gher hold as the team's a 2-3 record during December, scorer. Watkins has including consecutive wins over on 72 shots from the Lycoming, 58-50, and Curry whiletotaling 113 rebounds College, 100-46. 5-9 Lady Colonels who are Ronkowski was also considered lbe Middle Atlantic for the award, as were Tracy Zaykoski and Steph Huber. on Female Athlete of the lte of w /erfect. hings h the mo If you 1 e yoursel t of your go with i lg and an making ntly tow to get w I truly ab "U ::r 0 0 0- '< "Tl iil :, .,,_. ;;I 3 II) u, N (I) :E u, C. Katie Watkins earn ed The Beacon Female Athlete of the Month fo r December. eath Fleisher: Wrestling Wilkes' wrestler Heath bas been named The Male Athlete of the Month December. Before the semester Fleisher stood at 9-1 overall, a5-I record in dual meets. The Colonels, led by coach Al , stand at an impressive 13-3 8199, their final year before gtbeMiddle Atlantic nee Freedom League. After inting campaign in 1997/ 'ch saw the team forfeit us weight classes, the team ioa great start in 1998/99. After a year off for a medical redshift, Fleisher is back at heavyweight for his junior year. Fleisher currently stands at 14-4 on · the year, while leading his team in wins by fall with 11. Fleisher recorded an outstanding seven pins throughout December in leading Wilkes to its extremely strong start as the grapplers took an undefeated record into the new year. Other considerations for Male Athlete of the Month were basketball players Chad Fabian, Scott Cleveland and ~rian Gryboski. Wrestlers John Conte and Duane Ritter were also considered. "U ::r Sl. 0 8 C ~ CD u, '< §1 ([) "'rlR !6..., Heath Fleisher earned The Beacon Male Athlete of the Month for December. Catch all of the Wilkes USA SPRING BREAK basketball action live on JAMAICA Ran$399 90.7WCLH. M:rtapBay Nagil All men's and MEXICO FLORIDA Ran$399 Ran$99 women's home D:lytora Bea:::h Cara.11 PcraraQty games and all Call today! Space is limited 1 800 648-4849 away doublewww. ststravel. com headers will be ~ broadcast for your listening pleas!lre. : On-campus reps needed! Call for detail! : ·-----------------------· ANCUN IAHAIAS NAIi CiTY ~CX) ALL TRIPS INCLUDE: 7 NIGHTS HOTEL HOTEL TAXES USA PARTY PACKAG I ••can far detcil~. : I I LT ':"=';=;=:~ SERVICES Aaltlaf111 ....... Tt• 0,.11111 1 1 with SCOTT VEITH The New York Jets will win next year's Super Bowl. There are no two ways about it. Bill Parcells is one of the greatest coaches in thehistory of the National Football League and he's unstoppable. He, his coaching staff, his squad's offensive power and the spirit of New York will lead the Jets to their first Super Bowl title in 31 years. Next year is the Year of the Jet. I guarantee it. Just a few short seasons ago, the Jets were 1-15. They had nobody . Quarterback Vinny Testaverde was busy throwing interceptions in Cleveland. Center Kevin Mawae was wasting his time with the Seahawks. Wide receiver Keyshawn Johnson was still in college. So were place kicker John Hall, wide receivers Alex Van Dyke and Dedrick Ward and offensive lineman John Fabini. The Jets were nobodies and they had nobody. What the Jets did have were some unproven defensive players in linebacker Mo Lewis and defensive back Aaron Glenn, and grizzled veterans like quarterback Boomer Esiason filling up roster spots. Head coach Rich Kotite was basically a loser. Even Jet fans had no hope, as they donned T-shirts that implied that J.E.T.S. stood for Just End The Season. Enter Bill Parcells. Parcells, a Jersey boy in his own right and a self-proclaimed sports trivia genius, knew all about the Jets' woes. He knew about the difficulty of coaching in New York, having coached the Giants in the 80's. He also knew exactly how to turn a team around, as he took the Giants of the 80' s and the Patriots of the 90' s from doormats to conference champs in three seasons. Parcells has the ability to turn athletes into stars and stars into superstars. He did it with Joe Morris and Phil Simms with the Giants. He did it with Drew Bledsoe, Willie Clay and Willie McGinnist in New England. He's doing it now with Wayne Cherbet, Anthony Pleasant and Matt O'Dwyer. He'll continue to do it next year with Van Dyke, Scott Frost and Ray Mickens. Parcells also has the legions of players that will follow him wherever he goes. Guys like John "Jumbo" Elliot, Pepper Johnson, Curtis Martin, Dave Meggett and Ray Lucas have played for Parcells with at least two organizations. They are with him in New York now, and they understand his philosophies. They all agree that he is the best at what he does and they are willing to contribute to the cause in any way they can. These are the kind of guys that tum nobodies into contenders and contenders into champions. Added to all of this are the veterans that just want a chance to play for a legend like Parcells before they hang up their cleats. These guys want.a ring and they feel that Parcells and the Jets are their easiest way to get that ring. Guys like Mawae, Keith Byars and Bryan Cox have been around the block and have played for some less than superb teams. They are ready to win and they want to win under Bill Parcells. The very first move that the Jets made after their season was killed by the Denver Broncos in the American Football Conference (AFC) title game was to re-sign their entire coaching staff. Their next move was to re-sign all of the guys from the practice squad that helped the team out this past season. This was all accomplished the day after their seas_on was over. What does this translate to? Parcells, owner Leon Hess and the Jets' front office don't mess around. Next year will be Parcells' third as head coach of the Jets. The team has ditched their god-awful green uniforms in favor of a replica of the uni's the whole squad wore in their first championship season of 1969. The fan support is greater than it has been since the late-60' s. This team has the potential to be the best team in the history of the state of New York. Sorry Giant fans, but the Big Blue Wrecking Crew won' t stack up against these Green Monsters . "The Big Tuna" gets better with age. This squad cannot be stopped. In fact, I would be shocked if they lost more than two games next season. They have the talent, the coaches, the attitude and the fan base to be the best team in football. They are the best and that's that. : I I The ideas expressed in this column are generated through everyday interaction with Beacon readers and members of the Wilkes community. �Page8 Sports Lycoming halts men's nine-game stre By COREY YANOSHAK Beacon Sports Editor The Lycoming men's basketball team ended the Colonels nine-game win streak with an 88-78 defeat on their home turf. The Colonels held an nine-point advantage at the half, before suffering a·13-3 run to start the second half, which the Warriors used to tie the game and eventually take the lead. Brian Gryboski poured in a season-high 21 points with nine rebounds. Chad Fabian added 18 points for the Colonels, while Scott Cleveland and Dave Ianuzzi each added 11. After suffering their first loss of the year to conference foe Allentown way back in early December, the men's basketball team has cruised to a 14-2 overall record, 5-2 in the MAC Freedom League. Their ninegame win streak has included winning the championship of the Ramada Plaza Hotel Colonel Classic and four consecutive conference wins. The women' s team, on the other hand, has suffered at the hands of the injury bug. With Angela Collins still nursing a bad knee, the Lady Colonels saw second-leading scorer Jill Ronkowski go down for the season at Delaware Valley last week. Tracy Zaykoski, the team' s third leading scorer, is not playing at full strength, but is able to hit the floor. The women stand at 5-9 on the year, 2-6 in league play. . "Jill's been really solid for us in the past three years," said Lady Colonel coach Karen Haag. "It was a big hit to us, but everybody needs to step up and chip in." The men's guard duo of Ianuzzi and Fabian have paced the Colonels so far as they are just getting into the thick of league-play. The pair has combined for 87 treys this season. Their most recent victory came against Scranton when the host Colonels stopped the Royals' 10game winning streak with a 67-58 win. A 66-61 win over cross-town rival King's College, a 76-50 win over Drew and a 74-64 win against Delaware Valley have put the Colonels in first place in the Freedom League. The women' s team rode a twogame winning streak before that fateful game with Delaware Valley, who handed the Lady Colonels an 87-76 defeat. Scranton then stepped up to beat Wilkes, 70-54. Their twogame win streak was highlighted by a 70-47 win over Drew and a 73-65 defeat of Albright. Watkins has been the top-scorer for the Lady Colonels and will need even more support with Ronkowski, fourth in the conference in 3-point · shooting, injured. Steph Huber has played a solid inside game for the women, pulling down 98 rebounds this season, 61 on the defensive end. Robyn Mendygral, a high school teammate of Watkins, has chipped in with a team-high 28 assists. For the men, Gryboski has hauled in 106 boards for the year, while approaching the 1,000-point mark for his career. Freshman John Boylan, a transfer from Lock Haven, came in with high expectations and has seen increasing action throughout the semester at point guard. Cleveland, a senior, continues his strong play, totaling 95 rebounds with 151 points. Jen Lojewski has assumed the role as the Lady Colonels top outside-shooter with Ronkowski out. Lojewski has . connected on nine treys, while shooting 80 percent from the foul line. Zaykoski has been a solid 24-28 from the: charity stripe, while Lauren Elwood has connected on 29 free throws. Guard Dave Jan uzzi attempts a shot recent actio n against Lycoming. Wrestlers continue stellar start By COREY YANOSHAK Beacon Sports Editor Hosting their final meet of the season, Wilkes put its 12-2 record on the line with Albright and Ursinus in a tri-match at the Henry Gymnasium. Wilkes ran over Albright 39-3, but lost a heart-breaker to Ursinus, 20-19 . Al Zellner' s Colonels now stand at 13-3 on the season and will travel to Boston College on Saturday for a tri-meet with Boston College and Franklin and Marshall University. The 197-pounder, Chris Shannon, remained undefeated on the year at 8-0. Shannon received a forfeit against Albright, while putting on a take-down clinic in a 21-7 win against Ursinus' Floyd Pugh. Heavyweight Heath Fleisher added to his team-leading 11 pins with a 43 second fall against Mark Rodkey of Ursinus. Fleisher's win against Albright gave him 14 on the year. John Conte improved his teamlead in wins with his 17th of the year at 141 pounds. Newcomer to the team, Jarrad Max, recorded a win against Albright at 184. At 165 pounds, captain Duane Ritter added two wins to his record, including a first-match pin in the Ursinus match, over Brent Dodulik. Wilkes held a 19-17 advantage going into the final match, but Steve Tornambe fell victim to Donny Asper's 17th win and the Colonels were upended in a fight to the finish. Junior transfer Corey Luce lost a rugged overtime match, while Eli January 30 . *Men's Basketball @FDU-Madison, 2:00 p.m. *Women's Basketball vs FDU-Madison; 2: 00 p.m. *Wrestling @Boston College w/Franklin & Marshall, 12:00 p.m. Shutt dropped ,a tough two-point decision against Ursinus. Freshman Chad Rovner earned a win at 174 against Albright, while Scott Henshaw and Shutt won.by forfeit. Hen haw wrestled at 149 pounds. Kevin Baker and Joe Smith suffered losses early in the Ursinus match, which saw the team lead change hands four times, with the Colonels up by as much as 16-7 mid-way through the match. January 31 *Super Bowl @ Miami, Denver vs Atlanta Pag Lady Colonels in the game of the double62-51. . Photo by J .J. Fadden Head wrestling coach Al Zellner looks over his wrestlers at practice. rebounds, while tal · team-high 17 points. Trailing by 16, made a valiant come take a two-point lead the game, but saw it as Lycoming scored straight points for Lauren Elwood 15 points in the los" February 1 February *Women's Basketball @ Misericordia, 7:00 p.m. · *Men's Basketball vs Allento 8:00 p.m. *Women's basketball vs Alie 6:00p.m. Page � 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 1999 January 28th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1999 January 28 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/5fd06eab27d7acb596e4aaf15fad4901.pdf 31cdd8e8f9edc53b4498b8511d99af89 PDF Text Text - - - THE BEACON Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18766 Volume 51 Number 14 new masthead The Beacon is holding a test for the best design of a tpage design to be used as aweekly focal point for the pint voice of the students of Wilkes University. Design what you think The on masthead should look like. The best design will appear on the cover of The on for the rest of the year. The design must include The Beacon rnune and a e of a beacon. Entries can lie dropped off at The Beacon office on the second floor of HollenbackHall. . autistic Page2 February, 4 1999 Black History Month celebrated on campus By LISA RUGGIERO Beacon Staff Writer Black History Month was started as "Negro History Week" on February 19, 1929. It was established by Carter G. Woodson who started the American Negro Academy which was a sanctuary for the studies of accomplishments of black individuals. February was chosen to be Black History Month because it included the birthdays of both Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln who played major roles in black history. Only 1.5 percent of the Wilkes University student body is black, but Black History Month can still be a big celebration for all. One student, Alice Danso said, "I think celebrating Black History Month at Wilkes is, great, butmore people should participate. Being a white school, we need more support from that majority." The Multicultural Student Coalition (MSC) is sponsoring several functions to celebrate Black History Month, which lasts until the end .___~. cc: of February. A read-in commenced the activities on Monday, February 1st. Students were encouraged to read any work by or about any African-American author. The read-in was on an individual basis this year, but there are plans to make it a group activity for next year. On Friday, February 5th the movie "Beloved" starring Oprah Winfrey will be shown in SLC 101 at 7:30p.m. The movie is sponsored by the Wilkes University Programming Board and admission is free. The MSC is holding a "Dating Game Dance" on Friday, February 12 in Rumours Lounge. This event is · also free to attend and will begin at 9:00p.m. On Tuesday, February 16th, there will be a "Donut Day Bake Sale." This fund-raiser will be all day in the Stark Lobby and proceeds will go towards the MSC. The highlight of the month will be the "Black History Month Program" on Tuesday, February at 7:30p.m. in the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center. Special guest speaker will be Ron Felton, President of the NAACP Local Chapter. There will also be readings, music and refreshments. Wednesday, February 24th will conclude . the celebration with a "Roundtable Discussion on Inclusion." All members of the Wilkes community are invited to speak their minds freely as equals. The discussion will begin at3:30p.m. in Alumni Affairs, Annette Evans Hall. "You don't have to be black to participate in Black History Month", says Brittany Richardson. Gina Z. Morrison added, "I think it' s tl1e spirit of inclusion that students in the MSC have that we should rejoice in other people's cultures." For more information, call Gina Z . Morrison in the. Office of Multicultural Affairs at extension 4731. FACTS Percentage of black students enrolled at local colleges: Wilkes University Kings College - 1.5% 2% University of Scranton 1% • Statistics that encourages other cultures to participate in this month-long event. Free income tax assistance offered DEENA M. GUADAGNO Special to The Beacon Features Pages Pages Check out our website. from- www. wilkes .edu As the pending tax season approaches, many people seek outside assistance to help them file their income tax returns. Continu ing w ith it's lon g standing tradition, Wilkes University's Accounting Dep artment will offer free income tax assistance to elderly and low -income individuals through its annual Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program (VITA). VITA will be held each Saturday in February, in room 108 of Classroom Office Building, 137 South Franklin Street, from 10 a.m. tq 2 p.m. The program is designed to help community members prepare their basic federal and state taxes . The student volunteers have taken a course in tax preparation and have special training in filing state taxes. Interested taxpayers should bring this year's tax package, wage and earning statements (W-2fonm)fromallemployers, Members of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program will offer tax help to the community interest statements from banks ( 1099 forms), a copy of last years tax return, if available, and other relevant information about income and expenses. For more information, contact the secretary of accounting department at (570)408-4725 �Pa e2 The Beacon News Autism screenings made available through Wilk WILKES-BARRE-- As many as 1 in every 200 children may suffer from autism. Many of these children go undiagnosed and untreated. In an effort to increase awareness and improve treatment for area children, Wilkes University and the Children's Service Center have announced a free autism screening program. The announcement was made by Dr. Christopher Breiseth, president of Wilkes University and Joseph DeVizia, executive director of the Children's Service Center. "Autism is a serious neurological disorder that usually occurs within the first 30 months of life," said DeVizia. "The symptoms can range from mild to severe and may include behavioral difficulties, delayed onset of speech and the lack of play or social skills." "Our community has been instrumental in organizing a parent's support group, SAFE which stands for Supporting Autism Families Everywhere, and a coalition on autism," added Breiseth. "Our mission with the coalition has been to establish local expertise and expand the treatment of children with autism." The Children's Service Center in cooperation with Wilkes University has an Autism Program which...has made positive changes in many autistic children's lives and given hope to their families. If anyone suspects their child may be autistic, or if they are concerned with any inappropriate behaviors their child hq.s developed, they are urged to call the Children's Service Center at 825-6425. Novartis Amphitheater dedicated at Wilkes WILKES-BARRE-Representatives from Wilkes University and Novartis Pharmaceutical Corporation, East Hanover, New Jersey, recently he!~ a dedication ceremony to formally designate Room 166 of the Stark Learning Center as the new Novartis Amphitheater. Dr: Bernard W. Graham, dean, Wilkes School of Pharmacy, opened the ceremony with an overview of the Wilkes/ Novartis partnership. He also highlighted a few of the rriany high-tech modifications made to the room as a result of generous monetary donation by Novartis, to the School of Pharmacy. Through more than $130,000 in renovations, the Amphitheater now provides each student with an outlet for laptop computers, access to the internet, new desks and tabletops, and new technology equipment. In addition, professors are now equipped with internet connections and video projection capabilities that allow the students and professor in the Amphitheater to see and talk to another professor in a separate location. Jean Menz, Pharmacy Department, associate director, disease management at Novartis, enlightened the audience of Wilkes pharmacy students, faculty, and the Wilkes Board of Directors with the latest trends in health care management. Alyse Baumann, Wilkes pharmacy class of 20Q0, and president of the Student Senate of the School of Pharmacy, formally tbanked'Novartis president and C.E.O. Wayne P. Yetter for investing in the education and future of Wilkes students. Yetter graduated from Wilkes University in 1967. Others that were thanked at the ceremony were Jean Menz of Novartis Pharmaceutical Corporation; Anne Wilson, Novartis Outcomes Research Fellow, South Dakota State University; and Wilkes President Dr. Christopher N . 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Jenn Topa, one of the creators of the survey said, "It's just a short quiz, approximately 30 questions about yourself to see who you are compatible with on campus." Questionnaires can be filled out and handed in at the Stark Learning_ Center Lobby today from 12pm to 1pm. and Friday from 12pm to 1pm. You may also drop the form off at Dr. Bohlander' s office in COB 307. The surveys will be tallied 'up and three of your top matches will be emailed to you. A one dollar donation is being asked to help support the Psi Chi club. Lessons That Will Last A Lifetime. OFFICER TRAINING SCHOOL Put that college degree to use by erirolling into the Air Force Officer Training School. Upon successful completion of the Officer Training School, you wil l become a commissioned Air Force officer with earned respect and benefits like - great starting pay, medical and dental care. management and travel AIM HIGH opportunities. For more on how to qualify ~ and get your career soaring with the Air Force Officer Training School, call ~ 1-800-423-USAF. or visit our website at www.airforce.com www.airforce.com AIR .=--~-E Disney intervie Maryw are coming to University on Feb will be holding inte · College Program in internship is opened andletsyouseethe' of a Fortune 500 co TheCollege of three parts. These learning, and e · There are students all over the world and informative sessions to help prepare y interviews. The given by Adriana completed the Co last year. · The sessions February 4 and 12:30pm and 4pm in If you are in applying for the · will have to sign Bosack on the Max Roth Center. e's alway year round d (a lot of .Fornow tofall, for randarel< arcalled l\1 .in COB I can bee ytheF gCent encow don 'tkn lastcou1 isweeke bout. dly, then t afraid o1 umorsam meoneyc ee to call ilkes.edu youhavt tmekno for Stud, erightpe �• • on lefters to the Editor Editorial Sick of sitting around? Letters to the editor guidelines: should include your name and phone number. They should be no longer than 250 words and must be in order to be printed. Letters will be printed in the order they are received and must be submitted by am. on the Tuesday prior to publication. Letters can be sent via electronic mail, intercampus mail or dropped off at The Beacon office. dl,tlllt-UllitJIIIII· !Q_ I - - ·--- • Your opinions belong here! ------------------------ n Campus JAMAICA Ran$399 ~,Eat MEXICO er with Mike Rosh FLORIDA Ron$399 Ron$99 Carnn Cl:iylora Bea:h Paure Qty ~ Call today! Space is limited This is the first column I've ever written so I hope you . My main goal is to get you, the students, to learn a more about what's going on around Wilkes UniverThere's always a plethora of events happening at es year round. The biggest upcoming event is Winter end (a lot of fun), but I'll talk about that later in the ster. For now, this is what's going on this semester. First of all, for those of you who did not do so hot last ster and are looking to improve this semester, there's · arcalledMaking Changes this Sunday, February? 7p.m. in COB 106. This event will present ways in · hyou can become "solution-oriented." The event is sored by the Residence Life Office and the UniverLeaming Center. The promotional flyer says, "It is ·gned to encourage and assist you with creating a plan achieving your academic and personal development Hyou don't know what happened to you last semester for the last couple of semesters) and since there's no all this weekend, get up off the couch and see what is all about. Secondly, there is also a Blood Drive on today. So if aren't afraid of needles, and even if you are, head to Rumors and donate some blood. It really doesn't at all. ''Why should I donate blood?" you ask yourself. is at an all time low. Think about that. This is a cause and it doesn't take long. Not to mention you free pizza after you donate, and they are giving away a er and movie for two . Remember, the life you save ybe someone you know. Feel free to call me at Ext. 5966 or email me at @wilkes.edu with suggestions and comments. Also if you have any complaints or concerns about urity, let me know. I'm the chairperson of the security ·uee for Student Government. I can get your com. t to the right person. 1 800 648-4849 www.sntravel.com 1 I I I I I • Page3 ~ ;::;~=======SERVICES~ AMrlco'• 11 si..111 Tt• Opt- I : On-<ampu1 reps needed! Call for details ·----------------------- Why aren't you involved? Is it because you are too busy? Is it because you're too lazy? Is it because being involved is not cool? Or is it because there's nothing to do? This week's Calender of Events has absolutely nothing on Sunday, February 7 and nothing on Tuesday, February 9. This could mean one of two things. Either a.) There really is nothing happening on campus on those two days, and students are expected to sit in their rooms and rot; orb.) there is something going on, but the organizers didn't know to contact The Beacon with news about their event. Because we've received notices from the programming board, university relations, the blood drive and Campus Interfaith, we will assume that nothing is happening on Sunday or Tuesday. That is pathetic. The number one complaint we hear from groups, teams, organizations and committees is that no one gets involved. The number one complaint from students is that there is nothing to do. The obvious solution is to create more things to get involved in that interest students. No offense to tax collectors, but we don't think students are going to map out their Saturday's like this. 9:00 am Wake up, shower, eat breakfast, get dressed and brush their teeth. 10:00 run Run to a volunteer income tax program, stare at W2 forms, listen to tax attorneys and do their taxes, 12:00 p.m. Break for lunch! 2:00 pm Head to the Marts Center to watch a women's basketball game. 4:00 pm Head back to the dorm a call it a night. We don't know everything about college kids, but we do know that you don't like to wake up before noon on a Saturday afternoon. We know that you want something to do after an afternoon basketball game. We also know that most of you want nothing to do with a tax seminar. You want to have fun . As students, we have noticed that no matter how hard you try, the faculty and administration can't plan a good weekend for us. They don't know what students like. Therefore, it is your responsibility as students to plan events and get involved. As far as we are concerned, the number one reason we students don't get involved is because we expect other people to do things for us. Get off your buts and make things happen. The Beacon Box 111, Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18766 • (717)-408-5903 or 408-2962 Fax (717)-408-5902 Background Info. •Established in 1947 •A warded by the E-mail: beacon@wilkesl.wilkes.edu Association Scholastic Press Editor in Chief-Scott Veith Association News Editor-Frank Tomaszewski •Printed on Thursdays, with Features Editor-Joanna Gaydos exceptions for school holiSports Editor-Corey Yanoshak days and final exams Copy Editor/Distribution Manager-David DiMartino •1,100 to 2,500 papers are Copy Editor-Larry Lewis distributed weekly Web Manager-John Bruett •We're on the World Wide Business Manager-Sandie Kramer Web: Subscriptions Manager-Vanessa Scheffner http://wilkesl. wilkes.edul-beaconl Advisor-Joe Valenti index.html The Beacon is the student newspaper of Wilkes University. All editorial decisions are made by the student editors. All opinions expressed within The Beacon are those of the author or source quoted. The Beacon office is located on the second floor of Hollenback Hall . �The Beacon, February 4, I Page4 ~/lJ@@J[jj][/@ @(/ !lrJJ@[J[J(f~ The Schedule of Events contains only campus related events and activities that take place on or near campus. This calender is used to inform students, fac and the rest of the Wilkes community of what is happening at Wilkes. Events that involve campus groups that take place off campus or out of walking dis for students will not be included. If you would like your event included, please drop off a schedul~ or announcement at The Beacon office located on the second floor of Hollenback Hall. 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If available attach no more than two tear sheets to this form. �Page5 eatures Around Cam us Ultima Online-- The Ultimate in Online Gaming Roving Reporter with Frankie T. t would you like to see change on campus? es Soltysore parking." Jason Berresford."More beer stores." with John Bruett Beacon Web Manager Ever since the internet started Uitima has been there. The World Wide Web has introduced a new world of gaming that many people have become enveloped in. Many people would say that there is nothing better than this service called Uitima. For those of you that aren't familiar with the service, I am in the same shoes that you are. As I understand there is this· "online universe" which is set in the medieval times. This "universe" is filled with, like any other universe, people from many different backgrounds and abilities. However the difference between this and most of the other online universes is that it is completely human driven. This is the first successful online role playing simulation game. There is nothing further than the setting and basic abilities that the computer creates. The world that surrounds the people within is literally one "of the people, for the people, and by the people". The original Ultima was developed in the late 70' s by a man named Richard Garriott. He had originally designcil the game for the Apple Ile, which may I add they no longer made. The original games are not internet games. They were literally one of the original RPG' s on the market. There are eight original Ultima games that make up the library. Garriott then joined forces with a development team to create what has become the second most played online game only behind the Quake series. The gaming idea behind this online RPG superpower is very similar to that of Dungeons and Dragons. The characters in this world start at a very basic level. Throughout the · game you build your player up and gain experience and abilities. You learn everything from cooking to magic and you use these abilities to survive throughout the game. By survival I mean staying alive. The major point the game is to destroy the other.guilds through guild warfare. A guild is very similar to the medieval ideas of clans. However, do not be.mistaken, they are guilds. I was warned never to make the mistake. Now the only problem that I have with Ultima is the price. The game itself is regular price, about forty-five to fifty dollars. However, there is another price associated with this game and that is the ten dollar a month service charge for access to the Uitima server. This is the only way to become part of the action. Well anyway, if you are interested then you need to go out and buy the game. Then you need to register and I suggest learning how to play. Here are the major web sites that deal direct! y with the game: http://www.owo.com This is for game registration http://uoss.stratics.com This is for learning how to play So go and enjoy this most interesting w_orlq of Ultima Online. W"ee:kly Top Ten W"eb Sites 10. No man may purchase alcohol without written consent from his wife in Pennsylvania. I guess me and the Captain ·won't be spending the evening together after all. For other useless laws, check it out Carla Stoeffler"More of a college town instead of a ghost town.'' http://members.xoom.com/stupidlaws/ 9. This site is neither enjoyable or entertaining. Unfortunately it might be one of the most useful and can provide a great deal of information. Welcome to The STD Homepage. http:llmed-www.bu.edu/peoplelsycamorelstdl 8. Everyday we trudge through our lives without stopping to look around. To catch a glimpse into the life of a young lady in college, visit e s s e n c e. It only gets better and better... http://wilkesl.wilkes.edu/-lamJm/index.html . 7. I have to admit that the name and the graphic caught my eye more than the content of this site. But I think these guys got something good here. What other game tests your dexterity and your tolerance? How else would thousands of college students stay in shape without this bi-weekly exercise? Visit the Major League Beer Pong Association. http://www.pitt. edul-pjhstl 5/mlbpa. html 6. I've never had a signature file at the end of my e-mails. But I know that many of you do. Now you don't have to be witty on your own, but can tum to the Cool Signature Files page. Of course with a site like this, you have to take the good with the bad. And there is a lot of bad. http://www.coolsig.com/ 5. So you have lots of money to buy software and XXX accounts? You wish ... Now you don't have to wish with the Top Fifty Warez Sites. Sure, you may have to search the better part of the day to find what you need, but time is easier to come by than money. http://www. T50.coml 4. Research paper is due next month, next week, or even tomorrow. It's a weekday so you're drinking. Lucky for you there are guys taking care of you. The Student Essay Network is the place to go. And if you can't find what you need, there are links to several other sources of "information". But try to only use it in an emergency. Adam Araujo"Less mud on the construction site." http://www.ee.calpoly.edu/-ercarlso/papers.htm 3. For the young aspiring guitarist who still looks into Slash's eyes and says, "Me too," here's the site for you. Tablature, instructions, and everything else for guitar players. http://www.harmony-centraLcom/Guitarl 2. Can't quite figure out the lyrics to One Week? Or perhaps some of Napalm Death's finer selections? Not to worry, there's another site in the making as we speak. Full lyrics. Everybody's gonna be there. You outta go. http://www.lyrics.ch/. l. Do you Yahoo? http://www.yahoo.com/ information compiled by Larry Lewis �The Beacon, February 4,1 Page6 Features Entertainment Year long celebration of the Arts PAULA J. GENTILMEN Special to the Beacon Wilkes University is strengthening its commitment to the community arts programs through the recent appointments of Nina Davidowitz, Director of Wilkes University's Encore Music Camp and Shelly Pearce, Director of Wilkes Community Conservatory (WCC). Davidowitz, native of Kingston, Pa., was promoted to the director of Encore Music Camp, a nationally acclaimed summer arts camp for students ages 13 to 18. She previously served for two years as the director of the wee, a non-profit community music school at Wilkes. With Encore, Davidowitz is developing a new four week visual arts program and a two week creative writing program to compliment the pre-existing music, theatre and dance curriculum. The traditional summer performing arts schedule, which includes classical music, jazz, ballet, dance and theatre productions, will be complemented with art shows and chamber music teas. Encore Music Camp will run from June 27 through August 7, 1999. For more infonnation call (570) 408-4426. After graduating from Wyoming Seminary High School, Davidowitz earned a Bachelor's degree in art history from Mount Holyoke College in 1981. She continued studies at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and at the Fashion Institute Of Technology in New York City. She has been working as a professional artist for 20 years. Pearce, Dallas, Pa., earned a Bachelor's degree in business administration with a concentration in finance and a minor in art from Wilkes. She also sits on the Board of Directors for the Cultural Council of Luzerne County and the Northeast Pennsylvania Philharmonic. As WCC director, Pearce is planning events to help provide quality music instruction in orchestral instruments, as well as piano, guitar and voice lessons to community members ages 18 months to adult The conservatory will also offer classes to high school students in theatre and music theory, as well as perfonning ensembles and the childref!'s choir. Public recitals are held regularly by faculty, students and guest artists. Auditions for the Wyoming Valley Children's Choir and Wyoming Valley Youth Chorale will begin at 10 am. A reception will be held on February 7, 1999 in the lobby of the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the perfonning arts center to celebrate the appointments of Davidowitz and Pearce. Aligning the planets with icJ Madame Zeld Taurus (April 20 - May 20) Soaring self confidence will blast into a serious party mode this weekend. Bit and take it easy, you don't want to over do it. Gemini (May 21 - June 21) This week is the time you lay down the bag of chips and throw away all tbej Finally, you will start on your New Year's resolution. Cancer (June 22 - July 22) This week you will catch up on all your late schoolwork. You will finally get a weekend for rest and relaxation. Leo (July 22 - August 22) This week you will be stressed out and overworked. You will need major doWI rest you weary nerves. . Virgo (August 23- September 22) This week the creative juices will be flowing like the Nile. You'll zip · through your work and a couple extra credit projects. Libra (September 23 - October 23) You' II be torn between hitting the books and hitting the social scene dis weekend. Go with what you think is right: Scorpio (October 24 - November 21) Your energy will be soaring through the roof this week. But don't aJ too much at once or you will end up forgetting things that matter most. Sagiltarius (November 22 - December 21) This weekend you might end up at the same party as your You will start to regret splitting but try to focus on why it happened and all will be well. Capricorn (December 22 - January 19) Lately you have been wanting to travel and see all the frie~ ym seen in months. Don't let it get to you because you might not have the chance for a while. Aquarius (January 20 - February 18) You have been down in the dumps lately and for a very good rem. it's time to pick yourself up. Go to a party and try and have a good time. You might surprise yourself. Pisces (February 19- March 20) Your confidence will soar this week after being praised by teachers am Keep that in mind for the weeks to come when you will definitely need it. Aries (March 21 • April 19) A fight between you and your parents had you avoiding them like the plague. them that you're trying to be a mature adult and try and be the _first to try and work tbiW,6 out. •--- CAN BAH PANA Cuz You car,'t put a • •• Bob Dylan and his 6and plus Natalie Merchant at the Broome County A!ena Friday, February 19, 8 p.m. Send your love. For 1ng. . ................ FREE stomp when you buy any Volentine cord from February 8th-13th. "WIil Tickets priced at $29.50, $25.50 all seats reserved. Tickets went on sale Jan. 23. Buy tickets at the Arena Box Office and all Ticketmaster locations. To charge by phone call 722-7272. For more information call 778-6626: _ , WILKES UN_IV_ERSITY _ nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnbnb1t11nnn6 fcash for your CD'sl ~ WE BUY AND SELL CD's• TAPES·rRECORDS •VIDEOS• BOOKS~ i mUS!Cfll ENER(]/ music•books•unique gifts i Beacon is looking for new· you are interested in writing_ • articles for this or writing bring your story ideas ancVoc to The Beacon office on~ floor of Hollenback Hall. Cal Beacon office at Ext. 5903 ( Joanna). All ideas are we! will be considered for print. Earn a credit! !nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn~~~~~~~ 829■2929 j 59 NORTH MAIN STREET• WILKES-BARRE 1 �Beacon Athletes of the Month The Beacon Athlete of the Month is a decision-making process that has been implemented by this year's Beacon uff. The athletes considered for this honor are recommended to the editorial staff by Beacon staff writers, editors, piotographers and correspondents. The ultimate decision of who earns the Athlete of the Month award is decided upon by Corey Y anoshak, ltacon Sports Editor and the Wilkes University sports information department. All statistics are co~esy of John Seitszinger, director, sp.orts information. atie Watkins: Basketball earning The Beacon Alh/ete of the Month for , women's basketball latie Watkins has earned the the second consecutive She has been named The Female Athlete of the Month er of the Week and the Regional Player of the irthefinal week in January. · srecorded six straight bles throughout the while averaging 16.2 points and 9 rebounds per game ·or year. Watkins has hit high in both categories this month with 26 points against Delaware Valley College and 14 rebounds against Lycoming College. "She has shown up to play every game," said women's coach Karen Haag. "She's been a tremendous leader and she's having a great year. I have no complaints." Watkins helped the Lady· Colonels to consecutive wins over Albright College, 73-65, and Drew University, 70-47. "I don't really think Jill Ronkowksi's injury had an effect on her play," said Haag of Watkins' play after Ronkowski's injury mid- ~ way through January. "Hut it's more noticeable now. Everyone has stepped up their game." ID (I) g :, iD "Cl ::r 0 0 7J ::r 0 0 CT - '< "T1 ii'! .,,_. :, ~ 3 ll> "' i"' C. Katie Watkins earned The Beacon Female Athlete of the Month for January. Chad Fabian: Basketball guards in the conference. I into his junior year with · of starting and contribbe wasn't expected to do much damage as he done. tat, Chad Fabian has been Beacon Male Athlete of forJanuary. , playing alongside Dave rho is averaging 19 .5 game, has averaged 19.2 game in his last 12 the year, Fabian is 15.4 points per game, four rebounds and two game. With Januzzi slumping due to extreme pressure from opposing defenses, Fabian has stepped into the -shooting role and has thrived. In the past 12 games, Fabian has connected on 50 of 100 three-pointers, giving him 261 points this season. Fabian recorded a career-high 32 points this past weekend in a 8556 win over FDU-Madison. In the same game, Fabian set a Wilkes' record with 10 three-pointers in one game. Fabian was two treys away from the Middle Atlantic Conference record for three-pointers in a game. In the final week of the month, Fabian averaged 25 points per game, along with 6.5 rebounds, earning a spot on the MAC Honor Roll . There's only ONE WAY go for FREE CONDOMS ... Planned Parenthood During National Condom Week, February 14-20 rgfor klin IB for office on la ck Hall. C lt Ext. 5903 ( as are welco bct for print a credit 63 N. Franklin Street WILKES-BARRE 570-824-8921 or 1-8OO-23O-PLAN a? DI g iD "Cl ::r 0 0 Chad Fabian earned The Beacon Athlete of the Month for January. Catch all .of the Wilkes basketball action live on 90.7 WCLH. All men's and women's home games and ~tll away doubleheaders will be broadcast. Two wrestlers get ready to battle in action at the Marts Center. Wrestlers ready for Lycoming ByROBERTJ.MORCOM Beacon Staff Writer This past weekend, the Wilkes University wrestling team traveled to Boston, Massachusetts, where they came away with two impressive wins against Division I squads. The Colonels, who now stand at 15-3 defeated Boston College 32-18 and Franklin and Marshall College 39-9. · At 125 pounds, Jason Ambrose won both of his matches by forfeit, while at 133 pounds Corey Luce finished the weekend at 11. His one win was an impresive pin 22 seconds into the match. John Conte went 2-0 at 141 pounds, with one of his wins coming by fall against Dave DeAngelo of Boston College. His other victory was a 13-6 decision over Bobby Crick of Franklin and Marshall. Conte had this to say about the weekend matches , "Even though they(F&M) beat us last year, we kind of ran away with this one." He also stated that, "the match against Boston College was a lot closer than the score shows." Joe Smith went 2-0 with one win coming at 184 pounds and the other coming at the 197 weight class. Steve Tornambe, Chad Rovner and Captain Duane Ritter each went 1-1 at the dual meet. Heavyweight Heath Fleisher also split this weekend, as he won by forfeit against Franklin and Marshall but then lost a tough decision to Antonio Garay of Boston College. The Colonels will run their 15-3 mark this Saturday as they go to battle with the Scranton Royals and the nationally ranked Lycoming Warriors. • · ''They have the same record as us, but they are getting more respect. I guess Saturday will be the day for us to show what we're all about," said Conte on Lycoming. M.A.C_._STATS As of January 31, 1999 Men's Basketball Freedom League Scranton 14-3 (8-1) Lycoming 14-3 (6-2) Wilkes 15-2 (6-2) FDU-Madison 12-5 (5-4) Allen~own 11-8 (5-4) Drew 6-12 (2- 7) King's 5-12 (2-7) Df;laware Valley 6-12 (1-8) Commonwealth League Lebanon Valley 16-1 (9-0) Albright 12-5 (7-2) Elizabethtown 12-5 (6-3) Widener 10-9 (5-4) Susquehanna 6-11 (4-5) Moravian 8-10 (3-6) Messiah 9-9 (2-7) Juniata 2-17 (0-9) Women's Basketball Freedom League Scranton 17-1 (8-1) Allentown 10-8 (6-3) Lycoming 10-6 (5-4) King's 10-7 (5-4) Delware Valley 12-5 (5-4) FDU-Madison 8-7 (4-5) Wilkes 6-9 (3-6) Drew 5-12 (0-9) Commonwealth League Elizabethtown 16-1 (9-0) Susquehanna 11-7 (6-3) Messiah 14-4 (6-3) Widener 12-6 (6-3) Lebanon Valley 10-6 (5-4) Moravian 9-8 (3-6) Albright 4-14 (1-8) Juniata 6-11 (0-9) �Sports Lady Colonels win two of three By COREY YANOSHAK Beacon Sports Editor After going on a two-game winning streak, the Lady Colonels faced off against Allentown College at home. Unfortunately, the women could not keep the streak alive, dropping a 93-71 decision to the Lady Centaurs. Katie Watkins paced the women with 16 points and eight rebounds. Freshman Lauren Elwood continued her stellar play with a 13-point night, including eight free throws. Tracy Zaykoski added 10 points in the losing effort. "I haven't gone to see her play 18 times in New Jersey for nothing," said women's coach Karen Haag of Elwood. "She's really stepped up and she's starting to score points ." Steph Huber chipped in five points and five rebounds, while Robyn Mendygral tossed in seven. Allentown jumped out to a 4924 lead at the half, which the Lady Colonels answered by outscoring the Lady Centaurs 47-44 in the second half, but it was not enough to overcome the overwhelming deficit. The Lady Colonels began their two-game win streak with a 65-58 home victory against FDU-Madison. Elwood tossed in a career-high 17 points, with a four for nine performance from the three-point arc. Allison Pikulski chipped in with 10 points and five rebounds, while Huber batted away four shots. · Watkins saw her six-game double-double streak come to an end, but still threw in 17 points with eight boards to lead the Lady Colonels. "We've played well this semester, with the exception of the Widener game," said Haag, referring to her team's 91-70 loss on the road. "But we are playing hard and we don't quit. Unfortunately, it doesn't always end in a win." On Tuesday, the women traveled to College Misericordia, coming out with a 60-52 win. Huber led the way with 13 points and eight rebounds. Watkins added 11 points and nine rebounds, while Zaykoski netted 12 points with seven boards. Mendygral rounded out the doubledigit scoring with 11 points, including two treys, six assists and three steals. Elwood also added two treys for eight points. "There are so many positives," ~ said Haag. "We can still make the playoffs, because teams are knocking each other off left and right. We're not out of it." The Lady Colonels rode their two-game streak after three consecutive losses. A 63-58 heart-breaker at Lycoming was the final game of the skid, while a 70-54 loss to Scranton and an 87-76 defeat at Delaware Valley College comprise the three. "We've had some tough losses," said Haag of the short downfall. "But we don't give up and we are playing well." Haag also finds that her whole team has stepped up with the loss of Jill Ronkowski, the team's secondleading scorer. "Sometimes teams lose a player to an injury and they just fold. But we stepped up. If you've seen this team play this year, their heart and character is evident. They just don't quit." The Lady Colonels get back into action with two home games next week, Moravian College and King's · College .. Wilkes Uni offensive coord Sirriani has dee Wilkes-Barre offensive coor Washington and sity. "Whencoac to move on and move lot about that program. coach Frank Sheptock. The Pittsburgh closer to Sirriani's Ohio. 'Tm disappointed, optimistic about the quarterback Josh B confident the team like any other adve · Although only a year at Wilkes, Shep Sirriani's relationship the field with the pla "It won't affect ity, but it does hurt Gryboski tops 1,000 points, Colonels get reven By COREY YANOSHAK Beacon Sports Editor After suffering their first loss of the season at Allentown, the men's basketball team came into Wednesday night's game at home with a little revenge planned. "There's definitely a little revenge factor," said coach Jerry Rickrode before the 88-69 win. "I think we've improved since the first time we played and our guys are ready." Senior Brian Gryboski topped the 1,000-point mark for his career at Wilkes, netting 20 points to lead four Colonels in double-digits. Dave Januzzi poured in 19, while Chad Fabian netted three treys for 18 points. Freshman Greg Barrouk connected on six of seven from the charity stripe, totaling a career-high 16 points on the night, while pulling in a team-high six rebounds. Scott Cleveland and Jason Sheakoski added six points apiece for the winners. Wilkes finished an astonishing 95% from the free throw line, while shooting 51 % from the field. After being up by more than ten in the first half, Allentown got Beacon file photo Brian Gryboski and Dave Januzzi have been integral to the Colonels' success. February 4 *Men's Volleyball @ Lehigh within four at the half, but Wilkes dominated the second half, 47-32. Barrouk and J anuzzi each dished out four assists. Januzzi, Gryboski, Fabian, and Cleveland all notched two steals for the winners. February 6 *Men's Basketball@ Moravian, 8:00 pm *Women· s Basketball vs Moravian, 2:00pm *Wrestling @ Lycoming with Scranton, 12:00pm Last week, after dropping a tough 88-78 loss at Lycoming College, the men's basketball team routed FDU-Madison on Saturday, on their home turf. Wilkes came out with an 85-56 w4I over the Jersey Devils. Back in early December, the Colonels struggled against FDU in their first conference meeting, pulling off a 69-62 win at the Marts Center. But this past weekend was different. Fabian lit the net for a careerhigh 32 points, while setting a school record with ten three-pointers for Rickrode's club. "He's hot from the three-point zone," said Rickrode. "He's got the green light from out there." Gryboski poured in 15 points as be chased 1,000 career points . . Januzzi added eight points with seven assists, while Cleveland threw in seven, along with six steals. "We just take one game at a time," noted Rickrode. the way our team is and the past four or five yean. resiliency is good." Coming off the Kevin Walsh scored five while Barrouk added i the first half, shooting three-point arc and 59% field. The Colonels held Devils to just 34% from throughout the game, points off of turnovers. "When Dave gets ball, Chad does a nice j bringing up the ball," "He's been doing more ing and we hope to con keep it up." The Colonels returD Saturday when they tra Moravian, before hostiaf Wednesday night. February 10 *Men's Basketball vs King's, 8:00 pm *Women's Basketball vs King's, 6:00 pm apologize for repo incorrect women's score in last week's correct score was Ly Wilkes 58. The BtacOI sports staff regrets � 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/. 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''I'm disa ptimistic abo uarterback J onfident the keany othe Although ear at Wilke te," noted R" way our te past four or fi iliency is good Coming off vin Walsh sco ile Barrouk a !Fabian add new asthead By FRANK TOMASZEWSKI The first side is supported by Diane O'Brien R.N., who is the head nurse of Health Services. She has Got condoms? It may not be as worked at Wilkes for ten years now, popular of a slogan as the Dairy and was well aware that National Association's, but some think it Condom Week is coming up. O'Brien said that distribution of should be. This is especially true in an atmosphere such as a college the free condoms has been going on as long as she could remember. She campus . They are fairly easy to find on said,"there used to be dispensers in campus. Theyareconvenientlystored the men's bathrooms to get the with your favorite canay bars in the condoms, but this way is a better Pickering Hall vending machine. method." LifeStyles is the brand that is Several varieties are on display directly across from the notebooks in chosen for several reasons. This the bookstore. Or better yet, drop by particular brand contains extra and see your friendly nurse Diane strength Nonoxynol-9, and is also O'Brien at Health Services in Evans highly recommended in numerous Hall for all thefreecondomsastudent , medical journals. "There ·are more and more can possibly imagine. Wilkes is the only local school females asking for condoms in the that does provide' a form of birth past several years. We go through control to its students. According to about 2,000 per year," said O'Brien. Anotherobservation is that many the Health Services' of King's · College, Universi,ty of Scranton, Resident Assistants are asked for CollegeMisericordia, andMarywood condoms. Students feel more College, none of them believe in comfortable going to someone their following Wilkes' act of the free own age for them. "Students rarely ask for advice condom giveaway. National Condom Week on ·use of condoms or other forms of coincidentally starts on St. protected sex,"said O'Brien. Valentine's Day and lasts until However, there are numerous informative pamphlets available in February 20. This week, which is strongly . the waiting area that cover different supported by Planned P~nthood of health related issues. "There are free pregnancy tests America, is a time to be aware that condoms can protect against available through us. But we do not pregnancy and sexually Jransmitted do women check-ups here at Wilkes. If a student does find out that she is diseases. However, here on campus, there pregnant, then she is referred to a are· different views of this event as clinic or her family doctor,"said well as the distribution of condoms. O'Brien: "The sad thing in this case One from a health standpoint, the is that the girl rarely decides to keep the baby,"she added. other from a religious one. Beacon News Editor 11,e Beacon is holding a for the best design of a page design to be used as y focal point for the voice of the students of Wilkes University. ·gn what you think The n masthead should look . The best design will on the cover of The for the rest of the year. The design must include &aeon name and a page2 h. Wilkes ou first half, sh !e-point arc d. The Colon ~ils to just 34 mghout the g nts off of tum "When Dave ge , Chad does a ni 1ging up the ball, :'s been doing m and we hope to p it up." The Colonels 1rday when they ravian, before b foesday night. Condoms on campus pages 's hoops move into In Freedom League page 7 Beacon :>gize for ·ect wom n last w score w . 58. The : staff from• www. wilkes .edu Basket of condoms available at Health Services in Evans Hall "There are more and more females asking for condoms in the past several years. .we go through about 2,000 per year." Diane O'Brien R.N. . Campus Nurse Some state that distributing free condoms promotes sexual acts on campus. O'Brien argues,"No, not at all, I actually think that you should take responsibility whether they are free or not. That doesn't decide whether you are going to have sex or not. If I can prevent one more pregnancy or STD, then it's helping. I'mnotgoingtostopthemfromhaving sex." For the religious side, there is no better individual to go to for advice than Mary Hession. Hession is the leader of Wilkes Campus Interfaith and Volunteer Services. When asked about the distribution of condoms by Health Service Hession gave a neutral answer. She said,"lt's no longer~ anti-pregnancy issue. If you are just using the condoms to avoid getting pregnant, then you should watch your activity. Don't view a condom as a license for free sex. Don't just have rampant sex." She went on to explain that there has been a change of times from when condoms were · originally frowned on by the church. Back then the only fear wit out the use of condoms was pregnancy. Hession.also said, "Don't feel that you have to have sex with him or her just because you went out to dinner together. People are starting to look for more stable relationships lately." Compared to the 1970' s, Hession pointed out that more people are concerned about finding a steady boyfriend or girlfriend and taking it slower. She said that this is most likely do to the risk of numerous STD's. Hession said, "Wilkes is not a religious institution, it is however a moral institution. Wilkes promotes the total person, and health is definitely part of it." Photos By Frank Tomaszewski Mary Hession doesn't believe condoms should be used just to avoid pregnancy. �Pa e2 The Beacon Febru News Winter Weekend teams announced By FRANK TOMASZEWSKI Beacon News Editor Do not pass go, do not collect $200, go directly . to Wilkes University campus to take part in Winter Weekend 1999. It s t h a t time of ye a r again when students studies. It seems as if all the papers are due and exams are scheduled for the same week. This part!,cular down period, which falls right in between Inter!i(!ssion and Sptj~&.b~, ~~ easily be' cured by' alew days of pure shenanigans. For this reason, Winter Weekend was invented. This is a three day eventheldacross campus that includes different games to compete in. There are teams made up by large groups of students who go all out to earn the most points for their team. F.ach year Winter Weekend has a certain them_e to it. This year's theme is board games. From this theme,theteams normally get shirts, cups and other novelty items made up sporting the logo and name of their team. T h i s year there are 17teams registered. They consist of: Beeropoly, Pooh's Honey Pot Hunt, Thirsty Thirsty Hippos, Drunk-n-Smashed, Brandyland, Shots and Lagers, Shotzee, Sorry, Drunken Drunken Hippies, Operation Intoxication, Absolut Monopoly, Brew, Dizzy Dizzy Drink Some More, Man1gottapee, t:Suo Lue, Aunt m My Pants, and Tiddlie Drinks. is Photo Courtesy University Members of the theater depa~ment pose for "Anything Goes"wh!ch will be performed at Wilkes Anything goes ·a t Wilk A. Sowers of Auburn, Pennsylvania, boards next, accompanied by her five dancing angels friend Billy Crocker, played by Ryan Ward of · who came to bid her farewell on her journey. Wilkes University's Department of Visual and Billy Crocker and Hope Harcowtmeet Performing Arts will showcase the musical production ship sets sail. It becomes apparent these two of Cole Porter's Anything ·aoes in the Edward Darling before and there is a chemistry between them. Jr. Theater of the Dorothy Dicksop Datte Center for the determined to steal Hope away from the Allied Services to the Xerox Performing Arts, South and Ri;er' Streets, Wilkes- Evelyn despite the fact that he has no ticketf<r . Coporation will be available to Barre. Aside from the love triangle, we also learn .talk to about employment. The show will run February 13-14 and 19-21, notoriousPublicEnem~~umberl3,Mooof31% A resume should be brought along•and busine~s attire should . ... · 1999; at 8 p.m. played by Robb Brown of Dallas, and bis Matinee performances are scheduled for February Bonnie, played by Tila Paris Angley of Wes. be worn. 14 and 21 at 2 p.m. are also aboard the S.S. American trying IO Dorothy Lane Director, WearefirstintroducedtothepassengersoftheS.S. country. Career Services, said, "Seniors are • American as they board ship in New York City. Among: '.'. ·-- Anything Goes is directed by Adam Hill, strongly encouraged to attend. Juniors, as well as alumni are also • tho~ setting 'Sail are the seemingly happy couple Hope resi<lence at.Wilkes, with the help of musical Harcourt, played by; Colleen Denver of Chester,.New _· Amy'Lieberman,- visiting assistant profem welcome." York, and her fiance Si,r Evelyn Oakleigh, played by _· Behind the scenes, stage manger J.E. Gelkl For additional information Nicholas Adler of Allentown, Pennsylvania, along with · designer Pat Smith, and lighting designer J · contact Dorothy Lane at 831- . Hope's meddling mother, Mrs. Harcourt, played by assisted in making the show a success. 4061. Heath~iWebb-ofOldLyme, Connecticut. _ Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 f<r Nightclub singer, Reno Sweeny, played by ~ori~!}ll. · faculty, and senior citizens. By DEENA M. GUADAGNO Special to The Beacon Wilkes to host ·Employment Fair Wilkes University will host the 23rd Annual Employment · Fair in cooperation with College Misericordia, King's College, the University of Scranton and Marywood University. The fair is scheduled for February 17 from 1-4pm in the Henry Gymnasium. There will be at least 82 different employers presenting information about career, internship and summer employment oppurtunities. Companies ranging from 0 Planned Parenthoocf ci Nuth f.a.t Rn,sylvania ' There's only ONE WAY . to go for FREE CONDOMS ... Pla11aed Parenthood - During National Condom Week, February 14-20 . -- . - . ·Lessons.That Will Last ·... .:A Liteti·m e~~~-. · OFFICER TRAINING SCHOOL . Put that college·:degree'to use by enrolliog .into' the Air Force Offi~er _Training School. 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Carol Bosack on floor of the Max Roth tude are . .' ·on rinJ onal swill ha kLobb d will b condc ·onab ms. �• Beacon, February 11, 1999 • Page3 1Il10Il I Editorial------ Letters to the Editor I Too much about sex . Troubleinthe Third World There is a glaring problem, but almost totally unmentioned, double standard in the United States conducts bombing campaigns. Iraq invades Kuwait and is ently bombed by the United States. Indonesia invades East Timor and not only is d by the U.S., but is supplied with weapons. Turkey attacks Kurdish villages, and of condemnation, economic sanctions or bombing, Turkey receives helicopter andF-16s from the United States and permission to invade northern Iraq in ofKurds. Apartheid South Africa invades Angola, and the U .S. government does ,Only Cuba comes to the aid of Angolian government. Israel invades Lebanon; and little protest from the U.S. government. Incidentally, both Israel and South Africa pons of mass destruction. Is the double standard due to oversights, mistakes, stupidity, or are people with so wealth and power simply sleepwalkers? I think there is a very logical explanation. World countries which open up their land and resource for the exploitation and of foreign investors are deemed not bombable. Socialist countries like Cuba which nationalized foreign properties are very bombable. Countries with nationalistic ents which act independently, erect tariffs, fail to comply with IMF austerity s, etc .. are also bombable. Nations which promote a more egalitarian distribution th are bombable. Countries like Iraq are sitting on immense oil reserves.had better ocders. · · In the global capitalist system, those Third World countries that don't act as good puppets are likely to be bombed, have economic sanctions imposed on them, or an unfriendly visit by the CIA! · Sincerely, Gary Sudboi:~>Ugh _u.... '· - 138'24Fidler Ave. '. ' ,.. " Bellflower, ca: 90706 . , , ~ - . '• .. 562 925-4628 - . . kis a useful exercise in noticing the propaganda role of the U.S. media to imagine the of coverage and depth of outrage that would occur if Cuba or some other soc;ialist . . were strafing and bombing part of its population, as Turkey is doing to,the Kurds. probably surpass the O.J. Simpson trial and President Clinton's sex life as one of tnews items in history! Utter$ to the edito_r t"ideli.nes: soould include your name and phone number. They should be no longer Jban 250 words and must be in ooler to be printed. Letters will be printed in the oo1er they are received and must be submitted by lBI. on the Tuesday prior to publication. Letters can be sent via electronic mail, intercampus mail or dropped off at The Beacon office. •••• • • • • • • • • • ••• Garnett Insurance andNot~ry. 659 MarketSl. Kingston • waren~ : a1i1 NATIONWIDE-~ :;i:nnn and : . g nts :-;::irn~·~tion are ring ational groups will have a is Stark Lobby all week and will be ding out condoms information about condoms. • • '!J. ~!ll~~!t£~·· Auto - Home - Life - Commercial . Flood - Motercycles .LOW RATES- GREAT SERVICE . Mutual Funds, IRA' s Should You Roth? Open 52+ hours/week Title Transfers - T-Tags . Full Notary Agent Across the Market St. Bridge, Last Bldg. on Rt. Before Wyoming Avenue. Ph: 570-331-7420 Fax 570-331-7422 National Condom Week, Valentine's Day, MSC Dating Game Dance and a column about Winter Weekend. Has Wilkes University and The Beacon ever been more coincidentally aligned with the topics of sex, love and alcohol? We know that Winter Weekend, a dating game and Valentine's Day don't necessarily have sexual implications tied to them, but many college students jump at any opportunity to have sex. Winter Weekend is the time of year when more students gather on campus for the sole purpose of having a good time than any other time of year. As is the case when hundreds of college students gather for any reason, drugs and alcohol are involved. And as is the case with any activity where drugs and alcohol are involved, people want to have sex. This doesn't include everyone, but sex only takes two. It's also difficult to think of a dating game where young adults are involved when sex isn't on the minds of at least some of the contestants. Why else·would MTV cast Jenny McCarthy and Carmen Electra (not television's most talented_a~tresses) to' host.their dating ' 1 game? ·:. . ·._· -. •"···...,_~ • :. ' Is the university encouraging students to have sex? We are the only university in the area that hands out condoms to students with no questions asked. Is the university encouraging students to chink? Why also would the names of Winter Weekend teams include the names of alcoholic beverages? Is it a coincidence that the week when all of this information hits the press and takes place, President Chris Breiseth is out of his office? Is this just a way for the univ~ity to_tum their heads away from the behavior of the studen~'? Breiseth Y.,ilS not available for comment on our page one story. Everyone knows that college is a time to learn. What some people don't know is that the things students learn most about do not take place in classrooms. They take place in dorm rooms, and at parties. The Beacon is not saying that the university is irresponsible. We just feel that these are questions that everyone should ask themselves. The Beacon Box 111, Wilkes University : Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18766 (717)-408-5903 or 408-2962 Fax (717)-408-5902 E-mail: beacon@wilkesl.wilkes.edu Background Info. •Established in 1947 •A warded by the Association Scholastic Press Editor in Chief-Scott Veith Association News Editor-Frank Tomaszewski •Printed on Thursdays, with Features Editor-Joanna Gaydos exceptions for school holiSports Editor-Corey Yanoshak days and final exams Copy Editor/Distribution Manager-David DiMartino •1,100 to 2,500 papers are Copy Editor-Larry Lewis distributed weekly Web Manager-John Bruett •We're on the World Wide Business Manager-Sandie Kramer Web: Subscriptions Manager-Vanessa Scheffner http://wilkesl.wilkes.edu/-beaconl MAC Technician -Joe Porto index.html Advisor-Joe Valenti The Beacon is the student newspaper of Wilkes University. All editorial decisions are made by the student editors. All opinions expressed within The Beacon are those of the author or source quoted. The Beacon office is located on the second floor of Hollenback Hall. �The Beacon, February 11, 1 Page4 I can't be ~'under the table and dreaming'' ,with Matt Sowchik Well I'm back. My first article of the second semester and to tell you the truth I'm not sure ifl thought it was going to happen. There has been a lot ofchanges with The Beacon from what I understand, but I'm truly glad they figured stuff out and asked me to write for them again. Anyway let's get down to business. I think it is only proper for me to write this week about a great event that will soon bestow itself amongst the great students and faculty ofWilkes University. A tradition thathas happened for many of years that has mixed the ingredients of st11dents, faculty , community service, and partying. Yes I'm talking about Winter Weekend. The three day weekend of organized competition in such areas as athletics, spirit and partying. Each year it seems that Winter Weekend is improved just a little bit from the last one. This year will beno different. For all of you out there looking forward to this weekend as much as I I wanted to write this week to let you know about the small change that is happening to Winter Weekend. Everyone knows that the Spirit contest and Volleyball on Friday are tons of fun and that the games on Saturday are perfectjust the way they are. Both of these functions bring forth the true atmosphere ofWinter Weekend. I guess the saying that best goes with these two days is, ifit' snot broke then don' tfix it. So this is just what they did, they left those two days alone and I'm sure that they will be just as good as the past years. What was changed,( and for the better) was Thursday night. Over the past couple of years Thursday night of Winter Weekend has been a joke. Teams would come to the dance to sign·in, get their points, and then leave. Well not this year. This year you can still ge t points for coming, you can even get points for bringing canned goods for the local soup kitchens. " W ow " you say "that is a huge change, this really makes m e wanttodance." Well that is not all that w e have changed. This year we got a 15 foot inflatable twister that will b e placed in the multipurpose room f or a compe tition during the dance. So picture this: 17 teams+ 20 people on a team+ a dance style atmosphere where b oth men and ladies are dressed to perfection + all the pre dance, party celebrations+ a 15 foot inflatable Twister. I'll I have to say is this is ingenious. Not only will a team be able to earn points for their tearnbywinningthetwistercompetitionbutlthinkit'ssafetosayjustbylookingatmyWinter Weekend equation above that t4is will be a very g o od addition to the T hursday night dance. So instead of thinking thatitisjustgoing to be ano therlame d anceju stimagine who's b ody you might have to twist around to pick up points for your team. In the end all I can say is that there are three more teams than last year, there are all new games and things to win and that there is still that excitement in the air. It's going to be a great time so make sure you take advantage of it. Allthingsasid e ljustwantedtopointoutthegoodthingsthatcomefromWinterWeekend. For Each canned good we receive on Thursday night we will give the team that brings it one point. All these canned goods will be given to a local soup kitchen. We als_o collected 675 dollars for charity, thanks to the registration fee's for Winter Weekend. am, D ear B eacon readers, · N ext w eek, The Beacon will be returning to the twelv e page format that h as been seen for the p ast few years. Although we h ave already added new story ideas, c olumns and editorials, we are not finished. O ur search for editors and managers is c omplete, but our quest to put out the best, most interesting, most informative n e wspaper for the students of W ilke s University has just begun. We have assig n ed a writer to cover student government. He will keep ypu posted on e verything that happens at student government meetings and what plans SG has for the university. Starting this week, we have a bi-weekly fitness and nutrition column from Brian Kephart, Wilkes Univ ersity Athletic Trainer. We will also add a biweekly campus·security,update. . This w eek , we also feature our replacement for Dan "The Movie Man" Lavelle. Colonel Hogan and C olonel Klink will take us to the theatres and tell us about the hot new releases. The Beagle, an onlinemagazinecreated by Wilkes students. has given The Beacon the rights to their weekly top 10 websites. Wewillstillbringyouabi-weeklyintemetan<!computerreportfromJohnBruett,Beacon WebMana.ger. - . •··· . . · . · .O ur new masth~d, designed by The Beacon'editorial staff, contains the slogan that will keep you reading and keep us qn the 'ball. :rhat slogan is ••A paper for the students, by the students." · · · · · Enjoy. ·Scott:Veith 'Veaf:oftEditof in Chief On Campus So what's new for this week?Well, for all youloversOll there, here's a reminder. Valentines day is Sunday, Butl'm sure everyone already knew that. Aside from thatlovelyday (gag me) and basketball games on Saturday and Wednesday (by the way, it would be nice to see more than the diehardfam at every game and not just the really big ones), there are actually a few things to do this week. This Friday, The Multicultural Student Coalition putting on the MSC Dating Game Dance. The DJ will Jake da Strippa from Power 99 out of Philly. This will course be in Rumors from 9 pm to 1 am. Admission in There will be dating games throughout the evening. So, you are bored Friday night, ch.eek it out. Who knows, might even find that special person. Ifnot, you"' atleast a great time . . For everyone that is looking for a summer job or seni like myself who will be unemployed after graduation, is an employment fair on Campus. The fair )¥ill bo Wednesday, February 17 from 1 pm-4 pmin the Gym. prospective employers will be accepting resumes. Dre appropriately couldn ' thurt. That's about it for this week. If you have any questi or comments , feel free to call me atExt. 5966 oremailme roshm@wilkes.edu. Also, if you have any complaints or concerns a security on campus, letme know. I'm the chair of the sec c ommittee for Stude nt G overnme nt and I can get y complain ts to the rig h t person. ~@!JiJ@dJ111lJ@ @)[/ !Bw@wrJ~ The Schedule of Events contains only campus related e¥ and activities that take place on or near campus. This cal is used to inform students, faculty, and the rest of thew· community of what is happening at Wilkes. Events that in campus groups that take place off campus or out of wa · distance for students will not be included. If you would · your event included, please drop off a schedule or anno ment at The Beacon office located on the second floor of Hollenback Hall. Thursday, February 11 *Roller Hockey Club meeting, Marts Center, Multipurpose room. 9 pm Friday, February 12 Lincoln's Birthday *"Meet Joe Black," Stark 101. 7:30 pm *MSC Dating Game Dance, Rumors. 9 pm-I am Monday, FebruarylS *Women' s Basketball vs. Baptist B'ible, Marts Center, Gymnasium. 7 pm *Men' s Basketball vs . Lycoming, Marts Center, Henry Gymnasium. 8 pm Tuesday, February 16 *Donut Day Bake Sale, Stark Lobby. 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During an American invasion we gain insight on the characters' of several soldiers while witnessing classic blood and guts battle scenes. The plot was difficult to follow with the many subplots randomly touched on throughtout the entirety of the motion picture. Characters of subjugated worth appeared in sporadic scenes where their roles were ill-explained and relegated to anonymity. This movie also probed into the philosophical points behind warfare and "The Thin Red Line" between sanity and madness. Col. Klink: I thought director Tenence Malick did an interesting job of contrasting Speilberg' s "Saving Private Ryan," the only problem was that if you were expecting a sequel to "Ryan" this was not it. Much like I was, you would have been disappointed! CoL Hogan: Unfortunately, this attempt to cash in on the thousands who enjoyed the successful "Ryan" was not nearly as good. The plot of the flick was more concerned with the philosophical points of war, compared with good ol' shoot'em up action, and the acting was definitely not up to par. Col Klink: Oh, come on Hogan! Wouldn't you say Woody Harrelson did a fine job of acting like a solier who just accidentally blew his own butt off with a grenade? I never saw anyone stare at just a pin for so long. Of course, you would never see a good German soldier do that! CoL Hogan: I had a little problem with the Colonel. Under normal circumstances, I would not prefer to be led into battle by a complete fool whose only claim to fame was he read Homer in Greek at West Point. One trooper coul.dn' t jceep a steadY,PC?Siti<>n in tpe ~y .. Another fouldp't hold on to his wife, and several others exhibited an inability to hold on to the bodily functions. Col. Klink: Who said the Army offered any kind of job security? As for the wife: he should've expected her to do something behind his back! How about the two minute performances of your glorified American actors? Can they remember more than three words? Col. Hogan: If you are going to cast George Oooney or John Travolta, at least give them more time than the average commercial. · : '· Col Klink: But I liked Qooney' s ending speech as the new company Captain. It emphasized strong family values when he said he was the father and called them all the children, except for the sergeant who got to play mom! Oh to be so lucky. Col Hogan: Wasn't that sweet? Two minutes later the kids were getting.shot at again. For me, the best part were the National Geographic scenes. You had alligators and snakes.and naked yokeJs walking among the dead bodies. Couldn't they have just kicked the villagers off the set to make the movie? As stated beforehand their roles were not well rounded and exceedingly miniscule. CoL Klink: I agree. But what bothers me more is this question: Do all of your American soldiers have voices in their beads? Most of the time it seems as though the troops were having sexual fantasies while simultaneously blowing things up? Are these guys soldiers or philosophers? Tuis·movie focused more on what each individual soldier was thinking rather than developing any kind of real plot! Col Hogan: If you do see this flick, and I don't recommend it, pay close attention to the guy who talks to dirt. He looks and talks like an intelligent. deranged Mafia thug, like there is such a thing. CoL Klink: Ya, I also do not recommend this movie. I think y.ou would be better off staying home and flipping equally between the History and Discovery Channels. At least you won't have to listen to voices in the heads of troops babbling on endlessly. r Sadomasochist •••• - The good part was when Mr. AWOL (Absent With Out Leave) purposely ran into an ambush of fifty bllion enemy soldiers and attempted to fire. Duh! · • Absolute Carnage •••• - Gallagher' s Sledge '0 Matic produces more blood smashing tomatoes than Malick portrays in this movie. Gratuito_us Sex • - This relates back to the National Geographic statement. Uuuugh! Theological Worth ••••• - With all the philosophical babble this seemed more like a religious crusade than an attack on Guadalcanal. Villiage Idiot Scale * - I seen the show up the mall and I thunk the show woulda been m:>re gooder if it weymt so hard to know what was goin' on. I thunk it was the least bestest movie I's seen all yer. - (Translation) The movie was horrible because it was not good and horrible being the opposite of good I deduced that it was, as I said earlier, horrible. Morality•• Valentine's Day Speci Aligning the planets with Madame Zeld Taurus (April 20 - May 20) This weekend try not to be the aggrCSSIJ. It' good time to relax and let others take the lead. This laid back attitude special valentine .. Gemini (May 21 - June 21) Tread carefully this Valentine's Day with loved one. Be careful to be considerate of their feelings and what's &OOII their life. A spark may set a fire that will burn out of your control. Cancer (June 22 - July 22) You and your ex have been missing each lately. This weekend you'll meet and have the opportunity to worlc thingl Don' t jump back into things with them, take it slow, keep an open mind remember why it all ended in the first place. Leo (July 22 - August 22) Your boy/girlfriend is far away for this ho· closer we get to Valentine's Day, the deeper you fall into depression. !)I break out the black clothes and depressing music just yet, this pelSOll mar surprise you. Virgo (August 23- September 22) Romantic feelings you have been · from someone come to the surface this weekend. Be careful bow things out though, it will decide what response you get. libra (September 23 - October 23) A social event you have been about will end up being the highlight of your weekend. You will end up meeting someone who will end up being something pennanent in yOIJ Scorpio (October 24 - November·21) Don't be impatient with a loled week. They need your guidance and your help through this rough spolit life. This will create a bond between you that will be important fa the when the tables are turned. r:-,,-:'.• Sagittarius (November 22-December 21) You're letting woocand interfere with your relationship. Take this weekend to start focnMiog Cl special person in your life, and try to make them come first from now will not wait around, they are sick of coming second. Capricorn (December 22 -January 19) There have been many and your life in the past couple months, not all you enjoy. Someone is that will make life seem more worthwhile. Becoming romantically · with them will help you make some important realizations about life. Aquarius (January 20 - February 18) Travelling with your loved weekend helps you sort through some things you both have been i lately. It will make your relationship stable and stronger. Pisces (Febnary 19- Marci, 20) Use this weekend to spend sooie alone with your thoughts. You have been having great trouble in the department lately so take the pressure off and ignore the holiday. Yoa out with a renewed purpose and improved confidence. Aries (March 21 - April 19) You and a friend have decided to spend Valentine's Day together since you don't have significant others. H(jl your hat when this person expresses their true feelings for you. Take don't make any decisions in haste. The Beacon is now on thew Check us out next time you're s at: http://wilkes 1.wi - The initial case was good (they are fighting for America) but that was only because the director couldn't screw that up. · Plot Intricacy * - We pretty much knew what was going to happen. This film just recited basic history. Intellectual Validity***** - If you are curious to the meaning of life, that was what the voices in the soldier's heads were discussing amongst themselves telepathically. Overall Value** - If you must·see this, go with a friend to the matinee. It is cheaper that way and at least your friend can wake you up when it is all over. Any questions, comments, or suggestions can be sent to MilitantReview@hotmail.com. Disclaimer: The contents of this editorial are for entertainment purposes only and are not to be taken seriously. ****************~********* OW DOES $800/WEEK EXTRA INCOM sound to you? Amazingly, profitable opportunity. Send self-addressed stamped envelope to: GROUP FIVE 6547 N. Academy Blvd. Dept N '.(************************** ted 41 ~ sand ateam ight re chip byn th aft 66-61 w in l Mona11 just brag Ianuzzi b ined fo o f Sera ming ·mnpe(j or firs eMA0 OUR DRINI SIi IRE �Page? omen upended by King's I Da what mtrol b!:g seven, with two steals. TracyZaykoski - tossed in six points, five boards, and two steals. Elwood also added three steals, while connectnng on the team's lhe first game of a home only three-pointer in two games. Steph der with backy<J!d rival Huber added two blocks, along with College, the'Lady Colonels six boards. ed 64-44. · The women overcame a threepoint halftime deficit to down Moravian College, 60-56. Down 2522 at the half, the Lady Colonels hit on 1connectedonjustone three- 80% from the foul line, while holding and eight field goals in the the Lady Greyhounds, now 10-9, to a half, while the Lady Mon- mere 26% from the field in the second oompleted 41 % from the field. stanza. Watkins and Allison Pikulski Watkins led all scorers with 15 inateam-highninepoints, pointsonsixfieldgoals.Elwoodadded wilh eight rebounds apiece. 13 points for the winners, while Elwood chipped in with eight Pikulski came off the bench to net 10. wbileRobynMendygraladded Huber and Zaykoski each tallied nine points, \\_'hileHuberswattedaway six shots. Watkins pulled down a gamehigh nine rebounds, including eight on the defensive end. Huber also hauled in seven boards. Mendygral was a perfect4-4 from the charity stripe, while adding three assists. Zaykoski and Watkins added six and four assists, respectively. Although the team did not connect on a three-pointer, Wilkes finished 75% from the charity stripe, along with 44% from the field . Moravian was a perfect 100% on foul shots, but were held to just 32% in the field. The women travel to Drew University on Saturday for a 1:30 pm game. en bounce back, win backyard battle Chad Fabian hit two treys for 12 The men's basketball team points, while Scott Cleveland added suffered its third loss of the season 10. Gryboski was huge for the Saturday night at Moravian College, Colonels, pulling down seven 71-65, in non-league MAC action. amonth after squeaking by rebounds, while connecting on nine The Greyhounds (9-11) opened 1College 66-61, the of 13 chances from the free throw the game with a 12-0 run, and forced '91-69 win last night at line. two first half Wilkes turnovers. As a over the Monarchs proved to "King's is a good team and they result, they led at halftime 36-24. lhanjust bragging rights. play good teams tough," said "We had problems getting the Dave Ianuzzi and Brian Gryboski. "This was a big game for ball inside against their defense," · combined for 46 points, us and it was the last time I' 11 play eJ5.plained Wilkes coach Jerry · ity of Scranton was them." '" •• ·,,, "·, ' R'lckrode. "We , . were just out of sync. by Lycoming 7-'c-6'7; and ·.._,, J · ; Wilkesjuniped ourf<rY44<~r - · ··· 1i-is one of the worst games I've seen quietly jumped from third lead at the half and finished the us play." a tie for first place with game shooting 67% from the field. In the second half, Wilkes got as · gin the MAC Freedom Cleveland was 4-4 andJanuzzi hit 10 close as two on a Cleveland-layup ·"· ~ of 16 from the field. Januzzi and with under ten minutes to play. proves to 17-3 (8-2 Cleveland combined for seven steals However, a 12-3 run by Moravian King's falls to 6-14 and six assists. proved to be decisive. C). King's Corey Dickerson scored Ianuzzi led the Colonels with 26 a game-high 26-points for the.losers, P9ints, and freshman John Boylan while Emmet Donnelly added 15 "tor a<jded a career-high 16. Cleveland the losers, who were held to just one · and Greg Barrouk followed with six three-pointer. apiece. OURS of DRl:KS! !!~~! !~~pon. Offer llrpmeagen traveling from PHL to ■ weekend of 2127. Offer expires 111/19. Call for more details! •799-8445 I I I I Training Hard with Brian Kephart ATC The Pregaille Meal The pregame meal is an important part of every athlete's competition ritual. This should not be the only meal that is important to an athlete. Good eating habits should be a given so that an athlete can excel mentally and physically during practice. If practice and training are not performed optimally, when the time for competition comes, the body will not perform at the desired level. When a meal is eaten, blood is diverted from the muscles and other organs not involved in digestion to the stomach and intestines for digestion and absorption. The products of digestion are carried by the blood stream though the body and used for the body's building blocks or to produce the energy necessary to combine those blocks. The con tent and size of the pre game meal can adversely affect competition as well as the amount of time the meal is eaten. Foods that are high in fat, especially c6oll'.ed fats, require uioii time to digest than any other food component I S~m.e examples of foods high in fat are butter, meats and cheeses. A breakfast pregame meal of pancakes and waffles is acceptable until the butter, syrup, and jelly are added. The symptoms that the athlete may feel when trying to compete with blood being diverted to the digestive tract are sluggishness, a feeling of fatigue, and possibly cramping. Regardless of the type of food eaten, blood is diverted to the digestive tract. These same sensations may be experienced if the pregarne meal is too large or eaten too close to the start of the competition. The pregame meal should include a greater percentage of carbohydrates versus protein and fat. The product of carbohydrate digestion is glucose or blood sugar. It is absorbed into the blood stream and transported to the areas of the body that use it for energy. The heart, lungs, and muscles use glucose for energy to a large extent and therefore, glucose or blood sugar concentration in the blood stream is very important to the competing athlete. However, some carbohydrates produce a quick rise in blood glucose levels. A quick rise will also produce an equally quick fall in glucose levels, which can leave the athlete feeling fatigued and sluggish. Foods that produce a steady release of glucose will not produce this quick high and · quick crash in blood sugar levels, and are therefore more desirable for sustained competition. Some foods that would be positive are potatoes, . and brown rice. White bread and pasta, along with regular potatoes, · produce the quick spike in blood sugar levels. Skim milk is also acceptable because the fat has been removed without removing the carbohydrates. The pregame meal should also consist of foods that the athlete enjoys. Mental preparation for competition is equally important and therefore should not be affected by foods that are undesirable to the athlete. The pregame meal should be eaten about three to four hours prior to competition and should not be a large meal. The size of the meal will depend on the athlete's normal eating habits. The pregame meal may be the catalyst for a good performance or a poor performance, but it cannot replace good overall nutrition. Proper training and providing the body with all the nutrients it needs can lead to optimal competition. But the saying "you are what you eat" holds true in that if you deprive you body of any of its requirements, it cannot function at a high level. The pregame meal provides those nutrients which the body will depend upon for competition. 1 Hatfield, Frederick C., Ph.D; Ultimate Sports Nutrition; 1987 Contemporary Books Inc.; p. 158 �Page 8 Sports Wrestlers miss upset bid, stomp Scrant Senior Chris Shannon, 197 pounds, was handed his first loss of the year, being defeated in overtime, 3-1, by Lycoming's Andy Lausier. The loss drops Shannon, who hadn't wrestled since his senior year in high school, to 91. . By COREY YANOSHAK Beacon Sports Editor The Colonel wrestling team took to the mats at Lycoming College, with the University of Scranton, this past weekend and came away with a split, beating Scranton (5-9) 39-6, but falling to Lycoming (16-3) 24-11. Coach Al 2.ellner's squad ·g oes to 15-4. "It was a great match, but we lost some tough ones. But we had a legitimate shot at the upset," said Zellner of his team's meeting with Lycoming, ranked third in the country. Corey Luce, at 133, was perfect at the trimeet., beating Scranton's John Cavey 6-3, while major decisioning Lycoming's Chris Tingley 20- 10. Luce, a junior, improves to 22-9 on the season. At 141, John Conte was also perfect with a technicalfallandamajordecision.Contescored a 23-8 win over Lycoming' s Dom Nicolicchia, before beating Scranton's Matt Borella 18-8. Conte, also a junior, sees his record jump to 214. Freshman149-pounderScottHenshawwas the third and final perect wrestler for coacJ} Al "Chris is a pleasure to coach and instead of forfeiting 197, we're getting four to six points a match," complimented 2.ellner. Wilkes' Duane Beacon file photo Corey Luce is all smiles while enjoying a stellar season on the mat. 2.ellner, decisioning Lycoming• s Mike Sommer 9-5, while winning by injury default over Scranton· s Pat Owen. Henshaw stands at 20-1 O in his first year at Wilkes. 'Toe freshmen are probably our biggest surprise," noted 2.ellner. "They have made the transitionfromhighschoolandnotm~ypeople realize how difficult that is." Ritter also dropped a heart-breaker in overtime to Lycoming's Royce Eyer, 3-1. The 165pounder's record dropped to 21-6. At 125, Elijah Shutt scored a 9-0 major decision over Scranton's Mike Dantuano. Steve Tomambe at 157, Chad Rovner at 174, and Shannon all received forfeits against Scranton. 184-pounder Kevin Baker decision to Joe Marro of Scrantoo, ping a tough 3-2 loss at 174 IO L Cogan. After losing to Lyco's Rob heavyweight Heath Fleishertookag; from Scranton's Bill Hanni. Fie· leader in pins with 11, stands• season. Freshman Joe Smith,second11 pins with ten at 184 pounds, against Lycoming, but was dis · dropping his record to 15-13. Ritter's second match at I Scranton's Mike Grandchamp, may lighted the afternoon. Grandcbamp, best wrestler, and Ritter, the caprail 6 record, along with eight pins, tance, but Grandchamp came away decision over Ritter. "It's tough to overcome afour said Zellner of Ritter's match.' a force and he's for real. He wanlS Wilkes heads to EastStrou ruary 18 after a 12-day break, tbell Dominion with Howard and N February 20. Volleyball Club set to open seas By COREY YANOSHAK Beacon Sports Editor You probably don't see them. You may not even know they're aroun~. )3ut they are. They practice and have games, just like any other varsity sport. But they are not technically a varsity sport, so they are not officially recognized by the school. These men are the members of the men's volleyball team at Wilkes University. The volleyball team is self-funded and any money they are lucky enough to get goes directly to league- costs and referees' pay. Headed by John Uscilowicz, the team has a22-gameseason that began last weekatLehigh, who is ranked 12th in the nation. Wilkes suffered a loss to Lehigh, falling by scores of 15-9, 15-8, 15-10. The Wilkes' men's volleyball club participates in the Middle Atlantic Conference League and is a part of the National Intramural Recreational Sports Associat on, of Division II. NIRSA is composed ofjust two divisions, I and 11. The team consists ofnine players and prac- tices any time they get the chance. Between basketball, wrestling and now baseball and softball, the volleyball club is not given first priority, but is greatly appreciative of any gym time they are alotted. Most of their games are at opposing team's gymnasiums, but they have -scheduled a few home games here at the Marts Center. "We practice 3 to 5 times a week," said Uscilowicz. "We do as much as we can and we take whatever we can get. Phil Wingert and Addy Malatesta have been very helpful and cooperative with us in finding gym time.We' re very appreciative." The team consists of Matthias Sidney, Phil Tochelli, Brian Humps, Peter Redman, Adam Aravjo, Richard Penscek , Scott VanVulkenburg, and Jim Casciano. All of the members have been playing for the past twv years, except for Redman, who is a freshman. Women's volleyball players Melissa Pammer, Mandy Kehler and Courtney Tindal help out . the team with practice and skills, to which Uscilowicz and the rest of the team is thankful. The team plays Division I teams such as Seton Hall, Penn State, Navy, and Villanova, along with fellow MAC teams. Wilkes has just league fees, and referee fees two games on slate for the Henry Gymnasium: shell out the $500 nationals Lock Haven and Drew on March 20th and Seton "We do what we have to, but Hall on March 27th. Though they are looking for ful," said Uscilowicz. "We do a few more matches at home, the Colonels are place flyers in freshman mail bo content with travelling to play. teams recruit. We would probably "We do a lot of travelling, but we play for with a coach, but we would have the love of the sport," noted Uscilowicz. salary and we can't afford it, so we The team will look to play on Tuesdays and with what we've got." every weekend. When the volleyball team f1fSI At a league meeting in December; teams ing a few years past, Wilkes was gather to finalize their schedules. To add a team weaker team, but has since broken to your schedule, teamrepresentativescan talk to top-10 out of nearly 40 MAC each other and ask other teams to play. If ooth acquired a favorable reputation. teams agree, they set a date and will meet on that • Even without the national pla day. will have the opportunity of a c Wilkes plays in the North Division of the the MAC Playoffs, held at the end MAC and hopes to see the league go to National when all four divisions meet and Division 11 Volleyball League, which it has been title. moving towards for thepastfew years. At present., "We hope to be in the top-JO the team is part of a national club, rather than a have a good showing at the MAC national league. ships," said Uscilowicz. "There's The team would also like to go to the na- tion outside of it, but the fun is w tional playoffs, but will not be able to afford it. love to play." The team must throw in most of the money, but The volleyball club gets bact needs to pay for new uniforms, travel costs, on February 14, at King's College. February 13 February 14 February 15 February *Men' s Basketball@ Drew, 3:30 pm *Men's Volleyball@ King's, 3 pm *Men's Basketball vs Lycoming, 8:00 pm *Men' s Basketball vs Dela 8:00pm *Women's Basketball VS Baptist Bible, 7:00pm *Women's Basketball vs De Valley, 6:00 pm *Women's Basketball @ Drew, 1:30 pm � 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 1999 February 11th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1999 February 11 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University